January Jones

Claire Danes

 To compliment this look you need a good nude/rosy-pink lipstick, shimmering eyeshadow (prefs with gold tones), teamed with a flawless complexion. Here are my picks:

Bobbi Brown’s ‘Burnt Sugar’ Metallic Shadow offers high shimmer and accentuates the baby blues…

Bobbi Brown Metallic Eyeshadow in 'Burnt Sugar' rrp: $44

Benefit Full-Finish Lipstick in 'La La Land' rrp: $30

Divina Natural Finish Loose Mineral Foundation rrp: $60

False eyelashes can conjure up images of drag queens, glamour models and sixties groupies.  However, they are becoming more and more popular in the beauty world with the development of in-salon extensions and at- home kits, that provide natural and gorgeous lash enhancements. I recently trialled the Ardell DuraLash Naturals (rrp: $8.50) in black. They provide individual lashes which you can attach at home, will last up to four weeks and are super easy to apply. You can add as little drama to your look as you wish; I started with 3 individuals applied on the upper lash-line from the outside corner, which is what I would recommend to keep them looking subtle. I would advise adding some mascara to your natural eyelashes, so that they blend in better with the extensions; 3-4 lashes on each eye are probably all you need to get some impact!

Ardell DuraLash individuals rrp: $8.50 for a pack of 56

 Ardell advise using their eyelash adhesive, LashTite,  which comes out crystal clear, it is also designed to last for a couple of weeks so very durable. Individual falsies are the perfect way to enhance your eyes and offer a chic way of  prettying-up your make-up look.

LashTite Adhesive rrp: $6.50

  For ‘Lashings of love’ at a very pocket-friendly price point, check out: www.ardelllashes.com

Benefit Girl Meets Pearl rrp: $53

 I love beauty products: FACT. But once in a while a product comes along that sends me glass-of-champagne-giddy. So, it is with great pleasure that I am introducing you to Girl Meets Pearl, from our friends at Benefit. We just met, yesterday, actually. Pearl doesn’t arrive in stores until 8th September but I thought i’d give you readers a little preview, so you can snap her up when she hits counters.

GMP is a liquid pearl illuminator ideal for gliding over make-up, or may be worn alone providing a golden-pink dewy glow for cheekbones. You can mix it in with your foundation to give your skin  instant life; it seriously gives you the most exquisite glow. GMP offers the usual Benefit attractions; the packaging is a pop cultural hit (metallic pink tubing) and it has a luscious raspberry scent. If diamonds are a girls best friend then pearls are a life-long romance!

Girl Meets Pearl rrp: $53 and is available from Benefit counters from 8th September

OPI Summer Flutter

OPI have nailed-it again by releasing  Summer Flutter;  four delectable summery shades for the brighter days ahead…The four happy shades are, from L to R: Flower to Flower, Flit a Bit, Wing It and Catch Me in Your Net! I am having trouble selecting a fave, however, the jewel tone of Catch Me in Your Net is gorgeous with two coats; the glittery teal colour reminds me of a mermaids tail! Perfect for days spent swimming in the ocean…

OPI Catch Me in Your Net rrp: $19.95

 OPI nail shades, rrp: $19.95 each and are available from David Jones stores nationwide

Baked To Last Blush rrp: $33.95

Baked To Last Bronzer rrp: $36.95

Hemp Lip Protector is a lip lifesaver and offers intensive protection for lips, made from pure hemp seed oil:

Hemp Lip Protector rrp: $13.95

DeoDry Roll-on Deodorant and Deodorant Sticks are natural formula odour control and stay-dry deodorants. They smell absolutely divine and are aluminium free so are completely gentle on skin:

DeoDry Deodorant Stick rrp: $16.95

DeoDry Deodorant Roll On rrp: $16.95

I have mentioned previously my mad love for foil nails by name of ‘Minx‘; I now have news of nail art along similar lines! Blixz nails follows the same concept of foil application and has recently just arrived on Australian shores. I am yet to try, so I can’t tell you whether it works as effectively as Minx. Fingers crossed I will get to review really soon!

Kate showcasing Blixz

Some of the featured designs...

For further info and stockists check ou: www.blixz.com.au

Hot Hair

Loving Drew’s hot girl hair here: the super shiny blonde wisps and dark roots shaped into a beehive! Smokin’…

POREfessional by Benefit, rrp: $53

Here we have another newbie from Benefit! POREfessional is a genius primer invention, specially designed to minimize the appearance of pores. It is slightly thicker than your average make-up primer, but still maintains that fabulous lightweight, silky texture. It works to diffuse the appearance of pores and fine lines to give you an ‘airbrush’ finish.  Pat on to areas that require pore-fecting and voila: you have the perfect make-up canvas!

POREfessional, by Benefit, is in stores from 21st August.

Certified Organic Rosehip Oil rrp: $20

So, why does one need this? For starters, it is 100 per cent pure organic goodness! It also comes with a little squeezy cap so you can pop droplets on to the skin conveniently when needed. Its properties include magical anti-ageing powers; it also assists skin renewal and repair, and is a clinically proven treatment for scars and damaged skin. Added to this, it has a really lovely formula: the super-fine oil absorbs instantly into skin and doesn’t feel at all greasy.

Specially Marked Cert. Organic Rosehip Oil rrp: $20

From September, there will be a Limited Edition Rosehip Oil hitting the shelves to support the Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation, where $1 from every bottle sale will go towards this very worthy cause. So, please make sure you grab the specially marked boxes!

For more information check out: www.trilogyproducts.com and www.savetheorangutan.org

A colour pop for your cheeks and lips, these Limited Edition, aptly named ‘Multiples’ by NARS, are a simply stunning serving of beauty candy! Available in 3 buildable colours: Beverly Hills (bright red), Cadaqués (neon pink) and Turks and Caicos (tangerine). They come in a handy and convenient tube, which is perfect for your handbag and they deliver a subtle slip of colour, which you can work into cheekbones or use as a lip tint.  Personally, I love a multi-use beauty prod and I’m going to grab ASAP….C’est délicieux!

Dreaming of summer already...

NARS is available from Mecca, for more info: www.meccacosmetica.com.au