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Cher Lloyd (Want You Back ) Tutorial

2012-01-18T14:19:00.000-08:00

Hey everyone, I haven't been on here for so long. Sometimes I forget I have a blogger account. It's so much easier on here than Wordpress. It's quite nice to browse around the layout again. I have placed my google friends connect on my blog BeautySauce.com as I also forgot I had that! I'm so silly.

Since it's I'm here I thought I'd share my latest tutorial for those who hadn't seen it, It's a very smoky rimmed eye with lilac lips.

I know some may have seen this already on my current blog BeautySauce.com

It has been nice to pop back again and who knows if I get more time I might be able to create more content for Glitterdollz7.

Take care all and hope to see you on BeautySauce, I've got reviews and looks of the day on there to read at your leisure.

Take Care xxx

Im not M.I.A im over here

2011-06-02T12:54:00.000-07:00

Have some of you wondered why I havent posted in a while and where I am?

Well if you follow me on Facebook or Twitter you will know I have created a brand new site that has the functions I've always dreamt of from my blog. Ask lovely Liloo, I have been wanting tabs and labels for the longest time and now I can bring you all that.

I have categories for product reviews, new products, tutorials, L.O.T.D, nails etc there's heaps. I am keeping this blog open until I have transferred all the content over as it wasn't as easy as just moving all my posts from here to my new site as the functions are completely differnt so unfortunately I have the task of manually transferring it all.

You can subscribe by email, google, feeder and more so there's never a need to miss out. It's gonna be hot! http://beautysauce.com/

See the snap shot!

P.S ALL MY TUTORIAL PRODUCT LISTS WILL BE ON BEAUTYSAUCE

Rimmel Glam eyes - 2 looks one product

2011-05-20T07:53:00.000-07:00

Rimmel have developed a new mascara to take you from Day to Night in one swoop.

The Glam'Eyes Day2Night Mascara creates two very different looks using a double cap system: for a naturally long Day look select Length; for Night opt Volume to maximise lash for seriously thick lashes.

Natural

The wand works by twisting the first cap to release the separating lengthening wand, this contains enough product to make lashes look defined but the bristles in the wand separate the lashes. Placing the wand back into the tube and twisting the second cap pushes the brush into the product and releases it without scraping any off. This means more mascara is deposited onto the lashes for a thicker look.

Same brush just different amount of product!

It's difficult to find the time to take make-up off and start again when your nipping out from work to a party or night out so I have some tips to help you get out the door and into that bar quicker.

For an office to party look try layer over your day make-up by using a darker eyeshadow on the outer corner of the eye and pull under the lower lash line. Apply a black liner to the waterline and smudge along the top and lower lashes with a cotton bud then complete the look by applying the Volume on Rimmel Glam'eyes.

You can see the difference in the three looks provided in the pictures. I was pleasantly surprised by the formula, the wand achieved different looks and made me feel like I actually had nice lashes without the need for falsies!

Review

Application -Very easy to use, twist the cap to revel the brush
Colour payoff - Very pigmented
Scent - Very light
Shade - Black
Packaging - Black and pink plastic tube.

Overall - Great 2in1 eye product and did what I expected from it.

*This is a sponsored post.

Birthday Giveaway Winner

2011-05-17T10:00:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to Erica Rogers-Beckley for winning the 'Birthday Giveaway' prize. Check your email hun.

You win:

SleekMakeup Primer palette

Barry M and Buzz nails, lips and eye set

Nailene Couture nails
3 gorgeous earrings from Lucy Jo's Little Gems

Thank you to everyone who follows me, I wrote a post but some of you probably weren't all aware I held the giveaway as there were no requirements as it was for my lovely followers only.

I will be having more of these giveaways on my new site which is almost ready and the launch prize is freaking amazing!!!

I hope you guys will show as much support over there as you have here, I have improved much of the functionality and aesthetics so you can find my posts and videos easily.

Kisses xx

Ask the experts!

2011-05-17T09:32:00.000-07:00

Global giants P&G are holding a Summer Spa event where you will get to ask ten of P&G's brand ambassadors questions relating to beauty and grooming. There will also be tutorials to help you along the way.

