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Feb22

Backstage beauty for next season…

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Backstage beauty for next season…

Even though us mere mortals are still living in 2012, the fashion world is already cavorting 2013′s designs down the runway!

Bold red lips, dramatic eyeliner flicks in a variety of hues and heavy brows are proving to be a hit on next season’s autumn and winter runways.

The London and New York shows have already provided us with an assortment of hot make-up trends to look forward to.

Marc Jacob, Donna Karan and Rodarte are just a few of the designers to keep an eye on.  Rodarte’s models were seen sporting over-bronzed cheeks, whilst Marc Jacob opted to don his fashion clad in grungy lined eyes.  Donna Karan chose a more subtle fashion route and models were seen sport feminine and chic, pretty manicured nails.

Backstage at the fashion shows is a great place to be, especially for the models.  They are after all the ones that get to see the new trends emerge direct from the make-up artist’s chairs!

Bright eyes were certainly a big hit this season and the majority came in a peacock shade, this vibrant colour really works to add an instant ‘wow’ factor effect to any look.

The vivid coloured palette was definitely most prominent in New York and model’s boasted big blue eyes and sleek, shiny locks.  The end result…a truly dramatic look!  Perfect for a night on the tiles or a glamorous dinner date.

The look was finished off with a twist.  Classic eyeliner has certainly taken on a new spin for 2013.  Such eyeliner will looks will add a sultry spin to any make-up style!

This season’s eyeliner looks include a double swish as appose to the standard single flick of 2012.  The best way to achieve this look is to use a very high tech eyeliner pen.

The thinner the pen, the more accurate the flick.  Opt for a quick drying eyeliner product to avoid any unwanted smudging around the eyes.

Feb13

Fashion for 2012

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Fashion for 2012

It is not always the easiest task to keep up with the latest trends, which is why it is a great idea to read up on any articles covering the latest fashion shows, the latest designers and the new season collections.

Not all of us are lucky enough to actually attend the new season shows; this is why reading up on the style reports allows us to keep in the know!

So what’s hot and what certainly is not for 2012?  The low rise and skin tight jeans of past season are just that and in the past!  These have instead been replaced with wide leg pants and flared jeans that are in fact popular with both sexes.

Another style to check out is this season’s 360 degrees clothing styles.  The designers have taken this opportunity to dress up the back of their designs as much as the front!  This in turn means you can buy into a style that offers different contours and drapes, which in turn produces a 3D look.

Accessories are always going to be big as they play a key part in dressing an otherwise subtle outfit up!  This season’s accessories are appearing in organic colours, vintage is also still hot right now!  So if you are lucky enough to raid your Grandmas trinket box, then look into getting your hands on stylish necklaces and brooches.

Loose any metallic accessories as these are definitely not making a comeback this season and designers and fashion gurus are already creating new looks for next year!

Don’t however discard all of your 2011 garments just yet as you can still style these for 2012.  Simply make sure you are innovative with your existing clobber.

You don’t have to spend a huge amount in order to be fashionable. Simply be clever about it and you too can look just as good as the A-list celebs.

Feb1

A few must-haves for the ultimate fashionista

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A few must-haves for the ultimate fashionista

Valentines Day is fast approaching, this is certainly an excuse to dress to the nines for a special somebody, it is also a good time to hint at what you might like for your Valentine’s Day gift!

One thing that will be a gift for both of you is a silk-satin chemise.  This sexy little number will make you look and feel great and will get you all of the attention you desire!

The silk-satin chemise from the infamous designer Stella McCartney is a great shout and is available from Net-a-Porter.com.

Another fashion must-have comes in the shape of a cutesy jewellery box.  You never know what you may get from your man this Valentine’s Day and if it is jewellery, you will need somewhere to keep it!  A great shout is the Lapis jewellery box from Smythson.  The jewellery box houses a compartment for every trinket.

The accessory of a season is definitely a felt hat.  Emma Fielden has a great little red number, which is available from £220 and is the perfect colour for the winter season.

If you have an evening of fine dining planned for the event, then you will need to invest in a pretty outfit for the occasion!  Opt for something that is demure and flattering, rather than something that is a little too dressy.  A great outfit for a fine dining establishment is a cutesy elegant shirt, team with equally elegant trouser and heels or a block coloured skirt.

A tulle blouse from ‘by Alice by Temperley’ is a great option for such an event and the black embroidered print on the sheer white shirt works well to create a very high class look!

