TOP BEAUTY GIFTS FOR HIM & HER THIS CHRISTMAS: SYAHMIN’S PICKS

Syahmin Ritzwan

December 16, 2013

Beauty, Men, Products, Skincare and Haircare

Couturing's beauty writers are picking their favourite Top Beauty gifts for Her and Him this festive season to help you find the perfect gift for your loved ones! Here are Syahmin's top picks for Beauty...

TRIED & TESTED: ELEVEN’S STRONG HOLD STYLING PASTE

Saul Klimas

December 12, 2013

Beauty, Tried and Tested

Now I’m no Vidal Sassoon, but if I were to guess, I’d say the average Australian male is buying a tub of hair product ever 4-5 months. If I were to take another guess, I’d say 80% of those males would be...

BRAND PROFILE: AROMABABY

Simone Pucci

December 12, 2013

Beauty, Brand Profiles, Skincare and Haircare

You may not have heard of Aromababy, but it is a celebrated brand which celebrities have been using on their babies since the brand started in 1994. Created by Catherine Cervasio after a desire to find...

PUTTING YOUR BEST FOOT FORWARD THIS SUMMER

Syahmin Ritzwan

December 10, 2013

Beauty, Products, Skincare and Haircare

Summer is here! That just means two things - thongs and bare feet on the beach. Worried you've still got your dry skin from winter? Couturing explores ways to get the best feet for summer. Salon...

SUMMER HAIRCARE: TIPS TO KEEP HAIR LOOKING FABULOUS

Olivia Windsor

December 9, 2013

Beauty, Skincare and Haircare

Summer can wreak havoc on your locks so it’s important to take extra good care of your hair during the warmer season! The heat can make your hair go frizzy and leave you with greasy roots and dehydrated...

BEAUTY PREP FOR THE PARTY SEASON

Thara Vidyaratne

December 8, 2013

Beauty, Skincare and Haircare

As we emerge weary eyed from winter hibernation, the warm weather that greets us is a clear reminder that party season is upon us. It's that time of year for bare shoulders and short hemlines, but don't go...

TOP BABY SKINCARE PRODUCTS

Katherine Ng

December 8, 2013

Beauty, Products, Skincare and Haircare

At Couturing our focus has been on women's and men's skincare, but let's not forget babies! We usually talk about soap that wont hurt the baby's eyes and lotions when it comes to baby skincare products, but we...

TRIED & TESTED: AROMABABY

Katherine Ng

December 6, 2013

Beauty, Products, Skincare and Haircare, Tried and Tested

When you're a new mum, it's sometimes difficult to know what is good for your little one when it comes to skincare. There are thousands of products on the market making it very confusing at...

MECCA MAXIMA HITS SOUTHLAND

Georgia Walsh

December 4, 2013

Beauty, Beauty Event

  Our beloved Mecca Maxima has just launched a new concept store at Westfield Southland shopping centre, and if you love the pre-existing Melbourne Central location, just wait till you lay your...

TRIED & TESTED: KÉRASTASE PARIS RESISTANCE VOLUMIFIQUE

Taylor Kelly

December 3, 2013

Beauty, Products, Skincare and Haircare, Tried and Tested

Defy limp locks with a product that packs a voluminous punch. Over 1 in two women have fine hair, often experiencing lack of body and radiance and find their hair difficult to style. With this,...

SOFIA AZORAKOS WINS THE 2014 AMERICAN CREW ALL STAR CHALLENGE

Olivia Windsor

December 2, 2013

Beauty, Beauty Event

500 beautiful black and white photographs of men’s hair styles were plastered on the walls, each begging to be gazed upon and vying to be crowned ‘Star’. The American Crew 'All Star Challenge',...

MOVEMBER – SHAVE IT OFF WITH AMERICAN CREW

Katherine Ng

November 29, 2013

Beauty, Products

For all those selfless men who have grown your mo' as a part of Movember, are you looking forward to losing that patchy area of hair? As Movember comes to a close, it’s time to say goodbye to your facial...

NEW PRODUCTS: GUINOT LAIT HYDRA FRAICHEUR AND LOTION HYDRA FRAICHEUR

Simone Pucci

November 27, 2013

Beauty, Skincare and Haircare

Guinot has introduced two new products to its collection. Appropriate for all skin types, the Guinot range welcomes a cleanser 'Lait Hydra Fraicheur' and the cbd lotion. Used together, your skin will receive...

