How does the glamorous actress, writer, co-director of Dollhouse Pictures and mother Krew Boylan get ready for a red carpet event?
With a cool smokey eye and flawless fresh skin. Read on to get her look. Photographer: Amanda De Simone | Hair colour: Courtney Bates at Oscar Oscar Paddington | Hair stylist: Matthew Jones at Oscar Oscar Paddington | Stylist: Jamela Duncan | Assistant: Charlotte Mcleod | Words and makeup: Isabella Schimid | Go to www.the-dollhouse.com | Above: Krew wears Rebecca Vallance dress ; Dinosaur Designs earrings and ring; Wylder wears Michelle Jank necklace. Wylder wears Wilson and Frenchy onesie
How many red carpet events have you attended since having a baby?
I’ve had to prioritise since having Wylder. I’m still breastfeeding, so it takes a little planning before any event. A highlight was The Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards awards in December last year, three months after she was born. My incredibly hard working and inspiring sister (who also had her first baby two months ahead of me) was nominated (Jodi Boylan – Producer of River Cottage Fox Network). It’s also an evening supporting my industry and seeing my friends, so it was a lot of fun. My feet were not quite ‘heel fit’, but I pushed on like any female trooper.
SHOP: Ginger & Smart shirt; Dinosaur Designs vase; Grandiflora flowers; Bvlgari B.zero1 Zaha Hadid four band rings
Skin: Prepped with Armani Prima Instant Off Face, Eyes & Lips Oil-in-Gel Foaming Cleanser, $46; and Armani Prima Soft Peeling Face Lotion, $98
What's your usual 'red carpet ready' schedule?
I’m not going to lie, I put the champagne and Pellegrino in the fridge first. I’m a huge fan of both. From this point on, it’s a juggle. I never usually feel like a large lunch, so I use it as an excuse to snack on cheese and crackers and nuts and pastries. The hair and makeup team arrive just after lunch and they start while I feed Wylder and or pump. In the afternoon, often friends arrive so we can have a drink and all share cars together.
SHOP: Romance Was Born top and skirt; Bvlgari B.zero1 Zaha Hadid four band rings; Elke earnings; Dinosaur Designs vase; Grandiflora flowers; Bvlgari Eau Parfumee Au The Blanc Candle
Makeup: Giorgio Armani Armani Prima Nourishing Glow Enhancer Oil-In-Gel applied all over the skin. Giorgio Armani Crema Nuda Supreme Glow Reviving Tinted Cream on the outer parts of her face. Giorgio Armani Power Fabric foundation in 3.5. Giorgio Armani Skin Master Corrector concealer around the eye. Giorgio Armani Loose Powder applied along T-Zone only, keeping outer cheeks glowing. Giorgio Armani Eye & Brow Maestro in ‘Amber 4’ applied on the eye lid and brushed into the brows. Giorgio Armani Maestro Fusion Blush applied onto apples of the cheek. Giorgio Armani Life Is A Cruise Eye Palette to create a smokey eye. Giorgio Armani Eccentrico Mascara in black. Artemes False Eyelashes to top lash. Giorgio Armani Ecstasy lip Lacquer in ‘512’.
Where do we get your inspiration for the final look?
It’s always a very instinctive process for me and I often base it around one element like a colour or a beautiful designer outfit. It’s a creative process.
SHOP: Makeup by Giorgio Armani; Diptyque candle; Bvlgari Goldea Eau De Parfum; HAY trays
What's your skin care regime and a few favourite makeup products can't live without?
SK-II Facial Treatment Mask always preps my skin perfectly, Giorgio Armani Smooth Silk Eye Pencil and I’ve been using Wylder’s Vanessa Megan Bubba Bath & Massage Oil on my legs and arms. For hair, always Oribe. I have honestly tried every product in the range and it’s the absolute best. I’m obsessed and can’t live without all their hair products.