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Bella's December Must-Haves: WIN Everything Featured!

The clock is a tickin' people and we're on the fast track toward Christmas — only 20 sleeps to go to be exact!

The clock is a tickin' people and we're on the fast track toward Christmas — only 20 sleeps to go to be exact! Our December must-have list is chock-full of the best beauty products hitting the shelves this month, but we're getting into the Christmas spirit and making it just a tad more exciting than usual. Instead of just drooling over the lust-have buys, you can enter our competition to WIN all of the beauty loot you're about to see! That's right, over $755 worth of the latest skincare, hair products, fragrance and makeup products. To enter, all you have to do is like us on Facebook and then tell us in the comments section the party look you'll be rocking during the party season.

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This Week's Top 5 Celebrity Beauty Looks!

Summer has officially kicked off and our favourite celebs have been out and about sporting an array of party-appropriate hair and makeup styles for you to emulate.
Olivia Palermo

Summer has officially kicked off and our favourite celebs have been out and about sporting an array of party-appropriate hair and makeup styles for you to emulate. If you're looking for something a little more subtle, check out Alexa Chung's peachy-keen lip look, or if you want standout eye makeup, try Olivia Palermo's statement-making metallic purple eyeshadow. Click through to see our top five edit!

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10 of the Best: Lip Balms With SPF to Protect Your Pout

It might be one place you forget to look after when you're thinking about sun protection, but your lips are one of the more frequent places you'll get burnt.
10 of the Best Lip Balms Containing SPF Sun Protection

It might be one place you forget to look after when you're thinking about sun protection, but your lips are one of the more frequent places you'll get burnt. Unfortunately, lip gloss doesn't count — in fact, shiny surfaces attract sunlight so we've dug up ten of the best lip balms featuring SPF. The good news is they also offer the soothing benefits of vitamin E, aloe vera and cocoa butter. Check out our top 10 now!

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Hot to Trot: Your Race Day Clutch Essentials Sorted!

With Derby Day happening next Saturday and Melbourne Cup just around the corner, it's time to start thinking about the beauty essentials that should make it into your clutch for the big day.

With Derby Day happening next Saturday and Melbourne Cup just around the corner, it's time to start thinking about the beauty essentials that should make it into your clutch for the big day. And don't despair if you're not off to Flemington for a day of fashions on the field, these purse-friendly products will keep you looking fresh and fab all day long, whatever the occasion!

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5 Denim-Coloured Nail Polishes Inspired by Elizabeth Olsen

Joined by her big sisters, Ashley and Mary-Kate, Elizabeth Olsen celebrated her Nylon cover in NYC last night.

Joined by her big sisters, Ashley and Mary-Kate, Elizabeth Olsen celebrated her Nylon cover in NYC last night. Wearing a deep berry lip tint and that signature Olsen complexion (read: flawless, radiant and ivory) the Martha Marcy May Marlene actress finished off her look with a denim blue polish. It's a pretty shade that suits all skin tones, and if you didn't manage to snag one of Chanel's Fashion's Night Out denim colours, we've got five great blue finds for you.

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Bella's August Must Haves: Things You Need to Own NOW!

Never have we had such a hard task whittling down a HUGE list of new releases to our top 10 must haves.
New Beauty Products Released in August 2011

Never have we had such a hard task whittling down a HUGE list of new releases to our top 10 must haves. In fact, we cheated. We included 11. But we hope you'll agree that they're all every bit as amazing as we think. From a luxe lust-have in the shape of Sisley's "mask of instant youth" to two bargain foundations that give the prestige players a run for their money, it's a month of innovations including the first hair scrub we've come across. It's also the month that sees the much-anticipated release of Burberry Beauty. And St Tropez Naturals. And COVERGIRL NatureLuxe. And much more!

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10 of the Best: Bold, Bright and Trendy Neon Nail Polishes

Neon nails are so hot right now.
10 of the Best: Neon Nail Polishes

Neon nails are so hot right now. They're the easiest way to add a pop of colour to your Winter wardrobe and we're seeing plenty of new releases from Bloom (designed by Sass & Bide, no less), Orly and Kit Cosmetics hit shelves. The best way to brighten up a drab day, we've rounded up 10 of our favourite hues — from neon yellow to fluro green, there are some punchy pigments here so be prepared: sunnies at the ready! And don't be fooled by Orly's Flirty and Frolic looking a little pastel-hued in the picture, they still pack a mean punch — just check out me wearing the shades on our Facebook page! What do you think of the colours? Got a favourite one?

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Word. Sass & Bide Are Bloom's Latest Nail Polish Designers

Over the years cult Aussie beauty brand Bloom Cosmetics has teamed up with some pretty high-profile local designers to create limited edition nail duos, but none bigger than its latest coup: Sass & Bide!

Over the years cult Aussie beauty brand Bloom Cosmetics has teamed up with some pretty high-profile local designers to create limited edition nail duos, but none bigger than its latest coup: Sass & Bide! Inspired by the label's S/S 2011 collection "Boogie & the Historymaker," the bold teal (Sass & Bide I) and fluro chartreuse (Sass & Bide II) stay true to the design duo's love of bold, eclectic hues and as usual, $2 from the sale of each bottle will be donated to the Children’s Hospital Foundation. Heidi Middleton, co-founder of Sass & Bide, says: "These vivid shades were designed for the girl who walks to the beat of her own drum and who isn’t afraid to express herself with colour and creativity," so if that sounds like you, pick up a polish pronto.

Sass & Bide I and sass & Bide II are $19.95 each and will be available from August 1.

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Give Your Lips a Boost With Bloom's Fruity New Lip Balms!

If you're into matching your makeup to your mani/handbag/shoes then you'll love the latest collaboration from Bloom.

If you're into matching your makeup to your mani/handbag/shoes then you'll love the latest collaboration from Bloom. The brand has teamed up with another Aussie icon, Boost Juice, to create some mouth-watering balms that are inspired by and named after six smoothies — so now you can match your pout to your punch! Available in Strawberry Squeeze, Mango Tango, Banana Buzz, Watermelon Crush, Berry Bang and Tropical Storm, the balms feature beeswax, jojoba oil and vitamin E to soothe, nourish and moisturise lips. We suggest snapping up these cutie patooties quick-smart! What do you think, are you keen to give them a whirl?

Bloom Lip Balms ($6.95 each) are available now. Stockists: 03 9421 0200.

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Winter Skin Saviours: 10 of the Best Body or All-Round Balms

Winter is proving to be far from a wonderland.
Ten of the Best Body Balms to Get Your Through Winter!

Winter is proving to be far from a wonderland. All this dreary wet weather is wreaking havoc with people's skin. But we have a solution. Bust out the balms! The big sister to your Summer-friendly lotions, balms tend to be richer and more nourishing so they're often suited to more mature skin. But when the freezing temperatures hit, it's time to break out the big guns. We've rounded up 10 of the best, from luxe to less. Check 'em out!