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Style Me Vintage

2015-01-08T06:40:00.001-08:00

I've had this book for a while and I absolutely love it!, it's a fantastic book for how to step by step tutorials on vintage hairstyles such as victory rolls, beehives, 40s waves. The book also tells you what equipment and brushes I'll need in order to achieve the looks.

The books written by Belinda Hay the founder of the painted lady boutique.

Published by anovabooks

www.paintedladyboutique.com

MUA lip lacquer ... Best find!!

2015-01-07T00:39:00.001-08:00

I've been obsessed with the Lime Crime velvetines but find them to be a little drying on my lips, especially in this weather. However the good news is I've discovered MUA liplacquers which are amazing and for £3 a total bargain, the same velvet matte finish but found them to be much kinder on the lip, much creamier and less sticky, you can buy on line or in superdrug, they normally have more of a range online though, now go forth and be fabulous!! 😘

Hello 2015!!...its been a while

2015-01-03T10:31:00.001-08:00

Ive just logged on for the first time in almost a year, and I have to say I'm very overwhelmed by the lovely comments and feedback I have received while I've been away!. I didn't intend to stop blogging but sometimes life gets in the way and these things fall to the wayside. I have made a commitment to try and blog at least once a week.

So what have i been up to? The 2 years or so I've concentrated more on bridal and wedding makeup. (something I really thought I wouldn't enjoy!) as it turns out i absolutely love it!! I have met some wonderful clients, photographers and friends.

I also found time to shoot with a fantastic photographer called Jason Perkins we collaborated on a Betty page inspired shoot which has been of my favourite shoots to date, I absolutely love vintage lingerie and 40s hair and make up, (so was pretty excited,) we even managed to borrow an old vintage classic Cadillac for the day! My model Sophie Lillie was a great sport and didn't seem to mind when two lovely old gentlemen stopped by to admire the Cadillac and the got more than they bargained for!

My son very excited to ride in the Vintage cadillac

A few other things I have collaborated on with Jason , Im looking forward to doing more this year, so watch this space and please do check out his work he's a very talented chap. www.jasonperkinsphotography.co.uk

A shoot i did with Jason and the gorgeous Kirsty Wood which was published for Dolly Rox magazine and also featured in Tattoo and lifestyle ,Kirsty has gone on to be published in various other international tattoo magazines and publications! Not just a pretty face Kirsty is also a very talented tattooist too.

So thats just some of my Highlights from 2013/14 Happy new year!!

Published work for Kaltblut Magazine 'Vagabond'

2013-07-09T13:14:00.000-07:00

check out our behind the scenes video of Vagabond

its been a while!!! Recent work from 2012-2013..

2013-07-09T10:28:00.000-07:00

Hi lovelies its been a while!! I've been busy shooting lots I just thought i'd share some more of my favourite shoots over 2012-2013

This was a lovely little shoot i did with Lucy Rogers. I used silver leaf on the lips to create some texture and light,.On the day the hair dresser actually let us down so I had to do her hair with no hair kit!! i think it turned out pretty well considering!.

This shoot was so much fun!.It was Carmen Maranda vinatge inspired,.I really wanted to make the make up bright and on trend, I painted the blue eyebrows on with kryolan , and used pop of yellow on the lids.

This shoot was one of my favourites to date! we drove down to Somerset and shot in a beautiful restored gypsy carrige on a quaint little farm,. I was fortunate to work with a fantastic creative team Rosie Williams styled the shoot and the lovely Claire Huish was the photographer. both very talented ladies!! please check them out!. Our lovely model was Hazel @ gingersnap agency.

Into the Wilderness..Teenbook issue 2

2012-01-09T10:23:00.000-08:00

Hey guys sorry i haven't been blogging lately been a very busy lady! i thought i'd share with you some of my latest published work. Teenbook is a new online magazine packed with fashion features, street style and fab articles. I had the pleasure of doing the make up for the teenbook for an editorial called "into the wilderness".

