Makeup Mania
In late November 2008 Sydneysiders will be treated to the opening of the first Australian Chanel Makeup Stuido within the Sydney City Myer store. A first of its kind in Australia, the makeup studio will feature a lip, eye and nail bar and will be meticulously run by Paris-trained makeup artists. Designated consultation areas will enable makeup artists to create a clients look in daylight, candlelight or sunlight or offer the luxury of a swish VIP space. Styled in Chanels well known black and white and with touches of their famous tweed you'll feel every bit the movie star. Visit www.chanel.com to check out the makeup collection.



Posted by Emilie Harrison

Galaxy Gloss

I am a beauty product fanatic. I am the ultimate guinea pig when it comes to anything new and even remotely exciting. I also have four sisters so between us we make up quite the team! I am loving Chanel's new lip glosses, Levres Scintillantes. I'm always excited when Chanel parcels arrive on my desk! It's the 10th Anniversary for these gorgeous glosses and to celebrate they've launched eight new shades inspired by the stars. The glosses contain pearly pink micro-pearlizers, silver reflectors, golden particles and rainbow mica. I am currently sporting both the Venus & Mica colours, depending on my mood of course! Visit www.chanel.com to view all the out of this world colours.


L-R - Nebula, Mirage & Mica


L-R - Mirage, Cosmos, Silex & Venus

Posted by Emilie Harrison

I Scents Summer
It became obvious to me over the past week that the warmer months are definitely upon us. This means there is no better time to splurge on a swish new fragrance to get you through the warmer and much more festive months. Finding a fragrance that suits you is not always easy so I've put together a list of my top summer scents to give you a bit of a head start. Not only do they all smell delicious but they're also in the most gorgeous bottles. Sniff away!


L-R - Elle Intense by YSL & The Beat by Burberry


L-R - Covet Pure Bloom by Sarah Jessica Parker & Daisy Marc Jacobs Eau De Parfum


L-R - Vera Wang Bouquet & F for Fascinating by Salvatore Ferragamo


L-R - Ralph Lauren Lonve & Magnifique by Lancome

Posted by Emilie Harrison

A Good Lashing

If the eyes are the window to your soul then it's imperative to have amazing, long, luscious lashes! False lashes scare a lot of people. How do you use them? Will they look fake? Will they start to peel off half way down the isle? Well, Harlotte have heard your questions and have answered your prayers with these uniquely designed, easy to apply lashes. They will help you create the perfect almond eye and are available in two styles. Too Sweet will emphasise your eyes with a hint of glamour. The softer, more natural of the two they are perfect for bridal or daywear while Drama Queen will steal the spotlight with red carpet Hollywood diva lashes. The longer and thicker of the two they will make batting your eyelashes at that lucky somebody easy peasy and at $20 a pair they're a steal! Visit www.harlotte.com.au to view the range and buy online.





Drama Queen lashes

Posted by Emilie Harrison

Mod Pod

One of the hottest beauty brands to hit the shelves in the last few months is Pod Puraceuticals. 100% Australian owned and made, against animal testing and formula manufactured using 100% renewable energy it's a product with a conscience. I'm loving the Liquid Manicure and Liquid Pedicure. These all-in-one products exfoliate, cleanse, moisturise, protect and nourish, which make them a perfect product to use in the lead up to your big day. My girlfriend Victoria also swears by the Liquid Detox cleanser. I don't think her skin as ever looked so good! To find your nearest stockist phone 1300 796 986 in Australia or visit www.podpuraceuticals.com to shop online.


