Just like our skin and hair, nails will also bear the brunt of winter this year. Couturing brings you our top 5 picks for nail care that will keep your hands and feet soft, supple and warm this...
For those of you struggling with the approaching cold Winter weather, you may be in a state of despair, but that doesn't mean your makeup has to be. As we move into dreary days and cold nights, it is...
This winter, take on a hibernation of sorts - one which involves a lot of TLC for your body, skin and hair during the dark days of wind and rain. Winter time should mean exfoliation and massage for good blood...
With the arrival of winter, our mood is not the only thing that will be dulled. Hair will suffer the same from the drier conditions, meaning that our hair regime may need an overhaul. Winter brings with...
As the cooler months are upon us, it is important to Winter proof our bodies. In the Winter months, our skin becomes dry and flaky as we use heaters and hotter water in our every day lives. The artificial heat...
Last week marked the launch of ELEVEN Australia, the newest name in hair care. Founded by two-time Australian Hairdresser of the Year, Joey Scandizzo and multi award winning fashion and beauty photographer...
The Cannes International Film Festival is in its 66th dazzling year, celebrating cinema from all around the globe. L’Oreal Paris are, once again, proud sponsors of the festival and supporters of the film...
Last week, Couturing brought you a list of the hot women's fragrances (click here to see the list). This week, we bring you some of the hottest fragrances out there for all men. Calvin Klein DARK...
Serie Expert by L'Oreal Professionnel has launched an innovative daily haircare range that helps those with fine hair to create volume without sacrificing the nourishment that other volumising products...
As the winds turn chilly and the inevitable arrival of winter approaches, to make myself feel better as the days become shorter and the light fades earlier, I've taken to getting the occasional spray tan...
cool. confident. edgy. CK One street edition is a new collection of "wearable art" makeup colours inspired by urban graffiti art. The collection represents a youthful and fresh faced...
With a father as a hairdresser, I have become quite the hair product snob. Luxurious quality is something I was accustomed to and snubbed anything found on supermarket shelves. So when given some...
Couturing's Editor-In-Chief, Lisa Teh, takes us through her makeup bag and the favourite products that she can't live without. Perfume I generally favor fresh, fruity scents. Marc Jacobs...
The ultimate beauty brand that combines botanicals and biotechnology has been launched in Australia at Mecca Cosmetica stores. Sunday Riley is an ‘innovative skincare and makeup line’ adored by...
Now that the dust has settled on Mother's Day, why not look at a new fragrance for yourself as we head into a new season. ME by Lanvin As the creative director of Lanvin, Alber Elbaz promises women...
It can be difficult choosing the right gift for your mum this Mother's Day. Couturing beauty writer, Simone, helps out by picking her favourite gifts for mum this year. NAILS Brighten your...
MAKE UP Napolean Perdis DeVine Goddess Lipstick Trio Mother's Day gift set ($55) As a gorgeous Mother's Day Gift, Napoleon Perdis is offering up the perfect trio of DeVine Goddess Lipsticks....
Couturing beauty writer, Georgia Walsh, shares her top 3 beauty picks for Mother's Day! MAKEUP Sisley Paris Phyto-Lip Shine in Sheer Raspberry ($45) This lip shine lands somewhere in...
Couturing beauty writer, Olivia, picks her favourite beauty gift ideas for Mother's Day. Perfume Chanel No. 5 Searching for the perfect perfume that will complement your...
For Toni Maticevski's Spring/Summer 2013/14 collection, 'The Tomboy Heiress', models took to the runway in stunning 1950's inspired designs. SEE TONI MATICEVSKI'S MBFWA 2013 RUNWAY WRAP UP HERE To...
No mess, no fuss and non toxic, threading is an Indian and Middle Eastern technique that removes facial hair using a twisted piece of thread. Dating back to the era of Cleopatra, threading has been extremely...
The beauty industry is apt at coming up with clever ways to part you with your money. Every minute it is coming up with new 'must-have' items and products that promise to do all sorts of things. It is hard to...
American Crew rubbed shoulders with fashion industry’s elite, at the much anticipated 50th anniversary of the Ermenegildo Zegna Wool Trophy, held at the Royal Hall of Industries in Sydney last...
Whether you want a smaller nose or a chin without surgery, concealer is your best option. Concealer really is a magical product. If used properly can hide a multitude of sins. However, there is always the ever...
