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Tried and tested: Brown Skin Secrets Hydrating System

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Being a brown gal in a white-dominated culture such as Australia has its cons when it comes to beauty products. Shopping for make-up leaves me frustrated as most shades don’t go any darker than ‘Beige’ or ‘Tan’, and skincare ranges usually cater for lighter skin-tones that target things such as freckles or gradual tanning –

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INTERVIEW: Boyeur

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Melbourne boys Tim Ischia and Hugh Middleton blend classical music with modern hip-hop to bring you Boyeur. I sit down with the pop-duo to find out what makes their music tick. THARA (T): So just who or what is Boyeur? HUGH AND TIM (H+T): Boyeur is the result of an ongoing musical relationship between the

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INTERVIEW: Eugenie Meeker of !!!!!

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  The brain-child behind !!!!! (Five Exclamation Marks), Eugenie Meeker has already set herself as a name to watch in the Melbourne fashion scene. Meshing psychedelic fantasy with a sprinkle of unicorn dust, Meeker’s new Autumn 2014 collection  – I’ll Be Your Majik – brings together all the pop-tastic goodness of the 90s era whilst giving a

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Beauty prep for the party season

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As we emerge weary eyed from winter hibernation, the warm weather that greets us is a clear reminder that party season is upon us. It’s that time of year for bare shoulders and short hemlines, but don’t go revealing that post-winter flakiness just yet. I bring you the top tips for party season beauty prep

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INTERVIEW: Andrew Pan from Square Heart

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Paying homage to natural landscapes and the female form, Square Heart is an up-and-coming, home-grown label that is set to take the world by storm. Couturing writer Thara Vidyaratne sits downs with creative director Andrew Pan, and talks about the beginnings of Square Heart and what’s in store for the future. Check out Square Heart’s new campaign

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