Beauty

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH EVE LOM PRODUCT DIRECTOR AMANDINE ISNARD

October 3, 2014

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

The name Eve Lom has become synonymous with top of the range skincare. It's the type of product that can transform your complexion, taking it from dull and lifeless, to luminous and radiant. Once you start...

TRIED & TESTED: MAYBELLINE NEW YORK COLOR SENSATIONAL ELIXIR LIP COLOR

Ghadeer El-Khub

October 2, 2014

Beauty, Beauty News, Products, Tried and Tested

Couturing tried and tested the new Maybelline New York Color Sensational Color Elixir Lip Color and we are obsessed. Read on to find out what we thought. Released in 12 seductive shades, give your lips...

JANE IREDALE MELBOURNE BLOGGER EVENT

September 29, 2014

Beauty, Beauty Event, Beauty News, Features, Products, Tried and Tested

I love learning all about makeup. Everything I can possible know, I want to know. It makes me a better artist, and also satiates my inner makeup geek. Attending the Jane Iredale Melbourne Blogger Evening,...

MEN’S TRIED & TESTED: DUNHILL DESIRE BLACK AND MERCEDES-BENZ CLUB

September 26, 2014

Beauty, Beauty News, Men, Products, Tried and Tested

Need a new scent for Spring? Couturing men's writer Ash road tests two new men's fragrances Dunhill Desire Black and Mercedes-Benz Club. Dunhill Desire Black: Tall, Dark, and Definitely...

JESS HART AND LUMA COSMETICS FOR PINK HOPE

September 26, 2014

Beauty, Beauty News, Products

This year, to celebrate Pink Hope Charity, supermodel Jess Hart has leant her star power to support the fantastic cause. Hart's newly launched cosmetics range LUMA are the official sponsors of this...

BEST BEAUTY MOMENTS AT NYFW

September 24, 2014

Beauty, Beauty News, Features, Get The Look, New York Fashion Week, Products, Trends

With fashion week season in full force, Couturing takes a look back at the best beauty moments from Mercedes' Benz New York Fashion Week. Read on to find out how to recreate some of Spring's hottest looks...

NAILING NYFW

Ghadeer El-Khub

September 24, 2014

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

It was all about the nails on the runway at New York Fashion Week. Couturing has rounded up the coolest nail art we can’t stop obsessing over! Read on as we follow the trends to nailing fashion week every...

THE SECRET TO DEWY SKIN

September 24, 2014

Beauty, Features, Get The Look, Products, Skincare and Haircare, Trends

Seasonally apt make-up and skin care is important, and with spring here, it time to revamp your beauty kits! Fresh, illuminated, dewy skin is a perfect spring look to compliment balmy evenings and vibrant...

LANCOME HITS NEW LASH HEIGHTS WITH GRANDIOSE MASCARA

September 23, 2014

Beauty, Beauty News, Products, Tried and Tested

Lancôme has released its revolutionary Grandiôse Mascara, one that is already garnering a following with its first of a kind Swan Neck wand that is devised to provide access to all lashes for bigger and...

UNDONE HAIR, THE NEW HOT STYLE YOU NEED TO HAVE

September 20, 2014

Beauty, Get The Look, Skincare and Haircare, Street Haus x Couturing, Trends, Tried and Tested

It may seem counter intuitive, but to be best in hair this season, put down your brush. Trends in hair change with the season, just like fashion. Ever since Céline sent impeccably dressed girls down...

REDEFINING BEAUTY

September 19, 2014

Beauty, Beauty Event

Redefining your own personal view of Beauty was the catch cry of the Beautiful You event that happened on the weekend at the Royal Exhibition Building in Melbourne. The event was a celebration of all...

GET YOUR PINK ON WITH BRIGHT PINK LIPSTICK DAY THIS SEPTEMBER 26 TO SUPPORT PINK HOPE

September 19, 2014

Beauty, Beauty Campaigns

Pink Hope is Australia’s only hereditary health charity, helping to support families with hereditary breast and ovarian cancer. On Friday 26th September, Pink Hope encourages everyone to come...

YSL DANGEROUS REDS – NEW CAMPAIGN FEATURING CARA DELEVINGNE

September 17, 2014

Beauty, Beauty Campaigns, Products

Vernis A Levres the cult beauty product from YSL is a gloss, stain and lipstick all in one beautiful product. And to celebrate the new Dangerous Reds by YSL, for the very first time YSL wraps this iconic lip...

