'Hungarian Beauty' for Cékl'art Exhibition April 2011

Hungarian Beauty

Photo & Concept: Balázs Koch

Makeup: Dorottya Nagy

Hair: Szandra Willi

Model: Bianka Bódis

Editing: Péter Balogh

Red Lips

Or at least, as red as I dare. I'm so lipstick shy, someone recommend me some cheap but decent colours to experiment with!

The lipstick I'm wearing today is Barcelona Red by MAC,
I usually stick to Angel and Blankety which are also MAC colours. Now we're in to sunnier days (not that you'd know it, looking out the window this morning) I feel like I want to branch out.





Oh hey....massive bags under my eyes. I need SLEEP!

xxx

Top Beauty Tips- Conseils de Beauté

THE HARD LINE 

'If your eye or lip pencil is too soft and crumbly it can be difficult to achieve a strong line. Solve this by placing the pencil in the freezer for a few minutes, then gently run a line over the back of your hand to warm it up slightly. Now line your eyes or lips with a perfect stroke of colour'

NOT-SO-FAKE TAN 

'When applying fake tan to your face your pores can sometimes become blocked with the product. Prevent this from happening by rubbing an ice cube over your face before application. This will close the pores and stop you getting the tell-tale black spots' 

JUST A SPOONFUL OF SUGAR… 

'Sugar water makes a great hair-setting lotion. Dissolve six teaspoons of sugar in a glass of boiling water, cool, then transfer to a spray bottle. Mist over hair, then wrap small sections around your finger and secure to the crown with grips. Remove grips when dry, for soft curls' 

BRUSH UP 

'Sweep a long-handled body brush across your limbs and torso, directing strokes towards the heart. A daily brush helps our skin shed waste and toxins, as well as boosting circulation and the lymphatic system. This, in turn, improves skin tone and helps the immune system'

MAKING WAVES 

'Everything from the 1970s is big this season, including the hair. Create waves by twisting wet locks into tight curls and pinning up with kirby grips. Blast with a hairdryer to set, then remove the grips. Voilà - perfect Charlie's Angels waves.' 

TOP OF THE POPS 

'Bright colours are a big make-up trend this spring, especially orange. But it can be difficult to wear lively shades around the eye as they tend to dull on the lid. Solve this by applying a little matte white shadow around the colour - it will make the bright shade really "pop".' 

BRIGHT EYES 

'For a softer effect around the eyes, try using a coloured mascara. Forget garish 1980s shades and pick a dark plum for intensifying blue eyes and dark green for brown eyes. This is a great look for spring, particularly if you've worn a lot of dark eye make-up over winter.' 

A BIT OF A SQUEEZE 

'If you're confused about the perfect lip colour to go for, squeeze the tip of your middle finger. You'll see an intense red or pink colour, which is a guide for the lip shade you should be after.' 

A PARTING GIFT 

'Place your fingers on one side of the forehead (above the left or the right eyebrow) and sweep diagonally to the other side of the crown, towards the back of the head. With your parting invisible front-on, your hair will look fuller and thicker.' 

TRUE COLOURS 

'Lips are naturally pink, so the colour of the lipstick in the tube isn't the shade you'll end up with on your face. Pat foundation on lips to neutralise them, then apply lipstick on top. You'll get the true shade that way, which is important if you're going for a statement lip.' 

USING BRONZER IN WINTER 

'Swirl a large brush in a biscuity shade (avoid anything orange-based) and draw a number three on your face. Start from the temple, curve around to the cheek and finally curve down to the chin, then repeat on the other side. This will slim the face and warm up dull winter skin.' 

'Stella' beauty team

BE KIND TO COLOUR 

'Hard water can make it difficult to maintain coloured hair. Attach a filter to your shower head to soften the water and remove any mineral deposits, which make hair look dull - the last thing you want if you've spent lots of money on colour.' 

Marie Robinson - colour ambassador for Pantene

APPLYING MINERAL POWDER 

'Start by buffing the outside of the face with a really soft brush dusted in powder, and slowly work your way in towards the forehead, nose and chin. The minerals will warm and blend with the oils in your skin to give that "no make-up" make-up look.' 

