The worst thing about adult pimples
AT 25 years old Kristie Mercer has found herself with the worst skin she’s ever had, and spends nights googling whether to put toothpaste on her zits.
Face & Body
‘I don’t believe that she is happy and fat’
A BRITISH TV host has called for a plus size social media campaign to be banned, arguing it could be “life-threatening”.
Meet the new Miss Universe Australia
THE newest Miss Universe Australia winner is a Bosnian refugee and English is her second language. Hear about what she thinks of feminism, Tony Abbott and terrorism.
Bush facial rocking beauty world
An indigenous smoking ceremony and ceremonial foot scrub is used as part of a new cult facial; and it’s rocking the beauty world.
The word banned from this website
LAUREN Conrad, the former reality TV star-turned lifestyle guru, is changing the way her website talks about body image.
The little things making you insecure
WE ALL have those moments that rob us of confidence. We’re walking along happily and then, bam, there’s our reflection. These are the five worst culprits.
Meet the girl who refuses to shave
A LIVERPOOL University student has taken the internet by storm this week after challenging taboos on sexuality and gender.
‘Don’t pity me for having a birthmark’
KIRSTEN Fleming has a large birthmark on her face but she says the latest toy trend designed to empower young girls who are different wouldn’t have worked on her.
Winter make-up rules you need to know
FORGET bronzer and the Kardashian look, winter make-up should be pale and polished, a top make-up expert says.
L’Oreal is growing human skin
IT’S not science fiction. The French cosmetic company is growing some 100,000 samples of human skin a year. And it has bigger ambitions.
Pammy goes nude for a good cause
SHE’S a long-time animal rights advocate, and we can’t help but think Pamela Anderson loves her gig as a PETA poster-girl.
‘I’d be lying if I said it didn’t hurt’
ARIANA Miyamoto has copped an endless stream of abuse since she entered the Miss Universe Japan beauty contest. And it’s all for a stupid reason.
‘Beach Body Ready’ ad slammed
AN AUSTRALIAN model who stars in an ad campaign featuring the slogan ‘Are you bikini body ready?’ has hit back at claims the ads ‘body shame’ women.
Chrissy Teigen: ‘I won’t Photoshop my pics’
WHEN supermodel Chrissy Teigen shared a photo of her stretchmarks, the internet went crazy. Now she’s taking her positive body image message one step further.
Fitness blogger ‘Photoshops’ her body
CASSEY Ho receives hundreds of negative comments about her body everyday. So she made a poignant video hitting back at the haters who body shame her.
Crazy methods women use to look good
MOST of us aren’t above a little posing to get that ultimate Instagram shot. But some women are going to ridiculous lengths to achieve the perfect selfie.
Olivia: ‘Going makeup-free isn’t brave’
OLIVIA Wilde wants you to know that the glamorous actress you see on the big screen looks nothing like the in-real-life Olivia Wilde.
Why people are calling this woman brave
WHEN Jessica Kane posted a swimsuit photo on Instagram, her followers lavished her with praise. But she doesn’t think she’s being brave at all.
Plus-size model loses weight and her job
REBECCA Exton-Russell was earning up to $3000 a day as a plus-size model. But after losing 18kg she’s also lost her job.
Yikes! Soul singer’s make-up fail
OH DEAR. Rebecca Ferguson suffered a make-up mishap at the M&M World election party overnight thanks to some unsightly white powder under her eyes.
Supermodels have stretch marks too
OUR love for Chrissy Teigen grows by the day. The smoking hot supermodel and wife of John Legend is keeping it real.
Insta-glam: Social media stars the new models
FROM glitzy campaigns to co-branded collaborations, a new generation of socially savvy women is changing the face of the industry, writes KATRINA LAWRENCE.[Substitute images]
How to make a wonder cream
WOMEN using Rejuvalize report looking younger and healthier and a reduction in the look of wrinkles and lines. But its ‘miracle ingredients’ aren’t all they seem.
What’s wrong with Dove’s new ad?
DOVE’S new #ChooseBeautiful campaign has people fired up, including Jo Stanley, who says it represents everything wrong with the beauty industry.
The photos women are loving
HOW refreshing is this? One lingerie brand’s latest ad campaign takes a stab at the rake-thin Victoria’s Secret models we’re used to seeing on billboards.
Amazing naked body painting
AN ARTIST is travelling America body painting people to blend into the background. The results, and her message is beautiful.
Do too many women have tattoos?
THEY may later regret getting inked, but that’s not stopping almost a third of women in their 20s from sporting tattoos.