You will need to select from the poll below which questions you would most like answered then this information will be gathered and sent to the ladies at The Beauty Button Emma and Katie where they will go backstage and on the broadcast to grill the ambassadors will your questions!

See three of the ambassadors in question below.

Simon Bryer - System Professional

Caroline Barnes - Maxfactor

Michael Douglas - Silvikrin and Shockwaves.

The Poll

Win a prize bag!

If you have a beauty or grooming question that isn't on the poll then write your question in the comments section and on the night the ambassadors will answer 'Wildcard' questions taken from your blog comments. The best bit is if your question is chosen you will win a P&G prize bag filled with lots of key P&G beauty items! Please remember you will need to leave some contact details next to your comment so they can contact you if you win. You don't have to put sensitive info like an address and phone number though however an email address would be great.

Make sure to check back after the event has taken place on the 2nd of June to see the results of the poll and to see whether you have been a lucky winner!

*This is a ponsored post

It's Paula's Choice.

2011-05-16T08:31:00.000-07:00

The choice of a 'Cosmetics Cop'

Paula's Choice is a skin care and cosmetics brand created by Paula Begoun who has an impressive 30 years experience in the cosmetics industry. During these years she has been able to analyse thousands of products so she really knows what works for the consumers.

The has lead Paula to create an affordable range with state-of-the-art formulas based on reliable, published skincare research. All products are 100% fragrance and colourant free because this is simply what’s best for your skin. All the products are cruelty free – no products are tested on animals at any stage of product development; and all products are presented in environmentally friendly, minimalist packaging each designed to ensure product efficiency.

The standout product in the range is the RESIST Daily Smoothing Treatment with 5% Alpha Hydroxy Acid. I have read the reviews and they all gave an impressive 5 stars with glowing reports of skin brightening.

Price: £25.15

The key features of this is that it brightens and exfoliates dull, tired and sun-damaged skin with its 5% glycolic acid plus 0.5% salicylic acid. It also reduces signs of aging, including wrinkles, sun damage, and discolorations, corrects uneven skin tone and restores a healthy, radiant, firmer look to your skin.

Please be vigilant with this form of skincare as it can increase sensitivity to the sun and particularly the possibility of sunburn. Take care to use sunscreen and limit sun exposure for a week after using the treatment.

Paula’s Choice are offering fans of Paula and the Paula’s Choice range the exciting chance to win an afternoon tea with the Cosmetics Cop herself! The exclusive afternoon tea with Paula will be held at the Rose Lounge at London’s swish Sofitel Hotel on the 13th of June 2011. During the afternoon tea you can discuss all your skin care concerns and get your very own personal skin care consultation. Plus Paula will be on hand to bust the latest myths from the beauty industry with an insight into what’s going to be the latest must have ingredients to watch out for.

How to enter

Subscribe to the Paula’s Choice monthly newsletter before 31/05/2011 and be in with the chance to enter the prize draw. There will also be a number of other great Paula’s Choice prizes for the runners up. As a newsletter subscriber you will receive exclusive monthly Paula’s Choice offers, interesting articles on beauty and skin care and have access to the presale of all our new product launches.

Competition Link:
Link to the competition on Facebook:

The prizes on offer:

1st prize: Three people will win afternoon tea sessions with Paula Begoun (including transport to London).
2nd prize: Two people will win Paula’s Choice skin care sets (worth £135 per set).
3rd prize: Ten people will win a personally autographed copy of Paula's best-selling book 'Don't go to the cosmetics counter without me.'

Winners will be informed via email by 01/06/2011. Restricted to UK citizens only.

This is a sponsored post.

New Releases - Real Techniques by Samantha Chapman

2011-05-11T05:22:00.000-07:00

Professional Make-up artist and beauty blogger Samatha Champan has launched a new line of brushes made from synthetic fibres.

The brushes are split into three categories, base (foundation etc) your finish (powders, bronzers etc) and your eyes. Each category has its own coloured handle to make it easier for you to see which brush you need and also looks more uniform.

As I mentioned the bristles are made of synthetic fibres, they're super soft taklon bristles and hand cut for a fantastic tapered finish.

Currently there's three brush sets and seven individual brushes available to purchase.

