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April 1st 2008 13:24
Vamp Up Your Lips

As a Professional, Celebrity Hair & Makeup Artist who works on both sides of the Atlantic (NY & London) I am always searching for what the next hot look will be. Funny thing is no matter how trends in beauty may change- one iconic look always pops up every other season- the Golden Age of Hollywood. For a glamourous evening out, a 1940's vamp is always a winner. A strong lip always makes bold statement and it's easy to pair up eyes with just a few lashings of lovely mascara.

This past London Fashion Week I designed an entire makeup look for the Cassimi label's debut show just around a statement lip. The designers wanted an homage to 1947. I found the most delicious red- plum shade from Nars- Scarlet Empress from their latest collection. I kept the skin even and matt, added touch of bronzer on the cheeks and eyes to keep everything neutral, a bit of dark brown eye liner on the top layer of lashes and then let the lips do the talking. It was a show stopper and gave a clean modern twist to an old classic.


For an extra vamp effect and to give the lips a touch more pout- I took a dark brown lip pencil and only shaded in the corners of the mouth leaving the cupids bow of the lips full and puckered.

One thing that is important to watch out for with dark lips is that it can high light stained teeth so I found using a product like new Pearl Drops Instant White will work wonders. You paint it on the teeth like a nail varnish and it gives a bit of pearly white sparkle to the teeth, masks yellow stains like a tooth makeup and comes off easily when you brush your teeth! Super for smokers and coffee drinkers.

If you want to know more hints, tips or tricks- you can write to me at www.bebo.com/rachelmakeup Also check out internet soap opera TV drama- Sofia's Diary where I will be popping up in a few episodes in the next few weeks.






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Make up Trends Spring/Summer '07/08

September 25th 2007 02:30
STARS IN YOUR EYES
Bobbi Brown Metallic Collection
Make your eyes shimmer, sparkle and dance and stock up on the range of metallic eyeshadow because it’s all about bringing focus to your eyes this spring/summer season. Opt for lighter metallic shades like white, pink or gold during the day and more dramatic shades like purple, blue and forest green at night. Apply a lighter shade of metallic eyeshadow over the entire eyelid, working into the inner corners of the eye and use a darker shade into the crease of the lid. Line the inner sides of your eye with a black or dark brown eyeliner for a smouldering effect.

Check out : Bobbi Brown’s Metallic Collections : Forest Green (green hues), Midnight Metallics (blue/silver); Burnt Sugar (copper/bronze) and Velvet Plum (purple/pink).
*image from www.bobbibrowncosmetics.com

BOLD, BUSHY BROWS
Brooke Shields Eyebrows
The bushy eyebrows of the 80s are back so think carefully before you pick up those tweezers. But before you can sigh with relief and say goodbye to the painstaking process of tweezing, bushy can also mean scraggly (aka Incredible Hulk), when not maintained. So treat them like the hair on top of your head – tame them with gel and brush them up.

Check out : 5 Piece Eyeybrow Kit from Anastasia Beverly Hills – includes brow powder, brow gel, angled brow brush, tweezers and brow stencils.

DRAMATIC LASHES
Loreal Lash Architect
So that’s why more women are lining up for lash extensions these days. What better way to complement your new shimmering, sparkling eyeshadow than with long, full, almost-fake lashes? For those who would rather stay away from the fake stuff, invest in eyelash curlers and a great mascara that gives you both length and volume without the clump.

Check out : Loreal Lash Architect

NATURAL-LOOK BASE
I don’t know about you but with the warm weather upon us, I don’t like my face feeling too heavy with make-up so hearing that covering your entire face with foundation is a no-no this season is good news for me. The aim is to use as little coverage as possible and make-up artists say that most people can get an even skin tone with just a tinted moisturiser (with sunscreen). If you want to hide away blemishes, apply dots of concealer and a brush of loose powder.

Check out : I only ever use Olay moisturiser now and unfortunately, they don’t have tinted moisturisers. If you’re as devoted to your current moisturiser as I am and don’t want to switch to another brand that stocks tinted moisturisers, all you do is mix in a blob of foundation with your Olay moisturiser.

BRONZED CHEEKS
The colour of healthy, sun-kissed cheeks to complement the tan you’ll be getting this season.

Check out : Sephora Duo Bronzer

NUDE LIPS
Lip Tox Sheer
Just because the focus is all on the eyes doesn’t mean your lips should look washed out. So your lips can get just a little bit of attention even with its nude colour, the aim is to make them appear fuller and luscious. Opt for a lipstick that will give your pout a sheer gloss and a lip plumper for a fuller pout.

