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Greenery: The 2017 Pantone Colour of the Year

Greenery – the newly elected Pantone colour for 2017. Described as being a refreshing and revitalising shade, it is a symbol for new beginnings. According to Leatrice Eiseman, the Executive Director of the Pantone Colour Institute, ‘Greenery symbolises the…

Formal Tips

The Night Before Formal

Like any major event in your life, there is the excitement, the planning and the waiting before finally the day arrives. With all the excitement and some panic before your formal, it is easy to forget the basic steps…

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Lips vs Eyes

Deciding on your face for formal is surprisingly difficult, as so many decisions must be made! Too much drama can clutter a look and that’s why this rivalry can be a huge life saver. Having a bright lippy and…

Spotlight

Interview with Cinquante the Label

Cinquante the Label is a contemporary Adelaide-based jewellery brand  created by Jane Edwardson in 2013. Formals Magazine spoke to Jane about her jewellery range and the biggest trends in jewellery this year. Keep reading for the full interview; • What made you…

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Glam Corner: The Solution to your Formal Dress Problems

Formals Magazine’s latest find for a formal-planning treasure trove is Glam Corner, an online boutique filled with formal dresses available at your doorstep to rent for your big night. Developed in 2012, they have lent out more than $6…

Beauty Trends

10 Things You Should Do for Your Skin

10 Things You Should Do for Your Skin Have you ever looked down at the ingredients on the back of a product tube or bottle, only to realise that it’s basically in another language or that you haven’t yet…

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No Gloss, No Worries

NO GLOSS, NO WORRIES 5 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MATTE LIPSTICKS Matte1 adj. (of a color, paint, or surface) dull and flat, without a shine.  Matte lipsticks are all the rage this season. Maybe it’s the way…

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On Trend: Bohemian Waves

The Prettiest and simplest hairstyle trends of the Spring and Summer seasons remain as strong as ever for Autumn and Winter. Hairstylists understood the popularity and the appeal of the boho waves and decided they were going to leave…

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Autumn / Winter 2016 Makeup Trends

Burgundy Burgundy will be everywhere. On lips, a matte texture is still very much alive and well – but the very latest incarnation is an ultra-glam glossy burgundy finish. A burgundy smoky eye is also a showstopping look, paired…