Kate Hudson: Red Carpet Perfection at AmFar

How amazing does Kate Hudson look at the recent amFar Inspiration Gala in LA? She donned a sizzling red hot Prabal Gurung Resort 2013 gown, which showed off her banging post baby-figure!
It's probably one of my favourite looks I have seen on the red carpet for a while.

She completed the look to absolute perfection with a crescent necklace that nicely complemented the structural dress, a chic and pretty ponytail and a funky embellished clutch. And now let's talk makeup, I just adore her gorgeous bronzed smokey eyes!

As a blue eyed girl I have always found that bronze and coppery eye shadows really make my eyes POP so I can't wait to copy this stunning coppery look on myself! I am going out tonight so think will give it a go! Here is how to re-create this smokey eye:

♥ Line the inner rims of your eyes with bronze (or brown, if you don't have bronze) eyeliner.
♥ Apply a coppery bronze eyeshadow to your lid up to your crease and blend out gently. Also apply the bronze shadow quite heavily underneath your lower lash line.
♥  Dust a very soft shimmery pink/vanilla eyeshadow into the inner corner of your eye plus a smidgen above the folds of your eyes.
♥  To finish it off curl your lashes and put on your favorite va-va-voom mascara!
♥ And if you want a little more drama, smudge some black liner directly into your top lashes so it just looks like you have thicker lashes—not actually line of black on top.

Anyway I just can't stop gushing about how phenomenal Kate looked - what do you think? xoxo

A little bit retro...

I opted for a red glossy lip and winged eyeliner look the other day and for some reason I felt a little retro hehe but I loved it :) Check out my Face of the Day:♥ Face
Bourjois Healthy Mix Concealer
Revlon PhotoReady Foundation
MaxFactor Translucent Loose Powder
NARS Laguna Bronzer
Body Shop Blush in Tea Rose
MAC Charcoal Brown e/s fill in brows
MAC clear brow gel to set brows

♥ Eyes
NARS Abyssinia eyeshadow (Makeup Your Mind Palette)
Urban Decay Naked & Buck eye shadows blended into crease
MAC Fluidline in blacktrack applied with MAC 210 eyeliner brush
NARS Larger Than Life Volumizing Mascara

♥ Lips
Bourjois Effet 3D Balm Action Gloss in 06

Hair wise I was inspired by a post on The Beauty Department which featured the lovely Marianna (she's got a fab blog!) See the post that inspired my twisted, textured hair-do here. It comes with instructions on how-to create it yourself - super duper simple!

What do you think of my 'a little bit retro' look? xoxo

Emily Rossum inspired gold & black smokey eye

A while back I spotted a photo of Emily Rossum at an event in NYC which totally inspired me! I loved the colour combination of the yellow gold and dark eye shadows. She applied black liner almost all the way around the entire rim of her eyes but leaving the inner v’s free of the dark due. This is very smart because it keeps the eyes open and bright, but still leaves them looking defined. So I re-created the look:

The eye shadow application of this look was my favourite bit! The way in which they applied a daring dark hue on the outer corners and blended a gold pigment across the inner v’s is beautiful. To give the eye a little bit of balance, they even applied a very thin line of the dark hue underneath the lower lashes on the outer corner, and ever so slightly taken the gold hue down to where her lower lashes begin. Perfection! Add a mean dose of mascara and you’ve got a great but slightly different smokey eye! So here it is, check out how I created my inspired FOTD

♥ Face
VIE Prime Time Face Primer (a lovely primer for under your foundation to give you a radiant glow & keep your foundation in place throughout the day) Get it online here for £13.00 €16.25

MAC Studio Finish Concealer NC20
MAC Studio Fix Foundation (NC20) mixed with a little Revlon ColourStay Foundation (180)
MAC Mineralize Skinfinish
MAC Bronzer in Golden
MAC Peachykeen blush (apples of cheeks)
MAC Vanilla Pigment (highlight on cheekbones)

