Designers left, right and centre have this season been throwing free clothes at the Art Director, Julia Restoin Roitfield, and this courtship may however have something to do with Julia being the daughter of the much-loved French fashion editor, Carine Roitfield and Christian Restoin, the former owner of the label Equipment.

Growing up in such a fashion forward environment is one of the reasons Julia is so intrigued by both creativity in the design and fashion world and possibly why she decided to begin a career in such a creative industry.

Julia spends most of her time in either Paris or New York, both places are extreme fashion capitals and also the reason why the Art Director and model has an adopted such a cultivated and signature style.
One of the art director’s and model’s proudest moments is said to be starring as Tom Ford’s Black Orchid, which has been described as the ‘Ford flotilla’ of fragrance and cosmetics initiatives.

Julia appears in the full-colour campaign images, which were photographed by Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott, Roitfeld is showcases striking glossy long locks, dramatic red nails and matching lips. The model appears clutching the bottle in a boudoir-like atmosphere. Tom Ford said he chose Julia to front this particular campaign as he believes her to be “exactly what beauty is.

The renowned actress turned model Emma Watson has this week showcased a striking new cut.  This dramatic new look comes in the shape of a super short and uber chic hair style.  The fashion savvy crowd and fans of the star first became aware of the new actresses look when she posted a pic on her Facebook page.  The A list actress and Burberry muse apparently took a trip to the Cutler Salon in New York in order to achieve her new look,  the short locks really show off Emma’s pretty elf like features and her hair has been skilfully chopped into a 1960’s pixie style crop.

Emma has reportedly stated she loves the new look and that it feels incredible, all this information was also posted as a comment on the stars Facebook page.  The stylish star has said she has wanted to do this for years and years and only recently decided to take the plunge saying ‘it’s the most liberating thing ever.’

Emma is the latest celebrity star to go all out and brave a short crop – Carey Mulligan, Michelle Williams, Victoria Beckham and Renee Zellweger have all gone to the extremes of a new cut in recent months, but possible the star that went the furthest  is the supermodel Agyness Deyn.  The model really pushed the boat out and went all the way with a daring shaved head. 

Now that Emma is sporting a new sixties style crop she pays a strong resemblance to Mia Farrow and the striking look certainly suits her.

According to recent research, women have been revealed to be at their most beautiful at the age of 31, thus taking the lead in the beauty stakes over younger women in their early twenties.

According to studies, 31 is the pinnacle period for beauty; look to A-list stars such as Anouck Lepere and Katherine Heigl, who are both 31 and prove this theory to be extremely believable.

The online beauty brand QVC was the label behind such investigations and carried out the survey in order to coincide with its July’s Beauty Month. A total of over 2000 men and women were questioned in order to initiate such results.

Research questioned whether 31 is in fact believed to be the optimum age for beauty and revealed the following results. 70% of those questioned believed the main beauty factor is to possess confidence and those that offer such a quality appear so much more attractive than those that don’t. 67% of people questioned believed looks to be more important; another factor is style and also appears near the top of the programme with a total of 47% thinking such a quality in fact makes a big difference.

It is also telling sign that as women get older they care less about what other people think, this particular factor creates confidence. A total of 63% agree with the statement ‘with age comes beauty’, while 51% have let go of their insecurities as they got older and feel more beautiful.

So if its confidence that makes women more beautiful, then growing old no longer seems such a bad thing. Women like Jennifer Aniston, 41, Kim Cattrall, 53 and Helen Mirren, 64 prove this point; it looks like it’s not just men who get better with age.

Edward Bess is the cult new make-up line that has come in direct from New York to the U.K. The make-up connoisseur first revealed the exciting and innovative new collection back in 2006 and Edward Bess has been solely specialised to Bergdorf Goodman in NYC ever since, that is until now of course!

