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Holiday Makeup Ideas 2012

Holiday Makeup Trends Fall Winter 2012/2013 The best time for experimenting with new makeup looks - the Holidays offer many great opportunities where you can apply more than just a swipe of gloss-and-go. Taking beauty notes from the designer collections of Fall 2012, these are a few striking makeup trends which we can achieve from runway-to-reality without much effort or artistry. It will, however, require a little bit of boldness and a summons for supermodel confidence. Lip Service <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrpmmeogSjnNXr-evEUPYZxRhSiuNvSYtClVNmeWyNpRLT1cSdomCgVz_MrugXe5on_WKrq2taOGquoLhrylUrfvvzoeiY6Bo8wjSsL-sfWz3mvSLn_pPz7_sq4rTyUr09rMBdb1Thj1Ll/s1600/makeup1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrpmmeogSjnNXr-evEUPYZxRhSiuNvSYtClVNmeWyNpRLT1cSdomCgVz_MrugXe5on_WKrq2taOGquoLhrylUrfvvzoeiY6Bo8wjSsL-sfWz3mvSLn_pPz7_sq4rTyUr09rMBdb1Thj1Ll/s640/makeup1.jpg" width="618" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> Berry shaded lips are an ideal and easy way of adding vivacious colour to your makeup look. Gucci and Viktor & Rolf displayed rich mulberry tones and Jil Sander showed off a pretty rose lip. Michael Kors went glossy cherry red with pink flushed cheeks. Victoria Beckham sold scarlet lips and Nina Ricci played with ruby ombre. All you need a freshly made-up face with foundation or tinted moisturizer and a neutral eyeshadow. Apply your favourite red rouge, a brush of mascara and Voila - gorgeous-to-go in 5 minutes.</div> Blue Hues <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipw1ywGZaLjMwJvV4k58LDRISoFntRtePDqFWSMPU8o0tLkw3EbSxVVaZcUevei2mO_psT0etmiUDJ9p76j1-ICHi94GyPZxNp7VVVWfqL6rHeczucH_5bYcrqcc4KvuPtrBu7WAaCxjtm/s1600/makeup2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipw1ywGZaLjMwJvV4k58LDRISoFntRtePDqFWSMPU8o0tLkw3EbSxVVaZcUevei2mO_psT0etmiUDJ9p76j1-ICHi94GyPZxNp7VVVWfqL6rHeczucH_5bYcrqcc4KvuPtrBu7WAaCxjtm/s640/makeup2.jpg" width="494" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> A guaranteed way of grabbing attention, intense electric blue eyes created a stir at Prabal Gurung, Anna Sui & Christian Dior Couture. The bold shade beautifully brings out both blue & brown eyes. If you find it too severe, try out a cobalt coloured mascara a la Stella McCartney.</div> Walk the Line <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYa9yXEhg-THbu6sKwFUrpeWZwkgCA_ARmaQLfMHkNPADw8H_fuy3cxoymFNMTk5_0E73WP8ut0v6w8ZUVfwdX1uLD0YMhBDSedjBFTS-ARjX-MZkNLcvU6-N3hjXB9RfVpPXapyCB-GI7/s1600/makeup3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYa9yXEhg-THbu6sKwFUrpeWZwkgCA_ARmaQLfMHkNPADw8H_fuy3cxoymFNMTk5_0E73WP8ut0v6w8ZUVfwdX1uLD0YMhBDSedjBFTS-ARjX-MZkNLcvU6-N3hjXB9RfVpPXapyCB-GI7/s640/makeup3.jpg" width="618" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> The geometric definition of a winged liner draws all focus to the shape of the eye. A perfectly precisioned wide black line requires a very steady hand and some practice, seen at Lanvin, Kenzo and Rachel Zoe. Altuzarra modeled a newfangled double liner. If the strictness of a straight line is not your thing, try smudging black shadow with a cotton bud. Derek Lam makes panda eyes somehow look stylish while Armani takes a duotone approach.</div> Subtle Metallics <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3A8jP-xKeReZNpnvzZS5Iz4JMnuAX8cbDnnfwJvIOzmoY_M68mxiiHwjM_mTZD8rAo5FbUO_s933OM-TVMAOOm0BI5mP9IlI-Fn2m60neTco5Xw-wZ-JpgRZghT9ghTrjEyaJjXuhshRu/s1600/makeup4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3A8jP-xKeReZNpnvzZS5Iz4JMnuAX8cbDnnfwJvIOzmoY_M68mxiiHwjM_mTZD8rAo5FbUO_s933OM-TVMAOOm0BI5mP9IlI-Fn2m60neTco5Xw-wZ-JpgRZghT9ghTrjEyaJjXuhshRu/s640/makeup4.jpg" width="494" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> Unlike the Disco era, an entire pot of glitter is thankfully not needed to get a glamourous party look. Alexandre Herchcovitch shares in the holiday flair with twinkling gold-lined eyes. The makeup maestros at Chanel created subtle silver smoked lids, which is a subdued alternative to the usual smokey eye. Valentino and Christian Dior confirm that metallic simplicity with a hint of shimmer is always elegant. </div> Vivid Lids <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMxSZO-hfK41-1jO64KW5E-2HyX4jBrOOkDEoj5UyqOW-Ca2pzr88ksxr1E3PH5JkP5aaZ70YzQz-HEBzvNgtJXzC_O0q9wuClf1ojORGZOsbjtkfGyfRJZkpBAOw6CsfhatXz0jRN8gNr/s1600/makeup5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMxSZO-hfK41-1jO64KW5E-2HyX4jBrOOkDEoj5UyqOW-Ca2pzr88ksxr1E3PH5JkP5aaZ70YzQz-HEBzvNgtJXzC_O0q9wuClf1ojORGZOsbjtkfGyfRJZkpBAOw6CsfhatXz0jRN8gNr/s640/makeup5.jpg" width="618" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> Dive into your 80's archive with one of Winter's biggest runway makeup trends - Bright Eyes. Find inspiration in the plum-toned eyelids of Donna Karan, the sweeps of purple at Moschino Cheap & Chic, or perhaps blend both shades as romantically seen at Rebecca Minkoff. Jason Wu channeled the holidays with green jewel tones and Roberto Cavalli painted peacock colours onto lids with pizazz. </div> <div style="text-align: left;"> </div> <div style="text-align: left;"> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> Wishing You All A Joyous Christmas and Happy Holidays!</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> </div> *P.S. If I don't update this blog too often in the next week, please know that the relaxing holiday spirit has gotten the best of me :)

