October 8, 2011
Today we’re jet setting across to Milan Fashion Week – specifically the Blumarine show, where
Pantene’s Global Ambassedor and renowned international stylist Sam McKnight took the reins. The theme for the show was “La Dolce Vita Modern”, and the hair looks fresh, natural and most importantly – wearable.
“I wanted the girls to look like the stars of a Fellini film, but in a young, fresh way. The collection was very sexy and glamorous and I wanted to let the clothes do the talking, so I created a fresh young pony tail that didn’t appear over-groomed to create tension between the clothes and the hair, a modern twist on La Dolce Vita Bombshell look,” says
Pantene Global Style Ambassador, Sam McKnight. Want this look for yourself? Follow these easy steps:
01) Wash hair with Pantene Pro-V Nature Fusion Shampoo & Condition for a light, floaty finish with no additional weight.
02) Apply Pro-V Nature Fusion Leave On Creme to damp hair to add extra nourishment for the hair and to counter any of the negative effects of overstyling.
03) Apply Pro-V Body Builder Mousse to the root area and blow-dry in to create volume at the crown. Leave the rest of the hair to air dry for a natural look (or alternatively, blow dry using a paddle brush if you have less time)
04) Use a medium barrelled curling tong to add natural looking summery waves to the bottom lengths of the hair and backcomb the crown section using a fine tooth comb to create lift at the roots.
05) Using a soft bristle brush, smooth the hair back over the backcombed section and secure into a low polytail at the nape of the neck.
06) Leave the front section loose in a natural parting and tuck behind the ears, allowing a few tendrils to fall free to frame the face. Pull a small section of hair free and wind it around the base of the ponytail to cover the elastic.
07) Finish with Pro-V Body Builder Hairspray to set the style in place.
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September 19, 2011
More New York Fashion Week goodness, this time with ‘Barbie Goes Country’ hair madness at Jeremy Scott.
Wella Professionals were on board to do the hair styling for the show, and Eugene Souleiman (Global Creative Director, Wella Professionals) had this to say:
“I wanted to have fun with the hair and create caricatures as an extension of the girls’ personalities. The collection had a ‘Wild West’ theme featuring cactus and pony-skin prints, but in true Jeremy Scott style, he used lots of bright color and brought a sense of fun and energy to the clothes, and I wanted to do the same with the hair. So we started with a very fresh and pretty, cowgirl look with pigtails in ringlets, but then created a ‘50s style ultra high glamorous bouffant wave on the top of the head. The contrast of the young pigtails against the sophisticated top section created a sense of drama and surprise.” Feeling a bit ‘wild wild west? Get the look yourself -
01) Start with freshly washed and conditioned hair using Wella Professionals Enrich Shampoo and Conditioner.
02) Prep wet hair with Perfect Setting Blow-Dry Lotion, and blow dry to create a smooth texture. Tong the hair using a wide barrelled hair tong and clip each curl and leave to set.
03) Once the hair has cooled, keep the top section (about 6 curls) pinned on top of the head, and create two sections (parted at the back of the head) in the bottom section. Take each section at a time and gently back comb right at the roots to create a little volume, then fasten in to a low ponytail with elastic and twist the curl into a defined ringlet. Spray with Wella Professionals Super Set Finishing Spray to keep the ringlet in place.
04) Release the top section and back comb each piece to half the length of the hair using as fine toothed comb, the hair should stand up on its own and provide a structure for the ‘bouffant’.
05) Smooth the hair in to one section using a soft bristle brushed, sprayed with Wella Professionals Super Set Finishing Spray, and twist in to a high side flip. Spray with Wella Professionals Super Set Finishing Spray to hold the style.
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September 14, 2011
New York Fashion Week commences. Cue me trawling the internet for pretty pictures of inspiring new makeup looks on pretty faced models with skin to die for. Enter The Row, the brainchild of the always stylish sometimes kooky Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen. The makeup at The Row was
divine. Soft, dreamy and absolutely perfect for spring. For the first time,
Esteé Lauder teamed up with The Row and Estée Lauder Creative Makeup Director Tom Pecheux lead a team of makeup artists to create the fresh and beautiful look on 15 models while famed manicurist Deborah Lippman and her team polished their nails using Estée Lauder Pure Color Nail Lacquer.
