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Every single beauty product I used on Day 3 of Afterpay Australian Fashion Week

2nd June, 2021

It’s another hectic day on the Australian Fashion Week calendar, and today in particular I was juggling hosting the launch of 25 Martin Place in Sydney, while also heading off to check out the Anna Quan show tonight. So, makeup that had staying power was a definite must. Luckily, I was working with Michael Brown again to do my glam. For today’s look we went for neutral eyes, with a pop of colour on the lip. It’s something I tend to love doing away from events, so it’s always a makeup look I’m comfortable with for big occasions such as today’s launch. Here’s a product-by-product guide of everything I wore.

Ardell Naked Lashes 424 (trimmed in half)

Lips

Clarins Joli Rouge Crayon

Marc Jacobs Beauty Enamored Lip Lacquer in Sugar Sugar

Fashion

Afterpay Australian Fashion Week: Day 3

2nd June, 2021

Along with being able to check out all the amazing shows at Sydney’s Carriageworks, one of my favourite things about Fashion Week are the offsite evening events. Tonight, I’m attending dinner hosted by the designer Anna Quan showcasing her latest collection, and I couldn’t think of a better option than a LBD with a twist. A black dress is always a failsafe option of mine for any event, but what I love about this dress is the textural element. The ribbed fabrication is a modern touch, while the cut-out adds a sexy touch that’s befitting of an evening soiree. Also the twisted neckline is a design feature that adds a little extra intrigue. I’m also a fan of a midi length dress for an after dark event as it’s always guaranteed to look polished without being overdone.

Accessorising this look, I wanted to keep things quite pared back. I went for a black structured top handle bag by Fendi: simple, elegant, classic. I didn’t want the look to look too flat and felt it needed just a little bit of relief in the form of another hue, so I called upon my mesh Bottega Veneta heels. They’re a neutral so I knew they wouldn’t overwhelm the dress, but it does break up the black on black quite effectively A few understated accoutrements in the form of simple drop earrings, a timepiece and my Cartier bangle and I’m set.

Credits: Dress (available at David Jones), Anna Quan; Bag, Fendi; Shoes, Bottega Veneta

Photography: Ashleigh Larden

Fashion, What I Wore

Afterpay Australian Fashion Week: Day 2

1st June, 2021

I went to two shows today, Oroton and Maggie Marilyn and it called for a day of embracing soft neutrals. Specifically this Isabel Marant look which is a great example of the beauty of elevated staples. This jacket with its puff sleeves and cinched tie waist is reminiscent of a safari jacket, but with softer lines, and feminine vibes. And all those details combined make for a jacket that’s wearable but with a little extra personality. And what better staple to pair it with than a pair of crisp white jeans? The neutral on white felt very fresh and I loved the fact its such a departure from the usual hues you’d expect on the first day of winter.

I always like to wear something from the brands whose shows I’m seeing and this time around, I zeroed in on this tan Oroton bag. It’s got such a beautiful structured silhouette which adds a bit of polish to the more relaxed silhouette of this outfit, and I could wear it clutch-like or throw it on over my shoulder which is perfect for a day with back to back events. It was then all about these white slingbacks from Bottega Veneta, and wearing white bottoms with white shoes I feel gives a nice elongated effect. And to top it off, gold oval-framed sunglasses to add a hint of playfulness to this look.

Credits: Jacket and jeans, Isabel Marant via David Jones; Shoes, Bottega Veneta; Bag, Oroton; Sunglasses, Ray Ban

Photography: Ashleigh Larden

Fashion

Every single beauty product I used on Day 2 of Afterpay Australian Fashion Week

1st June, 2021

I had two shows today, Oroton and Maggie Marilyn plus a fitting at David Jones so I needed makeup that was going to have me looking fresh-faced but had staying power. When I’m on the go I don’t like anything too fussy in terms of beauty looks but I do want it to look polished and put together. This means a great flawless complexion and some bold colour accents. I had my makeup professionally done again, something I usually do for big events such as this so I made sure to take note of all the products that my makeup artist used. Here’s a breakdown, product by product.

Skin

Clarins Double Serum

Olay Regenerist Whip

Kora Noni Eye Oil

All about glowy skin for any beauty look

Complexion

Clarins Everlasting Youth Fluid in Honey

Bobbi Brown Cream Concealer

Kora Rose Quartz Luminiser

Clarins Joli Blush in Cheeky Coral

Eyes

Tom Ford Quad Shadow Palette in Sous Le Sable

Marc Jacobs Highliner in Rococoa

Clarins Supra Volume Mascara

Fenty Brow Pencil in Medium Brown

Benefit 24hr Set Brow Gel

Lips

Clarins Joli Rouge Lipstick in Intense Nude

Fashion

Every single beauty product I used on Day 1 of Afterpay Australian Fashion Week

1st June, 2021

Wearing this pastel pink Rebecca Vallance dress on the first day of Afterpay Australian Fashion Week called for an equally as fun, and vibrant beauty look to match. So, I called in my go-to makeup artist Michael Brown to create a look that was all about fun, feminine shades. The colour palette was a lot of shades in the pink family, interspersed with slightly rosier and coral hues. I always like my makeup to look polished, but also to have some vibrancy to it and this look was the perfect marriage of the two. Here’s a product-by-product breakdown of what Michael used to create this look.