Beauty

July 11, 2014

Beauty, Beauty News, Products, Skincare and Haircare

Shu Uemura Art of Hair adds to its hair range Shu Uemura Art of Hair has released two new products to its hair range - Texture Wave and Detail Master. At an exclusive event at Oscar Oscar Salon, Shu...

BEHIND THE BRAND: BOBBI BROWN, ENHANCING UNIQUE BEAUTY

July 9, 2014

Marking its twenty-third year in the world of cosmetic beauty, Bobbi Brown has paved the way in the industry as a leading makeup brand. Read on to find out more behind the success of the brand we love and...

WEAR YOUR COLOUR OF HOPE AND JOIN THE FIGHT AGAINST OVARIAN CANCER

July 8, 2014

In the spirit of its signature phrase – “Because You’re Worth It” – L’Oréal Paris is passionate about supporting and empowering women all over the globe. Putting these words into actions,...

BEAUTY LOVERS REJOICE. DIPTYQUE’S NEW NEW SKINCARE LINE IS COMING

July 7, 2014

Beauty, Beauty News, Products, Skincare and Haircare, Tried and Tested

Famous for its luxe candles, Diptyque has taken its trademark, luxurious approach to scents and applied it to its new skincare line L'Art du Soin. After the success of its bodycare, home and personal fragrance...

BEAUTY NEWS: THIERRY MUGLER’S NEWEST ANGEL, CREME EYE FRESH BY GUINOT, PEOPLE FOR PLANTS BODY SCRUB, AND DEFEAT SURPRISE PIMPLES WITH ELLA BACHE

July 4, 2014

Beauty, Beauty News

Thierry Mugler announces Georgia May Jagger as the new face of ANGEL Thierry Mugler's ANGEL has been given a makeover with the choice of Georgia May Jagger and its new graphic design, departing from its...

LORDE X M.A.C.

July 3, 2014

Beauty, Beauty Campaigns, Products

The pouty Queen Bee carries a dark purple lip as her signature makeup look, so it was only a matter of time until Lorde collaborated with makeup masters M.A.C. to create a limited-edition line. The M.A.C....

WHAT’S HOT IN HAIR THIS WINTER?

July 2, 2014

Beauty, Interviews and What's In My Makeup Bag, Skincare and Haircare

Hair trends fade in and out like the seasons, and now Winter is here, we wonder what to do with our locks? Well who better to ask than renown hair stylist Greg Conrad from Conrad Mace Salon. When I...

STYLE FOR LIFE AND HAVE A GOOD HAIR DAY FOR A GOOD CAUSE

July 2, 2014

Beauty, Beauty Event

The annual Style for Life day is on again this month on Sunday 27 July, 2014. The day is a joint effort between ELEVEN Australia and not-for-profit organisation, Hagar, to help create awareness and raise...

THE W RETREAT AND SPA BALI HOSTS CELEBRITY FACIALIST SU MAN HSU WHO SHARES HER SKIN TIPS WITH COUTURING

June 30, 2014

Beauty, Interviews and What's In My Makeup Bag, Skincare and Haircare

W Retreat and Spa Bali Seminyak has hosted celebrity facialist Su Man Hsu at its award winning AWAY Spa this month. As the facialist for celebrities such as Anne Hathaway, Frieda Pinto and Sienna Miller,...

BEHIND THE BRAND: VILLA LODOLA, A NEW NAME IN ORGANIC FOR EVERYDAY HAIR AND BODY

June 30, 2014

Beauty, Brand Profiles, Products, Skincare and Haircare

For lovers of Organic products, look not further than the new brand, Villa Lodola, that has recently landed on our shores. Villa Lodola originates from an official plantation located in the hills of...

KMS CALIFORNIA LAUNCHES FREESHAPE 2-IN-1 STYLING + FINISHING

June 27, 2014

KMS California introduces new FREESHAPE 2-IN1-styling + finishing for unlimited, long lasting transformation with hot tools. NEW 2-in-1 styler transforms hair and gives styles hold up until the next...

ELEVEN AUSTRALIA REACHES NEW HEIGHTS WITH THE NEW WASH ME ALL OVER HAND AND BODY WASH

June 27, 2014

Beauty, Products, Skincare and Haircare, Uncategorized

One of our favourite hair care brand ELEVEN Australia is reaching new heights with the launch of their first body care product, aptly named Wash Me All Over Hand and Body Wash. Expanding from its 16 strong...

