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Hot Picks from SEPHORA: The Beauty Essentials You Definitely Must Have

Hot Picks from SEPHORA: The Beauty Essentials You Definitely Must Have

Beauty comes at a price, but it doesn’t always have to cost you an arm and a leg. The trick is to invest in a few top performing items that will make you look your absolute best.

With this in mind, we have gathered a list of top makeup and styling products that are worth their weight in gold and are definite must-haves in your purse.

1. Hourglass Modernist Eyeshadow Palette

Shopping for an eyeshadow palette has always been a tricky battle until this one-pan wonder came along. The Hourglass Modernist Eyeshadow Palette is an artist-inspired palette with seamless colour transitions, featuring five complementary shimmer and matte shades to mix for multiple effects.

Its innovative design lets you blend colours effortlessly and create numerous looks with depth and dimension. The shadows are exceptionally adjustable, allowing you to play down or step up your look.

The three-dimensional palettes come in seven stunning colour options: Obscura (Earth Tones), Monochrome (Rose), Infinity (Warm Neutrals), Atmosphere (Cool Neutrals), Graphite (Smoky), Exposure (Plums), and Color Field (Olive).

2. Sephora Luster Matte Long-Wear Lip Color

The search for the perfect lipstick is over. SEPHORA has created the magic formula in its Sephora Luster Matte Long-Wear Lip Color. In fact, it is the go-to lipstick of beauty and style editors at Elle.com.

This lippy checks off in all categories. Smooth application? Check. Long lasting? Check. No bleeding colour? Check. It glides on smoothly, while not being sticky, and it comes in several awesome shades that stay all day long.

The best part? It is pocket friendly, so you can get all the shades you like.

3. Flash Tattoos Zahra

Add an edgy, boho touch to your everyday look with these beautiful, jewel-inspired, metallic temporary tattoos. They’re the hottest accessories worn by top celebrities like Beyonce.

Flash Tattoos are super fun and easy to apply. You can wear them with any outfit or for any occasion – to a festival, at a pool party, or on a night out. It’s easy to make a fashion statement with these eclectic beauties.

Step up your beauty game with these fabulous finds! Grab them at SEPHORA at the Pitt St Mall. These products will become your new favourites – that’s for sure!

April 25, 2015 | admin-lst

Meet the New Sephora PRO Team: Top 15 Elite Makeup Artists

Meet the New Sephora PRO Team: Top 15 Elite Makeup Artists

On February 5, SEPHORA, the giant French cosmetics brand, introduced its very first permanent line-up. Called the Sephora PRO Team, this team is an elite group of makeup artists that will represent SEPHORA across the Americas.

The 15 Sephora PRO artists competed against thousands of other SEPHORA sales associates in a competition that included weeks of rigorous challenges and interviews, proving themselves to be the cream of the crop. They are the industry’s top experts in beauty and makeup application, lending their knowledge and aptitude to product ideation and development.

Each member of the Sephora PRO Team will be based in a specific region across the country, and will serve as the retailer’s voice to the media. The prestigious team will showcase their innovative skills and limitless imagination at a variety of local and national events, including the New York Fashion Week, music festivals, and beyond.

Although nothing is said about whether there will be a different roster for the Sephora PRO Team in other countries, SEPHORA fans from around the world can still access PRO beauty tips on the retailer’s social media channels.

The artists have also curated a collection of their on-set favourites and everyday essentials, which will be featured on http://www.sephora.com/pro-picks/. The collection includes top product picks for eyes, face and lips, and the best makeup tools to have, along with perfecting your smoky eyes, filling your brows, and everything you need to know about basic highlighting and contouring. Now, you no longer have to guess which products to include in your beauty kit and how to apply them for best results – all thanks to The Sephora PRO Team!

The beauty guides and top picks are definitely worth checking out before you head to SEPHORA’s newly opened store at the Pitt St Mall in Sydney CBD.

