I love flying. Always have. Love the excitement of airports. Love the glamour of it all. Unfortunately glamour is not a word that I associate with how I roll out of a plane at the …
A tale of two liquid foundations
Day-to-day I’m generally a no-frills, slap-it-on kind of makeup girl. There’s not a whole lot of point putting on a full face when it will be mostly facing a computer all day. I will put …
Want to take a peek in my March beauty bag?
I got a bit frightened by Day 24 of last month’s Instagram photo challenge. The photo of the day was “Inside your beauty cabinet”. My first thought was, oh my that’s a singular on the …
Fab Friday style tip: 4 key outfits for the Christmas party season
This time next week I’ll be in full prep mode for my husband’s work Christmas party. It’s just a small affair for … 1500 people. I was in a similar position this time last year. …
Makeup 101: are you a mineral girl?
Those who know me, know I’m a huge fan of anything in the beauty department that doesn’t take a lot of effort to get a fabulous result. Which is probably why I’ve been obsessed a fan of …
What’s in my October beauty bag?
I’ve been in part-time mode for the last two weeks, taking time out to hang out with my kids and the Woogs. Apart from working *less*, I have loved go-slow mornings and a slacker time-efficient …
How to introduce your teenage daughter to makeup
Hands up if you have a daughter? Keep them up if she’s played with your lippie. Keep them up still if she’s old enough to be “borrowing” from your makeup drawer. My hand is well …
My face has fallen big time for this foundation
Is it possible to fall in love with a foundation? Figuratively (or FACEatively) speaking? I’ve fallen before – and I know I fall again – but the current objection of my affection will take quite …
4 ways to bring order to your makeup collection
One of the more pleasant side effects of this blogging gig is that my makeup collection tends to swell on a daily basis. Trust me, I’m not complaining. Lippies, concealors, mascaras and eyeliners. They are …
WIN: 2 x $250 makeup kits from b collection by bloom
If part of your spring clean de-cluttering is to ditch the dodgy makeup you’ve had sitting at the back of your beauty cabinet for more years than you care to remember, then listen up. Styling …
Things that make spring makeup colours go pop
A smokey eye created using purples; peachy cheeks; or a hot pink lip. Welcome to spring 2011’s bold new palette. And guess what? I’m not scared. I’m excited. Getting this look just right – and …
What’s in my August makeup bag?
This past month has not JUST been about finding my perfect red lippy (although, that’s possibly a makeup highlight that will be tough to top this year). No, it’s been about quite a few makeup …