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NEED AN INSTANT 5 MINUTE MAKEOVER? CHARLOTTE TILBURY LAUNCHES HER NEW GRAB ‘N GO KITS
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NEED AN INSTANT 5 MINUTE MAKEOVER? CHARLOTTE TILBURY LAUNCHES HER NEW GRAB ‘N GO KITS

Need instant 5-minute makeup! Makeup guru Charlotte Tilbury has you sorted. The award-winning make-up revolutionary, , has created 4 time-saving kits for…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

GET THE LOOK: SIMONE PÉRÈLE UNDER THE COVERS
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GET THE LOOK: SIMONE PÉRÈLE UNDER THE COVERS

Looking for the ultimate “I just got out of bed makeup look” think dewy skin, with…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

HOW TO SPRING CLEAN YOUR MAKEUP BAG
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HOW TO SPRING CLEAN YOUR MAKEUP BAG

Spring is finally here and that means out with the old and in with the new.When…

By Whitney Lian · 3 min read

BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: SHU UEMURA X DAVID JONES SPRING/SUMMER 16
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BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: SHU UEMURA X DAVID JONES SPRING/SUMMER 16

Last week, David Jones launched their 2016 Spring/Summer collections and gave us a glimpse of the…

By Whitney Lian · 3 min read

BEAUTY LOVERS REJOICE! SEPHORA IS LANDING IN MELBOURNE
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BEAUTY LOVERS REJOICE! SEPHORA IS LANDING IN MELBOURNE

SEPHORA today announced it will open its first Melbourne store in the heart of the CBD…

By Katherine Ng · 3 min read

BEAUTY JURY REVIEWS: BURBERRY CURVE LASH MASCARA
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BEAUTY JURY REVIEWS: BURBERRY CURVE LASH MASCARA

The Beauty Jury has voted. We sent the Burberry Curve Lash Mascara to twenty Couturing readers…

By Aleczander Gamboa · 2 min read

NEW IN FROM NARS
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NEW IN FROM NARS

Let’s face it, what beauty lover doesn’t get excited when they hear NARS have introduced some new…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

TALKING BEAUTY WITH BENEFIT COSMETICS’S ANNIE FORD
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TALKING BEAUTY WITH BENEFIT COSMETICS’S ANNIE FORD

Benefit Cosmetics’ Global Beauty Authority, Annie Ford Danielson, visited Australia recently to help launch the Bold is…

By Katherine Ng · 3 min read

VAMFF BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: PREMIUM RUNWAY 2 PRESENTED BY FRANKIE MAGAZINE
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VAMFF BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: PREMIUM RUNWAY 2 PRESENTED BY FRANKIE MAGAZINE

Frankie Magazine brought all sorts of 70s glam to the runway at last nights Premium Runway…

By Ghadeer El-Khub · 3 min read

INTERVIEW: ADORE BEAUTY FOUNDER KATE MORRIS TALKS 15 YEARS OF ADORE BEAUTY
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INTERVIEW: ADORE BEAUTY FOUNDER KATE MORRIS TALKS 15 YEARS OF ADORE BEAUTY

It’s hard to not think of Adore Beauty when we’re looking for beauty products online. The site…

By Katherine Ng · 4 min read

FOR THOSE WHO DO FEATURE: NAPOLEON PERDIS (VIDEO)
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FOR THOSE WHO DO FEATURE: NAPOLEON PERDIS (VIDEO)

Napoleon Perdis is one of the most dynamic, energetic entrepreneur in the beauty industry. His namesake…

By Lisa Teh · 4 min read

TRIED & TESTED: MAYBELLINE NEW YORK MASTER COLLECTION
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TRIED & TESTED: MAYBELLINE NEW YORK MASTER COLLECTION

We road test two of Maybelline New York’s latest products. Master Hi-Light Highlighting Blush and Bronzer…

By Ghadeer El-Khub · 3 min read

BEAUTY TUTORIAL: KIM KARDASHIAN’S GRAMMY’S MAKEUP
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BEAUTY TUTORIAL: KIM KARDASHIAN’S GRAMMY’S MAKEUP

Each month I will be providing an exclusive Beauty Tutorial for Couturing readers. I didn’t have…

By Georgia Walsh · 5 min read

BOBBI BROWN ON HOW TO CREATE A BEAUTY EMPIRE
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BOBBI BROWN ON HOW TO CREATE A BEAUTY EMPIRE

She credited with changing the landscape of the makeup industry. When everyone was doing bright blue…

