Tretinoin – How I started, my tips and hints

Skincare specialists are calling retinoids the “Gold Standard” in skincare to help with symptoms of ageing skin. Read on how I started Tretinoin in my skincare routine.

Mother's Day 2019

I lost it today.

I lost it today. This whole virus thing, it got to me today…

DYI tips to cover grey roots

7 tips to fix your grey roots at home

7 DYI tips to cover your grey roots

Smart Skincare

Four of the Smartest Skincare Innovations I tried in 2019

The Future of skincare is here: intelligent products blur the division between over-the counter products and treatments prescribed by dermatologist.

7 Lippies for 7 Days – 2019

It is time for our favourite Fashionista in Suburbia Instagram Lipstick Challenge! Wear seven different colour lipstick for each day of the week, post your selfie and win!  Read on…

Red lips tips

Ten Tips to get the Perfect Red lips!

Fashionista in Suburbia Ten Tips to get the perfect Red Lips!

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Home Facial with these Panasonic Skin Care Booster Heros

Please note, this is a sponsored post^. Sunday is time to spend an hour or so dedicated to ME-TIME. I do my nails, hide in a bedroom with a mag…

The Body Shop Christmas Launch 2018

The Body Shop – Christmas Gift Ideas that let you give something back

  Please note, this blog post is sponsored.   Every once in a while, as a fashion and beauty blogger, I get invited to events that have me pinching myself…

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10 of my favourite Advent Calendars for 2018!

I love a good advent calendar. The thrill of getting a little surprise each day in the lead up to Christmas is like nothing else. I have compiled some of…

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Skincare Review – philosophy

It has been a little while between skincare reviews on Fashionista in Suburbia. I believe that to truly experience a skincare range/product, it has to be used for at least…

nude by nature

Nude by Nature – Make up that is good for you!

  At the recent Priceline event I was introduced to some new lip products by Nude by Nature: the 100% Natural Lip collection.   A little bit of background: Nude…

L'Oreal color Riche Shine Addiction

L’Oréal Paris Color Riche Shine Addiction lipsticks – swatched!

  This Fashionista in Suburbia is a big fan of L’Oréal lipsticks, if you hadn’t worked that one out. First there were the L’Oréal Color Riche La Vie en Rose…

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A Special Collaboration: The Hope Clutch

HOPE is a passion for the possible. I have known Loretta Veage for a few years now, she owns one of the best, and well established gift stores in our…

Kiehl's Powerful Strength Line Reducing Vitamin C Serum Concentrate

Why you need Vitamin C in your skincare routine…

If you are concerned about pigmentation, the signs of ageing and sun damage – Vitamin C might just be the skin care ingredient you are looking for.

Skincare Review – Avène Physiolift Range

There is one distinctive advantage of getting older: it means you actually got there and hopefully with lots of laughs and memories. Getting older also means that certain things are…

https://www.witchery.com.au/shop/woman/clothing/dresses/60220893-6012/Marie-Slip-Dress.html

Three Ways to Wear a Slip Dress

Is there anything that makes you feel more feminine and sexy then a slippery, silky boudoir type dress? I think not. 

Are you Tough Pretty or Pretty Romantic? – (YSL Black Opium or YSL Mon Paris?)

  Perfume is one of my passions. I feel as if there is something missing when I don’t wear a fragrance. And even though I have my favourite stand by’s,…

Review: Lancôme Advanced Génifique Hydrogel Melting Mask

Whoever invented sheet masks should get a medal. ( I believe it is a Korean invention!)  It is the easiest way to pamper and treat your skin, it is certainly…

omnilux

“Let there be Light…”

  Omnilux LED Light treatment to be more exact. I have had Omnilux LED Light Treatments many times as an add on to facials over the years, and the result…

Kmart Australia Fashion Haul and Hacks!

