Paris Haute Couture

DIOR

Wow, wow, wow...

Come on.. this is what I live and breathe for. Shows dedicated to the artistic and avante garde side of fashion and beauty; these shows run the more "out there" micro trends.

Dior came out of the gates running with plenty of embellished, adorned and textured looks, all accompanied by the most flawless skin. There was alot on the plate and almost a little too scatty, but hell- the makeup was incredible!














AH! This is kinda amazing.. very Gareth Pugh inspired, the colour choices are beautiful and liner is really edgy.






CHANEL

Sexy, smokey and definately falling into the Natural skin, smokey eye trend. Love the use of lace as a headpiece. Given me a few ideas.. ;)






ARMANI PRIVE

Whats not to love? Soft corally oranges, technically brilliant with the contrasting shading and brilliant hair.

PINK

Seemingly, as summer steadily approaches and idea of hot balmy nights excites me, I am also excited about one particular colour...pink.

The looks available to wear with pink these next few seasons are endless... whether you decide to go for a bold and daring neon pink (as discussed in the 'Quite Cute' post a few weeks back), a hotpink lip- the perfect accompaniment to beautifully natural, dewy skin.. using 'Show Orchid' or 'Girl About Town' by MAC or for a much subtler, romantic look..go for a soft wash of colour...


Girl About Town

For day to day looks or even for a night where you dont feel like having too much imapct with your look- you would just rather compliment your floral dress, having a tinted lip conditioner on the lip may be all you need.. I use religiously 'Fuchia Fix' by MAC or another colour 'Petting Pink' for a prettier affect.

   
Petting Pink

Make sure you understand the benefit of highlighting your face. The planes of your face must be always empahasised, and if you feel- like me, that you dont necessarily have amazing strength to your features..fake it! Using contouring and highlighting on the face is so important, and when I have lessons with clients- its almost the number one rule I insist on when it comes to their makeup. I have discussed contouring before (just go to the contouring tab at the bottom of the page), but something that it totally intoxicating me at present is the heavy use of highlights. To give your skin a beautifully glowy look, allowing your skin to scream "Look how healthy and natural I am!!".. use products that have a wetter consistency. I have previously raved about MAC's 'Soft & Gentle' highlight powder, but try something new- MAC's Cream Colour Bases or a highlighting gel/liquid.. pat the product softly on the highest points of your cheekbones..and arch it around up to your temple and above your brow bone, stopping just before your brow arch. Other places to highlight are the bridge of your nose, your cupids bow (middle of top lip) and your chin.

Other products which can help tie in the look is some soft pink blush on the apples of your cheeks. Ones I would recommend are:

Darker skin: MACs Dollymix, Benefits Coralista
Medium: MACs Fleur Power, Nars Orgasm
Light: MAC's Pink Swoon, MACs Blushbaby or Benefits Thrrob


Orgasm

On the eyes- go for a nude eye or a nude with just a slight tint of pink.. and make sure you add just a really fine line of liquid liner along the top lash, to frame it or for an even more natural look- omit the liner and use a brown eyeshadow and smudge into the lash line to frame the eye. To top it off, use a mascara which will define and lengthen, but wont clump or bulk up the lash..remember, its all about a soft, delicate look.


Ellie Saab S/S11


Valentino S/S 11


Chanel Cruise Show 11-12

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MET BALL 2011

One of the biggest events on the fashion calender, the Met Ball in New York hosts the whos who of fashion and celebrity royalty. Each year a designer is partnered with a celebrity who not only is a massive fan of their work, it is someone the designer is inspired by.

As expected Anna Wintour, accompanied by her daughter Bee, is wearing Chanel couture. Karl Lagerfeld partnered his muse of the moment Blake Lively from Gossip girl, who like so many chose to wear a neutral shade.Other trends seen were a many a sequin, crystal and detail; metallics, block colours, silks and thigh high splits.

Makeup was varied, with a number of people choosing smokey eyes- to compliment the metallics and heavy details in their dress; bronze eyes and contours; and beautifully dewy, flawless skin. Lips were kept clean, with soft washes of oranges, reds and nudes were extremely popular! Except for the minority, most kept their makeup clean, simple and effective... Softly lined eyes and lots of mascara.

Hair was mostly keep carefree and down. Soft tousled waves were all that was needed.. Loved all the hair/head accessories!

FAVOURITE DRESSES





Love House of Harlows headgear and accessories above!



This girl is always a fav of mine. She doesnt give a shit,
and always plays by her rules <3





Isabel not only has the name I want, but the
boyfriend, the cheekbones and the dress sense.
Give me all of them and your head dress please!!



Her clutch is perfect, as is the fit of that stunning dress..



Alexa! I giggle everytime I see her on a red carpet event.
She makes simplicity an art. Knows what she likes, and
works her butt off in such a carefree way- makes you want
be her.

MAKEUP I HEART



Not because this look blows me away, but because
the entire look makes a cool statement. Gennifer is
bang on trend and works it effortlessly. Her skin looks
amazing!



No reason in particular- I just think shes stunning.
The makeup perfectly compliments the dress..



Liv looks just a stunning as she did 10 years ago.
Effortless chic.



Not a huge fan of the dress, but a MASSIVE
fan of the makeup. Mary Kate is a perfect example
on how to make a smokey eye sexy.. by grading it out.



No one can ever blame the girl for not taking risks,
and the Met Ball is the place to do it. The hair is great up top, until
the plait comes down to her bum. Ew. Love the makeup though!

Cheeky choice choker...

At the recent Chanel Haute Couture show in the romantic flyaway hair was thanks to Sam McKnight. Perfect accompaniment to the beautiful makeup..

“The collection comprised of a palette of pale pinks and greys referencing the paintings of 1920s French artist, Marie Laurencin. With the colours being so pretty and feminine Karl wanted the hair to have a boyish silhouette, so I pulled hair into a side parting and pinned it back into a messy and unfinished fold. The style was strong in structure but still feminine in its dishevelled quality. Karl provided these exquisite ball pins which were clipped into the hair and for the finishing touch we tied chokers around the girls’ necks and pinned them up into the chignon.”

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