By Lisa Teh · 6 min read

WANT TO BE THE FIRST TO TRY THE LATEST BEAUTY PRODUCTS? JOIN THE JURY
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WANT TO BE THE FIRST TO TRY THE LATEST BEAUTY PRODUCTS? JOIN THE JURY

o you love getting your hands on the latest lippie? Love trying the newest skincare products…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

JESS HART ON LUMA COSMETICS + GIVEAWAY
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JESS HART ON LUMA COSMETICS + GIVEAWAY

She is one of Australia’s most successful modelling exports, but Jess Hart is more than just…

By Lisa Teh · 4 min read

LARA BINGLE ON THE BASE, WORKOUT SECRETS & WHAT’S ON FOR 2015
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LARA BINGLE ON THE BASE, WORKOUT SECRETS & WHAT’S ON FOR 2015

With her bronzed limbs and her choppy blonde bob, Lara Bingle is the ultimate beach babe. After…

By Lisa Teh · 4 min read

URBAN DECAY TO LAUNCH AT MECCA MAXIMA
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URBAN DECAY TO LAUNCH AT MECCA MAXIMA

Beauty lovers get excited. Cult makeup brand Urban Decay is coming to Australia. For those who can’t…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

EXCLUSIVE BURBERRY GIVEAWAY
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EXCLUSIVE BURBERRY GIVEAWAY

o celebrate the party season, Couturing have teamed up with Burberry for a very special giveaway.…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

GET THE LOOK: GIGI HADID’S HOT MELBOURNE CUP MAKEUP
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GET THE LOOK: GIGI HADID’S HOT MELBOURNE CUP MAKEUP

s the Melbourne Cup Carnival draws to a close for another year and we look back at…

By Georgia Walsh · 4 min read

TIMELESS BEAUTY, NAOMI WATTS THE NEWEST FACE TO JOIN L’OREAL PARIS
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TIMELESS BEAUTY, NAOMI WATTS THE NEWEST FACE TO JOIN L’OREAL PARIS

conic, graceful and talented. Only some of the words to describe one of Hollywood’s leading actresses,…

By Katherine Ng · 2 min read

SUKI ONLY HAS EYES FOR BURBERRY
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SUKI ONLY HAS EYES FOR BURBERRY

ritish beauty Suki Waterhouse fronts the latest campaign for Burberry’s new Eyes collection. Developed by Burberry…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

SPRING RACING CARNIVAL MUST HAVE MAKEUP PRODUCTS
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SPRING RACING CARNIVAL MUST HAVE MAKEUP PRODUCTS

Something to take into consideration when planning your Spring Racing Carnival makeup is simplicity and ease.…

By Georgia Walsh · 4 min read

5 BEAUTY BUYS YOUR MAKEUP BAG NEEDS NOW
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5 BEAUTY BUYS YOUR MAKEUP BAG NEEDS NOW

With new beauty products coming out everyday, it can be hard to determine what you should…

By Lisa Teh · 3 min read

GET AUDACIOUS WITH NARS
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GET AUDACIOUS WITH NARS

“I have a real love affair with lipstick. It gives you more power” – François  Nars When…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH EVE LOM PRODUCT DIRECTOR AMANDINE ISNARD
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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH EVE LOM PRODUCT DIRECTOR AMANDINE ISNARD

The name Eve Lom has become synonymous with top of the range skincare. It’s the type of…

By Lisa Teh · 5 min read

BEST BEAUTY MOMENTS AT NYFW
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BEST BEAUTY MOMENTS AT NYFW

With fashion week season in full force, Couturing takes a look back at the best beauty moments from…

By Lisa Teh · 3 min read

REDEFINING BEAUTY
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REDEFINING BEAUTY

Redefining your own personal view of Beauty was the catch cry of the Beautiful You event that happened…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

NEW SPRING BEAUTY MUST HAVES
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NEW SPRING BEAUTY MUST HAVES

While you don’t need an excuse to update your makeup bag, Spring is a better times…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

MSFW DESIGNER RUNWAY 4
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MSFW DESIGNER RUNWAY 4

Heading backstage to catch a glimpse of MSFW Designer Runway 4, Couturing takes note of emerging…

By Ghadeer El-Khub · 2 min read

BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: MSFW 2014 DESIGNER RUNWAY 3
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BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: MSFW 2014 DESIGNER RUNWAY 3

Couturing headed backstage to capture the best beauty moments from MSFW Designer Runway 3 on Thursday…

