This new Limited Edition Scarlet GHD, oozes 20’s Glamor and style. It is sophisticated, classy and coming with a lot of hype, even in the early stages of its release!

This latest limited edition ghd is the fantastic new model – the ’gold ghd’ with stylish and ever so gorgeous scarlet red plates, and detail on the body. The ghd Scarlet is the Christmas GHD release, and like last year, there are two gift packs to choose from.

The standard ghd Scarlet gift set comes with the limited edition gold ghd Scarlet styler, protective plate guards, two sectioning clips and Scarlet heat resistant styler roll bag.

The ghd Scarlet deluxe gift set comes with the limited scarlet plated ghd gold styler, limited release ghd travel hairdryer, protective plate guard, Scarlet heat resistant styler clutch vanity case and two sectioning clips.

This release is sure to be a great hit, and no doubt will be wrapped up under many Christmas trees across the country!

“In Scarlet’s world everyday is a party, so turn up the jazz, kick off your heels and get ready to relive the roaring 20’s. Get a wiggle on though, Scarlet’s a flighty little flapper and she wont be around for long”

Share and Save

Dermalogica is never far from the media spotlight, and earlier this month Founder Jane Wurwand was acknowledged at the Step Up Woman’s Network’s 8th annual inspiration awards.
 Jane brought an audience of more than seven hundred women to their feet as she accepted an award presented at the awards night, which was held at the Beverly Hilton on June 10. The global skin care brand was awarded the honor in recognition of its philanthropic efforts in supporting women in its 25 year history and for launching its new global program called join FITE, which aims to help 25,000 women to start or grow a business.

What is the Step Up Woman’s Network?
Simply stated, Step Up connects you to the professional women you need & the undeserved teen girls who need you.
This non-profit organisation connects advancing woman by bridging communities of professional woman and undeserved teen woman through mentorship and networking. Allowing each to have the opportunity to create a better future.

What is FITE?
FITE is a global empowerment platform that is designed to foster Financial Independence Through Entrepreneurship for woman in developing countries. The mission is to provide woman entrepreneurs access to small loans that will help them start to grow a business.

There are two ways that you personally can help with this amazing Dermalogica Inititive -
Redeem a Code – FITE codes are currently on five of Dermalogica’s most popular products. If you purchase any of these specially marked products, you will then have a unique code which you can redeem via the FITE website. Each code redemption allocates $1 towards funding a microloan. You can even choose the type of business and part of the world that you want your money to go.

Products that have a FITE redemption code – Dermalogica Microfoliant, Intensive Eye repair, Total Eye Care, Skin Hydrating Booster & Precleanse

Make a Microloan – From just $25, you can fund microloans. Each entrepreneur is listed with information on the type of business, the country and the amount needed to get the venture of the ground.

Share and Save

Comedian Ellen DeGeneres led the Twitter tributes to the happy couple posting: “I’m so happy for my dance protégée Natalie Portman and her new baby boy! Congratulations!”
Followed by Lindsay Lohan who tweeted: ‘Congrats to #natalieportman for her beautiful baby boy.

Natalie Portman’s baby (his name is yet to be revealed) it appears is the icing on the cake for what has been a good year so far for the actress. Portman picked up another first – an Oscar – this February for her role as a tortured ballet dancer in the psychological thriller Black Swan.

Portman also won the Best Actress award for the role at the UK BAFTAs this year but was unable to attend the ceremony in London due to the advanced stage of her pregnancy.

When she announced her pregnancy last year, the usually secretive star said “I have always kept my private life private but I will say that I am indescribably happy and feel very grateful to have this experience.”

Natalie Portman’s hair has certainly changed throughout her years in the spotlight, as the actress is not one to shy away from changing her looks for her art. She famously shaved her head bald for the 2006 movie V for Vendetta and
And whether her hair has been styled for a film role or for the red carpet it’s fair to say that Portman has rocked virtually every kind of hairstyle from curly or straight to long or short over the years.

Share and Save

Katy Perry – We love her for her quirky fashion sense, for the fact she’s a great role model for empowered females and of course for her music. So it’s exciting news to see that the inimitable Katy Perry is the new face of ghd.

Katy says of being the new face for ghd
“I’m so excited to be working with ghd, especially using their tools on my ‘California Dreams’ tour to get me stage ready. ghd products have a reputation of being the best products in the biz, and I like being associated with that.”