Add a little bling to the look with a few pieces of simple silver jewellery and will be turning more heads than you expect!  All of the above are available both online and at your local department store.

Jan23

Is January the right time!?

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Is January the right time!?

Here come the January blues.  The party season was great, food and drink was plentiful’ and we all indulged.

Sadly as we contemplate our navels, trying to ignore the expanding belly, baggy red eyes and sallow skin, we know its time to change.

Yet is it the right time?  The information we are about to give you may make you put that New Year diet resolution on hold.

Doctors say it isn’t the right time to diet, as losing weight in January may be harmful rather than benificial.

Morosely staring at the overflowing recycling bottle bin, you may be wondering ‘how can this be?’  Dr. Mark Wright consultant herpetologist at Southampton general hospital said ‘Detoxing for a month is futile’.  If you think you are helping that abused liver by going on a detox for a month, then think again.  People then assume they can drink as much as they want after this detox and for the rest of the year.  This action will however just put your body back into shock.

It would instead work much better if you cut out a few days drinking each week throughout the year rather than a whole month of no drinking.

Just as a drink detox can be hopeless, New Year plans to lose weight can be just as hopeless.

Statistics say that 61% of the population does not understand the correct way to diet.  41% of the population understands the correct calorie consumption, but one in eight people do not realise how to diet healthily.

Again there is no quick fix way to lose weight you need to change your lifestyle over a period of time.

Market analysts Mintel say that 7% fewer people today follow a healthy diet plan than three years ago and the sad fact of todays life is these people are more concerned about finances than staying well through a few lifestyle changes.

Jan3

This year its’ a wrap!

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This year its’ a wrap!

This year has been a great one for style and there are arrays of cutesy pieces that we want to get our hands on, especially now that the sales have begun.

Wrapping paper was a big hit this Christmas, so why not stock up on your favourites styles at a fraction of the price.  Many of the papers seen this year were enthused with prints that were created using a screen print technique.

Frinton Press paper was a big hit and also quite a pricey one, with just eight sheets coming in at £20.  Why not be uber organised and buy a few rolls in the sales.  It will come in handy for any up and coming birthdays too!

The website fotofitup was also a big hit this year as it allows users to transfer their own photos onto their wrapping paper.  Whether you choose to put a one off comedy picture of yourself on your wrapped parcels or a few of all of your friends, This is certainly a quirky extra that makes open up presents just that little bit more special.

Prices start at just £1.99, which means you won’t be breaking your bank either!

Made in Bristol have currently formed three pop up shops, which house an array of quirky illustrations, prints, cards, crafts, sculptures and jewels.  Such styles really allow you to get personal with your presents and are great to note down for next year or even any up and coming birthdays!

Other cutesy products to buy into if you didn’t receive them this Christmas include the likes of a mobile cosy.  Such a gadget is a great way to take care of your more expensive handsets and come in the shape of knitted owl, bear and panda styles.  They are so cute we don’t think you will be able to resist all three!

Dec29

DETOX FOR THAT PARTY LOOK

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DETOX FOR THAT PARTY LOOK

You bought that fab little black dress back in November knowing it would look great if only you stick to that healthy eating plan. Party season is almost here and you just know that zip isn’t going to fasten. Calm down. Try a seven-day detox diet you know it will be worth the effort to look fantastic for that party night. Although a detox can help with some weight loss it’s more about de-bloating you Water retention or gas is often the result of intolerance’s to certain foods. Party time is a build up to these intolerance’s as we indulge ourselves at this time of year. This detox diet centre’s on keeping certain foods separate e.g. starches from proteins also only eating fruit by its self, as this reduces that windy feeling. Once you decide to go ahead you will find the first three days the hardest keep thinking of that sexy black number. Don’t take fright over an outbreak of sponsor the odd headache; it will all improve, you will look and feel fantastic.

Divide all foods into four groups; starch proteins fruits and nuts.

 

Even if you love to snack, there are ways you can do so healthily!  Simply stay away from sugary food and chocolate and stick to the likes of nuts, seeds, fruits and dried berries.

 

Start every day with a detox breakfast juice eat a third of your meals and drink plenty of water. Remember to try not to eat late and never dare go near fast food. Find a good detox diet and stick with it in fact stick a picture of the Little Black Dress on the fridge and remember how glam you will look on party night.