By Ghadeer El-Khub · 3 min read

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PURE BEAUTY, PURE EMPOWERMENT WITH JURLIQUE

The Jurlique Ideas of Beauty Fund was established to support the great initiatives which empower women…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

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MECCA NAMED AS OFFICIAL MAKEUP SPONSOR OF MSFW 2014

This year’s MSFW is almost upon us, and this year, Mecca Cosmetica, as official makeup sponsors,…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

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WHEN FASHION AND BEAUTY COLLIDE: PHILLIP LIM X NARS

After working with NARS for the past 14 seasons for his New York Fashion Week Runway…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

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START SPREADING THE NEWS, KIEHL’S TAKES INSPIRATION FROM NEW YORK FOR ITS LATEST COLLABORATION

The self-proclaimed city that never sleeps, I think there is a special place in all our…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

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BEHIND THE BRAND: BOBBI BROWN, ENHANCING UNIQUE BEAUTY

Marking its twenty-third year in the world of cosmetic beauty, Bobbi Brown has paved the way…

By Ghadeer El-Khub · 2 min read

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BOBBI BROWN LAUNCHES RAW SUGAR COLLECTION THIS WINTER

Bobbi Brown has launched its new Raw Sugar collection that features shimmering textures of sugary nudes…

By Katherine Ng · 2 min read

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COLORESCIENCE: NOT ALL MINERALS ARE CREATED EQUAL

I really love being surprised, and the best kind of surprises come in the form of…

By Georgia Walsh · 5 min read

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NEW IN FROM NARS

Beauty lovers rejoice, NARS Cosmetics have introduced some new products to their must-have makeup range and…

By Lisa Teh · 3 min read

GET THE LOOK: MAYBELLINE NEW YORK FOR MATICEVSKI AT MBFWA14
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GET THE LOOK: MAYBELLINE NEW YORK FOR MATICEVSKI AT MBFWA14

Maybelline New York created a gorgeous, on trend makeup look for the Toni Maticevski runway on…

By Georgia Walsh · 4 min read

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BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: HIGHLIGHTS FROM DAY 3 AT MBFWA

Ginger and Smart – Makeup by MAC, Hair by Redken Australia and Nails by essie Inspired…

By Katherine Ng · 6 min read

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BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: CARLA ZAMPATTI AT MERCEDES BENZ FASHION WEEK AUSTRALIA

Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Australia kicked off in spectacular style with one of Australia’s iconic designers,…

By Katherine Ng · 3 min read

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BEAUTY LOVERS REJOICE. MECCA COSMETICA LAUNCHES THEIR SIGNATURE LINE

Direct from the Living Lab of Beauty comes Mecca Cosmetica’s new signature line collection. Cult makeup…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

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VAMFF BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: RUNWAY 5 PRESENTED BY COSMOPOLITAN

Runway 5 presented by Cosmopolitan at VAMFF showcased some of Australia’s favourite labels including FINDERS KEEPERS, Cameo, Jaggar,…

By Simone Pucci · 2 min read

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VAMFF BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: RUNWAY 3 PRESENTED BY FRANKIE

We headed backstage to catch a glimpse at the creative L’Oréal team behind VAMFF Runway 3…

By Ghadeer El-Khub · 3 min read

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VAMFF BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: RUNWAY 1 PRESENTED BY MISS VOGUE

VAMFF has kicked off and we headed backstage to catch all the action with L’Oreal Paris…

By Ghadeer El-Khub · 2 min read

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PARIS FASHION WEEK AW14: THE RUNWAYS BEST BEAUTY LOOKS

Paris Fashion Week has wrapped up and Couturing has the best beauty looks from the AW14…

By Ghadeer El-Khub · 3 min read

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GET YOURSELF ‘HOT LIPS’ WITH ELLIS FAAS

Unfortunately not all of us are blessed with plump lips like Angelina Jolie, but now, thanks…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

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ACAI, NOT JUST FOR YOUR SMOOTHIES!

