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2011 Myer Spring/Summer Collection: Makeup that glows and glimmers

Fri, 12 August 2011 11:33AM

Last night MYER held their 2011 Spring/Summer Collection Launch, Primps, and from a beauty ed’s perspective, all I can really say is this: WOWZERS. You’ll see why in a second, but here’s a hint: Glitter, loads of glitter. I went backstage to witness all the hair and makeup goodness in the flesh, and boy, the creativity… more

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Summer Inspiration: Makeup ideas from RAFW 2011

Mon, 16 May 2011 9:56AM

Not basking in a bath of bronze and Bo-ho as seasons gone by, RAFW 2011 revealed some truly beautiful looks that, luckily, you don’t need a masters in makeup artistry to replicate at home. Like the many of the clothes there was a continuation of last season’s trends that can be put into a few… more

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Makeup Madness at the Myer A/W ’11 Season Launch

Fri, 4 March 2011 10:49AM

Yesterday afternoon we dived into all the behind the scenes super hair stuff from the Myer show with our very own PRIMPED Pro, Brad Ngata. And boy, was it a blast or what? It was then that I promised you today would be filled with baskets full of makeup fun from the very same show, thanks… more

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How To: Master Peach Makeup

Sun, 19 December 2010 10:55PM

Our resident makeup PRIMPED Pro, Nicola Burford, shows us how to nail peach makeup off the runway.

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Recipes to Beat Makeup Obesity Over the Party Season

Thu, 2 December 2010 6:43AM

I love this time of year, Primpers, makeup is at its most obese. It usually involves glitter, lots of different makeup looks to indulge myself in, lashes, and more glitter. The other thing it usually involves is late nights with sloth skincare routines and invariably, the curse of the morning-after makeup… How are we going… more

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Enlist a makeup expert

Wed, 3 November 2010 2:31PM

Can you tell me where I can get my makeup done for an event? I sure can Loulou! Getting your makeup done by a pro is a fool-proof way for looking sensational at that wedding/21st/party where your ex will be. Makeup gurus are trained to accentuate your best features, and because it’s a one-on-one session, you… more

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How To: Remove Your Makeup Correctly

Tue, 19 October 2010 5:00AM

Here, Nicola Burford proves the importance of removing your makeup correctly. No more panda eyes and clogged pores for you. Hooray!

How Tos
How to: Pastel Eye Shadow

Tue, 19 October 2010 4:03AM

Super makeup genius, Nicola Burford, shows you how to master pastel makeup like at Derek Lam S/S ’10.

How Tos
Master winged liner

Wed, 13 October 2010 2:29PM

I can never get my eyeliner wings identical. Is there a trick to make this easier? Uber makeup artist Nicola Burford has over 15 years experience in the international makeup industry and has worked with famous faces including Fergie, Dita Von Teese and Mischa Barton. Formerly a Senior Artist at MAC and an all round whiz… more

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Look after your mascara

Wed, 13 October 2010 2:29PM

My mascara often goes on clumpy. Is that just the product or is it my application technique? Uber makeup artist Nicola Burford has over 15 years experience in the international makeup industry and has worked with famous faces including Fergie, Dita Von Teese and Mischa Barton. Formerly a Senior Artist at MAC and an all round… more

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