Sarah-Jane Froom - Bare Escentuals

ABSOLUTELY BALMY 

'Lip balm is a handy tool to use if you want to make your complexion glow. Stroke a little clear balm down the brow bone and up the cheekbone (in a sideways V) to highlight the eye area, or mix a little with a cream blush and apply to the apples of the cheeks for a rosy glow.' 

'Stella' beauty team

LOWER THE TONE 

'Tone down bright eyeshadow by stroking a colourless loose powder over the eye with a rounded fluffy brush. You'll still get a good pop of colour without it being too strong. The same "soft-focus" technique can be used with blusher, too.' 

Thomas de Kluyver - make-up artist

SMOOTH OPERATOR 

'If you have frizzy hair but don't like using styling products, squeeze lemon or lime juice in your shampoo and conditioner. The juices are cleansing and high in acidity, which helps to close the hair cuticle. The result? An impossibly smooth and sleek hairdo.' 

Paul Falltrick - Matrix

LIPSTICK THAT LASTS 

'Even the best lipsticks fade after a few hours. To avoid a patchy lip place a tissue over your first coat of lipstick and gently dab on a loose powder. The tissue acts as a filter, allowing just enough powder through to fix the lipstick before a second coat.' 

Shama Sahzayasin - make-up artist

SOFTLY SOFTLY 

The way you shampoo your hair could be potentially damaging. Don't rub it too vigorously as it will irritate the hair cuticles. Instead, massage the roots and scrunch shampoo into the ends. You'll benefit from a tension-relieving head massage and minimise frizz, too.' 

Phil Smith - hairdresser

WATCH YOUR SODIUM LEVELS 

'To keep hair frizz-free for as long as possible after a permanent blow-dry, look for shampoos and conditioners that are sodium-free. Keratin is applied to the hair to keep it straight, but most shampoo and conditioner contains sodium, which breaks down the keratin.' 

Philip Kingsley - haircare expert

PILLOW TALK 

'Sleep on a silk-covered pillow to keep skin hydrated and crease-free. Unlike cotton, silk doesn't wick away moisture and is naturally hypoallergenic. Don't let all your lovingly applied products be absorbed by your bed linen!' 

Clare Rogers - Treatment Rooms, Brighton

DARK SECRETS 

'Applying a dark lipstick can be very tricky. Begin by lightly dabbing the colour on to your lip with your finger to create a stain. Then build up with a matching liner. This will layer and fix the base, giving even coverage and the perfect pout.' 

Shama - make-up artist at CLM

A FINE WEAVE 

'A great look for day or night, boho braids are easy to create. Take a front section of the hair and, starting on one side, braid along the hairline. Secure behind the ear with a pin. Quick, simple and right on-trend.' 

Lisa Whiteman - Webster Whiteman, Mayfair

A RIGHT SPECTACLE 

'When choosing glasses, work with your skin tone and eye colour. If you have a warm complexion and hair colour, go for bronze, tortoise or brown frames. Cooler complexions suit lighter shades such as white, silver, blue and grey.' 

James Kaliardos - make-up artist, L'Oréal Paris

TOP MARKS 

'The key to a stylish topknot is to create contrast between the pulled-back hair and the knot itself. The pulled-back hair should be kept sleek and glossy, whereas the knot should be wild and almost "undone".' 

Gary Hooker and Michael Young - Hooker & Young

WAX ON, WAX OFF 

'If you plan to wax at home before jetting off on holiday, do it at least 24 hours before - this allows time for your skin to settle down before exposing it to the sun. Always peel off wax strips in the opposite direction of hair growth, and be sure to apply sunscreen to protect skin.' 

Otylia Roberts - Simply Wax

GET THE RIGHT TEMPERATURE 

'Always comb out the tangles in your hair before you get in the shower or bath - you will split and damage it if you wash it while it's full of knots. Before washing, rinse it with warm water to open up the follicles and get rid of any styling products.' 

Lisa Shepherd - haircare expert

SCRUB-A-DUB 

'If you suffer from dry, cracked heels make your own antibacterial salt scrub by mixing a handful of sea salt with almond oil. Give your toes a good going over with it in the bath and you'll emerge with smooth, sandal-ready summer feet.' 

Agi Mirz - Hand and Foot Spa

THE PERFECT PONYTAIL 

'For the sleekest ponytail lie on the bed with your head hanging off the edge. Gather the hair on the crown, or lower if that suits you. If you want it super-smooth, mist your brush with water first. Voilà - a perfectly smooth, face-lifting ponytail.' 