April 25, 2015 | admin-lst

The Top 5 Fashion Stores in Sydney

The Top 5 Fashion Stores in Sydney

Sydney’s fashion scene is now booming as it attracts more major international fashion brands and breeds new local designers. From high-fashion shopping precincts to flagship chain stores and weekend markets, anyone who finds themselves in Australia’s fashion capital will be spoilt for choice.

You can snag some great buys down in Sydney’s fashion streets and shopping districts, but if you are looking for some serious retail therapy and fantastic shopping experience, head over to these top fashion stores in Sydney. Here is a list of the top 5 fashion stores in Sydney according to our resident experts!

1. Myer at Pitt Street

This upscale department store is nestled in Westfield Sydney at Pitt Street Mall, Sydney’s fashion hub. Myer is home to luxury labels and up-and-coming Australian brands, including Charlie Brown, Marlies Dekkers, Lou Paris, Seafolly, COZI by Jennifer, Michael Kors, Heidi Klum Intimates, Jeff Banks, Maddox, Trent Nathan, Blaq, Kenji, Van Heusen and more.

All the styles you want for your wardrobe can be found here, from the classics to casual wear, street wear and the latest outfit designs for men, women and kids. Myer also offers personal shopper and stylist services to those who need help dressing their body types, restocking their wardrobe, or looking for outfit inspiration to wear for an event.

2. David Jones

Australia’s oldest department store chain and Myer’s biggest rival surely deserves a place on this list. And for good reason, David Jones is one of the best places to go for sensational shopping. It houses a diverse mix of clothing and shoe brands including Veronika Maine, Simone Perele, Kachel, Chantelle, Tigerlily, Calvin Klein, Paul Smith, HK Man, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Tony Bianco, Valentino, Jimmy Choo and Hush Puppies among others. DJs also has its own clothing line for women’s and men’s fashion.

There is also a wide selection of international and local brands for bags. Whether you are into chic, classic, hip or high-street fashion, you can find everything you need for your wardrobe at DJs. David Jones also has personal shoppers, style advisors, and fitting services.

3. Topshop

This gem located at Gowings Store at George Street is frequently visited for its huge variety of trendy outfits and accessories, from smart casual to leisure wear. Well, who wouldn’t recognise this household fashion label hailed for its impeccable designs, cut and quality? Plus, Topshop has an entire department solely for men, called Topman – so it’s a treat for both ladies and gents.

4. Belinda

Belinda is one of the best multi-brand boutiques stocking women’s fashion and accessories mostly from up-and-coming Australian designers. The chic shop also ships in items from Europe. Brands you can find here are Marni Saltwater, Martin Grant, Emma Hope, Issey Miyake and Marc Jacobs. At the Paddington shop, you will find Vanessa Bruno, Helmut Lang, Peter Pilotto and Brits Jonathan Sanders.

Belinda’s collection of dresses and shoes are highly coveted. The styles are fresh and sometimes unusual, but the cuts are mostly chic and classy. The very shop itself is the embodiment of stylish with its polished wooden floors, minimalistic layout and subtle lighting.

5. Collette Dinnigan

Owned by one of Australia’s famous fashion designers, this shop is all about sensual and romantic designs that celebrate a woman’s femininity. Amongst the racks of amazing lace dresses and delicate beaded gowns are sexy, flattering outfits as well as luxury shoes and stylish accessories. Collette’s collections have been seen on famous Hollywood actors including Cameron Diaz, Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock among others. There is a dainty line for little girls.

While online shopping has become more popular now than ever, there is still nothing better than the experience you will have at brick and mortar stores – and the above Sydney fashion stores are proof of that

April 25, 2015 | admin-lst

Seed Heritage in Pitt St Mall – A Fashion Mecca for Women, Teens and Kids

Seed Heritage in Pitt St Mall – A Fashion Mecca for Women, Teens and Kids

Seed Heritage opened the doors to its flagship store in Pitt Street Mall in 2011, taking its fantastic collection right to the heart of Sydney’s greatest fashion hub. Spanning 437 square feet across three levels, the Seed store showcases the complete woman, teen, kids and baby collections.