The photographer is Claire Huish http://www.clairehuishphotography.co.uk/ A very talented fashion photographer who I have shot with a few times, love her work!

Stylist: Naomi Farmer featuring peices by Designer Scottacus Anthony http://www.scottacusanthony.com/

Model: Arabela Stanforth@ models one

We shot at a beautiful location in the New forest, Dorset .

Check out the issue and teenbook mag http://issuu.com/teenbook/docs/teenbook_issue_2/76

Ziad Ghanem backstage London Fashion week! (with AOFM)

2011-10-08T07:20:00.000-07:00

I was so excited when I was selected to be part of the backstage make up team for London fashion week! working with the AOFM pro team is aways a treat!

Of all the shows the most iconic for me had to be ZIAD GHANEM. after last years triumph I was truly inspired by the theatrics of the show, it was both magical and original. could they really top that?

Key makeup artist Michelle Webb (who was also responsible for February2011 LFW look for Ziad) came up with the individual looks for each model! all the models were artists or creative people of some kind, which really made the spirit of the show and made it less conventional! the looks ranged from totally black face to intricate roses painstakingly painted on to the face.

The show has been the highlight of my career so far! working with such a wonderful team and makeup artist make the hard work all worthwhile.I look forward to more shows with AOFM and LFW 2012!

Designer Scottacus Anthony lookbook shoot

2011-10-08T06:31:00.000-07:00

I had the pleasure of doing the make up for the very Talented fashion Designer Scottacus Anthony, (you can check out the full collection on his website) the pieces for his graduate (featured at Graduate fashion week 2011) collection are Draped in rich purple pink and blue tones and detailed with intricate laser cut leather and wool!!..truly inspiring pieces and finished off with beautiful jewellery and accessories to match like the necklace below!! love it.

The photographer was Claire Huish who I have worked with a few times, love working with Claire her compositions are beautiful and really has an eye for fashion photography.

The inspiration for the make up was statues and stone, I used mac face & body white/C1 on Lucy to give her that pale look and heavy contouring to create the statuesque lines. on the eyes i used black crystals and pigment set with mixer medium and eyelash glue, For the hair I gave lucy a bun to keep it simple yet elegant.

Graduate fashion week 2011

Beauty shoot with Faith Mason

2011-08-04T13:09:00.000-07:00

So last week I had a fabulous shoot with the very talented Faith Mason, we wanted to do a beautiful beauty shoot with a slight edge, we shot in faiths bedroom against a blank wall, which was very effective, I love the simplicity of the images.The model Candice looked amazing considering she has only modeled a few times!

...The products I used were:

Mac strobe cream as a base
Mac face and body C3
Mac skin finish in soft and gentle to highlight
Bobby Brown concealer palette (natural bisque) to lighten and slightly conceal eyebrows
YSL lip stick and gloss (Rouge volupte' 22)
For the hair I used Babyliss hair crimpers!! (oldskool)

Vintage Hair and Make up With Lucy in Disguise

2011-07-13T12:01:00.000-07:00

I had a great day at The Big Feastival hosted by Jamie Oliver last week, A festival for food, wine lovers and great acts with the proceeds going to charity.

I was invited to work with a great creative team called The Hair&Make-Up Dept, Headed up by the lovely Natasha Devedlaka and her husband who is a fabulous hairdresser Michael Price. They will be managing the salon in the new Lucy in Disguise shop in Soho. Specialising in vintage hair and make up.

We were based in the WI tent (Women's Institute) along side Lucy and disguise clothing. There were also fantastic acts with hula hoops ,a great talk from Gizzy Erskine not to mention the mouthwatering chocolate brownies everywhere!!..

It was also a real pleasure to meat the Shoreditch Sisters a lovely group of ladies from the WI.
(below) Tara and Becky They do a great deal of fundraising and events so defintaley contact your local WI group!... Its not just for old ladies in twin sets and pearls anymore!

