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OUR MUST HAVE BRONZERS FOR THE ULTIMATE SUMMER GLOW HOURGLASS Ambient Lighting Bronzer $79 NARS Liquid Laguna Bronzer $63 TOO FACED Sweetie Pie Radiant Matte Bronzer $47
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yourself Embellished Nails Embellished nails is owned and operated by Katey Laurenson who with over 13 years plus of nail and beauty industry experience has the knowledge, passion and drive to achieve all your nail, tanning and beauty needs.
www.embellishednails.net embellishednailsnz@gmail.com
MC Cosmetic Clinic Located in the heart of Takapuna, offering the highest quality feather touch brow treatments - a technique where very fine superficial scratches are created on the skin that mimic that of natural hair and blend in seamlessly with your existing eyebrows. Visit our website for booking availability. www.mccosmeticclinic.com instagram @mccosmeticclinic
Mackwood Beauty London Trained Makeup Artist Rachel Mackwood offers a wide range of services at her new Howick salon including spray tanning, lash extensions, professional hair styling, makeup application and various skin treatments. Treat yourself to a pamper day at Mackwood Beauty or book Rachel for your next special event. www.mackwoodbeauty.co.nz instagram @rachelmackwoodbeauty
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HOW TO MASTER THE SUMMER GLOW
With Michael Finch Michael Finch’s massive combined following of over 1.5 million people easily places him in the top 25 male beauty influencers in the world. We chatted with him about all things beauty, Youtube, and how to master the perfect summer tan with the new Bondi Sands GLO wash off tan.
What’s a typical day like, for you? Wake up, eat, emails, film, edit, check all my social media accounts, sleep. Repeat. That’s literally me every day when I don’t have somewhere to be!
Which of the Bondi Sands range is your favourite product? That’s hard! I’m stuck between the One Hour Express and the new GLO One Day Tan in Matte.
What’s the best thing about your job?
Best tip for self-tanning?
The best thing about my job? Being able to inspire others, help others be themselves and help get them through tough times. The number of people I get reaching out to me thanking me for making them smile is truly amazing.
MOISTURISER AND EXFOLIATION ARE KEY!
If I can make someone’s day, make someone smile, my work is done! Also the fact that I am my own boss! I’ve always had a problem with authority (don’t we all!) but it’s great being able to make your own schedule and do things when you want to do them!
Can you use self-tan to contour? Yes! 100%! I tend to use the GLO One Day Tan in Matte on my face and use it as contour/foundation when I’m on the run and am in a rush! It works a treat with a beauty blender and acts just like Foundation.
How much is too much? The limit does not exist! What’s the best application method? Exfoliate the DAY BEFORE so your pores have a chance to close up and don’t clog. Apply tan/GLO the day after and make sure you use moisturiser on your elbows, knees and most importantly, your hands and fingers! Get in the little cracks and crevices! What’s on your self-tanning session playlist? Anything house! I like to listen to Cardi B when I’m tanning/ getting ready to go out! Can you tell us about the new GLO range? The new GLO range is literally amazing, you have three different options, matte, shimmer or gloss! You can apply matte, then some shimmer and then some gloss if you want an all in one effect. I really like it because it doesn’t transfer or when you sweat it doesn’t move! What do you love most about these products? The fact that they don’t transfer or rub off like the majority of other tans. Why did you originally decide to partner with Bondi Sands? Bondi Sands was the first self-tanner I ever used and was told about. When the team reached out to work with me I was honestly gobsmacked. It’s so important to work with brands you truly love and even more importantly ENJOY working with! The Bondi Sands team is hands down one of the best teams I’ve ever worked with and they know how to throw a good partyyyyy! How do you deal with online hate and what advice do you have for young people who are being bullied online? I’ve dealt with hate ever since I was in primary school, so I’m just used to it now, I don’t think about it every day but when you put yourself online for the world to see hate is always expected. As sad as it is, it’s just how it is! What advice do you have for people who want to become YouTubers? I encourage EVERYONE who wants to make a YouTube channel, do it! If I can do it, ANYONE IN THE WORLD CAN! Make sure you do it for the right reasons, I truly have a passion for creating content and teaching others, if you’re in it for the money or ‘fame’ people will pick up on that and you won’t have much of a career on YouTube. What’s next for you? Watch this space ;)
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Georgia wears: Bikini - Witchery, Shirt - Gestuz. Sophie wears: Top - Rachel Mills, Skirt - Gestuz
Under Garments - Elle Macpherson Intimates, Hat - Witchery, Dress - Ingrid Starnes
MONOGRAM These maximalist, monogram prints are statements that depict glamour and luxury to dress up any outfit.
GUCCI Ophidia GG small shoulder bag LOUIS VUITTON Telling Monogram Stole FENDI Sheepskin Slides DIOR Oblique Saddle Clutch 28
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4. 2. 1. Witchery Wrap Jumpsuit RRP $229.90 | 2. Lioness La Ballare Set RRP $115 | 3. For Love & Lemons After Dark Asymmetrical Top RRP $281 | 4. Nike Air Max 90 Premium Shoes RRP $189