XTL :: HAVE YOU EVER BEEN EMOTIONALLY BLACKMAILED?

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How many times has somebody in your life said to you: “If you loved me, you’d do it”? Whether it’s a friend, family member, girlfriend or boyfriend, this simple sentence still seems to have the same upsetting, guilt-inducing effect on you. If you’ve already said no to something, and somebody responds with “you would if you [...]

BEAUTY Q&A :: WHAT ARE YOUR BEST SKINCARE TIPS?

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Well darling, I’m glad you asked! In the upcoming weeks, I’ll be doing an exciting 4-part series on skincare: The Truth About Cleansing, Toning, Exfoliating and Moisturising. This knowledge is the most important aspect of good skincare and, when it comes to questions I’ve had from beauty clients, steps to good skin is definitely the most [...]

IS GOING THROUGH SOMEONE’S MESSAGES XTL?

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Have you ever gone into someone’s phone, email or Facebook and looked at their messages? Maybe it was your boyfriend, friend or family member? Most of us have before. I’m definitely not proud to admit I have. Just picture it: they’ve left the room for a couple of minutes and their phone is sitting on [...]

WHY SEXTING IS XTL

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I’m sure most of you already know what sexting is. I’m also sure plenty of you reading this have sexted before, or know someone who has. For those of you know don’t know, sexting is texting someone sexually suggestive messages along with nude or semi-nude photos. There are some things that you should all be [...]

HOW TO SHAPE YOURS BROWS :: PRO STYLE

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Eyebrows are an important feature of our faces. They can define and change the whole look of our facial features and expressions, and when done well, can enhance our face beautifully. Eyebrows should generally be left well enough alone, especially during teenage years, as your bodies are still developing, including your eyebrows. Their growth and [...]

BEAUTY REVIEW:: REVLON COLOURSTAY WHIPPED CREME FOUNDATION

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Do you have issues with your makeup sliding off your face halfway through the day?  Or maybe you’ve been searching for a foundation that gives you a bit more coverage? If you’ve answered yes to one or both of the above, you need to give Revlon Colourstay Whipped Crème Foundation a go! This is one [...]

BEAUTY Q&A: WHAT ARE SCOUSE BROWS?

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Okay, so ‘Scouse Brows’ is the official name for those thick, dark and heavily drawn on eyebrows you might have seen around lately. This trend originated in Liverpool, England (along with the name) and has since won the hearts of women all over the world…I only wish this weren’t true. Scouse Brows are definitely a [...]

BEAUTY REVIEW :: FINE ONE ONE, POREFESSIONAL & FAKEUP

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Benefit have really hit the nail on the head recently with the launch of their most recent products. Tried, tested and true, these products have all saved me a tonne of time, effort and stress during the morning rush, and have definitely made it into the ‘prized makeup products’ section of my beauty draw! // [...]

BEAUTY Q&A

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Ever considered taking a makeup class to learn the tricks of the trade and get the perfect colours for you? Or maybe you’ve got an embarrassing skin question and don’t know who to ask? The Teenage Girl’s Survival Guide has just launched our brand spanking new beauty Q&A, where all you gorgeous gals can send [...]

SCHOOL BEAUTY :: MAKEUP vs NATURAL

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The age old debate: what kind of makeup to wear to school? A lot of schools do let their ladies wear makeup (within reason), but there are still plenty of schools that don’t allow it at all. Teenage Girl’s Survival Guide is here to help, as I give you the tips and tricks for both [...]

WIN 15 AMAZING BEAUTY PRIZES VALUED AT OVER $350!

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COMPETITION HAS NOW CLOSED   // HOW TO WIN ALL OF THE BELOW PRIZES Enter via at least one of the entry methods below. You may enter via more than one method to increase your chances of winning, and retweet as many times as you like, with each retweet also counting as an additional entry. [...]

OPI SUMMER NAILS :: NEONS, NUDES & METALLICS

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Used by the most reputable beauty salons and nail bars worldwide, OPI is truly one of the best brands of nail lacquers and manicure products on the market. I myself swear by it, and use their products exclusively in my Beauty Therapy profession. Always first off the mark on current and upcoming trends, OPI have [...]