Alex Box - make-up artist

SUN-KISS ME QUICK 

'To create a natural sun-kissed look, use a light bronzer all over the face first, then a slightly darker one on the forehead, nose and chin. A pinky-gold colour is best for fair skin, golden bronze for medium and golden red for dark complexions.' 

Trevor O'Keefe - Laura Mercier

MISMATCH OF THE DAY 

'When it comes to nail colours I think matching fingers and toes is a bit naff. Instead, think of it as having virgin's hands and tart's feet. Keep it nice and neutral up the top, but have fun with colour down below - the brighter and bolder the better.' 

Iris Chapple - Mavala

NAIL IT 

'Get the most out of nail varnish by preparing your nails first: scrub them with a nail brush in warm water with a soap-free cleanser. This will ensure a clean surface, free of any traces of a nail-varnish remover or natural oils, which can lift your varnish. It will last an extra few days.' 

Emma Cox - Jessica Nails

IN A FRIZZ 

'When the weather's humid it's tempting to overstyle hair with hairdryers and straighteners. Instead, opt for low-maintenance curls or updos, which are much more suitable for summer and easy to maintain.' 

Nick Malenko - Royston Blythe at the Dorchester

A SALINE SOLOUTION 

'Have you ever noticed how spotty skin seems much clearer after swimming in the sea? To recreate the effect at home try soaking a towel in comfortably hot salt water, then lay it on the spotty area for 10 minutes or so. This should clarify skin on the face, chest and back.' 

Stella beauty team

BRIGHT EYES 

'To conceal dark under-eye circles properly, you'll need two products. First, correct the dark blue tones with a pink-toned concealer. Then use a yellow-toned concealer over the top, to lighten the darkness and make the area the same colour as the rest of your face.' 

Hannah Martin - Bobbi Brown

source: fashion.telegraph.co.uk

In Brief

This weekend....

Wearing; FLORALS because I am a walking Spring cliche







Jon Richard ring available here!


Sunshine; The weather has bought out the best in me, I am definitely a S.A.D. person. The emergence of Spring, warmer days and bright, beautiful sunshine has turned me in to a chirpier, more confident version of me.
I celebrated by purchasing these oh so adorable sweets!



Thanking; Witch skincare for coming up with this primer! My saviour!



Geeking; Geeking out over new drug rep pens at work (Becca, if your reading this...the obsession continues!) and these ones are PINK! I will forever be envious of my Mum's leopard print one.



Hi, my name is Laura and I hoard pens.

Wanting; SO MUCH! It's always the week before pay day that I find infinite things I want and need in my life, only to have lost interest or not be able to find them when the time arrives! Currently top of my list is this dress from River Island



I have new found love for this shade of blue!

How about you?
xxx

Review; Burts Bees Pomegranate Lip Balm

I am a lip balm addict. It is more of a necessity for me to be obsessed with it than anything else as I have the driest lips known to man kind.
I am however, guilty of buying purely because it is cheap or on special offer which means I don't often try the best and on goes my saga of chapped, sore (not to mention un-attractive) lips.

Burt's Bees are a brand that have been on my radar for quite some time. Raved about in beauty magazines on on blogs as well as being widely available online and in shops I am not entirely sure what has stopped me purchasing this (other than perhaps, the price, which is a little higher than my usual lip balms).

I was sent a sample of their Pomegranate lip balm for review purposes. This is, by my reckoning somewhat of a cult product! When I mentioned it in my makeup essentials post many commenter's said they couldn't survive without it either and I know it has a large celebrity fan club including Glee's Dianna Agron (who plays cheerleader Quinn).

The expectations were high.





I love the packaging. In keeping with all Burt's Bees products it is distinctive but not in your face. Instantly recognisable by the colours and adorned with teeny little bees.

The smell of this lip balm is AMAZING. Neither overly synthetic or too herbal (both make me nauseous). It's 100% natural and contains the antioxidant goodness of pomegranate oil.

I HATE oily things. There is nothing pleasurable about the texture. Thankfully this isn't an oily textured balm. It glides on and left my lips instantly smoother and far less parched. The hint on colour isn't too harsh, but it is there enough to negate the need for lipstick, which is perfect for little miss forgetful me.





