Style & Beauty Tips
Melanie Moss Styling Style & Beauty Tips
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Use resin and large wooden beads to update an outfit. These look particularly smart with a structured collar on a career shirt. Wear the shirt open to the lowest point of the beads no lower than just above the beginning of your cleavage.
Perfect styles can be found at Dinosaur Designs in Paddington but for a cheaper option try Bondi Markets.
When buying shoes and bags always spend as much as you can afford. Rather than buying into accessories trends, purchase pieces you can use over and over for years thus making the most of your investment.
Always purchase leather accessories. Chain stores are now doing some fantastic ranges at great prices. Check out Country Road, Oroton & Witchery.
You should have one of the following in your bag collection:
Now ladies the issue of the lunch bag must be resolved. For years I have observed women carrying all manner of interesting bags to hold their shoes on the way to work.
I highly recommend this practice as it takes the wear and tear out of your shoes. Pop a pair of thongs on in the morning and take them off before you get to work.
We all love to save the bags from our designer shopping and use those until they are falling apart. I have noticed an increase in the green Coles bags over the last few months but its time we all learn that our outfit doesn’t stop at our clothing. When you are walking down the street you may be wearing an incredible suit, divine Italian shoes and carrying a Gucci bag. But if you also have on your person a green Coles bag you will be seen as “the bag lady” and not in an Imelda Marcos kind of way.
For those days when you need to carry a little extra with you, grab a plain fabric tote to hide away your thongs until its time to leave work.
A smart pencil skirt goes from boring basic to sexy secretary when teamed with a pair of fishnet stockings. Discreet but never dutiful, they add a little bit of fun to the boardroom.
Pointy or round toe flat shoes can save aching feet and back when matched with wide-leg, flat front pants. This look works well for short and tall people. For those of us who aren’t tall or pencil thin a flared A-line skirt, cute knit and flats are a great look for the office.
A basic black boat-neck, ribbed knit with ¾ sleeves is an excellent way of slimming down. Pair this with a thin leather belt in a contrasting colour to create one of the most popular looks of the moment.
Purchase make up when the department store is on sale or offering a gift with purchase. This way you can afford to buy two of the same product.
Keep one set at home and one at work. That way you aren’t having packages spill or break inside your purse.
Add to this package some refresher towels, toothpaste and toothbrush and you will always be ready when that gorgeous partner asks you for to head out for a drink after work.
A black or navy velvet ribbon tied around your sleek ponytail hides an unsightly elastic that rarely matches your outfit. You will be perfect from head to toe.
Never ever sleep in your makeup. Have some facial wipes on hand to get rid of the worst of your make up if you come home after a late night. Your skin needs to breathe. Give it a good 10 hours every day without makeup on and try to wear as little as possible on the weekend. A splash a blush, mascara & lip gloss should be enough for Sunday lunch.
Replace your mascara every 2 months. This keeps your eyelashes in top condition. We suggest Model Co Lashscara. Its the best product we’ve tried in years. Never smudges, and makes your eye twice the size!
M.A.C offers an instore make-up service. Perfect for an upcoming wedding, you simply book for the day of the event, go into store and have your makeup done professionally for a $60 redeemable fee on any product.
We suggest a M.A.C PRO LONGWEAR LIPCOLOUR a longwearing lip colour that applies in two quick steps.
Stroke on the special formulated colour base. Flip the stick, and apply the clear gloss. Soft and comfortable on…Kiss, drink, eat. Smudge, run, transfer and feather-proof.
Pro Longwear Lipcolour is best removed with M.A.C CLEANSE OFF OIL.
A M.A.C GLITTER CRÈME is perfect for an all-night glow.
When possible purchase your face products in a compact form. This makes them easier to use when on the run.
We suggest M.A.C STUDIO FIX. Studio Fix is a powder and foundation in one that combines good coverage with ease of application.
Designed to be used dry, the powder and pigments create a matte, velvety texture. It comes with a sponge and mirror to help with applications in a taxi!
Nails should always look perfectly polished.
Filed square, close to the nail bed with soft open cuticles.
For day try M.A.C NAIL LACQUER IN GOSSAMER. A light revealing pink / white shade.
For night time or a sexy office look, use M.A.C NAIL LACQUER – SHIRELLE.
Often purchased with M.A.C OVERLACQUER for high shine.
Your hands are as obvious as any part of your body; you use them to emphasize points in a conversation and to do daily tasks, therefore they should look as well groomed as the rest of you. A good manicure is important to your appearance. Whether or not you use polish, your nails should be conservative, healthy, and always well manicured. To keep your hands attractive give yourself a weekly manicure. Set aside about a half hour and have the following items before you start: emery board, cuticle scissors, nail buffer, a bowl of warm water, polish remover, nail brush, orangewood stick, cotton balls, base coat or nail hardener, nail polish and top coat.