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Even though we haven't quite got over the fact that it's 2017 and there's not a dedicated Daughter's Day in sight (we know, we know, every day is daughter's day, ahem), we're...

No matter what you do, your graduation photo will haunt you for the rest of your days. It's one of life's only guarantees. The whole gown/hat combo does not a fashionista make...

If you want your face to light up a room - literally - then this latest beauty trend is right up your street. Think God's Own Junkyard for your face. Think eyeshadow straight...

There are many strings to Kanye West's bow. He's a rapper, fashion designer, artist, soon-to-be presidential candidate (#Kayne2020), and now he's branching out into makeup. Seriously...

Can you smell that? It's takeaway coffee, it's lavish salmon bagels for lunch and it's new goddamn cotton fresh clothes. Zara, we've missed you and all your sexy stripy shirt goodness...

While bright lids and bold flicks were big at last year's Brits, this year's awards ceremony was a peachy affair: soft, delicate eyeshadows and sweet, peachy cheeks were all over...

If you want sun-kissed skin without the exposure, then we might have found the solution for you: freckle tattoos. Montreal cosmetic tattooist Gabrielle Rainbow has reignited the...

In today's women-are-inferior-to-men news we bring you a make-up-bag 'essential' that promises endless comfort and convenience when the time of the month strikes. A man - who...

Calling all queens: it's time to cement your royal status - in makeup form. Your inner Disney princess is about to be freed from her imaginary kingdom thanks to this latest crown-...

Some people have all the luck, in that they get to share an almost identical face with the likes of Brad Pitt and Rihanna. Just imagine it, looking like Rihanna - but without...

If makeup and wine top the list of things that drain all of your wages each month, first of all: snap! and second of all prepare to meet your newest obsession combining both of...

Blue eyed beauties listen up and listen good, 'cos we're here to give you a lesson in exactly how to accentuate those gorgeous peepers you've been blessed with - Who else can...

Last night Adele won her, like, millionth Grammy and, as usual, she looked gorgeous whilst doing so. Only Adele could convey such grace whilst simultaneously yelling that she...

Listen up Disney fans, we've got a reason good enough to quit your plush toy collecting habit and save those pennies, and it comes in the form of a Beauty And The Beast makeup...

Condoms - the sheath-shaped rubber sock used during sex to reduce the probability of pregnancy and STIs - are the latest must-have make-up bag item, according to a handful of...

Lady Gaga's fashion sense knows no bounds, and we can't knock her for it because, let's be honest, she's the only one who could wear a dress made entirely of the meat you'd find...

Thought makeup trends couldn't get any more pointless? Think again, my friend because this is 2017, and as this year has already shown us, anything - literally anything - is possible...

It's been a whole ten years since Kim Kardashian became a household name. Time flies when you're creating an empire, doesn't it? Kim K has gone from standing timidly in the background...

Long before YouTube makeup tutorials ever existed and before anyone had even uttered the words "Kim Kardashian", the only way to get yourself decent contour was through the use...

Over the years, we've been witness to many a trend. But none of them stick around as long as the iconic looks from the movies do. Show of hands: who has tried to get that Audrey...

Just when you were thinking there's too many dicks in the world, along cum Bitch Slap Cosmetics and their 'swell' phallic-themed line of make-up brush cleaners. But are they up...

Here's the good news: we've almost made it to the end of January. Now here's the great news: pay day is in sight! In celebration of both those facts we've rounded up a bucket...

This is metallic nail art but not as you know it. The humble gel/acrylic manicure has been pushed off its Instagram throne only to be replaced by a DIY equivalent - 'wire nail...

As many of us with a penchant for makeup will know, putting our faces on everyday isn't a cheap affair. That's why if there's one thing we could save in a fire, it would be our...

Hold up. Free beauty products? Erm, hell yes to that. The SoFeminine product reviews are all about putting the latest beauty must-haves and cult favourites to the test, to see...

Valentine's Day as a singleton can be dire. Couples are being cute and romantic and sharing their food and we're just not into it. As a single person on V-Day you can feel like...

If there's one thing you need to know about Gwen Stefani, it is this: Gwen Stefani is a beauty chameleon. Doesn't matter when, doesn't matter how, Ms Stefani can completely change...

Know thyself. It's one of the most important aphorisms that we must abide by in this life. But you can't know thyself, not really, not truly. UNTIL. You have taken this quiz....

Lips ain't just for talking and kissing ya know, they also make the best makeup canvas too - and these beautifully intricate designs are all the proof we need. From delightful...

Hands up who's excited for the hotly anticipated Beauty & The Beast movie starring Emma Watson? That's all of us then. But if the long wait until March fills you with pee-your...

