Weekend reads: Beauty In focus

Jessica Alba has nailed style and beauty trends every time she walks the red carpet or running errands around town.

This beauty icon has made simple elegant choices that can be followed day and night. Here are some examples that can serve as inspiration for your makeup routine this fall/winter.

The bright pink and bronze eyes make this ombre look even better.
This look can be carried day or night.

Lips: M.A.C Candy Yum Yum Dupe Maybelline Color Sensation Fushia Flash.

Face: NARS Laguna Alternative ELF creme contour blush and bronzer duo in St. Lucia

Eyes: Maybeline Color Tattoo in Back to the Bronze, Pearl white brightening eye pencil in the tear duct area & waterline, any gel liner, Maybelline Rocket mascara, Boujois Khol and Contour liner pencil in 03 Brun Expressif. Eyebrows must be done!

The orange is not going anywhere. Perfect day lip with pastel and taupe colors for fall/winter. Even black brightens with orange.

Eyes: Simple with a light highlighting color on the lids. Brown matte shade swept across crease to create more depth. Tight lining. Lots of mascara on the outer side.

Face: Matte foundation Bourjois Healthy mix or Match Master M.A.C and contour.

Lips: Rimmel Kate Moss matte in 109 coral







Classic fall/winter shade and will definitely make the monochromes 
standout.

Lips:  Best lip color for Fall
Rimmel 120 Cutting Edge.

Eyes: Bronze eyes, liner with lots of mascara, add demi whispies for the night.

Face: Add a deep plum blush on the contour area on the cheeks it gives a different look than the usual tan look and contour with normally on the rest of the face. Ben Nye powder in the center for highlight. Add a hint of bright pink on the cheeks.




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Caution: Winter Skin health care

Keeping skin smooth and supple is a task in fall/winter seasons. Avoid dry patches from drinking lots of water and exfoliate 2-3 times a week depending on skin type and age. Dry/combination skins would do a little less than oily/combinations. Younger girls less than 25 should keep the routine once a week however after 25 I wouldn't suggest skipping the routine especially if they put makeup everyday.

Exfoliation helps cleanse the skin from dirt stuck in your pores. It is beneficial for the body and face. However on the face always use an exfoliator which has micro particles.
Never use any scrub or exfoliator with big particles on face, it uses a lot of pressure which your face does not need and large scrubbing particles ruin the layer of skin and end up harming your skin on the long run.

The Body Shop's Vitamin C collection includes the Microdermabrasion exfoliator which contains vitamin C rich Amazonian camu with shea butter. This exfoliator has small particles which is great for the face. The smell is refreshing and the feel after use is like a baby's bottom. This is a great in home treatment.

Just warm your face by putting a warm cloth towel over and then take two pea size amount on finger tips with small amount of water and start exfoliating. Do use more if needed especially neck area front and back.
5 minutes is good then wash your face, the results are amazing.

Moisturize your skin with the Vitamin C face cream for added protection and keeping the moisture locked.

Vitamin C is known to refresh dull and dry skin and since the no makeup look is on trend this is a must have product.

Product repurchase: Yes
Product review: 9/10

Squeaky clean!

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  We've all had those nights when we sleep with our makeup. However the rule is to clean first no matter what. Woken up with a slimy, swollen face where foundation seeped its way into the pores. That requires a double clean up routine and no room for applying makeup for several hours as the skin needs to breathe otherwise, just wait for those red pimples to pop up in no time.

  The answer to the problem is The Body Shop's Tea Tree Cool and Creamy wash. I apply makeup almost everyday, even though I clean up regularly there are those times where I am downright tired and just use this wash. Since I started using the Tea Tree Cool and Creamy I find my skin to be squeaky clean.

  It removes makeup thoroughly. The formula contains peppermint which makes the face feels light and even calms the swollen look.

  The smell might be a little medicated however, its not strong and does not linger.

  This face wash is from the tea tree collection which is especially made for blemished skin. They claim "skin spotlessly clean without over drying." This I found true I have dry skin and it did not make it more dry after wash. I don't have acne problems now a days hence can't say much but due to threading and waxing on face their is redness which does come down due to the peppermint.

Rating: 8/10
Repurchase: Yes

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Fall Trends 2014

In many places summer has slightly started to fold and the breeze of rust leaves is on its way. On my end, we still have many sunny and humid days left. However, we cannot over look the changing trend forecast for beauty ahead for fall/winter 2014.

The forecast from the runway adds edge while maintaining sophisticated elegance. A bit of 60-70's glamour, Kim Kardashian lashes and soft smokes, lets deconstruct:

1. Metallic mayhem: 

RODARTE FALL/WINTER 2014

Metallic eye shadow was present in many runways from Rodarte, Donna Karen, Atluzarra and Emporio Armani. The 70's vibe with over the top metallic touch eye shadow and matching lip is prove you keep on using your Maybelline color tattoo eye shades. Buy a few metallic nail colors (if you haven't already) if you don't want to experiment with eyes. The metallic touch will instantly add a WOW factor with dark fall/winter hues.











2. Doll eye lashes:

GUCCI FALL/WINTER 2014

Rochas, Gucci to Saint Laurent all sported big spider like lashes. Extra lashes to make eyes prominent this 60's beauty trend was big in Milan. Look towards Kim Kardashian or Twiggy for inspiration for fake lashes.