The range is now available in the U.K and is crammed with impressive formulas and skin perfect shades that flatter every skin tone and all of this is encased in a sleek and sophisticated packaging that will be an asset to any girl’s make-up bag or dressing table.

However with news travelling extremely fast regarding the introduction of the Edward Bess line to the U.K, you better be quick if you want to get your hands on any one of the products in the make-up collection.

It has in fact been reported that all the products have almost sold out and that is only a few days after launch, however fear not if you don’t make it this time as more deliveries are said to be on the way!

Key and favourite products include the fabulous Lip Wardrobe, the Compact Rouge and the Ultra Slick Lipstick and of course the easy to use All Over Seduction piece.

This Edward Bess make-up line is said to be just as big here as it is in the United States! The Ultra slick lipstick is a firm favourite and is priced at a total of £24; this is certainly the product that got Edward Bess noticed.

Winged eyeliner is a timeless make-up style that can be worked both day and night. There are three simple steps that will allow you to create this sultry, smoky eyed look.

You should firstly begin by defining and emphasising the brow bone. In order to do this you should invest in the MAC Angled Brow Brush in no.208, team this with MAC Copperplate Eye Shadow and MAC Concrete Eye Shadow to create a grey and brown smoky hue. The brush will aid in defining the brows by both enhancing the arch and lengthening the brow.

Using a very fine, angled brush such as no.266 and the MAC Liquid liner in Point Black you should apply a small dot at each side of the eye, this should be kept in line with the end of the brow and also appear under the lash line. This dot will act as your guide. Begin at the lashes and join the dots along the lash line, be sure to angle the line so that it finishes at the end of the brow.

Finally finish with a lashing of glossy black mascara and a little blusher; MAC Prism blusher will contour your cheeks perfectly. Apply to the depths of the cheekbones to highlight them. The lips should be kept nude and low key, use a natural and matte lip shade such as MAC Lipstick in Honey Love.

To say first impressions are everything may appear shallow but it’s a fact that people will make their preliminary suppositions about what kind of person you are from the way you look, and this certainly seems to begin with the face. This is why it is always important to invest in a good skincare regime and in turn take care of the complexion.

The infamous cosmetics and skincare brand Kyoku have come up with the perfect regime regarding men’s skincare. As men generally don’t feel comfortable covering up blemishes with both the latest foundations and concealers, it is important that they take good care of their complexion. This in turn will mean there is no need for such make up products and the face will appear healthy and clear from unsightly blemishes and skin disorders.

Kyoku recommend that you follow a few simple rules in order to keep your skin looking tip top. This begins with a 3 step plan which involves basic grooming; firstly you should always cleanse, then scrub and finally fuel. These three stages should become part of your daily routine and applied both day and night.

A great cleanser is an important product and will work wonders on the skin, cleansers will not only free your skin of dirt and oil, but they will also increase the circulation, bringing blood to the surface of your skin, which in turn promotes skin cell regeneration, improving both the skin’s flexibility and elasticity.

The Kyoku for Men’s Daily Facial Cleanser can be used as an everyday cleanser, and it is strong enough to clean deep down to the pores as well as beneath the skin’s surface. Skin friendly ingredients housed in the formula include ginseng and peppermint leaf. This will both awaken and also rejuvenate the skin. Elements of camellia seed work to gently inject the skin with moisturise and oat straw extract combats irritation.

The heavy black eyeliner flicks are still proving to be an extremely popular choice in terms of make up looks for 2010, they have been seen on both the A-list celebrities and adorning an array of models at the various catwalks shows.

However this season designers have taken the rock’n'roll look to a new level, adding even more edge to this already on this heavily dramatised eye make-up.

At Lanvin, models were done up as if wearing the make up of the night before, with a heavily drawn line appearing on the top of the lashes, smudged over the lids to deliberately work that rebel edge. Hair stylists worked a wet-look into models lock and showcased hair that was swept back into a neat and tidy bun; a few subtle fly away hairs left the look a little messy. Lips were kept soft and natural looking with a small lashing of gloss. This intentionally dishevelled make up complemented the chic collection of sculptural, brightly coloured satin cocktail dresses perfectly. All the attire appeared extremely girly and feminine in style.