THE NET-A-BEAUTY-BOX IS BACK

June 23, 2014

As if there wasn't enough already to tempt you on Net-A-Porter, but now one of the world's biggest e-tailers is offering a limited-edition package of luxury make-up and skincare products. The Beauty Box...

BOBBI BROWN LAUNCHES RAW SUGAR COLLECTION THIS WINTER

June 20, 2014

Beauty, Beauty Campaigns, Products

Bobbi Brown has launched its new Raw Sugar collection that features shimmering textures of sugary nudes and bronze in a variety of products sure to give your look a nice warm bronze shimmer this winter....

KEVIN MURPHY CELEBRATES 10 YEARS WITH LAUNCH OF ‘HAIR BY KEVIN MURPHY’ LIMITED EDITION BOOK

June 18, 2014

Hair genius Kevin Murphy is celebrating 10 years since launching his line of eponymous hair products with a limited edition book Hair, By Kevin Murphy. The book is a collection of memories and...

SAVE YOUR WINTER SKIN

June 16, 2014

Quick! It's time to get your Winter skin care in order. I don't know about you, but I'm feeling the weather change already. My lips are dry, my skin looks dull, meanwhile I have a breakout in my chin area...

KICK MORE THAN JUST GOALS IN BRAZIL WITH OPI

June 12, 2014

Brazil may mean World Cup soccer for many people at the moment, but for beauty aficionados, Brazil is the name of the nail lacquer collection by OPI. Brazil by OPI brings the colours of tropical...

MECCA MAXIMA OPENS AT DONCASTER WESTFIELD: THE ULTIMATE DESTINATION FOR BEAUTY

June 11, 2014

Beauty, Beauty News, Products, Skincare and Haircare

Mecca Maxima has opened its doors at Westfield Doncaster, and it is absolutely every beauty addict’s dream come true. Whether you are a makeup junkie who loves to play with lots of products before finding...

BEAUTY NEWS: KERASTASE NEW DENSIFIQUE ABSOLU, ELLA BACHE BODY OIL AND RIMMEL LONDON’S MOISTURE RENEW LIPSTICK

June 10, 2014

Beauty, Beauty News, Products, Skincare and Haircare

Kérastase Paris launches NEW DENSIFIQUE Absolu Earlier this year, Kérastase Paris announced its most scientific advancement in hair care to date with DENSIFIQUE Density Activator, the first...

WHAT’S IN MY MAKEUP BAG? INTERVIEW WITH A NOURISHED LIFE FOUNDER IRENE FALCONE

June 7, 2014

Beauty, Interviews and What's In My Makeup Bag

If you haven't heard about Nourished Life then you won't know about the amazing site that is the go-to for organic skincare, natural makeup and information on healthy living. The site was founded by mum...

NEW BEAUTY: DERMALOGICA DYNAMIC SKIN RECOVERY SPF50, CANCER COUNCIL’S MAKE UP RANGE, FUDGE CARE RANGE, ESSENZZA FACIAL WIPES

June 5, 2014

Check out what's new in the world of Beauty. Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF50 Dermalogica has introduced new ingredients and innovations, including Oleosome technology, to optimise multiple...

REDKEN UNVEILS NEW STYLING RANGE AND ANNOUNCES SKY FERREIRA AS NEW REDKEN MUSE

June 4, 2014

Beauty, Beauty News, Products, Skincare and Haircare, Uncategorized

Redken has unveiled its new-look Styling range, and has announced Sky Ferreira as the face of Redken Styling, and blogger Chiara Ferragni as the brand’s Global Fashion Ambassador It is now easier...

KARL KONES – WHEN FASHION MEETS ICE-CREAM

June 2, 2014

Enough 'K's' to make even the Kardashian's jealous, the launch of Karl Lagerfeld's new fragrance #KarlParfums has seen the brand kollaborate with the ultimate ice-cream connoisseurs Gelato Messina, to create...

COLORESCIENCE: NOT ALL MINERALS ARE CREATED EQUAL

June 2, 2014

I really love being surprised, and the best kind of surprises come in the form of a makeup or beauty product that is really, really good. This week was one of those occasions. I tried Colorescience Mineral...

