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On the cover Gabrielle wears Equipment Femme shirt from ZaraBryson.com.au $305, crop top from Lorna Jane at Wesley Quarter $62.99, Bec & Bridge shorts from Billie & Rose $140, necklace from Poppy Lissiman Addition @ Times Square Claremont $75, bum bag from Poppy Lissiman Addition @ Times Square Claremont $195, sneakers from Betts $89.99.

Perth’s answer to the Opera House (aka a bizarrely shaped building that polarises the population) Perth Arena is open for business in all its blue, black and white geometric glory. An instant icon, the Arena provided the perfect backdrop for our sportswear inspired Summer shoot, which celebrates the athletic side of fashion. Alongside slimline styles for the warmer months, read on and you’ll discover features on summer style and beauty, plus interviews with New Zealand it-girl Kimbra, and the illusive Bee Rizzoli of cult salon Peggy Sue’s. Whether you plan to spend this summer beach side, in a post-Christmas pig out stupor or rocking out at the Arena, have fun, stay safe and be sun smart. We’ll see you again in Autumn. Emma BergmeierX-Press Fashion Editor

On this page Gabrielle wears jacket $139 and running bra $59 from Lululemon @ enex100, Cameo shorts from Billie & Rose $90, necklace from Pigeonhole $85, Nancy-B sneakers from Betts $79.99.

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Ten Outta TenPerth has a serious case of pop up fever. Here, there and everywhere

pop-up shops are, well, popping up, offering unique retail experiences that

are here for a good time, not a long one. The newest addition to Perth’s

growing pop up community can be found at Times Square in Claremont,

featuring 10 of Perth’s most vibrant fashion designers in one stylish

boutique. Only open until Christmas, Ten @ Times is home to Spring and

Summer collections by Jonte, Rosie & Broken, On A Whim, Wandering

Girl, Siss on Bare, The Little White T Company, Zamora Shoes, Jessica

Bratich, Wild Horses and Cebiche Swimwear. Located just off Stirling

Highway in the heart of Claremont, Ten @ Times is a one-stop shopping

destination for lovers of local labels, and anyone on the hunt for a head-to-

toe outfi t for Christmas celebrations and summer festivities.TEN @ TIMES

Summer of LoveThis Summer fashion fanatics and brides-to-be will fl ock to the

WA Museum for Unveiled, an exhibition providing unprecedented

access to 40 breathtaking wedding outfi ts from the Victoria &

Albert Museum in London. Spanning 200 years of bridal couture,

Unveiled showcases designs by modern style icons such as

Vivienne Westwood, Christian Lacroix, John Galliano and Vera

Wang, alongside historical pieces and bridal accessories that

provide an insight into the ever-changing world of wedding

glamour. Entry is $17.50 for adults, $15 for concession card

holders and $12 for children. Unveiled runs til Sunday, March 24.

Find out more at museum.wa.gov.au.

EMBROIDERED SILK WEDDING DRESS BY CHRISTIAN LACROIX HAUTE COUTURE, PARIS, AUTUMN/WINTER 1993-4. PICTURE: GUY MARINEAU © 1993

Universal AppealA celebration of fashion, art and everything in between, the City Of

Joondalup’s Urban Couture festival is set to return in March 2013,

featuring more models, stylists, photographers and designers

than you can poke a coat hanger at. Northern suburbs beauty and

current Miss Universe Australia - Renae Ayris - has been named

as the face of the festival, and says she’s looking forward to helping

showcase the talent of fellow Western Australian fashion creatives.

Though the full Urban Couture program is yet to be released, the

City Of Joondalup has confi rmed that a number of pop up runways

will appear throughout the month of March, alongside photographic

exhibitions, fashion documentary screenings, a local designer

marketplace and more. Stay tuned for details.

MISS UNIVERSE AUSTRALIA RENAE AYRIS IS THE FACE OF URBAN COUTURE 2013

Style news


S T A G E A P P E A LKimbra

When X-Press Fashion

calls Kimbra, she is

enjoying some well-

earned downtime at a coffee shop in

Melbourne. After three US tours and

two of Europe and the UK following

the release of her debut Vows

overseas, not to mention touring

and festivals at home in Australia

and New Zealand, the 22 year old

has, quite literally, not stopped all

year. “It’s been great,” she laughs.

“Each tour has been amazing, I think

the best one was defi nitely the last

one, it was all headline shows [in the

US]… We took one of our favourite

bands, The Stepkids, on tour and

half the shows sold out before we

even headed over there. I couldn’t

have expected that kind of result!

