Loving this shade of Shellac I’m currently wearing. It’s from their new winter collection, a gorgeous deep purple shade called Rock Royalty… I’m totally addicted to Shellac! I have been wearing it on my nails almost non-stop since I had my first Shellac application in January.
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I am head-over-heels in love with the latest Guess Accessories campaign! The makeup is to-die-for and I can’t wait to try this look out, so I asked two of my favourite Durban based makeup artists, Candice Mac Nicol (@cands_mac) and Lisa Bailey (@LisaBaileyPout) to give me their tips, tricks and product recommendations on how to get this glam old-Hollywood look! ON THE FACE Candice’s Tips Allow your natural skin and glow to shine through! The foundation is light and well-matched to the skin tone, allowing a natural glow. Using a wet cosmetic sponge, wet Beauty Blender or wet Stippling brush, apply a light to medium coverage liquid foundation on the face. Great products to use include MAC Face & Body or Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua. Apply concealer only where needed (under eyes, around base of nose, any red areas). This type of look requires a natural skin tone and the final look shouldn’t be too heavy or matte. Great products to use include Bobbi Brown concealer, Clinique eye concealer or Smashbox HD concealer. If you’d like, apply a highlighting concealer under the eyes like YSL Touche Eclat. Use a flat, synthetic brush and your ring finger. Contour & Highlight using a matte…
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Thanks to the lovely Eloise Dreyer, celebrity beauty artist and blogger for sharing her autumn makeup trends with us today… This autumn we have a strong palette to look forward to. I’m a lover or strong lips and eyes, and here’s what you can do to be spot on when it comes to Autumn trends. Strong brows are making a huge comeback. Dont over colour brows and draw stark lines, rather use a soft brow pencil like Bobbi Brown Brow Pencils, to create a strong and groomed look. Colours for eyes include washes of greys, browns and purples. My favourite grey palette is found at Dior in their “Gris” collection. Purples pop in pallets from MAC Wonderwoman, Estee Lauder Surreal Violet and YSL in Parisian Sky. Use an aubergine/grey/navy color eye pencil to finish off strong eyes. Keep lips either very nude or very strong For nude, try MAC lipstick in Myth. For strong, go for Java Jolt; a dark chocolate, or even a dark grape will be perfect. Skin is flawless, slightly on the dewy, translucent side. I use Chanel Vita Lumiere Aqua and YSL Transfer Resistant foundation to create the best skin. Colour mascaras are making a huge…
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Well it’s Shoe Porn Tuesday again, where we get to dream about fabulous footwear – without the guilt! Seeing as Shoe Porn is all bout dreaming, I thought today would be a perfect day to post some outrageously gorgeous heels. These babies are from the Avante Garde designer shows … prepare to drool! 1. Talk about serious heels. These are by Ruthie Davis and are called “The Spike/ Dark Gaga” shoe bootie embellished with Swarovski crystals and spike studs. It has five inch heel on a 1.5 inch platform. 2. Mohawks are back! Yves Saint Laurent Palais Mohawk suede pumps are suede pumps with goat hair fringed heels. Talk about freaky unusual and so fabulous! These babies are have six inch heels with a 1 inch curved platform. TDF (To Die For) 3. Ballerina with a difference. Check out these Alexander McQueen Titanic Ballerina Pumps. 12 Inches of pure McQueen brilliance with a heel that looks like Hannibal Lecter while the front is pretty as a ballerina pump, complete with the cute bow on top. 4. Drool! How sexy chic are these Christian Dior “Goddess” heels? I’d so wear them although I’d be scared I damage them. Perhaps these are…
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Cape Town celebrity makeup artist Eloise Dreyer shares the three things at the top of her Summer Lust List… 1. My new iPod Touch With it’s amazing big touch screen I can check the weather, email, listen to my favourite summer tunes and even watch videos! It does everything the iPhone does, except for making calls! 2. Van Cleef & Arpels Feerie My favourite fragrance of the moment Van Cleef & Arpels Feerie. Apart for the stunning packaging, the fragrance is fresh, sophisticated and very feminine. I love this one at the moment. 3. The new Dior summer sunnies collection Summer reminds me of cool blue waters, sandy shores and long girly cocktails. This summer I definitely plan on getting these Dior sunglasses to reflect my summer mood. The colour is to stunning! Follow Eloise on Twitter @eloisedmakeup and check out her blog too Want more lust lists? Check out our Summer 2010 lust lists.
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With winter creeping up behind us, moisturiser should be your main concern. Keep your skin’s health in check by feeding it with the correct nutrients it needs. This weeks Star Beauty is all about rich moisturisers.
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Your eyes are the windows to your soul and also the most prominent (and most noticed) feature. Having dull, tired eyes shows up instantly on your face. Thankfully though, there are a few makeup tricks you can follow, and I’ve got the perfect products to help you get bolder, brighter eyes that look el’ natural. Light up those eyes with these fab finds…. Learn how to use these products for the boldest, brightest eyes in 5 simple steps …
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Want to look perfectly made up this summer but don’t want to look too done up? The natural look is very sexy. It enhances your face without adding too much dramatic colour. Ditch the thick, black liners and clumpy mascaras. Keep your heavy foundations and red lip sticks away. Think simple – Products that match your skin-tone and add a hint of colour, without changing your natural complexion too much.
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Smokey eyes are like the infamous LBD or jeans – They never go out of fashion, and you’re sure to make a statement. The smoulder effect changes from season to season and trend to trend, going from dark to soft and pretty. Diamonds and sparkle are all the rage this season. Which ever trend you’re going for – smoke them out if you want to create smouldering, sexy eyes.
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Add some style to your stride and twinkle to your toes with a pair of sexy, metallic heels. They are a huge hit this season, and really do go with just about any outfit. Pair them with a stylish matching clutch or handbag, anddon’t forget – if its sandals you’re wearing, perfectly manicured toes are a must. Try the new Revlon “Get em gold” nail enamel, which looks gorgeous with a pair of strappy, gold-dust sandals.
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Bags are fabulous little things, that have so much more meaning than just plonking your stuff inside them.
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