♥ Eyes
NARS Smudge Proof Eye shadow Base (primer)
MAC Charcoal Brown e/s to fill in brows & set with MAC clear brow gel
Estee Lauder Island Oasis Eye Shadow Palette – Gold shade (lid & lower lash line halfway)
MAC Carbon e/s (outer V, crease until middle and along outer lower lashline)
MAC Smolder Eyeliner (waterline – top and bottom)
NARS Larger Than Life Volumizing Mascara
MAC Dazzlelight e/s (highlight underneath brow bone)

♥ Lips
Estee Lauder Lip gloss in Electric Ginger

I absolutely loved this look and will definitely wear this more often.
What do you think? xoxo

Milan Fashion Week by MAC

Milan Fashion Week took place at the end of February, with many top designers showing off their Autumn/Winter 2011 Collections. MAC created a lot of the makeup looks for the runway. Here is a selection of my favourite looks and all the details on what MAC products were used and tips on how to recreate the look.

ALBERTA FERRETI - Milan Fashion Week,  Autumn/Winter 2011

Makeup artist Lucia Pieroni gave the models a “60′s, Twiggy, Goldie Hawn” look. 

Eyes
Pieroni shaded MAC Paint Pot in Groundwork on the crease and under the eye. She then applied MAC Pro Chromagraphic Pencil in NC15/Nw20 in the waterline. She applied MAC Studio Finish Concealer on the eyelids for a softer version of the 60′s. MAC Eye Pencil inCoffee intensifies the lashline, while a generous and heavy coating of MAC Zoom Lash Mascara in Zoomblack on upper and lower lashes + MAC Lash 33 false lashes finishes this look.
Face
Pieroni didn’t apply foundation at all, the face was kept very minimal and natural. She spot concealed with MAC Select Moisturecover Concealer and sculpted the cheekbones with MAC Pro Sculpting Powder. For a natural matte finish, Pieroni set the face with MAC Prep + Prime Transparent Finishing Powder.
Lips
To tone down the natural lip color, Pieroni blended foundation into the lips, then topped it with MAC Lipstic in Snob.

EMILIO PUCCI - Milan Fashion Week, Autumn/Winter 2011

"She's still Pucci's sexy girl, but this season she's got more power and toughness to her," says Makeup Artist Lucia Pieroni on the makeup look, "it's a bit of a warrior-like green messy eye, so she's cool, not trying hard. It references Charlotte Rampling and Kate Moss -- not in the way they look, but more their sexy, raw attitude."

Eyes

Pieroni applied MAC Eye Kohl in Smolder on the waterline of lower lashes. She also blended MAC Eye Kohl in Tarnish and blended it out straight out. She made lashes feathery and fanned with MAC Haute & Naughty Mascara in Black, and groomed brows with MAC Clear Brow Set.

Face
MAC Studio Finish Concealer was applied over the skin only where needed for a natural finish. Butler blended MAC Cremeblend Blush in Ladyblush and Posey together across the cheeks for a flush. She highlighted the skin with MAC Cream Color Base in Luna and Pearl.

Lips
Pieroni hydrated and conditioned the lips with MAC Lip Conditioner SPF 15 and dabbed the tiniest amount of MAC Lipstick in Girl About Town on the inside of the lips to look more modern than retro-beige.

DSQUARED2 - Milan Fashion Week, Autumn/Winter 2011

“Nicole Kidman in Cold Mountain. A sexy traveler. Cow Girl. Think True Grit,” says Makeup Artist Val Garland, “Sexy suntanned face, dusty goldy sahara colours with smoldery eye makeup.”

Eyes

Using MAC Mineralize Eye Shadow in Smoked Ruby (available autumn/winter 2011) as a thick liner, he applied through the upper and lower lashes. He then blended MAC Mineralize Eye Shadow in Golden Gaze through the crease upwards to the brow, merging with Smoked Ruby. He applied MAC Creme Liner in Pro Black through both upper and lower lashes to intensify, and applied MAC Eye Kohl in Fascinating through the waterline of the lower lashes to brighten. MAC Opulash Mascara in Black was applied generously through upper and lower lashes, and MAC Superslick Liquid Liner in Pure Show was applied through the inner corner for a golden highlight.
Face
Garland applied MAC Face and Body Foundation sparingly over skin for a minimal finish, and blended MAC Pro Sculpting Cream in Bark over the skin through the middle of the face for a sun-tanned, windblown effect. He blended MAC Cream Color Base in Pearl and Seaside together above the cheekbones to highlight.
Lips
Garland softly blended MAC Lipmix in Pro Brown to make a “rusty” hue over the lip.