A more sophisticated look was adopted by the fashion house YSL, where a chic 1940’s theme took centre stage; ladies wore their hair in bouffant up-dos and accessorised locks with cutesy hair bands. Neat flicks of eyeliner on the top lash created an incredibly feminine and sophisticated style, with complexions kept to an even tone. Nude matt lips finished this subtle look perfectly.

This season there are an array of fragrances on the market, from dark and seductive to fruity and floral. One such fragrance that is perfect for the summer season is Armani Code Summer Eau Fraiche. This particular perfume is priced at £39.50 for a size of 75ml and offers a seductive yet sophisticated aroma that is an interpretation of the original Armani Code, but instead offers a lighter fragrance with both fruity and fresh notes. It comes in an aesthetically pleasing casing which is slightly frosted in appearance. Once the perfume has been applied, hints of vanilla, a soft musk and white wood are revealed.

Another fragrance that is perfect for the summer months is Christian Dior’s Diorella Eau de Toilette. This fragrance again offers both floral and fruity notes yet has an add kick of fizz. The scent also features notes of peach, melon and jasmine which make it an extremely classic scent. The added kick of clove, sandalwood and vetier add an almost masculine edge to this scent.

Acqua di Parma Iris Noble Edizione Speciale Eau de Parfum is priced at £92 for 100ml and is the king in decadence. Perhaps this scent is one of the pricier on the market but then again it does sport 22-carat golden irises which adorn the casing. When applied to the skin, vanilla notes instantly blend with the warm base notes of patchouli and oak moss. Hints of ylang-ylang and ambretta can also be found featured in this equistite scent and create an extremely statement and vibrant scent and one which lingers on the skin. The casing also looks extremely pretty and is an asset to any dressing table.

Karin Darnell is currently the make-up artist to the renowned singer Rhianna. In the last couple of years, Rihanna has grown in style, constantly changing her look to an even more edgier one than the previous. She has gone from a cutesy popstar to an iconic trend setter, constantly reinventing her look! The trends set by this particular star are being copied by millions everywhere, whether make-up or hair.

Even though the singing star has one of the best make up artists to date on her styling team, she still has a major influence over her look and plays a big part in creating new styles. Why not look to Rhianna for inspiration and create your own statement style, opt for an over the top quiff and statement eyes and lips.

Both her hair stylist Ursula Stephen and her make up artist Karin Darnell are also following the latest fashions and trends in order to come up with the most outrageous and high fashion looks for the singer and collaborate together in order to do just this.

One of the hottest new trends of this season is to mix-match colours in neon shades and hot hues. There are no rules as far as this trend is concerned, as long as you clash your colours, you will be right on trend for 2010.

Instead of the standard subtle blended shades you might wear as your daily look, choose a contrasting palette in order to create a statement and dramatic effect that screams look at me. Green and purple shades work well together and are right on trend for this summer. Try No7’s Stay Perfect Eye shadow in Emerald, this can be picked up from any beauty counter stocking the brand and is priced at £7.50. Team this pretty emerald shade with Urban Decay’s Cream Eye shadow in Delinquent, this particular product can be purchased for a price of £11 either online or in store.

If you are feeling extra brave why not throw a hot pink shadow into the mix, Revlon offer a matte eye shadow in Pink Innocence, which is priced at just £4.99 or alternatively try Lockdown Eye Shadow, Prisoner of Love from the brand Two Faced. This is priced at £13 nationwide.

Finish the look with a dash of coloured eyeliner, the highstreet chain M&S offer the Essential Colours Liquid Eyeliner in Jewel, at only £3 it won’t break the bank and adds a little oomph to your eyes as well as definition and shape.