Archive | February, 2012

Moschino make-up

All beauty fans will be grinning from ear to ear when they learn of the new line from Moshino’s Cheap and Chic range.  Their autumn and winter runway show was in fact completely make-up themed, not in a way you may think however!

Dresses, skirts, tops and tees were all embellished with beauty product prints.  Silk tops and chiffon skirts went one step further and appeared embossed with sequinned lips.  The models in fact wore matching glittery lip shades in order to enhance the look even further!

This cutesy look is very Parisian and the perfect style for next season.

The pre-show party was said to be a make-up fanatics dream and actually showcased the model’s themselves in front of large mirrors.  Each model was in fact having their make-up applied by a pro make-up artist.

This particular show certainly got a few fashion savvy individuals a little excited as it gave an insight into what’s to come in the very near future!

This was certainly a true homage to beauty at the very infamous London Fashion Week and one I know beauty fans everywhere will approve of!

Hair appeared piled upon the model’s heads in a wispy and fairy-tale fashion.  This was the perfect match to that of the clothes showcased.

Models contrasted the look with candy coloured shoes and bags.  Jewellery was kept to a minimum and usually appeared in the shape of pearl necklaces and earrings.

An added edge to some of the attire came in the shape of a black chiffon top attached to the dress, which added a demure and sexy feel and contrasted with the prints perfectly.

This is one look we can see being a definite hit with the very feminine ladies next year!  Check out the latest Moschino Cheap and Chic show for more inspiration and an insight into what is to come!

 

Beauty trends for 2012

First up we have the all-new wet look hair, which is a great look for the girl on the go!  Think slick roots and tousled waves and you are good to go.

Alexander Wang showcased this exact look at his most recent runway show, whilst Chanel went for some pretty sleek product enthused chignons.

Donna Karen was another designer to follow suit and her runway collection was a sea of high shine ponytails.  Mugler went on to reveal slick wet roots, whilst Giambattista Valli revealed instead just a touch of gloss.

Not only is this great for stylish everyday wear, it is also an easy and hassle-free holiday look.  If you have been lounging in the sun all day and the temperatures are still on the hot side in the evening, the last thing you want to do is attack your locks with heat styling tools!

The above designer’s have Spring’s best wet look hair styles down to a tee and taking notes of any one of the above names will allow you to steal their style inspiration.  Update your pony tail and re-vamp that chignon, wet look hair is hot and here to stay!

Such a style requires a few great hair products, you also need to learn how to create such a look without making your hair appear greasy and limp.  Check out a few ‘how to’ guides online and have a practice attempt when you have some time.  The last thing you want to do is to rush out the house with too much product on, your hair will have the opposite effect of sleek and you will have to grin and bare it for the rest of the working day!

This is certainly a style that works best with a flawless face and natural eyes.  Too much make-up will make the style look like you forgot to take your make-up off in the shower!

 

Fashionable buys!

It is not just the clothes that are causing a statement on this year’s catwalks, it is the faces as well!  An outfit just wouldn’t be complete without a made-up face to match!

However, in order to create the perfect made-up face, you must first prep the canvas.  A great way to keep your complexion youthful and dewy is to invest in a great facial serum.

The novelty Mrs White’s Physick Rose Youth Serum is packed to the brim with a whole load of skin friendly ingredients.

These novelty ingredients boast to boost cell regeneration, which in turn will reveal a fresh and glowing complexion.  This glowing complexion is the result of the included organic cold-pressed rosehip seed oil.  This element is a an extreme antioxidant that contains a variety of much-needed fatty acids as well as the vitamins A and C.

This serum oil is certainly an excellent wake-up call for lack lustre skin.  It is also great news for skin that has been over exposed to the sun or holds any blemishes due to acne for example.

The Physick Rose Youth Serum should be applied to the face prior to moisturising and is available from beauty counters nationwide.

If you suffer from dehydrated skin, a great formula to invest in La Mer.  La Mer is the hydrating facial made for extremely dry skin that is prone to fine lines and age blemishes.

It is able to distinguish the above ailments by using a formula rich in algae.  It also contains melon and avacado, which boasts to smooth the skin and create a silky smooth appearance.

The result is a spun-lace cotton mask steeped in the mentioned ingredients.  Its moisturising and softening effects are said to be unbelievable, it does however come with a hefty price tag, but one most will be willing to shell out for!