Liquid Manicure $40


Liquid Pedicure $40

Posted by Emilie Harrison

Luscious Lashes

A beauty regime is something that every bride undertakes with vigour in the lead up to the big day. Hair? Check. Skin? Check. Nails? Check. Lashes and brows? Ummmm... Well ummmm no more! New Bamboo Lash and Bamboo Brow is set to redefine women’s beauty routines for their eyelashes and eyebrows with a natural formulation that uses the bamboo plant as a main ingredient to help stimulate and enhance hair follicle growth for stronger, fuller lashes and a more defined, thicker arch for eyebrows. Both Bamboo Lash and Bamboo Brow are made from bamboo extract which is the richest known source of natural silica that is essential for hair growth and has been shown to prevent hair loss. Bamboo Lash supports the eyelashes natural growth providing a volumised, longer and fuller lash with a natural tint whilst Bamboo Brow will fill in eyebrow areas that are sparse and have been over tweezed with a subtle tint when new brow hair appears, eliminating the need for an eyebrow pencil or permanent make-up tattoo. Bamboo Brow and Bamboo Lash also contains no proplylene glycol or parabens that are known to cause skin irritations. Yay! For more info regarding these must-have beauty products visit www.bamboolashes.com.au.



Bamboo Lashes & Brows will be showcasing their fabulous products at The Wedding Establishment at Melbourne's Comme on Wednesday 30th September 09. To buy tickets for this must-attend wedding event, which will also take place at Sydney's The Tea Room QVB on Wednesday 23rd September 09, visit www.weddingestablishment.com.au. Wedding Style Guide is thrilled to be the official bridal media partner for this event so be sure not to miss out!



Posted by Emilie Harrison

Salty Goodness

You know a good beauty product is in your midst when it starts winning awards. Premium Spa Lemon Butter Salt Body Scrub is just that, a winner! Recently winning the 'Best Salt Body Scrub' in the inaugural Australian Beauty Awards, it's a fair accolade considering the plethora of scrubs that adorn the shelves across Australia. Made from a deliciously fragrant and cleansing blend of 12 pure essential oils blended with naturally exfoliating West Australian Sea Salt and enriched with moistursing Vitamin E, organic olive and sweet almond oils it really is the best going around. Premium Spa products were reformulated in 2008 to reflect the brand creators’ philosophy of using active Australian organic ingredients for optimum skin and health benefits and to better care for the environment. Premium Spa does not contain nasties such as mineral oils, parabens, detergents, artificial colours, synthetic fillers and polybeads – which are ultimately absorbed by the skin and eventually end up in our precious waterways. Premium Spa is 100% Australian made and owned and is never tested on animals. It also supports Australian manufacturers and industry through the purchase of locally grown and organic ingredients so, you'll be doing a good thing for yourself, the environment and our fabulous Australian producers. You can find Premium Spa Lemon Butter Salt Scrub at Priceline and Big W stores nationally and it's a steal at $14.95. Visit www.beautyawards.com.au to see the complete list of winners.



Posted by Emilie Harrison

Super Silica
There is one thing brides want (just about as much as the perfect wedding dress) and that's flawless skin. You'll change your diet, stop drinking alcohol, do more exercise and undertake a ridiculous beauty plan all in the hope of having a crystal clear glow. I'm always intrigued by models beauty regimes and recommendations and after reading an interview with Australian model Abbey Lee Kershaw, who said she swore by Silica, I was in. I headed straight to my local pharmacy and low and behold, there it was. I am now nearly through my second bottle (I opted Planet Health Qsilica in liquid form) and cannot speak highly enough of it. My complexion is clear and even, redness has been well and truly reduced, my nails and cuticles are the healthiest they've ever been, my hair breakages have been reduced to the bare minimum, my hair is growing faster and my skin in general is softer, smoother and responds even better to moisturiser. Could it honestly get any better?! I've now converted a few girlfriends after they pointed out my skin was looking fab. The best ever proof that something is working wonders! Planet Health's Qsilica Gel is a convenient form of mineral silica, which is important for the health of connective tissue, skin, hair, nails, and joint cartilage. Silica also plays a key role in the production of collagen in the skin and can also help to support and maintain strong bones and teeth by playing a role in the metabolism of calcium in the body. Each bottle of gel lasts between 6-8 weeks (depending on how much you take) and will honestly make a huge difference. So, I have Abbey Lee Kershaw to thank now! Visit www.qsilica.com.au to find out more.


