Remember, You are Beautiful
Love this video – it’s a great reminder that you don’t have any flaws and that you are beautiful.
How to Choose Flattering Seasonal Makeup Colours
I’ve just been reading the latest issue of In Style magazine which has got me all het up. In the makeup feature, they list the latest fashion colours: Orange Fuchsia Violet Emerald And then proceed to tell you that everyone can wear them. Sadly, this is not true. For a naturally enhanced look, your makeup…
Are You Looking After Yourself?
Sponsored by Nuffnang Recently I took up yoga again. The first time I lay down for the meditation and just let myself relax I nearly burst into tears. I realised that I hadn’t been looking after myself very well. As a single mother of two primary school aged kids who play musical instruments, take dance…
My Makeup Essentials
Eyeshadow base or primer – $25 If you’re like me and find that eyeshadow just ends up in the crease of your eyelid a few hours after you put it on, you want some eyeshadow base/primer. I no longer would even bother putting on eyeshadow without the primer first. It keeps my eyes looking fresh…
Red Lips – Choosing the Right Shade
Don’t let the thought of a bold lop colour scare you off. There are many shades of red. Reds can be soft, rusty, bright, cool and warm. You can see in the pictures above that some reds suit me, others don’t, they make my lips the focus of my face. The reason for this is…
The Right Perfume for You
Do you have a signature perfume or a wardrobe of perfumes? Do you wear it only for special occasions or every day? Did you know that smell is our strongest sense, which is why a smell can take you to a situation or experience in your life so easily. Scents are broken down into 4…
M is for Mothers with Style – 12 Wardrobe Essentials
Many women, after they become mothers, end up losing their style as they spend all their time and energy looking after their families, as they put themselves at the bottom of their lists. With body shape changes also common side effects of childbearing, and often a change of lifestyle, many women feel lost when it…
What Flaw is That?
People don’t notice your flaws until you point them out. I learned this from a friend, many years ago at University. She had heaps of friends and appeared very attractive. One day I asked her what her secret was and she told me that she never ever points out what she perceives to be a…
Why is Being a Girl so Bad?
My 10 year old son had to write a speech this week titled “A Fair Go” and he so we were talking about what constituted a fair go. I was explaining to him that fairness and equality are really important and that for a long time there has been (and sadly still is) much unfairness…
Best Hairstyles for Your Face Shape – Diamond
Diamond face shapes have a narrower more pointed chin, and hairline. Hairstyles that Work for a Diamond Face Shape A fringe/bangs really work well with this face shape. It can either be blunt cut, or more wispy or side swept. Layers around the chin also work well to soften your jawline and if your chin…
Who Suits a Pixie Haircut?
Anne Hathaway is currently sporting a pixie crop hairstyle and on the right features it looks gorgeous. Having spent some time studying those women who rock it I’ve come up with a few pointers on the features you need to make it work. According to John Frieda, hairdresser to the stars, a measurement…
Give Yourself a Hand
Do you think much about your hands or are they just there doing stuff for you all day, without you really noticing? Why should you bother looking after your hands? I do appreciate my hands, and all the things they do for me which include: shake hands hold hands stroke pat express yourself more eloquently…
G is for Grooming
Clients always ask me how they can appear stylish and I have a number of tips to help them, but one of the critical ingredients is grooming – the topic of this post. Grooming is the first thing that goes when we are sick or tired. How much do you want to do your hair…
Is that Really a Compliment?
Today a guest post from New Zealand writer Pam Finnie as she discusses the sensitive topic of attractiveness and ageing in women. A few years ago I was at a barbeque talking to a professional man in his late fifties. He was telling me about a woman he knew who he thought I should talk…
How to Get Rid of Pet Hair on Your Clothes
Imogen, this seems an appropriate time to ask if you could do a post for those of us with pets please. The hair! It gets everywhere! Any tips on clothes to wear at home that don’t attract quite as much hair? I like wearing layered knits but they are not exactly practical when you have…
How to Choose a Flattering Hair Colour
Apparently 70% of women colour their hair. Yet frequently as I walk down the street I see a lot of people with unflattering hair colours. The most common problems are: 1. Too dark for your skin – just because you once had very dark hair, as you age your skin changes and you need to…
The New Revolution in Beauty
Maybe she’s born looking this amazing? Or maybe not … just love this video – watch it through to the end.
How to Get Smooth Hair
I got a comment on the weekend from one of my lovely readers asking about my hair and how it gets so smooth, so I thought I’d share a few pics and a video on how I do my hair as it doesn’t start out quite so nice! Excuse the terrible bathroom lighting! So…
How to Make Your Eyes Look Brighter and Lips Fuller
Many women don’t like wearing much makeup but still want some of the benefits that it can bring. We want to look less tired and more youthful, so how to do this quickly and easily – literally in a few seconds? Watch this short video to see my easy tips. What are you favourite quick…
How Long Should You Keep that Makeup For?
Makeup Buying Guide: What to Buy, and When to Throw Away – Guest Post Walk into any department store, and you’re immediately surrounded by makeup counters, and women in white or black coats. The coats are meant to make them look like some sort of lab technicians or scientists, but really, they’re just there to…
How to Conceal Dark Circles Under Your Eyes
Many of us as we get older get dark shadows around our eyes and this will make us look tired. So how can you easily conceal the shadows to make you look fresher faced and more youthful. Check out this quick video on how to conceal dark circles under your eyes.