It was just so fun, it’s so nice when

you kind of have that realisation that

you’ve connected with people on the

other side of the world.”

Since the release of

Vows (and, perhaps, the popularity

of ‘that’ duet with Gotye) Kimbra

has been very much lauded for her

raw musical talent and sublime

vocal skills at home in Australia,

constantly selling out shows and

becoming a fi rm festival staple.

However, it’s not just the music

industry that reveres Kimbra –

those in the fashion world are taking

notice of the pop sensation, coveting

her fabulous, colourful style. Kimbra

welcomes the attention, and says

that she was interested in fashion

from a young age.

“Even through high

school I was very interested in op-

shopping, you know, thrift stores,

and I loved the challenge of having

$10 on me and wanting to fi nd a

cool outfi t, and mixing and matching

patterns. I sewed when I was young

as well – not very well, but I did sew

(laughs) – but yeah, I think it was

pretty cool, having that opportunity

to play up fashion a bit more,” she

surmises. “I love the theatrical

elements of artists like Prince, or

even Rufus Wainwright, you know

– they really go to that extra level

to kind of extend the message of

their music, and make it a little bit

more fl irtatious, or fun, or beautiful,

or magical. So yeah, it’s been a fun

aspect for me to think about ways to

do that as well, and just to kind of

keep me fresh on tour as well. You

know, you’re doing three or four

shows in a row, it’s great changing

up the outfi ts.”

The pocket rocket

musician explains that much of

what we see onstage is all part of

the show. Though Kimbra enjoys

dabbling in fashion and creating her

own pieces offstage – and she can

now sew a little better - her onstage

fashion is attributed to whichever

character she is portraying that

night. She explains that her outfi ts

are both an extension of her music,

and of her personality. “None of

it would exist without the songs. I

mean, that’s what brings colour to

everything – and you know, I’d be

quite happy if everyone could keep

their eyes closed the whole show

and just listen to the music,” she

laughs. “It’s not about the clothes,

it’s more about the fact that you’re

there to have an experience, and

you want to be taken somewhere,

transported somewhere. And I

think when a character comes to

life on stage and you see images

coming forth from the backdrops

– all of that stuff helps to imprint a

memory. And I think that just means

a concert can stay with you longer

and it just colours the music more.”

Though Kimbra’s style

is fairly distinct – outlandish colour

schemes, big skirts, feminine focus

– the songstress can’t cite any style

icons in the fashion or fi lm industries

that she turns to for inspiration.

“There isn’t really anyone I look to.

There was a time when I looked

at a lot of Japanese street style – I

really love the street style in Tokyo,

it’s really interesting, I love their

clashing of colours and patterns.

And you know, I love Disney and that

idea of the very feminine kind of 50s

dresses with the tight bodices and

the big, elaborate skirts, and I fi nd

all that very fun as a style. But no,

there’s not really one person that I

look to, and to me style and clothes

are about originality and creativity,

and expressing yourself, rather

than trying to emulate the style of

another person.”

NEW ZEA� ND-BORN (AUSTRALIAN-ADOPTED) POP SONGSTRESS KIMBRA HAS TAKEN THE WORLD BY STORM THIS YEAR; TOURING WORLDWIDE, DOMINATING NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL POP CHARTS, AND SOMEHOW REMAINING COMPLETELY GROUNDED. THE SENSATIONALLY STYLISH MUSICIAN HAS A REPUTATION FOR GORGEOUS, OUT� NDISH OUTFITS ONSTAGE AND OFF, AND BOASTS A UNIQUE, INCOMPARABLE FEMININE STYLE. THE LOVELY � DY HAD A CHAT TO CHLOE PAPAS ABOUT HER STYLE, INSPIRATION, AND HOW TO TACKLE OP-SHOPPING.

When a character comes to life on stage

and you see images coming forth from

the backdrops – all of that stuff helps to

imprint a memory. And I think that just

means a concert can stay with you longer

and it just colours the music more.

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Perhaps the most

recognisable pieces from Kimbra’s

extensive kaleidoscopic wardrobe

are those by Jaime Lee Major, a

young designer from Perth. Jaime

Lee’s pieces are brazen and unique,

exploding with colour and glitter.

Major started out as a visual artist,

working with watercolour paintings

before making the transition to

fashion. Kimbra explains how she

fi rst discovered Jaime Lee, and why

she is so attracted to her pieces.

