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NICKY: How to get the leather look for less.
By NICKY CHAMP Five years ago you would never have thought we’d be associating ‘leather’ with ‘wardrobe staple’. And had I have told our Publisher, Mia Freedman you’ll wear leather hot pants on the cover of a national magazine, I dare say she would’ve scoffed at the very suggestion. But here we are. So let’s [read more]
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3 ways to layer in winter (without the bulk).
By NICKY CHAMP Brr it’s chilly outside and with electricity prices the way they are you’re probably piling on more clothes than ever to stay warm. And as cosy as it is to wear your snuggie/matching tracksuit/beanie/ugg boots ensemble inside the house, it’s probably not going to go down so well with [read more]
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5 ways to break out of your beauty rut.
By NICKY CHAMP Are you still relying on the same beauty products you’ve had since 1999? Do you want to update your make up but don’t know where to start? With the recent additions of BB creams, CC creams, primers, illuminators and serums it’s no wonder you’re confused or feel overwhelmed at beauty counters. Here’s [read more]
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‘Drape’ your jacket and 4 other fashion tricks to try now.
By NICKY CHAMP 1. Don’t wear your jacket, ‘Drape’ it. Have you noticed the fashion elite are draping their jackets over their shoulders rather than actually wearing them? I don’t know what this means… there’s no doubt a very serious reason for it… Click through the gallery to see how not to wear your jacket [read more]
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The most influential hairstyle of all time. Really?
By NICKY CHAMP First Jennifer Aniston’s hairdresser reveals he was stoned when he created the ‘Rachel’ back in 1994 and now THIS? The this I’m referring to is Anne Hathaway’s mop (pic left) in One Day, the 2011 film she starred in, has been voted as the most influential hairstyle of all [read more]
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5 fashion wardrobe staples + WIN one of 10 organic cotton tees.
* This is a sponsored post brought to you by Betty Browne. By NICKY CHAMP Have you ever bought a cheap item of clothing only to have it fall apart after one or two washes/wears? Enter the quality (and sustainable) fashion staple. At a time where ‘fast’ fashion is turned around at break neck speeds [read more]
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SHOP: 13 not awful (or beige) bras for size DD and above.
By NICKY CHAMP Bra shopping is the worst, am I right? If you’re on the smaller side your size is always snapped up first at sale time and if your cup runneth over, your choices are fairly limited to beige, beige, black, granny, white, beige and more beige. But things are ch-ch-changing, Berlei and Triumph [read more]
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Jennifer Lawrence photobombs SJP, wins the Met Gala.
1. Jennifer Lawrence photobomb’s SJP, wins the Met Gala internet. Met Gala wrap-up: It’s the only red carpet event of the year where a ‘safe’ nude, tulle strapless gown will earn you a fashion police fine. By now you’ve probably heard of the Costume Institute Gala at the Met. Vogue magazine threw the punk-themed bash and [read more]
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9 gob-smacking plastic surgery before and after images.
Double eyelid surgery, nose jobs, liposuction, jaws shaved down; these are just some of the plastic surgery procedures Korean men and women are undergoing. In the video below, one Korean pop group, D-Unit, interviewed said: “Our ideal appearance would be that of westerners… big round eyes, straight nose and a round face.” South [read more]
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BLOG: Dear 7 Fashion Rules: consider yourselves broken.
By NICKY CHAMP Strangely enough, there was a time when double denim or sequins worn during the day was up there with the biggest fashion faux pas you could ever inflict on the general public. But not anymore, no. It’s now not only acceptable but encouraged to wear two types of denim at the same [read more]
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This powerful anti anorexia campaign is turning ‘thinspiration’ on its head.
Trigger warning: the following content may be sensitive for those with an eating disorder. Brazilian modelling agency Star Models has released a shocking anti-anorexia campaign featuring fashion illustrations alongside a model drastically photoshopped to represent the unrealistic proportions that exist within the fashion industry. And it’s terrifying. The campaign has been criticised by sites such [read more]
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NICKY: 7 genius hair products under $20 each.
By NICKY CHAMP Since the European Union won the Nobel Peace Prize last year and is already undertaking the quest for world peace, I’ll tackle that other vastly important issue; how to find decent and inexpensive hair products. I know, I know it’s a completely selfless task and it has nothing to do with the [read more]
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Beauty tutorial: How NOT to do your make up.
By NICKY CHAMP Badly-blended foundation, cakey face powder, drawn on eyebrows, mismatched lip liner. They’re the make up mistakes Reddit users named among their biggest pet peeves. When YouTube beauty guru Sharon Farrell saw the thread she was inspired to turn it into a video. From Cruella de Ville eyebrows to Pamela Anderson-style lips, [read more]
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Is this the male underwear of the future? (So very NSFW.)
Attention, Mamamia readers. Because it’s a Monday morning, and because we know you’re having trouble waking up even after two large coffees… we bring you this. It’s called the Side String. And there has never been a pair of underwear that brings up so many questions while providing such little support few answers. For [read more]
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NICKY: Get Carrie Bickmore’s look, with change from $100.
By NICKY CHAMP Confession: I have a major style crush on The Project host, Carrie Bickmore. There, I said it. I’ve previously stalked searched through the tv show’s forums trying to figure out where her dresses are from because those style credits at the end of The Project are blink-and-you-miss it [read more]
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NICKY: 5 maternity wardrobe staples on a budget.
