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By Chloe Schneider

RESCU are super excited to announce that The International Make-Up Artist Trade Show (IMATS) will be returning to Australia next month. 2009 marked the first IMATS for Australia and its huge success has, thankfully, allowed for a second.  Read more...

Posted on Wednesday, September 01, 2010

Hang up your coats, put away your boots and shelve your scarves and beanies -spring is in the air. The winter blues are no longer an excuse, it’s time to step out and get in touch with the new season’s trends, admire the arts and for those of you feeling particularly cultural, take a trip to the opera. Read more...

Posted on Wednesday, September 01, 2010

Camilla's incredible, vivacious collection demands an unusual hair style. The attention-grabbing looks we saw were nothing short of fantastic.

Redken hair director Tracey Hughes said, "We've created four fantastic looks for the show, all with contrasting textures and distinct finishes to highlight the flowing, vivid colours and graphic patterns from the collection." Read more...

Posted on Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Alex Perry's luxurious designs called for nothing less than maximum impact and glamour.

Redken hair director Maria Ardino created the look for the Alex Perry show, commenting that she was after a look that was "fit for an Arabian Princess". The resulting 'do was typical of the Alex Perry glamour we all love; high, glamorous and incredibly chic. Read more...

Posted on Tuesday, August 31, 2010

The Hot in the City show at RSFF showcased the designs lingerie experts such as Antz Pantz, Berlei and Jockey so we were expecting a playful, flirty look.

Maria Ardino, the Redken hair director for the show, did not disappoint, choosing long, shiny curls for the show. Read more...

Posted on Tuesday, August 31, 2010

The RAFF Review 9 and 10 shows displayed a look that was inherently different from the rest of the week. It was edgy, trendy and super sleek.

"The foundation for the hair look is based on a clean, seamless blow dry," Todd Arndt, the Redken Hair Director for the final Review show explained backstage.  Read more...

Posted on Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Cute, accessible designers such as Milk & Honey by Ruby Rose, Miss Shop, Tokito, Minty Meets Munt, Motel and Quirky Circus by Mink Pink were perfectly complemented by customised looks for the Myer Miss Shop show.

"The inspiration for the hair plays on the character of a Woodstock hippie. Very floaty, relaxed and worn-in, the look slight personalised for each model," described Redken Hair Director Alex Grahl backstage at the show.  Read more...

Posted on Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Redken Hair Director Jon Pulitano created a statement look that was full of movement and bounce for the RSFF Review 7 and 8 shows. 

Backstage, Jon said "the look really evokes a sense of relaxed glamour and beautifully ties in each of the designers' collections. The mid-lengths were curled to give plenty of boost with lots of volume and movement with the roots and ends kept straight for an unkempt, slightly less polished result." Read more...

Posted on Tuesday, August 31, 2010

By Jenna Black

RESCU resident expert and one of Australia’s most respected designers, Alex Perry, showcased his outstanding show on Saturday at Rosemount Sydney Fashion Festival. Read more...

Posted on Monday, August 30, 2010

By Keeva Stratton

Just as she did at Rosemount Australian Fashion Week, on Friday night Camilla blew us away with her Babylon collection at Rosemount Sydney Fashion Festival, and RESCU was there at the Town Hall in Sydney to witness this vivacious collection. Read more...

Posted on Sunday, August 29, 2010

By Keeva Stratton

Providing a proverbial tasting plate of designer talent, Review Show 7 moved from colour to class as it showcased a collection of designers including Camilla, White Sands, Annah Stretton, Kooey, Ae'lkemi, Nookie, and Sabatini White.  Read more...

Posted on Sunday, August 29, 2010

The Myer Miss Shop RSFF show, held on Saturday afternoon, started with a carnival atmosphere – male models warmed up the catwalk with cartwheels, tap dancing and standing on their heads. Another highlight was the much-anticipated launch of the Milk & Honey range by model and MTV Australia host Ruby Rose.  Read more...

Posted on Sunday, August 29, 2010

Two unique looks featured in RSFF's Review show 6. Both were inspired by the 1960s with a strong rockabilly influence. Still feminine but with a rockbilly shape, these looks kept the top heavy and full with a texture-plait or quiff while the sides were firmly slicked back. Read more...