REDKEN LAUNCHES BLONDE IDOL – THE LATEST INNOVATION FOR BLONDE HAIR CARE

May 30, 2014

Beauty, Beauty News, Products, Skincare and Haircare

Every blonde colour is unique, so it only stands to reason when it comes to hair care, the solution needs to be just as individual. Introducing Redken’s latest innovation and the next...

YSL LAUNCHES ITS NEW LOOK BLEUS LUMIERE

May 28, 2014

YSL launches its new look, Bleus Lumiere. Inspired by the blues that were dear to Monsieur Saint Laurent himself, the look is a burst of aquatic tones from a fountain in Paris, the endless azure of sky and...

SAY GOODBYE TO LIFELESS HAIR WITH HELLO HAIR

May 25, 2014

As someone with dyed hair, it's hard to find a product which will re-hydrate it and rejuvenate lifeless locks. Enter Hello Hair Hydrating Mask. One of the only 100% natural products on the market, Hello...

BEAUTY NEWS: RIMMEL LONDON BB CREAM MATTE, KÉRASTASE EXPANDS CRISTALLISTE RANGE & ETERNITY CALVIN KLEIN ANNOUNCES NEW PROJECTS WITH CHRISTY TURLINGTON BURNS

May 23, 2014

RIMMEL LONDON BB CREAM MATTE Say “bye bye to shine” with BB Cream Matte, Rimmel London’s latest offering from their popular Stay Matte range. With an incredible 9-in-1 formula, the oil-free BB cream...

GET GUINOT CLEAN WITH HYDRACLEAN

May 22, 2014

Beauty, Products, Skincare and Haircare, Tried and Tested

If you are anything like me right now, you may be feeling like your skin needs a little bit of tending to, but you just never seem to have any time outside your morning/night cleansing routine to get a good...

BEAUTY NEWS – BOBBI BROWN’S FIRST AUSTRALIAN STORE, SHU UEMURA ART OF HAIR ULTIMATE REMEDY, OPI THE MUPPETS BY OPI

May 20, 2014

Beauty, Beauty News, Products, Skincare and Haircare

What's new in the world of Beauty? Couturing brings you the new you need to know in Beauty! Bobbi Brown's First Free standing store in Mosman, NSW Bobbi Brown Cosmetics brings the brand experience to...

BEHIND THE BRAND: REDKEN – A SCIENTIFIC APPROACH TO BEAUTY

May 16, 2014

HISTORY OF REDKEN When American actress and model Paula Kent suffered irritation to her skin from the products her hairdresser was using, she knew there was a gap in the market. This gap carved the way...

NEW IN FROM NARS

May 15, 2014

Beauty lovers rejoice, NARS Cosmetics have introduced some new products to their must-have makeup range and we give you the low-down on the essentials you need for your makeup bag. Artistry...

OPI – BRAZIL RANGE FOR THE WORLD CUP AND GWEN STEFANI FOR OPI RANGE

May 12, 2014

Beauty, Brand Profiles, Products

OPI has introduced two new ranges, producing 19 new lacquers between the two. With Brazil hosting the 2014 World Cup, OPI has introduced a bright and vibrant range Brazilian style. Brazil by OPI brings out...

HOW TO GET A NEW WINTER MAKEUP LOOK

May 12, 2014

Beauty, Get The Look

Despite the fact that it's not technically winter yet, I feel this article is warranted because it's already so ridiculously cold! As the cooler weather comes along, it is essential that you change up your...

AMERICAN CREW LAUNCHES ITS LATEST COLLECTION ‘INDEPENDENT’

May 9, 2014

Beauty, Beauty Campaigns, Skincare and Haircare

The world’s leading men’s grooming brand, American Crew, is excited to launch its latest collection, ‘Independent’, showcasing classic, vintage looks. The collection comprises of three haircuts...

GET THE LOOK: MAYBELLINE NEW YORK FOR MATICEVSKI AT MBFWA14

May 8, 2014

Beauty, Get The Look

Maybelline New York created a gorgeous, on trend makeup look for the Toni Maticevski runway on Day 3 of Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Australia in Sydney last month. The models' natural skin was kept clean and...

LAST MINUTE BEAUTY GIFTS FOR MUM THIS MOTHER’S DAY

May 7, 2014

With only a few shopping days left before Mother's Day we've picked out some easy Beauty gifts for you to pick up before the special day. Pick up a Guinot Mother's Day gift pack Guinot Mother's Day...

