Ellis Faas Limited Edition For Fall

Its no secret that I totally obsess about the Ellis Faas makeup line.
The products are amazing. Everything I've tried so far, I have loved. I wear them myself, use them on shoots all the time (perfect for a flawless, dewy complexion) and the clever bullet packaging is a dream to travel with.

So I am totally excited about the new products for fall, which you need to jump on quickly as they are a limited edition.

Milky Eyes E204 is a beautiful deep green then you can wear super sheer, or layer into for bigger, more powerful look.

Ellis Mascara in E401 separates and defines lashes in jet, jet black.

Creamy Lips L102 is a beautiful deep plum that you can blot and turn into a deep moody stain, or wear as a creamy full lip. The deep plum shade makes your teeth look super white!

For a limited time you can get all 3 pieces for $80

Go girl.
(If you're shopping at Ellis Faas make sure you try the concealers - they are beyond, beyond fabulous!)

Lady Gaga Covers Harpers Bazaar October 2011

She's changing it up again!
For the October 2011 Cover of Harpers Bazaar, Lady Gaga decided to go barefaced.
With the help of makeup artist Val Garland, Gaga rocked a paired down, pulled back look, which actually just highlights how beautiful she really is underneath all the crazy looks we're used to seeing her in.

"I don't really view it as natural. Whether I'm wearing lots of makeup or no makeup, I'm still the same person inside"

 "Look into the future and enjoy the ride"

Do you ever wonder what the kids that bullied her at school are doing now? 

Probably dishes. Or something equally mundane. 

I hope they feel it every time they look at her.

Isn't she beautiful?

Lady Gaga barefaced for Harpers Bazaar, October 2011

Shot by Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin.
Dress by Hussein Chalayan
Styled by Nicola Formichetti

Agent Provocateur Fall 2011

Have you been wondering whats coming up for fall 2011 in lingerie-land?
I, of course, have.
And of course I look first at my uber favorite, Agent Provocateur.

Face it, there is an endless supply of boudoir inspired lingerie out there. Most poorly made, some well made, but its hard to tell one line from the next. It all looks the same.
Until you find your way to Agent Provocateur, that is. Agent Provocateur straddles the line between mainstream sexy and fetish lingerie with a whip and aplomb.
I read an article recently that referred to their "unapologetic glamour". And really that's Agent P in a nutshell. Its glamour. Unrepentant, sexy, timeless glamour.

 For fall 2011 their super sexual glamour moans and purrs, echoing 1940s screen sirens with a sheer black palazzo pant jumpsuit, and a corseted hourglass shaped dress. There's a Betty Page feel to every balconnet bra and stocking.

So for fall 2011, why not get your sexy glam on, and walk your wild side the Provocateur way ~

How To Be Seductive, by Dolce & Gabbana via British Harpers Bazaar

Dolce and Gabbana are world famous for the super sexuality they infuse into their fashion.

But  a heightened sexuality and the art of seduction are two very different things.

British Harpers Bazaar sat down with Dolce and Gabbana and got their 

7 tips on How To Be Seductive

1.) Perfect Your Underpinnings

Sheer is in, but that doesn't mean wearing something as comparatively revealing as whats seen on the catwalk.
"When we dress the model for the show, first we give them the bra, the satin, the lace. Its all about respect for the body. You never see a woman from the south of Italy without a bra - Never!"

2.) Always Add A Heel 
"For me its impossible to see a woman in flat shoes"




3.) Play With Androgyny, But Remember You're A Woman
"This is about maintaining sensuality and romance, to reach that perfect balance of feminine and masculine." In an era where 70s fashion gives women's suits a dominance, Gabbana says " You don't have to lose femininity by wearing a suit"

4.) Embrace Your Underwear As Outerwear  
Lingerie as outerwear may not be a dominant trend at the moment, but its always open to interpretation.

5.)Walk Tall
Its not just men who need a swagger. Dolce says "When you dress its not just the body that's important. Its the balance of mind and body. Tutto en equilibre!" That equilibrium shows through in the way a woman carries herself.





6.) Be Revealing, But Always With Confidence
"Its not about the skin, its in the mind. Its about confidence, but also subtlety. Again, its the relationship between mind and body that's important."

Penelope Cruz in Dolce and Gabbana for Vogue

7.) Find What Works For You And Stick To It.
"When a woman has her style, she knows how to choose what she likes, not what is trendy.
When you love what your are wearing, the clothes are alive!"

Rosie Huntington Whitely Burberry Body

The hottness that is Rosie Huntington Whitely peeling out of her Burberry trench for the new 
Burberry Body commercial, shot in London by Mario Testino.
Fabulous.



and,of course, a little behind the scenes.....



have a gorgeous day :)

5 Quick Tips To Keep Your Summer Makeup Looking Gorgeous

As we get to the end of summer you'll often find your skin has taken a beating from the heat, the sun, the wind, and is now looking less than lustrous.

Here are 5 Quick Tips To Keep Your Makeup Looking Gorgeous

image courtesy Clarins

Its all about the skin. If your complexion looks less than fab, your overall look suffers, so starting with your base:

1) Go a shade deeper with your foundation. 
Foundation that is too pale is very aging. Your skin will no doubt be a deeper tone than usual at the end of summer anyway, so adding some depth to your base will give you a glow and keep the pretty going.

