June 4th, 2012

How to: A new cute up ‘do

Got a wedding coming up soon? Need a new look for a birthday party? Just want to look super cute at your next do… or simply want to impress your co-workers with the cutest hair ever? This cute new up ‘do is the thing for you! Thanks to our gorgeous Australian beauty editor Lauren for this hair tutorial.

1. Start with clean hair

2. Separate into 4 sections (try twistbands for snag free fun)

3. Take the two outer sections and lightly fluff/tease with a brush or comb, simply to build a little texture

4. The twist them from head to ends, on both sides

5. Get your model to hold them (while you do the rest of the work!)

6. Plait the two central bunches of hair

Be sure to mess them up a little - this look us all about rustic!

8. Then forget about them. Grab the two outer bunches (twisted) and bring together, twisting as you go. They will form one long ‘twisty’ piece of hair, as shown.

9. Then twist it around on itself until it forms a cute mini-bun (similar shape to a topknot)

10. Then take your plaits and weave them up and around the twisted hair on the sides of your models head (this may take a few ‘weaves’ - 2 times for us here)

11. Once both plaits are weaved in, bobby pin them into place, including any stray bits of hair. Just keep tucking them in as you go, adding a bobby pin here and there.

Finish with a tonne of hairspray and feel free to pull a few more bits and pieces out to make it more textured. 

12. Smile! Be happy! Love your cute new up ‘do!

Thanks to my lovely model, Maddy (my little sister) who let me to play with her freshly washed hair, only hours before she boarded her flight to LA last weekend! 

There you have it bellas! Any girl will look super cute with this up do, will you give it a go? Practice makes perfect but remember, keep this look a little messy and ‘lived in’ so it doesn’t look to princess-y! Enjoy! - Lauren

May 31st, 2012

5 super cute ways to wear twistbands today!

Here at bbHQ we love our twistbands, so we thought we’d share with you our top 5 ways to wear them!

To the gym

Sweat it out in style with a cute twistband in your hair. Best of all, they are super-comfy both on your head (begone tight-ponytail-headaches!) and on your wrists. 

In the shower…

Want to keep your hair up and dry during your morning shower, without leaving a huge kink in your locks? Twistband have got your back! Keep your strands from getting waterlogged without the hassel of having to warm up the straightener again. Winner!


Growing out/disguising a fringe

Don’t forget, twistbands also come in headbands, not just hair ties. Perfect for keeping a pesky fringe out of your face whilst growing out, or simply when you want to wear all your hair back. Plus they come in heaps of cute colours, so you can accessorise with every outfit you could possibly pull from your wardrobe!

Stacked on

Braids and plaits are the coolest weekend hairstyle since ever. You can wear them messy and your tresses can still look ‘styled’. Add a stack of cute and colourful twistbands at the bottom to give it a little more oomph in less time than it takes for you to read this very informative twistband tips and tricks article!

As part of an arm party

What is an arm party I hear you say? Well it is the most exciting thing to happen to your lower arm since 2007 when nearly every celebrity started rocking wrist tattoos! An arm party is the calculated stacking of watches, bracelets, and all things bangle-y. Loved by fashion darlings right now, the arm party is having a moment. Throw in a few twistbands to get the party started on your wrist (and then use them to tie your hair up later!) Ingenious!   

To learn more about the amazing twistbands just click here or simply head to our online store to purchase your own twistbands and let us know how you wear yours! - Lauren

May 13th, 2012

Looking back: Our Best of..

I can’t believe we just shipped our 8th bellabox! Our members have discovered over 40 different brands and 70 products over these 8 months from amazing skincare, makeup, beauty trends, hair products and even beauty drinks! Today we look back on our customer favourites from each box.

Initially, there was a mixed reaction to Twistbands but sometimes the most simple product are the most effective. These simple elastic hair ties do not dent or damage the hair, plus they come in an amazing array of colours from fluoro to metallic. Also, watch out for the headbands and stretchy shoelaces coming soon. 

This was a hot favourite among those who knew the brand well. But for those who never tried Obsessive Compulsive Lip Tars were in for a shock, these super pigmented lip tars are somewhere between a lip gloss and a lipstick and they will get you noticed!

Everyone goes crazy over full size make up items but this month it was extra special with a Savoir Faire lipstick in the Party in Style box. These creamy lipsticks will dazzle you!

Pangea Organics Lip balm is an organic but super moisturising balm that not only keeps your lips super hydrated, you won’t swallow nasties in the process. This brand even uses Eco-friendly packaging.

We were glad to introduce this new kid on the block to our members with their Ansley Gel Eye liner. Ansley products are innovative, effective and great value!

We instantly fell in love with the Caudalie Radiance Serum. This oil-free serum is a global best seller as it works to reduce dark spots, promotes even skintone, and boosts radiance. Now we all want a bit of that!

For some of us, the only alone time we get is in the shower, all Mums would agree! So it is important to enliven the senses and dream of that next holiday. That is why the Lemongrass House Shower gel was a hit as each product is handmade with love.

Did we miss you favourite product? We can not wait to hear about the favourites for May with our pampering box. If you havent signed up yet, you can get on board right now: http://bellabox.sg/box-membership.html

May 10th, 2012

Get the lowdown on our Spring Spree

We are one week away from our Spring Spree shopping evening hosted at the Bellabox show room this Thursday 17th May. The highlight of this shopping evening? The entire range of Twistbands and the new spring collection from Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics!

If you have been living under a rock and haven’t heard about Twistbands, they have been spotted on the wrists of celebs like Gwyneth Paltrow and Kristen Cavalari. Twistbands are a super-sleek and colourful solution to uncomfortable elastic bands. They’re made from elastic cloth, so you can bid a fond adieu to those attractive wrist indents and that ponytail headache.

The new OCC Spring collection, is inspired not by garden variety roses but psychotropic and poisonous plants. This collection turns traditional spring pastels upside down, injecting them with hallucinatory notes of nearly-neon vibrancy. Mixed in are more subtle neutral lip shades, meant to be paired with a dizzying flash of color on the eyes, in this garden of earthly (and unearthly) delights.

The Garden Collection also heralds the arrival of new packaging in both our Lip Tars with a more precise applicator and a fashion-forward new look!

You can find all the other cult products from the Bellabox shop including Laqa & Co, Faust’s Potion, Pangea and Savoir Faire.

There are so many reasons we would love to see you there:

We have special gift packs with 4 for the price of 3

Spend $100 and get 2 travel size products of your choice

Get a welcome drink and the best in cult beauty shopping!

Just head down to our showroom located at 26A Temple St in China Town on Thursday 17th May from 4pm to 8pm. See you there!

May 9th, 2012

Get Superhero Style - Avengers-Themed Eye Makeup

We are loving The Avengers in 3D, did you see it yet?  Marking the release of the sci-fi blockbuster, these amazing creations are based on The Avengers characters including Captain America, Iron Man, and The Hulk. These are the work of makeup artist Jangsara.

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