Holiday Makeup Ideas 2012

Holiday Makeup Trends Fall Winter 2012/2013 The best time for experimenting with new makeup looks - the Holidays offer many great opportunit...

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Tuesday Thrills - Soap & Glory

Show me anything prettily packaged in pink with a quirky title, and I'm sold. I recently fell head over heels for Soap & Glory's gorgeous and glossylicious range of bath, body and skincare products. The British brand was initiated in 2006 by cosmetic chemist and NYC's 'Bliss Spa' entrepreneur, Marcia Kilgore. It has flourished into a successful beauty empire ever since, winning several beauty awards and being featured in British Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Look Magazine & Grazia. The best part about Soap & Glory (besides the vintage containers, quaint names, delightful pink designs, heavenly butters and foams) is the price. All this charm comes at an affordable rate. Here are my Top Picks. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimWqQ5Epz9VLo8VYdGbI8gAbeKF1BKZggiI9Nrwi2RFWz0O6FDoutOGYSdewQezkk0NiKn_T_N7ywUTOQDxspIRxfzsJ3F07QWp7-dgE170KqXzJRMv5MbIQtSWvsflO3lebV0XOE-nsEq/s1600/soap.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimWqQ5Epz9VLo8VYdGbI8gAbeKF1BKZggiI9Nrwi2RFWz0O6FDoutOGYSdewQezkk0NiKn_T_N7ywUTOQDxspIRxfzsJ3F07QWp7-dgE170KqXzJRMv5MbIQtSWvsflO3lebV0XOE-nsEq/s640/soap.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">1. Clean On Me Shower Gel. This is a Company Magazine beauty award winning product, made with deliciously scented mandarin peel. £5.11 / $14 / R61.50</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">2. The Righteous Butter. An award winning body butter that moisturizes with shea butter and aloe vera. £10.21 / $18 / R123</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">3. Peaches & Clean 4-in-one Cleansing Milk. Made with peaches, naturally, this face wash shrinks pores and deeply cleanses skin. £7 / R84</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">4. Bright Here, Bright Now Instance Radiance Energy Balm. The words 'energy' and 'balm' are soothing to my ears. Apricot & aloe combine to rejuvenate dull skin. £11 / R132</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">5. Glad Hair Day Ultra-Shine Shampoo. Strengthens and repairs hair using the magic of raspberry vinegar and glycerin. £5.22/ R63. A mini travel size is available at £2.35/ R28</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">6. Easy Glistening Dry Oil Body Gloss. Nourishes skin with sweet almond oil, leaving an all over glow. £5.11 / R61.50</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">7. Scrub 'Em & Leave 'Em Body Exfoliator. Jojoba, mandarin, sea salt & basbassu oil merge to create this brilliant body buffer. £7.40 / $18 /R89</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">8. Scrub, Actually Body Scrub. A scrub thats good enough to eat, featuring white and brown sugar, apricot kernel oil and mango butter. £6.89 / R83</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsllwcugMABHxyO0ZeME08aWhgGUVBHzhTh0RmdVGhxL8CLumW6aN8FGkJEBTKip9QAslUgTuqP00XhWf1-GsIjcC5n29mMBMXWjMG8Ea6ROYj8gAx1HpI9MnIFxMSEFZxjHF4r_fpWf6M/s1600/soapnglory.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsllwcugMABHxyO0ZeME08aWhgGUVBHzhTh0RmdVGhxL8CLumW6aN8FGkJEBTKip9QAslUgTuqP00XhWf1-GsIjcC5n29mMBMXWjMG8Ea6ROYj8gAx1HpI9MnIFxMSEFZxjHF4r_fpWf6M/s640/soapnglory.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>9. Kick Ass Concealer. A three piece eye-brightening and camouflage kit voted as top notch by Vogue UK. £10 / R120 10. Love At First Blush. A shimmery multi-shaded blush powder that gives cheeks a rosy lift. £11 / R132 11. A Great Kisser in Cherry Chocolate. A pouty pink lip balm that saturates dry lips with the power of mango and apricot butter, lingonberry oil and pomegranate extract. £5 / R60 12. Super-Colour Fabulipstick. A collagen boosting lipstick that even Mary Poppins would approve of. Comes in 3 shades. £9 / R108 13. Mist You Madly Body Spray. A fruity floral fragrance scented with freesia, bergamot, blackcurrant, vanilla, musk and magnolia. £6.13 / $18 / R74 14. Solar Powder Bronzer. A mix and match bronzer brick that illuminates skin. £11 / R132 Soap & Glory products are available from Boots.com in the UK and their international branches, selected items are available at Sephora in the US, Kit Cosmetics in Australia, as well as in Germany and Canada. Visit the <a href="http://www.soapandglory.com/">Soap & Glory</a> website for more information on products and find a perfectly pink bottle to fill up your vanity bag. Happy Shopping! *All pictures and product names are trademarked to Soap & Glory.

Tuesday Thrills - Soap & Glory

Show me anything prettily packaged in pink with a quirky title, and I'm sold. I recently fell head over heels for Soap & Glory'...

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A Lipstick Collection by Kate Moss