Previously known as Seed, the well-loved Australian fashion chain has rebranded to become Seed Heritage and expanded to include jewellery, footwear, toys and the new Seed Candy – a branded confectionery collection – into its original mix of childrenswear and womenswear.

Seed now has over 65 retail stores worldwide, but its Pitt Street Mall flagship super store is what really sets the benchmark for its impeccable retail experience.

The Seed store at Pitt St is a stunning space stocked with beautiful products and manned by friendly and helpful shop assistants. Its custom built shopfront echoes the vintage aesthetic that represents the brand. Encased in glass, the multilevel building exudes a perfect chemistry of traditional and modern architectural elements.

As you step inside the Seed Heritage flagship store, you will instantly notice a vibe similar to classic townhouses. The floors are spacious enough for customers to explore the aisles and browse the racks in relaxed comfort and style.

The women’s wear is housed in the upper levels, displaying a combination of the classic yet sassy apparel range and matching accessories. Meanwhile, the basement floor displays clothing and accessories for children and infants as well as the new Seed Candy. Each floor features an iPad to give customers a quick access to seedheritage.com where they can view monthly key looks, latest collections and product details.

As you browse the store, you will easily understand why Seed Heritage is so well-loved by Australian shoppers. You can see it in the quality of their products, the careful attention to details, the beautiful cut, and the exceptional designs across various product ranges. Plus their sizing options are fantastic as they cover size for the tiniest newborns to the active 10 year olds.

The variety of items one each floor of the Seed super-store is impressive. Women can find literally every wardrobe-stuffer here, from cute summer tops and knits to smart casual dresses and skirts, and everything in between. There are eye-candy bags, scarves and hats as well. Seed also has an amazing collection of shoes, accessories and gifts.

The apparel for teens and children are sassy and chic, perfect for Australia’s fashion conscious youth. For babies and newborns there are cute and sensible pieces including tops, knits, dresses, skirts, pants, swimwear, shoes and accessories. There are also toys and books on display.

Another thing to love about Seed Heritage at Pitt Street Mall is the friendly and helpful staff. The shop assistants at Seed are informative but not pushy. They help you pick the right items to create that perfect outfit.

When it comes to quality and style, Seed Heritage is definitely a cut above the rest. Do visit their flagship store at the Pitt Street Mall in Sydney CBD to see for yourself.

April 25, 2015 | admin-lst

Pandora Sydney – Stylish Quality Jewellery at Great Prices

Known for its iconic charm bracelets, Pandora has become a household name in Sydney when it comes to modern jewellery. Like its 550+ concept stores worldwide, the Pandora shop in Westfield Sydney at Pitt Street Mall markets an amazing range of hand-finished filigree made from genuine materials.

For such quality and beauty, you could not find a more reasonable price for jewellery anywhere.

In Greek mythology, Pandora may signify vengeance or hate. But the Denmark-based global jeweller has turned the meaning of its brand into something more beautiful and elegant. Indeed, the Pandora Jewellery shop in Sydney is a real-life embodiment of that notion.

Inside the Pitt St Mall Store, laid out inside glass cases are charm beads in every imaginable design and colour, from the dainty flower beads to the cute animal shapes and romantic-themed charms. Some charms even have pearls, enamel and diamond attachments. The charms also represent significant moments in life, which is no wonder why many girls want them as gifts for significant people in their lives or even for themselves.

With a great selection of charms, a custom Pandora bracelet can be designed in a number of different combinations to suit all your heart’s desires. Plus, you can have a charm bracelet created in sterling silver, 14-carat gold, leather or a combination of gold and silver. That means you can make an individual look to match any outfit, allowing you to make a gorgeous fashion statement and spice up every look – whether it is street chic or formal.

The Pandora charm bracelet is also unique and so different from anything else in the market. The patented Pandora thread design makes the clasp appear as a bead when the bracelet is closed.

The friendly sales assistants at the Pandora Jewellery Sydney store will offer to help you choose designs and thread them as you wish. They will also offer suggestions if you are picking a gift for someone.