Throughout the day we created vintage inspired looks for the public ranging from 1950s to glam 80s! all free with a suggested donation to Jamies children's charity.

Check out Lucy in Disguise if you haven't already, gorgeous vintage collections for high end and more affordable lines too..

Kakuyasu Uchiide’s Eyelashes

2011-06-28T09:54:00.000-07:00

I have been looking for some inspiration for a creative beauty shoot and came across these images, The make up is by Kakuyasu Uchiide he is the head makeup artist for Shu Uemura and International artistic director of the company. I love eyelashes and I cherish my Shu eyelash curlers they are the best!! If your into eyelashes its definitely worth checking out their website! superb quality with individual styles from natural to fantasy..and the Tokyo lash bar is inspiring!

I think eyelashes have the ability to transform your face they are the feminine focal point of your face in my opinion, I was not blessed with luscious eyelashes so i do my best to accentuate them with curling and good mascaras such as Max factor masterpiece, MAC zoom lash and YSL are super too.

http://www.shuuemura.co.uk
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Backstage Make up at Graduate Fashion Week London

2011-06-09T11:50:00.000-07:00

Hi Lovelies I have just got back from 3 days of fabulousness backstage at the GFW London. I had the pleasure of representing AOFM the make up was sponsored by Rimmel

We were given a large assortment of their products to use for the duration of the show .I have to say I'm not a big fan of cheap make up but I was pleasantly surprised by the Rimmel foundations they had a great colour range and the colour stay gave a really nice finish the only downside was that they don't do tones for darker skin.

We were split into two teams for each theatre I was in team B along with a load of lovely ladies who have trained at the academy and are now freelance makeup artists in their own right.

We also had the lovely Ariane Poole (Make up artist) directing and designing the looks for the the teams along with her assistant Melisa Green.

AOFM ladies

Over the days we were given demos of the designed looks which we had to emulate for all the shows, ranging from very natural to heavy eyes and bold lips.

The Loreal pro team did an amazing job with the hair too!

Loreal Team

There was some awesome collections and I'm very proud to be part of the show! All in all i had a blast and met some wonderful people who I will definitely be staying in contact with. We also got to keep the products we used so that was a nice bonus too!

Natural with dark lip

Black smokey eye

Lydia Garde Folk Fashion Shoot

2011-05-25T08:57:00.000-07:00

I recently collaborated on a lovely editorial shoot with talented photographer Lydia Garde, the theme of the shoot was Folk and she even managed to hire a professional team of Morris dancers!!

We shot in Lulworth a small village off the coast of Dorset. I really enjoyed the shoot and think the pictures turned out fantastic!

I kept the make up quite soft and pastel as the colours she was wearing were very bold and vibrant.

The styling was lovely especially the hat that Lydia made..i thought that was a nice touch. Check out her website.

http://www.lydiagarde.com/

Amazing Paperself eyelashes!!..

2011-05-22T13:11:00.000-07:00

I stumbled across this fabulous collection of eyelashes from Paperself, a lovely little company that makes cool things from..yes you guessed it paper! They have been featured in 2011 fashion week and have transcended down to the high street.

You can find them on ASOS or they have an online shop http://www.paperself.com/ps%20%20all.html prices range from 8-12 pounds!..get some before they run out!!!!!

This summers essential beauty buys !!!

2011-05-18T12:07:00.000-07:00

Hello lovelies well the summer is almost upon us and if the weather forecast is correct we are set for a heatwave..good news for your tan! bad news for your skin!! here are some of my favourite cosmetics that will get you through those long summer days and humid nights

1: Mac Liquid Powder

This amazing powder comes in three shades and in actually made from water!!..the lightweight formula freshens and cools the skin while giving you are gorgeous glow to you face!..dust on lightly with a kabuki brush. available now at your local MAC

2: YSL pure pigment chromatics palette

I cannot say enough about these eye shadows they are awesome!! made with pure pigment the colours are dazzling and if you add water to your brush the colour becomes more intense. Perfect for a hot day they don't crease in the eye socket and come in a range of beautiful shades...available at House of Fraser now for 37 pounds (pricey but oh so worth it)