“I was doing a shoot for

– I can’t remember – it was a photo

shoot, and one of the stylists brought

along a whole lot of outfi ts for me

to try. And there was this dress that

I wore on the Parklife tour, it was

kind of like a galaxy, it was super

multi-coloured and sparkly, and

it was just one of those things that

you looked at and it felt like you were

just in this incredible animated fi lm,

it was like a princess dress – it just

looked like something from another

world. I just said ‘gosh, I just have

to wear that for something, it’s so

psychedelic’. Then I wanted to know

who the designer was, it was Jamie

Lee, and she was absolutely keen

for me to wear the dress. Then we

ended up collaborating further down

the line – I wore a dress of hers to the

Arias, and we’ve continued to work

together on pieces for my tours, I

wore some on my Australian tour

this year. She is fi rst and foremost

an artist, and she’s gone into fashion

and that’s something I really respect

– people who have that approach to

fashion being a piece of art.”

When movie stars and

fashion industry elite hit the red

carpet or awards ceremony, they’re

simply required to do one thing

– look pretty and smile for the

cameras. When a musician hits the

stage, particularly a musician with

the energy and passion of Kimbra,

they’re required to sing, entertain and

look pretty. For those who haven’t

had the pleasure of experiencing a

Kimbra live show, the lady loves to

dance, prance, and work the crowd –

something that can get a little tricky if

the perfect outfi t isn’t worn. So, how

does Kimbra choose the right outfi ts

when on tour? “I think on stage – I

really love movement, I think from a

distance it’s really fun to see things

kind of erupting, and moving and

swaying from a distance. So I mostly

choose pieces that have that, and

texture you know – things that will

respond to light. Ultimately it is a gut

instinct thing, if I put something on

and feel uncomfortable, or exposed

or something, I just wouldn’t do it.

Because then I wouldn’t be able to

lose myself on stage and get into the

music. But, if I put something on and

it helps me feel like a character come

to life, or more so expressing a facet

of my personality and helping further

convey the music, then I always know

that’s a good sign that it’s right.”

it just looked like

something from another

world. I just said ‘gos h,

I just have to wear that

for something, it’s so

psychedelic

Kimbra mentions op-

shopping frequently throughout our

chat, so X-Press fi nishes up by asking

her for some op-shopping tips for

those that are a little overwhelmed

when tackling muddled thrift stores –

and she’s more than happy to offer up

some of her secrets. “It’s just about

fabrics. Don’t look at shape, and don’t

look at something and go ‘god, that

wouldn’t suit my body’ or something.

Things can always be tailored, things

can always be taken in and out, but

the greatest thing about op-shopping

is that you can just fi nd these

patterns or textures or these kinds of

fabrics that you won’t fi nd anywhere

else, and I think picking something

that you just love in terms of the

prints and the textures, and fi nding

someone that can maybe make it fi t

to your body, that’s the best thing.”

KIMBRA WEARING JAIME LEE ON SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE

KIMBRA BY THOM KERR


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MEZI BANGLE FROMblackberet.com.au $169

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curios itiesB R I G H T L I K E N E O N L O V E


On thongs:While yours truly doesn’t really understand the need for them at

all, one is willing to admit that the problem is too wide-spread

to eradicate, so let’s make a few things clear. Daytime footwear?

Yes. Afternoon-to-casual-evening footwear? If you must. Night-

on-the-town footwear? ABSOLUTELY NOT. Yes, it’s Perth, it’s

summer, it’s hot, but no one wants to see the entirety of your

foot during dinner, even if it’s expertly posed on a bar stool at El

Publico. Particularly if you have the grooming habits of a Hobbit.

Extreme pedicures not necessary (unless you want to, by all

means go right ahead) but the if-in-doubt-clean-and-trimmed

rule defi nitely applies to males AND females.

On sun protection:If you haven’t yet got the memo something is seriously amiss.

Sun protection is cool, skin cancer is not (also, a bright red base

really limits your outfi t options). Wear a hat. Hats are cool. Hedi

Slimane said so and what Hedi says goes. Everyone secretly loves

the insouciant hipster in the hat – that could be you! Just not one

of those nasty, all-too-often-pin-striped, pressed plastic fedoras.

Then you’ll be the creepo that noone loves, not even secretly.

On sheerness:Textile variation is delightful, and one can certainly get away with

lighter weights of fabric as the celcius rises, but do remember

that sheer things tend to get a lot more sheer with the light

behind them. And in summer there’s lots of light. And at some

point it’ll be behind you.