Hello Fashionistas! Happy New Year! I have been back at work for just over a week and it has been a bit of a struggle getting back of the swing of…

Sass & Bide Westfield Miranda

Four Spring Racing Outfits from Sass & Bide at Westfield Miranda

  “Adriana”, I said “Help me pick out three outfits for Spring Racing Carnival. BLACK AND WHITE  for Derby Day, GLAMOUR for Melbourne Cup, and FEMININE for Ladies Day. “Sure!”…

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Activated Charcoal -Why You should have it in your Skin Care Routine!

CHARCOAL has been used since the Ancient Egyptians for its purifying, detoxifying, anti bacterial properties.

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GINGHAM without looking like Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz

  It is HOUNDSTOOTH  (think David Jones) funkier little sister. HOUNDSTOOTH  is your 9-5 gal, but GINGHAM parties in the weekend.

interview with sunita O'neill

Want to know more about Injectables?

  Ever since I revealed What I have Had done to my Face , I am getting pulled aside at events and parties and my private messages have gone crazy.…

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Go Cray Cray for Clay! – L’Oréal Paris Pure Clay Cleansers Review

    I receive a plethora of products to review. Some make it to my blog and some don’t. Because I want my blog to be a positive place -thoughts…

Innoxa face palettes

It’s all about the base! – The new Innoxa Skin Perfecting Palettes demo video

Well hello there Fashionistas! Today it is all about the base: the prime, correct, conceal, contour and bronze, before we even start on the rest of our make up! 

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My Bali Trip – Part one: Where I stayed, ate and played

Yes, another blog post on Bali. I feel like I am a bit of a local, seeing this was my fifth time there. And I will go back. Again and…

mirenesse

Brand focus and Make Up Demo video – Mirenesse Cosmetics

  Mirenesse Cosmetics is an Australian brand that delivers high quality, innovative products. One of those brands that comes out with an amazing product that is unique and makes you…

injectables

Want to know what I have had done to my face?

First of all, this is a NO JUDGEMENT ZONE. Now we have that out of the way: I am 54 this year. I realise that my skin is in good nick…

smith & cult nail polish

Bold and Beautiful – 3 ways to add colour to your make up this Winter

I look forward to Winter and to snuggly, fluffy jumpers, coats, boots and beanies. But it also  seems to be the season to match the colour of your clothing to the weather: grey,…

Becca sunchaser palette

Quick and simple sun-kissed make up | BECCA Cosmetics Sunchaser Palette

  We still have such mild weather in Sydney , considering it is Autumn, but really, Summer days are well and truly finished. BECCA Cosmetics was kind enough to send…

Elizabeth Arden Pro

Skincare Review – Elizabeth Arden PRO

This month I trialled 3 items of the Elizabeth Arden PRO range, and boy, was I excited to start these: they are particularly targeted and promise to help reduce the…

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Three ways to wear a pleated skirt!

One of the biggest Winter trends this year, is one I took to surprisingly easily. I always thought I was too hippy and short to wear pleated skirts, but I changed…

Swatch Video! The new L’Oréal Paris Infallible Sexy Balm Collection

One of my favourite blog posts to do is swatching different lipsticks. I am a bit of a lipstick junkie and wear a different colour each day. (case in point: my…

what to wear to work

What I Wear to Work – Outfits and tips

As much as I LOVE my Fashionista in Suburbia, I have a day job that I love very much too. I am an Architectural Sales Consultant for Caesarstone. Dressing for…

Priceline Beauty Prescription [LIVE] event with Rae Morris

10 easy make up tips from Rae Morris, Priceline Pharmacy Make Up Director

Renowned as one of the most influential Makeup Artists in the world, Rae Morris is not only a number one best-selling author but also four times Australian Makeup Artist of…

White Haven Emporium

If only Summer holidays could last forever – The Outfits that kept me (looking) cool

I am BAHHHAAACK! I had a wonderful time off. I took a bit of a blogging and work breather over January (if you can call packing for a big move…

How to pronounce Designer Names – Cheatsheet – or how to sound like you know what you are talking about

The wonderful people at HarpersBazaar.com have put together a cheatsheet of how to pronounce some of the major designer names. Have you had sleepless nights whether to pronounce Hermès with a silent H and what do you do with the S at the end?