TAKE A #SELFIE FOR A CHANCE AT STARDOM WITH RIMMEL LONDON

May 7, 2014

Ever dreamt of becoming a star beauty blogger? Entries are now open for the 2014 Rimmel London Beauty Insider competition. Simply post a selfie and you could launch your beauty blogging career! The Rimmel...

ENDOTA LOVES MUMS WITH A VERY SPECIAL EXPERIMENT

May 5, 2014

We’re approaching one of the most special days in the year where we take the time to reflect on and celebrate the most important women in our lives, our mothers, grandmothers and those irreplaceable...

TRIED & TESTED: CLARISONIC SONIC CLEANSING BRUSH – THE BRUSH EVERY GIRL NEEDS IN THEIR KIT

May 5, 2014

Beauty, Tried and Tested

Over the past few months I have been testing out the Clarisonic MIA2, the revolutionary sonic cleanser brush that cleanses your face as it spins at sonic frequency of 300 micro-movements per second. I wanted...

MAKE YOUR MOTHER’S DAY GIFT A BEAUTIFUL ONE

May 1, 2014

Need some inspiration for your Mother's day gift? Make your Mother feel special with these Beauty gifts. Little Chloé - limited edition collection of mini fragrances Chloé introduces Roses de...

BEHIND THE BRAND: KIEHL’S

April 30, 2014

Creme de corps. Lip balm #1. Ultra Facial Cream. Kiehl's is a brand we all know and love. They are behind cult products such as Creme de Corps, Lip balm #1 and Ultra Facial Cream, products we all know and...

NEW BEAUTY – GUINOT HYDRACLEAN FACIAL, ELEVEN AUSTRALIA’S GIVE ME HOLD HAIRSPRAY, L’ABREA COSMETIC’S SALON HAIR TREATMENT

April 29, 2014

Guinot Hydraclean Facial Treatment Guinot introduces the Hydraclean Facial Treatment, a deep cleansing for all skin types in just 30 minutes. Research shows that this facial treatment can be as...

MAYBE SHE’S BORN WITH IT – JOURDAN DUNN THE NEW FACE OF MAYBELLINE NEW YORK

April 28, 2014

Maybelline New York has announced "It" girl Jourdan Dunn as their newest spokesmodel. The London bred beauty joins an elite group of Maybelline models that include Christy Turlington, Emily DiDonato and a...

BYREDO’S FLOWERHEAD – A SCENT TO HYPNOTISE YOUR SENSES

April 23, 2014

Beauty, Tried and Tested

Byredo has become known for pushing the envelope when it comes to tantalising your senses. Cult favourites Gypsy Water and Bal D'Afrique are regulars on the Instagram feeds of fashion and beauty lovers around...

SKIN PIGMENTATION SAVIOUR

April 22, 2014

Beauty, Interviews and What's In My Makeup Bag, Skincare and Haircare

Looking after your best asset, your skin, is a lifelong pursuit for some. Skincare is something that should be introduced during your teenage years and carried throughout the rest of your life. Education...

TALKING ALL THINGS HAIR WITH SIMONE VAN HALTREN FROM THE BLOWOUTBAR

April 21, 2014

Beauty, Interviews and What's In My Makeup Bag, Products, Skincare and Haircare

Made popular in the stylish city of LA, blow dry bars have become all the rage for the women of Los Angeles. The Blowout Bar in Toorak have now brought the exciting concept to the streets of Melbourne,...

TIME IN A BOTTLE – THE CREAM YOU NEED TO STOP THE SIGNS OF AGEING

April 16, 2014

The holy grail of skincare products is one that will not only stop the signs of ageing, but reverse the damage already done. Philosophy have developed a reputation for creating medical grade products,...

GET EXCITED WITH GO-TO SKINCARE FOUNDER, ZOE FOSTER BLAKE

April 13, 2014

Beauty, Interviews and What's In My Makeup Bag, Products, Skincare and Haircare

Couturing sat down with Go-To Skincare founder Zoe Foster Blake to discuss the inspiration behind the Go-To range and how it developed from idea to reality. CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT GO-TO...

BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: MBFWA 2014 DAY 5 HIGHLIGHTS

April 13, 2014

Beauty, Beauty Event, Behind The Scenes, Fashion Week, MBFWA

The last day of MBFWA 2014, saw some beautiful and fun looks hit the runways. Couturing brings you the looks behind the models at Alice McCall, Zhivago and Ixiah. Alice McCall - Makeup by M.A.C. Cosmetics,...

BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: MBFWA 2014 DAY 4 HIGHLIGHTS

April 13, 2014

Beauty, Beauty Event, Behind The Scenes, Fashion Week, MBFWA

Couturing brings you the Day 4 Beauty highlights from MBFWA 2014 including Jayson Brunsdon, Betty Tran, Suboo, Swarovski and Emma Mulholland. Jayson Brundson - Makeup by M.A.C. Cosmetics and Hair by Redken...

RELIVE YOUR CHILDHOOD WITH CIATE’S NEW DOLLHOUSE COLLECTION

April 13, 2014

Ciaté's has developed a name for itself as a dynamic, fashion forward beauty company which continues to push the boundaries with it's wild and playful nail polish concepts. From hundred's and thousand's...

BE VERY IRRESISTABLE WITH GIVENCHY’S LATEST FRAGRANCE L’EAU EN ROSE

April 12, 2014

Givenchy muse Amanda Seyfried fronts the campaign for the fashion house's new perfume, Very Irresistible, L'eau en rose. Ten years after the launch of the Very Irresistible fragrance, Givenchy has re-invented...

BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: HIGHLIGHTS FROM DAY 3 AT MBFWA

April 10, 2014

Beauty, Beauty Event, Fashion Week, MBFWA

Ginger and Smart - Makeup by MAC, Hair by Redken Australia and Nails by essie Inspired by the beautiful, long, slightly gothic feel of the collection, MAC Cosmetics prepared a look that was beautiful and...

BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: HAIR BY REDKEN FOR DION LEE AT MBFWA

Gemma Watts

April 9, 2014

Beauty, Beauty Event, Events and Runways, Fashion, Fashion Week, MBFWA, Uncategorized

For a collection combining structure and slight androgyny, Head Case Hair's Jon Pulitano created an organic-looking hair style for Dion Lee's Line II runway at MBFWA for Redken. For a style that appears...

BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: HIGHLIGHTS FROM MBFWA DAY 2

April 8, 2014

Beauty, Beauty Event, Fashion Week, MBFWA

Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Day 2 was full of innovative hair and beauty looks, with some amazing styles heading down the runway. Across the shows we saw a minimalistic theme develop with natural and subtle...

BEAUTY NEWS: ELLA BACHÉ RELEASES DETOX AROMATIQUE SKINCARE RANGE

April 7, 2014

Detox Aromatique by Ella Baché Ella Baché releases its Detox Aromatique range of skincare, a powerful detoxifying and purifying skin care range, that combats the harmful toxins of everyday life by...

BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: CARLA ZAMPATTI AT MERCEDES BENZ FASHION WEEK AUSTRALIA

April 7, 2014

Beauty, Behind The Scenes, Fashion Week, MBFWA, Products

Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Australia kicked off in spectacular style with one of Australia's iconic designers, Carla Zampatti showcasing a beautiful range of stunning pieces on the runway. Image by Matthew...

SHAY & BLUE – A NEW NAME IN FRAGRANCES

Melody Ho

April 5, 2014

Unique and modern. These were the words that rang true at the launch of Shay & Blue, the new fragrance range from London. The launch, held at ECQ Bar, overlooking the Harbour Bridge, featured the...

INSIDE BEAUTY: INSIGHTS AND TRENDS WITH SUE REMES

April 4, 2014

Beauty, Interviews and What's In My Makeup Bag

One of the most interesting things I have observed in my role at Couturing, is the way that the Beauty industry keeps evolving and is one that sustains a level of continuing growth through tough and good...

DESTINATION BEAUTY – ALL YOUR ONLINE SITES FOR ALL YOUR BEAUTY NEEDS

April 4, 2014

I have to say that online shopping has been a blessing in my life. Being often time poor (and my office is really far from the shops) I love the accessibility of being able to browse beautiful things online...

DESTINATION BEAUTY: GAIA RETREAT AND SPA, BYRON BAY

April 2, 2014

Beauty, Health and Wellness, Men, Skincare and Haircare, Travel, Tried and Tested, Where To Stay

You know that scene in the movie Grease (of course you do) where Frankie Valli serenades Frenchy in the "beauty school dropout" dream sequence? He sings about the magical and grand "malt shop in the sky"?...

