Last week we said a big congratulations to the participants of Nike's She Runs event — won by Victoria Mitchell who completed the race in 34 minutes and nine seconds — but now it's time for some insider comment. POPSUGAR Fashion editor, Ali, is a keen runner and took part on the night, smashing her personal best. If you're thinking about taking part next year, Ali has everything you need to know. On your marks. . .
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With the theme Punk: Chaos to Couture for this year's Met Gala, choosing our favourite beauty moment was always going to be hard, but we put the POPSUGAR editors' to the test! From Diane Kruger's pink-tipped ponytail to Cara Delevingne's sultry smoky eyes, we've got the look and the product we'll be using to get it at home. It's time to get your punk on, let's go!
Autumn can be a tricky one in terms of how the weather shapes up but there's no denying it, when the cool change hits our hair and skin can start to play-up! This week we've been looking for products that will keep us looking glossy, shimmery and well-moisturised from head to toe. Face serums, bronzers and lip treatments are just a few of the Autumn essentials we're coveting right now and our fashion editor, Ali, for one, is also looking to mix up her 'do. Come see our (right now) top beauty picks!
Fashion week may have ended last week, but it hasn’t stopped us dreaming about all the to-die-for beauty looks we spotted on the runway. So, it's really no surprise we made a beeline straight to the lip looks. We’ve also picked some essential must-haves that we just couldn’t live without (of course!). It's time for some TLC, come see…
It's been a crazy week here at the POPSUGAR office. There's been battles with the rain, Jess had an unlpleasant trip to the dentist and we've gone in to a frenzy, in anticipation of next weeks busy fashion week schedule. So, in a bid to keep up appearances (hair, nails, teeth...), we've picked some of our favourite beauty must-haves for the whole top-to-toe body therapy experience.
Just one more sleep until Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia, and I'm starting to prepare my kit. Covering the shows from a beauty perspective is very different to fashion, because I'm backstage stalking hair and makeup artists and snapping models, instead of sitting front row dissecting the fashion trends. I start to see the beauty trends take shape while the model is being transformed in the chair — usually while nibbling on an apple or reading a book (cuteness!). I'm all about comfort when it comes to fashion week, because when you're covering over 40 shows in five days, all you really want is a hair tie, lip balm and deodorant. True story. Come with me!
I never hesitate when it comes to describing my style, much like our fashion ed, Ali. I'm a minimalist to the core and I am stupidly afraid of wearing colour or patterns. I love wearing black, white and grey; and I usually buy big investment pieces each season — like real leather, a wear-everywhere designer heel and 100 percent cotton or wool tops — rather than buying into trends. I like to think I'm understated, but still sexy. It's all very French fashion editor-like (yes Emmanuelle Alt, I'm looking at you), which is kind of funny because I'm an Aussie health and beauty editor! But the single greatest thing is everything goes with everything— which makes getting ready at 6am almost too easy.
When it comes to accessorising, I like to personalise my jewellery look while keeping to my mostly masculine aesthetic. I can play a little more because my threads are so plain, so you'll often find me stacking PANDORA rings, rocking a man-style watch, wearing line earrings and the like. Fancy reading an excerpt out of a minimalist's wardrobe? Come, come.
This week my goal was find the energy to keep up with my busy life. You know what it's like, right? Going non-stop at work only to get home and have a million other commitments waiting for you; relationships to nurture, friends to keep up with, family functions to attend. Add to that an impending 10K running race the small thing of planning a wedding and, well, yes. You get my drift. I'm busy. And I often feel pretty flat as a result. So I hauled in the experts this week and went about documenting how I could boost and stabilise my energy levels by taking their advice. From naturopath to nutritionist, personal trainer to meditation guru — it was quite the learning curve! So . . . did I get the spring back in my step? You'll have to click through my diary to see . . .
The Sugar team welcomed a new member this week — Steph! She's our new health and beauty writer, so lookout for her name on both Bella and POPSUGAR Health & Fitness. Aside from new staff member excitement, we're also gearing up for a weekend of relaxation before fashion week on April 8. Of course we need new nail polish, makeup and hairstyling products to go alongside our Easter eggs! Click through.
I must say, it's been a very challenging week for me. If you've been reading my daily diary posts, you'll know I've been on the hunt for my long, lost, love — motivation. We're all guilty of being too busy to eat well, exercise regularly (including really working up a sweat!) and even just giving ourselves some time out to do, well, nothing at all. Remember those days? This week I've spoken to a life coach, a naturopath, a celebrity trainer and a health retreat; all in the name of getting my health-conscious mojo back. I'm newly inspired and I've learnt a lot, step on in for my round-up.