I've been using this balm about a week now, and the effects are very impressive. Sometimes I find a product to be a one hit wonder, but not this one. I'm usually the first to complain about any small fault with anything (just ask my friends or colleagues) but I'm struggling with this!

At £3.99 this will be a re-purchase for sure.

Have you used Burt's Bees? Do you have any favourites I should try?

What lip balm do you swear by?

YSL: Beauty: Ad Campaign Spring/Summer 2011

Both Ginta Lapina and Jourdan Dunn are the face of YSL Touche Éclat campaign photographed by Terry Richardson. Ginta coutinues on to be YSL website showing off Spring Looks.

Makeup Essentials

I've seen numerous makeup posts lately, and find it really interesting to see what other people swear by...usually the products they hate are the ones I love. So I'm jumping on the bandwagon, here are my beauty essentials for every day wear.



My beauty box that seriously needs sorting out and stream-lining!



From L-R
E.L.F. Studio Cream liner in metallic olive for smudging under my lower eye.
MAC eyeshadows in Mineralism, Ploof, Smoke and Diamonds + a GOSH eyeshadow in a smokey metallic brown.
Rimmel The Max bold curves mascara and Shu Uemura ultimate expression mascara (comp win, I can't afford it normally!)
E.L.F. Mineral eyeshadow primer...in my opinion this works just as well as Urban Decays!
Shu Uemura under base mousse another luxury I wouldn't usually have but won.
Babara Daly for Tesco oil free foundation. This is one of the only foundations on the highstreet that matches my skin tone perfectly!
Benefit SugarBomb blusher, I had this for Christmas and LOVE it!
MAC studio fix powder. This has lasted me forever and was well worth the money!



From L-R
MUA lipgloss, def my go-to lipgloss as it's not sticky and only costs £1!
Soap and Glory Hocus Focus a.k.a. my saviour!
Burts Bees pomegranate lipbalm, review coming soon
MAC lipstick in Strayin' from the Hello Kitty Collection

What are your makeup must haves?

xxx

World Premiere of Chanel’s Animated Beauty Film

Chanel’s Global Creative Director of Makeup, Peter Philips

NOWNESS.com hosts the world premiere of Chanel’s short film Here Comes the Beauty Pack from the iconic label’s Global Creative Director of Makeup, Peter Philips. Philips donned his animator’s cap for this quirky stop animation. 

 - Watch Beauty Film; http://www.nowness.com/day/2011/1/25- 

 - Check out video interview w/ Peter Philips; http://www.nowness.com/day/2011/1/24 -

Chanel’s King of Cosmetics Talks the Art of Makeup

Nowness will showcase an intimate video interview with Peter Philips, Chanel's Global Creative Director of Makeup. He discusses his early memories of making up his mother and the inspiration behind his robot-themed animated short film for Chanel, which will have its world premiere on NOWNESS.com,Tuesday, January 25th.

Peter Philips: Beautiful Dreamer on Nowness.com.

CELEBRATE Sunday!

Part two of my Weekend Giveaway!

This time I've teamed up with the amazing Girls With Attitude who sent me some goodies to giveaway to celebrate reaching 600 followers on my blog!

Up for grabs I have a selection of false eyelashes and nail art accessories, I'm already jealous of the winner!





If you dont win, you can still treat yourselves! Girls With Attitude are available from their website (with free delivery on everything) or from Boots and Superdrug stores.
Prices start from £2.50 for Nail Art and from £5 for Lashes.

To enter, you need...

1. To be a follower of my blog

2. To leave a comment on this post and have some way for me to contact you if you win

3. Be in the UK (sorry international followers, you can still enter my Shopbop giveaway!)

4. Get your entry in before the giveaway closes on Sunday 30th January!

Super simple eh? There will be ONE winner, who I will draw via random number generator.

Who has tried Girls With Attitude before?

And what have you been up to this weekend?

xxx

Peter Gray x Masa Honda: Asian Beauty Expo

Peter Gray works with FRANKREPS Makeup Artist, Chiho Omae and top stylists, Katie Shillingford, Robbie Spencer, Nicola Formichetti and Patti Wilson among others on his hair show 'Peter Gray x Masa Honda' at the Asia Beauty Expo.