‘Why I love having big thighs’
WHEN Aussie woman Shari Onley read an article entitled ‘10 Struggles Of Women With Big Thighs’, she immediately fired up.
‘I didn’t get mad, I got inked’
HEIDI Haydon wanted to get a tattoo for as long as she could remember. But it wasn’t until an event changed her life forever, that she went and got one, followed by several others.
What it’s like being a beauty queen
CARING for a newborn baby is hardly the most glamorous job, but that’s exactly what Piper O’Neill will be doing while prepping for one of the world’s glitziest events.
‘Your face looks like a bulldog’
HOW often do you look in the mirror and think, I just don’t look good today? This dress makes me look fat, my hair is messy, why do my legs have to be so short?
We need more photos like this
IT WAS refreshing to see a simply sensational and seemingly innocuous picture of a mum in a bikini go off like a cracker this week.
Less is more for new generation of foundations
THE latest formulations for foundations are just out of this world — literally — writes KATRINA LAWRENCE.
This teen star hated her movie makeover
EVERYONE loves the classic coming-of-age movie, ‘The Breakfast Club’. But now one of its stars says she wasn’t a fan of one of the film’s pivotal, iconic scenes. .
Suki Waterhouse washes her hair with what?!
SUKI Waterhouse is a deadset megababe. So when someone who looks like Suki starts sharing their beauty tips, we sit right up and listen.
Beauty industry abuzz over Aerin Lauder visit
THE billionaire granddaughter of the late cosmetic queen Estee Lauder will visit Australia for the first time next month.
Age shall not weary KAK’s ‘peachy’ bum
EM RUSCIANO: As I took in the masterpiece that was KAK’s badongadonk I thought: YES! How empowering, inspiring and amazing! Pass me the kale.
Anorexic advertising to be criminalised
ONE of the world’s fashion capitals is cracking down on the glorification of dangerously thin models, in a move designed to support positive body image.
Four myths about bras, busted
EVERY second celeb seems to be going braless lately. But is that actually good for you, or is it bad? Here are four myths about what bras can — or can’t — do.
Huge spike in Aussies with tattoo regret
INCORRECT spelling, a design gone wrong or the name of an ex are just some of the reasons why Australia’s tattoo removal industry is growing.
So what in the world is contouring?
CONTOURING has become a celebrity beauty staple. So what is it, why do you need it, and which celebs do it best?
The beauty of doing good
EVERY woman knows the feel-good factor of lipstick, but beauty companies are looking to pamper customers in a deeper, more meaningful way.
‘It’s not like I’m getting a boob job!’
TAHAN Lew-Fatt could have one of the most slamming bodies on the reality TV celebrity circuit, but it appears she may just be a body perfectionist.
How you can get rich girl hair
YOU know those girls who just roll out of bed with effortless, tumbling locks, looking both put-together but undone at the same time? (I know, they’re so annoying). Here’s how to get rich girl hair.
‘Please don’t make me do that’
THERE’S one treatment that beauty therapists hate more than any other. No, it’s not a Brazilian. But it does involve a region ‘down there’…
New ideal body shape revealed
IN NEWS most women will be thrilled to hear, size 0 is well and truly out of fashion. So what’s the new ideal body shape now?
Quality beauty products easier to find online
WHEN Kate Morris approached banks in 1999 with a request to finance her dream of an online beauty boutique, the doors couldn’t close fast enough.
‘I’m not going to be dictated by my size’
CHRISTINE Anu first heard the word ‘diet’ when she was just 14 years old. Now the Aussie pop singer is fighting back against her body image demons.
Do not try this at home …
BREAKING. That is what could happen if you bleach your hair in a bid to copy the platinum locks of Kim Kardashian.
The truth about the Cindy Crawford photo
REMEMBER that amazing, and supposedly Photoshop-free, photo of Cindy Crawford? Turns out the story behind the image isn’t so inspiring after all.
‘Corpse or model?’: Backlash over mag
A FASHION magazine has made a public apology after running an image of an underweight model in its latest issue.
Why do humans have eyelashes?
WHY do humans have eyelashes? Are they dust catchers, or sensors, or a tool for sexual allure? We’ll give you a hint — it’s none of the above.
Kim reveals her beauty secrets
THERE isn’t much we don’t know about Kim Kardashian. But this is the first time we’ve been allowed a peek inside her makeup bag and how she creates her signature look.
What most women look like in swimsuits
WHILE celebrities bicker on Twitter about the state of the modelling industry and whether we should be using the term ‘plus size’, this retailer have taken matters into their own hands.
Is this woman really ‘plus-size’?
