Instant hits
Party hats at the ready: its time to prepare the festive feast. And for those who love to cook at Christmas there's always room for a few more treats at the table. Truffle salt, anyone?
Spray versus roll-on
Beauty Beat Mention deodorant among a tableful of women and
listen to the preferences and prejudices.
Celebrity fad that's not entertaining
When did Hollywood decide that puffy lips and a frozen face were
the new female beauty standard?
All things skin
Beauty Beat Our plastic surgeon answers your questions on
tattoo removal and acne scarring.
Arcs of triumph
Good eyebrows can change your face completely and there are more
options than just plucking and waxing.
Oprah's magic make-up man
Beauty Beat I've been touched by Oprah - or her beauty
expert anyway - and it's left me feeling beautiful.
Shop-O-Rama
Beauty Beat Cosmetics boutiques have taken make-up shopping
upscale. But is it worth the fuss?
Cyberspace cuts both ways
Beauty blogs and style sites abound on the internet but how sound
is cyber hairstyle advice?
The motivators
Beauty Beat With the party season fast approaching do you
feel compelled to "rejuvenate" your face?
Go Aussie
Beauty Beat Happy birthday Australis! Thank you for 21 years
of cheap and reliable make-up.
Japan embraces its inner geisha
A respect for tradition is changing the face of Japanese, and
western, cosmetics.
Vanity fare
Beauty Beat Is helmet head all that stands between you and a
lean, green future?
A blooming beautiful tale
Bloom Cosmetics founder Natalie Bloom shares make-up tips and her
sources of inspiration.
Dressing up for the sun
Beauty Beat For sun protection you've got to be prepared to
make changes to your clothes and skin care.
Computer trained to improve hotness
Scientists have developed a "beautification engine" that can alter
a face to look theoretically more attractive.
Napoleon Perdis finds his Target
Designer looks at department store prices have now spread to the
cosmetics counter.
Great expectations
Beauty Beat Have you ever spent big on a "classic" beauty
product only to be disappointed?
When talent is not enough
Why was the world's top female surfer driven to get liposuction,
asks Jessica Halloran.
Men, masks and moisturisers
Beauty Beat The world has changed pretty rapidly and men's
grooming habits have changed with it.
L&S Hot Discussions
Wicked work
Has work taken over your life? Or, at least, has it taken over your appearance or
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Strong sense
Who'd have thought it would evoke such strong opinions? Mention deodorant among a tableful
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Comments
Maree says:
Yes i totally agree with Chris. I have two exclusive mutual wardrobes. One for work (shirts, pant suits, smart knee length sk... More
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I look like a student coz I wear the back pack but I have been complimented by people (including strangers) about my quirky f... More
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Pump up the volume
Photos Big, beautiful, bouncy hair featured at the launch of John Frieda's range of Luxurious Volume Collection hair products.
Spectacular bodies of art
Photos A diverse range of colours and designs featured at last year's Australian Body Art Carnivale in Eumundi.
Slap on the face
More men are using the guyliner and bloke's bronzer, but its more obvious on some than others.
The Annual Hair Expo
Photos The latest and hottest looks for hair were on show at Sydney's 32nd Annual Hair Expo.
Shu Uemura flutters to Australia
Video Australia's first Shu Uemura lash bar has opened with 37 styles to choose from.
Miss Universe battle heats up
Miss Universe hopefuls strut their stuff on a Melbourne catwalk.
Glamour queens
Polished and perfect is pretty but glammed-up gorgeous is great, writes Natasha Hughes.
