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Sometimes the less-is-more mantra is a bore and it's fun to go a little OTT. We're not suggesting you go the full slap, but Priscilla: Queen of the Desert is a timely reminder that a bit of high-energy styling packs a powerful punch. Some people walk out of the musical talking about the costumes and the classic disco numbers, but what really stood out for me was the turquoise glitter eye-shadow.
1 Vavoom Shapemaker Extra-hold Shaping Spray
$22.50 for 400ml
High hair is a must for any diva and this stuff really does the trick, plus it adds shine and brushes out. A bit of back combing and you'll leave Amy Winehouse in the gutter. Plus, an up-do adds valuable inches to your height - essential if you're throwing off your shrinking violet side for the night.
From salons stocking Matrix products.
2 M.A.C Nail Lacquer in Neon 8
$24
More M.A.C, but it's such a theatrical brand and this is a great orange, just a shade off glow-in-the-dark thanks to its pearly sheen. Great for winter, but warm enough to work through summer too. From the new Neon Sci-Fi range which mixes cosmic colours with muted flesh tones for eyes and lips.
From Smith and Caughey's Newmarket and M.A.C Chancery and St Lukes.
3 M.A.C False Eyelashes
$24
A girl really needs her falsies and these from M.A.C will set your heart aflutter. Get the experts in store to tell you how to apply them to your upper lashes.
From M.A.C Chancery and St Lukes and Smith and Caughey, Newmarket.
4 The Body Shop Guarana Lip Butter
$15
The perfect pout requires the smoothest skin so keep your lips in condition with this sweet smelling balm. Although this pottle is a limited edition HIV fundraiser, there's plenty of other fruity flavours, so layer up the lippy and lashings of gloss.
From the Body Shop.
5 M.A.C Pigment Colour Powder in Bell Bottom Blue
$48
This loose powder shadow builds up a treat, from smoky to stormy blue. Just remember blend, blend, blend.
From Smith and Caughey's Newmarket and M.A.C Chancery and St Lukes.
