There are millions of talented “bedroom makeup gurus” out there, so how do you make yourself stand out? Try transforming yourself into Mona Lisa. As in the Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci, using just makeup products and odd accessories such as stick glue and scar wax. That’s exactly what Promise Phan did and boy, [...]
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5 Easy Steps To MAXI-mum Chicness!
Let’s put aside for a while the trends we see overseas in Spring collections and concentrate on a trend that’s fast blooming locally: long, maxi skirts! This comeback style is cool and maxed out especially by the birth of the “hijabistas”: fashionable girls and women who are styling it up yet covering up at [...]
Sally Hansen Salon Effects Real Nail Polish Strips: We Put It to the Test
I was perusing through the beauty aisle in a pharmacy when this caught my eyes: They do have a few other prints, but I decided to give the Kitty Kitty print a go as I’ve always been a sucker for anything leopard-print. Sally Hansen Salon Effects promises “no dry time” and “lasts up to 10 [...]
Mad for Mad Men
After more than a one-year hiatus, devoted fans of Mad Men let out their squeak of excitement as the cast returned to the small screen last month for their fifth season, yup May 2nd 2012 on FOX Channel, people. In Entertainment Weekly’s words for the critically-acclaimed show: “Play is part of work, sexual banter isn’t [...]
Bright, Bold Printed Pants Trend: Yay or Nay?
We’ve had the polka dots, stripes, leopard, zebra and floral prints all over our tops and handbags. But maybe it’s time to update your wardrobe, people! How about even brighter and even bolder prints? Better yet, why not have them on your pants? Because that’s what the runways of Spring 2012 were made of! “Printed [...]
Perfect Brows – DIY vs Pro Salons
We have recently disclosed some tips to self-pluck your way into achieving the hot bold brow trend. But if you’re intimidated by the idea of plucking your own brows, do not stress! Nobody is born into this world with the ability to effortlessly pluck their own eyebrows. It’s a skill you might pick up along [...]
Getting Your Head Around – and Under! – The Turban Style Headgear
No one can deny that our very own Yunalis Zarai, popularly known as Yuna, is making a huge splash in the music industry overseas. But the fact that she is doing what she’s doing with style? Love her even MORE. “As far as style is concerned, I guess I prefer to keep it simple”, Yuna [...]
Bigger, Bolder Brows – How to have ‘em even if you don’t
Another hot trend in 2012? Big, thick and bold eyebrows! Models on runways at Thom Brown, Altuzarra, Thakoon and Alberta Feretti showcased that the bolder the brows, the better; although some are a little too outrageous for us non-runway-models! This look dated way back in the 50’s with Audrey Hepburn as the pioneer. Now bold [...]
Get Fearless – Orange is the New Hot Red
Bright, eye-catching lip colours are all the rage now. We’ve covered the ever ubiquitous red but for those who are even bolder, tangerine is the way to go! Taking place as one of the hottest colours of Spring & Fall 2012, orange is seen on many pretty lips of supermodels on the runway and A-list [...]
Latest Spring Summer Notes 2012 – Signorina by Ferragamo
This scent is targetted to the young 23 to 30 years of age. It is sophisticated, yet cheeky and fresh. It is inspired by Ferragamo’s bond with young Italian ladies, timeless, modern and a hint of audacity, yah hah so GenY. Cheeky being the operative word that is associated with this perfume. It has a [...]
Getting Under Your Skin Undertone
There are three main types of undertones: warm, cool and neutral. It is important to remember: skin undertone is not the same as your skin tone. Undertone is the colour of the shadow that is being cast underneath your skin tone. Your skin will change from time to time depending on your exposure to the [...]
Steal Lauren Conrad’s Double Liner Make up Trick
Last week we gave the rundown on Lauren Conrad’s success stories and fashion. Now let’s take a closer look at her fetching makeup style. Lauren Conrad really does love her cat-eye liners, doesn’t she! Her customary go-to look is cat-eye liners with the rest of her face au naturel so her eyes stand out more. [...]
DIY Peter Pan Collar Nails ala Lauren Conrad
Lauren Conrad is one dedicated fashionista; she went on a vacation to Tanzania recently with a friend and shared a cute private photo of her in her official website with the caption “Had to wear a head lamp to give myself a manicure last night….” That is one lady who stays devoted to her purpose: [...]
Beauty Review- Snag it or Snub it
Maybelline’s New Color Sensational lipstick, L’oreal’s Youth Code Pre- essence serum, – we tried it, find out whether we snagged this product or snubbed it…
Choosing the Right Make up Brushes for Yourself
One thing most professional makeup artists can agree on is having the right set of makeup brushes ensure that you optimize your chance to get the best result possible, regardless of whatever makeup product you’re using. If there is one long-term investment you can makeup in makeup, it is your brushes. Quotes from professional makeup [...]
