We’re all familiar with just how long weddings really are and how important it is to get your hair and makeup just right so they look as good at the end of the night as they do when you first walk down the aisle. If any...
I’ve always wanted to be the kind of person that wakes up before dawn and goes for a lengthy jog along the coast as the sun rises beside me. Unfortunately, it’s unlikely I’ll ever be that type of person thanks to my aversion to my...
Despite never having seen a single episode of Game of Thrones, I’ve become a big fan of Sophie Turner through her endless red-carpet appearances and press junkets. The down-to-earth Brit and new ‘Mrs Jonas’ always delivers chic beauty looks and she isn’t afraid to try...
Creating a face and eye palette that is versatile, filled only with colour you actually use and that suits every skin tone, eye colour, hair colour and age is no small feat. However, it’s been done! Meet the Face Palette from Basics by B. If you...
People who suffer from dry skin understand the eternal struggle to combat flakiness and unwanted texture and the frequent disappointment of waking up with tight and cracked skin no matter how many moisturisers or masks you’ve slapped on. It seems that no matter how much time,...
Sometimes, after a stressful week at work, all you need is to put on your favourite music, have a bath and lather yourself in the most luxurious body products you can find. And when you’re stressed, what’s better than taking an extra helping of dessert...
Say goodbye to dark circles, acne scars, pigmentation and redness. Concealer would have to be one of the most versatile makeup products available and I think we all take it for granted. There are makeup artists who forego foundation in place of just covering blemishes with...
Glass hair is officially the ‘it look’ of 2019 after breaking onto the beauty scene last year. Favoured by models and celebrities the world over, the bold beauty look has been seen on red carpets, runways and even the streets proving it’s a versatile trend...
It goes without saying that our faces give a good impression of our general health and looking bright, glowing and with a healthy colour is the picture of wellness. Once upon a time that meant hitting up tanning beds or slathering ourselves in tanning oil...
For most women, and even men, stretch marks are just a part of life. While there’s absolutely nothing wrong with stretch marks, and in fact, you’re amongst the majority if you do have them, they can play a big part in our body image. If...
It’s not uncommon to be politely making your way through Winter only to begin noticing your skin slowly losing its natural glow and brightness. In most cases, Summer is to blame. You see, the damage done to our skin over long afternoons in the sun and...
Despite being a total product junkie, it’s undeniable that we are what we eat and our diet and lifestyle plays huge role in the health and appearance of our skin. However, as much as we’re all aware of this, it can often seem too hard to...
Winter is here and it's time for the lucky ones to be jetting off to warmer shores in search of a Summery vacation. While long sunny days and balmy nights are something we’d all love to trade these chilly mornings in for, transitioning from dry...
Wishing for a tight and toned tummy? You’re not alone! A flat stomach and defined six pack is a Summer must-have and if you’ve ever spoken to a personal trainer, they’ll tell you that Summer bodies are made in Winter. But beyond the obvious aesthetic benefits...
There’s something about French girl beauty that has the world captivated. Thanks to social media, we’re connected now more than ever and able to observe and appropriate beauty tips, tricks and tried and true routines from women all around the world. No beauty culture has been...
They say our eyes are the window to the soul but in beauty terms, they’re often the window to our age. Dark circles are one of the biggest contributing factors to how old we look, how tired we might look and they can even give...
The age-old mantra ‘you are what you eat’ has stood the tests of time for the simple reason that it’s true. And it’s prevalent nowhere more than your skin, particularly your face. Our diets have a huge impact on our lifestyles and food is a...
A red lip is one of the most classic and unwavering beauty trends there is. The bold colour has been used as a symbol of female empowerment and femininity for years. While traditionally brides go for classic nudes and lighter pink shades, you can’t deny how...
We’re all guilty of skipping a step in our routine here or adding one there, even when you shouldn't (um, squeezing pimples anyone?). Unfortunately, not looking after our skin properly can quickly lead to it looking aged and older than you really are. A number of...
Looking for a fresh idea for your next #manimonday post? We’ve rounded up four of the best new-season nail art trends to inspire your next look and the best part is, they’re easy to achieve yourself – no expensive salon visits or hours spent doing...
Love them or hate them, it’s hard to deny the influence of the Kardashian/Jenner gals, especially when it comes to beauty. And it seems that other celebs are picking up on one of the latest looks to come out of the K camp courtesy of...
Water will always be the easiest, cheapest and healthiest product we can all be using to care for our skin. If great makeup application starts from good skin, then good skin starts from within. But many of us aren’t drinking enough and are missing out...
No one likes having to deal with acne but for many, it’s just a part of life. While it’s nothing to be ashamed of, we’ve all experienced the embarrassment of having a zit the size of Jupiter on your chin. You end up spending half...
Is it just me or does cool weather instantly make you feel like giving up on your healthy lifestyle to instead snuggle up on the couch with a bowl full of chocolatey treats? Winter is synonymous with comfort food and without the need to be in...
While choosing the perfect dress for your big day might be your focus, we think no gown is complete without the perfect beauty look to go along with it. Winter weddings lend themselves to beauty looks that are a little bolder and more creative than...
With Winter just around the corner, there’s no time like the present to prepare yourself for the oncoming battle that is frizzy hair. It’s something a lot of people suffer from and Winter’s harsh winds and the constant jumping between cold air and heated rooms...
Winter is the enemy of smooth, soft and kissable lips with dry, cold winds competing against dry, artificial heating tossed in with rainy days. The back and forth of the weather can be a total nightmare, and our lips are often the first place to...
Cobalt blue may have been the stand-out colour of 2018 but this year it’s time to tone it down a bit without losing the wow factor. From lilac to violet, lavender to plum – purple eyeshadow is having a moment and the easy-to-wear shade is...
As a beauty writer, I get to test and write about a lot of really fun things. Makeup, skincare, fragrances...
What could be more perfect for an Autumn inspired shake up to your hairstyle than to take on red hair? While it hasn’t always been a most-wanted colour, red hair is having a serious moment thanks to celebrities who are proving the colour is versatile...