GET YOURSELF SUMMER READY

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Spring is finally here, and Summer isn’t far behind. After a long wait (depending on what state you reside in) the weather is finally warming up, the trees are blossoming and our spirits are beginning to shine as brightly as the long-absent sunshine we have been waiting for for so long. // Makeup I am [...]

KNOW YOUR SKIN TYPE

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Ever wondered exactly what your skin type is? There are some simple tell-tale signs to give you a quick and easy diagnosis! But first we must define each type. There are 4 different skin types. You can only be one type, never both, although throughout the course of your life you may switch skin types [...]

BEAUTY REVIEW: REVLON PHOTOREADY AIRBRUSH FOUNDATION

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I was very pleasantly surprised after using this foundation for the first time. I am constantly on the lookout for lovely new foundations that meet my very fussy requirements {of which there are many}. Revlon PhotoReady Airbrush Foundation is an incredibly light, air-whipped mousse foundation. Squeeze a very small, bubbly dollop onto your skin, quash [...]

FEATHER HAIR EXTENSIONS: INTERVIEW WITH TAMMY PARSON

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Feather hair extensions are becoming a phenomenal trend here in Australia, after already taking the USA by storm. I had a chat with Tammy Parsons, from Natural Feather Extensions, about her gorgeous, unique, and easy-to-use feather hair extensions. //What sets Natural Feather Extensions apart from the competition? We actually supply a finished product. All of [...]

BEAUTY REVIEW: REDKEN POWDER REFRESH AND POWDER GRIP

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  Obviously not the first dry shampoo on the market, Redken’s Powder Refresh dry shampoo is definitely one of the best. After speaking with someone from Redken, they informed me that they did the sneaky but strategic thing in postponing the release of their dry shampoo by a few months, so that they could analyse [...]

LOOKBOOK: WINTER BEAUTY

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There is only one word for my skin — pale. There have been Casper jokes on multiple occasions. I even get comments from complete strangers on the street about how pale I am. And quite honestly, I don’t mind. On the contrary, I take it as a compliment. I adore being pale. There is something [...]

BEAUTY REVIEW: ORIGINS BRIGHTER BY NATURE BRIGHTENING PEEL

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I knew I would love using this one the moment I retrieved it from its box. The name sounds very intimidating, but rest assured this exfoliant {yes girls, that’s all it is, not scary!} is very easy to use and feels fantastic. Origins Brighter by Nature Brightening Peel is what we beauty therapists call an [...]

BEAUTY REVIEW: LANCOME ROUGE IN LOVE

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Fronted by the gorgeous Emma Watson, Rouge In Love by Lancome is a must when it comes to luxury lipsticks. It’s long-lasting formula promises 6 hours of intense colour, and it definitely delivers {even through those naughty snacking habits!} Rouge In Love has an incredibly soft, luxuriously creamy consistency, that glides on velvety smooth, making [...]

BEAUTY REVIEW: WATT’S UP HIGHLIGHTER

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This little beauty creates a gorgeous soft, champagne-coloured glow to your facial features and invites rays of sunlight to bounce elegantly from your complexion. Watt’s Up Highlighter comes in a convenient stick that is super easy to apply and is complete with a blending sponge on the other end to smooth any harsh lines. Applied [...]

BEAUTY REVIEW: BLOOM ORGANICS ROSEHIP OIL

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In all honesty, I can definitely say, 100% truthfully and completely plainly, that this oil is the most gorgeous, beautiful and utterly effective moisturizing substance I have ever used on my skin, and gives anyone who tries it every reason to adore it. The bottle containing this mystical substance is misleadingly small, but after trying [...]

THE ESSENCE OF TRUE BEAUTY

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Looking beautiful- a goal that the majority of us strive to achieve almost every single day of our lives. Admittedly, there are some more beauty-obsessed than others, and there are those who won’t admit that looking beautiful is even important to them. For some this may be true, but looking beautiful is undeniably a factor [...]

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