VICTORIA’S SECRET HAIR SECRETS

Olivia Windsor

November 26, 2013

Beauty, Get The Look, Skincare and Haircare

Can you keep a secret? Because we’re about to deliver some juicy hair secrets courtesy of Victoria’s Secret and ELEVEN Australia! There’s no denying that the ‘Angels’ who strut the runway glad in...

ALTERNA BAMBOO SHINE: ON THE GO TRAVEL PACK

Olivia Windsor

November 21, 2013

Beauty, Skincare and Haircare, Tried and Tested

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Want gorgeous, healthy glossy locks? Alterna Bamboo Shine is your answer! The Bamboo Shine On the Go Travel set aims to brighten up dull hair with shine enhancing organic Indian Gooseberry, and organic...

SPRING PERFUMES: THE FLORAL EDITION

Syahmin Ritzwan

November 19, 2013

Beauty, Products

Re-arranging your spring clothes in your wardrobe to plan for your outings, dates or parties? Couturing helps to pick out six all-time favourite floral perfumes to match your outfits for the new season. 1....

KINGS DOMAIN

Ash Maiyah

November 15, 2013

Beauty, Skincare and Haircare

Barbers enjoy a rich tradition dating back to at least the 14th Century in Europe, and for half a millennium, Barbers performed surgery and dentistry in addition to haircuts and shaves. Indeed the...

LATEST TRENDS: ‘HAIRFUMES’

Simone Pucci

November 13, 2013

Beauty, Products, Trends

Fragrances created specifically for your hair have become the latest trend in the fragrance world. Hair perfumes, also known as ‘hairfumes’, are taking the world by storm with high end fragrance companies...

FLORABOTANICA BY BALENCIAGA

Katherine Ng

November 11, 2013

Beauty, Beauty Campaigns

Actress Kristen Stewart is the face of Florabotanica’s new advertising campaign, shot by Craig McDean. The image features Kristen in black and white with colorful floral vines crawling up her bare back and...

GET THE LOOK: THE VAMPY LIP WITH ILLAMASQUA

Amanda Wong

November 8, 2013

Beauty, Get The Look

Lately I've been favouring the latest trend on the beauty scene: the dark, vampy lip. Perhaps it's my attempt to cling on to what's left of winter before we step fully into the summer brights. Dark lips can be...

SEPHORA PRODUCTS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE VIA TARAZZ

Ghadeer El-Khub

November 7, 2013

Beauty

It is the moment all beauty gurus have been waiting for, SEPHORA is now available for shipping to Australia! Ever travelled around the US, Europe or Middle East and stock up on beauty products you knew...

MECCA COSMETICA NARS EVENT WITH JAMES BOEHMER

Olivia Windsor

November 6, 2013

Beauty, Beauty Event

Mecca Cosmetica is well known for offering exclusive beauty events for those who take makeup seriously and they certainly delivered with personalised workshops with James Boehmer, the Director of Global...

TRIED AND TESTED: MOROCCAN NATURAL ARGAN OILS… PLUS WIN A GIVEAWAY PACK!

Olivia Windsor

November 5, 2013

Beauty, Tried and Tested

The Moroccan Oil phase took the beauty world by storm and inspired the creation of new ‘wonder’ oils. Moroccan Natural offeran organic, natural line of skincare, body oils and haircare products that...

ESSIE: LIMITED EDITION SUMMER COLOUR NAIL COLLECTION

Katherine Ng

November 4, 2013

Beauty, Products

Cult nail brand essie has launched a limited edition Summer collection, inspired by essie's home town of New York City and the great cities of the world. With a myriad of pretty colours for your nails...

BEAUTY TIPS FOR SPRING RACING

Katherine Ng

November 1, 2013

Beauty, Get The Look

It's a big week of Spring racing starting this Saturday with the AAMI Victoria Derby Day. To make sure that you have everything covered on the Beauty front, Couturing has some last minute Beauty tips for you...

SPRING RACING MAKEUP TUTORIAL

Georgia Walsh

October 30, 2013

Beauty, Get The Look

Spring Racing Carnival is such a great time to bring back some old school glamour or get lady-like for a once a year occasion. We love a classic makeup look regardless of your attire, so here is a Spring...

