WIN, WIN,WIN

Everyone has a chance to WIN some ARTDECO in May. Not only the new 'likers' but anyone who likes and shares this post on my Facebook Page will go into the draw to WIN an ARTDECO Gift Pack including Long Lasting Liquid Liner (Black or Brown) and an All In One Black Mascara.

Instantly Brush On Lash Extensions

The next big thing! - It takes a lot to get me hyped about a new product that is not ARTDECO but I am amazed and LOVING Shizen Eye Lash Extender which I came across recently at Salon Melbourne. It's been available on the Asian market since the early 2000's but has finally made it's way here. People were lined up to try it so I gave it a try as the results I were seeing looked incredible. I was sold as soon as I looked in the mirror! Long, long, long ... thicker and fuller lashes in a few sweeps of the gel mascara and a brush of the tiny natural lash fibres.
 

                                                     Image accessed Google 21/5/12

 A little pricier than it's competitors but well worth the few extra dollars. I compare it to GHD's in the straightening iron world; definitely the ferrari of eyelash extension products on the market at the moment. 

 I gave the the Model Co and Love Alpha brands a try, and whils tthey were OK they just didn't compare in result and feel.

Shizen Eye Charm lash fibre's are 100% NATURAL AND CHEMICAL FREE,  made of black plant cellulose fibre so they feel very soft and silky on the eyes, just like real eyelashes. I found the other brands a little harder and less pliable. Shizen Lash Extender rolls off the lashes with warm water and doesn't leave that nasty black, panda eye smudge around the eyes like other mascara's do.

My boss purchased an introductory special and the product literally ran out the door. We had sold out of it in less than 3 weeks.Our second order is moving just as fast. Do you want a FREE demonstration? Call Pure Fresh Hair on 03 9523 8873 and make an appointment, guaranteed you won't be dissapointed. Currently retailing for only $99 for the Gel Mascara and Eye Charm fibres. I've been using the product at least 5 times a week since April 4th and the Eye Charm is still at least 3/4 full.

Time poor for  individual eyelash extensions and the regular maintenance they require? Shizen Eyelash Extender is the next best thing. 

Easy to apply, easy to remove. The results speak for themselves. Believing is seeing!

What do you think of  Brush On Eyelash Extensions? Over rated or worth adding into your daily makeup routine?

Comic inspired colour at Fashion Week

Anna Plunkett and Luke Sales from Romance Was Born opened Fashion Week with a comic inspired collection. Bright, bold and an exciting start for this weeks whirlwind of fashion shows in Sydney for MBFWA.

 Accessed Madison magazine 30/4/12

 

Paloma Rose Gracia working backstage at Romance Was Born for ghd at MBFWA.

 ghd Hair Director Alan White backstage at Romance Was Born @mbfwa http://instagr.am/p/KBe8qjpgZ9/

 Accessed  ghdAustralia

 Leni Andronicus
 Accessed Your beauty spot 30/4/12

Check out this great MSN video - Romance Was Born opens Fashion Week

Dita Von Teese for ARTDECO

Dita Von Teese is launching her first, exclusive make up collection with ARTDECO, creating her dream products. Introducing the "Dita Von Teese Classics". A combination of glamour and art. Now everyone can channel their inner Dita!

Available from June at all European ARTDECO stockists. At this time there is no plan to launch the range into Australia so you will need to get a friend from overseas to purchase your favourite products.

I'm especially looking forward to the beautiful red, matt lipstick for winter. Love the gorgeous retro cameo packaging too!

 Premiere Dita Von Teese Art Couture Collection press conference

      

For the perfect, glamorous red lip, follow the lip contour and fill in the lip with WP Lip Liner in Vermilllion #06, Dame #10 or Fatal #15 to help anchor your lipstick for maximum durability.

Art Couture Velvet Lipstick comes in various shades including colours such as Muse Red #615, Parlez-Vous #620 & Maitresse #628. There is also a vibrant orange hue named Bon Bon #607  & 2  intense pinks shades in Follies Pink #637 and Demoiselle #645. 

Dita says she's found the perfect lipstick. A long lasting,  matt yet silky lipstick containing beeswax, candelilla wax, and carnauba wax  to nourish the lips.

Finish with Lip Lacquer Chinois #28 to add shine and volume over the top of the matt lip colours. This lip lacquer comes with a new, shorter brush made of real hair.

Dita's signature manicure is the reverse half moon which can be achieved using Nail Lacquer in  Moonlight #180 in pearl white and Dragon Lady Red #10, Demoiselle Pink #19 or Femme Fatal #25. 

Achieve a smokier eye with matt eye shadows Veuve Noir #503 & Von Fleece #512. 

For a softer, classic look use Brunesque #520, Sepia  #530, Mink #524, and Petticoat #554.

 Wisp #370, Spotlight #371, Gilded Lily #374 & Plush #375 add a soft wash of colour.

Glamour eyeshadows Night Porter # 300 & Opulence #369 contain shimmery pigments to reflect the light for a more glamourous finish.