Katy and ghd announced their collaboration in March leaving us all in anticipation to see the advertising campaign. And the campaign certainly doesn’t disappoint – legendary photographer David LaChappelle, who is known for his innovative and iconic images of the rich and famous, shot the images. ghd’s new ad campaign features Katy sporting three different hair looks from different eras to promote three styles of limited edition ghd straighteners.

The Boho Chic Limited Edition straighteners photo features Katy with 70s inspired hair, think bohemian loose waves and the natural ‘neo-hippy’ look. The Glamour Limited Edition straighteners pic sees Katy as a sultry 50s screen siren with glamorous soft waves. And finally the New Wave Limited Edition straighteners snap shows Katy in full 80s glam mode looking sexy and sassy by the pool with big, bouncy curls – in other words ‘big’ hair!

Paul Stoneham, CEO of GHD says of the collaboration with Katy:

“Katy is the epitome of modern fashion and styling. Her unique, ever changing looks are the envy of style devotees around the world. Katy completely embodies ghd’s spirit of female transformation and empowerment, as she is seen as a cutting edge style icon unafraid to push fashion and beauty boundaries. Sassy, stylish and sexy, Katy is the perfect partner for ghd.”

Each Limited Edition GHD Set Includes:

•    ghd Gold Classic styler
•    Protective Plate guard
•    Two ghd sectioning clips
•    A get-the-look book

Each Limited Edition package also comes with a Heat resistant styler bag with a design inspired by Boho Chic, Glamour or New Wave depending on which type of straighteners you buy.

And all products feature:

•    Ceramic heaters and contoured plates
•    Rounded barrel
•    Sleep mode
•    Universal voltage

ghd’s reputation for the being the best is well earned. There are literally millions of devotees of this brand because, let’s face it, ghds really get the job done when it comes to creating the hairstyles you want.

Which Iconic Era is your favourite?

Share and Save

“I’m so excited to be working with ghd, especially using their tools on my California Dreams Tour to get me stage ready. ghd products have a reputation of being the best products in the biz, and I like being associated with that” Katy Perry.

All you need to do is purchase a ghd gold styler from RY and register it online at: www.ghdhair.com/au/register

During the registration process you will be prompted to enter the Salon and Stylist who you bought your new GHD from. Please enter RY Hair, and either James Patten, or Bradley Carr as the staff member.

Then mention in 25 words or less “why you love ghd”.

Competition Prize:
•    2 x Concert tickets to Katy Perry Californian Dreams Tour.
•    Meet Katy Perry in person!
•    $250 ghd Thermodynamics gift pack
•    $200 Sass & Bide wardrobe voucher to dress like Katy Perry.

For competition details please visit www.ghdhair.com/au/competition-terms-and-conditions

Share and Save

Napoleon Perdis is a well-known makeup artist, as well as an even better known make up brand.  The Brand has been around for as long as I can remember, and I and most people I know have at least one of their own personal can’t live without Napoleon product. For me it is the Auto Pilot Primer.

Mr Perdis’ makeup journey began out of his small make up studio in the inner-west Sydney suburb of Leichhardt, which he opened in 1992. A few years later he debuted his first concept store on Sydney’s Oxford Street, boasting a full cosmetic collection. Today Napoleon Perdis is sold in more than 65 concept stores and over 4,500 point of sale locations across Australia and New Zealand.

In more recent years the Napoleon Perdis brand expanded to the United States where there are a number of concept stores, and there is a large cult-like Celebrity following for the brand. Stars such as Leighton Meester, Teri Hatcher and Evangeline Lilly, are just some of the Hollywood following that the brand has.

Napoleon’s business partners are his younger brother Emanuel Perdis and his wife Soula-Marie, with both of whom he co-founded his cosmetics empire from the very outset.
Soula-Marie Perdis is the finance and operations director and head of product development. At Napoleon Perdis there is no animal testing, however there is Soula-Marie testing. She says she “is happy to be a guinea pig for all our new releases, I’ve been doing it wince we first launched the business.”

Emanuel Perdis is the dynamic Managing Director and co-founder of Napoleon Perdis Cosmetics. Emanuel’s laser-bright business acumen combined with Napoleon’s entrepreneurial gusto for cosmetics has created one of Australia’s and one of the world’s most formidable makeup brands.