On short shorts:While we’re absolutely all for body confi dence and wearing

whatever makes you happy, short shorts fall into the same

category as skin tight jeans – mainly the domain of teenagers

(and even then lots of them shouldn’t). There’s a simple way to

check if they’re too short– pretend you’ve dropped your mirrored

Wayfarers on the fl oor. Bend over to pick them up. If you feel even

remotely like you’re fl ashing your bits, you probably are. Avoid,

avoid, avoid.

On sunglasses etiquette:We live in glare city so sunnies are absolutely warranted a lot

of the time, but the bottom line is it’s pretty rude to go about

your business all day without taking them off. Yes, ok, you’re not

exactly having a heart-to-heart with the checkout girl so she

doesn’t need to look deeply into your eyes, but if you’re enshaded

more than 3m from the outside world you look like a shifty

bugger. Case by case basis, but if you’re going to be inside for

more than 30 seconds be polite and put them on your head.

On swimwear:Wear whatever you damn well please to the beach (as long as it

covers the important parts, thanks very much), but swimwear,

without question, should only be on display when you’re within

sight of water. Even on Australia Day, I hear you ask? Oh, my

friends. ESPECIALLY on Australia Day.

By Claire Mueller

Only when in sight of water:THE DOS AND DON’TS OF SUMMER STYLE

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They say that fashion is about breaking the rules, which may well apply to the movers and shakers and haute couture makers, but style is actually about following them. Long ago, in a land before neon being on-trend and overnight-express-delivery (I know, positively stone age) someone had excellent taste and everybody noticed. From that point onwards we’ve had a reference point, a guideline - an image to draw comparison with and work out how awfully wrong we’ve gotten it this time (and what we can do to improve our sartorial standing). Fashionability aside, these rules

help us look like it all just comes naturally, like we don’t spend hours agonising in front of the mirror, like we’ve got our shit together. These rules make us better at life.

While summer is a time for fun and frivolity in fashion one cannot ignore these rules, so, in an effort to let us all have a more pleasant, less offensive aesthetic experience this season, here is a relevant selection of time-honoured commandments (plus a few that, whilst not strictly set in the stone, will keep you from looking like a chump).


Gabrielle wears Motel Rocks dress from Pigeonhole $109.95, vest from Lorna Jane at Wesley Quarter $89.99, Madison watch from ZaraBryson.com.au $59, studded belt from Generics @ 140 William $60, studded hat from Generics @ 140 William $90, Pedro Lourenco heels from Melissa @ enex100 $165.

A R E N APhotography by Cameron EtchellsStyling by Emma BergmeierBeauty by Sam EnticknapAssistant Stylist: Carly FilbeyModels: Gabrielle S @ Chadwick’s& Alexei @ Vivien’sShot on location at Perth Arena

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Gabrielle wears Carly Hunter blouse from ZaraBryson.com.au $275, necklace from Generics @ 140 William $65, Bec & Bridge shorts from ZaraBryson.com.au $130, heels from Melissa @ enex100 $130.


Alexei wears blazer $329, shorts $99, shirt $89 and belt $79 from Jack London @ enex100, glasses from Blink138.com.au, sneakers from Betts.com.au.


Gabrielle wears Bec & Bridge blazer from ZaraBryson.com.au $320, crop top from Lorna Jane @ Wesley Quarter $65.99, Clover Canyon skirt from ZaraBryson.com.au $240, Milan-B heels from Betts.com.au $69.99, Noir necklace from ZaraBryson.com.au $299.

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Gabrielle wears Nicholas dress from Bi l l ie & Rose $485 , necklace from Pigeonhole @ 140 William, Manchester-B wedges from Betts.com.au $119.99.


Gabrielle wears Limedrop tee from Pigeonhole @ 140 William $165, ATG bather top from ZaraBryson.com.au $160, Zanthus skirt from Generics @ 140 William $140, Perspex bag from Poppy Lissiman Addition @ Times Square Claremont $95, necklace from Generics @ 140 William $65, necklace from Generics @ 140 William (worn as bracelet) $65.

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Alexei wears Fred Perry polo from Pigeonhole @ 140 William $99.95, Handsom shorts from Pigeonhole @ 140 William $90, boaties from Betts.com.au $59.99.


Gabrielle wears Bec & Bridge blazer from ZaraBryson.com.au $320, crop top from Lorna Jane @ Wesley Quarter $65.99, Noir necklace from ZaraBryson.com.au $299.