3: Evian water spray

I stock up on these as I cannot live without them, they are perfect for setting your makeup for the day and cool you down on a hot day..I keep one in my bag and kit at all times and they are a cheaper alternative to the MAC fix and spray

4: Smoochy lip balm

100% natural ingredients and smell so gooooooood you'll want to eat them!! various different flavours..check out the website very cute packaging too. only 4.49

smoochy lips
http://www.gwdihwbalm.co.uk/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&category_id=6&Itemid=26

Master class with MUA Michelle Webb/ St Tropez team and Elle beauty editor at AOFM

2011-05-12T07:58:00.000-07:00

I recently just attended a Masterclass day at AOFM with Michelle Webb, St Tropez team and the beauty editor of Elle Magazine!!!

First was Michelle Webb renowned for her colourful and creative work she has worked on films such as Xmen, Pirates of the Caribbean and her own Zombie movie which is set to be a cult movie classic! I first encountered Michelle when i was on the course at AOFM, she is one of the tutors, I was very inspired by her creativity and down to earth personality. so I was excited to hear she was doing a masterclass!

We started the day with champagne and canopes which was lovely and got to catch up with the girls and what they had been doing.

Michelle started off with a simple yet very effective look using metallic gold tiles as eyebrows and MAC gold pigment mixed with mixer medium for the lip and created a luminous skin tone with strobe cream and Laura Mercier foundation. She brushed concealer through the lashes to give the pale lash effect.

Next she moved on to grease paints/aqua colours and pigment creating a colourful editorial look mixing all the different mediums together to create alternative texture, she started with the eyes building up the colours gradually and did the same on the lips as before with a orange pigment and greasepaint (MAC)

After this look Michelle showed us how to make it quirkier by applying the same method to the neck using grease sticks, Water based paints and pigment, you can just be as creative as you want with this look and go for it.

Next was the St Tropez Class the team and Abi came along to show us how to apply various creams and mouses and how to effectively achive the best tanning results. I have to say i love the skin Illuminates they have three colours white, rose and gold you can you use them to highlight face and body.This product was used in many shows at fashion week (Zac Posen used it for the glowing skin in his show) I will definately be getting them for my kit!you can buy them in boots and superdrug or online at

.http://www.st-tropez.com/gold-skin-illuminator

The last Class was a treat to meet the beauty editor of Elle magazine and pick her brains about the industry and what her job involves. She showed us some tear sheets from issues of Elle displaying trends in makeup colours and looks. It was really intresting to see that what looks are created in fashion shows usually set the key makeup trends for the up and coming seasons. She was presented with a bouqet of flowers at the end of her presentation as a big thankyou from AOFM for taking time from her busy schedule to come and see us..what a lovely lady she was. And what a great day it was! ...cannot wait for the next one.

MAC W,NW and C,NC foundations/concealers whats the difference??

2011-05-03T15:35:00.000-07:00

I have had a few people ask me what the difference between MAC N,NW and C,NC foundations and concealers...I think its confusing as some people think that if you wear a NW foundation you automatically need a NW concealer...This is not the case

W and NW is for peach/pink based skin. Typical pink/peach tones are red heads/fair skinned that don't tan easily

C and NC is for more yellow tones (most common), brunettes, Olive tones Asian and white skin that tans easier

With the concealer you may use a NC foundation but if you have dark circles its likely you will need a NW concealer as the peach tone will counteract the blue in the circles under the eye! and vice versa. the whole face is not just one colour, the eye underneath are almost always pink, blue, green so you need a concealer to counteract this. A good way to do this is with a colour wheel (above)opposites on the chart work with each other so for example green tint concealer will camoflage red as they are opposite on the wheel

If you are in doubt don't be afraid to ask the MAC representatives thats what they are there for!! I hope this helps ;0)

Royal Britania Madness!!!