Napoleon Perdis inspiration comes from many places, fashion, Hollywood, music, art and so on. Although the have a constant eye on the runway, the one constant is making beauty trends wearable. With a range of collections including Auto Pilot, China Doll and Madame one of Napoleon’s luxuries is being able to choose what you want, mixing and layering products to create a truly unique and individual professional look. You can tailor you the products to suit your needs and lifestyle.

In 2008 Napoleon Perdis, instigated by Emanuel, pioneered a social outreach program for the company with Ovarian Cancer Australia. Whilst with different mediums both the brand and this charity believe in educating women, empowering them and boosting self-esteem. The collaboration began with the net proceeds of all DéVine Goddess Herra going to the charity. As of February this year Napoleon now contributes the proceeds of every Auto Pilot Lip service sold at a Napoleon Concept store.

Over the years the Napoleon Perdis Makeup Academy has fast become the place for makeup education. The first Makeup Academy was opened in 1995 alongside the first concept store, there are now eight campuses that boasting stimulating lessons, state-of-the-art facilities and trainers at the top of their field, these industry-recognised programs enable many students to gain valuable experience in the retail, fashion and television sector. Fun, affordable and flexible, the Napoleon Perdis Makeup Academy opens up a world of possibilities

If you haven’t yet tried Napoleon Perdis makeup, your missing out!

Buy Napoleon Online – at Ry.com.au and save!

Share and Save

MOR is proudly Australian company, and is now recognised globally for its range of innovative, luxurious pampering body care and lifestyle products.

The philosophy behind MOR is to provide a personalised sensory journey. They aim to awaken and titillate your senses, through creating a memorable pampering experience from the visual packaging to the product offerings, and oh boy do they succeed!

MOR is the result of collaboration between Australian designers Dianna Burmas and Deon St.Mor. The pair joined creative forces in 1988, opening their first design studio on a trendy Melbourne cobblestone laneway. Dianna and Deon’s common passion for travel, fashion, food and the arts was quickly evident in ther initial product releases which included contemporary homewares and soft furnishings as well as experimental categories such as perfumery and aromatherapy. The two were instantly intrigued with the endless possibilities of new fragrances and blending age old and contemporary ingredients, thus providing a new avenue to explore in their evolving design direction.

Today MOR products combine the duo’s aesthetic and holistic design philosophy, and are presented in covetable packaging admired by customers and the beauty industry alike. With a catalogue of more than 150 products to die for, MOR is available across the globe from savvy beauty and lifestyle stores, through to destination spas and department stores. They continue to refine and devoleope collections with great care and pride, to continually capture the essence of luxury and well being.

What emerged was a line of candles, soaps, fragrances, and bath products that are delightfully packaged and deliciously scented (kale and watercress, marshmallow, pistachio, lychee). But these aren’t just for show: the 500-item line is created in Australia and has a cult-y following rumored to include two people with cult followings all their own, Oprah and Barbra Streisand. Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott actually requested MOR stock the bathrooms in their bed and breakfast — a request the company happily obliged!

My favourite flavour is certainly the Lychee Flower. It is sweet, without the sickly aroma. Be sure to buy your MOR Cosmetics from ry.com.au and SAVE 10%.

Share and Save

This season there seems to be a current trend on the cards of the new age icons. The days of Hepburn and Coco Chanel are not all but gone, but they certainly have some new contenders.

Stars including the likes of Katy Perry and Stefani Germanotta aka lady gaga are setting new trends left right and center.

Anybody like polka dots? Or lots of colour?  Katy Perry does! When she’s not topping the charts with her controvercial music lyrics, she is gracing the catwalks and a-list parties with her bright and loud outfits.  We are loving her vivid lips and bright bold happy colours.

What I love most is her adaptation of the modern manicure – polka dots! Perry believes if you need to “wear a look and not a look wear you, its all about having self-confidence, which helps you pull off anything”
She is not quiet about sharing her inspiration source telling Vogue that  she gets her colourful influence from the ‘90s teen comedy Clueless.

To Create gorgeous bold colourful eyes:

Get creative with Napoleon Perdis China Doll Eyeliners and create a list of colours that wont smear or smudge on the eye!

For best results apply using Flat Shader Brush 10b.

What colours can you create?