“The beauty look for The Row presentation is softly sophisticated. The models look fresh, natural and beautiful – what any woman would want to look like when she wakes up in the morning.” Agreed. To get the look, the makeup artists used the following
Esteé Lauder products:
Eyes
Dual-ended Mascara in black/brown (launching June 2012)
-used with an eyeliner brush for liner in between lashes
-used with the mascara wand for lashes
Blondes: Top and bottom lashes- brown; liner- brown
Brunettes: Top lashes- black; bottom lashes and liner- brown
Eyebrows
Sumptuous Extreme Bold Volume Mascara in Black and Brown
Lips
Pure Color Long Lasting Lipstick in Beige
Cheeks
Limited Edition Gelée Bronzer (launching 2012)
Skin
Idealist Even Skintone Illuminator
Day Wear Plus Multi Protection Anti-Oxidant Creme SPF 15
NEW foundation tested backstage (launching March 2012)
Lucidity Loose Powder
Nails (by Deborah Lippman using Esteé Lauder)
Pure Color Nail Lacquer in Nude Attitude (launching 2012)
Chic, minimal and totally wearable.
Makeup: Tom Pecheux for Estée Lauder
Nails: Deborah Lippman using Estée Lauder Pure Color Nail Lacquer
Photos: Courtesy of Estée Lauder
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January 20, 2011
The official new face of “Catwoman” in the new Batman franchise, Anne Hathaway was looking less than menacing at the 2011 Golden Globe Awards this week. As one of my porcelain skinned perfect-makeup idols, Anne did it again with this fresh faced and feminine look. Celebrity makeup artist Kate Lee created this look for Anne to compliment her Armani Prive gown. “Anne wore a nude rose sequin gown. The dress featured a strong shoulder, so I wanted to make sure the make up was approachable and feminine to allow the dress its full attention.” She used the following products to create the look: Chanel Sublimage Concentrate, NARS Oil Free Pro Prime, Chanel Vitalumiere Fluid Makeup, Kevyn Aucoin Sculpting Powder (in the shade medium), Chanel Fluid Iridescent Eyeshadow (in the shade sand), Chanel Inimitable Waterproof Mascara (in the shade noir), Chanel Hydramax and Active Lip Care, Chanel Rouge Coco Lip Colour in Mademoiselle, Chanel Coco Shine in Bel Ami and Chanel Natural Finish Pressed Powder. What do you think of Anne’s look? Do you think it compliments her neutral shade dress?
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January 18, 2011
Despite not being a sexpot blonde myself, I think January Jones’ makeup at the 2011 Golden Globes is the look I am most likely to emulate. Her flawless skin, beautiful eyes (those lashes! that gold liner!) and glossy yet subtle red lips look amazing. Celebrity makeup artist Rachel Goodwin created the look using the following Chanel products: Sublimage Concentrate, Bronzing Makeup Base, Soft Touch Eyeshadow (in the shade liberty), Perfect Brows Palette, Inimitable Intense Mascara (in the shade noir) and Rouge Allure Extrait De Gloss (in the shade excess). What do you think of January’s look? Did it compliment or detract from her less than ladylike ensemble?
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January 18, 2011
I’m not sure what kind of rock I’ve been living under, as she has been looking incredible for years – but Michelle Williams is a new addition to my “skin idol” adoration list. Would you believe she is 30? Look how incredible her skin is! She glows. Her makeup was once again looking perfect at the 2011 Golden Globes, courtesy of celebrity makeup artist Jeanine Lobell. “We were inspired by the classic beauty of Jean Seberg and Mia Farrow. Luminous fresh skin was key, and a super lashed eye gave a nod to those classic beauties. A fresh coral lip kept the look modern and new.” Jeanine used the following products to create Michelle’s look: Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua in B10 (new for Spring 2011), Chanel Powder Blush in Espiegle, Kevyn Aucoin Essential Eyeshadow Palette #2, Kevyn Aucoin Lash Curler Volume Mascara, Chanel Perfect Brows & Chanel Rouge Coco Lip Colour in Chalys. What do you think of Michelle’s look? I think it suits her pefectly, and that hair could not be any more gorgeous if it tried.
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January 18, 2011
Jayma Mays plays the character Emma in Glee (also known as my current style icon), and her throwback to old Hollywood glamour came together in one of my favourite looks from the night. Celebrity makeup artist Beau Nelson created her makeup look using Covergirl products. “We wanted to create a modern retro look and make sure that overall the look was balanced against her gorgeous black dress.” To create the look, Beau used the following Covergirl products: Simply Ageless Serum Primer, Nature Luxe Silk Foundation, Liqui Line Blast (in the shade black fire), Line Exact (in the shade black), Lash Blast Volume, Lip Perfection (in the shade Flame) and Clean Pressed Powder. To be honest I don’t think her makeup quite hits the mark. It’s just not polished enough to really pull together the glamourous look in my opinion. What do you think?
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