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Party Bag Essentials: What to Pack For the Big Night

Whether you're the type of person who carries your life with you everywhere or you're a minimalist, you've gotta admit that a night out is much more fun when you've only got a small bag instead of a shoulder pain-inducing handbag that knocks everyone in your way.
What to Pack in a Small Party Bag or Clutch For a Night Out

Whether you're the type of person who carries your life with you everywhere or you're a minimalist, you've gotta admit that a night out is much more fun when you've only got a small bag instead of a shoulder pain-inducing handbag that knocks everyone in your way. As it's New Year's Eve we thought it was a good time to revisit party bag essentials — click through to see the only things you need to bring (aside from super essentials such as your phone, keys, ID and money), from fold-up flats to lipstick with an in-built mirror, and have a fantastic time tonight whatever you're doing!

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Real Beauty: 5 Minutes With Table Tonic's Louise Bell

World, meet our girl crush.

World, meet our girl crush. If there's anyone in the Sugar office we all collectively drool over, it's Louise Bell and what can only be described as her lifestyle brand, Table Tonic. The ex-magazine creative is the perfect mix of bright colour, health, amazingly simple style, chef du jour (hello foodstagram), blogger, mother, wife and successful small business owner. It's pretty safe to say we have life envy (in a good way!). We've always adored Louise's relaxed approach to beauty, and we think she proves the power of a good haircut and knowing your personal style. Ready to find out what she puts on that pretty mug as well as her best (un)kept beauty secret? Let's go!

Want more? Read our other Real Beauty interviews here.

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Go (Un)Streaking With These Self-Tanner Removal Tips

Fake tan is the way to go all year round — as opposed to sunbaking — but it's extra high on the beauty priority list come Spring racing because we're always chasing that beautiful, sun-kissed glow to match our amazing frocks.

Fake tan is the way to go all year round — as opposed to sunbaking — but it's extra high on the beauty priority list come Spring racing because we're always chasing that beautiful, sun-kissed glow to match our amazing frocks. But what do you do if you've had an unfortunate encounter with the beloved self-tanner the night before? Our guess is that even though you followed the directions carefully, you ended up looking less sex kitten, more striped kitty! Have no fear, we're going (un)streaking. For tips on how to make the patchwork look a little less obvious, just keep reading.

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This Week's Top 10 Celebrity Beauty Looks

We were spoiled for choice this week as the beautiful people came out to play all around the world.

We were spoiled for choice this week as the beautiful people came out to play all around the world. Lana Del Rey hit the GQ Men of the Year Awards and debuted some new raven locks and red lips, Katy Perry wowed us with her dramatic Jessica Rabbit-style look at the MTV VMAs, and Elizabeth Olsen rocked a bronze-brown metallic shadow that we can't wait to get our hands on! In fact, we were so inundated with beautiful, um, beauties, this week that we had to bump our Top 5 up to the Top 10 Celebrity Beauty Looks. So you better get clicking — there are a whole lot of gorgeous tricks to try in this gallery.

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Budget Buy Friday! 10 Cheap Thrills Under $20

What's on your beauty buy list this week?

What's on your beauty buy list this week? Maybe you need a new a new polish to send you soaring into the weekend, or if you've got a case of the Winter blues, why not aim for that dewy glow we see on so many celebrity red carpets? It's easy to achieve with a cream highlighter and some sculpting prowess. But the best part? They each come in at under $20. Products that will lift your mood and your confidence don't have to cost a fortune! You heard it here first...

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Budget Buy Friday! 10 Cheap Thrills Under $20

We're always on the hunt for a bargain and this week's instalment of Budget Buy Friday is jam-packed with them.

We're always on the hunt for a bargain and this week's instalment of Budget Buy Friday is jam-packed with them. From everyday essentials that you need in your life like pencil sharpeners, lip balms and towelling headbands — because there's nothing more annoying than getting a gooey face mask in your freshly-washed hair — to fun additions like a brightly-coloured hair straightener case and 2-in-1 eye and cheek compact, we think you'll find something you like!

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Suck It to Them: Ke$ha Shows Off Her Latest Tattoo

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Sally Fitzgibbons on How She Keeps Her Skin Looking Good

Sally Fitzgibbons is the first ever person to hold both the US and Australian Open of Surfing titles at the same time, but it's not just the water she's dominating.

Sally Fitzgibbons is the first ever person to hold both the US and Australian Open of Surfing titles at the same time, but it's not just the water she's dominating. Having recently signed on with ModelCo as the brand's Youth Ambassador, Sally is making waves (no pun intended) in the beauty world too. Here, we talk to the 21-year-old about prepping for a big comp and battling the elements to keep her hair and skin in good condition. See how she does it when you read more.

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New ModelCo Ambassador Sally Fitzgibbons Gets to Work

Pro sufer Sally Fitzgibbons is on location at Hayman Island for her first ModelCo shoot after signing on with the brand as a Youth Ambassador late last month.

Pro sufer Sally Fitzgibbons is on location at Hayman Island for her first ModelCo shoot after signing on with the brand as a Youth Ambassador late last month. Sally joins Dannii Minogue and fellow new signing Cheyenne Tozzi (whose sister Tahyna has her own beauty contact with Australis) in representing the cult brand, which is in the midst of celebrating its 10th birthday. The girls are shooting the new global advertising campaign, which will be snapped by Simon Upton, but that's not all that's happening. The brand plans to refresh its in-store set-up in David Jones and a new tanning product is on its way too. ModelCo founder Shelley Barrett says: "Not only am I excited to give our brand presence in store a new facelift and welcome our new ambassadors, I will also reveal our new tanning innovation that will be available this summer 2012." We can't wait! But for now stay tuned to Facebook for behind-the-scenes sneak peeks!

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Dannii Minogue Shares Her Hair and Makeup Secrets With Us

Yesterday we went behind the scenes with Dannii Minogue on her latest ModelCo shoot and we were also lucky enough to grab five minutes of the busy mum's time to talk about her role with the brand, her hair and makeup must-haves, and the best bit of beauty advice she's picked up from the pros after being in the spotlight for most of her life.

Yesterday we went behind the scenes with Dannii Minogue on her latest ModelCo shoot and we were also lucky enough to grab five minutes of the busy mum's time to talk about her role with the brand, her hair and makeup must-haves, and the best bit of beauty advice she's picked up from the pros after being in the spotlight for most of her life. Read on for the full interview.