Emmerson Conrad
G'day et merci!
Inspired by the Australian landscape and influenced by the je ne sais quoi of French style, ‘G’day et Merci’ combines the best of two worlds. Styled and shot by Emmerson Conrad.
Words and image by Emmerson Conrad
You’ve all heard of French girl beauty, the je ne sais quoi of the whole thing has become something of a global beauty movement; but the girl down under has just as many beauty secrets. So say enchantée to the cousin of French girl beauty: Aussie beauty. Perhaps the harsh sun and deadly animal factor of living in Australia has simplified the beauty routines of Aussie girls down to the bare minimum. SPF, bronzer, lip balm and brow gel may leave your beauty bag feeling a little lighter than normal, but trust us when we say this is all you need! Now down to business. SPF is not all created equally; from reef-safe to non comedogenic, the lexicon surrounding sunscreen has grown exponentially throughout the years. But don’t you worry, we’ve done the research and subjected ourselves to test a multitude of products and have found the holy grail of tinted sunscreens. Get bang for your buck with this multi-use product offering a warm glow and protection from the elements. Share the Base LB Cream in Caramel $42. La Roche Posay Anthelios Tinted Fluid SPF 50+ $22.39.
We hate to admit that everyone looks better with a little sun kissed glow, however the statement ‘fake it ‘till you make it’ couldn’t be more applicable. Bronzer, in all its forms: pressed powder, loose powder, liquid, cream… the list goes on but the standouts do truly standout! Benefit Hula Bronzer $54. Chanel les beiges bronzing cream $91. Lippy. In the bottom of every Aussie girls’ beach bag sits their tried and true lip product - whether that be lip balm, lipstick or gloss. A healthy hit of hydration on your lips and you can conquer the world. We’ve rounded up the best nude lipsticks and if you can’t quite shake the French obsession with a red lip then we’ve found the Aussie girl alternative in a tinted balm. Frank Body Lip Tint in Cherry $11.95. MAC Matte Lipstick in Whirl $30. Chanel Ultra Hydrating Lip Colour in Adrienne $56. Similarly to the French, Aussie beauty stems from an inner confidence that makeup only enhances; so slip into your favourite bikini, slop on some sunscreen and slap on your favourite lippy and enjoy all the land down under has the offer!
C’est la vie Adorn yourself with this seasons must have accessories. Think wide brimmed hats in contrasting colours or wild natural textures. If hats aren’t your thing try a pair of oversized earrings, don’t be afraid to try cascading diamonds or a modern take on pearls. And pair this with the perfect shade of red lipstick and you’ll be the talk of the town!
Hide and Seek?
Oui Oui: Red Lippy
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