Bargain, right? Who wouldn't want an eyeshadow for $1. And not some ol' dodge one but a Max Factor one, no less. You'll save yourself $12 and it's all surprisingly easy which is good, because between the Emmys and Ed getting back with Jess, I'm a little bit brain-dead and a little bit heartbroken to wrap my head around complicated details. This is how it goes. You buy a Max Factor Masterpiece Mascara ($23.95) — which is good, because your one was looking a little bit gnarly and crusty; just sayin' — and you'll be able to purchase a Max Factor Earth Spirits Eyeshadow for just 1 smackeroonie. Ridic. Such a good deal. There are 11 shades to pick from, but I'm digging Onyx. Steel being on-trend at the mo an' all. Beige is also v. pretty.
Bobbi Brown is not only a master of doing makeup but of explaining how to do makeup. It's why I love her so. I always have a flick through Bobbi's Makeup Manual if I'm feeling stuck in a rut or can't seem to get my wing the way I want it. Her books are bursting with useful advice, insider tips and celeb insights. And her latest book, Bobbi Brown Beauty Rules, is no exception. Designed for teens, it's a gorgeous first beauty bible to buy a niece or goddaughter. As well as including the obvious makeup application tips, it's a book that addresses beauty from the inside out. Bobbi talks about the importance of being a good friend, of exercising and eating right and, of course, having a good skincare routine. Peppered with before and after makeovers and advice from models such as Coco Rocha and celebs like Hilary Duff (who also wrote the foreword), it's such a beautiful gift for someone just starting out with makeup. LOVE.
Bobbi Brown Beauty Rules will be available from 10 October. Stockists: 1800 061 326.
Skin. Whiter. Shade. Of. Pale. Must. Apply. Some. Colour. This has been the state of play for the last TWO weeks now. But I've been too busy to get a spray tan mid-week and I've been away at the weekends so my big exfoliator, tanner and tanning mitt just don't fit in amongst my travel-friendly beauty stash. 'Specially because I can never decide on which shoes. So I take 'em all. Lucky for me though, and you of course, ModelCo has come to the rescue with its new Jet-Set Collection. One Night Tan 65g ($12.95), Tan Mousse 100ml ($12.95) and Tan Gloss Shimmering Self-Tan 100ml ($12.95) are NEW and MINI. Exciting, huh? One Night Tan is an instant bronzing mousse that'll wash off in the morning, Tan Mousse is ModelCo's deepest, darkest tan to date that comes in a lightweight foam (Snooki, I'm guessing you want it, right?) and Tan Gloss is a gel with super-fine shimmering particles that add instant colour and long-lasting tan. Slip One Night Tan in your handbag for any last-minute hot dates. LOVE.
Before she went back to the blonde bob that 63 percent of you LOVE, Nicole Richie covered the October 2010 issue of UK InStyle looking fierce with her long bangs curled in a Bettie Page fashion and her black ponytail sleekly draped over either shoulder. Similar to Kate Hudson's look for British ELLE, Nicole's eyes are awash with pinks and purples. It's a strong, statement eye so it's been paired with a camouflaged lip and gentle contouring. I think I prefer Kate's makeup as I've never really been a fan of pink eyeshadow: too close to red. Whaddya reck? Is it a good look for the reality-star-turned-jewellery-designer or do you prefer seeing her more fresh-faced? In the interview, she talks Harlow, pregnancy and the past, saying that her 16-year-old self wasn't quite ready for body art: “I’m a Virgo and the sign is a virgin. So when I was 16, I got the word virgin tattooed on my wrist, thinking I was sooo deep and cool. And now I just look really weird having virgin written across my wrist and I have to explain it.”
Spring has sprung and it's wet, cold and DULL-o-rama. Sigh. Not loving it. Considering moving to Perth. But as that would affect Bella and well, my life, somewhat drastically I'm settling for a little beauty brightening in the form of this lovely nail duo from Mecca Cosmetica. The latest seasonal nail duo rolling out is called Marrakech Mystique ($40). Super bright and insanely pigmented, the set includes a hot pink and a bold tangerine. LOVE. You too? Got a fave?
