tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194470842897563811Thu, 19 Dec 2024 03:22:47 +0000makeupfashionskincareskinSpecial Featureshopping in HollandEuropean productsjapanese productsNorth American productsmakeup artistsmakeup toolshairfor menSummer 2008christmas wish listAIFW 2008healthmineral makeupfrench productsbody careFriday FeatureDesignersSpring 2009Summer 2009Autumn/Winter 2008Fall/Winter 2009 - 2010AIFW 2009Dress UpgiftsspaShoppingSpring 2008LemmingsWinter 09House of OrangetravelAIFW 2009; Summer/Spring 2010;For the HomeHolidays ShoppingSummer 2008 Beauty ClassicsfeedbackfragrancenailsMercedes-Benz Dutch Fashion AwardsModelsSpanish productsSpring/Summer 2010Weird gadgetsFavorite Things 2007Tag GameFavorite Things 2008PerfumeBeauty BowlMusicPersonal Favorites of 2009photographerAIFW 2010GossipMercedes-Benz Fashion WeekMogeenNolcha Fashion Week 2008PortfolioTerms of UsehairstylistsIt is simple and enjoyable to share what we obsess about; especially when it comes to beauty & fashion. We gather, we obsess and we share!http://grayburn.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Grayburn)Blogger409125en-usnoCopyright Grayburn 2007-2008beauty,cosmetics,makeup,skincare,skin,fashion,trends,MAC,Chanel,Alqvimia,Givenchy,Yves,Saint,Laurent,Avene,H,M,ZaraIt is simple and enjoyable to share what we obsess about; especially when it comes to cosmetics and beauty issues. We gather, we obsess and we share!It is simple and enjoyable to share what we obsess about; especially when it comes to cosmetics and beauty issues. We gather, we obsess and we share!Grayburngrayburn@mail.orgGrayburntag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194470842897563811.post-1773553109035573113Mon, 18 Jan 2010 23:49:00 +00002010-02-03T13:46:35.512+01:00fashionHouse of Orangemakeupmakeup artistsIt was a fantastic day amongst a room full of some of the best Make up Artists backstage at the ELLE Style Awards 2010. The team was led by Dirk Jensma and included Chiao-Li Hsu, Katerina Brans, Mascha Meyer, and Severine van Donkelaar. I'm in the video too! Credit: Grayburn (Terms of Use)http://grayburn.blogspot.com/2010/01/elle-style-awards-2010-backstage.html0grayburn@mail.org (Grayburn)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194470842897563811.post-6771474302554783699Mon, 18 Jan 2010 12:29:00 +00002010-01-18T13:30:10.632+01:00AIFW 2010 The Amsterdam International Fashion Week is coming!  As usual, I will be sharing what I see with you but what's different this time is that I will be participating in mobile blogging as well.  Wish me luck! For now, get yourself ready and head over to the official schedule page for more on who will be showing what where.  Credit: Grayburn (Terms of Use)http://grayburn.blogspot.com/2010/01/aifw-is-coming.html0grayburn@mail.org (Grayburn)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194470842897563811.post-4896699103479397458Thu, 14 Jan 2010 05:00:00 +00002010-01-18T13:31:04.652+01:00fashionSpring/Summer 2010 Wants a leather gilet and this one fits the bill.  Just look at the geometric detailing!  Gots to have this! TOPSHOP Spring 2010 Credit: Grayburn (Terms of Use)http://grayburn.blogspot.com/2010/01/want.html0grayburn@mail.org (Grayburn)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194470842897563811.post-6961817983684917984Tue, 12 Jan 2010 12:31:00 +00002010-01-12T13:31:44.683+01:00hairNorth American productsPersonal Favorites of 2009Special FeatureIn this second edition of my Personal Favorites of 2009, we will be having a look at some new product discoveries in the Gives Good Hair category.  Meaning new products (to me) from 2009 that have significantly helped in improving the look of my hair. Test case(me):  long, straight hair on the dry side Kevin Murphy's ANTI.GRAVITY. Oil Free Volumiser Upon first look, you might http://grayburn.blogspot.com/2010/01/personal-favorites-of-2009-part-ii.html0grayburn@mail.org (Grayburn)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194470842897563811.post-5519023407134364984Mon, 04 Jan 2010 13:31:00 +00002010-01-11T11:16:43.657+01:00Fall/Winter 2009 - 2010fragrancegiftsHolidays ShoppingPerfumePersonal Favorites of 2009ShoppingspaWinter 09 One of those things that I love about the cold cold months is the opportunity to use products with soul-warming scents and sensuous textures.  Everything gets suited with an extra oomph that they might have otherwise not gotten if it wasn't for our need for richer and stronger products during this time of the year. Two of the products that I fell in love with at the end of 2009 (and they http://grayburn.blogspot.com/2010/01/personal-favorites-of-2009-seasonal.html1grayburn@mail.org (Grayburn)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194470842897563811.post-5929283731346704676Tue, 29 Dec 2009 15:48:00 +00002009-12-29T17:34:31.666+01:00DesignersfeedbackSpecial FeatureQuickly jotting down something more than just as a reminder for the year to come.... What have we got to lose right?  The only thing left to do is to take more risks in our lives. In the spirit of that, a look at 15 years of Hussein Chalayan in fashion.  