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Kate Moss Lipstick Collection</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: auto;">by Rimmel Arguably one of the world's most recognizable and bankable supermodels, Kate Moss has widened her range of talents to creating cosmetics. To celebrate ten years of being the 'face' of Rimmel London, the British model has launched her own line of signature lipsticks for the beauty brand. </div><div style="text-align: auto;"></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The newest range from Rimmel features high-shine, long lasting lip colour in seven versatile shades. The specialized 'Black Diamond' formula is designed to produce highly pigmented and brilliantly reflective lip colour.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpNJ9LMOlgoGW7Q6Cl3D-EmkRuB3grUS9UoB6gR9sx8-PRzPvLE6NY1b46rRjEWG_1MuHJyJm9F9K3zqrtT9HEng1UdlwL42yP8Sr_C95vnV9wjANN24ftiCwKDGfG62KrC-pDnliHdVjO/s1600/kate+moss.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="555" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpNJ9LMOlgoGW7Q6Cl3D-EmkRuB3grUS9UoB6gR9sx8-PRzPvLE6NY1b46rRjEWG_1MuHJyJm9F9K3zqrtT9HEng1UdlwL42yP8Sr_C95vnV9wjANN24ftiCwKDGfG62KrC-pDnliHdVjO/s640/kate+moss.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> I had forgotten how well Kate wears a red lip, (pictured above), since she's always spotted with low-key makeup off camera. I like that this collection features only 7 colours, compared to others which can have up to 30. It makes it easier to try each one on, then decide which colour suits you best. The shades include a soft nude, candy pink, dusky rose, plum, fuchsia, cherry red and tangerine. The lipstick comes in a chic matt black tube with Kate's name signed in red. My experience with Rimmel lipsticks is that they are intensely pigmented and sweetly scented with a smooth finish and creamy texture. And very affordable too. The Kate Moss lipstick collection is available in the UK for around £5.49 (R69.20) and will soon be making it's way here to SA. I've got my eye on the cover girl's colour - I just need to find the nerve to wear it. What about you?

A Lipstick Collection by Kate Moss

Kate Moss Lipstick Collection by Rimmel Arguably one of the world's most recognizable and bankable supermodels, Kate Moss has widened he...

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The Savvy Girls Guide To Purple Shaded Eyes