Pandora’s collection of earrings, necklaces and rings won’t let you down as well. The designs are mostly classic and feminine, but you will also find some bold statement pieces. With a selection as huge as Pandora’s at Sydney CBD, you will be spoilt for choice. That means you have a choice of the very best jewellery at competitive prices.

Besides its stunning products, Pandora also boasts an array of after-sales services, including cleaning and polishing, re-oxidising, scratch removal, ring re-sizing, stone replacement, rhodium plating and necklace shortening. Their policy applies to items bought and received as gifts.

Should you change your mind, you can have your jewellery exchanged for something else at the Pandora Sydney store in Pitt St within 14 days from when you purchased it. Sadly, they don’t give refunds, but at least that is still a better deal than not being able to get a better piece from their store.

Overall, Pandora is a great place to shop if you are looking for fashionable and top-quality jewellery that won’t cost you a fortune.

April 25, 2015 | admin-lst

Moonlight Cinema 2015 – What Sydney’s Favourite Open Air Cinema Has in Store for You This February

During the hot summer months in Sydney, a huge crowd always gathers on the lawns of Belvedere Ampitheatre in Centennial Park to catch a movie together with friends and family under the open sky.

Moonlight Cinema is Sydney’s favourite open-air amphitheatre, and it has a host of exciting events for this season.

If you have missed what has been happening at Moonlight Cinema last year, don’t worry because you have a lot more to look forward to for the rest of the summer.

Besides the live music sessions on Saturday nights, Sydney’s Moonlight Cinema will treat you to advance screenings of the hottest contemporary films, along with the usual cult classic nights and live performances by special guests. Moonlight Cinema will also be hosting glamorous red carpet affairs featuring celebrity guests.

The Moonlight Cinema gates open at 7PM, but get there earlier to ensure a great spot on the lawn. There are bean bags to rent for $9 but you are welcome to bring your own blanket or cushion.

You can also bring your own food and drinks or sample their delicious onsite catering – including a new LA-style food truck serving some street food, a licensed bar and a candy bar. Enjoy a bottle of wine or two and dance to some awesome tunes as the sun sets prior to the screening.

Below is the Moonlight Cinema session times for February so mark your calendars for the following events.

Week 1:

Feb 1 (Sun) – Selma

Feb 3 (Tue) – Boyhood

Feb 4 (Wed) – Kingsman: The Secret Service

Feb 5 (Thu) – Mr. Turner

Feb 6 (Fri) – Wyrmwood

Feb 7 (Sat) – Paddington and Hi-5 Live

Week 2:

Feb 8 (Sun) – Monty Python’s Life of Brian

Feb 10 (Tue) – The Dead Lands

Feb 11 (Wed) – The Interview

Feb 12 (Thu) – Into The Woods

Feb 13 (Fri) – The Rocky Horror Picture Show

Feb 14 (Sat) – Breakfast At Tiffany’s

Week 3:

Feb 15 (Sun) – Project Almanac

Feb 17 (Tue) – Jupiter Ascending

Feb 18 (Wed) – Big Eyes

Feb 19 (Thu) – Escobar Paradise Lost

Feb 20 (Fri) – The Imitation Game

Feb 21 (Sat) – TBC

Week 4:

Feb 22 (Sun) – Birdman

Feb 24 (Tue) – Blackhat

Feb 25 (Wed) – TBC

Feb 26 (Thu) – Taken 3

Feb 27 (Fri) – Inherent Vice

Feb 28 (Sat) – Focus

Doggie Nights are also back this season at the Moonlight Cinema, so be sure to bring your pooch with you and enjoy the opportunity to catch a movie together.

The highly anticipated Sydney summer event will continue until March 29, so stay tuned for the rest of the screening schedules. You can get your tickets through their website or at the Box Office at Moonlight Cinema venues (subject to availability).

Cheers to great summer nights under the stars!

April 25, 2015 | admin-lst

Sydney Events

Yabun Festival 2015

We at Pitt St Mall recognise the traditional owners of our land and give our upmost support to events such as the Yabun Festival which promote the beautiful artistic and cultural offerings of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander peoples in our wonderful harbour city of Sydney.

