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.
I lost it today. This whole virus thing, it got to me today…
7 DYI tips to cover your grey roots
The Future of skincare is here: intelligent products blur the division between over-the counter products and treatments prescribed by dermatologist.
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…
Fashionista in Suburbia Ten Tips to get the perfect Red Lips!
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
Is there anything that makes you feel more feminine and sexy then a slippery, silky boudoir type dress? I think not.
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,…
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 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…
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…
“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!”…
CHARCOAL has been used since the Ancient Egyptians for its purifying, detoxifying, anti bacterial properties.
It is HOUNDSTOOTH (think David Jones) funkier little sister. HOUNDSTOOTH is your 9-5 gal, but GINGHAM parties in the weekend.
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.…
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…
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!
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 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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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…
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…
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?
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.
Hello my lovelies! What a week of lips, pouts and lipsticks it has been!
The launch of Nest Fine Fragrances in Sephora Australia was recently held at the gorgeous Chiswick Restaurant in Woollahra, Sydney.
Not going to lie. This post was giving me sleepless nights.
It is no secret that I am a BIG fan of the Real Technique brushes.
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.
Shire PINK Lunch is a community based event raising money for the McGrath Foundation and National Breast Cancer Foundation.
I am blessed with skin that is not too bad: apart from brown spots.
Veronika Maine rates high on my list of favourite stores, particularly for work wear.
Who is excited for new shoes for Spring?
I was recently sent a marie claire The Ageless Parcel* to review.
Last week I found some great Spring fashion from Country Road at Westfield Miranda.This week it is Katies turn!
If you are a regular reader of my blog, you will know I have been a subscriber for well over a year.
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 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.
I do not believe there is a more versatile clothing item than a shirt dress.
Just when you thought you got the hang of Contouring, highlighting and strobing, a new technique to chisel cheekbones has come along.
I am fairly happy with my skin. It tells a story.
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?
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.