Take a look at the tools

Lash/brow comb and small shading brush - Both £6.99

Left powder brush - £10.99 and Right foundation brush - £8.99

Left - Blush brush - £9.99, Right - Stipple brush - £10.99

Kabuki Brush - £10.99

The Kits

Starter set -£18.99

Core Collection - £18.99

Travel essentials £18.99

Watch the video - Its is in 2 parts. This is part 1

There's some amazing brushes in there if I had to mention favourites it would be the Core collection kit, Stipple brush and Angled foundation brush.

All available now at Love-makeup.co.uk

Daily Fashion - Red Jeans

2011-05-08T10:45:00.000-07:00

Jeans - Topshop

Top - Topshop

Shoes - ASOS

Satchel - Topshop

keep an eye on blog and LookBook as I will be doing a relaxed look with these jeans.

Get Sketching

2011-05-06T04:14:00.000-07:00


The Illamasqua School of Make Up Art have developed a new technique called Skin Sketching.

It's not a brand new concept as it was first seen on Greta Garbo in the 1940's, she used a black pencil to create the illusion of depth in the crease and ever since make up lovers have tried to re-create this image but are in search of the right products.

Modern lives are bound in an endless chain of time constraints, practicality, and tiny clutch bags, which conspire to make the luxury of make-up application before, during or even after work an endless challenge.

Therefore, the Illamasqua School of Make-Up Art, a hub of unbridled creativity, has developed a simple yet brilliant solution to tick all the boxes of time, practicality and space saving – the Skin Sketching Technique.

Skin Sketching enables you to define, contour and highlight your face all using Illamasqua Medium Pencils. Choose from the two categories of neutral or vibrant tones to create a wide range of looks, from subtle contouring to bright graffiti for your eyes!

Watch the tutorial to see how to easily these pencils blend and how with a darker pencil you can take your looks from Day to Night.

The Secret of the Skin Sketching Technique: Neutrals

1. Smudge Medium Pencil in ‘Vow’ (nude apricot) all over the eyelid to reduce redness and blemishes and create a soft nude base.

2. Draw Medium Pencil in ‘Flinch’ (soft charcoal) along your upper socket line and under the eye for definition.

3. Scrawl Medium Pencil in ‘Honour’ (rich brown) on the outer third of the eye and on your bottom waterline for sexy smokiness.

4. Blend the three colours together with Blending Brush I.

Alternatively, experiment with Illamasqua’s array of Vibrant Tones to tap into Summer’s colour-blocking brights trend.

This technique is simple and requires less tools and products than it would normally to achieve a similar effect. In 2009 I created this look for a contest on YouTube, The brief was to create a eye make-up look using ONLY pencils. No eyeshadow, bases or creams were allowed, I used blue and brown eyeliners and the effect was very good and actually didn't crease like I imagined. The Illamasqua pencils are creamy, long lasting and blendable so the finished look will be flawless in comparison to my look.

The beauty of using pencils is that you can create highlight, shade and colour without bursting your make-up bag.

Illamasqua Medium Pencils £13.00

Navy shades

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

In my latest make-up TUTORIAL I re-created a magazine cover of Anne Hathaway for Elle 2010.

Originally done by Kay Montano I used a palette of Navy and Black.

The Navy I used was from the Dior 5 colours All in One Artistry Palette, as not everyone may have this I have found a couple of accessible shades that come very close to the colour I used.

The navy I used was the top left shade, below you can see the colour it appears and the other brands that look similar.

Either of these could be used in its place

If you are wanting to build your eyeshadow collection Contrast is a colour to have, I use it on its own or as a depth colour.

Ok I admit it...

2011-05-05T07:01:00.000-07:00

For some time I have had comments from subscribers on YouTube and fellow bloggers saying there's a definite similarity between me and Sarah Jessica Parker. I really failed to see it other than we have long features and blue eyes oh and of course because we're both really exceptionally stylish haha just kidding.

This picture actually freaked me out a little, it's really strange to see someone with such similar features. Apart from the long face and nose look at the eyebrows, eye shape and mouth. Freaky.

Anyway I just put this up to kinda admit to the lovely ladies I met at a recent event that sometimes I can look alot like her.