The Yabun Festival is Australia’s largest one day showcase of Aboriginal and Torres Strait cultural arts with performances from blues, country, folk, hip hop, pop and traditional artists. Another common favourite for patrons is the spoken word section of the event – where varies indigenous and non-indigenous members of the community share poems and prose highlighting the various dimensions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander experience from the time of the Dreaming until the present.

Several prominent headline acts will appear including Jimblah, Benny Walker and Stephen Pigram. The Yabun Festival will also feature more than music with a rich dance program, traditional smoking ceremonies, a Speakout tent, art and craft stalls as well as other activities for the kids.

The event is officially sponsored by the City of Sydney and the price of entry is a gold coin donation. The event will be help on Australia Day Monday from 10am to 7pm at Victoria Park on the Cnr of City Road and Parramatta Road, Camperdown. Camperdown is accessible from a number of bus services running via Pitt and George St so if you would like to spend your Australia Day browsing our wonderful range of shops and retail outlets please feel free to do so – as you will be able to make your way up to the Yabun Festival with ease. Also remember that if you are considering making your way into the city after visiting the festival in the morning, be aware of significant traffic delays as patrons begin to file into the city in order to seek the best vantage point for the Australia Day Fireworks. Therefore we would advise a train from Central Station to Martin Place to minimise delays as bus routes may be crowded.

April 25, 2015 | admin-lst

Sydney Events

Sydney Festival 2015

January is Sydney’s Month – with the entire city changing shape in a modern cultural expression of new ideas and breathtaking art. We here at Pitt St Mall fully endorse and support all the events in this year’s Sydney Festival and would like to take this opportunity to tell you a little bit more about why this event is so special.

The program consists of 370 performances and around 100 events, involving 30 venues and over 700 artists. The ethos behind the Sydney Festival is that everyone should be included – from small kids right up to our pensioners and senior citizens. Equitable programming and a free range of events also means that the Sydney Festival doesn’t exclude anyone on the basis of price – with ample opportunity for everyone to experience a little bit of this great city without having to spend a dollar.

Even with some performances being ticketed – entry is available at the door for as low as $25 which ensures that attending some of the more higher level events is accessible to people from all walks of life. Concerts occur throughout the festival in both The Domain and Parramatta featuring a combination of more modern music in the ‘Summer Sounds’ program. ‘Summer Sounds’ features all the way from New Orleans in the United States to Mali in Africa. Towards the later stages of the festival, the Sydney Symphony Orchestra will also be featuring to provide visitors with a more classical contrast.

The festival also provides a beautiful ambience well into the night with The Spiegeltent in the main Festival Village in Hyde Park featuring a number of shows which combine the art of burlesque and contemporary music to create a spectacle which is not easily forgettable for viewers. The Festival Bar also runs well into the night providing an ongoing source of enjoyment for younger patrons – with DJs and bands playing well past the kid’s bedtime.

The festival is also known for its ability to draw talent with Sir Ian McKellen, Cate Blanchett, Ralph Fiennes, Grace Jones, Elvis Costello, David Byrne and a number of other celebrities expected to make an appearance.

The festival runs from the 8^th to the 26^th of January and we encourage you to stop by Pitt St Mall for a bit of shopping before walking two blocks to Hyde Park to enjoy the festivities. Also we can expect some heat in the lead up to Australia Day, so if you are looking for a break from the burning sun – come inside for a quick shop and enjoy our wonderful air-conditioned retail space

April 25, 2015 | admin-lst

Sydney Events

Family Week at the Sydney Festival

The Sydney Festival brings thousands of visitors to Pitt St Mall each year – with record numbers expected over the event in January. We thought that we would do a bit of research to give you the best idea of what you can expect on the Festival’s most popular period – Family Week – which brings families together from all over Sydney for a fantastic day in Sydney’s CBD.

