Using a makeup brush when applying makeup can help you get a much better finish and application, but there are so many to choose from and it can be overwhelming to figure out what kind of brushes you need. Many brush kits include lots of brushes that you’re just not sure how to use and…
Body image is something that can be a tricky thing to grapple with. It affects many of us, the media and photoshopping don’t help us. And now that even every movie and video clip you see can be digitally edited (bodies changed and slimmed down – I kid you not, I’ve seen a video editor…
What’s the Right Style of Foundation for You? There are lots of different kinds of makeup foundations to choose from these days. Liquids, creams, powder, to name three. Each has its own advantages and when deciding what to wear, you may want to consider what kind of coverage you’re after. Watch the video below for…
How to choose the right eyeshadow colour to enhance your eyes – the ideal colours make your eyes pop and look brighter, and their colour more intense. In this video, you’ll discover my tips on finding the most flattering eyeshadow colours for your eyes and see my warm and cool eyeshadow palettes that I use…
Pencil, crayon, powder, felt tip liner? What kind of product do you use to enhance your eyebrows? Why You May Need Eyebrow Makeup Eyebrows are such an important part of your ability to express emotion and convey expression. A raised eyebrow A frown A look of surprise All these are conveyed with your brows. Look…
What makeup do you regularly apply and use? For some women the answer is none! For others, it spans the gamut of available makeup products. I was asked to share my makeup essentials. I wear makeup every day, a foundation (either a liquid or a mineral powder, depending on how “made up” I want to…
I’ve been asked to talk about choosing makeup, and selecting the right colours is such an important part of this. So I’ve made a video to show you some tips on selecting the right colours for you so that the makeup enhances your natural beauty. Choosing The Right Makeup Colours What you’ll find if…
As I’ve discussed before here, understanding how your personality impacts on your clothing and style choices (and how it’s way more important than body shape in so many ways), The personality dressing style that is used the most these days (with the casualisation of the work dress code) and with most of us also having…
As a fair skinned person with a cool undertone, and having had a cancerous mole cut from my back at age 26 I don’t try and get a tan, and even though I was brought up in the era of tanned skin being beautiful (and we’re talking really dark tans), and white skin was ‘pasty…
I’m asked quite frequently on how to find a flattering lipstick colour. This can be tricky as so often buying lipstick is not a “try before you buy” experience, in fact, you don’t try til you get home and then you are sadly disappointed with the result. Try Before You Buy Take a tissue and…
Your skin covers your body, it’s always visible even in small parts when you cover up with clothing. The human eye cannot help but look at skin, our eyes are naturally drawn to where the skin is (skin can be exciting – that’s why there is such a thing as strippers, and why most work…
Have you seen those snap closing donut bun makers and wonder if they really work? I decided to give the snap styling donut ones a go (sometimes called “magic bun makers”) as so often some of these hair tools don’t quite work as well as they do in the ads! Fortunately, I was pleasantly surprised…
How do the 5 art principles of beauty relate to fashion and style – and how to have style when you don’t follow or care about fashion – Find out more about this topic on the accompanying blog post The Aesthetics of Beauty and Style and How They Relate to Fashion
Charcoal toothpaste is all the rage on the beauty blogs and as a woman who cares about her teeth and knows just how a good set of choppers makes a difference to your overall appearance, I was happy to road test Carbon Coco Activated Charcoal toothpaste when they offered to send me an Ultimate Carbon…
Why is it so hard to find a flattering lipstick colour? There are a couple of reasons why which I discuss in this video. How to Choose a Flattering Lipstick Colour Test it on your lips – testing it on your hand will never tell you if it’s right – your lip chemistry may change…
These Old Feet Try Out Baby Foot As much as I have a largish shoe collection, I actually prefer not to wear shoes at all when I’m home and my feet can get a bit calloused and dry, particularly my heels. Normally I just moisturise with a regular moisturiser, my feet at night and every…
I was recently asked to share my eyeshadow application technique so I’ve made a short video plus taken photos of each stage so you can get a close-up view of what I actually do. 6 Step Easy Eyeshadow Application See images below for step by step reference. Before you start, consider whether you want…
How do I find a hairstyle that suits my face shape? This is the question that we were asked to discuss and share our thoughts on. In this video, Jill Chivers of Shop Your Wardrobe and I discuss the 5 essential questions you should answer before you cut your hair or choose a hairstyle! Face…
1. Be Kinder to Your Hair Washing hair twice – saves on washing as frequently and so having to blow dry as often, saving your hair from drying out so much (plus that time factor too in the morning). I always wondered why there was that “rinse and repeat” instruction on the back of shampoo,…
A memory I’ll never forget… … it was back in the 1990s and I was working at Penguin Books Australia. Walking to my office through reception, I was stopped by the receptionist to answer a query by someone who was waiting there. When this man spoke to me, my eyes began to water as his…
A nude lipstick is a great weekend or casual lipstick colour to own and wear as it doesn’t make a big statement, and you won’t notice so much when you eat it off. A nude lipstick is also great to wear when you’re doing a more defined or smoky eyeshadow in a darker palette if you…
