It’s very easy in the chaos and rush of the morning (particularly when you are not only getting yourself ready but also others), to run out the door without actually having finished getting dressed. I know that I’ve: Gone out with the wrong shoes on Not finished applying makeup (kind of a half finished…
Ah grooming. It’s one of those ‘chores’ that many people avoid a lot of the time. I mean who likes ironing? Who loves blowdrying their hair? And if I had a dollar for every woman who’d said to me she doesn’t have time to apply any makeup …. well I’d have at least $789. Yet,…
OK, first up, I’m just going to say that I don’t believe in the concept of flaws. I believe our bodies are beautiful just as they are, that everything is an asset. Now sometimes we may want to hide some of our assets, but they are all assets none-the-less. But, I see comments here and…
I discovered the video recently and wanted to share it with you. I know many of you have no tattoos, but I know some do, and sometimes you may need to cover them up. I would think this technique would also work for port wine stains and birthmarks.
Blonde hair and cholorine are not best friends, not even close. Now you need to spend some time in a pool or spa for your hair to go green, but if you’re going on a holiday and don’t want to have to worry about it here are some tips from my trusty hairdresser Karleigh…
This ‘pretend’ ad was made for the Australian ABC TV show about advertising called Gruen . Each week the show challenges ad agencies to make an ad to sell the most difficult things. I think that this ad to make wrinkles sexy is one of the best I’ve seen and has a great message for…
I frequently get asked about some of my every day beauty products and tools, so I thought I’d share a few of my favourites with you that get daily use. Starting from cleansing, I’ve been using Cetaphil for years (recommended by many dermatologists) and it’s a great face cleanser. I have sensitive eyes for…
The other morning I was in the bathroom removing my old toenail polish in preparation for a new colour when my daughter came to ask me what colour I was choosing to wear. When travelling you want maximum mileage from your colour so I was in a small quandry as to which colour to choose.…
I received this reader question in my email: Where do you find all those lovely matching shoes in such a comfortable style. Every outfit perfectly co-ordinated. Where do you find the time to care for your kids, make dinner, clean house, have time with your spouse and kids and look so good. I would love…
How do you talk to your body? What you don’t think you talk to it? I can bet that you do. We have conversations with ourselves all the time and sadly, most women have negative conversations with their body the majority of the time. What are the common things your body hears you say?…
Hi Imogen, I’m a fan from the US and looking forward to building a spring capsule wardrobe (my first!). Love your style tips and ideas. Just read your post about dressing your age… Can you write a post about grooming, what is the bare minimum? I kind of hate wearing makeup. Don’t mind waxing eyebrows…
I’m often asked (since I’ve gone blonde, which I shared my journey from Brunette to blonde here pt 2, here pt 3 and here pt 4) just how to choose the right shade of blonde, as the wrong one will wash you out or can make you look and unflattering shade of pink. There are things…
Recently I’ve read some great posts on alterations, and yes, we all need them, and if you’re petite, or have a non-manufacturing standard body shape (well that’s pretty much 99% of us) then you really need to do them. So I thought I’d share with you some useful posts on the topic this week. A…
After my topic of finding flattering colours when you have warm skin and grey hair I thought I’d find some more reading on the topic of grey. Cindy shares her tips on how to go grey successfully. Lauren shares her tips on dealing with the emotional aspect of going grey And Sue shares her tips on packing…
As many people go grey their skin cools down along with their hair colour, but not everyone has cool grey hair and cool skin. Some people’s skin remains warm even though their hair has cooled and greyed, and if they choose not to colour it, find that it can look a little odd if they…
I received an email from Maria of Colour Me Happy who was asking on behalf of one of her readers about choosing Makeup Foundation Colours. It’s a tricky task, and I see so many people with the wrong colour, so here is my guide to help you choose. Undertone and Overtone of Skin The…
A couple of outfits from the past week – both would fit into the comfy casual relaxed style book! Maxi from Target and a tee from Boo Radley And then there are my nice Zara summer jeans in white with a cardi (weather has been warm then cool!) If you’ve ever thought about doing…
How to Choose Makeup Often there is a ‘rule’ that when you are more mature then you should steer away from any sort of makeup with sheen or shine (pearlesence) in it. This rule will work, if you have matte skin, but even if you are more mature, you may still have a skin that…
The first thing you want to think about when choosing makeup colours – from eyeshadow to blush, bronzer to lipstick, is will they flatter your complexion. You will find that when a colour doesn’t suit you, the colour of the makeup is noticeable, whilst when it does flatter your colouring, you are noticeable and you…
Sponsored by Nuffnang and Maybelline I’ve been asked to try out the new Maybelline SuperStay Better Skin Foundation (rrp$21.95) and Concealer ($14.95). It’s a new formula that is enriched with ACTYLE C, which is a vitamin derivative that helps the skin look fresh, healthy and radiant, promotes skin regeneration and starts to even discolouration in…
I was asked the other day how I manage to keep my new blonde hair from going warm and brassy (never a good thing when you have cool colouring like I do). So here are a few tips I’ve picked up from my hairdresser Karleigh at Anthony Nitson Hair who is a colour specialist. …