Daily Fashion - Bright Macs

2011-05-04T03:49:00.000-07:00

Hype? go on

Click read more to see more pictures and the video

Simple post today as this one has a video you can watch too!

Its only 1 minute 25 seconds so please take a look and if your on Lookbook come find me http://lookbook.nu/glitterdollz7

Dress- Motel

Shoes Faith

Mac - Ebay

Belt - Cruise

Bracelets - Miss selfridges

Raybans - Sunglasses hut

The short video

New Tutorial - Anne Hathaway Elle 2010

2011-05-03T06:25:00.000-07:00

Continuing with my Front Cover tutorials on YouTube I chose this gorgeous picture of Anne Hathaway. It shows how to make smokey look elegant!

I am seeing too many girls go all out when doing the "smokey eye" although there's no limitations to make-up there's certain guidelines that can make the look appear clean and proffessional. However if you miss the guidelines it can look dirty, messy and cheap.

My top tips to get that pro smokey eye.

1 - Smokey eye DOES NOT mean just black or grey. You can create a smokey eye with any colour as long as you graduate into a darker shade.

2 - Keep it clean! Its all about the eyes so don't pile on the powder, foundation, blusher, highlighter and loads of gloss. It tinkers on the side of cheap. It looks pretty against clean fresh looking skin and a soft lip. You can even have a little bit of a brighter lip as long as the skin looks simple.

3- Do you foundation last if you use very dark colours or loose pigment.

4 - A smokey eye shouldn't need tonnes of products. I used 2 colours on the eye and an eyeliner!

Products used

Eyes

Dior 5 colour palette in Navy
MAC carbon eyeshadow
Maxfactor liquid effect pencil in black
Maxfactor false lash effect mascara

Lips

Nars Barberella
Jemma Kidd glosstick in Turtle Bay

Face

Myface cosmetics foundation in Medium
MAC Studio fix NW25

Watch the Video

Enjoy!

P.S I had so many comments and emails to catch up on just so you didnt think I wasn't replying to my lovely comments anymore x

I want candy

2011-05-01T04:17:00.000-07:00

Click read more for swatches

As clashing prints and colour blocking is huge in the fashion world right now it feels right to wear these acidic candy colours on the nails and guess what...there's no rules.

Wear a different colour on each nail, clash the polish with your outfit or go wild and go fluro. In my eyes the brighter the better right now. I have already wrote about the Essie polish that I have added in my loves right now. Yes it applies pretty poorly and you DO need 2 layers but its the best bright polish I have.

These's are my top three I am loving right now.

I bought this in Miami, you may still be able to purchase in the US or Ebay.

This is an orange on the nails but next to the Essie it looks coral. Very pretty colour and only £1.50!

Yellow nail polishes are one of the strangest colours to wear but thankfully the shades have improved from the dated ones that made nails look stained and dirty. I love the sunshine effect this has, I wear it and feel sunny instantly. Also £1.50

On my nails as I type

Top Tip

Want your nail polish to look super bright?
Simple, apply a white polish first and it will make the bright shades on top stand out!

Fashion News - Newlook's fab collab

2011-04-30T14:16:00.000-07:00

I am looking forward to the release of the fantastic range of shoes designed by six students from the London College of Fashion. New Look has collaborated with LCF holding a competition for the lucky students on the Cordwainers MA course to design a shoe to be sold to the public in May.

The amazing Jimmy Choo also studied there so standard is huge!

See the other designers shoes at Vogue.co.uk

A Liberated look

2011-04-29T06:56:00.000-07:00

I started collecting MAC face charts a couple of years back and love looking through them once in a while.
As I will be making them a frequent guest on my channel I thought I'd start with a smokey eye with a bit of a difference. I love this look, it makes the eyes seem larger which is great because typically a smokey eye can make eyes often appear smaller. Its pretty simple to do and easily adaptable for those who have different eye shapes

#TIP- If you have close set eyes try missing out so much depth on the inner corner and your eyes will appear wider

Or if your eyes are wide set place depth on the inner corners and keep it softer on the outer edge for a more close set look.