BOBBI BROWN AND OPI HELP BREAST CANCER WITH PINK RIBBON LIMITED EDITION PRODUCTS

Simone Pucci

October 28, 2013

Beauty, Charity, Products

Breast cancer has touched the lives of many women across Australia with 1 in 4 women being affected by breast cancer. In supporting breast cancer, two of our favourite beauty brands, Bobbi Brown and OPI, are...

GET THE LOOK: SPRING RACING HAIR FOR MEN AND WOMEN

Simone Pucci

October 28, 2013

Author Name, Beauty, Get The Look, Men, Products

As Spring Carnival is upon us, it is not only important to have the right outfit but the right hairstyle to complete your winning race day look. Australian haircare brand ELEVEN Australia and American Crew...

DARE TO BE DIFFERENT – UNIQUE BEAUTY PRODUCTS

Syahmin Ritzwan

October 24, 2013

Beauty, Products

Fashionistas often live by the motto 'dare to be different'; eager to find ways and products that stand out from the crowd and build our strong sense of individualism. Why shouldn't beauty addicts be any...

SPRING RACING MAKEUP FORECAST

Georgia Walsh

October 23, 2013

Beauty, Get The Look

I can't believe racing season is here again! It feels like only yesterday we were discussing the makeup trends of the season and which fascinators were winners and which were not. The wonderful thing about my...

NEW PRODUCTS: MATRIX HEAT RESIST RANGE

Simone Pucci

October 22, 2013

Beauty, Brand Profiles, Products, Skincare and Haircare

We are all guilty of using heat styling tools and the effects that they have on our hair are damaging. If these tools are used without protection on your hair, your hair can become flaky and dehydrated which...

BEAUTY NEWS – KEVIN MURPHY

Katherine Ng

October 21, 2013

Beauty, Skincare and Haircare

KEVIN.MURPHY is hitting high notes on the small screen in Hollywood with the hairstylists of some of our favourite shows, opting for KEVIN.MURPHY's fabulous range of products to use on some of the world's most...

BEAUTY FROM THE INSIDE OUT

Katherine Ng

October 18, 2013

Beauty, Products, Skincare and Haircare, Tried and Tested

There's the old adage that Beauty comes from the inside out. Sometimes it's easy to forget this mantra, especially with the pace of daily life and availability of great products and treatments. But there is...

KATY PERRY LAUNCHES NEW FRAGRANCE “KILLER QUEEN”

Katherine Ng

October 18, 2013

Beauty, Products

Katy Perry has launched her new fragrance, Killer Queen, a strikingly gorgeous fragrance that captures Katy's rebellious spirit throwing convention to the wind. The fragrance was inspired by the 'idea of a...

THREE STEPS TO PERFECT BROWS

Amanda Wong

October 17, 2013

Beauty, Get The Look

    Maintenance Regularly maintaining your brows is an absolute must. It's amazing the difference perfect brows can make, widening your eyes and just lending a more polished femininity. I raved...

DOWNTOWN THE NEW FRAGRANCE FOR HER BY CALVIN KLEIN

Katherine Ng

October 17, 2013

Beauty, Beauty Campaigns, Products

Calvin Klein has released a new fragrance for her, DOWNTOWN, featuring Rooney Mara as the face of the fragrance. DOWNTOWN Calvin Klein balances feminine woods and a soft, floral scent to create a...

SHIMMER.SHINE BY KEVIN.MURPHY

Katherine Ng

October 17, 2013

Beauty, Products, Skincare and Haircare

There’s been shimmer and there's been shine, but now there's KEVIN.MURPHY's SHIMMER.SHINE, a perfect match for hair. Containing light-reflective skincare technology, essential oils, bioflavonoids and...

GEORGIA MAY JAGGER FOR RIMMEL LONDON – SCANDALEYES MASCARA AND LINER

Katherine Ng

October 14, 2013

Beauty, Products

Rimmel London is about to get swinging! Get ready for outrageously wide eyed volume and fanned out lashes in a lash revolution! Rimmel introduces ScandalEyes Retro Glam Mascara. The 60s are back in...

PARIS FASHION WEEK S/S 2014 – BEAUTY TRENDS

Thara Vidyaratne

October 14, 2013

Beauty, Fashion Week, Paris Fashion Week, Trends

Paris Fashion Week exuded timeless looks in the field of beauty, with hair taking on both structured and natural forms while skin experimented with both natural hues and bright colours. Couturing brings you...

