Backstage at Dior with Bella Hadid and Peter Philips
Last week’s Dior cruise collection showing marked the announcement of Bella Hadid as Dior Make-up’s newest ambassador. To celebrate the partnership between the French beauty house and the up-and-coming...
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July’s Best Beauty Buys
1. Issey Miyake‘s freshest drop, d’Issey Pure ($195, 90ml EDP) captures the purity of water with uplifting notes of orange blossom and lily. 2. Our make-up favourite, Dior Mono Eyeshadow ($56 each)...
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Cabinet of Curiosities Clockwise from left: D r. Hauschka limited-edition Comeback Eyeshadow Trio; Bobbi Brown Highlighting Powder; Marc Jacobs Hi-Shine Nail Lacquer in Daisy; B. Balenciaga Skin EDP;...
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Backstage Beauty: Dior Haute Couture AW 16/17
Peter Philips applied the concept of haute couture to the makeup he created for the Dior runway. “I wanted to create, for more than forty looks, a free variation on eyeliner. It was a challenge to...
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Best Beauty: All Fired Up
There’s never a wrong time to paint the town red with vibrantly hued beauty essentials.
View ArticleBeauty Secrets: Office Ready in 5 Minutes
Forget about the morning rush – here's all you need to know to get your make-up done in five minutes.
View ArticleBeauty School: How to wear a Red Lip
Master the art of applying the perfect, smudge-proof and budge-proof classic red lip.
View ArticleBeauty School: Office to Evening in Five Minutes
Go from office to evening ready in a few minutes with these essential tips.
View ArticleBeauty School: How to Define your Brows
Frame your face and get the brows of your dreams in a few simple steps.
View ArticleBeauty School: How to Wear a Foolproof Winged Liner
Creating a winged liner doesn't have to be a complicated affair, just follow these foolproof steps.
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Best Beauty from the Haute Couture runway
Beauty looks that were an undeniably feminine ruled the Haute Couture runway. And the best part? Unlike some of the make-up we often see during the ready-to-wear seasons, these looks are wearable and...
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Best Beauty: Dior Skyline Collection
Make-up maestro Peter Philips turned to France’s most iconic city to provide the inspiration for his latest autumn collection for Dior. Playing with light and shade in order to evoke the breathtaking...
View ArticleBest New Beauty: Magic Wands
Move over lash extensions – next generation mascaras are the ticket to easy-peasy long, luscious lashes. Lancôme Grandiose Extreme‘s ($61) swan-neck shaped wand grabs lashes right at their roots to...
View ArticleBest New Beauty: Stick ’em Up
“The less time you spend on your beauty regimen, the more time you get to spend with your family, friends or yourself,” says Felix Nguyen, APAC education and artistry manager for Bobbi Brown. These...
View ArticleChanel Fragrance & Beauty Boutique to open in Britomart
The day we have all been waiting for is almost here: New Zealand’s very first and highly anticipated Chanel Fragrance and Beauty boutique will fling open its doors on Thursday 18 August. Located in...
View ArticleBest New Beauty: Red Alert
We never tire of painting our lips red and YSL’s new Vernis a Levres Vinyl–try Rhythm Red ($69)–is the perfect excuse to discover a new favourite. The clever formula delivers a glassy finish while...
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Best Beauty: New Zealand Fashion Week
All photography by Olivia Hemus for M.A.C Cosmetics
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Beauty Trend to Try: All Vamped Up
Lip colour takes a walk on the wild side with deep brick reds and purple hues making a comeback. 1. Gloss meets lip stain to create long-lasting colour in MAC Versicolour in Perpetual Holiday. 2....
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Backstage Beauty: Miromoda
If there’s one place you can pull of a blue-tinged inky lip without anyone questioning it, it’s the runway. Make-up artists working on the Miromoda showcase at New Zealand Fashion Week paired the...
View ArticleBeauty How to With Adele’s Make-up Artist
What is the secret to creating perfect winged eyeliner? Product cocktailing is key to achieving the intensity and opaqueness of the eyeliner. Start by outlining the shape of the liner, working from the...
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