BALMAIN HARNESSES THEIR ROCKER SPIRIT IN THEIR LATEST FRAGRANCE EXTATIC

April 1, 2014

“Extatic is the perfect reflection of Balmain fashion: sexy, glamorous, daring… It’s like one of our gowns: able to reveal the sensuality of the woman who wears it.” - Olivier Rousteing Bold....

BEAUTY LOVERS REJOICE. MECCA COSMETICA LAUNCHES THEIR SIGNATURE LINE

April 1, 2014

Direct from the Living Lab of Beauty comes Mecca Cosmetica's new signature line collection. Cult makeup store Mecca Cosmetica has taken their 16 years of experience in the beauty and skincare industry, and...

GO-TO SKINCARE BY ZOË FOSTER BLAKE- YOUR NEW DESTINATION FOR SKINCARE

April 1, 2014

One of the most anticipated skincare ranges launches today and here at Couturing we're excited to share with you all the details of Go-To Skincare, the new range by Zoë Foster Blake. As the former Beauty...

GET THE LOOK: CK ONE COLOR COSMETICS FOR CALVIN KLEIN WHITE LABEL FALL’14 PRESENTATION IN NYC

March 31, 2014

Beauty, Beauty Event, Get The Look

ck one colour cosmetics created a simple and fresh makeup look for the Calvin Klein White Label Fall 2014 Men's and Women's Presentation in New York City yesterday. The presentation showcased sportswear,...

GAMES OF THRONES ACTOR KIT HARINGTON HAS BEEN ANNOUNCED AS THE NEW FACE OF JIMMY CHOO

March 30, 2014

Beauty, Beauty Campaigns, Men

Fans will know him better as the brooding Jon Snow from TV mega-hit Game of Thrones, but now British actor Kit Harington can add another title to CV as he was announced as the face of Jimmy Choo's...

WAKE UP WITH A BIG ONE AT THE BODY SHOP

March 28, 2014

Beauty, Beauty Campaigns, Products, Skincare and Haircare

Yep, The Body Shop's latest campaign is titled 'Wake up with a big one' and it's not what you're thinking! The Body Shop has launched a jumbo range of some of its perennial favourite products, including body...

BEHIND THE BRAND: ELLA BACHÉ – A UNIQUELY AUSTRALIAN STORY

March 28, 2014

When I think of Ella Baché, I think of skincare, suncare and beauty therapists. But what I didn’t know about the brand is the exceptional history it has both here in Australia and France. Whilst Ella...

ILLAMASQUA ANNOUNCES FRANCES CUTRI AS NEW AUSTRALIAN BRAND AMBASSADOR

March 27, 2014

Couturing Beauty favourite, Illamasqua, has announced Frances Cutri as the British company's latest Australian brand ambassador. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT ILLAMASQUA Frances joined Illamasqua in...

BEAUTY NEWS: SHU UEMURA ‘ART OF HAIR’ ANNOUNCED AS OFFICIAL HAIR PARTNER TO AKIRA FOR 2014

March 26, 2014

Beauty, Beauty News, Products, Skincare and Haircare

Having launched in March of last year, Shu Uemura Art of Hair is celebrating its first anniversary in Australia by teaming up with Akira. As the Official Hair Partner to the fashion label, Shu Uemura Art of...

VAMFF BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: RUNWAY 6 PRESENTED BY HARPER’S BAZAAR

March 25, 2014

Beauty, Beauty Event, Behind The Scenes, VAMFF

VAMFF Runway 6 presented by Harper's Bazaar showcased luxury in all forms. The high-end runway showcased luxurious and intricate designs by Ellery, Alex Perry, Arthur Galan, Yeojin Bae, Lui Hon and Carla...

VAMFF BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: RUNWAY 5 PRESENTED BY COSMOPOLITAN

March 25, 2014

Beauty, Beauty Event, Behind The Scenes, Fashion Week, VAMFF

Runway 5 presented by Cosmopolitan at VAMFF showcased some of Australia’s favourite labels including FINDERS KEEPERS, Cameo, Jaggar, Talulah, Rodeo Show, and Wild Horses, in a runway showcasing digital...