By NICKY CHAMP Anyone who’s ever tried to dress an exponentially growing bump will know how hard pregnancy dressing can be. It’s a big ask to find clothing that is comfortable, flattering, long enough (in the gut area) and fashionable. A very stylish friend of mine gave me some simple fashion advice [read more]
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According to Louis Vuitton, it’s chic to be a prostitute now…
By NICKY CHAMP Luxury fashion house, Louis Vuitton is being accused of glorifying prostitution in a three-minute promotional video for their latest Autumn/Winter 2013/14 collection designed by Marc Jacobs. Featuring models Cara Delevingne, Georgia Jagger and 16-year-old Lily McMenamy the video entitled ‘Ladies of the Night,’ depicts the women posing along the Rue du Pont [read more]
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RED CARPET: 2013 Logie Awards
It’s [insert inevitable TV's night of nights cliche] Logies time. Yes, today is the day Australia’s biggest TV stars glam up for the TV Week Logie Awards. We’re excited and will be bringing you weird, wonderful and WTF looks from the Melbourne red carpet as the stars arrive. Keep clicking back – we’ll be updating [read more]
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BLOG: BB,CC,DD – what ARE these alphabet creams?
By NICKY CHAMP Just figured out what BB creams are? Good, because the beauty world has moved on to the rest of the alphabet. CC creams and DD creams are being marketed as the next new trend for skincare, got it? Wait, CC ‘s and DD’s? I can’t keep up! I hear [read more]
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NICKY: 9 plus-size pieces you’ll actually want to wear.
By NICKY CHAMP I’m constantly amazed at how fugly ‘plus size’ (yes, I hate the term too) fashion is. I look at Plus Size Fashion Week images and they couldn’t be further from what I see on the New York/London/Paris/Milan catwalks each season. The same is in echoed online and in clothing stores locally. It [read more]
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Welcome to the seriously unfashionable world of plus-size fashion.
By ROSIE WATERLAND We need to have a serious discussion about fashion. Seriously. Before you roll your eyes, I happened to research this, and whenever fashion writers write about fashion it’s always very serious. Because FASHION. Obviously. So here we go. Serious fashion writing: WTF is going on with some plus-size clothing? I [read more]
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The most mesmerising before-and-after celebrity images we’ve ever seen.
By NICKY CHAMP If you’ve ever found yourself comparing your skin/hair/body to a celebrity or model and felt that you came up short, there is a very good reason for that: Photoshop. Take a look at these celebrity before and afters below, see just how Photoshop is used to shave down waists, even out skin [read more]
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The unflattering fashion trend that simply REFUSES to die.
by KAHLA PRESTON In the history of fashion, has there been any trend with longevity to rival the skinny jean? This leg-hugging style – favoured by off-duty models, rock stars, hipsters, you name it – has simply refused to die. But I think it’s time skinny jeans stepped down from the podium for [read more]
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NICKY: The biggest beauty mistake (that we ALL make).
By NICKY CHAMP You can blame the copious amounts of Easter egg chocolate you’ve consumed in the last 24/48 hours/three years for the pimples and whiteheads breaking out on your face but I’ve got some news for you (don’t panic – it’s good news). They’re more likely to be caused [read more]
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NICKY: 5 things you need to update your wardrobe this month.
By NICKY CHAMP I am so bored of all of my clothes. B-O-R-E-D. I like to start off each day by sticking my head in my already heaving wardrobe and bemoan the lack of anything to wear. Much to the amusement of my husband whose clothing section has been reduced down to [read more]
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This gallery will make your day.
You’ve just married the love of your life. You’ve signed the papers and said the vows. Now it’s time to pose for the perfect picture – holding a 22inch shotgun. Or dressed as Hitler. Or sawing off your literal chastity belt. Yep, these wedding photos take the concept of making it ‘your special day’ to [read more]
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How much is too much to spend on a wedding dress?
By NATALIA JASTRZAB I fell in love when I was seventeen. I remember it well – I was at the movies with a friend during the summer holidays. We were watching Bride Wars, the latest Kate Hudson/Anne Hathaway movie. In the movie, Kate Hudson went shopping for a wedding dress and picked the first one [read more]
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THE FIND: The comfiest heels you’ll ever wear.
You, the people, have spoken and because we’re a caring sharing bunch we listened and that’s why we’ve brought back The Find. For the uninitiated it’s a post about stuff we love. And that’s it, there’s nothing more to it than that. Genius, isn’t it? So without further unnecessary explanation, lets get to what’s [read more]
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NICKY: 4 red lipsticks for red lipstick phobics.
By NICKY CHAMP Repeat after me, my name is [insert yours here] and I have a red lipstick phobia. Well, now that we’ve got that out of the way, let me tell you about some game-changing little beauties that will change your mind about red lipstick forever. I’m going to take [read more]
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What is ‘boob glue’? We’re glad you asked…
We have two words for you: Boob Glue. It’s the latest trend sweeping Hollywood. It’s the solution to all your boob-related problems. It will CHANGE YOUR LIFE. Actually… it probably won’t. In fact, it definitely won’t. But it’s hard not to want to know at least a little bit more information about this absurd sounding [read more]