2011-04-25T06:23:00.000-07:00

Hello Lovelies!!... well in case you've been living on another planet you will not have escaped the fact that the royal wedding is almost upon us!!!...I love a bit of union jack anyway so I'm Uber happy theres lots of lovely things to buy limited edition!

Very excited about the new Chanel collection ,Chanel has announced its move into Oxford Street’s Selfridges store with a new counter set to open this July, and to celebrate the occasion the brand will be launching a limited edition line of make-up.

The collection was created by Peter Phillips, (creative director for Chanel Makeup),Ha has taken his inspiration from the London scene and most likely the impending Royal nuptuals.The London Madness Collection includes new, eye-popping red shades of Rouge Allure and Le Vernis, and the highlight, the Pearly Banner Palette – an ivory, gold and silver highlighter embossed with the Union Jack.

And how could we forget one of the most famous and well loved British designers of all time! This bag is set to be an iconic classic since the untimely death of Alexander McQueen...

And I love this British Lady too my girl crush Jessie J..Giving the American stylistas a run for their money..what great Makeup Artistry..Love it!

And good ol Kate Moss was rocking one of these on recent day out..not toooo Jelous!!!

Love these commemorative necklaces by The Mymbles Daughter..so original..check out the website some lovely little bespoke peices

Oh and just for good measure....mmmmm

The Chanel Brit collection oohh laaa laaaa!!

Hope you all have a lovely day whatever you do!..xxxx

Willow the Wisp shoot in the woods!!

2011-04-21T10:26:00.000-07:00

Last night I did the make up for a shoot that took place in the New Forest woods!.Was so much fun but got a little scary when the sun went down and it was literally pitch black!! ( visions of Blair witch spring to mind) Plus there were wild ponies and foxes watching us...Why I thought gladiator sandals were a good idea I will never know..numerous pony poos later I regretted my fashion over function decision.

The brief was Willow the Wisp and Faith wanted an ethereal look panda eye,dewy skin to make Amy look almost like a forest dwelling being

I used strobe cream mixed with MAC face and body to give the sheer finish trying not cover her lovely freckles!

I used Mac Medium Mixer to apply the Silver glitter pigment to the eye and have to say it lasted 5 hours and didn't budge!! it can be used on anything inc lips! very cool product to be creative with. I kept the lips bare with lots of clear gloss and Vaseline.

I cant wait to see the final images by Faith Mason, the pictures in this Blog were taken by me just to document my work!

1950s Dita Inspired Look.

2011-04-17T10:47:00.000-07:00

Hi y'all well I'm always banging on about Dita so thought it was only time I did a look inspired by her!..hope you find my methods useful!

Products I used:

Shu Umera base mouse SPF
Laura Mercier tinted moisturiser Natural
C2 Mac face and body
Mac colour base LUNA
Mac skin finish powder "soft and gentle "
Gingerly Mac blush
Shu Umera eyeliner pen
Shu Umera Lash curlers
Bone eyeshadow Bobbi Brown
Max factor Masterpiece mascara
Mac Translucent powder
Bobbi Brown concealer 'Natural"
Mac Russian Red Lipstick
Rimmel clear gloss

Face: First I primed my skin with E45 and Shu Moose spf base. left that to soak in then lightly covered my face with LM tint moisturiser and C2 foundation mixed together. Concealed under my eyes and lids and powdered with translucent powder.

Eyes: Mac coulour base ( LUNA) over lids followed by Bone eyeshadow from Bobbi brown. I used Benefit medium brow kit to fill in my brows. Shu Umera liner to wing my eye and mascara to finish (curling eyelashes before mascara)

Lips: Moisturised my lips when I did my face to ensure good surface. (exfoliate if needed) applied lip balm. allowed to sink in for a minute then applied lip liner all over lip to make the colour bolder and last longer ( the lipstick really grips to the skin) finish with MAC Russian red and gloss! to make the lips pop i finish with conceal around the edges of my mouth.