BRAND PROFILE: BYREDO

Lisa Teh

October 12, 2013

Beauty, Brand Profiles

  Christian Dior once said "A woman's perfume tells more about her than her handwriting." Coco Chanel was more blunt about the matter saying "A woman who doesn't wear perfume has no future."...

AMERICAN CREW – CREWCIAL STYLES AND THE ALTERNATOR

James Thomas

October 11, 2013

Beauty, Products, Skincare and Haircare

American Crew, the world’s leading men’s grooming brand, has revealed its latest collection, CREWCIAL, showcasing the key  trends in men’s styling. The three key styles, Baxter, Hugo and Sam, represent...

RATIONALE SKINCARE CLINIC LAUNCH

Katherine Ng

October 11, 2013

Beauty, Beauty Event, Products, Skincare and Haircare

Rationale skincare, Australia's top selling medical skin care range, launched its latest clinic in Toorak Village last week with a party to celebrate this new addition to the Rationale family. Founder...

MELBOURNE HAIR AND MAKEUP ACADEMY

Olivia Windsor

October 9, 2013

Beauty, Brand Profiles

Calling all beauty enthusiasts! Form a line and give a warm welcome to the new Melbourne Hair and Makeup Academy in Greville Street, Prahran, opened by the talented hair and make up artist Silvana Mitkovsk....

PHILOSOPHY MIRACLE WORKER ANTI-AGING PADS

Katherine Ng

October 8, 2013

Beauty, Products, Skincare and Haircare

Don’t let your skin reveal your age. Let it reflect your ageless beauty Philosophy’s Miracle Worker anti-aging retinoid pads deliver the ultimate in skin confidence by helping to diminish the look...

MECCA MAKEUP TIPS AND TRICKS

Olivia Windsor

October 7, 2013

Beauty, Beauty Event, Get The Look, Products

Mecca Maxima makeup lessons provide invaluable beauty tips and secrets of the trade! The lessons are tailored to each ‘student’ allowing you to choose exactly what you wish to be taught. Learn about the...

TRIED & TESTED: LA ROCHE-POSAY

Lisa Teh

October 3, 2013

Beauty, Tried and Tested

As the weather slowly heats up, now is the time to be getting your skin into shape for short skirts and beach season! I'm one of those people who tends to neglect their skin in winter as it's rarely on show,...

THE BEAUTY TOOL YOU NEED – CLARISONIC SKIN CLEANSING SYSTEM

Katherine Ng

October 3, 2013

Beauty, Products, Skincare and Haircare

"The Power to be Beautiful" Beauty lovers worldwide have fallen in love with the Clarisonic brush, the unique beauty tool that uses its sonic micro-massage technology to cleanse the face as it's said...

MILAN FASHION WEEK S/S 2014 – BEAUTY TRENDS

Thara Vidyaratne

October 2, 2013

Beauty, Fashion Week, Milan Fashion Week, Trends

Milan Fashion Week celebrated minimal chic in the beauty department, with hair taking on different forms of natural aesthetics, while skin remained soft, understated, nude and elegant. Couturing summarizes the...

LONDON FASHION WEEK S/S 2014 – BEAUTY TRENDS

Thara Vidyaratne

October 1, 2013

Beauty, Fashion Week, London Fashion Week, Trends

From retro elegance to futuristic chic, London Fashion Week left no stone unturned in the field of beauty. Couturing brings you the top looks from the city of royalty. BRAIDS Taking inspiration from...

HOT NAILS AT NEW YORK FASHION WEEK

Simone Pucci

September 30, 2013

Beauty, Fashion Week, Get The Look, New York Fashion Week, Trends

OPI joined many designers during New York Fashion Week, bringing delightful and fun shades to models' hands as they strutted down the runway. With so many hot shades ranging from Nudes, to dark lacquers to...

PERTH FASHION FESTIVAL 2013 – HAIR TRENDS

Syahmin Ritzwan

September 30, 2013

Beauty, Fashion Week, Get The Look, Products, Trends

From simple to sophisticated and extravagant hairstyles, Perth Fashion Festival Hair Director and L'Oreal Professionel Ambassador, Brad Ngata, created stunning hair looks during the week to enhance the runway...

BRAND PROFILE: FRANK

Thara Vidyaratne

September 27, 2013

Beauty, Brand Profiles, Products, Skincare and Haircare

If you've had your eyes peeled these past couple of months, you may have noticed a rise in resealable brown paper bags making an appearance in bathrooms nation-wide. These small parcels of 'tough love' are...

