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How long should you keep your makeup

How long should you keep your makeup

Up and rising niche fragrance brand you need to know about

Best Moisturizers for 2017

Best Moisturizers for 2017

Tips to scent up your house

Tips to scent up your house

Ready, steady, glow: 6 beauty secrets for gorgeous glowing skin

Ready, steady, glow: 6 beauty secrets for gorgeous glowing skin

So you think you’ve tried everything in the book to get that glowing complexion? Read on for six skin care secrets that will have you shining brighter than the sun this summer! 1. Exfoliate, exfoliate, exfoliate Image via tanjayr.com Start off your skin care routine with an invigorating face scrub. Not only does exfoliating get rid of dead skin cells on the surface of your skin, it also helps to stimulate blood flow to your face, giving your skin an instant radiance boost in

Be an insider: the story behind Chanel's success

Be an insider: the story behind Chanel's success

A brief history To show our appreciation for the best selling fragrance in the world, Chanel N°5, we’re looking back in history to the foundation of the most iconic fashion house and how one woman took the world by storm with a single scent. The Chanel N°5 story Image via mymustapp.tumblr Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel created the perfume in 1921 alongside Ernest Beaux, Russian perfumer to the Tsars. It was the first time a major fashion label had branched out and created its own pe

Pastel for Summer II: 8 cute and playful ways to wear pastel makeup this summer

Pastel for Summer II: 8 cute and playful ways to wear pastel makeup this summer

1. Pastel pink eyeshadow Image via Instagram Get all pretty in pink with pastel eyes this summer. Start off with a pearly base and progressively layer up with darker shades of pastel pink as you build up your colour. Finish off with a liquid eyeliner and plenty of mascara. 2. Lavender lips Image via pinterest/moko.cc Who says pastel purple isn’t a legit lipstick colour? Get those smackers prepped for summer with a lavender lipstick. Team up your lips with pastel hair for ulti

Pastel for Summer I: Here’s how you can wear sophisticated pastel shades this summer

Pastel for Summer I: Here’s how you can wear sophisticated pastel shades this summer

We’re loving the pastel shade revival this summer, but we have to admit that it can look a bit too pop princess at times. Here’s how you can take that pastel trend and make it more sophisticated for a casual daytime look. 1. Prep your skin Image via Pinterest Create a smooth and flawless base on which to apply your pastel shades by priming your skin with a primer and smoothing out any imperfections with concealer and foundation. If you’re going for a more dewy look, opt inste

8 easy steps to looking good at the beach

8 easy steps to looking good at the beach

It's summer time! The time where we get all prepped up to hit the beach. Bask under the sun and brave the waves with these 8 easy steps and still, looking as gorgeous as ever! Read these 8 steps to be a summer beach beauty: Wax on, wax off Avoid razor burns by booking a pre-holiday waxing session for long-lasting hair removal and perfectly smooth skin. Soft as a baby’s bottom Prep your skin for a tan by gently exfoliating and setting up a daily moisturising routine. Moisturis

Want to know the secret to better skin?...

Want to know the secret to better skin?...

It’s common knowledge that establishing a skin care routine based around one brand isn’t necessarily the best way to get the most out of the products we put on our skin. In fact, many skin specialists today would argue that mix-matching brands can help you create a more customised routine, but did you know that shopping for products outside of your skin-type can also be an effective way to target problem areas? Read on to learn more about the benefits of thinking (and shoppin

Here’s how you can layer up perfumes to create your own signature scent

Here’s how you can layer up perfumes to create your own signature scent

We understand that smelling great is super important, but investing in a scent for each season can turn into a tiresome and expensive quest. Cut out the middle man and create fresh new scents by combining perfumes you already own instead. Read on to find out how! How and where to apply First thing’s first, learn how and where to layer up your perfumes to make the most of your new scent. The most effective parts of your body to spray your perfume on are your pulse points, like

Our Guide to Niche Fragrances

Our Guide to Niche Fragrances

Niche perfumes are becoming increasingly popular as department stores and boutiques have begun investing in selling luxury fragrances. But what is it about niche perfumes that have suddenly made them so sought after? Perfume aficionados read on to learn more about luxury fragrances and why you should consider investing in your own personal scent this summer. It’s all in the ingredients Niche perfumes are purer than designer brand perfumes due to the fact that they contain nat

The Lazy Girl’s Guide to Great Looking Skin

The Lazy Girl’s Guide to Great Looking Skin

Image via Women's health We hear you, not everyone has time to set up an extensive skincare routine. That’s why we’ve come up with some simple tips that will have your skin looking clearer and more radiant in no time at all! 1. Konjac sponges all the way Get yourself a konjac sponge, it’ll be your skin’s new best friend! These squishy little sponges soften and expand when dampened, which means they’re far less aggressive than wash cloths, making them the perfect exfoliation s