500ml bottle $29.95, 50 capsules $29.95 and 100 capsules $49.90

Posted by Emilie Harrison

Pearly Whites
It is of utmost importance to have your pearly whites pristine for your big day. There is nothing worse than a gorgeous bride smiling with joy, only to showcase a mouthful of yellow chompers. Ewwwww! So, to avoid this I suggest you take the advice of GOSMiLE and keep some handy refreshers in your purse. FLASHLiTES and Touch Up's instantly refresh your smile and breath and are so easy to carry around. For stronger whitening opt for the FLASHLiTES or if you only need to remove a few stains throughout the day go for the Touch Up's. They taste yummy too! Visit www.gosmilebeauty.com.au to find out more about these super handy teeth whiteners.


Touch Up Mini's $14.95 in Mint-licious, Pear-licious and Peach-licious


FLASHLiTES $18.95

Posted by Emilie Harrison

Rock Princess
I'm loving the new fragrance by the Queen of bridal, Vera Wang, called Rock Princess. It's a little bit more spunky than her fragrance Bouquet and well suited to those girls who like a little bit of edge! It'll be available from 1 June 2009 from Myer, David Jones or call 1800 812 663 alternate stockists. Priced at $90 for 50ml.



Posted by Emilie Harrison

Super Sponge
Hitting the shelves in August 09 is the newest technology is self-tanning, the ModelCo SunSponge Custon Self-Tan ($49). If self-tanning is something you find a little bit tricky (admit it, we've all had our tanning blunders!) then this will be perfect for you. SunSponge's unique ergonomic design ensures a controlled application for those hard-to-reach areas, whilst the sponge buffs and evens your tan to perfection for a truly swanky result. Enriched with Fructiplex™, to nourish, soothe & protect your skin with the moisturising benefits of Wild Rose Hip, Apricot & Palm Tree Extract, helping your tan last even longer. The fast-drying and non-greasy formula is also hinted with an exotic Cocoa Butter fragrance, leaving no tell-tale scent of fake tanning. Now there's no excuse for winter white skin! Visit www.modelco.com.au to find your nearest stockist.



Posted by Emilie Harrison

Autumnal Apricot
We're now in the lovely, romantic season of Autumn. You can tell because the trees are changing colours and the grass is becoming lush and green. Autumn is a great season to draw inspiration from as the rich but subtle colours can make great additions to a wedding. Apricot is such a pretty, feminine colour. I came across this amazing Notte by Marchessa gown on net-a-porter and fell in love. The colour is just divine! Back in issue 6 of Style Guide we did a super pretty apricot shoot. It's a colour that can be incorporated into a wedding in so many different ways. Fashion, cake, food, table settings, flowers... the list is endless. I've put together a Polyvore showing the plethora of ways apricot can be used. I've even incl. some gorgeous Style Guide stationery that can be purchased at our online store.

Autumnal Apricot by EmHarrison on Polyvore.com

To find out more about the pieces incl. in this Polycore just click on it.

Posted by Emilie Harrison

Lippie Good
The perfect lippie can be hard to find but I'll give you the heads up, head to Estee Lauder counter from April 12 and pick yourself up the latest in lipstick heaven - the Pure Colour Gloss Stick. I was sent a couple of these super duper lippies and love the pinks... they're so pretty! Pure Color Gloss Stick’s unique 3D Optic Pearl Technology and microfine reflective pearl cocktail delivers full volume appearance to lips so lips appear fuller and sexier. Adding to the lip enhancing benefit of the creamy base is a comfortable signature plumping ingredient, Maxi-Lip, that with continued use, prolongs the appearance of fullness and delivers added moisture to lips. With a rich formula that melts onto lips, Pure Color Gloss Stick comes in a variety of divine shades that deliver softly sheer pearlescent coverage and a wet, glossy shine to lips. Visit www.esteelauder.com.au for more info.





