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Sunday 5 February 2012

Neon bright and nude is right!!

Right now the 1940's screen siren is a hot look!! Its all about nude base, gorgeous sumptuous red lips with sexy kitten flicks created by heavy eyeliner along with rosy cheeks, which so many of us are recreating at the moment!!

Bobbi Brown are always fearless in taking a makeup concept and making it apt and fresh, which makes their new look of 'nudes and neons' a more playful take on classic 1940's look!!


We love the vibrant neon shades of the cheek and lip colour, which still has the classic balance and structure of 1940's makeup. Its a fabulous look to wear on a glam night out and incorporate more funky colours into your outfit - have a look at these gorgeous lip colours from Bobbi Brown website to incorporate neon into your makeup; www.bobbibrown.co.uk

Try the new neon colours and team up with similar bright blush - have a look on the coastal scents blush pallette for a reasonable priced and vibrant blush set; http://www.coastalscents.com/makeup/palettes/face-palettes/pl-012.html
Give 'nude and neon bright' a go!! - remember to keep your base nude, with a dewy finish and gorgeous kitten flicks for a look worthy of a fashionista title!!

Stay beautiful!!
Lxx

Tuesday 24 January 2012

Rouge kisses!!

Sexy, classy, Hollywood, glam, vintage!!! - are just some words that describe wearing show stopping red lipstick!! For me it's a must have and gives an instance 'wow' factor to your look!!

There are so many amazing colours available and different brands out there and it can get overwhelming so have a little look at this fabulous list composed by Marie Claires of their top 10 red lippys;

http://www.marieclaire.co.uk/beauty/best/23974/8/red-lipsticks-best-red-lipstick.html#index=1&slider=off

I love Chanels Rouge Allure range! Team it up with 'Pep and Prime' lip primer by Mac and your lips will look amazing! My advice is to lightly exfoliate your lips in circular movements with an old toothbrush, then apply some Vaseline to moisturise (I love cocoa butter flavor) then apply MAC prep and prime lip primer over your lips. Then using a lip brush, apply the beautiful Chanel Rouge Allure - my fave shade is 'flamboyante' - for kissable lips!!


MWAH!! Voila!! ;-)

Stay beautiful -
Lxx

Thursday 19 January 2012

Wedding worries!!

As the beautiful wedding season fast approaches lots of my lovely bride-to-be's share there fears and worries about the big day!! I always reply with 'and breathe!!'....

It is so easy for me to say that but breathing and keeping calm and keeping on top of your organizing will really help allieviate your challenges. Practice breathing techniques and take some time out to reflect and reassess, ideally in a bubble bath, candles and an amazing wedding note book will help you be as cool as a cucumber..... (beauty tip alert; bath, candles and slices cucumber over your eyes for approx 20 mins will give your peepers a gorgeous fresh 'I'm in control of my big day' look!! Hehe!!) :-)

Treat yourself to a lovely wedding note book, each Sunday evening bullet point on a page the things you need to do that week ahead for the wedding, even down to little tasks like; 'research on the Internet bridesmaid dresses' then on the next few pages make those note pages from your to-list for that week!! Once you have completed give each task a big tick and then the following Sunday evening sit down with a cuppa and focus on your next weekly wedding to-do list!! It sounds simple but is really affective and makes you feel calm, in control and focused!!





Stay beautiful!!

Lxx

Tuesday 17 January 2012

Hair today - gone tomorrow!!!

Up, down, short, long, curly, straight - the list goes on with different hair types!! If coping with how to manage your gorgeous locks isn't hard enough ladies, we are also faced with new trends in hairstyles too!!

Have a look at this fabulous website called 'Fashionising.com' and an article written by Daniel Dykes showcasing the hair trends of this year;

http://www.fashionising.com/trends/b--2012-hairstyles-2012-haircuts-2012-hair-trends-
4338.html#long-hairstyles-2012


Lots more gorgeous hair styles and looks coming soon!!

Stay beautiful!!
Lxx

Sunday 15 January 2012

Na-Na-NARS!!

We are mid way through January and it's beginning to feel a little more normal after the fabulous Christmas festivities!!!

We can now get our heads around what we are going to focus on, plan to and get excited for this year and I want to share some gorgeous 2012 looks and styles with our favourite cosmetic brands...so today I want to share Nars with you all!!

http://www.narscosmetics.co.uk/the-latest/spring-2012

As quoted by the Nars team, the new spring look 2012 look is; Bold colour contrasted with sophisticated shimmer, with candy pink cheeks and berry lips....you will look gorgeous this spring with smokey brown eyes, pretty pink cheeks and strong iconic lip colours!! (image courtesy of British beauty Blogger)


Lxx

Friday 6 January 2012

Practise makes perfect!!

When it comes to hair and make up styles, its is about being creative and experimental - but it also about practicing!! I know it is the age old cliche but as a hair and makeup artist I can honestly say that is exactly the advice I give when I am asked about creating styles and looks.
Blush Hair and Makeup Artistry offers makeup tutorials on a one to one basis, so if this is something that you think will help set the ball rolling for your 'practice makes perfect' mantra then please get in touch!! Or if you would like any advice, or things for me to cover in my blog - I am right here to help!!

....Lots more tips and trick and looks coming soon!!

Have a fabulous weekend!!
Lxx

Thursday 5 January 2012

Spring Nails - thank you Chanel!

http://www.hollywoodlife.com/2011/10/07/chanel-spring-2012-nail-polish/

Don't neglect your nails this January -- have a look courtesy of the fab hollywood life article the GORGEOUS 2012 nail colours from Chanel!!! Available this month and aptly named April, May and June, these are must haves!!


Wear these colours with a lovely day look of a fresh, dewy base - tinted moisturizer is a great option (Benfit Benetint is fabulous!!) peachy blush (I love MAC's Peaches-Pure Peach Sheertone Powderblush) and glossy lips (I mentioned this product yesterday but it's gorgeous, the Clarins Colour Quench Lipbalm in sweet papaya)

You'll look and feel fresh like Spring!! :-)

Lxx