Katy Perry Ghd - Colour Blocking Trend

PRODUCTS USED:
Make-up Forever HD Foundation 115, available from Guru
Estee Lauder Double Wear Concealer 02 Medium/Light
Avon Big Colour Pencil in Blue Azure, available from AVON
MAC Contrast eyeshadow
Real Techniques Brushes available from Love-makeup
MAC Parfait Amour
MAC Bitter eyeshadow
MAC 266 brush
Sleek MakeUP Black eyeshadow
Laura Mercier Brow Duo in Ash
Clinique High Impact curling mascara black
Make up Forever Hd powder
Sleek MakeUP Pixie pink blush
MAC Magenta Blush
MAC Magenta lip liner
MAC Girl about town lipstick
Make up forever highlighter
Eylure lashes 116
Duo glue
Babyliss heater rollers
MAC 239 brush

Cheryl Cole

PRODUCTS USED:
Oilatum Natural Repair face cream
Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua
MAC Teddy eye kohl
MAC Reflects Antique Gold Pigment
AVON supershock liner
MUFE Smokey lash mascara
MAC Omega e/s
Chanel Soleil tan de Chanel
Elizabeth Arden creme blush in Nectar
Chanel Loose powder
MAC Sublime Culture
Barry M gloss in 4

Madonna - Rain

There are so many brilliant Madonna looks to choose from but the first one that I have chosen to try to recreate is the look from 'Rain'. What interests me about this look is the mix of 1930s and 1990s influences. The eyebrows are high and rounded and the blending through the socket is really defined.
Madonna has very high brows and in all honestly I cannot be sure that her brows we blocked out but I needed to block mine to create space for the higher socket, I hope that it is interesting to anyone studying make-up.
The glue used is available from Guru

1930s image for brow reference

Jean Pierre Braganza A/W 2011/12

One of my favourite looks from London Fashion Week was the elevated coral cat eye at Jean Pierre Braganza. The look was created by Terry Barber for M.A.C Cosmetics.

PRODUCTS USED:
MAC Fix +
MAC StudioTech
Real Techniques Stippling brush
Laura Mercier brow definer in Warm
MAC Virgin Isle CCB
Real Techniques Buffing brush
MAC Electric Coral pigment
Real Techniques Contour brush
MAC 217 Brush
MAC True Red Blusher
MAC Carbon e/s
MAC 266 brush
Louise Young LY24 eyeliner brush
Clinique Brush-on liner
MAC Lashes
MAC Dazzlelash
MAC NW15 Loose powder
MAC Cherry/Vino pencils
Bourjois 3D Effet Clear gloss

Jennifer Lopez - On the floor

PRODUCTS USED:
Oilatum Natural Face Repair Cream
MUFE High Def Foundation http://www.gurumakeupemporium.com
MAC eyeshadows - Patina, Satin Taupe, Nylon, Carbon, Handwritten
AVON SuperShock Gel liner
MAC Pro Pale Yellow Pencil
MAC Dazzlelash Mascara
Bourjois Bronzer 52
ILLAMASQUA Rumour Blush
MUFE Highlighter
Laura Mercier Loose Powder
MAC Sublime Culture Lip Pencil
MAC Stone Lip Pencil
Jemma Kidd Lipstick in Bridgetown
MAC Wildly Lush Plushglass

Elizabeth Taylor

This week saw the passing of a hollywood legend.
Sometimes her turbulent private life took centre stage and over the years perhaps many have forgetten or don't even realise what a brilliant woman she was.
Not only was Elizabeth Taylor an exceptionally good actress (winning two Academy Awards) she also spent decades as a social activist, championing the cause of AIDS awareness, research and cure. In those years she helped to raise more than $100 million to fight the disease.

The M.A.C AIDS fund

Since it began in 1994, The M.A.C Aids Fund has raised 200 million dollars.
It's mission is to serve people of all ages, all races and all sexes affected by HIV and AIDS.
Every single penny from the price of a Viva Glam lipstick or lipglass gets donated.
For more information on Viva Glam and the M.A.C AIDS Fund see www.macaidsfund.org



Previous campaigns courtesy of the MAC AIDS fund website.

Olsen Twins inspired tutorial

I can never tell which one of the Olsen twins is which, they are both beautiful but one of them wears the brown smoky, grungy look that I so adore. This look was inspired by that twin...is it Mary-Kate?

PRODUCTS USED:
MAC face and body - C3
Laura Mercier Brow definer in Warm - http://tidd.ly/6440bff8
Laura Mercier Metallic creme shadow in burnished copper - http://tidd.ly/d6890410
Clinique Quickliner for eyes - http://tidd.ly/5ff8a589
MAC Studio Finish Concealer - http://tidd.ly/4f5f4d17
Becca Ultimate Mascara
Clinique Bottom lash mascara - http://tidd.ly/d1a343c6
Jemma Kidd All over Dewy glow - http://tidd.ly/ac850944
Bourjois mineral radiance powder - http://tidd.ly/b0e499b3
MAC Lipstick - Kinda Sexy
Bare escentuals Buxom lips - Amber - http://tidd.ly/f48ab122
Elegant Touch Press on nails - classic - http://tidd.ly/bee14f8

How to volumise your hair

Nic won't be happy when she sees this pic...hehe
Click here to find out how to add volume with our latest 4Beauty tutorial

How to curl your hair with straighteners

Watch our latest Channel 4 tutorial by clicking here

Crystal Renn Inspiration

This is the shoot I used for inspiration for my recent Crystal Renn Tutorial.