JURLIQUE’S NEW NUTRI-DEFINE LUXE RANGE

September 16, 2014

Beauty, Beauty News, Products, Skincare and Haircare

Jurlique has launched its latest divinely luxe range, Nutri-Define, three highly specialised products that deliver targeted skincare benefits that have Jurlique's 'Biosome 5' technology. The new range...

NEWS: LADY JAYNE SPORTS LUXE COLLECTION, SANCTUARY SPA WONDER OIL AND ESSENZZA FACIAL WIPES

September 15, 2014

Beauty, Beauty News

Here is what's new in the world of Beauty. NEW LADY JAYNE LIMITED EDITION SPORTS LUXE COLLECTION Looking good on the go has never been so easy with Lady Jayne’s NEW Sports Luxe Collection. The...

RAQUEL ZIMMERMANN FRONTS THE NEW NARCISO BY NARCISO RODRIGUEZ CAMPAIGN

September 13, 2014

Beauty, Beauty News, Products

"I wanted to create an extremely sexy fragrance that would turn a man's head." - Narciso Rodriguez Brazilian glamazon Raquel Zimmermann has fronted the latest campaign for Narciso Rodriguez's latest...

DISCOVERING THE SECRET TO GLOWING SKIN WITH JOSIE MARAN

September 13, 2014

Beauty, Beauty News, Products, Tried and Tested

Looking at Josie Maran, it's easy to say I'll have what she's having. Model, mother, entrepreneur, Josie seemingly takes on her many titles not only with ease, but with glowing skin while she's at it....

GUINOT’S SUPERCHARGED FACIALS FOR MEN

September 12, 2014

Beauty, Skincare and Haircare, Tried and Tested

After battling through the colder months, Spring is a time of renewal and revitalisation. It is also a time when one’s skin will tend to be on show more than ever. Spring Racing, the Polo, weddings,...

ghd LAUNCHES A REVOLUTIONARY NEW ERA IN STYLING WITH AURA

September 11, 2014

Beauty, Beauty News, Products, Skincare and Haircare

If you're looking for a new hairdryer, then look no further than the new salon professional ghd aura. ghd, the expert in heat styling, has unveiled the latest revolutionary product innovation to join its...

NEW SPRING BEAUTY MUST HAVES

September 11, 2014

Beauty, Products, Tried and Tested

While you don't need an excuse to update your makeup bag, Spring is a better times as any to be adventurous with new products. We give you the low down on Mecca Cosmetica's hottest new products which will...

KEEP BLONDER FOR LONGER WITH ELEVEN AUSTRALIA

September 11, 2014

Beauty, Products, Skincare and Haircare

ELEVEN Australia has launched Keep My Colour Treatment Blonde to help Aussie blondes maintain healthy, radiant colour between salon visits. The first colour treatment from ELEVEN...

BEAUTY TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

September 10, 2014

Beauty, Features, Lifestyle, Products, Skincare and Haircare, Street Haus x Couturing, Travel

Anorkelling off the beach at Gili island, sailing the picturesque coastline of Croatia or tearing up the snow on the alps in northern Italy. For those of us lucky enough to be able to do some of these things...

MSFW DESIGNER RUNWAY 4

Ghadeer El-Khub

September 9, 2014

Beauty, Beauty Event, Get The Look, Trends

Heading backstage to catch a glimpse of MSFW Designer Runway 4, Couturing takes note of emerging hair and makeup trends for summers’ festival season. HAIR BY KEVIN.MURPHY Inspired by the boho-chic...

KISS AWAY THE BLUES WITH LIPTEMBER… PLUS WIN ONE OF THREE CARMEX LIPTEMBER PACKS

September 8, 2014

Beauty, Beauty Campaigns, Beauty News

Liptember wants to get people talking about women’s mental health issues, so brighten up your pout to get the conversation going. Liptember has released their own range of lipsticks in every colour of...

REDEFINING BEAUTY AT BEAUTIFUL YOU THIS WEEKEND IN MELBOURNE

September 7, 2014

Beauty, Beauty Event

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and for a large proportion of women, what they see in the mirror isn't Beauty. So how do we define how Australian women perceive beauty? This is where Beautiful You...

BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: MSFW 2014 DESIGNER RUNWAY 3

Ghadeer El-Khub

September 7, 2014

Beauty, Beauty Event, Get The Look, MSFW, Trends

Couturing headed backstage to capture the best beauty moments from MSFW Designer Runway 3 on Thursday night. The inspiration ‘European Gypsy’ took center stage with the help of KEVIN.MURPHY and MECCA...

BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: MSFW 2014 DESIGNER RUNWAY 2

September 5, 2014

Beauty, Beauty Event, MSFW

Spring is here and so is the wonderful annual Melbourne Spring Fashion Week. We went behind the scenes at Runway 2 to capture all the beauty looks and to find out what's hot this Spring. Spring is here and...

BRIT IT GIRLS COMBINE FOR THE LAUNCH OF MY BURBERRY

September 2, 2014

Beauty, Products

What's better that one Brit It Girl? Try two. Burberry have landed the hottest model of the moment, Cara Delevigne, and teamed her up with the biggest model of the 90's Kate Moss, to celebrate the launch of...

SPRING HAIR TRENDS WITH CHRISTIAAN GEORGIO

September 2, 2014

Beauty, Skincare and Haircare, Trends

Spring is here! So it's time a time for new things and maybe new hair? We sat down with renowned hair stylist Christiaan Georgio at his new, eponymous hair salon at the Grand Hyatt Melbourne to discuss new...

TALKING BEAUTY SECRETS WITH MODEL CO AMBASSADOR ROSIE HUNTINGTON-WHITELEY

August 29, 2014

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

Earlier this week, Model Co Cosmetics unveiled its new range of natural skincare featuring an all encompassing range of products for all your skincare needs. The launch of the new skincare range featured the...

TRANSFORM YOUR SKIN WITH THE NEW VISIONNAIRE BY LANCÔME

August 29, 2014

Beauty, Beauty Campaigns, Products, Skincare and Haircare

This month, Lancôme launched the extraordinary new Visionnaire Advanced Skin Corrector, advancing on the original formula first brought out in 2011. With over 100 international awards, Visionnaire has...

GET YOUR NEXT FACIAL AT THE AWARD WINNING spaQ AT QT SYDNEY

August 28, 2014

Beauty, Beauty News, Skincare and Haircare

QT Sydney’s luxurious day spa, spaQ, has been recognised for its commitment to delivering the highest level of service at the recent Tourism Accommodation Awards for Excellence, awarded Health Club...

TAMING THE FRIZZ

August 27, 2014

Beauty, Skincare and Haircare

It feels like winter has been with us for a really long time and even though we've seen rays of sunshine, the cold winds, rain and cold temperatures have meant our tresses are a bit worse for wear. For some of...

GET THE LOOK: LORDE’S BEAUTY LOOK

August 27, 2014

Beauty, Get The Look, Skincare and Haircare, Street Haus x Couturing, Tried and Tested

Grammy Award winner, named International Female Solo Artist of the Year at the BRIT Awards, International chart topper, and fashion and beauty icon all before her 18th birthday. Oh Lorde, indeed. New...

ROSIE HUNTINGTON-WHITELEY HITS OUR SHORES FOR MODEL CO’S NEW NATURAL SKINCARE

August 26, 2014

Beauty, Beauty Event, Beauty News, Products, Skincare and Haircare

Model Co launched its natural skincare collection with face of the brand, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley joining founder and CEO , Shelley Barrett to celebrate the affordable and high quality range of cruelty free...

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4 TIPS FOR FOOLPROOF MASCARA

August 25, 2014

Get The Look, Products

Length, volume, separation and drama are generally the four elements we strive to achieve when applying mascara. Proper mascara application is key when attempting to achieve full, flirty lashes. Although...

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GET THE CELEBRITY TREATMENT WITH MELANIE GRANT AT DOUBLE BAY CLINIC

August 22, 2014

Beauty, Products, Skincare and Haircare

Melanie Grant Admittedly, I am curiously passionate about skincare. I love talking about it and learning about it. I can happily read up on the latest products and techniques for hours, trying to identify...

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GET EXCITED WITH SEPHORA’S AUSTRALIAN SOCIAL MEDIA LAUNCH

August 21, 2014

Beauty, Beauty News

We're one step closer to Beauty juggernaut Sephora hitting our shores. With its first store opening this December 2014 with a major flagship store in the premier retail development, Westfield Sydney in Pitt...