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Party Dresses – My 4 picks from Witchery at Westfield Miranda

Silly season is here. Trees and decorations have been up everywhere for at least 2 weeks, and it seems like Christmas Deco was for sale before Easter this year.

7 lippies for 7 days

7 lippies for 7 days – the Players and the Winners!

Hello my lovelies! What a week of lips, pouts and lipsticks it has been!

Nest fine fragrances

In the Spotlight: Nest Fine Fragrances

The launch of Nest Fine Fragrances in Sephora Australia was recently held at the gorgeous Chiswick Restaurant in Woollahra, Sydney.

Sunseeker Westfield Miranda

What’s New in Swimwear? – Sunseeker at Westfield Miranda

Not going to lie. This post was giving me sleepless nights.

Real Techniques or Fake Techniques?

Real Techniques or Fake Techniques?

  It is no secret that I am a BIG fan of the Real Technique brushes.

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Spring Trend: The Soft Neutrals: Blush and Terracotta from Seed Heritage

Next in my series of Spring Trends in some of my favourite stores in *Westfield Miranda: one of my favourite trends: the Universally Flattering Neutrals.

Sheike Westfield Miranda

What I wore: The Shire Pink Fundraising Event 2016

Shire PINK Lunch is a community based event raising money for the McGrath Foundation and National Breast Cancer Foundation.

IPL for Hyperpigmentation by Bliss Day Spa

Ever wondered what it’s like to get IPL Treatment for Pigmentation?

I am blessed with skin that is not too bad: apart from brown spots.

veronika Maine, westfield miranda

My Styling Session at Veronika Maine – Westfield Miranda

Veronika Maine rates high on my list of favourite stores, particularly for work wear.

Spring trends in shoes - nine west

8 Shoe Trends you should own this Spring! – with Nine West

Who is excited for new shoes for Spring?

Marie Claire The Ageless Parcel Spring 2016

Review – marie claire The Ageless Parcel Spring Edition

I was recently sent a marie claire The Ageless Parcel* to review.

Spring trends from Katies Westfield miranda

2 Spring Trends to find at Katies: White Jeans and Bomber Jackets

Last week I found some great Spring fashion from Country Road at Westfield Miranda.This week it is Katies turn!

Lip monthly June july august 2016

Product Review – Lip Monthly Subscription bags June, July and August 2016

If you are a regular reader of my blog, you will know I have been a subscriber for well over a year.

The Lip Lab Westfield Miranda

How I created the perfect Custom lipstick at The Lip Lab – Westfield Miranda

We have all been there, haven’t we? Your favourite colour lipstick has been discontinued, or you have something with the PERFECT colour but you would really like it in a different…

Korean Beauty brands to try

3 Korean Beauty Brands to try – is K-beauty your thing?

Korean Beauty Products (or K-Beauty Products)  are extraordinarily popular at the moment.  And why wouldn’t they be? The Koreans have skincare and make up down pat.

Table Eight Shirt Dress Skylar

One shirt dress, three ways…

I do not believe there is a more versatile clothing item than a shirt dress.

Marc Jacobs Air Blush Soft Glow Duo

What is Draping? – with Marc Jacob Air Blush Soft Glow Duo

Just when you thought you got the hang of Contouring, highlighting and strobing, a new technique to chisel cheekbones has come along.

Review and Demo – Marc Jacobs Re(Marc)able Foundation

I am fairly happy with my skin. It tells a story.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Eyebrow tutorial

Eyebrow Tutorial – Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow Pomade

One of the most requested tutorials is one for eye brows, so how better to show you how to do it than do it in a video?

How I clean my make up brushes

How I clean my make up brushes!

Of all cleaning chores, cleaning my make up brushes  is my favourite one. It is weirdly satisfying seeing them all squeaky clean lined up on my bench.