“Find your own way. Have an open spirit and believe in your own beauty”- Francois Nars Modern. Audacious. Iconic. This is NARS. NARS Cosmetics is a make-up and skincare company created by artist...
The top 3 words when it comes to hair are texture, volume and freshness. And this is precisely what L’Oreal’s Tec.ni art range delivers. Fresh dust, Texture dust and Super dust are powders that...
Whoever once said ‘things end for something better to begin’ wasn’t kidding, with the launch of new magazine Elle Australia at the end of MBFWA, wrapping up an intense and inspiring fashion...
Christina Exie Models at Christina Exie stormed the runway wearing visors, which required the hair to be "quite clean and away from the face", said James Pearce for TRESemmé. The futuristic hairstyle had a...
See by Chloé, Chloé’s younger sister, captures the femininity, effortlessness and grace of the main brand twisted in an urban, edgy and spontaneous facet. Created by perfumer Michel Almairac...
Suboo Renya Xydis for Wella Professional wanted "to create something sexy and beautiful, like she's an It-girl". The hair was parted on the side above the eyebrow, and a plait braided down the part. The...
You may not have heard of ELEVEN Australia but you may be familiar with their hair treatment called Miracle Hair Treatment. This hair product, the first for the brand, has been a best seller since its launch...
For the first time in Australia, Shu Uemura brings new Shu Uemura Art Of Hair – a professional line of luxury hair care, in-salon treatments and styling products. Launched on our shores by L’Oréal...
Kiehl's brought a little bit of New York to Melbourne Central this week to celebrate the Grand Opening of its first Melbourne boutique. With a New York themed street party, the launch of the new boutique was...
LISA HO Directed by Alan White for ghd, hair at Lisa Ho was inspired by Helmut Newton. White said, "it's like a piece of art work in the art gallery - she's strong, she's powerful, she's streamlined, but...
Major beauty sponsors of MBFWA, Redken and Maybelline, have set up two fantastic spots at Carriageworks in Sydney, the site of Australian Fashion Week for 2013. Attendees of MBFWA can get their...
KARLA SPETIC Hair at Karla Spetic took the same inspiration as the collection, the themes of national dress and tradition. Sophie Roberts for ghd said, "we wanted to find a hairstyle that paid homage to...
ROOPA PEMMARAJU Hair by Redken was "ridiculously simple and achievable", said hair director Philip Barwick. Barwick's tip is to get "the products to work harder" with "lots of twisting and scrunching...
CAMILLA & MARC Beauty at camilla & marc's show followed the same inspiration of the SS13 collection "Concentric", the Russian Matryoshka Doll. Directed by Shane Henning for KMS California, hair...
With the who’s who of the fashion world piling in to Sydney this week for the annual Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Australia, some designers have previewed their newest collections in preparation for...
Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Australia begins next week and so begins the frenetic process of preparing to attend one of the most important weeks in Australia for the Fashion and Beauty scene. We...
Our gorgeous sun soaked days are slipping further and further away with the imminent approach of cooler weather. But just because it’s no longer summer doesn’t mean you should embrace 50 shades of...
Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick has garnered a cult following across the world for the irresistible glimmer that it creates. Like Bobbi Brown herself says, "nothing lights up the face like...
Each year, beauty addicts wait in anticipation for OPI's newest and limited-edition collections of nail polishes. In addition to the "Oz the Great and Powerful Range", OPI's latest ranges for 2013 are fresh,...
Redefine colour this Autumn by using a matte nail polish to complete your look this year. Worn and endorsed by many celebrities around the globe including Kelly Osborne and the Kardashians, this look adds a...
For a beauty addict, French pharmacies are a treasure trove of the most amazing, luxurious products one has ever seen. As common as your local discount chemist shop, pharmacies are scattered around the streets...
Chloe presents My Little Chloes, limited edition mini fragrances that will charm you at first sight! My Little Chloés are miniature variants of the Chloé, Love, Chloé and L'Eau De...
Under the guidance of Guido Palau, Redken Global Styling Director, we bring you 5 signature looks from Paris Fashion Week. Follow his know-how to emulate the trends with flair and...
Like its renowned range of leather goods, Bottega Veneta has transposed its knowledge of luxury into a wonderous bottle of sensual delight, in its new fragrance, Eau Légère. It...
Runway 7 opted for a look reminiscent of the pin-up era, but with the personality of a modern-day woman; think Scarlett Johansson in Vanity Fair. Flushed cheeks, rosy lips, and sparkling eyes made...
