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How to save money online

There’s an assortment of ways you can get bang for your buck online.  Don’t be discouraged by authenticity, colour and fit.  Many online stores have a good returns policy and you can always try things out in one of our friendly department stores before making your purchase.  Cruel?  Perhaps, but then so is charging over [...]

3 Ways to Brighten Post-Holiday Skin

Microdermabrasion When I look back at my honeymoon photos, it’s not the Chrysler Building that catches my eye but my skin.  Children may have added a murder of crow’s feet to my face but microdermabrasion treatments are the bomb for brightening your skin and clearing up congestion.  It’s not for everyone so do your research [...]

Make-up Expiration Dates

If you’re unsure about buying skincare or makeup products online, or simply want to know how long you’ve had a particular product, then familiarizing yourself with batch codes is a must. Batch codes are printed on most major brand’s products, either on the product itself or on the box. They are usually a series of [...]

Bright Lipsticks for the Festive Season

I used to avoid bright lipsticks like the plague.  Convinced they were only made for luscious lips, my thin lips and I would glance forlornly at the MAC display whilst sticking to boring brown neutrals.  Sadly my daughter has inherited my lips.  I know this to be true because when born my mother-in-law held her [...]

Kyle & Jackie O Fashion

So you’ve landed yourself a gig as a radio DJ co-host.  You work alongside an oxygen thief who hides behind the pathetic excuse of “freedom of speech” whilst insulting women on their Polish background or breast size.  Because somebody has decided to pay you an inordinate amount of money you’ve chosen to laugh encouragingly or [...]

What’s in your Makeup Bag?

What are your essential makeup bag items?  Here are some of mine: Aesop Resurrection Aromatique Hand Balm – I keep some of this mandarin and lavender scented hand cream above the kitchen sink.  When kids are driving me mental at 5:30pm it takes me to a happy place. Nars Sheer Glow Foundation – In my [...]