Om Away from Home
Attention all jet-setters, world travelers and party-all-nighters — this one’s for you! One of the best parts about developing a personal yoga practice is that you can take it with you wherever you go. Whether by plane, train or automobile, yoga is accessible to anyone, anywhere, at just about any time (within reason, of course!). […]
Create an At-Home Retreat
Written by Kate Loukes So you and your friends have been discussing road tripping to the nearest spa for some relaxation and connection? Or maybe you are tempted to go on that Costa Rica Yoga Retreat, but it’s not in the cards at the moment? The benefits of doing retreats are bountiful– your body/mind/spirit are […]
Holiday Ink: A Simple Guide to Tattoo Removal
If your vacation left you with something more permanent than tan lines, we’ve asked Dr. Ehsan Jadoon MBBS, FACAM, FCPCA from Medaesthetics, one of Australia’s leading Boutique Cosmetic Clinics, what you need to know about tattoo removal. Which method of tattoo removal is best? Medical grade Laser Tattoo Removal is currently the best and […]
Beauty Flash
From New York to Paris, designers embraced a new independent spirit while hair and makeup also offered endless opportunities to establish a fresh visual identity. Here’s to finding your own original beauty voice! Wet Hair A Sexy, Fresh-Off-the-Yacht Hairstyle. Get the Look: Shampoo hair and towel dry until damp. Brush hair away from face […]
5 Essentials for your Sexiest Vacation
Pack these 5 essentials to turn up the heat on your next holiday (and leave your hang-ups at home). Sexy lingerie Bring new lingerie; tags still on. If you’re up for some fun, wrap your new pieces in tissue paper and ribbons and let your partner choose a little “present” to open each night! Massage Oil […]
Body Boost
Get set to show off your bikini body! RETREAT asked one of Australia’s top rated cosmetic medical practitioner, Dr. Ehsan Jadoon MBBS, FACAM, FCPCA, the skinny on body sculpting to get you beach-ready! Who is a good candidate for a body sculpting procedure? Anyone wanting to loose excess fat from a certain body area which they […]
Sheer Ambition
Perfect this season’s ‘gilded nude’ with a flawless canvas, lightweight foundation and a layer of sheer gold eyeshadow and nude lip gloss. Photography by Lisa Boyle
Passport to Beauty
Women are pushing beauty boundaries and when they get creative, we get daring new trends that inspire us to go outside our comfort zones. Here’s what’s trending around the globe (i.e. the looks you need to try now)! South Korea: About Face Known internationally for introducing the world to BB cream, it is no […]
It’s all about the Lift
The key to pulling off this look yourself? The Insider Trick to Pulling Off the Pulled-Back Styles It’s all about the lift. Work with your face shape and bone structure to curate the perfect style to enhance your look. “Pulling your hair back is essentially a mini facelift,” explains celebrity hairstylist Juan Carlos Maciques. “The higher you […]
Lost Without It : 5 Vacation Essentials for Your Beach Holiday
Sunscreen can make or break a beach vacation, which is why Purple Prairie’s EWG top rated SunStuff mineral lotion is a must have. This organic sunscreen is made entirely of natural minerals that protect with an SPF 30 while moisturizing. Made for sensitive skin, this “zero waste” sunscreen also works well with makeup, keeping you […]