1. HOW DID YOU INITIALLY BECOME ENTRANCED BY MAKE-UP AND ITS ABILITY TO TRANSFORM AND ENHANCE THE APPEARANCE OF AN INDIVIDUAL? My first memories about make-up were during my high school years, or even earlier really…I would look at women on the street or at school, notice their make-up and think of howI would do […]
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I am in LOVE with my red silk Bianca Spender gown. I had fun playing dress ups with this glamorous dress at both the luxurious Saint James Hotel in Paris and the Westin Hotel in Melbourne. Both hotels were the perfect backdrop for this gorgeously romantic dress. Blue suede shoes by Zara // Iron lace […]
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Here is our interview with Joey Scandizzo from back in 2009. Since then, Scandizzo has gone from strength to strength. He has won almost every prestigious hairdressing award, has been involved in numerous fashion shows and has many celebrity clients. 1. What was it initially about hairdressing that allured you as a young boy?Working with […]
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I married my beloved man, Cardin Leorke on Friday the 13th December, 2013. We were engaged in Tulum, Mexico back in September 2011. The two year lead up to the wedding was a beautiful, fun but at times slightly stressful journey. There was no wedding planner, as we took the research upon ourselves and decided […]
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Pen To Paper is proud to announce our first Instagram #competition! Are you a Beach Lover in need of the perfect makeup partner? Simply follow @laraantonelli_pentopaper & @gorgeouscosmeticsofficial on Instagram, regram the image below and hashtag #beachlover to #win! Comp is open to Aust. residents only and ends 12 midnight Friday 13th Feb, 2014.
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Here is Pen To Paper’s guide to flawless and fresh-faced Spring beauty. Now that Spring is upon us, it’s time to shake up your beauty routine. If you want to accomplish flawless, yet dewy and natural looking skin – these are the essentials you need. Firstly, Red Earth has just released it’s brand new collection […]
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Continuing on from my debut post for Gorgeous Cosmetics, here is a list of other luxe products from this Aussie powerhouse, that will be your perfect accessory for facing winter head on. SHEER BRILLIANCE LIQUID FOUNDATION I initially turned to this product when I was holidaying in Tulum, Mexico. I was tanned (ok, slightly more red […]
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Gorgeous Cosmetics is the kind of beauty company that the Australian market has been longing for. Like the proverbial rain storm in a time of drought, Gorgeous’ thirst for a premium, high quality, reliable and fantastic product has nourished my appreciation of an Australian owned and operated cosmetics brand. Often getting cosmetics shipped from overseas […]
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I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with hair stylist extraordinaire, Warren Tricomi, backstage at Douglas Hannant’s NYFW S/S 2012 show back in September. He gave me an insight into the styling for the collection, as well as key looks for spring and summer, that are sure to have ladies locks in a frenzy! With exceptional salons named […]
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