Credit: Grayburn (Terms of Use)http://grayburn.blogspot.com/2009/12/thoughts-on-new-year.html2grayburn@mail.org (Grayburn)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194470842897563811.post-3329686814601790778Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:07:00 +00002009-12-22T17:07:40.408+01:00christmas wish listEuropean productsHolidays ShoppingSpanish products I know this is not a food blog but I just had to post this picture.  And since it is the Holiday Season and we are all most probably stuffing our bellies at some point during this period, I thought it might be appropriate just this one time. I recently acquired some marzipan from the beautiful city of Toledo (Spain) while I was on vacation there and they are just so irresistible!  I http://grayburn.blogspot.com/2009/12/taste-of-holiday-season.html0grayburn@mail.org (Grayburn)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194470842897563811.post-4144619206466859243Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:32:00 +00002009-11-18T15:15:28.817+01:00Hi everyone! Really sorry for the lack of posts lately.  I do wish to post more often as I have tonnes of products and news laying around waiting to be reviewed and shared.  But not having sufficient time these days and my insufficient knowledge of mobile blogging or mobile internet as a matter of fact has made it rather challenging. But there are definite things I need to share with http://grayburn.blogspot.com/2009/11/small-update.html2grayburn@mail.org (Grayburn)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194470842897563811.post-238154767930814572Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:51:00 +00002009-11-10T11:49:51.819+01:00fashionSpring/Summer 2010 "He never loses the darkness in his soul"  Tim Blanks on Ricardo Tisci for Givenchy during the label's Spring 2010 show.  The pieces had a sort of mesmerizing power that drew everyone watching into the center of them.  A complex exterior wanting to be unraveled perhaps.  Somewhat of a romantic notion. Credit: Grayburn (Terms of Use), style.comhttp://grayburn.blogspot.com/2009/10/he-never-loses-darkness-in-his-soul.html2grayburn@mail.org (Grayburn)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194470842897563811.post-5550761369713720148Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:19:00 +00002009-10-30T16:18:48.464+01:00fashionSpring/Summer 2010 Something that I rarely mention about me is that I'm a bit of a science fiction fanatic.  I have had many a weekend when instead of going out to bars or catching a birthday bash, I opt to have a Sci-fi marathon at home.  So it is to no surprise that I was all over it when I saw McQueen's Spring 2010 RTW collection shown in Paris.  Watching the show was like being at a set for a http://grayburn.blogspot.com/2009/10/other-worldly-queens.html1grayburn@mail.org (Grayburn)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194470842897563811.post-7051850124070892358Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:11:00 +00002009-10-23T22:11:17.213+02:00japanese productsmakeupmakeup artistsAn easy solution to a scary Halloween:  Colored contacts, defining & contouring facial features, and a quick sexy over the eye hand-drawn art.  And of course a pair of fabulous Shu lashes! Credit: Grayburn (Terms of Use), youtube.comhttp://grayburn.blogspot.com/2009/10/shu-on-halloween.html0grayburn@mail.org (Grayburn)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194470842897563811.post-7254379909700979283Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:32:00 +00002009-10-23T16:09:14.328+02:00Friday FeatureHave a great one! Credit: Grayburn (Terms of Use)http://grayburn.blogspot.com/2009/10/song-for-weekend.html1grayburn@mail.org (Grayburn)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194470842897563811.post-7417494447817233670Tue, 20 Oct 2009 19:34:00 +00002009-10-20T21:34:26.510+02:00Holidays Shoppingmakeupmakeup artists We are gonna start looking at some drool worthy gift ideas for the upcoming holiday season.  The first of this series features a book commemorating NARS Cosmetics' 15th anniversary with.  This image rich book will spotlight icons wearing of course NARS' classic products.  The lineup includes Marc Jacobs, Naomi Campbell, Amanda Lepore, Daphne Guinness, Natasha Poly, Olivier http://grayburn.blogspot.com/2009/10/and-countingholiday-gift-ideas-series.html1grayburn@mail.org (Grayburn)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194470842897563811.post-6373911867308365409Thu, 15 Oct 2009 19:36:00 +00002009-10-15T21:45:46.919+02:00Fall/Winter 2009 - 2010hairskinskincareOH NO,  HURRY! It is currently fashionable to look back to the 'good ole days'.  The 80s to be exact. In line with that thinking, The Body Shop has relaunched for a limited time only a few or their popular products from that time.  The new versions are now more responsible in that they are made with fair trade ingredients and the containers are made with 100% recycled materials.