MAXMARA - Milan Fashion Week, Autumn/Winter 2011
MAC created a monochromatic and minimalist look for the MaxMara Fall 2011 Runway during Milan Fall Fashion Week. Makeup artist Tom Pecheux got his inspiration from clothes: “Monochromatic and minimal. Fresh with an edge!”

Eyes
Makeup Artist Tom Pecheux blended MAC Eye Shadow in Omega and Moleskin (available autumn/winter 2011) through the socket with a MAC 217 Brush to emphasize the arch. He then lined the lower lashes with MAC Pro Longwear Eye Shadow (available autumn/winter 2011) in Keep Your Cool. MAC Zoom Lash Mascara in Lofty Brown was applied with a sheer application through bleached brows, and lashes were finished with multiple coats of MAC Haute & Naughty Mascara in Black Haute.
Face
Pecheux used MAC Studio Sculpt 15 Foundation and MAC Pro Invisible Powder to keep a matte look. He sculpted the cheekbone with MAC Pro Bone Beige Shaping Powder with aMAC 116 Brush in a straight sweep…there was a big emphasis on contouring. Pecheux applied MAC Pro Sculpting Cream in Accentuate and a blend of MAC Pro Longwear Eye Shadow in Care Free + MAC Iridescent Powder in Silver Dusk on the cheekbones to highlight.
Lips
Pecheux patted MAC Lipstick in Pro Peach Stock onto the mouth, followed by MAC Lipstick in Lush Amber to finish.

What have been your favourite MakeUp looks from Milan Fashion Week? xoxo

Summer Eye Tutorial#

Hey everyone!
I have uploaded a new video tutorial on my YouTube Channel :)
It's a Peachy Gold eye with a "pop" of blue on the waterline (semi inspired by Stephanie Pratt)

Check out the video below:

Products used in this video:
MAC paint pot in Rubenesque
MAC All that Glitters eyeshadow
MAC Wedge eyeshadow
MAC Nylon eyeshadow
MAC Fluidline in blacktrack
MaxFactor 2000Calorie Mascara
NARS Orgasm Blush
MAC Creme Cup lipstick
Sephora Plumping lipgloss, clear

Before filming this tutorial I had already applied:
MAC Studio Fix Fluid & Powder in NC20
Revlon Concealer & Revlon Bronzer

Song: Inna with Amazing (such a great Summer song ♥)

I hope you enjoy this tutorial xoxo

Look-alike?

For years and years now people are always telling me...."Oh wow, do you know who you look like? That girl from American Beauty/American Pie!! What's her name again"....So OK apparently I look like Mena Suvari. Well as a laugh I thought  I would copy a look of an imagine I found of her online and ask you girls...
What do you think: Me & Mena, do we look-alike? :)

Make up used for this look was very simple! 

Eyes: Coastal Scents 26 Blush Combo Palette - coral e/s, NYX Jumbo Pencil in Milk & Mascara 

Lips: MAC Plink! 

I'm interested to see your comments ;) 

Kim K Inspired Silver & Bronze FOTD >

A few months ago I discovered this great tutorial on Kim Kardashian's website by her makeup artist Mario. He shows you how to re-create a similar look he did on Kim for a photo shoot for VEGAS magazine (below)

Since then I have re-created this makeup several times & it's a look that has become one of my favourites! The mix of silver and bronze is just stunning. This look can be worn at day time or smoked up with darker browns and bronzes for night time.