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg6VPryQCXIUY4PKyYEx7sXfKloGb-eyBkHqMFfSCd5zDyTVIYnIBn5n1NDv-L9o7fdY_ZrWs0mUvsZ7Gu6gzJUgONwxE7F_yHG70eXw9Wb42BobCcjYdl33-nZj7tchez5B_i_M16ysXP/s1600/purple1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> </a></div><div style="text-align: left;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWQ1fE8ONIpTgX2ZzyrAk7DB1BSHKUvDAFpBUEZoVTB_qx1qIJg7a3tQUvSPEjZXGTjHO_VyY7jMehtrDKLEeKzJfDuWPzWe7PL1IA3zuVcgFSTeBsASo1-jXPi_7leDAvnNUFhVDBNaY7/s1600/purple1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWQ1fE8ONIpTgX2ZzyrAk7DB1BSHKUvDAFpBUEZoVTB_qx1qIJg7a3tQUvSPEjZXGTjHO_VyY7jMehtrDKLEeKzJfDuWPzWe7PL1IA3zuVcgFSTeBsASo1-jXPi_7leDAvnNUFhVDBNaY7/s400/purple1.jpg" width="326" /></a></div>I noticed the gorgeous Katerina Graham wearing bright purple eyeshadow at the Teen Choice Awards earlier this month. It's a very bold look, definitely not one for shrinking violets. But Kat carried it off beautifully. The striking violet colour complimented her green eyes. She wisely kept the rest of her make-up very subtle, with dusky rose blush and nude lips.</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">Recreating this look can be quite tricky; you don't want people to stare at you and wonder if you've done your makeup in the dark. </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">Choose a matt eye shadow for daywear and a shimmery one for night time. Try a pale lavender to start, if you like the effect, you can experiment with darker shades like plum or mauve. </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">Here are some tips on how to keep it classy and pull it off as well as Kat.</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">Get The Look</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">1. Use an eye primer or concealer to hide any dark circles under the eyes & brighten up lids.</div><div style="text-align: left;">2. Sweep a light lilac shade over your entire lid, stopping just under the brow bone.</div><div style="text-align: left;">3. Layer with a darker shade of purple, starting at the outer corner of your eye, blending inwards to the middle.</div><div style="text-align: left;">4. Add a shimmer or highlighter to the inner corners of your eyelid. Gold or silver works well. </div><div style="text-align: left;">5. For more definition, line eyes with a dark grey or black eye pencil.</div><div style="text-align: left;">6. To get Kat's complete look, use a purple eye pencil or the same shade of purple eye shadow to line your bottom eyelids. Alternatively, you can use a silver-grey liner. </div><div style="text-align: left;">7. Finish off with a good coating of black mascara. </div><div style="text-align: left;">8. Keep the rest of your make-up toned down with lightly blushed cheeks and clear lipgloss.</div> Nice To Try <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ6g54Xrqn1nQL2TwWOSLEXIuN-scuQXvK6Xs5d-kuXfj7NnCvr8q4pLulzpqXnhn7DeKJ04TA_4xEjtlMMjICjt-TrWSyTO1WoKGkuL0XzwSa-70J_lDuDQk65LdbMv47H5q6ak0TBSAC/s1600/purple+5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ6g54Xrqn1nQL2TwWOSLEXIuN-scuQXvK6Xs5d-kuXfj7NnCvr8q4pLulzpqXnhn7DeKJ04TA_4xEjtlMMjICjt-TrWSyTO1WoKGkuL0XzwSa-70J_lDuDQk65LdbMv47H5q6ak0TBSAC/s640/purple+5.