Posted on Sunday, August 29, 2010

A more undone, natural look strode down the runaway at Kookai's RSFF show on Thursday. 

Redken hair director Tracey Hughes described the look as "very romantic and feminine and slightly undone" going on to say she aimed to created, "Really soft, pretty, relaxed curls that looked like they were the models' own". Read more...

Posted on Sunday, August 29, 2010

Models at the Bonds shows strutted their way down the catwalk with glossy, smooth, frizz-free locks. 

Backstage, Redken Hair Director Todd Arndt told us "This look is all about the ultimate blow dry and keeping the lengths perfectly smooth and straight whilst enhancing the natural movement of the hair - just like satin. We wanted the hair to float freely and avoid weighting the hair down with too much product.". Read more...

Posted on Sunday, August 29, 2010

By Kate Squires, National Creative Team Leader for Napoleon Perdis

When we think of Bonds, bright colours and cute beauty are instantly brought to mind. This year showed a refreshing move away from that in the beauty department with a more grown-up look. 

Bonds wanted to give the show an edge this year and we wanted to keep it more of a focus on the eyes, creating a depth around the eyes.  Read more...

Posted on Friday, August 27, 2010

The look at the Morrissey show was “all about glam” according to Kate Squires, National Creative Team Leader for Napoleon Perdis. She explains how to get this seductive look.  Read more...

Posted on Thursday, August 26, 2010

RESCU and Redken believe voluminous, cascading curls will never go out of fashion and these dry, airy textured curls are certainly testament to that.

Redken’s Todd Arndt created the perfect fresh look for the warmer months for Ella Baché’s Swimwear show. Bountiful curls were adorned with cute ‘hello sailor’ hats, bows and braided headbands. Read more...

Posted on Thursday, August 26, 2010

By Kate Squires, National Creative Team Leader for Napoleon Perdis

Devine Goddess lipstick in Eros was one of the products used to create this flirty look. Kate Squires, Napoleon Perdis’ National Creative Team Leader, gives expert tips on how to get this look…  Read more...

Posted on Thursday, August 26, 2010

At the Man And Woman show, which showcased designs by Peter Morrissey, Dr Rey’s Shapewear and Mensfit, the hair was “sexy, sultry and incredibly feminine, which worked beautifully to complement the swimwear, shapewear and lingerie designs”, according to Redken hair director Jon Pulitano.  Read more...

Posted on Thursday, August 26, 2010

By Kate Squires, National Creative Team Leader for Napoleon Perdis

The beauty at the RSFF Review 3 shows was bold and not for the faint at heart. 

There is a focus on the stronger brow, but could still see the raw edge of the brow, which is kept soft for Spring.

We wanted to create texture on the face. The shaded and contoured cheeks with matte product were then highlighted with gold product to make it luminous. Read more...

Posted on Thursday, August 26, 2010

By Kate Squires, National Creative Team Leader for Napoleon Perdis

RSFF's Myer show displays a diverse range of styles from Myer's amazing collection of designers so the beauty looks must be simple, classic beauty that suits a variety of designers' wears. 

Myer had briefed the Napoleon team on a naturally beautiful and accessible look for the show.

The result was a natural, beautiful, luminous bronze look. It was all just about a fresh, simple look for summer. It had no harsh lines and is easy for anyone to achieve. Read more...

Posted on Thursday, August 26, 2010

By Kate Squires, National Creative Team Leader for Napoleon Perdis

Feminine, well-polished and glamourous all came to mind when the models strutted out at Charlie Brown's RSFF show. Kate Squires told us about the inspiration behind the beauty and how you can achieve the look that wowed the RESCU girls. Read more...

Posted on Thursday, August 26, 2010

It was very clear the top knot trend is not slowing down at all at the RSFF Review 3 and 4 shows. It was a striking, new conical version that made its way down the runway

“The key to this top knot is about the positioning”, Redken Hair Director Lorna Evans commented, saying, “The bun is placed one and a half inches away from the hairline to balance the beautiful point on the very top”.