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BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: MYER SPRING/SUMMER ’15 LAUNCH

Ghadeer El-Khub

August 20, 2014

Beauty, Beauty Event, Get The Look, Trends

MYER launched its Spring/Summer '15 collection with a beautiful collection showcasing what is on trend for the upcoming season. Creating the Beauty looks for the show were KEVIN.MURPHY who did the brightly...

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MODELCO LAUNCHES NATURAL SKINCARE WITH AMBASSADOR ROSIE HUNTINGTON-WHITELY

August 19, 2014

Beauty, Beauty Campaigns, Skincare and Haircare

Iconic Australian beauty brand ModelCo will welcome current ModelCo ambassador and supermodel Rosie Huntington-Whiteley in Sydney later this month to launch a new category for the brand – natural...

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TROPHY WIFE X KESTER BLACK LAUNCH

August 18, 2014

Beauty, Beauty Event

Last week I had the pleasure of popping into the newly renovated Trophy Wife salon in Bridge Road, Richmond which has just been converted into an all-round beauty space, housing some of the loveliest...

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PURE BEAUTY, PURE EMPOWERMENT WITH JURLIQUE

August 14, 2014

Beauty, Beauty News, Products

The Jurlique Ideas of Beauty Fund was established to support the great initiatives which empower women and children globally. Every year, Jurlique releases their trademark Rosewater Balancing Mist in a...

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BEHIND THE BRAND: ANTIPODES NATURE

August 13, 2014

Beauty, Brand Profiles, Skincare and Haircare

With products that merge rich, natural ingredients with strong, scientific grounding, Antipodes Nature has created a winning combination that has found a cult following since its conception in...

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HOW TO GLOW ON YOUR WEDDING DAY

August 11, 2014

Beauty, Bridal, Wedding Hair and Makeup

Your wedding makeup is supposed to be the makeup that makes you your most beautiful you. It's supposed to highlight your best self and make your partner's jaw drop on seeing you walk down the aisle or however...

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BEAUTY NEWS: RIMMEL LONDON COLLABORATES WITH RITA ORA, L’OREAL PROFESSIONNEL TECNI.ART WILD STYLERS, KÉRASTASE PARIS DISCIPLINE RANGE, AND BOBBI BROWN FINDS A NEW MUSE IN KATE UPTON

August 7, 2014

Beauty, Beauty News, Products, Skincare and Haircare

RIMMEL LONDON x RITA ORA Introducing the new Rimmel London Colour Rush Lip and Nail Collection by British singer Rita Ora. The collaboration is an ultimate display of London cool, with Ora’s young, tough...

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BEHIND THE BEAUTY LOOK FOR DAVID JONES’ SPRING SUMMER LAUNCH

August 7, 2014

Beauty, Beauty Event

David Jones launched its Spring Summer 2014 collection with ambassador Jessica Gomes walking the runway showcasing the hottest new fashion trends, as well as the hottest beauty looks that we'll expect to see...

BEAUTY EDU, THE NEW NAME FOR BEAUTY SCHOOL

August 5, 2014

Beauty, Beauty Event

Walking up La Trobe St with my Beauty Editor on a freezing cold Thursday night, on our way to the opening of Beauty EDU, I was not expecting such a beautifully designed training academy and definitely not...

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KEVIN MURPHY ANNOUNCED AS HAIR DIRECTOR AT MELBOURNE SPRING FASHION WEEK

August 4, 2014

Beauty, Beauty Event, Beauty News

Internationally renowned hair stylist, Kevin Murphy, has been announced as Hair Director of this year's Melbourne Spring Fashion Week (MSFW) that will run from 29 August to 7...

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GO MAKE UP FREE WITH KOSMEA FOR MAKEUP FREE ME THIS AUGUST

August 3, 2014

Beauty, Beauty Campaigns

This August, go make up free with Kosmea to support cause-related charity movement, Makeup Free Me, to help shine a light on negative self-image, which 90% of women believe is a major issue in today’s...

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DARE TO DREAM WITH MARC JACOBS’ LATEST FRAGRANCE

August 2, 2014

Beauty, Beauty News, Products, Tried and Tested

Marc Jacobs has teamed up with longtime muse Sofia Coppola to launch the designer's latest fragrance, Daisy Dream. Coppola has directed the campaign for the perfume which features model Antonia...