Check out : Bee-Luscious Lip Tox Sheer
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This exciting lip range from Joey NY Specialty consists of LipNIX to curb the urge to smoke, LipFIT to curb your appetite and cinnaMEN to attract a man all available in lip sticks, glosses, balms and gloss pallets.

Each of the formulas takes different fragrances which are proven to assist in the certain urges and further contain Dermaxyl which is clinically proven to firm and plump lips instantly. The fragrances are meant to work by triggering the brain to react and do so without an over bearing fragrance, much like aromatherapy however Joey NY Specialty refers to this as “aromachology”. The LipNIX contains the fresh aroma blend of Geranium, Lemon and Helichrysum proven to assist in quitting smoking. A mix of peppermint, grapefruit and spearmint is there to assist slimming the hips. While a man cannot resist the combination of vanilla and cinnamon.



Now I love lip glosses and lip sticks and believe their promises whole heartedly to last longer, shine all day, cover evenly all while gently conditioning my lips and making my pout irresistible. However, helping me quit smoking, attract a man and loose weight now that I thought perhaps going a little too far on the promises… but I was happy to take the Joey test with an open mind.

I was planning to quit smoking so I took the Joey challenge and used only their LipNIX. To give an idea I smoked approximately 15-20 cigarettes per day, 8 mg and had smoked at this rate for approximately two years. I used no other smoking aid such as patches, gum or lozenges,… cold turkey was the only way for this trail! I was re-applying the lip gloss each time a craving would occur or a situation where a cigarette would normally be consumed such as after a meal.

I am happy to report that it has now been exactly 27 days and I have not had one cigarette, not even a puff! And due to the ingredient blend of Beeswax, Shea Butter, Aloe Oil with Vitamin E, Lanolin, Safflower Oil, Castor Oil and aromas my lips are kept wonderfully moisturised and soft.

Obviously I did go through normal withdrawal symptoms, and my partner can vouch for my irritability the first two weeks. I was an emotional yo-yo some days, so please if you do trail this product be realistic that it does require your will power and effort to quit also. This is not a quick fix solution, merely a great tool to help you. Definitely a tool I can highly recommend all the same which I purchased at an affordable and realistic price of $16.99 from Priceline.

With one success under my belt not only am I very happy to recommend the Joey NY Specialty LipNIX lip balm but I am looking forward to trailing their cinnaMEN to see how much the aroma really has on my partner! You can check out the whole range at www.joeynewyork.com.
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Shimmery Lips - Lancome Star Gloss

June 12th 2006 05:26
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Lancome Star Gloss - Moonlight (#020)


A good lip gloss is one that can brighten up your whole face, and finishes your look off with a touch of glamour. Having a perculiar attachment to all things shiny and glittery, I have developed a crush on Lancome's Star Gloss.


Having an intoxicating bubble-gum flavour, it gives you a wave of nostalgia to those days of stealing lollies and eating them in bed. Yummy.


Upon first appliaction, I immediately fell in love with the fine-grain glitter that gives a brilliant reflection of light. Your lips literally pop out of your face, pouty and delicious. The texture is not as thick nor sticky as the popular Lancome Juicy Tube, which tends to get dust particles and whatnot stuck at the tip as time goes on. Icky.


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Lancome Star Gloss - Sugar Babe (#321)
The Star Gloss glides smoothly along your lips on a fine brush which can be applied with precision even by the most clumsy hands. My favourite shade so far is Sugar Babe. The deep pink imitates the lips' natural shade, effectively adding to the rouge of your lips instead of forcing on a completely different colour. The clear gloss (pictured on top) is also marvelous; ideal to use on top of lipstick for a finishing touch with impact.


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V for Very Sexy - lancome.com


Surfing the Lancome webiste, I am delighted find there is even a little video which shows you how to smack this baby on your lips. A particularly useful tip is to precisely outline the "V" shape on top of your lips to give it a clear definition. It does wonders for the shape of your mouth.

Say "AH".....
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Pout Pump - Collagen in a tube

May 29th 2006 02:30
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My attention was brought back to the Pout Lip Plump after noticing that it has won the CEW beauty award for 2006. Immediately this jolted unpleasant memories a few months ago as their promotional staff (dressed in Mardi Gras gear) stopped my fellow shopper and I in the lingerie section at Myers. I was immediately enchanted by the packaging, which felt like firm, plump lips, which naturally means the product will make your lips feel like the packaging...right?

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Winter Lip Guide - kiss kiss!

May 3rd 2006 04:06
There's not much to worry about in winter when it comes to beauty. Everyone looks great in winter.
No bronzing, no waxing, no oil control.....it's great.

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