VAMFF BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: RUNWAY 4 PRESENTED BY ELLE

March 25, 2014

Beauty, Beauty Event, Behind The Scenes, Fashion Week, VAMFF

Beauty continued to shine on the runway when Elle presented Runway 4 featuring YB J’aime by Yeojin Bae, LIFEwithBIRD, Ginger & Smart, Michael Lo Sordo, Kahlo and Bianca Spender. Hair by L'Oreal...

VAMFF BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: RUNWAY 7 PRESENTED BY SHOP ‘TIL YOU DROP

March 24, 2014

Beauty, Beauty Event, Fashion Week, VAMFF

The beauty look at Runway 07 at VAMFF could be summed up in one word: cool. The look went perfectly with the edgy and contemporary clothes, as models stomped down the runway to a Kanye West soundtrack. Hair...

KATE UPTON – THE NEW FACE OF BOBBI BROWN

March 24, 2014

American model and actress, Kate Upton, has been announced as the new face of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, taking over as the brand's second celebrity face following their first-ever celebrity spokesperson,...

HAPPY FIRST BIRTHDAY ELEVEN AUSTRALIA!

March 24, 2014

Beauty, Brand Profiles, Interviews and What's In My Makeup Bag, Skincare and Haircare

It's been a year since the brand ELEVEN Australia launched its complete range of 16 haircare products, and what a year it's been for the brand. ELEVEN's growing popularity over the last year has been...

VAMFF BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: CAMILLA GRAND SHOWCASE

March 20, 2014

Beauty, Beauty Event, Fashion Week, Get The Look, Interviews and What's In My Makeup Bag, Trends, VAMFF

Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival’s Grand Showcase featuring Camilla was brought to life with L’Oreal Paris and L’Oreal Professionnel on scene to deliver the eclectic combination of glamorous...

VAMFF BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: RUNWAY 3 PRESENTED BY FRANKIE

March 20, 2014

Beauty, Beauty Campaigns, Beauty Event, Get The Look, Interviews and What's In My Makeup Bag, VAMFF

We headed backstage to catch a glimpse at the creative L’Oréal team behind VAMFF Runway 3 Presented by Frankie. CLICK HERE TO SEE COUTURING'S COVERAGE OF THE RUNWAY HAIR BY L'OREAL...

VAMFF BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: DAVID JONES OPENING RUNWAY

March 20, 2014

Beauty, Beauty Event, Get The Look, Trends, VAMFF

The Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival, is the time of year that fashion people anticipate. It's our version of grand final week if you are that way inclined, except not only do we wait (with bated...

VAMFF BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: RUNWAY 2 PRESENTED BY INSTYLE

March 20, 2014

Beauty, Beauty Event, Get The Look, Interviews and What's In My Makeup Bag, VAMFF

Couturing heads backstage at Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival 2014’s Runway 2 presented by InStyle to check out all the beauty looks behind the show. HAIR BY L'OREAL...

VAMFF BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: RUNWAY 1 PRESENTED BY MISS VOGUE

March 20, 2014

Beauty, Beauty Event, Get The Look, Interviews and What's In My Makeup Bag, Trends, VAMFF

VAMFF has kicked off and we headed backstage to catch all the action with L'Oreal Paris Make-up Director, Elsa Morgan, and L'Oreal Professionnel Hair Directors, Catarina Di Biase and Brad Ngata, for Runway...

BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: KOOKAI’S AW14 RUNWAY LAUNCH

March 19, 2014

Beauty, Beauty Event, Trends

Kookai launched its New York themed Autumn Winter 14 collection last Thursday at Melbourne's Exhibition Buildings featuring the face of the brand, International supermodel, Nicole Trunfio. Behind the...

TRIED & TESTED: HAIR OILS TREATMENTS

March 19, 2014

Beauty, Products, Skincare and Haircare, Tried and Tested

Admittedly I've been slow on the uptake on hair oils. As a person with an oily scalp, the thought of adding more oil to my hair made me a tad uncomfortable. I let the morroccan and argan hair oil craze pass me...

NEW PRODUCTS: KEVIN.MURPHY’S ROUGH.RIDER, ILLAMASQUA’S GLAMORE COLLECTION, GUINOT’S LONGUE VIE MAINS HAND CREME

March 18, 2014

Beauty, Beauty News, Products, Skincare and Haircare

KEVIN.MURPHY: ROUGH.RIDER Create sculpted looks with KEVIN.MUPRHY’s new strong hold matte clay, ROUGH.RIDER. By combining a mixture of wax with Diatomaceous Earth, made of 89% Silica which stimulates...