NYFW: BOBBI BROWN MAKEUP LOOKS

Olivia Windsor

September 26, 2013

Beauty, Beauty Event

New York Fashion Week is back with a bang this year with Bobbi Brown creating numerous beauty looks for the Spring 2014 runways. Here’s Couturing’s roundup on the stunning makeup looks at Holmes &...

NEW YORK FASHION WEEK 2013 – HOT HAIR TRENDS

Katherine Ng

September 25, 2013

Beauty, Fashion Week, New York Fashion Week, Trends

Redken Creative Consultant, Guido Palau, was one busy man during New York Fashion week creating amazing hair styles for the runways of many of our favourite designers. Couturing picks its favourite looks from...

MATRIX BIOLAGE EXQUISITE OILS IN FULL BLOOM

Katherine Ng

September 24, 2013

Beauty, Products, Skincare and Haircare

Following the success of the Exquisite Oil Replenishing Treatment, Matrix has perfected the power of oils creating two new Matrix Exquisite Oils to complete the collection.  Exquisite Oil Softening...

NEW COLLECTION: COUTURE STYLING BY KERASTASE

Simone Pucci

September 23, 2013

Beauty, Products, Skincare and Haircare

Seductive hair has been pursued by Kerastase since the the 1960's. Since then, Kerastase hasn't stopped in its endeavour to achieve this mantra, with new innovations and products such as its latest...

STOP THE FRIZZ

Simone Pucci

September 20, 2013

Beauty, Products, Skincare and Haircare

Made up of thousands of cells, your hair can be extremely complex. However, the reason for frizzy hair is very simple. Each strand has three layers, with the top layer called the cuticle, which lies flat....

BEAUTY: BARELY-THERE MAKEUP

Amanda Wong

September 19, 2013

Beauty, Get The Look

I won't lie: one of the best things about my mornings is applying my makeup and experimenting with different looks each day. However, it is important that some days I give my face a bit of a breather. Because...

NEW SUPER.GOO FOR A SUPER.COOL FINISH

Thara Vidyaratne

September 18, 2013

Beauty, Products, Skincare and Haircare

For the man that's on the run, hair may be the last thing on his agenda. But nailing that look for your locks before you head out the door could mean the difference between a good day in the office or a...

MULTI-PURPOSE BEAUTY PRODUCTS

Syahmin Ritzwan

September 17, 2013

Beauty, Products, Skincare and Haircare

Ever thought to use products in more ways than one?  Couturing brings you some of the beauty products that can be used for multiple purposes. Lucas Pawpaw Ointment A cult product used by beauty...

NYFW MAKEUP: BOBBI BROWN FOR LULU FROST

Georgia Walsh

September 16, 2013

Beauty, Fashion Week, Get The Look, New York Fashion Week

New York Fashion Week 2013 was another whirlwind of successful runway shows, celebrities, colour, beauty, fun and frivolity. This year's Spring 2014 collection for Lulu Frost, "Neon Baroque", was no different....

NYFW 2013: KMS FOR DION LEE

Lisa Teh

September 12, 2013

Beauty, Fashion Week, Get The Look, New York Fashion Week

One of Australia's top designers, Dion Lee, showcased his Spring/Summer 2014 collection for the first time at New York Fashion Week last night. Lee once again partnered up with KMS California to create the...

SHU UEMURA ‘ART OF HAIR’ NEW PRODUCTS

Georgia Walsh

September 12, 2013

Beauty, Products, Skincare and Haircare

Recently, two new fabulous additions have been included into the already comprehensive Shu Uemura 'Art of Hair' product range. Many of you may be devotees of the 'Art of Hair' range, whereas some of you...

BOBBI & KATIE COLLECTION

Olivia Windsor

September 11, 2013

Beauty, Beauty Campaigns, Products

Bobbi Brown and Katie Holmes have joined forces to bring you a makeup line ideal for the busy, modern woman. Renowned for creating makeup that is ‘simple, flattering and wearable’, the new line includes...

MSFW 2013 – DESIGNER RESORT & RUNWAY 4

Katherine Ng

September 10, 2013

Beauty, Beauty Event, MSFW, Trends

The final two Designer runways for Melbourne Spring Fashion week 2013 brought the fantastic week to an end with two inspiring beauty looks. DESIGNER RUNWAY 4 KEVIN.MURPHY impressed show-goers with an...