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Top Row Kanebo Eyeshadow palette ES04. Four blendable shades including a shimmery aubergine and soft pink highlighter. Stila eyeshadow duo in Orchid. Two complementary shades of purple. Yves Saint Laurent Ombres 5 Lumiéres in Lilac Sky. Five harmonious colours in brighter and lighter highly pigmented purple shades. Middle Row Make Up Forever eyeshadow in Deep Plum. A matt texture with a satin finish and a hint of shimmer. Maybelline Expertwear eyeshadow quad in Amethyst Smokes. A crease proof quad that instructs you where to place each colour. The Body Shop Baked to Last eyeshadow in Amethyst. An iridescent indigo eyeshadow duo. Last Row  Dior 5 Colour Eyeshadow in Petal Shine. Pastel shades for a more subtle look. Clinique Colour Surge eyeshadow quad in Plum Seduction. Pretty purple powder shadows that can be used separately or all together. Lancomé Colour Design 5 Shadow & Liner Palette in Mauve Cherie. Long wearing shades to create a seamless, smokey look. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div> These eyeshadow palettes are available in department stores like Edgars or Stuttafords, and at Sephora, SAKS and Harrods overseas. Celebrity Inspired Looks These looks show that purple shaded eyes suit all skin tones, hair and eye colours. Notice that the rest of their make up is left soft and natural, with a dash of pale pink lip gloss. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnOMaY9FSpMI-ZVkLbrMLPRv7yOgrxZd9GbFybDkyFyLvB5CO1F3SLwGU3YqlWEUQQU13k_j4iCQLN_J1YuWaFDACBB2gvSDpGKV7-441VwUdPWpoDZbU2mVgQX-Vi2nchYny9UUUF2KCn/s1600/purple3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="462" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnOMaY9FSpMI-ZVkLbrMLPRv7yOgrxZd9GbFybDkyFyLvB5CO1F3SLwGU3YqlWEUQQU13k_j4iCQLN_J1YuWaFDACBB2gvSDpGKV7-441VwUdPWpoDZbU2mVgQX-Vi2nchYny9UUUF2KCn/s640/purple3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Top Row Rachel McAdams' orchid shaded eyelids work wonderfully with her blonde hair and blue-green eyes. Redhead Emma Stone wears a shimmery lilac highlighter that extends up unto her eyebrows. Keri Hilson's hazel eyes are brightened by a vivid violet colour. Scarlett Johansson combined pink and purple to create a pretty and eye catching look. Bottom Row Emily Browning wears a smokey aubergine look that accentuates her green eyes. Katy Perry, who is always one for the bold and unusual, mixed bright violet and lime. Model Frida Gustavsson shows off dramatic purple smeared eyes at Jason Wu's Spring 2011 fashion show. Eva Longoria bats her false lashes under a richly pigmented violet shade. This is not a look for everyday, but instead for an occasion where you would really like to stand out. It's also projects a youthful, playful image. I have yet to find the courage to wear it out in society. What are your thoughts on this beauty trend?

The Savvy Girls Guide To Purple Shaded Eyes

I noticed the gorgeous Katerina Graham wearing bright purple eyeshadow at the Teen Choice Awards earlier this month. It's a very bold l...

