Thursday, April 17, 2014

Should You Get A Pixie Cut For Spring?

I've been looking at images of celebs and models
who've made the chop
and gone to a pixie cut,
 a short crop or a shag for spring.

Kristin Chenoweth super sexy pixie cut

(and then looking at more images 
of those that did it a while back too)

Pamela Anderson looking stunning in her pixie cut

On some it looks fresh, vital and totally modern.


Charlize Theron Pixie cut

Halle Berry pixie cut

Jennifer Lawrence pixie cut

On others it highlights crows feet, lengthens the face,
and doesn't necessarily look that flattering.


most of the time Anne Hathaway's pixie cut looks gorgeous, but sometimes it emphasizes creasing around her eyes and bags under her eyes

Before you make the cut, pull all your hair back
and study your face and neck.


Look at your face shape,
which features are currently being softened 
by your current hair style,
and which features will become overly pronounced
with a short short cut.
A short cut can make a long face look very long.

Isabel Lucas pixie cut

Sometimes just making the cut choppy,
side sweeping the bangs, going for a short bob,
or keeping a little more length and volume around the face
can soften up your features enough to make it
look both modern and pretty.

Audrey Tatou's curly pixie cut is perfection




Emma Watson gorgeous in a shag cut


I loved Michelle Williams' pixie cut,
but as it has been growing out it keeps getting prettier,



and her new bob looks fresh and interesting too,
with a soft and feminine feel to it.


Vanessa Hudgens' choppy shag is versatile and modern,
giving her styling option as well as a fresh, vibrant look.


Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Lady Gaga Versace Campaign, Retouched and Untouched

I love the Lady Gaga Campaign for Versace Spring 2014.
I think its beautiful.
I think she's beautiful.


Jezebel.com just posted retouched/untouched comparisons
(from Gaga Fresh Online)
which are quite interesting.
 I really loved the makeup in the final product,
so am a bit disappointed if in fact it 
was all constructed in post.

But regardless, she looks stunning.
(scroll down for untouched/retouched
and check out the rest of the untouched images at Jezebel.com)



Gaga Versace black dress un-touched)

Gaga Versace black dress retouched)

Gaga Versace handbag un-touched (with bruised knees)

Gaga Versace handbags retouched, bruises gone


Monday, April 14, 2014

Lara Stone Spring Beauty ~ Glamour France

I just love Lara Stone.
I have a fabulous print of her mouth from Made By Girl
in my office.


And I was so gratified that when American Vogue saw fit to
out Kim Kardashian on their cover,
their competition, Harpers Bazaar chose instead
to utilize the gorgeous Lara.

Now Stone covers the new issue of Glamour France,
as well as starring in the spring beauty special,
where makeup artist Kim Rahman
gives Lara a variety of spring visages
photographed by Nico.










Friday, April 11, 2014

Michelle Williams' New Louis Vuitton Campaign

After the success of actress Michelle Williams'
the luxury brand has her back 
for a fresh new accessories campaign.



Styled by Carine Roitfeld
and photographed by Peter Lindberg,
Williams works that killer red lip like no other.





Thursday, April 10, 2014

Beyonce Covers Out Magazine

W.W.B.D?
She would throw on a blonde wig
and worrrrrk it
that's what she would do.


Beyonce covers the new Power issue of OUT Magazine.

Photographed by Santiago ad Mauricio
Beyonce is gorgeous in a blonde wig.
The accompanying article is a worthwhile read,
covering topics such as sexuality in music,
her personal work disciplines
and her worries in releasing an album with
no advance press.

Check out the article here



Wednesday, April 9, 2014

Kate Moss For Topshop Launching April 30

The magnificent Kate Moss has a new collaboration
with Brit retailer Topshop
launching on April 30 2014.

Kate Moss by Nick Knight for Vogue UK

The images in this post were photographed exclusively 
by famed photographer Nick Knight.

The collection is comprised of four stories:
balearic dressing, pyjama dressing, cocktail dressing and tailoring noir.

Stateside the collection will be available at Nordstrom, Nordstrom.com 
and at Net-a-porter.com
as of April 30.









Tuesday, April 8, 2014

Hair Trends For Spring 2014

Yesterday we looked at Makeup Trends for Spring 2014,
today lets check out the new season's hair trends.

1.) Windswept Updo's


Super soft, undone and somewhat sexy, the messy updo is back.
All you need is a one inch barrel curling iron to pull off this look from the Michael Kors Spring 2014
runway show. Other designers showed messy french twists and back-combed loose updo's.

teased and messy updo at Rochas Spring 2014

2.) Slicked Back

Slicked back hair at John Galliano Spring 2014

Several designers showed slicked back, smoothed down hair for Spring 2014. Some used center parts, others like these images from John Galliano Spring 2014, didn't.
All however used grooming products to keep flyaways at bay and keep the hair smooth.

Slicked back hair at John Galliano Spring 2014

3.) Thick Braids

Soft, thick braids at Alberta Ferretti Spring 2014


At Alberta Ferretti Spring 2014  hairstylist Guido created soft, thick, peasant girl braids, pulling tendrils loose around the face.

4.) Flowers In The Hair

Flowers in the hair at Dolce and Gabbana Spring 2014

Flowers made a comeback as a sweet hair accessory this season,
pinned into softly messy updo's seen above at the 

Flowers in the hair at Honor Spring 2014


5.) Mermaid Waves
Mermaid waves at Calvin Klein Spring 2014

This one is great for girls who like to keep it simple.
Soft, easy mermaid waves seen above at Calvin Klein Spring 2014,

mermaid waves at Diane Von Furstenburg Spring 2014
6.) The Low Ponytail
Low ponytail at Jason Wu Spring 2014

Seen here at Jason Wu Spring 2014, the low ponytail was both fresh and simple.

7.) Choppy, Textured Bobs

choppy, textured bob at Balmain spring 2014

Seen here at Balmain Spring 2014, the choppy textured look makes the bob