MSFW 2013 – DESIGNER RUNWAY 3 BEAUTY LOOKS

Katherine Ng

September 9, 2013

Beauty, MSFW, Trends

Melbourne Spring Fashion Week’s Designer Series Runway 3 showcased contemporary design, highlighting the best of the best from Australian designers including Akira, Arthur Galan AG, Calibre, Megan Park,...

TREND ALERT – HOT BEAUTY THIS SPRING/SUMMER WITH KEVIN.MURPHY AND MECCA

Katherine Ng

September 6, 2013

Beauty, Products, Trends

As Melbourne Spring Fashion week approaches its end, Couturing sat down with Hair Maestro, Kevin Murphy, and Mecca Make-up Director, Kenneth Higgins to find out what's hot this Spring/Summer. KEVIN...

MSFW13 – BEAUTY LOOKS AT DESIGNER RUNWAY 2

Katherine Ng

September 6, 2013

Beauty, Beauty Event, MSFW

Following a spectacular opening night of Melbourne Spring Fashion Week last Saturday, the KEVIN.MURPHY styling team has continued to push the boundaries, creating a stunning look inspired by the 40's for...

MSFW 2013 – DESIGNER RUNWAY 1 HAIR LOOKS WITH KEVIN MURPHY

Katherine Ng

September 4, 2013

Beauty, Beauty Event, MSFW

In his tenth year as Hair Director of Melbourne Spring Fashion Week, internationally acclaimed session stylist, Kevin Murphy, returned to his home town to celebrate fashion and style at Melbourne Spring...

MELBOURNE CENTRAL SHOPPING FESTIVAL

Olivia Windsor

September 4, 2013

Beauty, Beauty Event, Events and Runways, News

Be sure to check out Melbourne Central's One Day Shopping Festival tomorrow, Thursday 5 September, for a 12 hour shopping event that will feature specials of up to 50% off new season fashion in various...

BRAND PROFILE: LIME CRIME COSMETICS

Thara Vidyaratne

September 2, 2013

Beauty, Brand Profiles, Products

"Beauty is not what's natural, or even looks best; it's what feels right at the moment!" - Doe Deere Doe Deere - self proclaimed 'Queen of the Unicorns' - created Lime Crime in 2008 because she wanted...

FATHER’S DAY BEAUTY GIFT IDEAS

Katherine Ng

August 30, 2013

Beauty

Looking for the perfect present for Dad? Why not consider a Beauty gift? Yesterday we featured four hot fragrances perfect for Father's Day click here to read and today we bring you more Beauty gift...

KOOKAI SPRING/SUMMER 2013 COLLECTION LAUNCH

Thara Vidyaratne

August 30, 2013

Beauty, Beauty Event, Get The Look

Tuesday the 20th of August saw Kookai officially launch their new Spring/Summer 2013 collection. As the first collection featuring Aussie bombshell Cat McNeil as the face of Kookai, the Spring Summer...

FATHER’S DAY GIFT IDEAS: FRAGRANCES

Katherine Ng

August 29, 2013

Beauty

Need ideas for the perfect Father's Day gift? Then look no further than our great Father's Day beauty gift ideas. Check out Yves Saint Laurent's new edition for men, La Nuit de l'Homme Frozen Cologne....

MSFW 2013 – SNEAK PEEK AT THE HAIR AND BEAUTY LOOKS

Katherine Ng

August 27, 2013

Beauty, Beauty Event, Skincare and Haircare, Trends

Melbourne Spring Fashion Week (MSFW) is only 3 days away and we're super excited to see what Designers have in store for us this Spring/Summer 2013. Beginning 31 August and running until 8 September,...

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

Olivia Windsor

August 26, 2013

Beauty, Beauty Event

Market HQ At the Market HQ runway, two runway make up looks were created to show case the street-inspired designer fashions.   Look 1 was playful, bold and creative at the Market HQ runway. The...

MERCEDES BENZ FASHION FESTIVAL SYDNEY: TREND SHOW BEAUTY LOOKS

Olivia Windsor

August 25, 2013

Beauty, Get The Look, Skincare and Haircare, Trends

Mercedes Benz Fashion Festival Sydney (MBFFS) kicked off with a bang last week with the opening night Trend Gala show held at Sydney Town Hall. Designers such as Bec & Bridge, Camilla and Marc, Alice...