Mecca Cosmetica Limited Edition Marrakech Mystique Seasonal Nail Duo ($40) is available from Mecca Cosmetica now.
Disclaimer: Probably NSFW. Especially if you work with dudes. Or people that don't wax.
Remember in Sex and the City — the series, not the movie — when the girls take a trip to LA and Carrie gets a little more (or less) than she bargained for when she books in for a wax? (In case you missed it, I'll let Carrie fill you in: "I got mugged! She took everything I've got.") Well I remember finding it hilarious. Hilar, I tells ya. Until it happened to me. Seems no one is immune to an over-zealous waxer. Not beauty eds. And certainly not A-listers. It was Sarah Jessica Parker's own experience that served as, ahem, inspiration for the ep, dontcha know. Fab asked if I complained. (I didn't. What could they do? Glue it back on?) Pop couldn't see what I was worried about. (She's the Sam Jones of the group.) Has the same thing ever happened to you? Have you ever had a Hollywood wax sprung upon you?
How do you get to be the world’s No 1 skincare brand*? By knowing what women want. Plain and simple. That’s NIVEA’s not-so-secret secret. They’re good at reading our minds and knowing exactly what we need and what we want.
Take their latest innovative deodorant release: NIVEA Calm & Care Deodorant. Not only does it give us what we need –effective antiperspirant protection – but what we want – a soothing sensation after shaving and a decrease in irritation. Winner.
Research shows that 36 percent of the material collected from shaving is YOUR SKIN. Eek! The upper layers can get caught in the razor because of the tricky curved underarm area, but they’re essential to help keep moisture locked in and prevent any skin damage. Without those upper layers, our underarms get all dry, itchy and irritated. Not good.
Enter NIVEA Calm & Care Deodorant aka The Answer to All of Our Prayers. It’s jam-packed with provitamin B5 – to help increase cell turnover, replacing the top layers of skin quicker – and witch hazel to help prevent irritation and inflammation. It’s so super amazing that even people with sensitive skin can use. LOVE.
NIVEA Calm & Care Deodorant is available in a 50ml roll-on ($3.79) and 150ml antiperspirant spray ($4.99). Stockists: 1800 103 023.
*Source Euromonitor, per Beiersdorf category definitions, per Umbrella Brand classification, excludes fragrances, hair colourants, salon hair care, perms and relaxants razors / blades / depilatories, oral care.
Ruby Rose has never been shy when it comes to experimenting with colour. Ash blonde, peroxide, brunette, grey — she's pretty much done it all. And that's only this Winter. Just yesterday, while showcasing her clothing line, Milk and Honey in Melbourne — on a tram, as you do — she was all about the dark back and sides and long blonde fringe. But fast forward just a few hours and she's sat front row at the Designer Series runway for Melbourne Spring Fashion Week sporting a brand new 'do and hue. Now it's jet-black, heavily textured and features a purple-red streak at the front. Stylin'. She jumped on Twitter to say: "Ohhh this is my fave hair I've ever had!" Whaddya think of Rubes' new style? She's got the sass to pull off anything, no doubt about it, but I'm liking the darker 'do. You too?
What looks chic and cute at the same time? A side braid done with flair. Andy LeCompte, stylist to Demi Moore, Nicole Richie and Madonna, shows how to create a new twist on the look. Watch our video for his tips on how to create the mega on-trend hairstyle! You like?
Confused.com? Me too. Just when I thought I had the new way of wearing braids nailed — peek-a-boo plaits, in case you missed it — along comes a Gossip Girl and throws me off centre. We all know the Upper East Siders set the trends, not follow them, but I am beyond confused about how to pull off this hybrid hairstyle. It kinda looks like Nikki Reed's mash-up, but is way, way more complex. If I had to guess, I'd say there are approximately 15,703 braids making up the style. Mini braids, braided again, with rope braids wrapped around that and then a braid at the end for good measure. Braid-overload? Or do you like it? Would you wear it?
How do you get to be the world’s No 1 skincare brand*? By knowing what women want. Plain and simple. That’s NIVEA’s not-so-secret secret. They’re good at reading our minds and knowing exactly what we need and what we want.
