Trends | The Modern Muse Magazine

5 Beauty Rules We’ve Been Quietly Unfollowing

If you spent any significant time on YouTube in the 2010s, you absorbed a lot of makeup rules. Some were genuinely useful and helped lead us through a slightly bizarre teething period in makeup. Other rules were taken as gospel, even though they were built for one person’s face (hi, micro eyebrows. We don’t miss […]

Opening the Vault on Beauty’s Best Kept Secrets

Chasing the rush of discovering the next in-vogue beauty product is a treacherous thrill. One when met with accomplishment, almost feels too good to be true. And yet, when we know that we have uncovered beauty’s hidden treasures, we veer away from sharing her secrets. These products will be treasured with care in your routines […]

Halloween Costumes for the Chronically Online (and the Chic)

Every Halloween, the same old characters resurface. The cat ears, the DCC cheerleaders, and the recycled black mini dress from 2012. But this year demands something different. Forget the cheap polyester Amazon costumes because the chicest Halloween costumes are pulled straight from your own algorithm. If you live online (and dress like it) these looks […]

The Melbourne Fashion Week Trend Predictions: 3 Styles We Predict Will Dominate the Streets

With Melbourne Fashion Week fast approaching, running from the 20th to the 26th of October, talk is abuzz and trend predictions are debated surrounding the top styles that will dominate the Australian runway this year. As Australia’s unofficial fashion capital prepares to host the biggest fashion event of the year, let’s break down the biggest […]

90s Editorial Beauty Looks We’re Ready to See Again

Before facetune and ring lights, there were paparazzi shots. Grainy and flash-lit. You didn’t scroll through beauty, you were immersed in the culture of it. There was staring at Cameron Diaz in a mauve lip on a glossy magazine cover at the grocery store, and then there was Drew Barrymore caught outside a dive bar […]

Why Facials Are Becoming the New Blow-Dry Before Big Events

Once the hallmark of event prep, the blow-dry has now been bumped down the list. From sculpting to lymphatic drainage, today’s A-listers are trading volume for a visible lift. Prioritising skin that looks lit-from-within before a single swipe of makeup. The glow bar facials has officially replaced the blow bar, because nothing says event-ready like […]

Bag Charms Are Having A Moment (Again)

Fashion is moving from polished, curated minimalism to something messier and more joyful – enter bag charms, an easy and playful way to cut through the noise.

Winter Fashion: What We Are Wearing in 2025

As temperatures drop, winter fashion takes centre stage, blending warmth with timeless style. This season, it’s all about embracing classic staples with a modern twist that offers both comfort and sophistication. There’s something undeniably glamorous about slipping on a fur coat—it has the power to transform even the simplest outfit into a statement. Toss it […]

Should Skinny Jeans Make a Comeback?

I styled a trend I hate for a week to see if it changed my mind. First up? Skinny jeans…

Overhyped or Holy Grail? Testing Cult Beauty Products So You Don’t Have To

In the world of beauty, hype is everywhere. We’re constantly being inundated by a sea of TikTok trends, influencer endorsements, and glowing PR campaigns, making it almost impossible to know which ones are truly worth it. So, do these buzzy products actually deliver on their promises? We put some of the most talked-about cult beauty […]

The ’90s Looks Making a Comeback in 2025

If there’s one thing fashion has proven time and time again, it’s that everything comes back around. The ’90s – a decade of effortlessly cool minimalism, grunge rebellion, and statement-making silhouettes are having a major revival in 2025. But this time, it’s not just about nostalgia; it’s about reinvention. The slip dresses, oversized denim, and […]

2025 Fashion Ins and Outs

New year, new wardrobe right? We love nothing more than preparing ourselves for a new era of fashion so let’s dive into our stylist approved 2025 fashion ins and outs. 2025 is predicted to celebrate playful, eclectic styles with ruffles, asymmetric hems, and micro shorts taking centre stage. At the same time, once-popular Sambas sneakers […]

Where Are Gen Z Sourcing Their Y2K Fashion Inspiration From?

It’s been almost four years since Y2K fashion inspiration made its inevitable resurgence to the forefront of trending outfits and closets – think low rise cargos, baguette bags, wedge-sandals, shield sunglasses, and velour tracksuits. This also means that it has officially been four years since the trend first began to wrap its diamante-encrusted fingers around […]

Are Vitamin Infusions Worth the Celebrity Hype?

Vitamin infusions are delivered directly into the blood stream with the promise to turn you superwomen, right? Well not quite. If you’re looking for a quick fix, vitamin infusions may not be the answer.

Seeing Double? A Deep Dive Into Style Deja Vu

The rebirth of trends, the economy, and nostalgia dressing.

2025 Summer Fashion Trends Forecast

As summer approaches, all eyes are on the Melbourne Fashion Week runway to see which trends will shape the upcoming season. Expect a mix of bold statements and effortless chic, with vibrant colours, breezy silhouettes, and a focus on sustainability. Designers will likely draw on nature and nostalgia, blending comfort with style. These runway trends […]

Tag: Trends