Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Australia 2016 kicked off with a bang today with Maticevski opening the week with an array of stunning gowns and a fashion forward collection. We went backstage to check out what...
Mercedes Benz Fashion week starts this evening with the first show. The week will showcase not only the very best fashions from Australian designers (and some special international guests) but will also...
Real Housewives of Melbourne star and powerhouse barrister Gina Liano launched her new fragrance, Gina by Gina Liano, a fresh yet seductive fragrance for the stylishly strong woman. The fragrance...
The Body Shop celebrated the launch of their new fragrant line BRITISH ROSE and Couturing was there to bring you along and experience the new collection! Inspired by beautiful fragrant English rose...
The art of the perfect ceremony is something that the Japanese take very seriously. So it's not surprising that the ceremonies by Japanese brand Shu Uemuera Art of Hair follow a similar mantra. These...
Bold Is Beautiful launched in 2015 to empower women and girls the world over to have big dreams and bold moves. Each country partners with local charities dedicated to fostering women’s empowerment...
The biggest names in Australian beauty will come together for the inaugural innovation event series, Architects of Beauty, held at Highpoint from Friday 6 May until Sunday 22 May, 2016. Designed to inspire...
New York skincare brand, Kiehl’s Since 1851, recently launched two new natured-powered masques: Turmeric & Cranberry Seed Energizing Radiance Masque for supercharging skin with instant radiance and,...
Making your way through the world of cosmedical skincare needn't be hard when you know a good brand. Skinstitut is a brand that I've recently discovered and it's been great to learn more about cosmedical...
BENEFIT RELEASE NEW HOOLA PRODUCTS FOR MAXIMUM BRONZING Award-winning Hoola matte bronzing powder has been a cult-fave since it launched over 15 years ago. Now this famously natural- looking...
derma e has a commitment of offering skin friendly, ecofriendly and highly effective natural skin care. It's vegan, 100% free of environmentally toxic microbeads and micro plastic and is cruelty free....
With so many brands of vitamins and health foods on the market sometimes it can get a bit confusing to pick what will make you feel good from the inside. And what if you want to find something that not only...
The prestigious National Academy of Beauty is thrilled to launch a partnership with world-renowned makeup artist Rae Morris, in the newly created position of Creative Ambassador. Couturing attended the launch...
ghd can help you escape to paradise with the new limited edition azores collection. Exclusively available for Autumn / Winter 2016, the ghd azores collection is three stylers in limited edition...
The beginning of a New Year presents an opportunity to revitalise the mind, body and hair, and now Shu Uemura Art of Hair is boosting all of these elements with the introduction of its limited...
Building on next-generation augmented reality technology, Sally Hansen is transforming the shopping experience with the new ManiMatch mobile app. Users can generate personalised-for-your-skin-tone...
Iconic Aussie beauties, Montana Cox and Fashion Blogger and Stylist Nadia Fairfax are starring in a social media campaign 'Aussie icons' with Australian beauty and skincare brand...
You might not have heard of Liz Kelsh but you would have definitely seen her work. With over 20 years of experience in the make up industry, Liz has captured the hearts of a long and worthy list of celebrity...
The new CREAM Melbourne Salon isn’t your typical beauty shop, it’s a one-of-a-kind experience. Situated in the heart of Fitzroy at 296 Brunswick Street, this cutting-edge salon features eye-catching...
THE BODY SHOP OILS OF LIFE INTENSELY REVITALISING SLEEPING CREAM The Intensely Revitalising Sleeping Cream is the newest edition to The Body Shop’s much loved Oils of Life range...
Priceline Makeup Director, Rae Morris created a look she named "Matte, matte and more matte" for Runway 6 presented by Frankie. Fashions on the runway were minimalist and focused on structure so...
Premium Runway 5 presented some of the hottest fashions from designers including Shona Joy, Thurley, White Suede, Keepsake and Finders Keepers. The look, Night time winged eye, created by Rae...
The 2016 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix hits Melbourne again this Thursday and this year, the official launch party, “Glamour On The Grid” (formerly known as GP@23 at Crown) is taking trackside...
VAMFF PREMIUM RUNWAY 4 HARPERS BAZAAR Some of the hottest styles by leading Australian designers were on display at Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival Premium Runway 4 Presented by Harpers Bazaar....
Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival presented Premium Runway 3 in partnership with Instyle Magazine at the historic Royal Exhibition Building on Tuesday night. Returning after the magazine’s 15th...
Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival swept into Premium Runway 2 presented by Elle with beautiful slicked back ponytails and burgundy eyes ruling the runway. Couturing caught up with Makeup Director Rae...
Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival kicked off its first Premium Runway Show last night presented by Miss Vogue in the historic Royal Exhibition Building Proudly partnering for the second year,...
Congratulations on being the Yellowglen Terrace Adelaide Cup ambassador! What has it been like so far and what are you most looking forward to being ambassador? Thank you so much. I’m so...
Best-selling authors and internationally recognised "Beauty Myth Busters", Paula Begoun, Bryan Barron and Desiree Stordahl have just launched a new book, The Best Skin Of Your Life Starts Here, offering sound...
As summer comes to an end and Autumn rolls around, it’s important to re-think your haircare routine and place a focus on hydration and nourishment. Over summer I’m guilty of relaxing my haircare routine....
THE BODY SHOP LAUNCHES LIMITED-EDITION HEMP HAND PROTECTOR The Body Shop are launching a limited-edition Change Hemp Hand Protector in collaboration with the world’s most renowned street...
I recently had the pleasure of meeting Rea Ann Silva creator of Beauty Blender and make-up innovation queen. I say genius literally because not only has she created a product that makes all make-up lovers'...
To celebrate the launch of their latest fragrance Poison Girl, Dior are giving you a free sample of this delicious new scent. All you need to do is click here! Taking inspiration from their classic Poison...
MAYBELLINE NEW YORK VOLUM' EXPRESS COLOSSAL GO EXTREME LEATHER BLACK MASCARA The new Volum' Express Colossal Go Extreme Leather Black mascara is the latest addition to the great mascara range from...
ghd LAUNCHES ADVANCED SPLIT END THERAPY ghd the experts in heat styling, introduce the new ghd advanced split end therapy, so you can wave goodbye to damaged ends and hello to sleek, smooth and...
Myer launched its A/W16 collection with an intimate dinner and runway show at The Cutaway within Sydney's new Barangaroo Reserve. With a stunning backdrop of cutaway stone wall and a long runway,...
One of the world’s leading ethical businesses, The Body Shop, have last night released an new and exciting global strategy to further their commitment to becoming the world’s most ethical and sustainable...
BURBERRY BEAUTY Burberry have released two gorgeous new products to their Beauty collection for all you beauty aficionado's out there. Burberry Eye Colour Contour Pen...
Want to mix up your Beauty look this Valentine's Day? We've pulled together a list of some of our favourite products to add to your Beauty cabinet just in time for Valentine's Day! EYES Artémes...
Derek Zoolander and Kiehl's have opened the Derek Zoolander Centre for People Who Don't Age Good (DZCFPWDAG) in New York City where you can air kiss aging goodbye with The Center’s patented 6.5 step...
Finding the perfect present can be difficult if your significant other is a beauty lover but you can’t tell the difference between a lipstick and a lip-gloss. But don’t worry, because we’ve got you...
When it comes to buying a Valentine's present for the main man in your life, a beauty-related gift may not be the first thing that comes to mind but that’s definitely not to say that he wouldn’t love one....
Ever thought of becoming a brand's National Makeup Designer and pursuing your dream of creating the most beautiful looks for runways and campaigns? Well then make sure you enter L'Oreal Paris Australia search...
The 8th of February marks the new Lunar New Year as part of the Chinese calendar. To celebrate, some of our favourite brands have brought out special gift sets in ode to the Year of the Monkey! Whether you are...
When it comes to picking your self-tan formula, the options can seem endless. We’ve trialled and tested the market for the best foolproof tan. See our top picks and tricks to everything you need to know to...
So Frenchy So Chic festival wrapped up last weekend in Sydney with another beautiful day out in the sun with French music, food and beauty. Festival Beauty Partner, Kérastase's Braid Bar proved popular with...
Happy New Year readers! Hope everyone had a relaxing break and enjoyed seasonal festivities with their loved ones. I got to spend some time over the holidays catching up on bits and pieces as well as trying...
Since launching its very first iconic Facial Treatment Essence 35 years ago, prestige skincare brand SK-II has continually empowered women across the world to #changedestiny and obtain crystal clear...