Acai will be familiar to anyone who is into healthfood, smoothies and clean eating. This berry…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

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CHANNEL YOUR INNER GLAMAZON WITH NARS

  NARS’ new Spring Collection is not for the faint-hearted. Its bold, bright colours will transport…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

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OPI NAILS IT AT NYFW14

OPI teamed up with some of fashion’s biggest names at New York Fashion Week 2014. Blushy…

By Ghadeer El-Khub · 2 min read

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CARGO – MAKEUP TO MOVE YOU

With many makeup brands on the market, it can be hard to find one that not…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

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WHAT’S IN YOUR MAKEUP BAG: GRETEL SCARLETT FROM GREASE THE MUSICAL

Couturing catches up with actress Gretal Scarlett, who is currently starring as Sandy in Grease –…

By Katherine Ng · 2 min read

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TRIED & TESTED: THE BENEFIT OF BROWS

“Eyebrows frame the face”… we’ve all heard it many times before, however how many of us…

By Katherine Ng · 3 min read

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FESTIVE SEASON MAKEUP PARTY LOOKS

For those of you embracing the party season, you may be the type of person who…

By Georgia Walsh · 4 min read

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MECCA MAXIMA HITS SOUTHLAND

  Our beloved Mecca Maxima has just launched a new concept store at Westfield Southland shopping…

By Georgia Walsh · 4 min read

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SPRING/SUMMER BEAUTY PICKS

As the season changes, it’s always fun to change up your beauty routine and try some…

By Lisa Teh · 4 min read

Beauty

PARIS FASHION WEEK S/S 2014 – BEAUTY TRENDS

Paris Fashion Week exuded timeless looks in the field of beauty, with hair taking on both…

By Thara Vidyaratne · 5 min read

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MELBOURNE HAIR AND MAKEUP ACADEMY

Calling all beauty enthusiasts! Form a line and give a warm welcome to the new Melbourne…

By Olivia Windsor · 2 min read

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MECCA MAKEUP TIPS AND TRICKS

Mecca Maxima makeup lessons provide invaluable beauty tips and secrets of the trade! The lessons are…

By Olivia Windsor · 3 min read

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BEAUTY: BARELY-THERE MAKEUP

I won’t lie: one of the best things about my mornings is applying my makeup and…

By Amanda Wong · 2 min read

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BRAND PROFILE: LIME CRIME COSMETICS

“Beauty is not what’s natural, or even looks best; it’s what feels right at the moment!”…

By Thara Vidyaratne · 1 min read

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MERCEDES BENZ FASHION FESTIVAL SYDNEY: BEAUTY LOOKS FROM MARKET HQ RUNWAY AND KARDASHIAN KOLLECTION SHOW

Market HQ At the Market HQ runway, two runway make up looks were created to show…

By Olivia Windsor · 4 min read

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HOURGLASS AMBIENT LIGHTING POWDER MIRACLE

  When Cher Horrowitz’s character in the movie Clueless was unsurprisingly rejected by her potential love…

By Georgia Walsh · 2 min read

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MAKEUP FREE ME

Did you know that only 4% of women think they are beautiful? A statistic like this…

By Jasmine Griffiths · 1 min read

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THE TOP BEAUTY LOOKS AT PARIS FASHION WEEK

It’s the time of year where the weird and wonderful in beauty is out in full…

By Olivia Windsor · 3 min read

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TRIED AND TESTED: L’OREAL SHINE CARESSE

Searching for the WOW factor your beauty look is lacking? Better than a lipgloss and more…

By Olivia Windsor · 2 min read

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TRIED AND TESTED: L’OREAL PARIS COLOUR RICHE LIPSTICKS

Searching for the perfect Winter lipstick? L’Oreal Paris Colour Riche lipsticks are the answer. Incredibly nourishing,…

By Olivia Windsor · 2 min read

Beauty

THE BABY BLUE EYE RETURNS FOR SPRING 2013

Move over coral lipstick, the baby blue eye is here! Blue eyeshadow and eyeliner is set to…

By Georgia Walsh · 2 min read

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WHAT’S IN MY MAKEUP BAG? OLIVIA WINDSOR TELLS ALL

I’m proud to say I am makeup obsessed. I’ll spend hours in cosmetic stores, trying on…

By Olivia Windsor · 3 min read

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CK ONE COLOUR: NEW STREET EDITION

  cool. confident. edgy. CK One street edition is a new collection of “wearable art” makeup…

By Georgia Walsh · 3 min read

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SUNDAY RILEY LAUNCH

The ultimate beauty brand that combines botanicals and biotechnology has been launched in Australia at Mecca…

By Olivia Windsor · 2 min read

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GEORGIA’S TOP 3 BEAUTY GIFTS FOR MOTHER’S DAY

Couturing beauty writer, Georgia Walsh, shares her top 3 beauty picks for Mother’s Day! MAKEUP Sisley…

By Georgia Walsh · 2 min read

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THE ART OF CONCEALING

Whether you want a smaller nose or a chin without surgery, concealer is your best option.…

