For Winter 12  – three collections are offered. The Nudes range is developed with the innovative Sideria yarn in a variety of skin tones, no weird, milky-like tones here, expect a blemish-free bare look that come with a range of control top options, also the ‘toeless’ option – perfect to wear with sandals.

The Signature Collection is your go-to range of luxe basics, lace top thigh highs and toning sheers, the Luxe Opaques use extra-soft yarns for the cooler months. The Seasonal Collection takes luxe up a notch with runway-inspired gauze and rib styles.

Available from February from Farmers stores.

Cross-linked Hyaluronic Acid forms a moisture net over the skin to deliver hydration to skin continuously. This powerful ingredient is proved to be 5 times more effective than the leading moisture magnet in skin care products.

My skin felt beautifully plumped and soft for days after thanks to the skin retaining moisture long after using it, with the added bonus of shielding against cell damage and collagen degradation by free radicals and enzymes. Dermalogica’s expert tip is to add a few drops of their Skin Hydration Booster to really up the moisture boosting qualities.

Next up and with a new and improved formula is the Skin Refining Masque – especially formulated for those with oily skin and congestion issues. Natural Earth Clays draw excess oils away from the pores, regulates oil production that leads to enlarged pore size, Lentil Seed Extract evens out oily areas and a blend of Phytochemicals (chemical compounds that occur naturally in plants) controls breakouts and bacteria levels. Both masques are $99.00 for 75ml tubes.

“This hair look is all about preparation, so we started by washing and conditioning the girls hair, adding Wella Professionals Velvet Amplifier to wet hair to prime it, then spraying with Perfect Setting before blow drying with a round brush to get a rich, smooth finish to the hair. After creating a low side parting and pulling the hair to the back of the head, we used straightening irons to get hair perfectly straight and the effects of the Perfect Setting helped us to manipulate the straightening irons though the hair and also made the hair stick together slightly as it cooled. The addition of the custom made classic barrette helped to create a wide low tail, with very straight edges and kept the hair flat to the head, for a small silhouette which worked brilliantly against simple shapes of the clothes” added Eugene.

Get the Look Start with clean freshly washed and conditioned hair, using Wella Professionals Enrich Shampoo and Conditioner, to ensure hair is in perfect condition. Prep wet hair with Wella Professionals Velvet Amplifier then add Wella Professionals Perfect Setting before blow drying with a round brush to create a smooth sleek finish.
Section your hair at the front and create a deep side parting.  Smooth hair down and spray very lightly with Wella Professionals Stay Styled hairspray to add shine and keep the ‘flyaways’ down.
Pull your hair back behind your ears and use straightening irons through the back section of the hair. Using a wide barrette clip, secure your hair into a low pony tail at the nape of your neck. The ponytail should be wide and flat with straight edges. Finish with another soft spray of Wella Professionals Stay Styled hair spray to hold the look in place.

Follow Eugene Souleiman and Wella Professionals backstage at Fashion week on twitter@WellaFashionWk

Nom*D at Collections #2
Nom*D will be showcasing their Autumn/Winter 2012 Collection ‘Do Not Disturb’, which celebrates a ‘murky, hidden world with a concise collection of oversize layers and intricate contrasts’.

It will be ‘something crazy, something twisted, something beautiful’ – and definitely something you don’t want to miss!

Liam at Collections #5
Ruby’s sister brand Liam will join the Friday night line up showcasing their Autumn/Winter 2012 Collection. For its debut season, Liam looks to the symbolism of daily rituals, and examines the ideas of modern day ceremonial dress.
Playful, strong, and distinctly modern with classic touches – you will be intrigued by the creativity of Liam and the stories behind what women choose to wear – this collection in the finale show is not to be missed!

Karen Walker at the Viva Live Seminar
Having just returned from New York Fashion Week and London, celebrated designer Karen Walker will be fresh and ready to talk all things fashion with the Viva girls – and you can be there!

This New Zealand born fashion designer has a reputation for original, effortless and unpretentious style, and her designs have firmly cemented an international presence – so you don’t want to miss what Karen has to say!

Check out the line up for all of the seminars on the OFFICIAL NZFF SCHEDULE, there is so much on offer, and all are a must-see!

The ticket that keeps on giving!
Never before has such a fashionable ticket given so much!
Your New Zealand Fashion Festival ticket not only gives you entry to see the latest trends from some of New Zealand’s best designers, but it also gives you a chance to redeem the FULL price of your group ticket back:
•    $40 discount or gift-with-purchase in-store at many participating Fashion Festival labels (see www.nzfashionfestival.com)
•    A FREE drink after the show at participating bars (see official schedule)
•    Plus Britomart Carpark is offering $5 overnight or weekend parking for all festival goers!

All MAC seminar tickets are also redeemable in store, so you can scoop up some new make-up and try out the latest trends the very next day!