So Frenchy So Chic presented by Renault kicks off this weekend starting off in Melbourne on Sunday 10 January 2016 and then travelling to Sydney the following week on Saturday 16 January 2016. Bringing one of...
This summer, Jennifer Hawkins is introducing the brand new Gradual Tanning Cream to her range of premium self-tanning, bronzing and daily beauty products, Jbronze. Designed for everyday use, the...
Bringing together technology and beauty together is something James Vivian has done with the Cosmeceutical Curator, an online clinic to help bridge the gap between consumer and clinic. We caught up with James...
This Christmas, as retailers and consumers count down to one of the busiest times of the year, Cloud St store will pop-up on Little Collins St, Melbourne bringing small businesses to life. Powered...
When it comes to skincare and beauty, I must admit I was a little late to the party. Throughout school, I never wore makeup (something that really showed in my terrible formal photos which I hope never...
She’s a global symbol of friendship and fun. She made cuteness a culture in Japan and a fashion imperative everywhere. Hello Kitty® is a pop icon with fans ranging from four to forever,...
It's getting hot out there and with only a few days left before we officially mark the start of my favourite season, Summer! It means spending more time outside with friends and family at BBQs and...
There’s a better way to get that golden glow this summer. Fake it with safer bronzers and sunless tanners that are faster and can achieve results that are just as beautiful as the real deal. Couturing caught...
Spring has well and truly sprung and Summer is around the corner, so it’s time to bring out the brighter shades for these warmer months. From a subtle tint to a bright pop of colour, here are 5 lip...
Introducing ZOFORI elixer, Australia’s newest natural skincare brand. Harnessing the benefits from ingredients native to the gorgeous island of Crete, ZOFORI elixer effectively targets all skin-related...
Nip + Fab is a fabulous skincare and body care range founded by Maria Hatzistefanis (founder of Rodial) which is accessible, affordable and effective. Designed to deliver targeted treatments for the face and...
frank body has released a delicious duo of products that are great for your lips! A natural, caffeinated duo that gently buffs away dry skin and smoothes lips to reveal a soft, supple pout. Using...
Innovative design, state-of-the-art services and exclusive brands offer the ultimate beauty experience at Melbourne Central, the heart of Melbourne’s CBD shopping precinct SEPHORA will open its first...
With so many on the market, finding the right haircare products can be an overwhelming task. From sulphate-free to organic, where do you even begin? We test out Natura Siberica, an organic beauty brand sourced...
Everyone has a skin story. My skin story really begins in my mid teens. I grew up blissfully unaware of everything to do with beauty. A combination of being a bit of a tomboy and having a mother that...
Couturing has rounded up the best beauty looks straight off the Spring/Summer 16 Runway. With looks from Paris, New York, Milan and London Fashion Week, we have the tips and tricks to recreate some of the...
This holiday season, you can give the perfect gift and also help a great cause by purchasing the Heart of Gold duo from Mecca who are donating 100% of the proceeds from this beautiful set to The...
Matte lips have been one of the top beauty trends as of late and there’s good reason why. They don’t transfer like creamy lipsticks often do, your hair won’t stick to them and a longer-wearing formula...
Tilley Soaps Australia, the country’s oldest and leading manufacturer in soaps and perfumery is celebrates a milestone, 150 years in business for quality home and body products. Presenting their Violet...
L’Oréal Professionnel now has the solution for the varying damage we do to our hair through heat styling, colouring and exposure to the external environment with new PRO|FIBER by L’Oréal...
Eyebrows are the often forgot facial feature that just doesn't get that much loving. But they are an important feature on the face that help define your features and shape your face. Creating the perfect brow...
Beauty EDU and David Jones have partnered to create a beauty education course like no other, with the launch of a state-of-the-art Beauty EDU campus inside David Jones’ new look Eastland store. Beauty EDU...
Australia's number one selling natural skincare brand, Sukin, have partnered with local health expert Bianca Cheah. Most known as the founder and Manging Director of Sporteluxe.com, Bianca now adds this...
When you think of skin clinics, you think of plain white rooms and equipment...but what if they had a little more personality? Enter, HÜD Skin + Body which blends expert skincare with decedent Scandinavian...
The Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival is coming up, where people all around the world come to celebrate the best thoroughbred racing in the Southern Hemisphere. Although this is a sporting event, we all know...
