Want To Know What MAC’s Makeup Studio Looks Like?

I’ve been obsessed with this beauty brand for as long as I can remember, so imagine my excitement when I found out that they were opening a space dedicated to artistry in New York... I just had to go. Located on the Upper East Side, the MAC Cosmetics Makeup Studio is a grown-up’s playground filled with hundreds…

ByIantha Yu13/10/2015

Beauty & Fashion News & Trends

Mimi Elashiry: “My New Swimwear Label & Life In Byron Bay”

The story behind my brand name ‘Cheeky Swim’... The team and I collectively thought that this was a fairly apt name and a good play on words. I have a cheeky aspect to my personality and I love to wear very cheeky swimmers - I get funny tan lines otherwise! The design process… It was really…

ByIantha Yu11/10/2015

Destinations Hair Skin & Body Luxury

Inside Elizabeth Arden’s Incredible Red Door Spa

Shopping and sightseeing is all well and fun, but what do you do when you’re absolutely exhausted, jet-lagged to the max and just need some alone time? For me, the choice was easy… a visit to Elizabeth Arden’s famous Red Door Spa would be the fix-all I needed after a few crazy days in New…

ByIantha Yu09/10/2015

Hair Skin & Body

DIY Your Wedding Mani With These Tips

Step 1 - Your ring will be the focus on your big day, and having a perfect-looking mani comes down to the health of your own natural nails. “Nail growth comes from the matrix of the nail, and it’s super important that we look after them,” said Light. “I always tell my clients to keep…

ByIantha Yu08/10/2015

Beauty & Fashion Celeb Style

Whitney Port Shares Her Best Beauty Advice

I started learning about beauty just from my Mum. I am one of five kids - where four of us are girls. Beauty was always a thing in my household and I shared my bathroom with two of my sisters. My older sister loved makeup. Whenever a new thing would come out she would…

ByIantha Yu07/10/2015

Hair Skin & Body

3 Insanely Easy Ways To Take Years Off Your Look

As you get older, skin starts to lose elasticity as a result of your body churning out less collagen to keep it looking plump. But did you know that hair can also be a dead giveaway to your age too? “Hair can become finer, decrease slightly in diameter, and is more prone to losing volume,”…

ByIantha Yu06/10/2015

Hair Skin & Body Make-Up

5 Sunscreens For People That Hate Wearing Protection

Go White, Go Bright If you’re concerned about dark spots and pigmentation, then this lightweight cream could be the answer to your prayers. With added skin-brightening ingredients such as citrus unshiu peel extract, you’ll notice clarity and a lit-from-within glow after a few days of use. The best thing about this product, though, is the fact…

ByIantha Yu05/10/2015

Make-Up

Reboot Your Radiance – NYFW Style

What's the latest trend? This Spring Summer season has proved that it's all about bright, healthy-looking skin. “The look here at Dion Lee is basically beautiful, gorgeous skin,” says Garland. “I am working with this new M.A.C. foundation, called Match Master. It goes on like a tinted moisturiser, and it gives you this real skin effect. I…

ByIantha Yu02/10/2015

Make-Up

The 10 Commandments To Natural Looking Skin

First things first - beautiful looking skin starts from within. “Always hydrate your skin with a good moisturiser,” says Giraud. “You can’t achieve the natural look without great skin!” Don't go too heavy-handed with your foundation; a light base can go a long way. “Use a baked foundation and apply with a kabuki brush all over…

ByIantha Yu02/10/2015

Hair Skin & Body Make-Up

Ever Wondered What It Takes For A Ballerina To Get Ready?

When I’m backstage... We have to do our own makeup for most of our programs (at The Australian Ballet). It's actually one of the fun parts of the job and also a ritual for us all before every show. It's when the girls catch up in the dressing room and also mentally prep for the performance…

ByIantha Yu01/10/2015