Family Week lasts from the 20^th-25^th of January and runs from 10am-3pm daily in Hyde Park North, with entry to the event located near Archibald fountain. Spend the last days of the school holidays exploring the Festival Village, the Lawn Library and the giant art exhibit, Higher Ground.

Wanting to unwind and relax – well don’t worry as there is plenty of live entertainment in the Festival Village, with music situated in ‘The Vegetable Plot’ and the ‘Vintage Quartestra’ areas of the village – allowing both you and the kids to have a boogie into the afternoon. There are also many hands-on activities for the kids include postcard creation and free artwork sponsored by Hotbed Designs, which allows children four and up the opportunity to design their very own Sydney Festival carry bag with a range of craft materials.

The Australian Museum is also running activities which allow children to have an interactive educational experience whilst exploring the vast items within their collection. Some of these include:

· Animal House – a block-style play area for children 4-8 years

· Dinosaur Hunt – a fun program in the park which gives kids 3-6 years the chance to create their own dinosaur and take it home

· Life in the Park – explore with real scientists what kind of animals live in Hyde Park and learn techniques to study insect and plant life in your very own home. Suitable for kids between 6-12 years.

· What is it? – museum staff are running an information booth which allows families to bring images and specimens of things they can’t identify, helping you solve the mysteries of your home and garden! People of all ages are welcome

· Volcanoes and what lies beneath – learn how volcanoes erupt, see a rock which can actually float on water and make your own gas in an interactive workshop for kids between 3-10 years

Remember we are expecting hot weather – so don’t forget to pop on over to Pitt St Mall to grab sunscreen, a hat and some drinks to keep you and the kids hydrated. In the meantime here is a list of all the programs run by the Australian Museum so you don’t miss out:

Tuesday 20^th Jan
10am-3pm Animal House
11am-12pm Dinosaur Hunt
1.30-2.30pm Dinosaur Hunt

Wednesday 21^st Jan
10am-3pm Animal House
11am-12pm Dinosaur Hunt
1.30-2.30pm Dinosaur Hunt

Thursday 22^nd Jan
10am-3pm Animal House
11am-12pm Life in the Park
1.30-2.30pm Life in the Park

Friday 23^rd Jan
10am-3pm Animal House
11am-12pm What is it?
1.30-2.30pm What is it?

April 25, 2015 | admin-lst

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Australia Day Fireworks in Sydney – 2015

What would Australia Day be without fireworks? We know how important it is for you to have the best Australia Day possible that’s why we have all the information you need to plan your night with the family or friends to see what tourists flock in their thousands to see on our Sydney harbour foreshore.

Darling Harbour’s Cockle Bay plays host to the Australia Day Fireworks in 2015 – with the event being called the Australia Day Spectacular. The whole Darling Harbour area is involved to create an inspiring multi-media and fireworks display which serves as a fitting finale to national celebrations. This year, international DJ sensation Havana Brown will be providing the music live on stage in the Darling Quarter Precinct followed by a special concert by various acts.

Pyrotechnics, light and laser technology and specially created buoyant sculptures will serve as the backbone to support the main fireworks display with this year more fireworks being used than ever from special positions in Tumbalong Park and across rooftops around Darling Harbour – bringing the show closer to Sydneysiders than ever before.

Food and drinks will be available from various venues and alcohol is not permitted except for licensed venues. There is a full ban on glass and in the event of rain – the performance will go ahead regardless. The Australia Day Spectacular will commence at 7pm and end at 9:15pm with fireworks a chance of occurring in the last half hour of the show. We would advise that the best place to watch the fireworks in Sydney would be Cockle Bay Wharf but to arrive at the venue early to avoid disappointment as crowd numbers are expected to be quite large.

Public transport is the best method of accessing the venue with vantage points being an easy 5-10 minute walk from Pitt St Mall. Light rail is also available to Darling Harbor from Central Station and ferries stop at King Street and Pyrmont Bay Wharves on a regular basis. If driving is a must – there are a number of carparks in the area but hourly charges are in excess of $10 per hour at most venues.

April 25, 2015 | admin-lst

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