Yellow-belly?

Dare to wear Yellow. The best of the brights.

For the lips and not for the faint hearted -Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Lip Tar in Traffic

 

Still the ultimate yellow eyeshadow - MAC Chrome Yellow 

No one makes Nail polish like Illamasqua. Nail Polish in Blow.
The best yellow pencil I have found is MAC Chromagraphic in Primary Yellow

Carlene K's SHINE Body Bronzer.

SHINE Body Bronzer gives you a sexy, glowing, summer tan that is perfect for your everyday, and even better for a night out on the town.

Without the streaky mess or permanence of "fake tanner", Carlene K's SHINE Body Bronzer is extremely moisturizing, long-lasting, easy to apply and easy to remove and it washes off in the shower.

SHINE Body Bronzer was created by Celebrity Makeup Artist Carlene K, while working with the Pussycat Dolls.  

I have used this product on my arms and legs and think it's fantastic!

Years ago Estee Lauder had a similar product which they discontinued so I am so happy Carlene has brought this one out.
Available from www.carlenekcosmetics.com

Nic x

Nic's holiday/vacation preparation video

Charlize Theron inspiration pic

Thank you to David Allegre for sending the shot.

Birthday make-up

PRODUCTS USED:
Estee Lauder Futurist Foundation - Blonde13
YSL eyebrow pencil 3 and 5
MAC Brule e/s
MAC Embark e/s
Bobbi Brown Longwear gel liner
Barry M Black Kohl.
Make Up For Ever Diamond powder http://www.gurumakeupemporium.com/epa...
Ardell lashes
Urban Decay Baked Bronzer
MAC Porcelain pink mineralize skin finish
MAC Prep & Prime powder
Estee Lauder - Crystal Baby lipstick http://www.esteelauder.co.uk/template...
BB concealer in Sand.

Kristen Stewart Tutorial

Kristen's stunning look on the David Letterman show was created by top make-up artist Beau Nelson.


Beau used black liner as a cream shadow then applied a taupe in the crease on the eye.
He then blended MAC Club eyeshadow over the black liner.
Her cheeks were contoured with Kevyn Aucoin contour powder.

On Kristen's lips Beau used Weightless lip creme in Wanted from his own line,  Beaute Cosmetics

PRODUCTS USED:
Chanel Vitalumiere - 10
MAC Mystery e/s on MAC 266
Estee Lauder Double Wear Shadow Creme - Antique Gold
MAC Club e/s
BB creamy concealer in Sand
Bourjois Clubbing liner - 43
Max Factor False lash effet
Too Faced - Pinch my petals
MUFE HD powder
Clinique Smoothie lipgloss - Pear-Fiction

K by Beverley Knight

K By Beverley Knight is a brand that provides a full range of products that address all of the issues overlooked for darker skin tones.
I recently created a tutorial incorporating many of the products from this range. I was really impressed by the range of colours and although my model had a skin tone that would usually require mixing foundations, K make one that's spot on and a beautiful consistency to work with. Likewise, the pressed powder.
Both Nic and I have been impressed by the quality of the eyeshadows. The black is a real black similar to our much loved Laura Mercier Noir eyeshadow, the payoff is velvety and blends perfectly.
Other products of note, the liquid liner is so easy to apply and again it is a real black although not waterproof so if you suffer from watery eyes it's not for you.

Beverley says 

“Time and time again I would find myself looking for make-up that would work for my skin – everything from bases to eye shadows and lipsticks. The choice was very limited and, like the vast majority of black and dark-skinned women, I found there wasn’t anything that provided the full spectrum of colours I needed. I was so excited to be offered the chance to work on my own range of products, introducing a home-grown brand which caters to all tones of black and asian skin.”

Beverley Knight

Available online from http://www.kbybeverleyknightcosmetics.com

CHANEL Les Trompe-L'Oeil de Chanel

Nic and I had a little play with these last night. The results are currently being uploaded onto YouTube.

If you are a fan of tattoos but not prepared to make the lifelong commitment then you cannot go wrong with these. They are both stylish and easy and are sure to sell out. 

Contact Selfridges or any Chanel Boutique now!

Bronze defined eyes.

You may remember the Bronze defined eyes tutorial that I created for Karen Buglass, Fashion Director of Now Magazine.

The tutorial has just been featured on the Now magazine website. 

I know a few of you wondered what Karen looked like with the make-up on....

Here are the details of the gorgeous earrings that I wore in that tutorial.

They're £24 and from Talullah Tu. Call 020-7227 9802, visit talullahtu.co.uk or email info@talullahtu.co.uk.

Here comes Dystopia...

... and I freakin love it.