But wait there’s more – Fashion Fine Dining at Roxy
Fashion Fine Dining at the Roxy is a fusion of fine dining and a sample of five designer’s collections, in a fabulous fashion experience on Saturday 25 February. Contact Gary Olasz 09 929 2701 or visit the website www.roxy.co.nz for more details.

With all of this of on offer you don’t want to miss out, so make sure you get your ticket and head on down to this fresh fashion extravaganza!

Its kooky, no-calorie, no-carb, kitchen koutere for eyes, lips and nails. My picks are the amazing Nail Lacquers in Al Fredo (a bright acid green) Salad Dressed (a dirty aqua) and Kid Orange (a bright coral)

Available March 3 at all M.A.C locations 0800 MAC SHOP.

Facialist Holly instilled in me the importance of cleaning out the pores on a regular basis and clearing the way for treatment products to absorb – hence the use of oils, etc were not getting deep down in my skin. After sending me away with a few new products last July and some strict instructions on how to get my skin out of its naughty rut, I was very interested to hear Pam’s views six months on.

Thankfully I didn’t get a rap on the hand this time and was told my skin was in beautiful condition, hydrated, smooth and had amazing texture. This obviously was very pleasing to hear! I’ve gotten into a firm (Dermalogica) regime which starts with a deep clean using Pre-Cleanse (this water-soluble oil literally lifts dirt from the pores, then when massaged in with a little water, emulsifies into a creamy liquid that gives you super clean skin) I follow up with either the Special Cleansing Gel (great for summer and removing long-wear foundation) or the Ultra Calming Cleanser with is very soothing to use in the evening or wintertime when skin needs a creamy cleanser as opposed to a gel.

Toners – lots of us miss this step out. Using a toner saves you money. Fact. How? You spritz your face (my choice obviously is Multi Active Toner) it creates a moist hydrated surface to apply your day cream and makes it easier to spread around. Try applying cream to a dry face and you’ll see exactly what I mean. One pump of cream as opposed to three. The Age Smart range gets a look in next with the amazing (seriously can’t live without these 2 products) – the Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF30 and Age Reversal Eye Complex. Magic and have made a huge difference to my skin.

I then add in treatment products a couple of times a week and at night – twice weekly Multivitamin Power Recovery Masks and on alternate nights – Overnight Repair Serum and the MAP-15 Regenerator. Pam treated my skin to a salon-only Dermalogica hydrating serum treatment and a non-physical fruit acid exfoliation (again this is an in-salon only product) and used only after a full face mapping consultation. Pam sent me away with a new product to add to my skincare arsenal – the Multivitamin Power Firm, which I’m using as my eye cream in the daytime now, saving the retinol-based Age Reversal Eye Complex for nightime (retinol can make your skin extra sensitive to the sun)

To book your Facemapping appointment find your nearest store here

All profits from the sale of Helping Hand Wash throughout 2012 will be donated to Child’s i Foundation, which runs projects caring for abandoned babies and vulnerable mothers in Uganda and places children in loving homes. Established by Lucy Buck, an inspirational young British woman who gave up a successful TV career to help the children of Uganda, Child’s i Foundation is a small charity making a big difference.

Helping Hand Wash combines the natural antibacterial properties of Elderberry and Burdock with natural vegetable oils in an effective, low foaming liquid soap. With Trilogy’s signature fragrance of frankincense, rose geranium and lavender, the luxurious creamy texture leaves hands feeling deliciously soft and clean.

Trilogy Helping Hand Wash RRP $24.90 (300ml)

The event has now officially been confirmed to run from the 18^th- 22^nd of April, out of respect for Anzac preparation and commemorations around the region.

Tickets are now available for the Wellington Fashion Week Group Shows and the inaugural Young Designer Awards. Ticket holders receive full access to the fashion expos and events, as outlined on the official Wellington Fashion Week 2012 calendar.

This announcement comes as four new designers have confirmed their involvement in the five day event – Taylor Boutique, Nicola Screen for Goodness, Kelsey Genna, and philippa&alice have all signed on, joining Ashley Fogel and Hermione Flynn for a Wellington fashion first.

Chris Hales, owner of Goodness, who has recently joined forces with designer Nicola Screen, outlines that the event is paramount to the Wellington Fashion industry.

“It’s just so important for us to be involved. This is important to the Wellington fashion industry as a whole”.

The timing of the event will enable designers to showcase their latest collections, which coincides well with prominent designer Ashley Fogel.

“The timing of Wellington Fashion Week is in line with our new summer collection. We have some very interesting developments and it is the opportune time to share them with the public”.

Tickets are available for purchase from 12pm today at www.iticket.co.nz More information is available through the Wellington Fashion Week Website (wfweek.co.nz). Seats are limited.