Cheeks: Soft & gentle skin finish on cheekbones and gingerly blush on apples of my cheek.

Have fun xxx

Graduated from AOFM...hooray!

2011-04-04T10:24:00.000-07:00

I am very proud to say I have graduated from AOFM with a certificate of combined Foundation/Advanced Makeup

I have spent two weeks in London on an intensive course covering the broad spectrum of skills needed to be a freelance makeup artist. topics covered were:

Smokey eyes
Foundations- powders creams ,skin base prep and prime and concealing
Eyebrow shaping
Avantgarde make Up
Catwalk make Up
Body painting (greasepaint, and water based)
Bridal
Editorial looks
Sculpting and high lighting for face
Red lips
Ethnic skin and male grooming

The great thing about the course is that we had a tutorial from a different working makeup artist everyday, all of whom have worked in the industry for years, we got to see their portfolios and pick their brains about the industry and what makes a good kit.

We also had a shopping day where we had the opportunity to buy from Bobbi brown,Mac, benefit, Shu Umera, bare essentials and Charles Fox with up to 35% discount!!!..I spent a fortune but love my kit now and cant wait to get to work!

My essentials for a kit are:

Shu Umera SPF Moose base
Shu Umera Eyelash curlers
Shu Umera 7H lip brush
Shu Umera eye liner wirh refills
Mac face and body C1, C2, C3, C4, C5
Mac Medium Mixer (fab for using pigment on lips and eyes)
Mac full coverage for concealing
Mac skinfinish in soft and gentle
Mac strobe cream
Bobbi Brown shimmer bricks
Laura Mercier tinted moisturiser in Bone ,Natural and Golden (perfect for bridal)
Laura Mercier translucent powder for setting
Benefit brow set
AOFM Brush set

I definitely would recommend this course for anyone interested in Makeup and hair as a career...in my opinion its the best out there.

Not only do you get the training but the aftercare is great! you get the opportunity of working at London fashion week and assist on shoots, there are also masterclasses with leading artists in the industry which are free if you do the courses.

http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/profile.php?id=1244653768 AOFM face book page

Academy of Freelance Make Up course

2011-03-18T07:45:00.000-07:00

SO.... I'm a little excited!, I'm off to London for two weeks to train at the AOFM! situated in the heart of the west end they offer a broad range of courses starting from foundation courses to Total pro hair and make Up courses at reasonable prices, I have spent the last year looking for the best school for me that would meet my needs (some of them seem to be a little outdated or overpriced) and judging from the feedback AOFM have received i have definitely made the right choice! they have now opened a school in New york and Paris !!

There are also alot of great Industry names associated with AOFM (Jana Ririnui, Christina Irevedra, Rachel Wood, Jade Hunka, Maria Papaodpoulou all of whom contributed to the AOFM book Make up is Art ( I reviewed this a few weeks ago) and are tutors at the academy.

They also have great working relationship with brands such as MAC, Shu Umera, Bobbi Brown St Tropez and many more. The thing that really appealed to me is the aftercare. Many people do courses and don't know how to take it to the next level this course aims to help you make contacts, network and really get involved in events like London fashion week, magazine shoots and hands on training and assisting, i think that's invaluable to a new face in the industry.

I will keep you all updated with what I'm doing and photos so watch this space..wish me luck ;0D

http://www.aofmakeup.com/v6/flash_london.html
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/profile.php?id=1244653768

choosing the right shade of foundation for your skin tone

2011-03-09T13:26:00.000-08:00

Did you know most women will buy around 7 foundations before they actually find the correct shade to match their skin tone?, Some women will buy a foundation the colour of what they want their skin to be instead of the tone they ought to be! its very tempting to go shades darker but this never looks natural always try and match your exact skin tone (try mixing colours on your hand if you cant find one).

Experts say its best to choose a foundation with a yellow undertone even if you think your complexion is porcelain and pale. Its also important to choose the right type of foundation for your skin type and needs. ( oil based is not good for oily skin).

