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Samantha McMeekin

Samantha McMeekin has worked in the beauty industry as a journalist for nine years, including a stint in London where she worked on the relaunch of GLAMOUR UK. She returned to Australia in late 2019 and has been writing about her love of cream blush and chemical exfoliants for beautyheaven since. She's currently on a quest for better hair with minimal effort.

The muse behind Arizona Muse

The muse behind Arizona Muse

With a name like Arizona Muse it’s not surprising that the American fashion model is the inspiration behind Estée Lauder’s latest fragrance, Modern Muse. Despite admitting that she wasn’t particularly fond of her name as a little girl, Arizona has turned it into one that people will remember and often … Read more

Benefits of lavender

Benefits of lavender

Ahhhhhh lavender. Even just writing the word has already made me feel a little bit more relaxed. There’s just something about this magical purple plant that has the ability to make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside. And not only that, it’s really attractive to look at and smells … Read more

Preparing for your daughter’s first period

Preparing for your daughter’s first period

As a Mum who started her family quite young I found myself navigating the challenges of having children without too many of my peers with which to compare notes. Now I am in the position that those friends are coming to ask my advice on how to deal with various … Read more

Is this the secret to never feeling tired?

Even just the word injection makes me squirm in my seat. But when it comes to feeling tired, apparently some celebrities find that a small boost is worth it. Recently, Rita Ora’s friend Emily Rose tweeted a picture of herself and Rita being given vitamin B12 shots. The caption read … Read more

Which celebrity do you think is the best mum?

We all tend to be a little judgey when it comes to celebrity parents.  And who can blame us when they call their kids such outrageous names, make them watch cartoons in French only, and feed them regurgitated food? But among the thorns there are always a few roses and … Read more

Who is Eiza Gonzalez?

Who is Eiza Gonzalez?

It was only ever going to be a matter of time until Aussie heart throb Liam Hemsworth found a new squeeze to replace ex-fiance Miley Cyrus, but he could’ve at least given us ladies a fighting chance before stepping out with one of the hottest women we’ve ever seen. Talk … Read more