Lorna opted for a refined three tiered bun to complement the style’s soft, natural texture. The result was a killer top knot that was relaxed, understated and beautiful. Read more...

Posted on Thursday, August 26, 2010

By Chloe Schneider

RESCU were treated to an elegant parade of glamour and sophistication at RSFF's Review Show 3 last night. With ready-to-wear and eveningwear from Ms Couture, Aurelio Costarella, Nicola Finetti and more on the bill, we were expecting high volumes of sexy femininity and this show certainly delivered.  Read more...

Posted on Thursday, August 26, 2010

The simple, elegant up-dos shown at Charlie Brown paid homage to the timeless elegance of the Valentino Fall/Winter 2010 collection and were representative of the lady-like trend we have seen so much of lately.  Read more...

Posted on Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Unique messy sculptural up-dos perfectly complemented varying style of designers such as Anna & Boy, Kate Sylvester, Camilla and Marc and many more at RSFF’s Review Shows 1 and 2.

Redken Hair Director Philip Barwick was right on cue, saying, “The hair really embodies a feeling of spring and summer”.

On his vision for the look, he said “We’ve created a textural up style with a slightly modern edge to it. It’s a serene, windswept look with a soft sculpture. Each models’ hair style was slightly different from the next as if they all just walked onto the catwalk after being outside in the wind” Read more...

Posted on Wednesday, August 25, 2010

By Jenna Black

Get your frocks dry cleaned and your heels ready to rumble ladies, the Rosemount Sydney Fashion Festival has well and truly kicked off. RESCU attended the RSFF Review Show 1, and we were definitely impressed. With a line up including Camilla & Marc, Bianca Spender, Zambesi and more, how couldn’t we be! Read more...

Posted on Wednesday, August 25, 2010

By Kate Squires, National Creative Team Leader for Napoleon Perdis

The Marie Claire Gala Opening was all about simple beauty. The models looked raw and natural with warmth in their skin. It was very much about achieving the effortlessly sexy 'just jumped out of bed' look for the runway.

Kate Squires, Napoleon Perdis' National Creative Team Leader, gave us the low-down on how to achieve this gorgeous, modern look. Read more...

Posted on Tuesday, August 24, 2010

For a limited time, you can experience Dior’s iconic products, including their vibrant Rouge Dior lip colours, during a complimentary 20-minute flash make-up retouch.# Read more...

Posted on Monday, August 23, 2010

RESCU went backstage with our JVC Pink Everio Camcorder at all the top shows to bring you the best backstage footage from RAFW.

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Posted on Saturday, May 22, 2010

Jayson Brunsdon’s interpretation of rich girl chic is always spot on. His effortless channelling of old school glamour, as though you are leafing through the pages of a 1960s Vanity Fair magazine or a Slim Aarons pool party shoot, made this show a highlight and favourite of ours last week.

The clothes and the models that appeared on the runway had polish, poise and ‘can’t touch this’ attitude. We loved the candy coloured mix of terry towelling shifts, 60s lounge dresses and Stepford Wives frocks. The fabrics were luxe and the cuts always flattering. That’s what he does best.

Collaborating with long time friend and fellow style maker Joh Bailey, this show clearly cemented Jayson Brunsdon’s reputation as an internationally acclaimed design talent and gentleman of the highest order.

To make sure we were in the loop, we asked Joh about his inspiration, and how we can create this hairstyle at home…  Read more...

Posted on Thursday, May 13, 2010

When asked about the concept behind each of these four shows, Brad Ngata said, “For White Sands, it was shipwreck-chic (pictured); Dhini, it was an Indian empress; Gail Sorronda wanted to create an amazing silhouette to reflect the collection and TAFE was a combination of each of the four designers’ ideas: wet, braids, dry and messy.”  Read more...

Posted on Wednesday, May 12, 2010

By Lisa Tutt

Orly Professional Nail Care helped compliment the looks for several up-and-coming designers including Karla Spetic and swimwear designers such as Lisa Blue, at Rosemount Australia Fashion Week. Read more...

Posted on Tuesday, May 11, 2010

You won’t be able to resist the seductive hair at Ms Couture. Meanwhile, Arnsdorf will appeal to those who favour a simple ponytail. And there were looks for all occasions and personalities at Miss Unkon’s RAFW show. Read more...