Achieve Dita's famous flawless, porcelain complexion with Compact Powder Face Fatal #1, a  fine compact powder that creates a transparent, matt finish. Oil-absorbing ingredients eliminate shiny skin, while light-reflecting pigments create a smooth, velvety finish. 

Beautiful blushers in shades of subtle rose Starlet #31,  apricot hue Ingenue #09 & deeper rose hues Ivresse #20 & Paramour #22. 

Dita's signature flicked eyeliner can easily be created with the gel eyeliner Nocturnelle #1. 

Gel-based,WP and long-lasting with a quick-drying formula. Free of mineral oil, paraffin and parabens.
Apply with the Art Couture fine tipped eyeliner brush which allows for a precise and defined application.

Art Couture Lash Volumizer in Raven #01 is absolutely jet black and creates volume, extension, and separation of the lashes. 

Natural waxes  nourish and cares for the lashes. It is also fragrance free making ideal for even the most sensitive eyes.

Complete the look and create amazing, fuller lashes with the false lashes. These premium qulaity lashes are made of real hand-tufted hair. Love the #39's which includes black rhinestones!

                     What's your favourite product? I think they all look fabulous!

Taking a short holiday from my blog as I'm in the middle of a very busy work period and study but I will still make the occassional Facebook post and share a make up piece from one of my favourite online blogs or  a website that I follow that you might find interesting, informative or just plain fun. Once I return I'll be posting a tutorial request from one of my readers. 

Back soon ...

Marrakesh Sunset

Inspired by the rich and vibrant colours of bustling Marrakesh in Morocco and it's dazzling sunset's ARTDECO launches it's latest limited edition trend collection for the European S/S 2012.

Bright aqua statement eyes are the strongest feature and an on trend look popping up on models straight off the most recent runway shows. To keep the look wearable and fresh be light handed when working with blue make up. Use a strong accent of colour over the lids and team with softer, glossy lips and contoured cheekbones, keeping the remainder of the make up pared down.

With shades of bright aqua, coral red, golden bronze and fuscia pink the collection adds warmth and colour to the skin to bring it to life and add a beautiful glow.

Marrakesh Sunset

As always with ARTDECO, this collection is beautifully packaged in a design to compliment the theme with the limited edition turquoise and orange paisley pattern. Every girl will want one of these in her handbag!

Hydra Lip Booster glosses in #18 Translucent Mandarin, #32 Translucent Mocha and #38 Translucent Rose for a beautiful sheer, shiny and silky lip finish. Hyaluronic filling spheres maintain hydration of the lips and plump and smooth fine lines around the lipline.

Beautiful silky textured and easy to apply and blend, eyeshadow shades in in #13 Bronze Mirror, #30 Drifting Sand, # 235 Sweet Apricot and #258 Clear Blue.

The pearl eyeshadows, (#13 & #30) are long lasting and fragrance free, suitable for even the most sensitive eyes. The duochrome eyeshadows, (#235 & #258) with high colour brilliance will change colour depending on how the light bounces off the eye. ARTDECO eyeshadows are all magnetized to easily mix and match within their beauty boxes - what a fantastic feature. When you run out of a colour, simply re-purchase the desired colour or even try something new without having to invest in a whole new pallette.

Expert tip: For more intensity at the lashline apply with a slightly dampened eye shadow brush and blend across the lid.

The beauty boxes & blusher palettes feature a gorgeous paisley pattern in hues that mirror those found in the products. Both bronzer and blusher are imprinted with the gorgeous paisley design.

Sweep the blusher compact for a youthful, rosy glow. The Bronzing Glow Blusher pallette combines shades of coral, fuchsia and rosewood tones that are designed to work separately or together. Lightly textured to and easy to blend the tri pallette contains added Vitamin C and E for added anti aging benefits.

 Two shades of Bronzing Powder Compact in  Marrakesh Dune and  Mocha provide the perfect sun kissed  effect with a matt finish and added SPF 15 for skin protection making them perfect for day. ARTDECO bronzers are long lasting due to their water repelling ingredients. No added parabens, fragrances or mineral oil.

 Love the Bronzing Glow Powder for the face, shoulders and a sweep across the décolletage, cheekbones and brow bone. The pearl pigments add a luminous highlight to the skin and are also paraben and lanlolin free.

 Load up your lashes with the fabulous All in One Mascara in a WP version for volume, curl and lash separation.

4 High shine, ceramic nail colour in #263 Oriental Blossom, #265 Bright Sky, #267 Oriental Nectarine & #269 Magic Orient complete the look.

Follow the offical ARTDECO step by step guide to achieve the look by clicking the link below.

Marrakesh Sunset Step By Step

Will you be giving blue eyshadow a whirl or is it best left in the 80's?

Plum Passion

One of the key lip looks Rae Morris was demonstrating was the purple lip for Autumn/Winter 2012. Love this look. Watch below how to create a perfectly polished bright lip easily and effortlessly. - It's all in the brush!

Courtesy of LOrealParisAU Yotube.

