7.Feb
I've been thinking about what to write in this post for weeks.
To be honest, I've spent sleepless nights this summer standing at a crossroad and finally, I've come to a decision.
I thought I could take my usual cheeky and sometimes sarcastic approach and play it down but I thought why bother?
Gritty Pretty is about raw beauty and that's exactly what this particular post is. Raw.
You, my dear reader, mean a lot more to me...
2.Feb
It's not every day you visit a Beauty Editor's beauty blog to find out about man style but MW and I were chatting about chinos and boat shoes today and now, I just can't get enough of the über chic trend.
I think I have a new man crush...
Do you like?
Or do you dislike?
Australia's Next Top Model 2011 is in full force.
Last Thursday, my sidekick FAMOUS Magazine Junior Fashion Editor, Sadaf and I flew down to Melbourne for styling sessions at the Chadstone auditions. Whilst down there, we found this stunning 16-year-old who we couldn't help but think looked a lot like, well, me... only several years younger, of course!
We were blown away by the amount of stunning young girls! Although, out of...
31.Jan
Red lipstick: it never fails but damn, it can be bleed if you don't apply it right. Right?
Here's some quick tips to perfect your pout:
1. Line your lips using a kohl red lip pencil. Don't worry about getting too much pencil on the lips - just along the lip line, it needs to be perfect and straight. If you have shaky hands, rest your elbow on a table and apply looking into the mirror...
25.Jan
Knuckle dusters, armour rings, crystal rings; you name it.
I've got a penchant for them all.
The latest brass beauties I'm currently lusting over are these Bec & Bridge rings from Beginning Boutique (bottom left).
I need the entire collection in my life. Now!
Paired with a little Bloom Nail Polish in Lucy I, $19.95 (www.bloomcosmetics.com) of course.
Because one ring is never really enough. Is it?
P.S Happy Australia Day for tomorrow. Don't...
24.Jan
Apologies for the lack of posts but I'm insanely busy filing all of my beauty pages before my last day at FAMOUS Magazine Australia.
I have just three weeks left - and I promise I'll reveal which magazine I'm joining as Beauty Editor very soon!
But for now, enjoy this simple picture post of leather and leopard; two of my all-time favourite things.
21.Jan
New Year. New Job. New York.
Yes, you read right about the second one my dear readers!
You already know about my girls trip to LA and NYC in April (not to mention three glorious days at Coachella Music Festival) but most of you might not have heard the news that I have a brand spanking new job!
I'm ridiculously excited for a new challenge!
I will be revealing which magazine I will be joining next month as...
19.Jan
In case you missed my trend piece on Breakfast With Audrey which you can read here - I thought I'd also feature it on my own blog. Enjoy.
Left. Right. Left. Right. Left.
Sounds like an army march, doesn't it?
Wrong!
Sounds more like eye shadow application techniques if I've ever heard one!
Y'see ladies, khaki tones aren't just designated for army pants and combat missions. Military style is not only big news in fashion...
17.Jan
It's not every day you're fortunate enough to make twenty-one people's day that extra bit special.
But today, I'm about to do just that!
Gritty Pretty teamed up with the amazing Melli Cosmetics to giveaway twenty-one Beauty Pods.
Gritty Pretty once again had an incredibly overwhelming response of participants and it truly warms my heart to see so many people passionate about beauty.
So without further ado.
Drum roll please...
The winners are:
1. Leigh Anne Clark
13.Jan
FUR.
So I'm sick. My glands are up and I'm currently eating ice-cream to soothe my sore throat.
What better medicine than to look at blogs for inspiration. While gazing over my favourite websites, I couldn't help but notice so many images of fur jackets!
What is your stance on fur?
For?
Against?
Don't care?
I'd love to know what you think.
12.Jan
Gritties, get in quick!
Beauty giant Clinique are doing a mascara swap. Yes, that's right!
Trade in your current mascara (any brand) and swap it for a Clinique deluxe mascara of your choice.
Visit the following Clinique counters from next Monday 17th January - Saturday 22nd January and get your magic wand FREE with a consultation.
Clinique's Mascara Swap is happening at NSW Myer Sydney, David Jones Elizabeth Street; VIC Myer Melbourne,...
12.Jan
Mandy Shadforth, Artist and Founder of fashion blog www.oraclefox.com.
When she's not surfing breaks across Bali, Mandy Shadforth is blogging and taking beautiful photography for all to see. We caught up with the beautiful artist to chat all things fashion and beauty and to find out about her brainchild, Oracle Fox.
How did Oracle Fox come about? What inspired you to start your blog?
I started Oracle Fox in August 2010....
11.Jan
Swedish blogger, TV personality, stylist and model extraordinaire, Elin Kling (founder of Style By Kling) has just joined major forces with H&M for her very own line.
The collection consists of 11 pieces with each item's details carefully considered yet perfectly subtle.
Elin says 'it's a modern, light and minimalistic collection with bohemian influences.'
"The result is a strong and clear collection, where silhouette and materials are more important than decoration," says Elin.
Gritty's...
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