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DIVE INTO THE WORLD OF MAKEUP GURU ELLIS FAAS

August 1, 2014

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

Collaborating with names such as Inez van Lamsweerde, Patrick Demarchelier, Mario Testino and Karl Lagerfeld and travelling the world to do campaigns for magazines and brands such as Fendi and Chanel, Ellis...

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MECCA NAMED AS OFFICIAL MAKEUP SPONSOR OF MSFW 2014

July 29, 2014

Beauty, Beauty News, Fashion Week, MSFW, Products, Skincare and Haircare

This year's MSFW is almost upon us, and this year, Mecca Cosmetica, as official makeup sponsors, have a few surprises for us. To accompany the bright spring time fashion, Mecca will create a series of radiant...

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WANT FLAWLESS SKIN? MALVERN ENDOTA IS THE PLACE FOR YOU

July 28, 2014

Beauty, Products, Skincare and Haircare

I don't know about you but the winter weather has wreaked havoc on my skin. Working in a heated environment means a lot of moisture has been sucked out of my skin, leaving it looking lifeless and dull. When...

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READY, SET, GLOW – THE MUST-HAVE PRODUCTS TO SAVE YOUR WINTER SKIN

July 28, 2014

Beauty, Products, Skincare and Haircare

Winter has well and truly hit the southern states of Australia with cold wind blasts and chilly temperatures. The effects of the wind, heating and general lack of moisture in the air can wreak havoc on...

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GIVEAWAY: KIEHL’S X DEBASER

July 24, 2014

Beauty, Products, Skincare and Haircare

To celebrate the New York inspired collaboration between Australian artist Debaser and Kiehl's, we are excited to be giving away a major prize of one of the limited edition prints created by Debaser for...

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ROSEHIP OIL: REVOLUTIONISING SKINCARE

July 24, 2014

Brand Profiles, Products, Skincare and Haircare

The abundance of products on the market means selecting the fundamental elements of a skin care routine becomes a rather arduous task. Perhaps one of the most underrated (and cheapest) products on the...

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TALKING ALL THINGS ANTI-AGEING, CHIA SEEDS AND PLASMA WITH PERRICONE MD AND MECCA COSMETICA

July 20, 2014

Beauty, Products, Skincare and Haircare

Widely regarded as the Father of the Inflammation Theory of Ageing, Dr Nicholas Perricone's approach to anti-ageing not only focuses on topical treatment, but also emphasises that what you put inside your body...

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IT ALL STARTS WITH THE BASE – LARA BINGLE TO LAUNCH TANNING BEAUTY RANGE

July 20, 2014

Beauty, Beauty News, Products, Skincare and Haircare

Bangin' body, A-List boyfriend and a wardrobe to die for, there's no wonder Lara Bingle is the name on everybody's lips. While you may not be able to nab Sam Worthington or her enviable collection of Balmain...

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THE FACES OF REVEAL BY CALVIN KLEIN, THE HOT NEW WOMEN’S FRAGRANCE

July 18, 2014

Beauty, Beauty Campaigns

REVEAL Calvin Klein is the hot new fragrance by Calvin Klein. The advertising campaign features British actor Charlie Hunnam, who stars in FX’s hit television series, Sons of Anarchy, and Dutch supermodel...

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BEHIND THE BRAND: ELLIS FAAS

July 16, 2014

Beauty, Brand Profiles

Ellis Faas has become a hot name in cosmetics ever since launching her eponymous beauty empire in 2009. It all begain when Ellis developed a collection of twenty-seven lipsticks which has now expanded to an...

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WHEN FASHION AND BEAUTY COLLIDE: PHILLIP LIM X NARS

July 14, 2014

Beauty, Beauty News, Products

After working with NARS for the past 14 seasons for his New York Fashion Week Runway shows, it only seemed like a natural progression for designer Phillip Lim to collaborate with the prestigious beauty company...

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EVERYTHING EYES BY BOBBI BROWN

July 14, 2014

Beauty, Beauty News

World renowned makeup artist and best-selling author Bobbi Brown is proud to release her eighth beauty book, Everything Eyes, published by Chronicle Books. To coincide with the launch of a new Bobbi...

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

July 11, 2014

Beauty, Beauty News, Products

The self-proclaimed city that never sleeps, I think there is a special place in all our hearts for New York. Whether you've holidayed in the bustling city, or admired it from a far through your TV screens in...

