Tag: napoleon perdis
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Makeup Secrets I’ve Learnt From the Pros That I Use, Like, Every Single Day
Tue, 16 April 2013 5:16PM
I’ll be on the set of a shoot all. day. long. tomorrow (I know, I know, you don’t feel bad for me in the slightest but it is going to be a long day! I’m drinking coffee already in preparation). Anyhoot (I meant to put that ‘t’ there, by the way – it’s not a… more
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How to: Look Expensive (Courtesy of Alex Perry at MBFWA ’13)
Tue, 9 April 2013 10:26AM
Yep. Looking a bajillion dollars when you have single digits in your bank account til payday is totally possible (I swear it on my mama). Just ask makeup artist Napoleon Perdis who created the “expensive” (his words) faces at last night’s Alex Perry show. Well, actually you don’t have to. Because I did. Here’s what I… more
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MBFWA ’13: Textured Hair, Makeup and Fashion at Christopher Esber
Mon, 8 April 2013 6:08PM
If this morning’s Camilla and Marc show was a lesson in the wearable, Christopher Esber’s was one in textures. Hair guru Renya Xydis for Wella Professionals took it literally at this afternoon’s show, drawing on inspiration from the clothing collection itself. “Christopher’s line is full of mixed textures. There are so many different fabrics from satin… more
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MBFWA ’13: Camilla and Marc’s Fresh Face and Sleek Strands
Mon, 8 April 2013 4:06PM
The first show to kick off Fashion Week was a lesson in wearable (for you and me, not just the Supes’ on the runway) hair and makeup. Insert excitable-jig around my desk here. Image: Napoleon Perdis/zeduce.org Ok, enough dancing. Let’s talk details. First up, the face: makeup artist Napoleon Perdis calls it “Nude, nude, nude. But with some… more
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Sneak Peek: The Boxing Day Beauty Sales
Mon, 24 December 2012 3:45PM
It’s all about Christmas now, of course. But, what can I say, I’m always looking for the next big thing. So I already have my Boxing Day plans sorted. For me, Boxing Day is when you end up with a box full of your favourite beauty products, thanks to the chaotic sales that occur nationwide. I’m sure… more
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How to: Get the 1920s Flapper Look
Tue, 4 December 2012 3:01PM
When it comes to TV obsessions, I don’t do Dexter, I’ve never been privy to Breaking Bad and I’m still in the throes of scheduling time for Game of Thrones. But Mad Men? Done it. Twice. Downton Abbey season 3 is already downloaded, and for the past few nights I’ve been kicking back and gluing my… more
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Try Now: A Big Beauty Night In
Sun, 2 December 2012 4:00PM
One thing I remember about beauty from my teenage years: it’s never only just about the makeup. Beauty isn’t simply about how well you apply your lipstick, or if your eyeshadow matches your eye colour. It’s also about taking care of yourself. And sometimes we just need a little pampering to make ourselves look and feel better. As we… more
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PRIMPED Poll: How Many Lip Products Do You Carry Around in Your Handbag?
Tue, 20 November 2012 11:50AM
You might remember a few weeks back I was talking about the amount of lip products that I was playing with at work, carrying around in my handbag, and inside my little makeup case. At last count, it was 24 lip products on my desk, but as for those floating around in my handbag? The… more
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Video: The Week in Beauty, Halloween, Cloud Nine’s Micro Wand and Meeting Lara Bingle
Fri, 26 October 2012 3:29PM
It’s been a busy week here at PRIMPED HQ, with an exciting collection from shu uemura, a new matte lipstick crush from Burberry, along with a few fabulous competitions to enter now. Check out our video, a wrap-up on the week that was … And a note or two … Highlight of the Week: Interviewing Lara Bingle for… more
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Halloween 2012: Napoleon Perdis Shows Us Some Spooky Makeup Looks to Try Now
Thu, 25 October 2012 12:58PM
Although it’s celebrated predominantly overseas, in recent years Halloween has quickly become one of Australia’s most enjoyed holidays. Any excuse for a dress-up, right? I’m sure a few of you are attending a Halloween party or two over this weekend and in the lead up to October 31st. To get us all party-ready, it’s time to… more





















