Beauty

NARS X ANDY WARHOL

Ever gazed upon one of Andy Warhol’s famed silkscreens and thought it might be fun to do yourself up as one of his pop art posers? Well, your dream is now one step closer to reality with the news that cosmetic brand NARS will launch a Warhol inspired range. The collection will comprise highly saturated colour and eye-catching packaging that... read more

BRAD PITT FOR CHANEL

Hear that? That’s the collective swoon of a majority of the world’s women and the shattering of a glass ceiling. Why? Chanel have announced the newest face for Chanel No. 5. Not just any face, however. This will be the first visage for the iconic fragrance that requires a morning shave.

Evergreen heartthrob Brad Pitt has reportedly signed a seven-figure deal which cements him as the premier male to front... read more

FASH FACE: ALICE MCCALL

The lived-in Heidi braids seen at Alice McCall’s SS1213 MBFWA presentation had us all wanting to tame our tresses into innocent up-dos. We caught up with ghd super stylist Sophie Roberts to found out how we could get the look.

1. Blow dry hair with a good amount of ghd Volume Foam.

2.... read more

FASH FINGERS: GRAFFITI PAINTBOX

In nail lust over celeb designer Whitney Port’s sister Paige and her super cool graffiti paintbox inspired digits.

Don’t get too excited though, ladies! She got her digits daubed over in LA, so looks like you’ll have to get DIY-ing.

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CARINE COSMETICS

It’s rare, if ever, that the discerning eyes of super stylist and ex-Vogue Paris editrix Carine Roitfeld are not rimmed in heavily smudged kohl. Her ouevre is devoted to clothes styling that screams sex appeal, and her personal makeup routine generally follows suit. We imagine that without the use of some industrial strength baby wipes, Roitfeld’s husband frequently wakes up to a wife... read more

AUSTRALIS GIVEAWAY

Perhaps the most unwelcome sound in the world is a camera shutter or digital bleep when you’re looking a little the worse for wear. Solution? A killer collection of foolproof cosmetics, of course! Australis’ new Paparazzi Perfect range keeps you looking like top dollar even between touch-ups.

Australis have tailored a prize pack of makeup that will keep you more than snap happy. Featuring Paparazzi Perfect Foundation,... read more

CRYSTAL RENN’S BLONDE AMBITION

For us mere mortals, a monumental hair modification is generally a reflection of a significant life change. A break up with a significant other? Mohawk. Death of a pet fish? Neon streaks. For the genetically blessed among us, though, a change of ‘do can help rake in the cash. Case in point? Plus-size/normal-size/pint-size model Crystal Renn, who recently dyed her signature ebony locks a startling peroxide white... read more

WANT TO BE A BEAUTY BLOGGER AT MBFWA?

Fashion Week is just two weeks away now, and everyone is gearing up in a major way. The industry only event is a draw-card for many die hard fashion and beauty fans, keen to see what goes on behind the scenes. One of Sydney’s pre-eminent hair salons, Oscar Oscar, are giving one lucky person the chance to be a guest beauty blogger during fashion week. Generally only media, models, bloggers, celebs, fashion designers, photographers and stylists are allowed to view the collections first hand,... read more

HAIR COLOUR TRENDS AW2012

If you have been watching carefully you should all now know exactly how to tame your tresses, splash on your makeup and groom your growth this Autumn Winter. But one thing I hadn’t touched on was what colour hair should we be sporting this winter? Is dip-dye done and pastel passé? To bleach or not to bleach, that is the question you need to have answered.

I asked the winner of the Hair Expo 2011 ‘Colour Technician of the Year’, Matt Clements from Assembly Hair in Queensland... read more

ASOS & NAIL ROCK TEAM UP WITH ELLERY, BIGENI & RWB

In a bid to further increase their brand awareness in Australia (not that they need it!), ASOS have teamed up with a few select brands for Australian Fashion Week. They have worked with Romance Was Born, Ellery and Gary Bigeni to create exclusive prints for Nail Rock nail wraps. As the first time being involved with Australian Fashion Week, we’d say they have chosen some pretty great designers! Each designer has developed their own print based on the collection they will be showing this... read more