Question: I recently went shopping for a red lipstick and was totally overwhelmed by the number of shades [that] I didn’t buy anything. I have a fair complexion — what would you suggest is the best red to suit my skin tone. Sal, via e-mail. Answer: Soft berry reds with a bluish undertone go with […]

By Annette Campbell Geoff Graham was thrilled when the natural cream he developed eased the pain of his baby son’s eczema. He was delighted when it also helped his own battle with the frustrating skin condition. And now, he is over the moon that it’s helping hundreds of thousands of others. On May 17, 2004, […]

Eight years ago my long-term boyfriend and I broke up under amicable circumstances. He seemed to move right on to a new relationship but I sat around the house wondering how I was ever going to meet anyone new. At the age of 40 I felt I was past my prime and I didn’t have […]

My main ambition in life is to become a TV newsreader or presenter — maybe the next Sandra Sully or Catriona Rowntree. I’m dedicated to achieving my goals. I recently graduated from Griffith University in Brisbane after completing an art and communications course. And what an eventful four years I had! I was forced to […]

Question: After neighbours complained, we have been trying to keep our 14-year-old Burmese cat inside at night. He has everything he needs but he still miaows all night until we let him out at 5am. Is he too old to change his ways? Julie, Pelican Waters, Qld Answer: Cats are by nature more active at […]

Question: Socialise your dog off the lead as much as possible. This is getting easier and easier, with more safe, off-lead parks being made available. Answer: Dogs can’t interact with each other the way they like to when they’re on a lead and even really placid dogs can get over-excited if they can’t engage with […]

Question: I had a disastrous perm and it’s left my hair incredibly dry and frizzy. What can I do? Anon, via e-mail. Answer: Next time you decide to have a perm, ensure your hair is in top condition, as dry, porous hair can become coarse and brittle. However, to rescue a bad perm I suggest […]

By Annette Campbell Tracie Fielding never used to like what she saw in the mirror. The now 17-year-old from the western suburbs of Brisbane, QLD, remembers running to her room and crying after being called “hippo” by her brother, when she weighed 57kg at the age of 10. As a young teen she was painfully […]

Question: I want to know how to apply my foundation so I get a polished clear skin. I always find that after applying it I end up looking older and more lined. Sue, via email. Answer: Apply your foundation with a damp, flat synthetic sponge starting down the centre of the face and blending outwards. […]

Question: I have a five-year-old cat and a boyfriend who is allergic to cats. He itches, has trouble breathing and can’t stay over because I share my bed with my cat. Please help – giving up either is not an option. Frustrated, Waramanga ACT Answer: If you want your man to stay over, you will […]