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Cinematic Beauty: Marion Cotillard
An occasional series: Cinematic Beauty I’ll be taking a look at those women whose style, beauty and talent transcend time and place — taking inspiration from both classic and new cinema: their look, their talent, their unique sense of style, and their classic and timeless beauty. This week, in keeping with the recently announced 2015 Oscar nominations, […]
Rocking a red lipstick on the Golden Globes red carpet!
Can you rock a red lipstick? Should you? While watching the 72nd Golden Globes I couldn’t help but notice the quintessential red lipstick making an appearance on a fewer of the older women at the awards. Now, red lipstick is one of those makeup statements that becomes tricky as you get older. Personally, I hate […]
The Beauty Issue’s first birthday!!
The Beauty Issue turns one. I’ve been thinking for the last couple of weeks how I could celebrate the milestone of the first anniversary of THE BEAUTY ISSUE. What could I do to mark the occasion in a memorable way that would mean something? At this time of year, there are many gifts and giveaways […]
Sunscreen, sun beds and the myth of the safe tan.
Sunbeds have been banned!! This week the decision to ban commercial sun-beds was passed in 4 states of Australia and will become effective on December 31st. This seems like a LONG overdue ruling but a very welcome one in my opinion. Why the ban? Or why in a country like Australia with so much sun […]
5 Books I loved reading in 2014.
As the year draws to a close, I thought I’d go back and take a look a few books I found to be good reads. No fiction in this lot unfortunately and with that comment, I will be making a pact with myself to find more time for fiction next year. But nonetheless as Christmas […]
Finding peace. If not now, then when?
Christmas cheer all the way through to the new year? Ah, Christmas, time with friends, loved ones and distant relatives. A time of giving, of gratitude, and would it be Christmas without a family argument? Personally, I’ve always loved Christmas and I truly treasure all the traditions my own family have created over the years. But […]
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Banish 10 years from your face. Part 2
Five non-surgical facial treatments. You’d be forgiven for thinking banishing 5 – 10 years from your visible appearance isn’t possible, unless you opt for a full facelift. Or, you’re curious but the idea of looking less than your real self, leaves you feeling a bit cold. You can’t see yourself adding dermal fillers to your […]
The power of a good skin consultation. 6 things to look for.
Have you noticed a change in your skin? With time and other environmental factors, the skin can begin to change. And, often, the first place most of us go is to the internet. But with so much information, you may leave with more questions than answers. A barrage of lotions, potions, and clever anti-ageing marketing […]
Vitamin C: Is your collagen getting enough?
Collagen keeps your skin healthy and resilient. Collagen is one of the building blocks of your skin. Found in your dermis (the living layer of your skin), Collagen (Type 1) is the fibre that gives your skin its strength, resilience and structure. It’s an essential aspect of healthy skin. Things go a little bit haywire. […]
Dermaplaning: Should you be shaving your face?
Should you be shaving your face for better skin? I’ve often thought guys who foamed up daily and shaved their faces with a blade had one up on the rest of us, as shaving in this way removes not only facial hair but also exfoliates the skin, removing dead skin cells and speeds up cell […]