Posted on Monday, May 10, 2010

On day 4 of RAFW, Redken inspired us to consider a side part (courtesy of Gary Bigeni). We were also impressed by the textured look at Kooey, created by Maria Ardino’s clever use of volumising sprays and vigorous backcombing. Read more...

Posted on Monday, May 10, 2010

The creative make-up artists at M.A.C have outdone themselves at RAFW. Their carefully applied make-up took us back to the Renaissance for Romance Was Born, then to the future with Kirrily Johnston. There were also fun freckles and fake lashes at Anna & Boy. Read more...

Posted on Monday, May 10, 2010

By Jenna Black

Ksubi have just celebrated their tenth birthday with a runway show closing the week of RAFW. The entertainment factor was high as the label headed back into the spotlight. Read more...

Posted on Sunday, May 09, 2010

By Keeva Stratton

Using the theme of the evolving butterfly, Sydney-based designer Marie Hatzis-Ritchie presented a glamorous and rich array in her Hussy Spring/Summer 10/11 collection Metamorphosis, on day 5 of the Rosemount Australian Fashion Week.  Read more...

Posted on Sunday, May 09, 2010

By Jenna Black

Luxury lingerie label Ms Couture revealed their debut designs at RAFW this year, with a sexy collection that takes you from day to night. Read more...

Posted on Saturday, May 08, 2010

By Jenna Black

Gail Sorronda has taken a modern day gothic look for her almost all black collection. Splashes of white and gold, and purely feminine detail make this collection highly wearable. Read more...

Posted on Saturday, May 08, 2010

Whether you want to see something “sleek and wearable” (e.g. the hair at Karla Spetic), or “sci-fi beauty” like the look at Konstantina Mittas show, RESCU has your ‘look book’ and cheat sheets. Read more...

Posted on Saturday, May 08, 2010

By Napoleon Perdis

The make-up maestro Napoleon Perdis gives us his  make-up secrets and tips for a Taj Mahal Princess inspired do; as seen at Dhini. Read more...

Posted on Friday, May 07, 2010

From “almost vampish” hair at Flannel to “summery and slightly undone” at Women’s Ready To Wear #2, the looks by Redken were sensational. See inside for more pictures, inspiration and how-to hints. Read more...

Posted on Friday, May 07, 2010

By Lisa Tutt

Day four of Rosemount Australian Fashion Week saw designer Dion Lee’s parade beautifully staged beneath the sails of the Opera House. Read more...

Posted on Friday, May 07, 2010

By Chloe Michele

Manning Cartell was hair heaven, and naturally we’re all left lusting after similar styles. Luckily, we have ghd to tell us how we can achieve the sleek, shiny and sexy hair seen at the show.

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Posted on Friday, May 07, 2010

By Keeva Stratton

Back at the Cargo Theatre for Day 4 of Rosemount Australian Fashion Week, there was a genuine hype surrounding the avant-garde stylings of Fernando Frisoni. Jennifer Hawkins, Lara Bingle, Australia’s Next Top Model’s Jonathon Pease, choreographer Nacho Pop, actress Alyssa Jane-Cook and half the cast of Project Runway Australia had gathered around the glowing red glass runway with great anticipation. Read more...

Posted on Friday, May 07, 2010

By Keeva Stratton

Having spent over ten years as a regular feature of the Australian fashion scene, Ruby Smallbone has gained both a strong and loyal local following. This support was evident when her latest collection ‘Il Valiero’ was released today in front of a packed house at Rosemount Australian Fashion Week. Read more...

Posted on Friday, May 07, 2010

By Jenna Black

Leather was mixed with soft tulle, and dizzying prints adding a touch of playfulness to the latest collection from Dhini. The label have taken a new direction away from their past designs, and we love it! Read more...

Posted on Friday, May 07, 2010

By Jenna Black

Gary Bigeni has a signature aesthetic of crisp, clean silhouettes. His latest collection, shown at RAFW Day 4, brought pastels and heavy draping to an otherwise uncomplicated look. Read more...

Posted on Friday, May 07, 2010