How To Do A Flipped-Over Ponytail – The Hair Romance Series

Yee-hah cowgirl! Take the crown for the best ponytail with this easy-peasy style that looks super sleek for work, play or big-day. In this edited extract series, Christina Butcher, author of Hair Romance shows you step-by-step how to get the look. Happy Hair Days! Turn the classic ponytail style on its head with the flipped-over ponytail. By turning…

ByFranki Hobson12/10/2016

Homes Parenting

How To Decorate Your Child’s Room On A Budget!

Let your kid's inner interior decorating skills shine! Get them involved in the styling and look of their bedroom to create a space they'll love chillin' in, be inspired by and one that truly reflects their personality. Oh, and it is within budget! We've known for eons that colour can affect mood. So when…

ByFranki Hobson07/10/2016

Parenting

How to Be A Good Body Image Role Model For Your Child

Stick thin models, glamourised fashion images and super slender celebs have long been blamed for creating a negative body image for both teens and adults, but now research shows the issue is filtering down to children as young as age 8. Here's how parents can help nurture a positive body image in their youngsters... It's…

ByFranki Hobson03/10/2016

Bridal

How To Create A Grecian Plait: The Hair Romance Series

Whether you're going for Hollywood glam or Grecian Goddess, this elegant do will woo any admirer... In this edited extract series, Christina Butcher, author of Hair Romance shows you step-by-step how to get the look. Happy Hair Days! Inspired by classics from the silver screen, this beautiful braid pays tribute to the elegance and simplicity of the ancient Greeks.…

ByFranki Hobson01/10/2016

Beauty & Fashion Bridal

For Beautiful Hair Try An Asymmetrical Chignon: The Hair Romance Series

The perfect 'do for a traditional wedding or Hollywood glamour, this asymmetrical chignon will leave guests speechless at your beauty.... In this edited extract series, Christina Butcher, author of Hair Romance shows you step-by-step how to get the look. Happy Hair Days! This bun uses a similar technique to the twist and pin to create a…

ByFranki Hobson18/09/2016

Beauty & Fashion Bridal

How To Do A Triple Twisted Bun: The Hair Romance Series

It looks tricky, but it's easier thank you think. This triple twisted bun is triple the fun, glamour and style. Be the envy of the party... In this edited extract series, Christina Butcher, author of Hair Romance shows you step-by-step how to get the look. Happy Hair Days! This is an updo with a twist—three twists,…

ByFranki Hobson14/09/2016

Homes

6 Ways To Brighten Up Your Home With Ikats

As far as tribal designs and technical fabrics go, ikats top the list. But while it may have originated centuries ago, it has a distinct contemporary feel when used in homes, creating versatile looks from bohemian chic to city-sophisticated. Here's how to use it for a modern and eclectic feel in your home... Ikat (pronounced…

ByFranki Hobson08/09/2016

Homes

Rule Breaker Lisa Messenger Reveals the Key to Her Success

Need some girl power inspiration? Lisa Messenger is a successful serial entrepreneur, publisher, author, property magnate and business owner (13 at last count!). Lisa Messenger may be young, but she has lived many lives in the business world. From brokering sponsorship deals for The Wiggles and Cirque de Soleil and launching a PR company, to…

ByFranki Hobson05/09/2016

Bridal

Wedding Wines To Dine For… Ching! Ching! Try Rob Geddes Guide

It's the most celebratory toast you'll ever ching ching to, so make those bubbles sparkle with the tastiest drop of wine to ever grace your guest's lips. Hey, a dream wedding deserves nothing but the best! Photograph by Warren Photography As weddings are a time of celebration, nothing says this faster than Sparkling. But who…

ByFranki Hobson04/09/2016

Hair Skin & Body

Bacne (aka Back Acne): The Cause And Solution

Back acne is something no girl ever wished for. Learn the triggers and how to banish those breakouts for good... We hear a lot about facial acne, but the back gets a little left behind... Here, Emma Hobson, Education Manager for the International Dermal Institute and Dermalogica, explains the triggers and solutions to keep…

ByFranki Hobson02/09/2016