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How to Dress for a Job Interview

February 21, 2013 in Body Image, Fashion, Lifestyle, Style, Work

Items listed at end of post When you’re going for a new job, the first impression you make is extremely important and a few things contribute to this. The first thing you do, the first thing you say and, often the most important part of a first impression, how you look. It may at first seem superficial to worry about how you look at a job interview, but the details and care taken when it comes to putting together your look says a lot more than you think it might. So no matter how much or little style or fashion [...]

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Does Makeup Feed Our Insecurities?

February 12, 2013 in Body, Body Image, Face, Gender, Lifestyle, People, Self

On a night out recently with some friends we were deciding whether to continue on to another, much bigger venue. One female friend protested. Her reason? She wasn’t wearing any makeup. Being my typical self I told her to stop being so ridiculous and I (truthfully) told her she looked perfectly fine and did not need makeup on in order come out. Another lady friend was happy to make a night of it and crash at my place, but on one condition: that I had ‘good’ makeup for her to wear to work the next day. To cut a long [...]

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Holiday Gift Guide: Women

November 29, 2012 in Body, Entertainment, Face, Fashion, Food & Recipes, Gender, Home, Style, Technology

Today’s guide is for the women in your life – your wife, sister, friend, mother, aunt, cousin, mother in law… We all know how hard it can be to find gifts for people so we’re aiming to make it as easy as possible with these guides. If you have anything to add to the list, leave it in the comments! Also, don’t forget our gift guide for men. Although I’ve separated these by gender, I highly recommend both gift guides as gender just ain’t that simple! And if the girl in your life is a bit of a geek, check [...]

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IMATS: Must See for Movie Buffs

September 12, 2012 in Body, Celebrity, Entertainment, Face, Film & TV, Style

Wandering between a Zombie and an Alien I snap a few shots before examining one of the models of Adam Savage’s head used in Mythbusters. It is an odd place to be, but at IMATS looking odd is the norm. We all have funny things that have nothing to do with our lives we fall into, for me, one of these things is the International Make-up Artist Trade Show at Darling Harbour, I have nothing to do with make up as a general rule, but one day I saw it in the Sunday paper and thought it would be a [...]

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I’ve Kissed Lipstick Goodbye

August 23, 2012 in Face, Fashion, Self, Style

Every Friday, I purchase and read WHO magazine. It’s a ritual. I read every page, including the beauty tips. As I recently read advice on how to achieve the perfect matte red lip, it occurred to me: I can’t remember the last time I wore lipstick. In high school (the nineties, baby) I was a fan of Australis and Covergirl lipsticks in frosty shades. As I got older, looking back at my formal photos, I was a slave to a dark, almost velvety red/brown lipstick. It was not my finest hour. Don’t get me wrong: I LOVE having fun with [...]

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A Crash Course in Makeup Application

July 2, 2012 in Face, Health, Lifestyle, News, People, Society, Style, Travel

I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve seen someone applying makeup in a car. Or the number of times I’ve heard someone bragging about how they practically live in their car and do everything in there. I’ve heard everything from applying makeup, to flossing, to brushing your teeth, to eating, to drinking, to putting on your shoes. Seriously. Putting on your shoes. In the car. While driving. I’m kind of over not saying anything. It isn’t funny and while you may consider it worth risking your life for such trivial pursuits, I do not want you risking mine [...]

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Video: Natural Day Time Makeup Tutorial

March 21, 2012 in Face

Today’s video is a makeup tutorial by my favourite makeup artist, Chloë Butcher. On my own blog I have ranted and raved about how much I adore her tutorials, her tips and her beautiful accent. Today I’d like to introduce her to all of you. I have selected this look as in this one video she covers getting a flawless base foundation, correctly applying cream blush, curling your lashes and the correct application of mascara, along with how to line and highlight your brows. It’s an absolute must see for anyone who wants to learn how to apply makeup. I’m [...]

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