PARIS FASHION WEEK AW14: THE RUNWAYS BEST BEAUTY LOOKS

March 17, 2014

Beauty, Beauty Event, Get The Look, Trends

Paris Fashion Week has wrapped up and Couturing has the best beauty looks from the AW14 shows. From the makeup and hair to the finely detailed nails, we have you covered. LANVIN A/W14 Wet hair...

BEAUTY AND BRAINS, THE SECRET TO THE SUCCESS OF MODEL CO

March 14, 2014

TAN Airbrush in a Can. Turbo Lash Wand. These two products are some of the hugely successful and iconic products from Australian brand Model Co. founded by CEO, Shelley Barrett, in 2002. The story...

L’OREAL PROFESSIONEL HAIRCHALK COLOUR POLISH

March 13, 2014

Beauty, Products, Trends, Tried and Tested

To celebrate the launch of L’Oreal Professionnel Hairchalk Colour Polish, leading Melbourne hair salon Xiang was the perfect place to hold the launch for this new and innovative product. L’Oreal...

GET YOURSELF ‘HOT LIPS’ WITH ELLIS FAAS

March 12, 2014

Unfortunately not all of us are blessed with plump lips like Angelina Jolie, but now, thanks to Ellis Faas, you can now emphasis your pout with their new collection Hot Lips. Founded by Ellis Faas who...

TRIED & TESTED: BROWN SKIN SECRETS HYDRATING SYSTEM

Thara Vidyaratne

March 11, 2014

Beauty, Tried and Tested

Being a brown gal in a white-dominated culture such as Australia has its cons when it comes to beauty products. Shopping for make-up leaves me frustrated as most shades don't go any darker than 'Beige' or...

ACAI, NOT JUST FOR YOUR SMOOTHIES!

March 10, 2014

Acai will be familiar to anyone who is into healthfood, smoothies and clean eating. This berry has enjoyed a quick rise to the top of the must have superfood chain due to its powerful antioxidant...

GLAMOUR AT LONDON FASHION WEEK

Olivia Windsor

March 7, 2014

Beauty, Beauty Event, London Fashion Week

After sweeping through New York, Fashion Week arrived in London with a bang! Here’s a roundup of some of our favourite glamorous makeup and hair looks direct from the catwalk. Grace The beauty look...

CHANNEL YOUR INNER GLAMAZON WITH NARS

March 5, 2014

NARS' new Spring Collection is not for the faint-hearted. Its bold, bright colours will transport you to a tropical paradise where the seas are a crystal clear blue and the sand soft beneath your...

VERSO, THE BEST THING TO COME OUT OF SWEDEN SINCE IKEA

March 3, 2014

"This is definitely a milestone within modern skincare." - Lars Fredriksson, Creator of Verso Skincare Taking its name from the Latin word for reverse, Verso Skincare promises to literally reverse the...

MUSTELA – A BRAND WORTH KNOWING FOR YOUR BABY AND FOR YOU

February 28, 2014

Speak to many new mothers and they will have heard of the French brand, Mustela. The brand, one of the European leaders in baby skincare, has recently launched its Australian subsidiary, its eleventh in...

THE BEST OF BRITISH BEAUTY BRANDS

Olivia Windsor

February 26, 2014

Beauty, Brand Profiles, Products, Skincare and Haircare

Britain has offered the world some fantastic beauty brands, so let’s take a moment to appreciate them. Now that I’m living in England for six months, I figure it’s the perfect time for me to embrace the...

WITCHERY’S ‘MODERN MUSE’ – COMPLETING THE LOOK WITH REDKEN

February 25, 2014

Get The Look, Products, Skincare and Haircare

The Modern Muse. Witchery's A/W 14 campaign is all about the Modern Muse and the launch earlier this month showcased some of hottest trends we'll be seeing as we move into winter. To perfect the look off...

KRISTEN STEWART STRIPS DOWN FOR BALENCIAGA’S LATEST FRAGRANCE

February 24, 2014

Balenciaga has followed the release of its successful fragrance Florabotanica with its second perfume Rosabotanica. Carrying on the concept created during Florabotanica of being in Balenciaga's 'magical...

BEHIND THE RUNWAY: BACKSTAGE BEAUTY MYER’S A/W14 LAUNCH