Beauty: Dannii Minogue – Bag Her Beauty

It is fair to say that the words ‘Dannii Minogue’ and ‘style icon’ have never really rolled off our tongues. We know her better as ‘Kylie Minogue’s sister’ or ‘the Aussie judge on X Factor’ – for years she has taken a backseat in the public eye. However, whether it is down to her finally getting on with her X Factor fellow judges, her striking new hair do or the fact she has fallen in love and admits to being the happiest she has ever been, the words ‘Dannii Minogue’ and ‘style icon’ are rarely seen apart. Yes Cheryl, that means watch out, because a brand new dazzling diva has arrived in town...

Each week we see Dannii looking gorgeous as she walks onto stage. We’re not just talking clothes, no, we’re taking hair and make-up too. Dannii gets away with neutral tones which really bring out her features and add to her classy look. So, we’re letting you into her secrets and telling you how to recreate that look for yourself...

Dannii’s most striking feature is her luscious long lashes. This could be achieved by treating yourself to some false lashes, but why go false when you can have real? YSL’s Volume Effet Faux Cils  (left) gives you the dramatic effect of false lashes without the glue. It’s triple-film complex means it volumizes, conditions and lengthens the lashes – all with a long-lasting effect. It comes in at a slightly pricey £21 but considering it’s a leading seller – one actually sells every 20 seconds in the UK – we think it is every penny worth it.

Though Dannii’s eyes are intense, she often wears neutral shadows to soften her look. Try out Bourjois’  Smokey Eyes Eyeshadow in Mordore Chic – three shades of gold that will give you a golden beauty look any time of day. It is a very reasonable £7.49 and gives you a star look without the price tag.

To copy her soft cheeks, use Rimmel’s Multi-Tonal Powder Blush in Autumn Catwalk. Worn with a good foundation, this blusher will leave you looking rosey and radiant for just £4.99.

To finish off any look, a glamorous girl like Dannii MInouge needs a gorgeous gloss. Dannii is often spotted wearing pale browns and golds. We fell in love with YSL’s Golden Gloss in Simply Gold. What makes this gloss stand out from all the other glosses on the market is that this particular YSL range actually has 24 karat gold pieces in all of the glosses giving an unrivalled shine. You can own one for £19 but its long lasting quality means it will last right throughout the party season.

Have you ever wondered how Dannii’s hair – the perfect frame for her made-up face – never falls victim to flyaways or frizz – our two worst hair nightmares? Mark Hill’s Defrizz range is the ultimate frizz barrier for all those times you are exposed to humidity and heat. We recommend Mark Hill’s Straightening Balm (right) which will cost you just £5.86. It calms any kind of frizz and can be applied on damp or dry hair, meaning you have protection throughout the day.

Once you’ve got your hair looking fabulous, there is nothing worse than one gust of wind blowing it out of shape and control. Mark Hill has the answer for this too. His Style Secrets Diamond Shine Spray blocks out humidity and destroys frizz – as well as giving you firm hold and sizzling shine. This comes in at just £5.99 – very reasonable for long-term hair happiness!