Products used

Eyes

MAC Purple shower es
MAC Scene es
MAC Typographic es
Bourjois pen liner
Ardell lashes

Lips

OCC Memento liptar

Face

MAC Face and Body N3 foundation
MAC Beauty powder in Peaceful
Jemma Kidd iVogue 5th Avenue blush

Watch the tutorial

Would you wear this?

Review - Jemma Kidd brushes

2011-04-23T14:03:00.000-07:00

Being thoroughly impressed with the Pro brush range by Jemma Kidd I thought it was time to show you guys which brushes I rate from the collection and what I have been using them for. As silly as that may seem sometimes I find alternative ways of using products and tools other than what they are intended for.

Below is the selection of brushes I have, they have all been tested and used for over two months so you can rest assured I gave these a fair trial.

'This innovative pointed foundation brush imitates a finger tip making it perfect for all over blending of foundation. Amazing softness achieved with a carefully selected blend of hair. Sweeps around facial 3-dimensions to create the right amount of pressure for the perfect foundation product payoff. Blends product effortlessly. Pointed synthetic head fits ideally around the orbital cavity of the eye and applies perfect pressure to help minimise imperfections.'

Originally I started using this just for creamy products but it works quite well with liquid foundation too, I mainly use it as a contouring brush.

'Use this flat polishing brush with mineral make-up and setting powder. Flat hair bundle creates a polished effect when brush is swept in mini circular motions. Synthetic hair bundle allows artist to stipple and press product to the skin. Blends product effortlessly and ensures even application. Applies perfect pressure to help minimise imperfections.'

This is probably my most used brush, applies my highlighter and cream blush like a dream

'Use for adding eye colour and for detailing certain areas. For example, highlighting the inner tear duct will widen the eye.'

I mainly use this to place colour on to large areas like the lid

'Use this blurring brush to diffuse product across the eye lid and blur edges.'

This brush is like a MAC 217 and 224 it blends brilliantly!

'Use this detail and depth brush underneath the eye and hard to reach corners and creases. By applying colour to the crease of the eye this will add depth.'

I love creating a smokey eye with this brush, it's a brilliant tool for depositing shadow on the lower lashline for the 'Mary - Kate and Ashley Olsen' look.

'Use this fine liner brush to create depth along the lash line. By applying a thin line along the root of the eyelashes it will give the appearance of more volume & open up the eye.'

Great alternative to the Benefit 'Get Bent Brush'

'Use this sharp and define brush to line and fill your eyes, lips and brows.'

Great for creating straights lines

'Use this detailing brush to highlight and detail small areas with precision.'

I use this as a lip brush as it gives amazing control .

My Opinion

These brushes have been a part of my daily routine since I acquired them. I found they hardly shed at all and worked as well if not BETTER than my expensive M.A.C brushes.

My Must Haves

This would me much easier if I just listed the one I wouldn't include as an essential which is the Medium Shader brush. The rest I must say are either muti - purpose or essentials for that smokey eye and defined line looks or creating gorgeous skin.

Shop

http://jemmakidd.com/categories.php

Note - These brushes were sent for review purposes. All opinions and photographs are my own.

Watch the video

Have any of you tried Jemma Kidd brushes?

Get bronze Lauren's Way

2011-04-23T11:24:00.000-07:00

The Only Way Is Essex star Lauren Goodger has recently launched a Gorgeous new tanning range aptly named Laurens Way.

The range comprises of two products, a Self-Tanning Mousse (RRP £17.95) and a Self-Tanning Lotion (RRP 15.95) You can also get these as a Duo for £33.90.

It is said both formulas guarantee a flawless golden finish with no streaking or patchiness and moisturise your skin to leave it healthy and hydrated.

I'm glad that celebrities and those in the public eye are encouraging a safe way of tanning especially the impressionable youth of today. Lauren obviously feels the same - "I feel very passionate about my new venture. Everyone wants the perfect holiday glow and I feel my products help to achieve the Summer glow look in a safe way"

Lauren's Way Original Self - Tan Lotion has an inspired formula which is specially created to give you the richest, deepest tan. Infused with a silky moisturiser and long lasting colour, simply smooth on to deliver an ultra-even tan, whatever your skin type. It’s easy to use and if you desire a darker tan, Lauren's Way Original Self-Tan Lotion can be reapplied over consecutive days delivering the ultimate tan.