LMFF's Runway 06, presented by Cosmopolitan Magazine, took on a 5th Element vibe with a Leeloo-esque heroine. Strong facial features were highlighted with warm brown, gold, beige, rose and bronzed...
Black and white monochrome and leather adorned the L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival’s Runway 5, presented by Harper’s Bazaar. Bursts of colour were also in the mix with designers...
Fashion Week finally arrived in the most romantic city in the world, Paris! The beauty bar was set high during the stints in New York, London and Milan, so the latest fashion week had a lot to live up to. And...
Marc Jacobs’s popular perfume Dot has been made even cuter, now available in a solid perfume necklace, so we can take the scent with us wherever we go. The fragrance accessory features the...
Edgy, bold and mesmerizing encapsulates the beauty on display at L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival Runway 3, presented by Grazia. Models walked in the latest designs from Ginger...
The beauty look at LMFF's Runway 04, hosted by Madison, was striking and modern, with sleek, angular hair and a statement eye in a deep midnight blue. This translated well across the collections shown by the...
Last week we picked that L'Oreal Powder Room was going to be one of the highlights in Beauty during L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival (apart from the beauty looks on the runway, of course). Having visited...
Sexy, mysterious, magical. These are the words that spring to mind when you see the beauty look at L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival's Runway 02, presented by InStyle. Smouldering...
Elegance and sophisticated beauty oozed off the Vogue runway at L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival for the first of the L'Oreal runway shows. Opting for a timeless, classy look the models were polished to...
Elegance and sophisticated beauty oozed off the David Jones and Vogue runway on Tuesday. Opting for a timeless, classy look the models were polished to perfection. The makeup style proved to work well with...
Milan, the capital of Italian fashion, put on an unforgettable show during its latest fashion week. Couturing selected its favourite trends from the runways of Milan Redken’s Global Styling Director,...
Today's official L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival kicked off today with L'Oreal Paris Ambassadors, Barbara Palvin and Megan helping to make the launch something extra special. Barbara flew in as a special...
L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival kicks off this week showcasing the best of Australian fashion, and also the key beauty looks for Autumn/Winter 2013. Principal partner of the event, L'Oreal, will be...
Ever spent time wondering what your beauty colour palette should be to match your outfit? Well those days are over with the new Colour Genius app for your iPhone that helps you decide what your colour scheme...
With LMFF only a few sleeps away, Couturing picks out our favourite Beauty events during the festival. As L'Oreal puts it, these events are "Putting the Beauty into Fashion", and so are a must for all beauty...
With the launch of the new Disney movie, Oz The Great and Powerful, OPI brings us six limited edition soft shade nail lacquers that are inspired the story. The limited edition...
“I absolutely have no idea why Miranda hired her” “Tell me about it. We were in the Beauty Department and she held up this Shu Uemura eyelash curler and said 'What is this?'” – The Devil Wears...
With the L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival (LMFF) fast approaching, L'Oreal is launching a number of new products this month, some of which will be starring on models at the fashion festival. NUDE...
In their first Australian design collaboration, Maybelline New York has joined forces with We Are Handsome, the Aussie label known for its sassy and dramatic swimwear. We Are Handsome's "The Crossing"...
Nails have certainly not been overlooked at the latest shows at London Fashion Week. Some of the most creative manicures have been on display, as well as plenty of easy looks you can try out at...
The lead up to a wedding can be a very busy and stressful time for some brides. The weeks before are filled with pampering, prodding and pulling, to get you looking your most beautiful on your wedding day....
Even though your dress, hair and makeup are all very important on your wedding day, brides tend to forget the importance of their hands and nails. Your hands and nails will have new found attention on your...
THE BOHO BRIDE PART III - MAKEUP - In the third and final installment of The Boho Bride, we bring makeup inspiration from around the globe. Mirror the wandering look...
Models at Milan Fashion Week were sophisticated, polished and sultry. The runways featured flawless makeup looks you’ll be itching to try out at home. Couturing brings you our Top Five beauty looks direct...
No bride is complete without the right hair and makeup, and this certainly rang true for Couturing's Bridal Week editorial, Vow To Be Different, which featured the beautiful Nadia Coppolino. Hair and makeup...
BOHO BRIDE PART II - HAIR- In our second installment of boho beauty inspiration for the bride-to-be, we bring you the latest hair styles that will transform your locks for that special day. Focus on your...