The best way to test your shade is to stand in natural light and dab some on your jawline up to your cheekbone you can do this with a few and compare the results. You will instantly see the best match and that's your shade..even if it takes 10 trys at least you will be wearing the right foundation!! get samples instead of buying the bottles if you don't want to try in the shop. or ask for help that's what they are there for!!

Foundation guide

You Have: A dull, dry complexion
You Want: Glowing, dewy skin
Try: A hydrating foundation. There are moisturising foundations that deliver sheer coverage (like tinted moisturisers or balms) or medium to full coverage (like creamy liquids and whipped foundations). Stay away from powder and mattifying formulas. They'll zap your skin of oils, leaving your skin looking dry and chalky.

You Have: Oily skin
You Want: Smooth, matte skin
Try: An oil-absorbing foundation. Look for buzzwords like 'oil-free,' 'mattifying,' or 'shine-reducing' on the foundation's packaging. As a general rule, oil-free or oil-reducing liquid foundations impart light to medium coverage, while cream and compact foundations give you full coverage.

You Have: Combination skin
You Want: A uniform complexion that's neither shiny nor dry.
Try: A foundation with silica beads and lecithin. The silica beads soak up oil on your t-zone (forehead, nose & chin), while the lecithin hydrates dryer areas like your cheeks.

My top foundation picks:

Award winning Bobbi brown Natural Finish is perfect for oily skin as its an oil free formula that lasts all day with great coverage in a great range of colours.

I love this foundation its really smooth and leaves a natural finish without that caked look, a little goes a long way!!I wear this everyday. perfect with SPF 15 to keep the wrinkles and sun damage at bay.

Lancome Photogenic luminescence is Ideal for a night out, great coverage without being too heavy and light reflecting particles make the finish flawless!

Love "Love" Magazine...fame and fashion the Androgyny issue S/S 2011

2011-03-01T09:29:00.000-08:00

I have finally succumbed and bought the Love magazine, at 6 pounds its quite a good price as its massive (and looks fab on my coffee table,) I initially bought it because Ive been seeing quite a bit of the Kate Moss andro/lesbian pics and was curious to read the article. Lots of people have had an opinion about it good and bad nudity always causes a little contraversy, Its very tastefull and not "porn" as some have claimed!.

I have to say the imagery is breathtaking its more than a mag its a work of art, the make up is so inspiring and the ingenious layouts and type face is Art deco themed making this a really classy read. The photos by Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott are mind blowing!!

This photo below is from the Marc Jacobs Article "Decadance" with photographers Alasdair McClellan's and Joanne Furniss..i do love a winged eye!

Love this image make up by Pat McGrath

There also a nice article about the New York club scene with transgender models and club kids, I like that they kept it real by not using models..

The only downside is the amount of glossy ads takes up half the book but still lovely images too!

Check them out online http://www.thelovemagazine.co.uk/

Speaking of love i really like these ornaments that i bought from Marks and Spencer..

Morrocan Hair Oil....bye bye frizz

2011-02-26T07:40:00.000-08:00

I was thinking about getting a Brazilian blow dry recently until my lovely hairdresser put me on to this product, my hair is quite fine but curly so I have to painstakingly blow dry and straighten to have a good hair day and use about 4 products which can end up making my hair a bit limp!

This is amazing stuff it leaves no residue on your hair and is actually a treatment as well so is a double bonus! simply apply to wet hair (only a small drop is needed) and dry, it also reduces hair drying time too. you can use everyday without buildup My hair is much shinier and smoother I'm a very happy girl ;0D

I bought a 100ml bottle for 30 quid but you can buy a smaller one for less, they also do some other fab products too which I will be investing in! great thing about this is it also has the bunny on the side of the bottle which is guaranteed to be animal tested free..yay! I bought mine from Tony and Guy but you can buy online too...

http://www.moroccanoil.com/