Dec4

hot seasonal picks

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hot seasonal picks

It is certainly the season to be jolly and also the season to start giving!  If you need a little present inspiration, look no further than here!  We have sourced the latest hot picks in order to reveal an array of cutesy gifts.  All of which are guaranteed to put a smile on a loved ones face.

Maybe it is the weather, the current economy or quite simply the fact that it is already December, whatever it is we are already starting to get in the seasonal spirit this year!

This year however we are all seemingly making a vow to be a lot more organised, which in turn means starting the seasonal shop early!

Plan, budget and try not to panic buy and you will be well on the way to purchasing your friends and loved ones an array of gifts they will just love!

If you leave it until Christmas Eve, chances are all the good things will be well gone!

Here are a few ideas to get your seasonal spirits buzzing with anticipation!  A satchel bag in a bright hue is a must for those that have a stylish office job or alternatively those at collage.  A leopard print phone case is another must for the designer savvy girl.  Silk scarfs are great gifts, especially if you plan on posting presents.  They won’t take up much room, yet will still create a great impact.

A vintage camera pencil sharpener is a must for those that love quirky stationary and lets be honest, who doesn’t?  Liberty stationary is also worth checking out, it will look super stylish on your colleague’s desk and will make the perfect work secret Santa gift!

Nov22

Pretty points

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Pretty points

There are numerous products available to make us girl’s look super pretty and girly this season.  As well as clothes, there are assortments of make-up products on the shelves!

 

These products are the perfect tools to get us ready for those up and coming Christmas dos!  Whether you choose to create a statement at the office or after work, make-up is a great way to transform your look!

 

If you are the kind of girl that thinks a new scent really finishes a new look off, then look no further than your local beauty counter!  There you will find an assortment of big name fragrances.  Look for something that offers a little more spice than your usual scent.  Winter scents are often richer that the standard light and breezy summer scent!

 

If you are the kind of girl that loves to push the boat out when it comes to make-up, check out the range of new lip tattoos.  Don’t worry we don’t actually expect you to take a trip down to your local tattooist, simply invest in some temporary lip art numbers!  The Jesse J style lips come in the shape of Violent Lips Temporary Lip Tattoos and cost under £15.  They are extremely simply to apply and guarantee to turn a few heads.  Choose from ruby red with ‘love; lettering, disco art gold and hot pink and purple leopard print.

 

Hair is another way to create a statement and what better way to make your hair stand on end than to invest in a little Hardcore Heaven.  Hardcore Heaven is the new salon-professional hair styling range that is certainly not for those that house plain hair!  The Structure range includes a total of nine products, which all work to create head-turning hair with long lasting results!

Nov15

An overnight miracle

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An overnight miracle

Ever wished you could wake up looking uber radiant and glowing with health?  Well I’m sure we all wish that and with the help of a nifty new product, now you can!

 

It has been described as an overnight success and is a must-have investment for all those beauty budding fashionistas!

 

After a hectic day at work and a night on the town, the skin can become a little dull and lacking a certain glow, this is we need all the help we can get!

 

The all-new product has been produced by the makers of beauty through knowledge and is skin wisdom at its best.

 

It is the ultimate night restoring complex from a great label that boasts definite results.  It has not only worked for an array of customers it also claims to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.  This is in fact by an average of 45%.

 

This is most likely the main reason why it has been described as an overnight success and also why it is now sitting on many a fashionista’s make-up shelf!

 

The must-have skin-renewing product is a great buy for those that like to burn the bathroom at both ends; it is also great for those that get little sleep!

 

Make sure you get down to your local beauty counter today in order to purchase the ultimate lift night restoring complex from skin wisdom before they sell out!

 

A mass of knowledge has been applied to this product in order to create something that suits today’s generation and also to comply with those that work any one of today’s very hectic jobs!

Oct31

Halloween style

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Halloween style

With Halloween almost here, many of us are thinking about what to wear and where to wear it!

There are so many different outfits available but if you wish to truly stand out then you will need something original!

Make-up is a great way to make an outfit pop and Halloween is an excuse to really push the boundaries!

Forget natural and go over the top with statement eyes and dramatic cheeks!  Lipshades should be blood red or even black depending on the outfit and eyes should be super defined and smokey!

If you want to look cute on Hallow’s eve, a great option is headwear.  Hair accessories are very much in at the moment and look über stylish in your locks.  Cat ears, horns or witches hats attached to hair bands.  Wear with a cute outfit such as a leotard and puff skirt, striped socks and back comb!