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Gabrielle wears Equipment Femme shirt from ZaraBryson.com.au $305, crop top from Lorna Jane at Wesley Quarter $62.99, Bec & Bridge shorts from Billie & Rose $140, necklace from Poppy Lissiman Addition @ Times Square Claremont $75, bum bag from Poppy Lissiman Addition @ Times Square Claremont $195, sneakers from Betts $89.99.

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An annual highlight of the Nannup Music Festival, the ArtWear Parade blends the worlds of fashion and art in a spectacular showcase limited only by the contestants’ imagination. The folks at Nannup Music Festival want to showcase your create endeavours and are calling on entrants to get involved in the 2013 parade which is set to take place on Saturday, March 2. The festival will showcase creations at The Amphitheatre, to a panel of judges, and a festival audience. This year’s theme is festive, recycled and Earth friendly and judges will score on materials used, theme acknowledgement and artistic creativity. Entries close on December 15 and successful applicants will be notifi ed by December 21. The winner receives $500 cash.

Contact: Nannupmusicfestival.org | (08) 9756 1511

ARTWEAR PARADEAT NANNUP MUSIC FESTIVAL


T he salon du-jour for Perth’s taste

makers and movers and shakers,

Peggy Sue’s has more character and

charisma than practically every other

salon in Perth combined; providing

a much-needed alternative to the

plethora of cookie cutter shampoo

shacks that seem to occupy every

high street in town. At its helm is the

fabulous and incomparable Bee Rizzoli,

a passionate, twenty-something hair

stylist who loves letting her imagination

and hair styling skills run wild.

A collector of fashion

magazines, music, pop culture, bric-a-

brac and knick knacks from eras past,

Bee has curated a cacophony of sights

and sounds in her cute and cosy Edward

Street salon, covering every nook

and cranny with pictures and objects

that represent the people, places,

sights and sounds that she loves.

“I hate boring, by-the-

book hairdressing,” Bee muses

when asked about her craft.

Inspired by hair stylists who push

the boundaries and have fun with what they do, in particular

cult favourite Renya Xydis, Bee began learning her trade

back in her early teens, and hasn’t looked back since.

“My mum’s a beautician and a makeup artist and

gave me a Saturday job at our family salon when I was 12.

Back then I was making sure lipstick wasn’t left on mugs,

plus sweeping and washing hair. At the end of year nine mum

said ‘If you don’t fi nd an apprenticeship before year 10 starts

then you’re going back to school’, and I managed to fi nd

an apprenticeship before the end of the summer holidays

ended. I started my apprenticeship when I was 14, fi nished

it when I was 18, and I’ve been a senior stylist ever since.”

Since opening Peggy Sue’s

a year and a half ago, the success

of the salon has exceeded all of

Bee’s expectations, with clients

practically lining up around the block

to get a highly coveted appointment.

“I love my job so much! As busy as

I am, I wouldn’t have it any other way. I

love being creative and doing different

things with each client. On a busy

day I see around 13 clients. Around

Christmas time it’s around 13 clients

a day during a 12 hour day. I can’t take

on any new clients at the moment

because we’ve gotten so big, so quick!

“I only opened a year and

a half ago really and it’s exploded

since then. I’ve wanted to stop and

do a business course but I haven’t

had time, so I’ve had to teach

myself along the way about tax and

owning your own studio. From the

lease to the products I have to have in

stock to teabags... it’s a varied role. It’s

a learning curve and I’ve made so many

mistakes and I’ve learnt from them.”

Step into Peggy Sue’s any day

of the week and you’ll likely be greeted by the sounds of Led

Zepplin, Fleetwood Mac or Stevie Nicks as Bee twirls in a vintage

frock while cutting, dying or blow drying her way to perfection.

“I think people like having their hair done by

me because it’s a one-on-one experience and it’s not like

going to a regular salon, it’s like going to a friend’s house

and hanging out. There’s lots to look at here. I don’t want to

say the salon is vintage or retro... I really don’t even know.

It’s my own little inspiration room or shrine to myself.”

Peggy Sue’s is located at 76 Edward St, East

Perth. Find out more at: facebook.com/PEGGY-SUES-HAIR

By Emma Bergmeier

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1. NARS Pro-Prime multi-protect primer – RRP $52.00,Mecca CosmeticaThe only primer in this list, and it’s a powerhouse. It sits wonderfully well under makeup, and creates a silicone-like slip on the skin that makes application of foundation epically easy. It’s pricey, but it is good.