In the tutorial Mario uses Urban Decay e/s in Vapor (silver), Urban Decay e/s in Chopper (bronze),  MAC e/s in Cork  (light brown) & MAC e/s in embark (dark brown).  Since I don't own these eyshadows I improvise with my own collection. You can do the same with any silver, bronze and light & dark brown eye shadows you own!
So here is my FOTD: 

♥ Face:

Studio Fix Fluid & Powder in NC20
MAC MSF Sunny by Nature Bronzer
Chi Chi - Love Machine (blush)

♥ Eyes:

UDPP (base)
CS 88 Shimmer Palette - Silver #1  (inner to ¾ of lid & inner lower lash line)

CS 26 Palette - Bronze #1 (mid to outer lid & outer lower lash line)
CS 88 Shimmer Palette - Vanilla #2 (brow highlight)

CS 26 Palette - Light brown #2  (crease blended up to brow bone highlight)
CS 26 Palette - Dark brown #3  (to darken crease & lower lash line)

MAC Smolder eyeliner (waterline & upper lash line - blended out slightly)
MAC Zoom Lash Mascara

♥ Lips:

Australis Colour Inject Lip-gloss - Contemporary
Happy Friday!! :)

Victoria Secret Inspired FOTD >

Just like many girls out there, I secretly dream of becoming a Victoria Secret Angel! Haha well a girl is allowed to dream right? ;)

Some of my all time favourite VS Angels are Heidi Klum, Gisele Bundchen, Adriana Lima, Miranda Kerr, Tyra Banks & Karen Mulder and Doutzen Kroes (both fellow Dutchy's!)  They are all so gorgeous!

I love watching the VS Fashion shows. The other day a repeat of their 2009 Fashion show was on TV and was just admiring all the stunning models with their big wavy hair & their dewy and sparkly-looking pink makeup! Check out  these images of Miranda & Doutzen at the 2009 Fashion show for a better idea of their make up. 

I really wanted to try to copy this look. 

So here it is my Victoria Secret Inspired FOTD :)

♥ Face:

MAC Studio Fix Fluid & Powder NC20

NARS Orgasm 

MAC Bronzer - Refined Golden

MAC Belightful Iridescent Powder

♥ Eyes:

MAC Bare Study Paint pot (base - all over lid)
NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil - Milk (base inner corner & tear duct)
Sleek Storm Palette - Light brown/taupe matte colour (all over lid)
NARS Hula Hula Duo - strawberry pink with gold particles (crease & blend to just below brow bone)

Sleek Storm Palette - Light champagne/white colour (inner eye & tear duct)
MAC - All that glitters (lower lash line inner to mid)
Bobbi Brown Chrome Palette - mix of silver &  more muted grey (lower & top lash line)

MAC Dazzlelight (brow bone highlight)
NYX Jumbo Pencil - Milk (waterline)
CS Gel Liner - True Black (thin line on upper lash line)
MAC Zoom Lash Mascara

♥ Lips:
NYX Mega Shine Lip gloss in Smokey Look

I really love this look !! It is soft and girlie but sexy, glamorous and sparkly at the same time! All I need now is my Angel Wings :p

MAC Face chart - Bonus Beat =

Today I created a look inspired by the below face chart MAC did for its Heatherette collection.

Because I didn't have all the same products, I improvised :)

Here is my Bonus Beat FOTD:

♥ Face:

Studio Fix Fluid & Powder in NC20
MAC MSF Sunny by Nature Bronzer
Chi Chi - Love Machine (blush)

♥ Eyes:

MAC Rubenesque Paint pot (base)
MAC Grain (brow highlight)

MAC Jardin Aires Pigment (all over lid)

MAC Crochet (crease)

MAC Shale (lower lashline)

MAC Smolder eyeliner (upper lashline)
MAC Zoom Lash Mascara

♥ Lips:

L'Oreal Color Riche Star Secret #708
Forever 21, clear lip gloss

I quite like the peachy, gold lid &  purple lower lash line combo! What do you think?

Soft Brown Smokey Eye

My look today was semi  inspired by a Kim Kardashian natural make up tutorial I watched on You Tube the other day. Hope you like it! :)

FOTD:

♥ Face:

Studio Fix Fluid & Powder in NC20
NARS Orgasm blush

MAC MSF Sunny by Nature Bronzer

♥ Eyes:

UDPP (base)
MAC Grain (all over lid)

MAC Crochet (crease)
MAC Espresso (outer crease & lower lash line)

MAC Dazzlelight (highlight)
MAC Smolder eyeliner (waterline)
CS Gel Liner - True Black (upper lashline)
MAC Zoom Lash Mascara

♥ Lips:

MAC Angel lipstick
Forever 21, clear lip gloss