The Rae Morris take on the plum lip. The power pout is in so have strong colour pop from the lips and nails. Skin is flawless and luminous and eyes are bare in this contemporary look, which further enhances the lips.

Sci Fi Glamour and Luminous, Cyber Skin @ LMFF

Always a great time at LMFF Beauty Workshop with Rae Morris. Today Rae and her team presented several key looks and new trends for AW 2012. This year it's all about colour, and cyber skin. What does this mean? Think Sci Fi Glamour. Sophisticated & elegant.

Scarlet lips, violet eyes... hot, modern, fresh!

The following videos demonstrate the statement and deep jewelled eye & bright, rich and intense lip looks.

Forget the cut crease look, this seasons eye is all about pulling one colour straight across and to the outer corner and down. This effect makes even the smallest eyes look so much bigger as it creates a lift and pulls the eye out.

Salon photoshoot in a few weeks, looking forward to recreating a couple of these looks on our models.

Images courtesy of L'oreal Paris Australia Facebook page.

LMFF Runway 1

LMFF Runway 2

LMFF Runway 3

LMFF Runway 4

LMFF Runway 5

Alex Perry for LMFF

Courtesy of LorealParisAU Youtube

Get the look: A modernised version of the super-sexy smoky eye is key to this look, so don't be shy. This season we've complemented with a sheer base and amped it up with a very feminine rose lipstick.

Get the look: Red lips will provide a pop of colour this winter. For women nervous about going too bold, opt for a red lip gloss instead. For the eyes, a soft sheer violet complements all complexions perfectly.

Get the look: This look is all about a modern take on the beauty look of the 1940s. Neutral browns have been used over the eye and teamed with a deep red lipstick which, applied to just the centre of the mouth, gives the illusion of fuller lips.

Get the look: Scarlet lips are always hot, but tomato red is one of the key shades for 2012. Violet shadow gives eyes a seductive smokiness, while the complexion is dewy and creamy.

You've got to be in it, to WIN it!

Congratulations Dani Elle, you're the WINNER of the February Facebook prize. Still waiting for you to message me so I can organize posting a Perfect Definition Mascara for you to try.

This month all my new March  Facebook likers will go into the draw to win a Hydro Lip Balm . Keep your lips in top condition and use the balm to prep the lips before applying your favourite lip trend look for Autumn/Winter. Perfect if you're planning on wearing a deep, dark lip tone.

ARTDECO Hydro Lip Balm is a great moisturizer with SPF15. It has a delicate texture and combines powers of Aloe Vera extract, precious oils and beeswax to deliver just a right amount of moisture to your lips. This colorless balm is suitable for both genders, it is quickly absorbed and provides immediate relief and protection.

Return to the dark side

Gucci's gothic glamour got Milan Fashion Week off to a dark start. Their Milan show might have been dark, but it was far from dreary. Italian powerhouse Gucci unveiled an ultra glamorous array of floor-length, billowing dresses in midnight hues. "This is modern-day romanticism," designer Frida Giannini said. "A dramatic sensuality, a dark glamour with subtle tones of provocative intellect."

The offerings in black, forest green and plum had been designed with decadence in mind – fur, silk, velvet and leather all adorned Edwardian-esque layered ensembles. Plum lipstick, leather capes and moody lighting all complemented the noir feel of the presentation.

Courtesy of http://www.hellomagazine.com

AW 12 Trends from the latest catwalk collections

I've already mentioned it in a previous post but with models sashaying down the catwalk at all the major international collections and most recently at the LMFF Illamasqua/Kevin Murphy colloboration backstage the dark berry lip is sure to be a popular look for the next few seasons. Winter is perfect for trying rich shades like wine, aubergine, plum, mulberry, raisin and merlot.

Rochas FW 12/13

Opt for the softer, more romantic finish with a stained lip finish by pushing the colour into the lips with your fingers for a more subtle and muted look for day.

Or amp up the vamp with a precisiely lined and sleek crismon lip applied with a fine tipped lip brush for night time glamour.

Alex Perry AW 12 for LMFF

Dark lips call for a sculpted flawless skin, sheek and sheer, smouldering eyes. Bring some warmth to the look by applying a soft hued blush for day o stronger contoured look for night. Prep work is vital for strong lip colours. You should hydrate the lips at least five minutes before applying the lip stain so prime your lips first with Lip Balm for soft, smooth lip and then stain or prime the lips with Lip Base before applying lip pencil and filling in the lips with lipstick. Nothing looks worse than applying a dark lipstick shade to dry, chapped lips.

Darker colours have a tendency to look a little flat and will make small lips appear smaller so highlight the centre of the bottom lip with a lighter, more violet or golden shimmer to create a fuller more voluminous lip.

Apply lipstick with a lip brush for precision and pull the colour out from the centre. Avoid smothering the lips in too much lipstick/gloss as it will bleed and look to heavy and messy. This look requires beautifully, polished application on a smooth, plump lip.

Backstage with Clare Lille from Illamasqua for LMFF AW 12

Find your winter colour from the ARTDECO Red Carpet Lips or Lip Lacquer collections.