Behind the Scenes
A statement for the season
1st September 2011
From natural looks to retro, sultry eyeliner and pitch-perfect red lips, get ready to make a statement this autumn winter season. Check out these new trends and don’t be afraid to wear daring lipstick shades or dramatic eye makeup. Draw...
Lit-from-within
1st August 2011
With grace and sophistication reminiscent of old Hollywood glamour, both Kim Kardashian and Jennifer Lopez always manage to look fresh and flawless 24/7. And these beauties know exactly how to keep – the glow! As our summer gently fades away...
Beauty with a conscience
1st July 2011
Get that feel-good style and take a natural approach to looking and feeling great! It’s no wonder that more and more women are turning towards natural and organic skin care and makeup products to full fill their beauty needs. Red...
Looking radiant and gorgeous at any age!
1st June 2011
Wether you are hitting the beach, taking a cruise or just lounging poolside this summer, then how you look will be uppermost in your mind. As we get older we need to work just that little bit harder to achieve...
Block party
1st May 2011
Block party – for the bold and the beautiful The spring/summer 2011 campaigns were splashed with a whole spectrum of striking bright colours applied in very bold and eye-catching ways. This season is all about strong lines, colour clashes and...
Pretty in pink
1st April 2011
It’s been a long, gray winter and time we started to inject some fun in to make-up shopping again and what better way to begin than to bath ourselves in the uplifting colour of pink! Make-up is breaking all the...
Scrummy mummy
1st March 2011
On-the-go makeup tips, designed for the time-constrained goddess! Finding the time for self maintenance can be really challenging, especially when you are running around juggling your work, preparing meals, and carting the kids around! Even famous mums don’t forgo makeup...
Blushing bridal make-up
1st February 2011
Blushing bridal make-up – fit for a princess! With Valentine’s Day being one of the most popular days to pop the question, many ladies will be faced with the issue of how to create their perfect wedding day look. But...
Fabulous and thrifty
1st January 2011
Fabulously and thrifty – Beauty on a budget! If your bank balance has taken a bashing over the Christmas season, don’t despair. Today more than ever before, you don’t have to splash the cash to buy hyped-up beauty products, when...
Illuminate the party
1st December 2010
Sometimes we just need a touch of light to brighten up our winter nights. By taking glamour to the next level we can bring light to our face and focus to our features. Too many parties, late nights, cold weather...
The art of darkness
1st November 2010
The art of darkness – how to go from bland to glam, in the blink of an eye! There are several takes on the smoky eye this party season, proving that we don’t have to rely on traditional black eye...
Seeing double
1st October 2010
Many be-spectacled women find the art of applying makeup for glasses a real challenge. But with a little thought and a few tweaks in your technique, your eyes can be just as beautiful behind the lens. Here are a few...
It’s A Man Thing!
1st September 2010
It’s A Man Thing! “Gentlemen do it too!” Its not only male celebrities, actors, and politicians that sit in a makeup chair before making a public appearance. More and more men today are not shy about being fashionable, styling their...
Keeping a Cool Complexion
1st August 2010
Keeping a Cool Complexion – How to prevent a make-up meltdown! The hot days of summer call for a shift in your makeup routine. Sweltering heat and humidity can wreak havoc with your summer make-up. Foundation may seem to melt...
The bronze age
11th July 2010
How to wear Bronzer and become a golden goddess – at any age! Bronzer remains a favourite look among Celebrities who love to have bright, glowing skin all year round and especially on the red carpet. When used properly bronzer...
Festival fabulous!
1st June 2010
The Alternative guide to festival beauty survival. What ever your style. . . festival glamour needs to be quick, effective and fool proof, but most of all, it needs to with stand sleepless nights and hungover mornings, not to mention...
Pretty pastels
1st May 2010
Pretty pastels With heaps of sugary treats in store for us this summer, its gearing up to be a glorious and colourful season, and the best part is, its calorie free! The new pastel trend as seen all over the...
Cheeky peaches and cool corals
1st April 2010
Cheeky peaches and cool corals! Spring is in the air, so get ready to refresh your look with the hottest shade being worn on the red carpet. This old-fashioned favourite is back on trend, and this season brings to us...
Nail the basics
1st March 2010
Nail the basics ‘Nail know how and easy maintenance for the perfect 10’ Banish those winter blues and shift your focus to a softer more romantic mood, get ready for this seasons beautiful nail polish treats, in elegant nudes, shimmering...
Look ravishing in red with a scarlet smile!
1st February 2010
It used to be that ‘back in the day’ red lips could strike fear into the heart of most women. But now with so many different formulations, shades and varying finishes to choose from, there is a perfect red out...
Sleeping beauty. . .
1st January 2010
A New Years resolution. . . for women who want to attain a gorgeous inner and outer glow. Getting plenty of sleep may not be enough to reverse daily environmental damage to skin, but by taking advantage of the natural...
Be in no doubt, its festive season and Smokin’ is back!
1st December 2009
The Autumn/Winter shows were ablaze with dramatic smoky eyes – the ‘to die for’ eye make-up often seen on A-Listers Kate Moss, Keira Knightley and Jennifer Lopez. Step up the glamour in muted metallics with the latest shades of charcoals,...
How to draw the line. . .
1st November 2009
. . . an Insiders’ guide on how to recreate the alluring guise of the iconic feline-eye. It has been a make-up must-have since Sophia Loren first hit the silver screen. A look that undoubtably oozes simplicity, style and sex...
