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Embarassing Beauty Stories

nospam@example.com (Brooke) — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 09:20:07 +1000

We learn what NOT to do from friends and family members mistakes; share your embarrassing and so horribly wrong beauty stories in this blog so other readers can learn what NOT to do and also have a good giggle!

I have learnt from prior bad experiences; always leave the professionals to spray tans and eyebrow waxing- or you'll be left orange, streaky and with half an eyebrow!

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Male grooming continues to grow in Australia, but much potential still exists

nospam@example.com (Brooke) — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 15:18:11 +1100

A new report from Datamonitor identifies that the male grooming is continuing to expand throughout Australia but the rate is expanding slower than first expected. As the women's market continues to grow the male market is being marketed differently to the female. Substantial difference are seen in the attitude towards self groming, these are extremely evident between the genders. In Australia in 2007, 840.8 million dollars was spent on male personal care market compared with 2,001.0 million dollars from the female market. The survey also showed large difference in the influence of a product. Men were influenced when choosing personal care products by price, followed closely by their preferred brand and ease of use.

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Placenta and Colostrum the new Buzz Words in Beauty... Would you use it?

nospam@example.com (Brooke) — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 14:56:52 +1100

There are so many different types of skin care and we have had many major changes in ingredients throughout time. Most recently skin care companies have began adding new ingredients to our wrinkle-fighting skin care range.
The new ingredients are said to be packed with nutrients which improve and accelerate tissue regeneration whilst also stimulating immunity. The wrinkle-fighting ingredients are cells from colostrum and female placentas.

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Rosemount Australian Fashion Week

nospam@example.com (Brooke) — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 10:55:57 +1100

Rosemount Australian Fashion Week (RAFW) Autumn/Winter as well as Transeasonal Collections ready for 2009 will be presented in a new format. Most noticeably there is no centralised venue. This is normally seen at the larger RAFW Spring Summer Collection events held in April. The RAWF 2009 Collection Schedule will coordinate a calendar of events featuring the region's leading established as well as emerging designers. The events will begin on the 13th of October and conclude on the 19th of October after a week of fabulous fashion and entertainment.

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Australian kids ‘a la moda’ in Spain

nospam@example.com (Joni Carnegie) — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:55:21 +1000

Australian kids ‘a la moda’ in Spain - It may be the home of some of the world’s best known fashion labels - Manolo Blahnik, Zara, Mango and Balenciaga- but the Spaniards are learning a thing or two about how to dress their young fashionistas from an unexpected quarter, a new store in Madrid, Australian Kids. Spain is the ninth largest market in the world and offers opportunities to a range of Australian companies.
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