2. Biore UV Perfect Face Milk – RRP N/AThis will likely involve some online trawling, since it hasn’t hit Australian shores as yet – but it’s feather light and feels completely different from any other sunscreen you’re likely to use. It’s a liquid and not a cream, and seems to evaporate as soon as it hits your face. The oiliest of oily ladies should give this one a try.

3. Dermalogica Oil Free Matte – RRP $68.50, dermalogica.com.auA fabulous product formulated specifi cally for oily or congestion-prone skin that is packaged in an infuriatingly small and rigid squeeze-bottle. It’s a mere 50mls worth, and it will make you work for every single drop. Which is tragic, because if the packaging were reconsidered, this one would likely be miles ahead of the others in terms of quality and effectiveness.

4. You, Me & Every Body Shady Lady daily face milk – RRP $9.99,bellabox.com.auMarginally richer than the Biore and thicker and more lotion-like in substance, this is a more familiar sunscreen that settles into the skin fast, has an easy-use tube and generous 75ml size. This one wins in terms of value for money, and is at its best without make up over it, making it an easy win for exercising or beaching.

5. QV Face day cream – RRP $14.50, most chemists and pharmaciesAnyone with congestion-prone skin should be spending some quality time in front of the QV section at their chemist, especially since they’ve recently rejuvenated their Face line with some really wonderful products. The day cream is on the more moisturising end of the scale, so normal-skinned to combination skin should consider this one. And with a chunk of titanium dioxide in it, it’s the only physical sunscreen on this list.

Of course sunscreen is one of many things to factor into your beauty routine at this

time of the year (though the most important) – juggling your makeup to compete with the heat and sweat is an art all of its own. The key is ultimately to tone it back as much as humanely possible – the less on your skin, the better. Heat blasts open the pores on your face, and when there’s a layer of make up on top of that, you are asking for trouble. BB Creams have been the buzzword for almost a year now, and with good reason – proper BB creams are worth their weight in gold, negating the need for primer, moisturiser, foundation and often sunscreen. The one hurdle is this – BB Creams are originally a product

of Asia, and I have not yet met an Australian/European/American BB cream that has held a candle to the Asian ones. Some big chains are putting forward products that are little more than tinted moisturisers or repackaged foundations and calling them BB Creams, which is misleading and ultimately plain wrong. Perth is sadly lacking in Asian cosmetics suppliers, but a consistently strong producer of Asian cosmetics is The Face Shop in Piccadilly Arcade, which has many Asian import BB Creams that are really wonderful and worth a look. Likewise one of the best things you can do for your skin during summer is to stop using liquid foundation entirely and start looking at mineral make up. BareMinerals do some

wonderful mineral powders that survive sweat and heat, and have a specifi c oil-balancing powder for oilier skins. Have a play with them at Kit Cosmetics, the ladies there can spot your skin tone at twenty yards. Another pleasant surprise is Nude By Nature’s mineral makeup – produced in huge tubs, more fi nely milled than any other loose powder you’ll fi nd, and very affordable. It has only three shades, and as such it’s a surprise that it’s so adaptable to skin shades and can be worn lightly or really built up for more solid coverage. Nude By Nature is stocked at Priceline and can be found online at nudebynature.com.au.

By Suzanne Rofe

Gisele Bundchen copped a good deal of bad press when she declared how much she hated sunscreen, and while I’m hesitant to admit it, I see her point. The sad truth about sunscreen

is that while we must use it (in Australia more than anywhere else) the search for one that sits comfortably on the skin without irritating, clogging pores or interfering with cosmetics is fraught with peril. And for those women with oilier skin, this search is more or less endless. Sunscreens can be broken into two rough groups – physical and chemical. Physical sunscreens are the most common, consisting of primarily zinc oxide or titanium dioxide, and chemical sunscreens are made up of a more complex arrangement of chemical compounds that absorb UV light, instead of refl ecting it like the physical sunscreens do. For normal to dry-skinned ladies, this choice is substantially easier – zinc oxide is moisturising (it’s the primary ingredient in eczema creams) and dry skin tends not to sweat as much under sunscreen as oily skin. But for those of us not as lucky, summer swiftly becomes the least liked (and least photogenic) of the seasons. Chemical sunscreens are kinder on oily skin, so for those involved in the everlasting struggle, these products are well worth your consideration.