3. Keep up the smoke:

TOPSHOP UNIQUE FALL/WINTER 2014

Smokey eyes are not going anywhere. But if you don't want to go dark then take soft lilac hues smudge and smoke it out. This trend was present at Topshop Unique with a twist where they focused smudging black shadow under the eye and using lots of heavy mascara to get big lashes and create a grunge effect. More over Lavin, Tom Ford, Marc by Marc Jacobs all adapted this look.





4. Flawless skin: 

DVF FALL/WINTER 2014

Skin care items should be top on your list for quite a few seasons as fresh flawless skin is more in trend then any makeup look. Jason Wu, Ralph Lauren, Valentino to Erdem all kept their models skin simple with a hint of plush pink color on the cheeks.













5. Luxe eye colors:

GILES FALL/WINTER 2014

Don't invest on metallic browns (probably you have many as they are staple) instead incorporate a few emerald green, cobalt blue, silver or lilac hues. Line the under eye area or apply on the eye lid like a liner and then thinly run your black eye liner over it creating the way Channel went out with only flashes of liner showing. Doir, Giles and Kenzo models were seen with this trend.







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Everyday Summer look!

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Every season we change up makeup routines depending on the weather. Summers at my side of the world are hot and humid hence the less the better. Now BB creams have not worked out for me and I only have drugstore options the rest I have to get through a long process of ordering and have to pay double, since I have always heard 50-50 reviews about many I didn't bother investing my time and money in it (maybe someday I will).

For a glowy/beachy summer look:

1. Apply thin layer of foundation,

2. Curl lashes

3.Bronze and highlight your skin it adds so much glow 

4. Apply blush lightly

5. Line the eyes with a nude or gold pencil and smudge a bit in the tear duct area.

6.Lots of mascara (keep the curl with one layer normal mascara and the next with waterproof mascara)!

7. Apply a pinky-red tone/coral lipstick/balm

8.The nails is my favorite part as I am loving this mint green/blue for this summer.

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Hot to Trot!!! Kim Kardashian

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  The lady of the moment is none other than Kim Kardashian and all her wedding galore to Kanye West. She is known for sharing her makeup techniques which is hugely popular among  makeup enthusiasts and pros alike. These are some pictures hared by her where we all took clue for her always glowing and perfectly blended outcomes at the red carpets.

 

All the pre-wedding outings have seen her sporting her signature Kim Kardashian look and it looks better every time.

 To achieve the look take out all your bronzers, highlighting kits, best nude lipsticks and lots of gel liner (the Ben Nye Banana powder I believe is an investment, you don't need to use as much as she does a little will go a long way!)

This is one of her everyday kind of makeup look which is pretty matte and shine free.
1.Just bronze and highlight the face
2. Add matte chocolate brown color on the crease
3.Eye liner
3. Highlight the tear duct
4. Apply and pinkish nude to the lips with gloss.

Her night out in Paris:
1.More luminous glow and not that matte.
2.Nude lips
3. Eyes are lined top and under and pull out the wing a bit and join both the top and under eye lines.
4. False lashes are must to complete the look.
5. Don't for get the brows
6.Bronze your face and highlight the Kim Kardashian way!

Tip: Apply a light hand of shimmer all over face
(very lightly) it will help in achieving the luminous glow.

WOW
This is one of her best shots
on the trip.
1. The under eye color looks dark brown rather than black
2. Highlight the tear duct area
3. Lightly apply matte bronzer under cheek bones
4. Nude lips (shade closest to your skin color
with a pale pink or transparent gloss
5. False lashes (Demi pixies would be good as the outer side is more winged than the
inner.)

The Valentino lunch:
Her face is same as above as she attended the lunch same day as above.
Only the under eye area is lighter shade of brown/bronze.
To pull off these looks you need to cover up under eye circles very neatly. Take good care of your skin to prevent blemishes and skin problems to create a flawless look like hers.

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Undisputed: Best Looks at the Cannes 2014

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I decided to have a dedicated post for Blake Lively only as she has been the undisputed queen at the red carpet at the Cannes 2014.

One after the other her appearances were breath taking. The first appearance consisted of a  braid summers it trend, a sultry soft bronze makeup look adorned with a Gucci Premiere gown. She looked pretty prepared for her first appearance at the Cannes.

L'Oreal revealed  they used the Shine Carresse in Lolita gloss. This candy pink color is no doubt the perfect color for summers. Minimal makeup on the eyes and bronzed skin looks perfect. I would recommend a matte bronzer and swiping a peachy gold blush over the cheeks and all over face lightly to give that luminous touch. Sleek's rose gold or L'Oreal's golden apricot blush (265) would be perfect. Eyes are lined black with the Gel liner pen and apply lots of Volume million lashes mascara to complete the look. This look can be great for a summer party!

Her second look was fresh and she looked true to her name Lively. Beachy waves['-pppppppppppppppp Matte foundation, subtle bronzer and the bright pink lip Moist Mat (L'Oreal) in Spring Rosette would achieve this look. This can be a great everyday look for summer as its not that heavy and great for hot humid and beach days.

The 3rd appearance was the classic Hollywood glamour look but she made it look regal with the Gucci monochromatic gown. It made Ryan Reynolds and Blake an iconic couple. L'Oreal's True match Lumi  foundation with Moist Mat Blaze of red (any bright red with orange tinge would do) black eye liner and subtle bronzer is needed to complete the look. Never forget to fix your brows with a dark lip it is very important.

Another appearance in Giambattista Valli

The 3 looks all together!

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