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A Romantic Makeup Collection by Chanel

Les Aquarelles de Chanel Makeup Collection Chanel's new makeup collection is an ode to vintage romanticism; doe-eyed beauties fluttering their delicate lashes, with flushed cheeks and rose-tinted lips. During Paris Couture Fashion Week, Chanel awed audiences, not only with their delightful dresses, but also by the ballerina-inspired makeup worn by the models.  Inspired by a 1920's watercolour painting of Coco Chanel, Les Aquarelles de Chanel reveals a softer, feminine side to makeup. Created by Chanel's makeup genius, Peter Phillips, this beautiful collection features 6 limited edition pieces.  <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXYWS-Nbp71Qwc5vZZueIL8DLdu0mDyqTbPtHF_OKdZAKtUa28ZVOzaKdZXXfnVKy4ANDE82hdyhg08DcX5L5KUFq4PMdGCHGcH5D0gkJjjakq0Z6YPcZKbWKj0uyhQ83zbqlNIgT_hgYv/s1600/chanel.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="462" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXYWS-Nbp71Qwc5vZZueIL8DLdu0mDyqTbPtHF_OKdZAKtUa28ZVOzaKdZXXfnVKy4ANDE82hdyhg08DcX5L5KUFq4PMdGCHGcH5D0gkJjjakq0Z6YPcZKbWKj0uyhQ83zbqlNIgT_hgYv/s640/chanel.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>The Look Eyelids shimmer with an iridescent tinge of ivory, gold and grey. Cheeks are abloom with misty pink blush, blended to create a natural rosy flush. Lips are tinted in pastel pink. I love the addition and precision of the black winged eyeliner, which perfectly balances out the soft opalescent shades. The final look is dreamy and striking at the same time. If I were to have a signature makeup look, this would be it. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeEGVjCz5mbsPIssAeUF-AKz3Ir2dWkuI4TPd2BWxbUnEtWN0cGhNW61kO3IWOEUNuJ6iEGKf-i68Ebj744fOEthGnjkIWl4p7Qm8u2NIhq2Xvk5doJjDDRVrdiX5_YBH7D-ovAiQLYyC1/s1600/chanel2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeEGVjCz5mbsPIssAeUF-AKz3Ir2dWkuI4TPd2BWxbUnEtWN0cGhNW61kO3IWOEUNuJ6iEGKf-i68Ebj744fOEthGnjkIWl4p7Qm8u2NIhq2Xvk5doJjDDRVrdiX5_YBH7D-ovAiQLYyC1/s640/chanel2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Top Row</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Le Vernis. A sugary pink nail varnish that duly corresponds with this feminine look. The formula is strengthening and nourishing, giving you colour that is resistant to chipping.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Ombrés Tissées. The star of the collection is this scintillating eye shadow palette in a woven tweed design. With luminous shades of pink and beige that beautifully reflect off the light, it bestows a youthful glow upon eyes and cheeks.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: auto;">Stylo Yeux Waterproof. Add drama to eyes with a soft-textured, silicone-enhanced and smudgeproof pencil that is easy to manoeuvre, creating smooth lines. It comes with a built-in sharpener.</div><div style="text-align: auto;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Bottom Row</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Jouse Contraste. A silky powered blush for natural looking cheeks, providing seamless colour that can built up to achieve the rosy hue thats right for you. There are two shades available, Rose Pétale and Pink Cloud.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Rouge Coco Shine. The Hydrating Sheer Lipshine glides on easily, and has a lightweight, moisturizing formula. Royallieu is a cherub pink lip-tint with a hint of shimmer.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: auto;"><div style="text-align: auto;">Ombrés Essentielle Gris Exquis. A dove grey eye shadow that defines eyes and adds an air of mystery to your romantic look.</div><div style="text-align: auto;"> </div> <div style="text-align: auto;">If I had these few products in my makeup box, I wouldn't really need much else. You can create a versatile day-to-night look that is timeless, understated and enhances your natural beauty. The products range from about R203 to R503 ($28.50 to $75), and can be purchased from the Chanel website.</div></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: auto;"></div>

A Romantic Makeup Collection by Chanel

Les Aquarelles de Chanel Makeup Collection Chanel's new makeup collection is an ode to vintage romanticism; doe-eyed beauties fluttering...