&http://grayburn.blogspot.com/2009/10/relaunch-hurry.html0grayburn@mail.org (Grayburn)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194470842897563811.post-3499894953143329792Tue, 13 Oct 2009 10:27:00 +00002009-10-13T15:37:19.382+02:00fashionSpecial Feature Art direction: Thomas Vermeer Make up and Hair: Ferry van der Nat Model: Feline Credit: Grayburn (Terms of Use), youtube.comhttp://grayburn.blogspot.com/2009/10/inspirational-clip-black-shine-studs.html0grayburn@mail.org (Grayburn)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194470842897563811.post-6427948646866340915Tue, 06 Oct 2009 21:33:00 +00002009-10-07T15:55:22.315+02:00DesignersfashionSpring/Summer 2010 There was a lot of unfinished business on the runway of the Prada Spring Ready-to-wear 2010 show in Milan.  Edges were hacked off and ever so slightly pulled which resulted in a beautiful balance of structure and destructed.  Fragile or not?  Piece after piece appeared and one could hardly believe one's eyes or blink in fear of missing just a second of the show. I recently workedhttp://grayburn.blogspot.com/2009/10/miucha-edges.html0grayburn@mail.org (Grayburn)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194470842897563811.post-2846418418619540537Tue, 06 Oct 2009 20:41:00 +00002009-10-06T22:41:06.676+02:00Dress Up Credit: Grayburn (Terms of Use)http://grayburn.blogspot.com/2009/10/not-only-in-japan.html0grayburn@mail.org (Grayburn)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194470842897563811.post-924020669446917953Fri, 25 Sep 2009 09:14:00 +00002009-09-25T11:18:14.398+02:00fashionfrench productsShoppinghttp://www.chanelcocococoon.com/site/#/en/handbags-videos A little indulgence during lunch break.  This and many other cute short movies from Chanel about their new Coco Cocoon bags. Enjoy! Credit: Grayburn (Terms of Use)http://grayburn.blogspot.com/2009/09/chanel-short-movies.html7grayburn@mail.org (Grayburn)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194470842897563811.post-3190341212922499034Tue, 22 Sep 2009 22:28:00 +00002009-09-23T16:59:19.683+02:00Fall/Winter 2009 - 2010french productsmakeupNorth American products It ain't all bad that the weather is changing on us.  All it means is that we we spend an extra minute layering for the cooler temperature and trying out new makeup colors for Fall.  Right now I'm drooling over 2 particular collections from Chanel and MAC.  They are calling my name. On Chanel:  I would buy anything with the words 'Laque' or 'Lacquered' on them.  http://grayburn.blogspot.com/2009/09/calling-my-name-fall-2009.html1grayburn@mail.org (Grayburn)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194470842897563811.post-1307928700038881163Thu, 17 Sep 2009 11:03:00 +00002009-09-17T17:56:07.037+02:00fashionSpecial FeatureSome news to totally follow and watch for.  Chanel's shoot at the Russian embassy in Paris (for Vogue Russia) and Lily Allen as the face for the launch of new Coco Cocoon handbag line (in stores October 3rd). Credit: Grayburn (Terms of Use), chanel.comhttp://grayburn.blogspot.com/2009/09/watch-out.html1grayburn@mail.org (Grayburn)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194470842897563811.post-482349045803855999Thu, 17 Sep 2009 10:47:00 +00002009-09-17T13:04:12.916+02:00fashionSpecial FeatureQuirky yet fun idea:  run from show to show at the New York fashion week with free rides in vintage Fiat 500s.  These rides offer show to show stops and live show streaming to attendees of NYFW (just show your invitation). “While the fashion community is struggling to find cabs, StyleCaster is providing free rides to make their lives easier. While others are taking pictures and postinghttp://grayburn.blogspot.com/2009/09/arrive-in-fiat-style.html0grayburn@mail.org (Grayburn)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194470842897563811.post-7914952352275848284Tue, 15 Sep 2009 10:12:00 +00002009-09-15T12:12:36.059+02:00Fall/Winter 2009 - 2010Looking back at the Amsterdam International Fashion Week now long gone (11th edition), my all time favorite show had to be the one put on by Orange Babies.  Enthusiastic displays of dance, fashion, song and makeup artistry wowed audience who were totally immersed in awe.  You can see in the photos below that all of us could not take our eyes off of what was infront of us.  Not to http://grayburn.blogspot.com/2009/09/orange-babies.html1grayburn@mail.org (Grayburn)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194470842897563811.post-1590135335229403278Tue, 01 Sep 2009 15:13:00 +00002009-09-01T17:42:22.620+02:00healthmakeupskinskincarespaSpecial FeatureFeeling tired is not only a physical state but one that is truly tied in with how we feel mentally.  I am amazed at how quickly I can feel revived if I just spend a little time on other and on myself that my outlook is instantly lifted; not to mention my complexion.  And everything good will just follow. A few suggestions on how I go about getting my groove back: 1.  Trigger http://grayburn.blogspot.com/2009/09/things-to-do-after-tiring-day.html1grayburn@mail.org (Grayburn)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194470842897563811.post-7797810522231318923Fri, 28 Aug 2009 10:24:00 +00002009-08-30T20:32:49.446+02:00travel Have been on vacation and listening to this sweet song over and over.  This version is especially sweet with the girl swaying next to him.  Promise to update soon! Credit: Grayburn (Terms of Use), youtube.comhttp://grayburn.blogspot.com/2009/08/sweet-song.html1grayburn@mail.org (Grayburn)