MERCEDES BENZ FASHION FESTIVAL SYDNEY: GENERAL PANTS SHOW – BEAUTY LOOKS

Olivia Windsor

August 25, 2013

Beauty, Beauty Event, Skincare and Haircare, Trends

The makeup at General Pants was distinctly fresh and dewy screaming SPRING to those counting down the last few days of Winter. Maybelline New York kept the focus on the eyes, leaving skin appearing fresh and...

KEVIN.MURPHY COLOUR BUGS

Olivia Windsor

August 23, 2013

Beauty, Tried and Tested

Sick of dull, lacklustre hair? Want wild crazy colour without having to completely commit to it? And, want to give yourself a mini makeover and only have minimal time to spare? If you’re shouting yes,...

L’ORÉAL PROFESSIONNEL AT WITCHERY SS 13 LAUNCH

Katherine Ng

August 22, 2013

Beauty, Beauty Event, Skincare and Haircare

Cementing its status as an Australian style authority, Witchery launched their Spring Summer 2013 collection -Bold Vision - at Sydney’s iconic venue Carriageworks last week.  Declaring a crisp and...

TRIED & TESTED: ELEVEN AUSTRALIA – MAKE ME SHINE SPRAY GLOSS AND I WANT BODY VOLUME FOAM

Thara Vidyaratne

August 20, 2013

Beauty, Brand Profiles, Products, Skincare and Haircare, Tried and Tested

ELEVEN Australia, the hot new name in hair care, says it offers a fresh approach to hair care. Simple to use, easy to identify and products do exactly what they say they will do. Couturing beauty writer,...

TRIED & TESTED: L’OCCITANE – LA COLLECTION DE GRASSE

Lisa Teh

August 20, 2013

Beauty, Tried and Tested

Known as the world capital of perfumery, the Grasse region in Europe has the honour of producing some of the industries most talented scents. Local growers learned to cultivate jasmine, rose, orange blossom...

INTERVIEW WITH BRIDGET CULLINEY FROM BROW THEORY… PLUS 20% OFF ALL BROW THEORY TREATMENTS

Amanda Wong

August 16, 2013

Beauty, Interviews and What's In My Makeup Bag

Recently, I sat down with Bridget Culliney, founder of specialist threading salon Brow Theory, to chat about everything brow-related. I've always been a firm believer that perfect brows are a must for...

HOURGLASS AMBIENT LIGHTING POWDER MIRACLE

Georgia Walsh

August 15, 2013

Beauty, Products, Skincare and Haircare

  When Cher Horrowitz's character in the movie Clueless was unsurprisingly rejected by her potential love interest, who happened to be gay, her voice over conveniently questioned, "Did I stumble...

HAIR BY KEVIN.MURPHY AT MYER SPRING/SUMMER 13/14 RUNWAY

Katherine Ng

August 12, 2013

Beauty, Beauty Event, Get The Look, Skincare and Haircare

KEVIN MURPHY BRINGS MODERN BEACH CHIC TO MYER’S BIGGEST COLLECTIONS SHOW YET Internationally renowned hairstylist Kevin Murphy has once again directed the hair for the Myer Spring/Summer 2013 launch...

MAKEUP LOOKS BY YVES SAINT LAURENT FOR MYER SPRING/SUMMER 2013 RUNWAY

Katherine Ng

August 12, 2013

Beauty, Beauty Event, Get The Look, Products

Myer's Spring/Summer 2013 launch kicked off with a bang last week with ambassador Jennifer Hawkins first on the runway in a beautiful Manning Cartell white dress with sheer panels. The dress and the...

SHU UEMURA ART OF HAIR SUPPORTS THE OPENING OF MAISON TSUMIKI

Katherine Ng

August 9, 2013

Beauty, Beauty Event

On Thursday 1st August, fashion savvy Melbourne locals, VIP clients, beauty bloggers and industry guests attended the official opening of Taka and Linda Nishimura latest salon venture Maison Tsumiki, an...

TRIED & TESTED: KEVIN MURPHY BLONDE ANGEL

Bibiana Whitty

August 8, 2013

Beauty, Tried and Tested

  When it comes to haircare my efforts have always been focused on styling products in a bid to tame the battlefield that is my hair. My hair is constantly at war with itself – dry frizz verses...