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Flushed Pink

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Pretty Pink Blushes</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">One of my makeup must-haves is a rosy pink blush. Even if you don't put anything else on, a sweet pink blush will give you a healthy, peaches-and-cream glow. These are my picks of the best pink blushes that are currently in stores.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwwabZGRMxYzeRy1Sx_ydrMTQ52YjXfobLY_hnuL6dccSACeqYFS3kzUanHuQ57arDW83Gs0MAxtjcd9n6FiZ5NoSv3dr_TcJ4QTb7nMvDONFw_KBvsOzqIbPU5bOUGwsqQmLTv4vqqTQ/s1600/pink+blush+2011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwwabZGRMxYzeRy1Sx_ydrMTQ52YjXfobLY_hnuL6dccSACeqYFS3kzUanHuQ57arDW83Gs0MAxtjcd9n6FiZ5NoSv3dr_TcJ4QTb7nMvDONFw_KBvsOzqIbPU5bOUGwsqQmLTv4vqqTQ/s640/pink+blush+2011.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Top Row<div>Rimmel London blush in Spring Fever. A trio of berry pinks that can be used alone or combined to create a multi-tonal look. A great budget buy.</div><div>Clarins Blush Prodige Illuminating Cheek Colour in Rose Wood. Two complementary shades in an elegant gold compact. There's a matte shade for sculpting and an shimmering powder that highlights.</div><div>Bobby Brown Shimmer Brick in Rose. Five iridescent rows of colour from frosty pink to deep sandalwood. It's better suited for a night out, due to the glimmering effect it creates. It can also be used as eye-shadow.</div><div> </div><div>Middle Row</div><div>L'oréal Paris True Match Blush in Rosewood. This warm tinged, jigsaw-print blush is designed to naturally blend into your skin tone. It makes a good handbag companion, as it comes with it's own brush and mirror.</div><div>Clinique Fresh Bloom Allover in Plum Poppy. The beautiful floral design is not the only alluring factor about this blush. It is a long-wearing powder that's subtle and multi-tonal. It can be applied all over the face to create a radiant glow or just on your cheeks for a rosy hue.</div><div>Yves Saint Laurent Touche Blush in Rose. Pack away your make-up brush, this innovative little pink pot comes with it's own built-in sponge applicator. Lightly dab on for naturally flushed cheeks.</div><div> </div><div>Bottom Row</div><div>Dior Shimmer Star Pressed Powder in Rose Diamond. Several stars of gleaming colour make up this stylish compact. It is enriched with Jeweled Microdust that give cheeks the ultimate sweep of luminosity.</div><div>Givenchy Le Prisme Blush in Blooming Fuchsia. Swirl your brush around four blocks of colour to get a sheer, multi-dimensional look. The blush is made using Givenchy's cutting edge particle atomization technique.</div><div>Chanel Joues Contraste Powder Blush in Rose Écrin. This spiced pink blush is from Chanel's Fall 2011 Collection. It has a shimmery, rather than frosty finish and the colour can be built up towards an intensity that you prefer.</div><div> </div><div>Get tickled pink with one of these pretty pink blushes, available at selected Edgars and Red Square stores. </div><div> </div>

Flushed Pink

Pretty Pink Blushes One of my makeup must-haves is a rosy pink blush. Even if you don't put anything else on, a sweet pink blush will gi...

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The Savvy Girls Guide to a Smokey Eye