THIS model is a size 14, the same size as the average Australian woman. Yet she is labelled ‘plus-size’ by the modelling and fashion industries.
Women explain: ‘This is why I pole dance’
SIXTEEN women have banded together to let the world know exactly how pole dancing makes them feel – and it’s being applauded for being “a celebration of all women everywhere”.
‘I am refusing to be a certain way’
WE ALL know that Miley Cyrus is full of opinion, but she certainly doesn’t hold back in this candid interview with Sunday Style’s Clare Press.
Cindy Crawford’s unretouched pictures revealed
PHWOAR! We knew Cindy Crawford was smoking hot, now an unretouched image has been leaked showing what the 48-year-old supermodel really looks like.
How does Rachael Finch look so amazing?
SHE stunned at Spring Racing carnival this year and now the genetically gifted Rachael Finch is in her element as summer rocks around. Here, she tells Sunday Style how she stays in shape.
Why women need more images like this
HOW refreshing is this? An Aussie fashion label has launched a new ad campaign featuring ‘plus-size’ model Laura Wells.
Sports Illustrated’s ‘plus-size’ model trend
SPORTS Illustrated is featuring at least two ‘plus-size’ models in its upcoming swimsuit issue, including US model Ashley Graham. So who is she?
Aussie becomes SI’s first plus-size model
THEY teased us yesterday with the inclusion of Ashley Graham in an ad, and now Robyn Lawley has officially become the first plus sized model to land a Sports Illustrated editorial.
‘There is no reason to hide’
ASHLEY Graham is the first ‘plus-size’ model to feature in Sports Illustrated magazine’s famous Swimsuit Issue.
Is this the tragic end of Lip Smackers?
FOR little girls growing up in the 90s, Lip Smackers were everything. And now the company that produces the iconic beauty products is being sold.
Pole dancer crowned Hottest Ginger
THE rise of the redhead is upon us, and pole dancer Bailey Hart is the leader of the pack after being voted Australia’s Hottest Ginger.
Why is everyone smearing their lipstick?
IT’S the latest selfie trend spreading across social media. But will the smudged makeup trend endorsed by Rita Ora et al be the next ice bucket challenge?
Aussie twins taking on the world
TWINS often live out of each other’s pockets but Sydney sisters Kim and Zoe have scored a double whammy by going into business together.
Get the skincare regime of a top celebrity
TECHNOLOGY is offering tailor-made solutions for managing our skin, and its ageing process, better than ever before, writes KATRINA LAWRENCE.
‘You’d be pretty without curly hair’
IMAGINE the feeling when a complete stranger walks up and offers an opinion on your appearance. It’s a daily occurence if you’re unfortunate enough to have curly hair.
Artist gives Bratz dolls a ‘make under’
NOW this is a version of ‘Extreme Makeover’ we can get behind. A Tasmanian artist is giving glamorous Bratz dolls a “radical make under”.
The unlikely new teenage idol
YOUNG women have a new idol, and it’s not a new Bieber or Katy Perry or even One Direction. It’s someone much more worthy of their admiration.
‘I cannot stress how important Spanx are’
IT’S that time of the year when young students desperately try to join a sorority. A leaked email has revealed just what lengths you’ll need to go to.
The Bingle Bob is taking over Hollywood
BLONDE: Check. Choppy ends: Check. Side part: Check. Looks like The Bingle Bob is here to stay in 2015.
The new hashtag taking over social media
THIS IS the new chronic illness social media movement, taking the shame out of being in treatment one #hospitalglam selfie at a time.
‘Let us reclaim our bodies’
CAITLIN Stasey’s new feminist website filled with nude pictures of women has provoked differing opinions. Here’s why those nudes are nailing it.
Why Caitlin’s nude pictures matter
CAITLIN Stasey is back, and this time, she wants everyone to know what she thinks about feminism, sex and masturbation – and we should listen up.
C’mon, this isn’t a beauty trend
A FASHION designer has sent male models down the runway sporting black eyes and split lips. We think it’s a little creepy.
‘I just can’t stop staring at her boobs’
OPINION: One of feminism’s greatest battlegrounds is trying to divert attention away from women’s bodies and onto the things they say and think. Caitlin Stasey’s new website does exactly the opposite.
Six beauty tips that will change your life
DULL skin? Lacklustre locks? A new beauty book landed on our desks recently with the most extensive guide to beautiful skin, hair, mind and body we’ve ever seen.
Ageing female stars embracing their natural faces
A NEW generation of celebrities committed to ageing gracefully is rewriting the definition of beauty in Hollywood, writes KATRINA LAWRENCE.
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