It’s the Australian music industry’s biggest night of the year, with the hottest artists and fashionistas in the country stepping out in their designer best to see who takes out the top gongs at the ARIA Awards. But what’s a frock without a flawless face and perfect tresses? Check out the trending beauty looks from the re carpet and how to get it at home!
by Anna McDougall
Summer Hair Trends: Braids and Dip Dye
We are simply loving these fun, flirty and super summery hair looks that you can add (simple DIY!) to any outfit to spice it up and stand out from the crowd. Maude Garrett goes with lavender dipped ends while Rubi Rose teams two edgy braids with her Romance Was Born frock.
You can opt for both trends like Jesinta Campbell for an instant girly-punk vibe. The slick of pink in her straight blonde hair plus two braids on the one side is easier then you think!
The Hair Romance has released her second e-book, 30 Braids in 30 days which shows you how to do any plait your heart desires.
If your not one hundred per cent decided on how you’ll look with rainnbow ends, for instant DIY dip dye, Rescu. has tried and tested the Kevin Murphy Colour Bud, simply rub on for a burst of colour that washes out first go!
RRP: $24.95 call 1800 104 204 for stockists
Bronzed Babes
The never-fail summer beauty look is flawless, dewy bronzed skin as seen on Covergirl Rick-Lee, DJ Havana Brown and X Factor 2012 winner Samantha Jade.
Rescu. Beauty Expert Michael Brown gives his three top tios to apply bronzer:
1. Never apply brush from bronzer compact straight to face Always dust off excess bronzer from brush on back of hand; otherwise you could get a large orange mark on the face!
2. Always think of where the sun hits your skin naturally
Sweep the brush from centre outwards always, if not, you will have more colour on areas of the face where sun does not always hit first, looking unnatural.
3.Don’t forget about your neck and ears!
We recommend the Clinique Superbalanced Powder Bronzer is a compressed powder that releases the perfect amount of fresh loose powder by its compact “shaver” dial. Using high moisturising ingredients the powder adds hydration to dry areas maintaining the skin’s moisture balance and controls oil production.
RRP: $65 available from David Jones, Myer, Terry White and selected independent pharmacies
Bold Lip
It’s not a red carpet without matching lip and these Aussie starlets didn’t disappoint, with Kate Peck, Jessica Mauboy and the design team from Ginger and Smart rocking fuschia, red and tangerine pouts respectively.
MAC make up artist, Amber Dean shows us how to get the perfect bright lip!
For Jessica’s red hot look, Rescu. loves the rich shades of the Rouge Diorific in Christian Dior’s Grand Bal holiday collection. This may be all you need to turn your favourite summer dress haute couture with it’s luminous long-lasting matte finish and unique texture for precision lining your pout. Our favourite shade? Yep, you guessed it – Marilyn!
Available from major department stores and selected pharmacies
Soft Palette
Rescu. loves the soft and girly palettes rocked by Missy Higgins and America’s sweetheart Taylor Swift. Team a soft pink lip and blush with a touch of peridot or lavender eyeshadow for an elegant and sophisticated, red carpet worthy beauty look.
We love the Revlon ColorStay 16 Hour Eyeshadow Quad is a long-lasting, silky texture eye colour palette in shades to suit every occasion, day or night.
RRP: $24.95 please call 1800 025 488 for stockists
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