Makeup

Star Beauty: Brush up on make up brushes

Star Beauty: Brush up on make up brushes

No makeup bag is complete without a set of make up brushes. They are tools that every fabulous female needs to have. Just like your other half needs his set of a gazillion screwdrivers, with varying points and sizes, so do we need a variety of make up brushes in our kit.

With the right tools, in this case brushes, you can apply your make up like a pro.

Star Review: Benefit Cosmetics – No Doubts

Star Review: Benefit Cosmetics – No Doubts

When I first heard about the all new cosmetics range from San Francisco – Benefit, I was both curious and sceptical. I have had my fair share of run-ins with clever branding on less than clever products – and most of the time, have been left disappointed. It became a case of don’t judge a book by it’s cover, but with this one, I just couldn’t resist.

Out-fab the other moms

Out-fab the other moms

Being trained in child psychology, I understand the importance of social interactions and the impact of early childhood play ground experience, on the development of fully functional and socially apt individual.

Therefore, as much as I would rather spend my weekend lounging around the house… my social responsibility outweighs my selfish desires. DAMN… well that, and I also want a nice turn out at my kids birthday parties as well.

Pure Pink Make up trends

Pure Pink Make up trends

Ive always been a huge fan of the colour pink and I’m loving the million and one shades of pink this season.  From soft, pretty pastels to bright, defined pink… Read More

Colours for olive skin tones

Colours for olive skin tones

When choosing your eyeshadow pallet, olive skin tones should use dark yellows with extra gold and brown undertones. These colours compliment your tone and help to avoid looking washed out.

An icy silver-blue eyeshadow or pencil, can also look amazing against your olive skin.

The Perfect Lip Gloss

The Perfect Lip Gloss

My absolute weakness is: lip gloss. I tried various brands. I love them all. I adore the sparkles that are visible through the tube. I LOVE their names, and packaging. My favourite section in any beauty magazine is the one featuring latest make-up products. I am on the list of every major brand, and get notified about their new products before they are even released.

Foundation Perfect

Foundation Perfect

Before determining your perfect foundation, you need to know if you have a yellow (cool) or pink (warm) undertone. This can be determined by looking closely at the skin. If you have a reddish undertone you would steer more towards a pink. Paler skin and redheads can also fall under warm (pink) undertones.