Make-up is no fun unless you're breaking a few rules, right? When it comes to our beauty regimes, there's way too many faux pas to dodge, but here's the thing: What if 2017 was...

So another year comes to a close and while the majority of 2016 has been mostly doom and gloom, the make-up world has enjoyed somewhat of a revolution and we're totally on board...

Stars, jewelled gems and ALL the glitter - enter: the latest nail-art trend fresh from the ocean that you're about to become obsessed and that's otherwise known as aquarium nails...

If 2016 was an animal, it'd be a unicorn as the mythical mascot turned most-used Emoji was the glimmer of light in the many moments of darkness over the past 12 months. And now...

Ever think you spend way too much of your salary on make up? Yup, me too. And don't you not sleep easy until you've got yourself on a particular type of product, too - whether...

You know what they say: if in doubt, throw glitter at it. They don't but we do and it's a mantra make-up artist Katie Butt applies to her work and we're all the better off for it...

Apazza it isn't enough that the Victoria's Secret Angels look amazing glammed up in their bikinis down the runway, cos they also look flawless make up free too. They've showed...

The countdown to Christmas has officially begun! So what better time to treat yo'self than now, before you have to spend all your hard earned dosh on everyone else, right? That's...

Not a day goes by without X beauty blogger claiming Y is the genius way to improve the appearance of Z facial feature but while we can't deny we've not felt FOMO when reading...

Some beauty trends we just can't get on board with. Hairy nails? No. The Kylie Jenner lip challenge? Not for us, thanks! But then there are some trends that are so undeniably...

While we're still sitting tight for science to bless us with a hangover cure that'll put an end to weekly Sunday bad-food binges, being able to at least hide the signs of your...

’Tis the season to be jolly! Until you’re faced with the prospect of buying gifts for everyone you’re privileged to call 'family and friends', that is. Nothing brings you out...

Winter doesn't have to mean gloomy skies, intense moisturising sessions and never taking your coat off anywhere until April because it's too cold. I mean yes, of course it does...

Hands (and fingers) up if you're an avid follower of the #manimonday search on Instagram, forever pouring over unique nail art designs? You're not the only one - we're currently...

If you're looking for a mesmerising makeup trend that is guaranteed to wow everyone at your Christmas do, then congrats 'cos you're in the right place. Let us introduce geode lips...

We've all got our vices and I'm happy to admit mine's fake tan. If you too live by the mantra 'life is better brown' (and erm sometimes a little orange), then this is for you...

2016 is the year of the curve. Plus sized women have been taking over the fashion world and they ain't showing any sign of slowing down. But who are the people behind these show-s...

All ladies know that no makeup bag is complete without at least one red lipstick. From matte to glossy to satin, a rouge lip knows no bounds. But it's also a tricky colour to...

If you live by the stars - star signs that is - then we've got just the thing to take your astrological game up a notch. Enter the makeup artist that's matching her makeup look...

Winter: 'Tis the season to get vampy! That's right, it's time to throw out the fake tan and embrace your pale side, because goth chic is back. This year it's all about black lips...

Is it just me or has this been the longest payday wait in the history of payday waits? Well, TF it's finally here. We can stop having Tomato soup and splash out on sushi goodness...

As self confessed beauty junkies, we love us a new Instagram nail trend, and it seems each one is crazier than the last. If furry nails or crazy marbled nail art wasn't out there...

If you're anything like us, you like your beauty goods boxed up and delivered right to your door. So you could say a beauty subscription service is basically your idea of heaven...

What do you get if you combine your makeup brush and a wand? Some pretty impressive contouring skills, we reckon. Which is why we're so happy that Storybook Cosmetics have finally...

Can you hear that? It's the sound of women everywhere breathing a collective sigh of relief as our wonky-eyeliner woes have been solved all thanks to a humble stamp. The makeup...

Some of us plan waaay in advance to get our Halloween looks just right. Others, not so much. But that's ok - not everyone is as mentally prepared for Halloween as we are, and...

As if the Christmas countdown wasn't already exciting enough, advent calendars were invented to make it even better. But we're not talking about the chocolate kind, we're talking...

Halloween is so difficult. Getting a good costume doesn't come cheap, and we all want to be cute scary, not Regina George slutty scary, but that can be SUCH a fine line. Enter...

Wind the clock back few years and we wouldn't have even considered putting glitter anywhere near our face, let alone our lips! But Spring/Summer 2017 looks to be the season to shimmer...

We all have skeletons in our closet, right? And by skeletons, I mean shoeboxes filled with old photos of us looking our worst that we plan on burning at some point. Because what...