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Band TogetherThe most obvious solutions are usually the

most overlooked. Instead of trying whichever

miracle hair product your tent-mate attributes

her fl awless festival locks to; why not just tie

up your totally unsalvageable locks into a cute

top-knot or high ponytail? For on-trend hair

ties in a range of sizes, prints and fabrics,

check out the Kitsch range, available from

kitschhairties.com and in selected department

stores including Myer. They’re soft and elastic -

meaning no bent indentations in your hair after

pulling one out - plus they wrap easily around

your wrists and double as cute bracelets.

Kitsch Tie-Die Hairbands

Powder PowerRe-applying sunscreen is as important, if

not more important, than applying it in the

fi rst place but it’s easy to want to skip it

out of fear of ruining the carefully applied

makeup you have on already. Peter

Thomas Roth’s Instant Mineral Powder is

a transparent powder that not only gives

you a smooth, matte complexion but also

offers broad spectrum protection against

UVA and UVB rays, so there’s no excuses

for ending up looking like a cooked

lobster.

Peter Thomas Roth’s Instant Mineral Powder

Makeup BegoneNo matter how exhausted you are at

the end of the night, avoid a weekend of

clogged pores and stained pillowcases

by thoroughly removing all traces of

makeup (along with sweat, grime and god

knows what else) with a gentle make-

up remover. Mac’s Gently Off makeup

remover’s cucumber and Damascus rose

fl ower formula sweeps off even tenacious

waterproof mascara and lip colour and

is suitable for every skin type, plus the

lightweight formula does all the work

with no need to rinse.

Mac’s Gently Off

festival beautyS U R V I VA L G U I D E

Think a beauty babe and a festival fan can’t be one and the same? Think again. Invest in these beauty essentials and don’t let the mud

and mayhem cause havoc to your maintenance.

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Prep yourselfSave space in your makeup bag and time

getting ready by getting your eyelashes and

brows tinted before you head to the festival.

If you’re willing to invest the moolah head

to a professional salon, or if you’ve got the

patience (and a steady hand) there are many

do-it-yourself kits on the market. One of

the most popular products on the market is

the1000Hour collection which promises a

beautiful, professional, waterproof result is a

fraction of the cost of a beauty salon eyelash

and brow tint.

1000Hour Eyelash & Brow Kit in Charcoal

No cake for youIf you want your make-up to last those long

festival days – without becoming shiny or cakey

– it’s vital that you prep your skin correctly.

Using a mattifying primer before you apply

your foundation will not only ensure that your

foundation application looks smoother and lasts

a lot longer, but it will also help to minimise

any oil build-up throughout the night. And

who doesn’t want to look fresh-faced when

everyone around you looks like they’re fading?

Try Smashbox’s award-winning Photo Finish

Foundation Primer to prime, protect and correct

in just one step!

Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer

Smells like festival spiritNobody wants to be carting about a big bottle

of expensive fragrance at a festival, but when it

comes to smaller travel-tailored options there’s

not a lot out there beyond those cheap, funky-

smelling knockoffs found in supermarkets and

pharmacies. If you can’t handle those options,

Marc Jacobs have the perfect antedote with their

Daisy Eau So Fresh perfume which comes in a

cute, smaller size. Best of all it comes packaged

in a hardy rubber fl ower, meaning you won’t have

to worry about it breaking in your bag. Sweet.

Daisy Eau So FreshOn The Go

Light up your lifeCheat hangovers and the effects

of sleep deprivation with a good

illuminating day cream. Benefi t’s Hello

Flawless Oxygen Wow Brightener is an

oil-free formula that also provides your

skin with SPF 25 protection. The cream

has buildable coverage from light to

medium to create a natural complexion

and even claims to boost the skin’s

cellular respiration and prevent the

signs of ageing. Plus it’s available in

nine different shades to suit each and

every complexion.

Benefi t’s Hello Flawless Oxygen Wow Brightener

Dry it off Giving no excuse for

greasy locks, dry shampoo

freshens hair with one

quick spritz. Ensure second

and third day faux freshness

with Kevin Murphy’s Fresh

Hair, a dry cleaner for the

hair that gives body and

texture, removes odors,

excess oil, and all your sins

from the night before.

Kevin Murphy’s Fresh Hair

Be wise sanitiseAlready dreading the dodgy

toilets and scummy showers?

Jurlique’s Moisturising Hand

Sanitiser will satiate even the

most anal of germ-phobes. Not

only does it eliminate 99.9 per

cent of germs seconds after

application, but leaves hands

moisturised and silky smooth

and is a completely natural

alternative to harsh chemical

hand sanitisers.