Available athttp://laurengoodgerofficial.co.uk/ and on http://facebook.com/laurengoodgerofficial

I look forward to using this product as I'm in search of a self tan that is moisturising and golden in colour so hopefully I have found my match :)

A little insight into my life

2011-04-21T13:13:00.000-07:00

Your support always means alot to me, I am trying to make my site a little more original and exciting for you guys as I know there's so many of us bloggers out there that it's inevitable we end up looking similar. I feel at the moment I'm not entirely settled. None of my accounts are linked so I have to post on twitter and facebook manually which takes up extra time I don't really have. I spend on average around 40+ hours a week on my blog and YouTube and I'm not earning a salary so it shows how dedicated I am.

At the moment I can't work until my son is allocated more hours at nursery, he goes 2 days a week which is great for him as he has really came on leaps and bounds but unfortunately they cant offer me any more days right now and for some reason nursery's up here have big waiting lists. I refuse to put him in private nursery so I waited on a list for 3 months just for those 2 days, madness!

I'm lucky to have an understanding partner who really pushed me into all of this and doesn't mind taking a back seat while I sit for hours typing away.

Since the age of 16 I have always had a job, at one stage 3 at once. I come from a working class background with a strong sense of work ethic ,even when I was at college studying I worked. So when I moved to Scotland and had my child it was so frustrating unemployed. I spent some months working at Miss Sixty when I was pregnant but the store went into admission (or something like that) and no one would employ me being pregnant.

It was hard being a first time mum and having no family or friends around me up in Scotland (I did make 2 lovely friends) but some how I just got on with it and boredom led me to YouTube then Blogging. I admire those like Lauren Luke and Kandee Johnson as they were the first girls that really took off on the small screen. They have done so well for themselves and both with children in tow. Go on Girls!!

I hope that I can make my son proud of me and feel like I contributed towards the good things in life for him. I sometimes feel I'm in the shadow of my partner as he plays football professionally and has career that our son can get excited about when he's a little older Although he's not super famous or rich like these premiership players he still has that 'cool' job that makes me feel the need to achieve too.

Getting the column in FACEON magazine elevated me into a new place of happiness and gave me motivation to succeed and progress. My aim is to be happy and successful in my passion which is what I'm doing right now, oh and some print and runway make-up.

This post is way longer than what I thought in my head but I'm having a Carrie moment and just typing as though I'm actually talking to you which is weird.

Thank you for all your support so far and I hope you keep enjoying my work and spread the word to people you think might also like it so that I can reach my goal :)

I have a Bloglovin' button so if you love please give it a push.

Thanks for taking the time to read this.

Peace, love and happiness xx

Daily Fashion - Circus Shirt

2011-04-21T08:55:00.000-07:00

Love taking pictures of flowers and foliage.

As the weather is getting warmer I am have been covering up with shirts instead of coats. It's less bulk and if I want to take it off I can fold it away in my bag.

My heart is a shade of coral

2011-04-20T13:42:00.000-07:00

Credit

My obsession with coral continues with this super charged shade by Rimmel London.

Although it's classed as a new range by Rimmel I have had it a few months. It was a hasty purchase as most of my make-up buys seem to be but this time I'm actually pleased with my spontaneous act in Boots.

My favourite combination for Summer is some natural looking false lashes, dewy skin and bright lips. I could wear this forever as it always looks so fresh and playful.

In the bullet it looks rather red but on the lips the orange shows through.

The formula is very moisturising and highly pigmented, both excellent plus points but it can mean one bad thing - The dreaded lipstick teeth!

When it is creamy and pigmented it spreads fairly easily so rubbing the lips together can cause lipstick from just inside the lip to get on the teeth.

The TRICK - Simply blot on a tissue or use your finger to remove excess.

Price - Around £6.99

Application - Very smooth and creamy may need a brush for more precise lines.

Colour payoff - Very pigmented.

Scent - Very light fruity scent.

Shade -140 Kiss Me

Packaging - Pretty pink mirrored casing.

