‘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?
Face & Body
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.
This will make your tummy churn
JUST when you think you’ve seen it all comes a video which tops the definition of gross. Warning: Not for the faint-hearted.
This plastic surgery selfie takes the cake
WE GET it people like taking photos of food and themselves, we don’t judge. But when you take a photo of say yourself and food WHILE in surgery then we have questions.
‘What I’ve learnt to love about my body’
OPINION: I’M short. I have fine hair and a tummy 12 years after having my boy but the things I never thought I’d like about my body, I now do . Here’s why.
Exactly what can go wrong in a solarium
THEY’RE about to be banned across four states, but once you read about all the icky things that can happen from solarium use, you might not be so disappointed.
The winner of Miss World 2014 is…
OVER a billion people tuned in to see the glitz and glamour of the Miss World 2014 pageant last night. So who was crowned victorious?
Meet Japan’s ‘boob goddess’
A WOMAN known as the “boob goddess” hopes to rake in cash with her new invention she claims can make a woman’s bust larger and firmer.
French pharmacy skincare comes down under
INSPIRED by the allure of French pharmacies, the dermocosmetic skincare sector is booming in Australia, writes KATRINA LAWRENCE.
‘Why I hate the Victoria’s Secret show’
When I look at photos of Victoria’s Secret angels, I don’t feel empowered. I don’t feel inspired. And I defintely don’t feel like going out and buying a pair of bedazzled panties.
The real reason everyone hates this girl
BEAUTY vlogger Zoe Sugg has 6,678,979 YouTube subscribers. But there are also millions who just can’t stand her.
The girl bigger than J.K Rowling
SHE’S got millions of followers and now her new book has sold more copies in its first week than J.K Rowling. But not everyone is a fan of beauty vlogger Zoe Sugg.
‘I have no shame, I’m very vain’
IT’S the little secret of an increasing number of image conscious Aussie blokes who are turning to cosmetic procedures to smooth out their rough edges.
Nine things you don’t know about gingers
TODAY is Kick a Ginger Day, a terrible legacy of the TV show South Park which we don’t endorse at all. So to celebrate our fiery-haired friends, here’s a list of things you probably don’t know about redheads.
Meet the ‘normal Barbie’ doll
THIS is Lammily. She has the body of an average 19-year-old women and comes with acne, cellulite, stretch marks and tattoos.
What’s Lara Bingle up to now?
THERE’S really no better way to launch a beauty range than by looking pretty beautiful yourself, and Lara Bingle is the new benchmark.
Finally! A lingerie shoot to love
WELL, this is refreshing. A new lingerie shoot from American Vogue features five beautiful women of all shapes, sizes and colours.
Gwyneth as you’ve never seen her before
GWYNETH, is that you? Make-up giant Max Factor has transformed Gwyneth Paltrow into a modern Marilyn Monroe — and she’s never looked better.
Why Kim K’s nude pics rocked
There are no ifs or butts as to what Kim Kardashian is famous for. Her photoshoot with Paper magazine clears it up once and for all.
Why big butts are big business
IT SEEMS everyone wants a bit booty right now. Women are copying the Kardashians, J. Lo and Nicki Minaj by getting surgery, doing special workouts and wearing padded underwear.
Is this model ‘plus sized’? Twitter says so
CALVIN Klein have been embroiled in controversy after Myla Dalbesio, face of their latest lingerie line, revealed she was “definitely bigger” than any model before her.
Why your friends look better in photos
HOW far would you go for the perfect selfie? Larger eyes and a thinner face — it’s all possible now with just a touch of a button.
The surprising answers to this question
SEVERAL adults and children were asked ‘What would you change about your body?’ Their responses are totally fascinating.
You’ve been squeezing pimples all wrong
WELL this is enough to get most of us in a spot of bother. Dr Oz has revealed the best way to get rid of a zit and it shouldn’t hurt a bit.
Ultra-thin TopShop mannequin sparks outrage
A PHOTO of a size eight TopShop customer beside a super-skinny mannequin has caused outrage after being posted online. You’ve never seen legs this spindly before.
‘I’m not scary skinny’ says Bec Judd
REBECCA Judd has weighed into the body image debate, telling thin-shamers to get a grip.
Is your deodorant bad for you?
DEODORANT has been part of our grooming regimen for more than 100 years, but questions have now risen about their “side effects”.
Tyra a ‘bra and panties’ feminist
A WOMAN can totally be a Victoria’s Secret Angel and a feminist — just ask Tyra Banks.
What’s your face shape?
IF YOU’VE ever spent time in front of the mirror wondering why your face doesn’t fit into the typical square, round, oval or heart parameters, boy do we have news for you.
10 reasons why you should wear less makeup
THERE’S nothing wrong with wearing makeup. It can be a fun way to express yourself, and there’s no harm in wanting to look good. But why do you wear it? And would anything really change if you stopped?
Want to shine bright like a diamond?
IF YOU had $15,000 to spend on whatever you liked, what would you pick? A new car? A holiday? How about a facial?
Why thinking you’re ugly is bad for you
ABOUT 10,000 people a month Google the phrase, “Am I ugly?” This is what Dove Self-Esteem Project’s Meaghan Ramsey said about that when she took to the coveted TEDTalks stage.
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