Most of us associate blue eye shadow with the 80’s… It was something my mum used to wear, or what the girls at dance class would apply (not very well) at the end of year concerts, mixed with pink eye shadow – HOT! But, blue shadow has grown into a new trend and with so many shades of blue, it...READ MORE

In all my work, either as a makeup artist, when I am conducting training schools, or commentating on beauty looks and techniques, I cannot stress enough the importance on illuminated skin. To me it gives the ‘real’ factor to good makeup, whereas matte can look to ‘made up’ as your skin fresh...READ MORE

With a camera flash everywhere we turn these days, it’s hard to avoid at least one bad shot of ourselves every now and then– Thank god for the untag button! Even with our new best friend, ‘the filter’, we can still have a photo makeup mishap, which can be avoided with a few little tips and ...READ MORE

With Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Australia said and done for another year, it’s time to reflect on some key beauty trends seen this week, and such creativity from some of Australia’s Top Makeup Hair Directors (well done to all of them!).  By Michael Brown  READ MORE

You sometimes think, can anything still excite me after seeing days of hairstyles. But yes, I did get my wish! We have been seeing so much texture this fashion week and a bed hair vibe ruled the week so far, but day 4 did see a few different takes on hair for the season. By Michael Brown  READ MORE

As Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Australia starts winding down, I was still alert for more beauty trends. It has been a week of nude skin and realness in beauty, with the pop of colour here and there – There really was no in between, its either all or nothing! By Michael Brown.          READ MORE

Natural looks with a lot of texture have ruled this year’s MBFWA, but day 3 saw a little colour added to play up the week – yay! By Michael Brown  READ MORE

Day 3 was upon us and I was personally excited for the some of the shows and looks I was about to witness. Would I see the same trends from day 1 and 2 in Beauty? Or would there be something new to catch my eye? One thing I love is learning new ways to create looks by chatting to the Makeup artist...READ MORE

Day 2 saw some big name designers hit the runways of Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Australia, my day however started late afternoon and it was definitely all about the skin for the shows I saw! By Michael Brown I first visited the backstage teams for Kahlo and I was very impressed! I would have to ...READ MORE

My afternoon/evening coverage of Day 2 of MBFWA saw some creative looks with some amazing Hair Diectors! By Michael Brown I immediately loved the Kahlo Hair look created by Hugo Ferrozzi for O&M hair! Loved the 80’s influence with the slick front for a modern touch and crimped texture in t...READ MORE

A new venue, being Carriageworks and the sound of stilettos on the concrete floors set the tone for day 1 of MBFWA as many fashionistas flocked to see what was hot this season for Australia. With Beauty being such a link and an accessory to fashion, it is only fair that I bring to you the highligh...READ MORE

As we saw some the contrast of the most simple makeup looks, more in tone than application, to the extreme difference with colour and silver washes in the evening of day 1, the hair looks created were all in theme of wearable and texture! All looks from hair directors on Day 1 had a clear message;...READ MORE