Posted by Emilie Harrison

Chocolate Decadence
Estée Lauder has taken my love of chocolate to the next level with the launch of the Chocolate Decadence Collection. The delightful and truly delectable new color collection for Autumn is full of warm chocolate hues enhanced by luxurious caramel gold and sugared berry tones. The look features intensified lined eyes and softly glowing skin complemented by lightly sculpted lips and perfectly polished nails. To create a complete impression, pair the look with Autumn’s vintage-inspired suits in wools, jacquard and tweed and sensual satin blouses in warm golden tones and accessorize with sculpted boots and gloves in luxury leathers. The collection is on sale from April 12 at all Estee Lauder counters Australia wide. I'm so looking forward to winter! Visit www.esteelauder.com.au to drool over the yummy collection.


Caramel chocolate look


Berry chocolate look

Posted by Emilie Harrison

Perfect Motion
For some mascara has always been one of the trickier beauty must-haves to apply successfully but thanks to Estee Lauder that could be a problem no more. The clever people behind the cult brand have come up with a brilliant idea... a vibrating wand! TurboLash All Effects Motion Mascara™ gently vibrates to help deliver maximum volume, length separation, definition and curling. Ophthalmologist-tested, fragrance-free and safe for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers, TurboLash All Effects Motion Mascara™ will be available exclusively at David Jones Elizabeth Street, Sydney from Oct 1 2008, with a national roll out scheduled in selected Myer and David Jones stores from Feb 1 2009 so keep your eyes peeled!



Posted by Emilie Harrison

Fuchsia Now
I'm loving the new Fuchsia Now makeup collection from Estee Lauder. It's such a gorgeous collection of colours and the palettes are so pretty! You will have to wait though. The collection isn't on sale in Australia until Feb 1 2009. It will be worth the wait however! Visit www.esteelauder.com.au for release dates.





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Nail It!

When summer rolls around it's time to get out the toes from underneath those big wooly socks and spruce them up a little. May I suggest a super bright, fun nail colour from Zoya? The colours are simply delicious and I'm loving the neon yellow (Pippa) and neon pink (Ali). With a LBD (little black dress) or mix and matched with colours galore your all important tootsies and fingers will be happy chappies! Visit www.zoya.com.au to view all the colours and to find a stockist. RRP $17AUD each or $90AUD for all 6!





Posted by Emilie Harrison

The Colour Purple
Purple is a colour that can either look great or garish so it's important to get it right. Purple was a hot colour on the catwalks of New York Fashion Week with Carolina Herrera and Oscar de la Renta creating some masterful pieces in this gorgeous hue. More often than not it's best to opt for bits and pieces in purple rather than go the whole hog. Purple flowers can make a table look truly beautiful and teamed with purple bridesmaids dresses and pewter accessories it's a look worthy of a royal celebration. Below I've created a Polyvore of purple pieces that may give you some hints on how to add this delightful colour to your wedding palette. We did a great story on purple called 'Moody Hues' on page 78 of issue 7 so click here www.styleguide.com.au to have a peek. The colour purple has never been so hip.


Pretty Purple - by EmHarrison on Polyvore.com
Click on the Polyvore to view the pieces in detail.

Posted by Emilie Harrison

Quick Switch
I have to admit, sometimes my handbag feels like the tardis, especially when I'm desperately searching for my ringing mobile that has somehow disappeared into a parallel universe in there. This nifty little gadget may just be the solution... it's the Borne Naked Liner. Pop all your bits and pieces into the sectioned compartments and never again will anything be lost. The best part... you can quickly change handbags without having to think about what you may or may not need for the day. Without doubt, this must have been designed by a woman! Perfect for wedding day and honeymoon organisation, especially if switching from handbag to beachbag at a moment's notice.


Before...


After... blissful organisation. Small liner $24.95 and large $29.95 + postage.

Posted by Jane Cameron

The Prettiest Flowers
I was thrilled this morning to receive a gorgeous arrangement of flowers sent to me by the lovely ladies at Elizabeth Arden. In celebration of the launch of their newest fragrance Pretty I was lucky enough to receive the flowers, along with a bottle of the pretty fragrance itself. It's such a gorgeous fragrance and will delight all those like me who love pretty flowers. I'm sure it's going to become a very popular wedding fragrance! Available from Myer, David Jones and selectied pharmacies from 19 April 2009 at 50ml $80.





Posted by Emilie Harrison