Tag: makeup

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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5 Beauty Essentials I Can’t Live Without

Mon, 25 June 2012 4:12PM

Choosing the five beauty products that every woman should own is a daunting task. In my opinion asking a beauty junkie to choose between products is like asking a politician to answer a question without spin; it’s just not going to happen. So I thought I’d be cheeky and cheat a little (you’ll all forgive me,… more

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Nifty Roller-Ball Beauty Products

Mon, 25 June 2012 1:55PM

Big ones. Little ones. Soft ones and even silver ones … you name it, the best beauty buys in my bag have serious balls. Now, whilst you pull the brakes on that most un-ladylike train of thought, let me explain. Beauty products that deliver the goods via a ‘roller-ball application’ are the bomb. Not only are they… 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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YSL To Change Its Name To “Saint Laurent Paris”

Fri, 22 June 2012 10:35AM

It’s near impossible not to fall in love with everything YSL creates. From their sky-high Tribute heel, to their tailored jackets, right down to their chunky cocktail rings, I’m yet to see a collection, handbag or accessory, that I wouldn’t want to seriously consider trading in my car and apartment for. And don’t even get… more

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How to: Enjoy Several Cosmetic Seasons in One Day

Tue, 12 June 2012 11:06AM

Primpettes, you’ll be glad to know I am sporting a so-hot-right now hue of amethyst on my digits and lilac on my lips today. The problem is it’s unintentional. I’m freezing! Aren’t you? I get that purple is the hot shade of the season, but this is ridiculous… I want to sport a sunnier shade even… more

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Try Something New Tuesday: Amanda Seyfried’s Glossy Red Lip and Shimmery Eyes at the 66th Tony Awards

Tue, 12 June 2012 10:28AM

There’s something incredibly refreshing about the recent award shows and festivals that we’ve been covering such as the Met Gala and the CFDA awards. Although there’s still a a swag of stylists and a crew of hair and makeup artists on board to doll-up the stars, it appears that unlike other high pressured events, like the Oscars, more and more artists… more

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How to: Create a Great 5-Minute Face (Whilst Freaking Out Over the Time)

Thu, 7 June 2012 12:00PM

Apparently I mastered a major makeup miracle last night. After a Sunday of yoga, footy training with Junior, karate with the other offspring, market shopping, a read of the Sunday papers and subsequent nap (which was accompanied by pillow-crease face and type-face – a major hazard when you fall asleep on the gossip column), baking, and… more

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How to: Charlize Theron’s Shimmering Bronze Eye

Sun, 3 June 2012 7:00PM

I’m jumping back on board the eyeshadow train with a look at the fabulous Charlize Theron at a photo-call for her new film (co-starring K-Stew) Snow White and the Huntsman … Shimmering bronze hues work a treat on blue eyes, Primpettes, and what sets Charlize apart is that she’s switched up the age-old adage that a… more

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A Few Handy Hints to Make Your Smile Look Brighter and Whiter

Fri, 1 June 2012 8:19AM

One thing we all notice with celebrities on the red carpet is their piercingly bright choppers grinning from their lacquered red lips. Most, of course, are the work of veneers or teeth whitening and brightening treatments. Since the majority of us mere mortals don’t really have the option (or the allowance) to partake in such… more

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