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SPICE UP YOUR HAIR THIS WINTER WITH A NEW LOOK FROM AMERICAN CREW

July 11, 2014

Beauty, Get The Look

Want to spice up your look this Winter? Well it doesn't have to be hard. Well loved men's hair care brand, American Crew are telling us that two of the hottest trends this Winter can be achieved with just one...

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BEAUTY NEWS: SHU UEMURA ART OF HAIR, COSMECOLOGY PARIS, GROWN ALCHEMIST AND ESSIE

July 11, 2014

Beauty, Beauty News, Products, Skincare and Haircare

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

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BEHIND THE BRAND: BOBBI BROWN, ENHANCING UNIQUE BEAUTY

Ghadeer El-Khub

July 9, 2014

Beauty, Brand Profiles

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

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

July 8, 2014

Beauty, Beauty Campaigns

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

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

July 7, 2014

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

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

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

July 4, 2014

Beauty, Beauty News

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

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LORDE X M.A.C.

July 3, 2014

Beauty, Beauty Campaigns, Products

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

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WHAT’S HOT IN HAIR THIS WINTER?

July 2, 2014

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

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

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

July 2, 2014

Beauty, Beauty Event

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

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

June 30, 2014

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

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

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

June 30, 2014

Beauty, Brand Profiles, Products, Skincare and Haircare

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

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

June 27, 2014

Beauty, Products, Skincare and Haircare

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

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

June 27, 2014

Beauty, Products, Skincare and Haircare, Uncategorized

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

THE NET-A-BEAUTY-BOX IS BACK

June 23, 2014

Beauty, Beauty News, Products

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

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BOBBI BROWN LAUNCHES RAW SUGAR COLLECTION THIS WINTER

June 20, 2014

Beauty, Beauty Campaigns, Products

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

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

June 18, 2014

Beauty, Products, Skincare and Haircare

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

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SAVE YOUR WINTER SKIN

June 16, 2014

Beauty, Products, Skincare and Haircare

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

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KICK MORE THAN JUST GOALS IN BRAZIL WITH OPI

June 12, 2014

Beauty, Products

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

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

June 11, 2014

Beauty, Beauty News, Products, Skincare and Haircare

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

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

June 10, 2014

Beauty, Beauty News, Products, Skincare and Haircare

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

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

June 7, 2014

Beauty, Interviews and What's In My Makeup Bag

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

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

June 5, 2014

Beauty, Beauty News, Products

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

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

June 4, 2014

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

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

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KARL KONES – WHEN FASHION MEETS ICE-CREAM

June 2, 2014

Beauty, Beauty News, Products

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

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COLORESCIENCE: NOT ALL MINERALS ARE CREATED EQUAL

June 2, 2014

Beauty, Products, Skincare and Haircare

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

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

May 30, 2014

Beauty, Beauty News, Products, Skincare and Haircare

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

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YSL LAUNCHES ITS NEW LOOK BLEUS LUMIERE

May 28, 2014

Beauty, Beauty News, Products

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

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SAY GOODBYE TO LIFELESS HAIR WITH HELLO HAIR

May 25, 2014

Beauty, Products, Tried and Tested

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

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

May 23, 2014

Beauty, Beauty News, Products

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

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GET GUINOT CLEAN WITH HYDRACLEAN

May 22, 2014

Beauty, Products, Skincare and Haircare, Tried and Tested

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

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

May 20, 2014

Beauty, Beauty News, Products, Skincare and Haircare

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

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BEHIND THE BRAND: REDKEN – A SCIENTIFIC APPROACH TO BEAUTY

Ghadeer El-Khub

May 16, 2014

Beauty, Brand Profiles

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

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NEW IN FROM NARS

May 15, 2014

Beauty, Products

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

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

May 12, 2014

Beauty, Brand Profiles, Products

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

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HOW TO GET A NEW WINTER MAKEUP LOOK

May 12, 2014

Beauty, Get The Look

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

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AMERICAN CREW LAUNCHES ITS LATEST COLLECTION ‘INDEPENDENT’

May 9, 2014

Beauty, Beauty Campaigns, Skincare and Haircare

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

GET THE LOOK: MAYBELLINE NEW YORK FOR MATICEVSKI AT MBFWA14

May 8, 2014

Beauty, Get The Look

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