By Georgia Walsh · 4 min read

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MBFWA 2013: RUNWAY BEAUTY LOOKS FROM DAY 5

Christina Exie Models at Christina Exie stormed the runway wearing visors, which required the hair to…

By Amanda Wong · 4 min read

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MBFWA 2013: RUNWAY BEAUTY LOOKS FROM DAY 4

Suboo  Renya Xydis for Wella Professional wanted “to create something sexy and beautiful, like she’s an…

By Amanda Wong · 5 min read

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MBFWA 2013: RUNWAY BEAUTY LOOKS FROM DAY 3

LISA HO Directed by Alan White for ghd, hair at Lisa Ho was inspired by Helmut…

By Amanda Wong · 7 min read

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MBFWA 2013: RUNWAY BEAUTY LOOKS FROM DAY 2

KARLA SPETIC Hair at Karla Spetic took the same inspiration as the collection, the themes of…

By Amanda Wong · 10 min read

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TRIED AND TESTED: BOBBI BROWN SHIMMER BRICK

Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick has garnered a cult following across the world for the irresistible glimmer…

By Amanda Wong · 2 min read

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THE STUNNING BEAUTY LOOKS AT PARIS FASHION WEEK

Fashion Week finally arrived in the most romantic city in the world, Paris! The beauty bar…

By Olivia Windsor · 3 min read

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LMFF 2013: THE BEAUTY LOOK FROM RUNWAY 4

The beauty look at LMFF’s Runway 04, hosted by Madison, was striking and modern, with sleek,…

By Amanda Wong · 2 min read

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BEAUTY LOOKS FROM THE DAVID JONES RUNWAY

Elegance and sophisticated beauty oozed off the David Jones and Vogue runway on Tuesday. Opting for…

By Olivia Windsor · 2 min read

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THE BOHO BRIDE: PART III

    THE BOHO BRIDE PART III   – MAKEUP – In the third and final…

By Thara Vidyaratne · 1 min read

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GET THE LOOK: BRIDAL HAIR AND MAKEUP FROM COUTURING’S ‘VOW TO BE DIFFERENT’ BRIDAL EDITORIAL

No bride is complete without the right hair and makeup, and this certainly rang true for…

By Amanda Wong · 7 min read

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BACKSTAGE AT MYER AUTUMN/WINTER 2013 LAUNCH WITH KEVIN.MURPHY AND YSL BEAUTY

Last night’s MYER Autumn/Winter 2013 collection launch saw the creation of 1960s-inspired hair and makeup by…

By Amanda Wong · 6 min read

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TRIED AND TESTED: GIORGIO ARMANI LIP MAESTRO

Giorgio Armani has introduced Lip Maestro, a revolutionary lip lacquer that dries to a matte finish.…

By Amanda Wong · 3 min read

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LONDON FASHION WEEK STREET STYLE

Exhibited in this years spring London Fashion Week, the world’s favorite designers captivated those in attendance…

By Annabelle Macgugan · 2 min read

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MAKEUP PERFECTION WITH I’MPERFECTION

The name of Illamasqua’s newest collection, ‘I’mperfection‘, must not be taken in a negative context. In…

By Georgia Walsh · 5 min read

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BEAUTY USE BY DATE

The New Year is the time where we like to make resolutions and attempt to overhaul…

By Georgia Walsh · 3 min read

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LANCOME ‘IN LOVE’ 2013 COLLECTION

“Lancome- the beauty brand that delivers French elegance around the world” Bright pops of colour and…

By Olivia Windsor · 2 min read

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KATIE HOLMES FOR BOBBI BROWN

What a year for Katie Holmes. I don’t think there has been a moment where she…

By Georgia Walsh · 1 min read

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BRAND PROFILE: ILLAMASQUA

  The catch cry of cult beauty label Illamasqua is that it is “makeup for your…

By Georgia Walsh · 5 min read

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READY FOR SPRING CARNIVAL? SIMPLE MAKE UP “HOW TO’S” TO HELP YOU LOOK FABULOUS

We all know that this season’s Spring race day makeup is all about colour, fun and…

By Georgia Walsh · 6 min read

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TOP TEN BEAUTY APPS

Bored with the apps on your smartphone or tablet? Looking for inspiration about what to do…

By Jodie Meier · 4 min read

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MAKEUP BRUSHES: WHAT YOU REALLY NEED

I remember when I was 16 and foundation was applied with nothing other than your hands.…

By Georgia Walsh · 7 min read