That’s right, Mother’s Day is right around the corner and if you’ve left it until the last minute and you’re stuck on what to get your mum this year, we’ve put together some ideas for both expensive budgets and the affordable options we think your mother will love. // Red Balloon Vouchers Red Balloon is [...]
Okay, we’ve all heard it before, you need to have self esteem. All this is is just another way of saying that you love yourself. We’re not talking about the term ‘love yourself‘ we use to describe those girls who are so full of ego and consider themselves better than others. ‘Love yourself’ is when [...]
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 [...]
One of the most unfortunate things about being a female is the bitching. You know: the hurtful XTL gossip, the spreading of rumours and lies, and that horrible feeling that people are whispering about you as you walk by. We’ve all been there, and it’s not a nice feeling at all. It’s one of those [...]
// Look 1 :: Gabby Printed T-Shirt Dress- Forever New :: Bardot Vintage Denim Jacket- Bardot :: Florence Wedge Bootie- Forever New :: Pepper Clutch- General Pants Co :: Cobalt & Gold Chain Necklace- Diva // Look 2 :: Ex Boyfriend Tee- Sportsgirl :: Jack Wills Fernham Jeans- Jack Wills :: All Star Low [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
“I’m so ugly. I’m so fat. My legs are disgusting. My arms are gross, my stomach is pudgy. Why can’t I be thin like my friends? No one likes me. Why would any guy like me? I’m fat and ugly and unlovable. I hate myself. I just need to lose a bit of weight, get [...]
In my opinion, under eye circles, blemishes, and uneven skin tone are the work of the devil. Fortunately for us, Bobbi Brown’s Creamy Concealer Kit fixes everything to pristine perfection. The concealer kit comes with a creamy concealer and pressed powder. The concealer covers blemishes and instantly brightens dark shadows. The pressed powder sets the [...]
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When Zoe Foster talks, a plethora of lipstick loving, chick-lit reading, high-heel wearing, smart and sassy ladies listen UP. Because Zoe Foster knows a thing or two about, well, a thing or two. As the former Beauty director of Cosmopolitan and Harper’s Bazaar magazines, and the author of the beauty bible Amazing Face, we’ve listened [...]
Relationship breakups are one of the hardest to deal with. And no amount of, ‘you’re not the first and you won’t be the last’ or ‘there are plenty of fish in the sea’ can ease the pain of it. Because who cares who else is dealing with it, they couldn’t possibly feel as helpless as [...]
As the colder months draw nearer, it’s not uncommon for skin to be feeling and looking a little dull and lackluster. Never fear darlings, Too Faced Snow Bunny Bronzer is great for brightening and perfecting the appearance of your skin, and providing that subtly sun-kissed winter glow that is less ‘just-got back-from-holidaying-in-the-Caribbean’ and more ‘fresh-from-an-Aspen-ski-trip’. [...]
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 [...]
// Moisturiser is Your Friend When your skin is breaking out and you’re worried about oil, it’s only natural you might think that you don’t need to moisturise. However if you don’t hydrate your skin it can produce more oil for protection. It is important to find the right moisturiser for your skin though. A [...]
1// TOPSHOP ombre dress 2// TOI ET MOI fur coat 3// TOPSHOP flamingo collar 4// RUBI SHOES ever heel 5// SPORTSGIRL nail it pink 1//SPORTSGIRL carries paris coat 2// TOPSHOP leopard bodycon dress 3//SPORTSGIRL give me some lip 4// ASOS weave metal bar clutch 5// SPORTSGIRL casual boot 1// JAY JAYS cara skinny low [...]
Do you ever have those days when you feel like the unluckiest person ever? Today, I could’ve sworn I was in a bad comedy. If I was in some lame cartoon, it would feature everyone skipping in sunshine while I walked with a raincloud over my head and no umbrella. I messed around with [...]
I’m chewing my pen, I’m wracking my brains, I’m doodling in the corners of the pages. When offered this great opportunity, I seized it without a second thought. Being a columnist? AND I can write about whatever I please? This’ll be sweet! But as the due date approached, the daunting question began to lightly tap, [...]
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When a band’s music sends you bopping along and itching for more, than you know you’re onto a good thing. Melbourne funk and soul band Saskwatch IS that good thing. Saskwatch consists of a whopping nine members, led by powerful front woman Nkechi Anele, playing soul inspired numbers, think Aretha Franklin, with pop induced hooks. [...]
With the weather getting chillier by the second, you may need something to brighten up your day and we at The Teenage Girl’s Survival Guide have just the thing. A sunless and safe tan by Custom Tan is the perfect pick-me-up, as it provides an overall glow and colour which complements your natural skin type. [...]
The zip is quickly undone as I refile through my purse searching. Come on, I know it’s there somewhere. When I finally manage to dig my ID out I clutch onto it possessively. Teetering towards the entry in our heels I hand over my learners permit to a burly looking bouncer. A nervous flutter of [...]
“Bedtime for Breakouts” from Dermalogica claims quick results overnight and leaves skin looking soothed and clear of any redness. I had been on the look out for a good skincare addition to cleanser, toner, and moisturiser for a while and I think it’s fair to say that Bedtime for Breakouts has taken up permanent residence [...]
We’ve compiled a list of gift ideas for your mum, and the best part is that they’re all available online. And we’ve also scoured for discounts and sales for you. Why, aren’t we nice? 1. Clinique Turnaround Concentrate {Spend $60 and receive free shipping, plus Take the Day Off Makeup Remover, 4ml black High Impact [...]
By Sarah Cottman A teen’s life is pretty full on with never ending exams, assignments, school and sporting commitments! Finding ways to manage the pile up will ensure you stay on top of the work load and minimise any sort of stress which can amount due to lack of organisation. What’s more, why not have [...]
By Doctor Rebecca Harwin Being diagnosed with Poly Cystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) may seem scary. However, it’s not an uncommon condition, and it’s nothing to be afraid of. One in ten women aged 12-45 have PCOS, and it can happen to anyone. If there is a history of it amongst the women in your family [...]
