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How to: Get Your Head Around Hair Products

Wed, 18 July 2012 8:15AM

Up until December 2011, I lived life with long hair. Leave-in conditioner and several elastic bands were all I knew. Now I am growing out my short haircut, I am constantly confused about which product to use. Welcome to my Hair Soap Opera. If you’ve missed season 1, let me recap: Episode 1 – 5: chronicled waxes that… more

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How to: Make Up Darker Skin Tones

Mon, 16 July 2012 2:28PM

Sorry Evil Queen, I’m not “the fairest of them all”. My nanna used to tell me, “embrace the skin you’re in, darling. There are women out there who would die to step in your shoes”. I used to give her a fake smile and walk away with a wish to be fairer. This only goes to prove… more

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How to: Pretty Up Your Armpits

Fri, 13 July 2012 4:16PM

Okay, we know what some of you are thinking: “Whaaaat?? Are you guys insane? I already tweeze my brows, wax my bikini line, fade my spots, colour my hair, purge my pores, and all the rest… and now you’re telling me I also have to have immaculate armpits?? Is a girl ever meant to sleep?” Look,… more

Body & Fragrance
How to: Use Crème-to-Powder Formulations

Wed, 11 July 2012 9:29AM

Apart from some epic fails and minor makeup misdemeanours, I’ve been able to work out why some textures work on me, and why some don’t. However, a cosmetic quandary that still stands is the crème-to-powder phenomenon. I have dry skin, so to me, the ‘P’ word is a dirty word. I want crème and hydration, but I… more

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How to: Do a Super-Easy Skin-Brightening Facial

Mon, 9 July 2012 2:53PM

Glowy skin never goes out of style. But while it’s in fashion every season, it’s especially lust-worthy in winter, when the winds and chill can zap skin of its soft suppleness. Here’s how to get your glow back … without having to leave your bathroom. Remove all traces of makeup with a creamy cleanser. Wipe off… more

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How to: Get Gisele Bündchen’s Sexy Tousled Beach Waves

Thu, 5 July 2012 10:27AM

Gisele Bündchen is ridiculously hot. That gorgeous Victoria’s Secret body, the gleaming skin, the cute-as-a-button son and stunning hubby aside, we can’t move past her volume-infused, beach babe waves. Here they are in all their glory: That’s why we recently took time out with Snowden Hill, Global Session Stylist for Fudge and hair stylist extraordinaire, recently in… more

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Couture A/W ’12: How to Wear Crazy Colours

Tue, 3 July 2012 4:56PM

While Versace kicked off the current haute couture collections by opting for sexy, signature smoky eyes, Dior took a big technicolour risk with its makeup. In rooms wallpapered with colourful blooms, models wore floral-bright hues on their face. Think poppy-red lipstick, washes of iris-blue shadow, and orchid-purple or grass-green eye liner. All. Worn. At. Once. Sure,… more

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The Basic Makeup Products Every Woman Needs

Thu, 28 June 2012 9:00AM

I’m a makeup virgin and totally clueless when it comes to wearing the stuff. What are your top tips for a basic everyday look and the products that I could use? Well, luckily, you’re in safe hands with us! We’re going to take baby steps today, starting with the top hardworking products that we believe… more

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The Beginner’s Guide To Wearing Colourful Eye Shadow

Fri, 22 June 2012 1:42PM

I have some brightly-coloured, sparkly MAC pressed powder eye shadows (my favourite shade is Aquadisiac), but how do I wear them without looking ridiculous? If you’re usually a less-is-more sort of girl, wearing colour, be it an acid-blue t-shirt, yellow nail polish, or a slick of coral on your pucker can be particularly daunting. The good… more

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How to: Emma Stone’s Twisted Hairdo From The Amazing Spider-Man World Premiere

Wed, 20 June 2012 11:54AM

We were inspired to dig through our ever-expanding picture archives this week after spotting Emma Stone on the promo circuit for her new film The Amazing Spider-Man. We’ve spotted her dashing from red carpet to photocall, and as per usual, this girl can do no wrong in the beauty department. Or the fashion department for… more

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