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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.

Why bigger butts might be better

Why bigger butts might be better

Do you have a big butt? If you do, I bet you’ve probably spent years cursing your large bum, wishing you knew how to make it smaller. Likewise, girls with a smaller bum (like me!) have spent that time desperately trying to get a bigger butt. And while the grass … Read more

What do Paris Hilton and Miley Cyrus have in common?

If you were thinking the answer is that they both have no shame, you’re close but no cigar. In the spirit of Halloween, Paris Hilton has dressed up as Miley Cyrus from the VMA awards, foam finger and all. The famous-for-being-famous leggy blonde posted a photo of her dressed in … Read more

Jennifer Hudson’s daring new look

Jennifer Hudson’s daring new look

Rihanna did it, Beyonce did it and now another one of our favourite singers has done it. Jennifer Hudson has traded in her long black tresses for a dramatic new pixie cut. The Oscar Award winning actress revealed her daring new look at the BET Black Girls Rock Show, where … Read more

5 fun products for kids

5 fun products for kids

There are a lot of things I miss about being a kid; watching cartoons while eating breakfast, having my mum pack my lunch everyday, napping anytime I wanted.  And while I haven’t been able to carry all of these fun things on into adulthood I’m happy to say that my … Read more

4 ways to use mineral powder

4 ways to use mineral powder

I’m a big fan of natural looking make-up. In fact, one of my biggest fears in life is going out in public with cakey looking coverage. So of course mineral powder and I are best friends. There’s nothing that even comes close to the natural, glowing complexion this miraculous powder … Read more

That’s more like it Miley

That’s more like it Miley

Just as we were about to officially add Miley onto the list of child star meltdowns, she has shocked us again, but this time in a good way. The 20-year-old recently walked the red carpet at the 30 Annual Night of Stars presented by Fashion Group International, without looking like … Read more

SEVEN godparents for Prince George!

It’s official. Prince George is Prince George. The youngest member of the royal family has been christened in a small ceremony (only 22 people were invited) at St James Palace in London. The godparents didn’t include uncle Harry or aunty Pippa though; instead seven godparents were chosen, including royal family … Read more

5 of the best natural baby washes

5 of the best natural baby washes

The terms ‘baby soft’ and ‘baby smooth’ aren’t just made up sayings. The lucky little ones tend to have the most delicate and divine feeling skin. But the downside to such super soft skin is that it’s often quite sensitive and susceptible to issues like dermatitis, eczema and nappy rash. … Read more

The Duchess of Cambridge chooses an Australian hairdresser

The Duchess of Cambridge chooses an Australian hairdresser

The hair that is admired by women all around the world is set to land in Australia in 2014, so of course a professional hairstylist must be booked immediately. Sydney based Joh Bailey has been appointed the task of tending to the Duchess of Cambridge’s hair while she, Prince William … Read more