Overall - Great lipstick, good choice for those with dry lips as it provides moisture to keep them looking more hydrated.

Hands up if your a coral lover!

Bit GAGA and Bazaar to say the least

2011-04-19T07:50:00.000-07:00

Just thought I'd share some usual Gaga madness with her new cover for Harpers Bazaar for May 2011. I have no words really other than she's an artist in every form. Warning these pictures are rather barmey.

Not feeling the udder look

Love!

Smallest heels I've ever seen, she could of made an effort ha. She's a gymnast. Got to be!

Like I said a little nuts but I can appreciate the boundaries she pushes. Not for everyone but maybe that's why she is successful, who wants to be like every one else?

Look angelic in an LLD

2011-04-19T07:16:00.000-07:00

What is Summer fashion without a little white dress? even pale girls can wear stark white this time of year as it looks great on everyone.

I have seen these lace or crochet dresses everywhere, although they all look very similar they come in different styles and materials making them perfect for evening wear or casual dressing.

French Connection have a beautiful laser cut leather shift dress at a wopping £300. As it is leather I would chose this particular garment for an evening with some sky high heels.

For Daytime go for lighter more floaty fabrics making them cooler in the sun and perfect for travelling to that holiday destination. Wedges or brogues look great paired with them especially in the toffee and tan hues.

Take a look in H&M for some affordable version or check out Isabella Oliver and French Connection
for some seriously amazing dresses. These are just some of the ones I've seen so far that caught my eye.

Accessorise to win

2011-04-18T11:11:00.000-07:00

This is a launch with a difference, Nivea and ASOS are giving you the chance to win an entire capsule collection by accessorising 4 dresses at ASOS.com

To celebrate the launch of Nivea Invisible for Black and White deodorant, Nivea have joined ASOS in creating an exclusive four piece monochrome collection of dresses (seen above).

Every week there's 50 lucky winners who each win all four dresses by simply entering the competition HERE and accessorising each dress.

The competition starts 18th April and ends 31st May 2011.

The clever formula in the new Invisible for Black and White range means whites stay white and blacks keep black for longer thus meaning less stains and marks.

Nivea has six products in the range available for both men and women in either spray or roll on.

It was fun to think about accessorising according to the occasion, you get to chose from 4 items per dress then get entered for a chance of winning. I'm keeping my fingers crosses as I love the black dress (pictured bottom)

ENTER THE COMPETITON HEREor go to ASOS.com

Disclaimer - This is a sponsored post on behalf of ASOS and Nivea for the new Invisible for Black and White range.

Good Luck to you guys, make sure you let me know if you win!

Gwen Stefani is my hero

2011-04-17T13:45:00.000-07:00

As you may have gathered from the title I'm rather partial to a bit Gwen Stefani, the main reason is that even though she is ridiculously stunning she keeps her own sense of style and made urban dressing cool. I have mentioned in previous posts about my lack of enthusiasm for dresses and skirts as a teenager even into early twenties.

I loved the whole 90's look which was low rise jeans and combats with cropped vests, picture the late Aaliyah. Gwen embodied this look and made tomboy look sexy by simply adding glossy hair and a red lip.

As an absolute trendsetter, it was no surprise to find Gwen was the cover for UK Elle April 2011. To kick off my series of Cover Looks I began with this beautiful image as it's superbly elegant and simple to achieve. I used a slightly deeper shade on the lips, in the cover shot Gwen's lips are more of a purple shade but I wanted to use my Chaos pencil by NYX as it's amazing.

Breaking down the look

This is a dark lip light eye combination, with shades of champagne and bronze on the lids and berry on the lips. A definite glamazon look, this wouldn't be complete with out gentle contouring and dewy skin.

Watch the tutorial on this here

Products Used

Eyes

MAC Phloof
Myface cosmetics eyeliner brown
Sleek Makeup palette Original bronze shade
Lashes Salon System no 50

Lips

NYX Lip pencil in Coffee
NYX Lip pencil in Chaos
NYX Lip lacquer in Love in Paris

Face

Clarins Skin Illusions Foundation in Wheat
Jemma Kidd Blush in South Beach
Jemma Kidd Dewy Radiance Creme in Iced Gold

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