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Reinvent Yourself: Fall Makeup Trends 2010

25 Aug

When’s the last time you updated your makeup routine? Is it the same old same old from last year—the same colours that just don’t seem to excite you, or anyone else for that matter?

Purple Rain

Say goodbye to the dull black and charcoal smokey eyes this fall and give purple a go! From mild lavender to rich eggplant, the purple hue has made its presence known at the latest shows from Dior to Preen, making it the “must-have” colour favourite of this fall season!

Chanel Les Impressions Collection 2010My pick: L’Oreal Paris HiP Studio Secrets Professional Metallic Shadow Duo in Electrified. It offers a deep, shimmery plum accompanied by a silvery, softer matching shade for you to create a multi-faceted, metallic smokey-eye. I love L’Oreal’s HiP line as it includes so many wonderful colours in their purest, most concentrated form. Another great and inexpensive option is Chanel Les Impressions Collection. A quad of royal hues of purple to romantic lavender, what more can a girl ask for?

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Sole Mate – Fall Shoe Trends 2010

24 Aug

Christian Louboutin - No Prive Leopard Pony PumpAh, shoes…need I say more? Summer is winding down but that means as the fall season arrives, so does an amazing array of chic footwear to dress up your feet.

Rrrrrraaaaarrr!!

One noticeable staple of every fall season is none other than the classic and yet bold leopard print; not only is it versatile enough to compliment any outfit, it practically is the outfit. You can play it down with a pair of skinny jeans for a casual day look or make it part of your glamorous evening look with a cocktail dress. One pair that I’ve been scoping out are the Christian Louboutin – No Prive Leopard Pony Pump.  So be sure to embrace the inner feline in you—a little untamed, a little dangerous, but always chic.

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Lady Gaga cover’s Vanity Fair – The Perfect Shade of Grey

16 Aug

lady-gaga-vanity-fair-september-2010-gray-nailsIt looks like it will be raining shades of Grey this fall. Whether it’s matte / shiny or shimmery, Grey is the subject of gossip all around! Leading this whirlwind storm of grey is none other than the icon of outrageously fabulous style: Lady Gaga! Not only is she busy headlining her Monster Ball 2010 concert tour, she’s headlining fashion news everywhere with her September issue of Vanity Fair cover where she channels another powerful revolutionary—Lady Godiva—by wearing nothing but a gorgeous head of silvery grey locks and rockin’ a spectacular matching shade of nail lacquer, one that we will be featuring at the Salon Beauty Bar.

Not surprisingly, this lacquer has already sold out before the magazine has even hit the shelves! Wonderfully dubbed “Waking Up In Vegas”, this lacquer is a greige crème that hits all the right notes. Some even say it is the symbolic colour of New York. It’s chic, urban, edgy, and high-fashion, an eerily perfect description of Lady Gaga herself don’t you think?

The brainchild behind this famous concotion? Deborah Lippman, who’s also the creator of “Bad Romance” (read the review by All Lacquered Up.com) —a rich, sparkly, and glamorous deep purple shade named after Lady Gaga’s popular song.

Not only did Deborah create the trend-setting grey seen on Gaga’s nails as the icon strikes an alluring pose topped off with a peace sign with her hand on the oh-so-popular Vanity Fair cover, she also had the honor of painting Lady Gaga’s nails for the shoot.

Can we say we’re jealous?

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It’s Sandal Season!!!

16 Aug

Katy-Perry-Gladiator-sandals-splitSummer is that time of the year when your feet get the most attention, so why not show them off in their best light? Take a cue from young starlets like Miley Cyrus and Katy Perry, who have been spotted wearing the hottest trend this season on their nails—bright colours! Whether you prefer a sophisticated and yet eye-catching red or a fun and flirty yellow, just remember, it’s all about making a statement. Once you have your toes decked out in style, put on a pair of gorgeous sandals and take your fabulous feet around town!

Turquoise, bright blues, baby blues, pink and orange corals are making a huge splash in 2010 and you can use them to transform your toes into accessories that speak for themselves. Here’s a tip: make these bright colours pop against your skin tone by applying one coat of white opaque nail polish first. Looking for a special shade? Chanel’s Le Vernis Nail Lacquer offers an irresistible aqua-blue that instantly brings you the delights of the tropical seas.

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Smokey Eye Makeup Video Tutorial – Summer Night Out

11 Aug

Hello Beauty Goddesses!!! Here’s the first of many video tutorials that I’ll be posting on my blog and Youtube page. I was a little nervous at first, but once I got rolling with the tutorial everything went pretty smoothly.

I wanted to do a smokey eye look for the summer since I get so many questions about this look. I’ve found that mastering one smokey eye look that you like is a great start to getting more adventurous. Give this one a try and tell me how it goes!!!

 
 

Summer Breeze: 6 Makeup Tips For a Refreshing Summer Look

11 Aug

Want to look like a breath of fresh, summer air? This summer is all about looking natural while spicing things up with bright colours and glossy lips. Here are six makeup tips to help you look effortlessly flawless for the summer.

mac golden bronze

1.     It’s All About Golden Bronze Skin! To get a sun-kissed look like Jessical Alba, first prep your skin with sunscreen and then even out your skin with a tinted moisturizer. Next, apply a golden bronzer with a blush brush either all over your face or simply dust along the cheekbones. Choose a buildable golden bronzer, like M.A.C Golden, that matches your skin tone. Don’t dabble in a bronzer that’s a shade darker than your skin because a natural glow is what you need for those summer picnics, not dark streaks.

2.     Really Glossy Lips. Think sparkles! Summer is the season to take the glossy lip trend to the next level by keeping the colour neutral and vamping up the shine factor. You can rock the flirtatious, pouty look like Jessica Simpson with Lancome Juicy Tubes or M.A.C Lip Glass as both will give your lips that volumizing effect. Make sure your lips are crack-free before you apply any lip product by gently exfoliating them with a soft toothbrush and using a lip balm regularly. Read the rest of this entry »

 
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