2) Choose the right formula
Crushed mineral bases, matte formulas and oil frees are the absolute enemy. They'll make your skin look dried out and beat up. Instead opt for a light dewy formula, such as Makeup Forever Face and Body, or go for a well blended light application of a silicone based formula such as Makeup Forever HD Foundation or
Face Atelier Ultra Foundation. These will make your skin look fresh, healthy and give it a beautiful soft glow.

3) Blend like a pro
Every pro makeup artist will tell you its all about the blending. The key to natural looking makeup is to blend and blend and blend. Apply a small amount with a foundation brush, working in into the skin and through the jawline, or even better, invest in a beauty blender and get your sheerest, most blended finish ever.

4) Don't try to conceal crows feet
Chances are you've scored some extra fine lines around your eyes, from dehydration and squinting through the summer. Don't try and hide them with makeup - you'll just make them look worse. Instead load up on the eye cream, get them hydrated and keep foundation and concealer to a minimum around your eyes.

5) Give it a soft focus finish
When you're done with your makeup, take a damp sponge (beauty blender) and pat/bounce it over your T zone. This will lift away any excess, and leave you looking fresh and lovely.

Arizona Muse for Vogue Korea September Issue

I just love her.

Thats all.

The amazing Arizona Muse covers Vogue Korea September issue shot by Victor Demarchelier.

State of Grace

beautiful.

Burberry Beauty Fall 2011 Collection

Sometimes its nice to be a little more mellow.

Burberry Beauty Fall 2011Collection is all about having a beautiful complexion, and layers of nudes.

Looks gorgeous, no?

Lets see what they've got:

Effortless Volumizing Mascara in Midnight Brown and Midnight Blonde $28

and Sheer Eyeshadow in Midnight Brown $28

Eye Definer pencils in Sepia and Golden Brown $27

Lip shades in Nude Rose and Nude Cashmere $30

Looks lovely to me!

Claudia Schiffer Vogue Espana September 2011

A lifetime ago when I was starting my makeup career in fashion in London, Claudia Schiffer had just been signed and was beginning her modeling career. Her career span has been spectacular, and here, some 24 years later in Vogue Espana September issue she shows she not only still has every single thing it takes, but she's got a whole lot more.

The ever beautiful Claudia Schiffer in Vogue Espana September issue
I don't quite get the makeup though...

this jacket is on the want, need, covet list....

 

 

 

 

 

Photographer Tom Munro

Harpers Bazaar September Issue - The Season's Riches

When she lives in Hades/Phoenix there are very few things that get a girl through the infernal heat horror that is the month of August, and without which she will lose her mind.
1) a one way airline ticket out of here (this year, no luck - I've been in town all month)
2) an ice cold studio to work in (check - lucked out there)
3) the arrival of the September issues (halleluliah!!)

In magazine-land September is our January. This is where the year begins. And every publication rolls out its biggest, fattest, most glorious issue of the year. In short, its damn fabulous.
Whether they arrive in your mailbox or come to you via Zinio, the September issues are the best part of August.

This shoot is from the Harpers Bazaar September issue. So beautiful, it haunts me. I love everything about it...

The Season's Riches:

Photographer Camilla Akrans
Model Bette Franke
Hair Franco Gobbi
Makeup Francelle Daly

Nars Concealer

NARS has given a face lift to its Concealer. Along with a new slim packaging, the formula has grown from six to ten shades in order to reach a more global range of skin tones. All shades have the same lightweight, creamy texture, enriched with Vitamin E for crease-resistant coverage that stays in place all day.

The range of shades now includes (from lightest to darkest):

Chantilly – for fairest of complexions, true ivory (NEW!)

Vanilla – for fair complexions, tiny cast of pink tones

Honey – for light to medium complexion, warm peach tones

Custard – for light to medium complexions, yellow tones

Ginger – for medium complexions, golden tones

Biscuit – for medium to dark complexions, natural balance of pink and yellow tones (NEW!)

Caramel – for medium to dark complexions, yellow and golden tones (NEW!)

Amande – for medium to dark complexions, golden olive tones (NEW!)

Café – for dark complexions, warm red tones (NEW!)

• Cacao – for dark complexions, deep-gold-brown tones (NEW!)

Price: $22

Available: narscosmetics.com, beginning September 1st

via: NARS Cosmetics.

Faux Fur For Fall

Faux Fur Vest by Hawke & Co $98

Well this looks fun!

Rock your fall wardrobe with one of these fabuloso faux fur vests.

Rocking Natalie Faux Fur Vest by Sanctuary $148

Kristen Blake Feathery Fur with Face Framing Collar $148

Faux Fur Vest by Hawke & Co $98

Layered over jeans and a T, a simple black dress and boots,

or even a more ethereal, floaty dress, the uber chic faux fur vest can add a nice edge to your look.
And they're not expensive either.

Guess Faux Leopard Coat $178

 I'm also loving on this faux leopard by Guess. I love the collar and the 3/4 sleeve.
Go girl.

All items available at Nordstrom.com