How to create the Perfect Smokey Eye The smokey eye is a timeless and glamourous look, seen on runways, models, celebrities, in magazines...and now on you. If you've always loved this smouldering makeup look, but didn't know how to achieve it, this guideline is especially for you. My friend Shakira is a talented Johannesburg-trained, Cape Town-based makeup artist. She shares her steps on how to create the perfect smokey eye. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTyUs-6rpYyscGpM_fXHEAFkEKFUSE3IZBaaNwX1zsfEksB4r04yJWuCR-6mnOT6tX68NEHNzxND7_k8yeVWsGV0FwjUGItsoeC9C_1u5zVj6ILvs2s-QmxshadR5arMcu2Ashx92cCMQ/s1600/smokey+eye.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTyUs-6rpYyscGpM_fXHEAFkEKFUSE3IZBaaNwX1zsfEksB4r04yJWuCR-6mnOT6tX68NEHNzxND7_k8yeVWsGV0FwjUGItsoeC9C_1u5zVj6ILvs2s-QmxshadR5arMcu2Ashx92cCMQ/s640/smokey+eye.jpg" width="462" /></a></div> Step 1: Choosing a base that will keep eyeshadow flawless is very important. Apply foundation around your entire eye area. Then apply concealer one shade lighter than your skin tone. The ideal consistency for this is a cream concealer. Set with loose powder - which will also help catch all the shadow that falls underneath your eyes. Alternatively, you can use an eye primer - MAC 'paint' is a great one. Step 2: Starting with the eye shadow - choose a highlighter in either a matte finish for the day or shimmery finish for a night time look. A white, cream or pearl coloured highlighter is ideal. Wipe the highlighter over the entire eyelid, up to the brow bone. Step 3: Use a darker colour and line your eyes with an eyeshadow brush. You're not restricted to just black, you can choose any dark colour you like - blue, purple, green, brown or grey (as pictured above). Use the same colour to line the bottom part of your eyelids, just under the lash line. Then use a cotton bud to softly smudge the top and bottom of your eye line. Step 4: You will need an even darker colour shadow to create a full smokey effect (such as the black one pictured above). Softly pat the eye shadow with a brush over your eyelids, making sure to stop before the crease.  Step 5: Remember that the key to a perfect smokey eye is to blend. Take a flat shadow brush and blend. You don't want to see any definite lines. Step 6: Take your shadow brush and dip it into the darker coloured shadow. Close your eyes, put the brush tip into the crease, then open your eyes (with brush still in place) and sweep it from half way to the end of the crease. Step 7: Use the highlighter again, and brush on to the brow bone, following the eye brow shape. Step 8: You can now choose to be more dramatic by taking a black liquid liner and lining your top lashes. For extra 'Oh la la' use an eye pencil to line the bottom eye lid. You can stick to black or a dark colour you prefer. Make sure you wipe away any excess powder that's underneath your eyes. Step 9: Mascara, Mascara and Mascara...layers of it. You can use a lash curler to curl your lashes upwards first, for that Va va voom appeal.  Step 10: With a brow brush, comb your brows neatly into place. You can even colour them in with black or dark brown shadow. Set with brow gel. Remember to keep lips natural. When applying strong makeup, keep the focus on either lips or eyes - never both. Here are some celebrity smokey eye looks to inspire you. As you can see, this style of eye makeup suits any hair colour, eye colour and skin tone. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf60vqjycTy_bRVxgf3erKMHBDrIAiVupG8CdNbDrfC_MFePBShvwyo3tZVnMl4EZl3ZP_1GzDJgMO_CW7Z118kJ_3RYaDwvi3W1q77z8cHKemqX2OoYcvoz8C0nUDyoqKsMQSXMSkttM/s1600/celeb+smokey+eye.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf60vqjycTy_bRVxgf3erKMHBDrIAiVupG8CdNbDrfC_MFePBShvwyo3tZVnMl4EZl3ZP_1GzDJgMO_CW7Z118kJ_3RYaDwvi3W1q77z8cHKemqX2OoYcvoz8C0nUDyoqKsMQSXMSkttM/s640/celeb+smokey+eye.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: left;">From the Top: </div><div style="text-align: left;">Keira Knightly lined her bottom lash line with pencil and used a dark brown eye shadow. </div><div style="text-align: left;">Dianna Argon bats her eyelids under smokey eye shadow. </div><div style="text-align: left;">Jennifer Lopez used a charcoal and steel eye shadow blend, which works superbly with her dark lined eyes. </div><div style="text-align: left;">Camilla Belle used a soft brown shadow underneath her bottom lashes. </div><div style="text-align: left;">Mila Kunis wears a sultry smokey eye better than most, darkly rimmed with black eye pencil.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Taylor Swift uses dramatic black liner and silver highlighter to bring out her blue eyes. </div><div style="text-align: left;">Kim Kardashian amps up the volume with curly fake lashes. </div><div style="text-align: left;">Notice how all these smokey stars kept the rest of their makeup simple with pale rosy blusher and nude glossy lips.</div><div style="text-align: auto;"> Try out these 10 easy-to-follow steps to crease your own irresistible smokey eye. Good Luck!</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> </div>

The Savvy Girls Guide to a Smokey Eye

How to create the Perfect Smokey Eye The smokey eye is a timeless and glamourous look, seen on runways, models, celebrities, in magazines......

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