Jurlique Moisturising Hand Sanitiser

No white marksFestivals can sure get sweaty – all that dancing, all

those people! – but that doesn’t mean you should let a

smelly case of BO get in the way of having the time of

your life! Keep your underarms feeling (and smelling)

fresh throughout the day with a deodorant that offers

anti-perspirant protection and a fresh scent like

Clean’s top-selling Moisture-Absorbent deodorant. This

breakthrough product is formulated with CottonVantage

– a smart, naturally-derived technology based on cotton

extracts and proteins – that helps absorb wetness to

keep you dry all day. Even better, this aluminum-free

formula is safe to use and protects clothes from the

yellow staining that other underarm products can cause.

Clean Moisture-Absorbent Deodorant

Festivals are your chance to get playful

with shimmer, so grab a colourful eye

shadow and pile your glitter on top.

A little Vaseline will help keep it in

place. Inspired by Andy Warhol’s use of

“Diamond Dust,” Nars’ Debbie Harry

palette’s colours sparkle with glitter

and diamond powder made of real

micronized diamonds.

Nars’ Andy Warhol Debbie Harry Eye & Cheek Palette

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Dress thos e tressesHide less-than-clean hair

and look festival chic with the

right hair accessories. It’s a

win win situation as this style

look best when your locks

are a bit greasy plus it will

prevent them getting more so!

Opt for a stretchy fabric style for

ultimate comfort and optimum

moshing ability.

Pucker UpA festival is the perfect occasion to try out

a new lippy hue. Don’t shy away from a

dramatic look as brightly-coloured glosses,

stains and lipsticks will allow you to add a

pop of colour to your festival ensemble. For

the most vibrant, intense results check out

Lime Crime’s series of statement shades

which range from classic cherry reds to

opaque blue-blacks with every colour of the

rainbow inbetween!

Wig outFestivals tend to bring out the crazy even in the

most normal of people, who don’t hesitate to don

their morphsuits, onesies and other (sometimes

unimaginable) costumes to get into the party mode. If

you’re keen to play dress-ups but still keep a certain

level of style, think about investing in a well-made

statement-making wig. You’re going to have to look

beyond Red Dot and Spotlight for something fl attering

- and you may have to fork out some dosh to do

so - but the result is an instant style upgrade. UK

company Annabelle’s Wigs have an awesome range

of professional quality wigs inspired by this season’s

catwalk looks allowing you to try out fashion’s latest

beauty trends in an instant.

Annabelle’s Wigs’ Mint Cropped Wig

Th e write stuff Fight shine on the run with blotting

papers. NYX’s range of blotting papers

have been designed to absorb oil and

minimise shine without displacing

make-up or clogging pores. There are

four pocket-friendly packs to choose

from - Tea Tree, Green Tree, Fresh Face

(for blemish control) and Matte - which

each come with 100 sheets of pure pulp

paper which will keep faces shine free.

NYX Green Tea Blotting Paper

Wipe outFollowing a festival-packed weekend, the only thing that’s going to keep you looking vaguely alive by Monday

morning is a fresh face. That’s why it pays to wipe the day’s

grime and grit away before bed with gentle face wipes.

Continuing pomegranate extract, and rich in antioxidants,

to tighten the pores, tone and refresh the skin, Korres’

Pomegranate Cleansing Wipes are a luxurious option.

Korres’ Pomegranate Cleansing Wipes

Top coatsHide the horror of grimy nails by

coating them before you go in one of

this season’s crayola colour varnishes.

For a long-wearing, easy to apply, chip-

resistant, non-streaky, and fast drying

coat, you can’t go past OPI’s stunning

spectrum of fashion-inspired shades.

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River Island Jewel Print Headband

Johnnie Loves Rosie Rope Print Headband

Lime Crime Mint To Be Lipstick

Lime Crime Golden Ticket Lip Gloss

Don’t delay - spray!Chances are high that it’s going to be quite

warm weather when you’re at a festival, so

it’s a good idea to have a refreshing mist

on hand that will keep your face hydrated

without ruining your make-up. Soap &

Glory’s Mist You Madly’s beautiful blend of

bergamot, blackcurrant, magnolia, fressia,

vanilla and musk will defi nitely do the trick

to give you that pick-me-up you need after

a few hours.

Soap & Glory’s Mist You Madly Fragrant Body Spray

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