"Bohemianism; unconventional, musical, artistic, literary... those who are wanderers, adventurers, or vagabonds" THE BOHO BRIDE: PART I - SKIN - For the free-spirited bride-to-be, a bohemian themed...
Marc Jacobs has released a fresh twist on his favourite feminie floral scents, inspired by sun-kissed pleasures and abundant with sunshine. The Daisy Sunshine Edition ($79) is a new take on the iconic Daisy...
Our first foray into oral care provides an alcohol-free solution to a delicate problem. Aesop Mouthwash combats the issue of bad breath with a combination of effective and plesant-tasting botanical...
Last night's MYER Autumn/Winter 2013 collection launch saw the creation of 1960s-inspired hair and makeup by KEVIN.MURPHY and Yves Saint Laurent. With the new season's fashion reminiscent of the 60s, the two...
London Fashion Week has arrived and brought with it a multitude of exciting new beauty looks. These beauty looks are the most striking, eccentric ones featured so far. While probably best left on the runways,...
Giorgio Armani has introduced Lip Maestro, a revolutionary lip lacquer that dries to a matte finish. With a gel-based formula and highly-concentrated pigments, the product's colour is incredibly rich. While...
It’s an old favourite and cult classic. If you haven’t already discovered NARS Bronzing Powder ($55), it’s going to quickly become a makeup kit essential! The diffused powder gives an all-over...
Makeup artists took a page out of Gothic romance classics like ‘Northanger Abbey’ on the London Fashion Week runways this year. ‘Dark, brooding, ethereal’, was the key look for several designers. And...
What happens when the world's most iconic supermodel teams up with most luxurious name in haircare? A revolution with a K. Kate Moss and Kérestase have joined forces, with the supermodel being...
As the New York Fashion Week comes to a close for yet another season, Couturing brings you all the massive hair trends that complemented the new Fall/Winter collections on the runway. EXTREME...
The name of Illamasqua's newest collection, 'I'mperfection', must not be taken in a negative context. In fact, even though it may be a reference to the things we may not like about ourselves, or that society...
Introducing a new BEAUTY She is vibrant and feminine, bursting with confidence. Her beauty is natural and effortless. Youthful yet sophisticated, she is comfortable in her own skin. Calvin Klein...
Amidst a sea of wonderful, exciting new designs at New York Fashion Week, makeup has been an essential ingredient for creating show stopping looks on the runways. Several makeup trends have emerged this...
It’s an intense week filled with colour, beauty and the creative energy of the very best designers. It is New York Fashion Week. Whilst fashion is the primary concern, makeup holds a very...
Who says that the only things you borrow from your boyfriend are his shirts.... Now you can borrow his hair product too! UN.DRESSED is a new stretchy, elastic paste that gives hair a disheveled messy...
The ultimate all-in-one nail product, Sally Hansen's Complete Salon Manicure, is now better than ever. The colour range has been extended to a massive 42 shades, further cementing Sally Hansen's position as a...
The New Year is the time where we like to make resolutions and attempt to overhaul our lives. During this time we reflect on the year we have had and set out new goals for the forthcoming year. This time is...
The luminous couture bottle has prime position on my mantelpiece. Elegant, romantic, an absolute classic; Miss Dior is a perfume I coveted for ages before finally making it my own. Miss Dior is one of my...
Napoleon Perdis believes that it is a crime not to prime. A primer is one of the most essential steps in any makeup regime, yet it is often found at the bottom of our makeup bags or tucked away and...
I’ve struggled for years trying to get some volume in my un-naturally flat hair, particularly when I’ve just washed it. For those of you who share my frustration, there is now a solution. KEVIN.MURPHY...
Back in November, Couturing was invited to the finals of the American Crew FACE OFF competition. The winner, Dean Tsopanis from Biba Salon was the lucky winner that evening with a style that took inspiration...
CLICK HERE TO READ THE SHAVING MAN: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW So now that you know what to do, there is still the small matter of navigating the innumerable men’s skincare products in an...
The image of a clean shaven man embodies the essence of refinement and evolution; a manifestation of the modern man’s battle to distance himself from the brutish archetype of his Neolithic antecedents. And...
Illustration by Candace Napier for Couturing “An enchanting and provocative scent ”- Nicolas Ghesquière Bold, quirky, sensational. These are the words that spring to mind when wearing...