RIMMEL LONDON APOCALIPS LIP LACQUER – FEAUTURING KATE MOSS

Katherine Ng

August 7, 2013

Beauty, Beauty Campaigns, Products

Combining the intense colour of lipstick with a lacquer like shine, Rimmel's APOCALIPS Lip Lacquer is the explosive new make-up phenomenon hitting our shores. The new APOCALIPS Lip Lacquer range combines the...

SHU UEMURA DOES BEAUTY FOR DAVID JONES S/S13 LAUNCH

Katherine Ng

August 6, 2013

Beauty, Beauty Event

David Jones kicked off the new season with the launch of Spring/Summer 13 in Sydney last Thursday with their new face, Jessica Gomes leading the charge down the runway. CLICK HERE FOR COUTURING'S RUNWAY...

STYLE FOR LIFE DAY – ELEVEN AUSTRALIA JOINS UP WITH NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANISATION, HAGAR

Katherine Ng

August 5, 2013

Beauty, Beauty Campaigns, Beauty Event

ELEVEN Australia has teamed up with international not-for-profit organisation Hagar in a fight to end modern slavery and help abused women get their lives back on track. As part of ELEVEN’s involvement,...

BRAND PROFILE: KORA ORGANICS BY MIRANDA KERR

Thara Vidyaratne

July 31, 2013

Beauty, Brand Profiles, Products, Skincare and Haircare

  “Remember: What you put on your skin – soaks in – use organic!” -  Miranda Kerr KORA Organics began with Miranda Kerr's desire to develop a range of products that bring together the...

TRIED AND TESTED: PHILOSOPHY “GREAT SKIN IS IN” KIT

Amanda Wong

July 30, 2013

Beauty, Skincare and Haircare, Tried and Tested

Packing three of their best-selling products into one box, Philosophy's "Great Skin Is In" kit aims to overhaul the appearance of the skin. The three products in the kit - "Purity… Made Simple" Cleanser,...

REDKEN SUPPORTS GARY BIGENI X MATTHEW JOHNSON COLLABORATION

Katherine Ng

July 29, 2013

Beauty, Beauty Event

Gary Bigeni's edited version of his Spring Summer collaboration with Melbourne based artist Matthew Johnson was shown at an exhibition titled Art & Design in Melbourne's Block Projects Gallery. The...

THE TOP BEAUTY LOOKS AT PARIS FASHION WEEK

Olivia Windsor

July 26, 2013

Beauty, Beauty Event, Fashion Week, Haute Couture Fashion Week

It’s the time of year where the weird and wonderful in beauty is out in full force. Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week sees a fabulous display of the latest designs for the northern Autumn with dizzying arrays...

TRIED AND TESTED: L’OREAL SHINE CARESSE

Olivia Windsor

July 24, 2013

Beauty, Tried and Tested

Searching for the WOW factor your beauty look is lacking? Better than a lipgloss and more than just a lipstick: say hello to L’Oreal Shine Caresse. The new hybrid lip product combines the texture and shine...

DOWNTOWN BY CALVIN KLEIN – NEW CAMPAIGN FEATURING ROONEY MARA

Katherine Ng

July 22, 2013

Beauty, Beauty Campaigns, Products

Calvin Klein, Inc and Calvin Klein Fragrances have released the new worldwide advertising campaign video featuring Academy Award® nominated actress Rooney Mara for the brand’s latest women’s fragrance,...

THEY’RE BACK – NAPOLEON NAIL LAQUERS

Simone Pucci

July 19, 2013

Beauty, Products, Trends

For a limited time only, Napoleon Peridis has brought back nail lacquers to its collection. Including an array of seven colours, each are available in a sexy 11ml bottle - the perfect travel size...

TRIED AND TESTED: L’OREAL PARIS COLOUR RICHE LIPSTICKS

Olivia Windsor

July 17, 2013

Beauty, Tried and Tested

Searching for the perfect Winter lipstick? L’Oreal Paris Colour Riche lipsticks are the answer. Incredibly nourishing, these lipsticks are the answer to attaining comfort as well as glamour. The...

BRAND PROFILE: PHILOSOPHY

Lisa Teh

July 15, 2013

Beauty, Brand Profiles

"At the core of our brand we have a philosophy of hope for this world, a philosophy of grace, a philosophy of giving, a philosophy of just possibilities." - Philosophy founder Cristina...