beauty inspiration: deep red lipstick

The perfect look for this time of year. Deep red lipstick, heavy brows and pared down eyes makes this is easy, elegant look to recreate. It makes me crave Nars Cruella Velvet Matte Lip Pencil even more, although I think it's currently sold out online. Christmas present anyone?

 

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site share #2: into the gloss

Into The Gloss is hands-down my favourite beauty website. It may be obvious from my blog that I'm a fashion obsessive, but recently I've started to get into in all things beauty. Unlike many beauty websites, ITG doesn't just shamelessly advertise cult beauty products you 'have to buy', more often it captures how women relate to beauty, and it's part in our lifestyle. ITG shares compelling beauty experiences such as My First Prom, enviable beauty regimes of inspirational women, non-patronizing how-to guides, and oodles of hair inspiration to boot. Oh and the fact that it's written in a witty, intelligent fashion AND run by the beautiful Emily Weiss (founding editor) keeps me clicking every week to get my latest ITG fix.

My top picks? A very serious discussion about Hairy Chests, The Wonderful World of Braids, Anja Bubik's top shelf picks, Who to Follow on Instagram (just for first photo really), and a informative brief on Hair Products: What, Why and How-To. I could go on and on, but for your sake I won't.
Oh oh but How to Clean Your Face is a must watch.



blue eyeshadow



Blue eyeshadow has been on my mind lately. I don't know if I could put it off (I'm normally a easy-breezy neutral gal) but flicking back at Topshop Unique's AW13 show makes me want to try. Smudged around the eyes with a barely-there base gives a rebellious edge to the periwinkle blue shade. Especially when paired with boxy shapes and chunky shoes.

 

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backstage beauty: viktor & rolf fall 2013

via inthegloss

Angelic hair braids aren't exactly new. But it's a hairstyle which is eternally pretty. I always envy girls who wear them. Also, it's actually one of my life aims to perfect a fishtail plait (I aim high I know). The soft, unkempt version at Viktor and Rolf was paired beautifully with barely-there-makeup and a hint of blusher. Positively whimsical.

metal rebel

Metal Rebel/Nylon Dec 2012/Jan 2013

I adore this 'molten' inspired makeup shoot. It takes a festive favourite makeup essential  (metallic) and adds a grungey, playful vibe to it. Golden hues and shimmery undertones are fun and easy to apply, so why not 'go with it' this party season. Mix metallic tones, demonstrate your artistic skills and braid your hair with sliver and gold - the alternative way to shine on NYE.

 

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