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Eniko Mihalik in Vogue Italian December 2010

Source | Tentalicious

Vogue Italia Beauty

Vogue Italia December 2010

Eniko Mihalik

 Photography by Greg Kadel

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Beauty: Du Juan in Vogue China December 2010

Source | Push at TFS

Beauty - Sparkel and Shine

Vogue China December 2010

Photography：Michelangelo di Battista
Model：Du Juan

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The Bluebeards Revenge (a review)

So a couple of weeks ago I posted a picture of a product and left you guessing as to what it was. Today I am revealing all...

Introducing The Bluebeards Revenge.



Originally aimed at men, the brains behind The Bluebeards Revenge discovered that it was actually women behind their bumper sales.

This is a shaving cream that claims to reduce stubble by 40% over the course of 60 days. It was first thought that women were purchasing this for their husbands but it has since been discovered that actually, they want in on the action and have stubble free legs and underarms for longer too.

The magic ingredient of this cream is Decelerine which targets hair follicle growth and weakens new hair formation. As well as inhibiting growth it is also shown to have a soothing and moisturising effect on skin.

The company use totally recyclable packaging and is suitable for vegetarians as well as been paraben free. A percentage of every sale goes to charity supporting injured fire fighers.

I was sent a tub of this to review, having worked with Nick on the blog before (wickedelic lingerie).





If I'm 100% honest, I was incredibly sceptical. I hate shaving my legs (yet I'm not organised to remember to book regular waxing sessions) and something that could reduce the amount of re-growth really did seem too good to be true. However I was prepared to give it a go...and I'm honestly glad I did.

From the first shave my legs were smoother than they had been in a long time, and re-growth seemed to be about 50% slower than before.
I've used it several times since then and I remain impressed! I can really see why so many ladies are jumping on to this product.



The cream itself is lovely. It has a smell like old fashioned soap (you know, the white powdery bars!) and a lovely iridescent sheen to it.
You only need to tinyest amount, about the size of a small almond, and it lathers up suprisingly well; better than many cheaper shaving foams I have used.

A tub will cost you £14.99 from here which might seem pricey but should last you at least 5 months (as you'll be needing to shave less frequently and you use such a small amount!) You also get a free shaving brush with all orders, which you can use to apply the cream, although personally I go the messy route and use my hands!

For more information on Bluebeards Revenge and to learn more about it you can check out the website


So, that was a bit of an epic post for a wet and miserable (AND COLD) Tuesday. I hope everyone's week has got off to a good start. We have cold germs in the house and I am doing my very best to avoid them!

Outfit today is my trust floral harems from Matalan and a loose fit tee from Uniqlo (plus several other additions as the day has progressed!)



xxx

Jessica Stam in Vogue Italia November 2010

Source | zfashion blog

An Individual Vision

Vogue Italia November 2010

Model: Jessica Stam
Photos: Craig McDean
Fashion Editor: Tabitha Simmons

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this week I love

Here are some things I've enjoyed this week.



Barry M crackle effect top coat. Amazing. I've only tried it on one nail so far but I'm impressed.



Kate Logan beauty products. Kate is amazing. She knows my skin better than I do. To find out more check out her website. I especially recommend the Rose skin tonic.



Nakd cocoa mint bars. One word...heaven! Despite being all natural and raw, they taste like a decadent mint chocolate brownie. YUM.



Herbal teas! These two are my current favourites, although I'm also enjoying Good Earth's cool mint blend.



Baking! The book is amazing! I love Mary Berry's recipes, they never go wrong. Yesterday I made her banana loaf, adapting the recipe to add a good mound of cinnamon. As well as the loaf there was enough mixture to make a few cupcake sized ones, of which I enjoyed one with a mug of coffee.
I can't remember the last time I tasted my own baking, this was a revelation.



What are YOU loving this week?

xxx

Sasha Pivovarova in Allure October 2010

Sasha Pivovarova is the centre of 'Best of Beauty' for Allure October 2010 editorial which showcase 190 greatest beauty products according to allure with help of Peter Klein, Set Designer and Paul Cavaco, Editor whom dresses Sasha P in fur and couple of accessories to show them off in front of Mario Testino, Photographer's lens.

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Anna de Rijk in Vogue Nippon October 2010

Nouvelle Femme Fatale

Vogue Nippon October 2010

Photographed by Francois Nars

Styled by Patti Wilson

Model : Anna de Rijk

Source | MAGstyle at TFS

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