Full Coverage – Top Ten Foundations

7 April 2010

Get your perfectly polished complexion ready to face this years spring summer season.

Camera Ready Fully Coverage foundation with SPF 15 €38 by Smashbox

For a semi-matte finish, smooth the foundation evenly over your skin with the included brush, and build additional coverage where needed. For a dewy glow, apply your foundation using a damp natural sea sponge.

Super Restorative Foundation with SPF15 €47.50 by Clarins.

This skincare range is designed especially for women who are pre or menopausal. The foundation can be worn by all ages while it gives good coverage with a light texture.

Phyto-Teint Eclat €75 by Sisley

Their best selling foundation crème is now available in 3 new shades – vanilla, nude and apricot.

Advanced Hydro Liquid compact Foundation, €48 by Shiseido

Advanced Hydro Liquid compact Foundation, €48 by Shiseido, refills are available in 6 different shades for €36. An easy to apply and to wear cream-in-a-compact foundation.

Stay Perfect Foundation by No7

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Summer Scents

7 April 2010
Some of the summery scents that will get you through the dullest day and leave you feeling refreshed!

Summer Sorbet €52 by Givenchy. Light summery and fruity

Alien Sunessence €45 by Thierry Mugler. Those who like strong vanilla inspired scents will adore this one!

Classique Summer €47 by Jean Paul Gaultier

Almost Bare €65 by Bobbi Brown. A light summery scent

Code €64 for 50ml by Armani. A strong musky oriental smell

Crystalle eau verte €68 by Chanel. A classic scent that will last throughout the day

Elle Shocking €65 for 50ml by YSL. With its musky and mandarin ingredients, it has a citrusy smell perfect for a summer’s day

Cherie Miss Dior €55 for 50ml by Dior. The orange essence and white musk turn this into a sparkling uplifting fragrance

Rose fragrance €27.50 by Mac. Light and floral

Eau de Sisley €110 by Sisley. A cologne based fragrance that is very refreshing to wear during the summer.

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Skirts to suit all sizes – video

7 April 2010

Skirts are an important part of women’s fashion. Extremely versatile, skirts can be dressed up or down to look fancy or casual for every occasion from a business meeting to a dinner date. Some of the many different shapes of skirts include high waisted, bias cut, mini, A-line, tulip or pencil shaped. ONLY as a high street brand has plenty of variations available to suit different shapes and sizes.  The right clothing for different body shapes can truly help women bring out their best physical attributes. Have confidence no matter what your shape with clothes that fit and flatter!
 

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OUTFIT 1
On catwalk shows most models are very tall but in Hollywood many stars are actually petite sized such as Sarah Jessica Parker and Reese Witherspoon just to name a few…..
 
For a petite sized lady, less clutter, less fabric, less fuss is the best so
This high waisted pencil shape skirt is ideal for a petite shaped lady best worn just above the knee.  It looks cool and classy adding sexy curves to the hips!  The nautical style scarf gives it that current edge.
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Get the Nautical Look

7 April 2010

The classic nautical look is here to stay for another season and its staple blazer and cardigan has a slight military/admiral touch which is easy to team up with casual pieces such as trousers, jeans and shorts. This year striped Breton top is another essential for this look and an easy separate to wear in a casual or a more polished version of which both are equally suitable.

blue cardigan with admiral style button detail €28 from a/wear

This is one of my favourite pieces for this look which goes perfectly well with a casual day look with denims or with navy slacks or white slim leg style trousers!

Nautical wedges €24 from Next

Wedges are not only comfortable to wear, they also give a lift elongating the legs making it more flattering looking especially teamed up with shorts, a dress or a short skirt.

Embellished stripe tunic top €40 from Dorothy Perkins

Wear this tunic striped Breton top with white or navy leggings or even with white skinny jeans. Accessorise this look with a large red padded bag and… read more…

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Get the Tribal Look

6 April 2010

From safari to batik or fierce animal prints whatever you pick make sure it will make it swing onto a tribal beat! Accessories such as oversized cuffs or platform style sandals will finish this look of with a panache!

Black and white print dress

Black and white print dress €71 from Wallis. You can wear this dressed up with your black heels and black oversized clutch or dressed down with flat thong style sandals and short fitted leather jacket!

tribal style cuff

T tribal style cuff €31 from Wallis. Love this cuff, would look well with a maxi dress and no other jewellery!

Tribal platform style sandals

Tribal platform style sandals €50 from Next. Very well priced tribal style sandals….very good high street version of a designer pair!

Animal print vest

Animal print vest 489.99 from Karen Millen. There can not be a real tribal look without the classic leopard print!

Black fringe bag

Black fringe bag €35 from a/wear. A statement hand bag that goes perfectly well with… read more…

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Beauty Test, Lash Perfect

6 April 2010


Lancome Mascara

Black mascara €35 by Lancome. Curl and extend…

Clinque – High Impact Curling Mascara

High Impact curling mascara €19 by Clinique. When you want to achieve a seductive gaze

Wonder length mascara by Clarins.

Wonder length mascara €24.11 by Clarins. It does exactly what it says on the package….

Turbo lash €35 by Estee Lauder

Turbo lash €35 by Estee Lauder, with a vibrating motion it helps to curl and define the lashes

Phenomen eyes by Givenchy

Phenomen’eyes €27 by Givenchy. The innovative brush will help to elongate and voluminize your lashes

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