BEAUTY HOW TO :: GATSBY GLAMOUR
Baz Luhrmann’s remake of the ‘The Great Gatsby’ has already seen a revival of the 1920s flapper look, inspiring almost everything from makeup collections to cropped hair cuts. To play homage to the film and the era we show you how to create a look that’s sure to help you channel your inner Daisy Buchanan and add instant glamour to any lavish night out.
READER BEAUTY REVIEWS :: WANT TO REVIEW DERMALOGICA FOR MWSG?
Each month we’re rewarding two of our readers with the chance to review beauty products. This month you have the opportunity to get your manicured hands on five fabulous beauty products each, including Dermalogica’s Microfoliant and Age Smart Power Recovery Masque. You can also read our March readers’ review of Clarins, OPI, REN and Jane Iredale.
MOST COVETED :: 7 LUST-HAVES FOR THE FEMININE FATALE
It would be a sin not to covet these beauty and lifestyle lust-haves! What’s even better? We’re giving one of these covet-worthy products away to a lucky reader!
BEAUTY REVIEW :: BENEFIT’S FAKEUP LAUNCH
Lauren Wallace investigates the curious case of the great coverup, at Benefit’s FakeUp launch in their Paddington boutique. With an apple martini in one hand, and product in the other, she discovers what separates FakeUp from your average concealer and reveals why it’s become an essential part of her makeup routine.
AGING GRACEFULLY :: HOMECARE DERMAROLLER REVIEW
Suzana Milan reviews the Homecare Dermaroller Kit (not the medical treatment that is performed by licensed physicians). Although she aspires to test the medical version at some point down the track, it was this mini paint roller for the face that would set the scene for future investigation for outstanding results in the field of Collagen Induction Therapy for maturing skin.
FEBRUARY READER BEAUTY REVIEW :: OLAY REGENERIST
Meet Sarah from Sydney, a MWSG Magazine reader who has reviewed the Olay Regenerist Resurfacing Night Elixir, Olay Regenerist Thermal Skin Polisher and Olay Total Effects 7 in 1 moisturiser. Sarah says that you don’t need to spend a fortune on products these days to get a good result.
EFFORTLESS ELEGANCE :: THE 5 MINUTE BETTY DRAPER
Whilst I may not have Betty Draper’s blonde locks, it doesn’t stop me from wanting to emulate her ’60s peaches and cream complexion. With a few easy steps and just a handful of products, you can be out the door looking like Don Draper’s better half quicker than he can say, “I’ll have a scotch on the rocks Betty”.
LEADING LADY BEAUTY :: BRIGITTE BARDOT HAIR HOW TO
Brigitte Bardot is a vintage hair icon. That volume and her fabulously French, chic, messy mane were all part of her allure. Big, beautiful hair is always fabulous and we’ve taken a leaf out of Ms. Bardot’s book to create a look that’s easy to master.
WOULD YOU LIKE TO REVIEW BEAUTY PRODUCTS FOR MWSG?
Each month we’re offering one lucky reader the chance to review beauty products for us {because we’re nice like that}. This month Danja from Perth reviews Remington’s Pro Slimline Ceramic hair straightener, Estee Lauder’s CP+ Perfectionist Serum and ASAP’s Super A Serum and Night Cream.
EFFORTLESS ELEGANCE: 5 MINUTE MODERN DAY BRIGETTE BARDOT
You can go from drab to fab in five minutes with this modern day intepretation of Brigette Bardot. Because as Gaynor Alder attests, the quality of your life is dictated by the quality of your hair.
REVIEW: EFOREA SPA HILTON ON THE PARK
Suzanah Milan visits eforea Spa at Hilton on the Park in Melbourne for 3 indulgent hours of spa treatments. She is massaged, cocooned and pampered, and gets to experience new product ranges and the high performance K-Lift facial which uses Red LED light. But, did her skin emerge looking brighter?
LEADING LADY BEAUTY: SPRING BEAUTY BUYS
Beauty Editor, Molly Hill has lipsticks that scream spring in popping fuschia, cotton candy and coral; nailpolishes in watermelon and citrus; and illuminators that will give you sun kissed radiance and a bronze glow.
LEADING LADY BEAUTY: DAY SPA EDITION
Day Spas are a beauty enthusiast’s spiritual mecca; where you can leave stress and under eye bags at the door. Unfortunately massages are a luxury for most of us, so Molly Hill has taken the liberty of testing out some treatments both at the day spa and at home.
AGING GRACEFULLY: ASPECT DR SKINCARE REVIEW
Suzanah Milan joins The Modern Woman’s Survival Guide with her beauty column, ‘Aging Gracefully’. She’s committed to reviewing the latest advances in the beauty industry in order to advise women what is worth investing in for the long term health of their skin. For Suzanah it’s all about putting your best face forward.
SPRING BEAUTY MUSE: GRACE KELLY
As new blooms herald the changing of the seasons, it’s time to refresh your beauty routine. Take the elegant cues of our spring beauty muse Grace Kelly, and infuse your colour palette with hues of peach and pink. And let your skin breathe with gels and serums for a dewy and radiant complexion.