MARY KAY Escape to paradise with Mary Kay's new Paradise Calling collection. Delight the senses with the addictive coconut-scented Moisturising Spray Lotion, which refreshes the face and keeps your skin...
Looking for the ultimate "I just got out of bed makeup look" think dewy skin, with slightly flushed cheeks? Look no further. Makeup artist Cynthia Smyth breaks down how she created the natural beauty look for...
Spring has sprung and it's been a time of renewal after a long and cold winter. My skin really needed a bit of a boost after winter to hydrate my skin and help smooth it out. I've tried a range of products...
Swisse believe in pure, natural beauty and take pure ingredients from nature to create luxurious, nutrient-enriched natural skincare products that are powerful and effective. Their formulas luxuriously...
Elizabeth Arden has introduced a new skincare philosophy, Arden Active Skincare, in which their advanced portfolio of skincare products work to repair, transform and optimise to improve your skin's overall...
BENEFIT COSMETICS Benefit Cosmetics is keeping cute this October with the release of some exciting new products! Defend your delicate eyelids from environmental stress with the new Air Patrol BB cream...
Clinique is one of the most iconic beauty brands in the world today. We were excited to find out that they are now stocked at one of our favourite online retailers Active Skin, so to celebrate we rounded up...
Mirenesse is an Australian cosmetics brand that you may not have heard too much about, but it is in fact one that should definitely be on your radar. Not only are they cruelty free and don’t contain any...
The hottest name in tanning is James Read. If you haven't heard of him, you may have actually seen his work. James is responsible for natural sun kissed looks on Ellie Goulding, Cara Delevigne, Rita Ora,...
frank body has released a new nourishing, caffeinated body cream that will leave skin feeling extra soft and supple. Using its trademark ingredient, coffee but in the form of coffee seed...
PUREOLOGY PUREOLOGY introduces Colour Fanatic Instant Deep-Conditioning Mask to its highly-acclaimed range of ‘serious colour care’ products. This multi-tasking genius goes beyond basic nourishment and...
L’Oreal Paris recently launched their new Hair Expertise range, a premium sulphate-free range that is enriched with natural botanicals for optimal care for hair. The range features a variety of customised...
Spring is finally here and that means out with the old and in with the new.When it comes to clothing, we’re generally pretty good at getting rid of anything that’s no longer in season, showing signs of...
INIKA INIKA Cosmetics, available at www.inika.com.au. Image: Ghadeer El-Khub INIKA cosmetics are a trusted organic Australian brand, perfect for stylishly natural women everywhere. Introducing us to a...
REDKEN 5TH AVENUE - ONE UNITED Redken takes multi-tasking to a whole new level with the launch of new One United All-In-One Multi-Benefit Treatment! Everyone’s hair has a unique texture and with...
With Melbourne Spring Fashion Week coming to a close, Couturing has exclusive backstage access to beauty looks that were sent down the runways. With a mix of 70’s, 90’s and classic feminine glamour, here...
In my books, one of the cardinal rules of beauty is getting regular facials. I might harp on it, but I have been an ardent fan of facials for over a decade and my face thanks me for it. Clean and clear skin is...
When it comes to online beauty buying, it can be a daunting task. Sure, we all love the convenience of shopping from home, but without knowing exactly what you want, or being able to try before you buy, how do...
Mary Kay launched its latest makeup range recently with a beautiful lunch held in Watson's Bay. The range includes an array of beautiful beauty products, perfect for every day wear and for special...
Maybelline recently launched a range of exciting new products. Couturing put them to the test to see what all the fuss is about. Eye Studio Color Molten Duo Shadow...
When it comes to your skin care routine, a lot of us spare no expense. You’ll buy the latest and greatest your budget allows and enforce the routine religiously every morning and night (or at least we mean...
Natura Siberica, a new organic beauty range for body and hair, has launched this month in Australia. Originating from Siberia the products are formulated with unique Siberian ingredients including...
THE OUTNET will for the first time launch an exclusive beauty store come 25thOctober 2015 - just in time for the gifting season. Working with sister site NET-A-PORTER, THE OUTNET has sourced 18...
If you haven't heard of James Read then no doubt you will soon. His signature range has the love of a list of unrivalled A-List clientele (think Rosie Huntington-Whitely, Lara Stone, Lady Gaga, Jessie J, Rita...