Share and Save

The following statistics and information comes directly from St Tropez.

“New research has uncovered that body image remains a major concern for young people, with nearly three quarters of 16-30 year olds confirming that they regularly do not feel self-confident.

The results were revealed by Kelly Osbourne who has been signed up by St. Tropez as an ambassador for self-esteem issues affecting young people in the UK. The UK wide research* was commissioned by St. Tropez in collaboration with youth charity The Prince’s Trust.

The rise of young people ‘self-bullying’ was shown in the results of the nationwide research, which discovered that 60% of young people cite being unhappy with their bodies as the main reason for low self-confidence and self-belief. This was compared to only 30% who said that their self-esteem had been knocked by external factors such as bullying.

One third of people surveyed also stated that they had not got a job because of low self-esteem causing them to perform badly in an interview.

The research also showed that the recession has clearly had a dramatic impact on the attitudes of young people, as career development, job security and money all came in higher than green issues as a point of concern. Only 20% of 16-30 year olds were worried about the planet. 90% of people also said that they spend time worrying about the future.

Kelly commented: ‘“It really saddens me that so many young people suffer from low self esteem and feel unhappy with their appearance. I think that at times we can be very hard on ourselves, which is certainly something I have experienced in my own life. I managed to overcome those negative thoughts by being healthy, thinking positively and making small changes to my lifestyle that make me feel good about myself, such as taking more exercise and being true to yourself.

“Dancing With The Stars and having my first ever St. Tropez spray tan was a huge confidence booster for me – it helped me to get fit and allowed me to look and feel beautiful from the outside, in. More over it also helped me to see that I can achieve anything I put my mind to, which was a huge accomplishment for me – I’ve never really been able to finish something I’ve started, and to do so feels amazing.”

Kelly Osbourne has been an ambassador for The Prince’s Trust for three years and believes passionately in The Trust’s work, helping young people overcome issues such as depression, drug addiction and long-term unemployment.

*The survey was carried out by YouGov and polled 2000 people from 16-30 years of age.

Share and Save

At the start of this year Alpha-H welcomed TV presenter and model Nicky Buckley as their first brand ambassador. As one of Australia’s most recognised female faces Nicky is a busy working mother, charity campaigner and television host.

Keep a look out for all the new advertising campaigns coming out featuring Nicky.

On another note, we cant stop hearing the amazing reviews coming through on the Alpha-H Daily Essential Moisturiser. We love it, so will you! Here’s what a loyal Alpha-H product user had to say about it…

“The Daily Essential Moisturiser SPF30+ is the latest edition of the Alpha-H family. I have used my fair share of SPF moisturisers over the years and I find most of them far too heavy, leaving my skin oily and congested, which then in turn causes breakouts. What is different about this one is that is lightweight, water resistant, touch dry and ultra sweat resistant. In the humid climate, here in Australia, I find that my moisturiser and sun protection normally sweats off me within minutes of applying, well not anymore, this one stays put. It comes in a low irritant, non-greasy formula designed so that your pores can breathe.

It is a multi-tasking 3 in 1 product combination of moisturiser, antioxidant and sunscreen. It contains non-nano broad-spectrum protection filters that block both UVA and UVB rays by reflecting them before they reach your skin. The skin preserving antioxidants provide 30 times your skin’s natural protection against sunburn. It is also beneficial in the fight against ageing and may reduce the risk of certain sun cancers. What’s more, it is water resistant for up to four hours.
If you have an oily or combination complexion this would be the ideal daily moisturiser for you. I have been using the Daily Essential Moisturiser SPF30+ for the last couple of weeks, on a daily basis, and I am impressed with its staying power. My face stay’s matte all day, without looking shiny, nor have I experienced any breakouts. It comes in a pump bottle and with just two pumps; it produces a light creamy fluid that is enough to cover my entire face and neck. It absorbs instantly leaving my face prepped and ready to apply foundation. I find I do not need a primer when using this product as it definitely assists in keeping my foundation in place all day.

Overall, I believe I have found my holy grail of SPF moisturisers. Being that is perfect for my skin type and addresses all of my usual concerns with no cons at all. I think the title is very fitting, as it is now a “daily essential” in my skincare regime, and one that will prove to run rings around similar products on the market. This is a five star creation that I am sure everyone will be bending over backwards to try.”

Share and Save