Packaging can make all the difference when exploring new skincare options. Neat typography and interesting labelling draw the eye, while amber-shaded bottles are not only reminiscent of classical alchemist packaging, but also act to protect the botanical ingredients within from UV lighting. more
When we start to ponder the quality and safety of the ingredients of one of our daily beauty products, it’s difficult not to inspect every item we then consider bringing home. While shampoos, soaps and moisturisers are in obvious need of review, the pretty coloured rows of new nail polishes may have blinded us until now. more
Locking yourself in a musty room of sweaty bodies as you attempt to rid your shape of all those winter stews and hot chocolates is not the most appealing setting for renewal. But with the last of the day’s rays sun-kissing your shoulders, cool breezes drifting off the Brisbane River and watching the sky turn from emerald to pink to deep blue, exercise can be quite the delight. more
There was a time when being primped and polished to perfection was simply a part of daily grooming habits. Now a new pop-up salon at the Woolloongabba Antique Centre will be helping modern lasses to achieve this slick look of yesteryear. more
A creative nail art movement has exploded from the streets of East London salon WAH Nails out into the world's four corners. Long gone are the days of brandishing boring French manicures - instead it's now encouraged that a little individuality and creativity be applied to each fingertip. more
There are certain women who have been innately (and frustratingly) stylish since birth. Audrey, Grace, Jane, Gwyneth ... we're enviously referring to you. more
While the weather is commonly considered a cheap way to start a conversation, this past week we have noticed a slight change in the temperature that has tinged the mornings with a faint chill. more
Imagine if everyone could have their own unique perfume – no two fragrances alike. more
Inspired by the quick-stepping Latin dance style of the same name, Batucada by L'Artisan Parfumeur is a sensual fragrance that embodies the passionate carioca spirit that runs through contemporary, urban Brazil. more
Up the winding Moyenne Corniche, between Nice and Monaco, suspended above the sea, stands a golden parfumerie. more
Mistletoe, juniper berries, bergamot mint and fennel seeds are just some of the whimsical ingredients that create the magical formulas in Aesop's new range of haircare. more
An avid organic foodist, New York-based Katharine Phillips L’Heureux had been tirelessly searching for an effective skincare range to match her healthy eating lifestyle. But it wasn’t until Katharine travelled to Morocco – where the skincare products she took with her were confiscated – that she discovered the natural remedy she had been seeking. more
