Archive | February, 2012
We tend to opt for the bright lip shades in the summer and the eyeliner styles in the autumn and winter months. Eyeliner acts as a comforting fail safe make-up style and one that works to add a little edge to an otherwise subtle look.
However the make-up trends for 2013 are proving to be a little different and a little more defined in style. Eyeliner has taken on a new twist in order to receive a much-needed update for 2013.
The double swish was one such look that was taking centre stage at New York Fashion Week. Forget the single flick of last season and welcome a more volumised style.
Altuzarra invested in the help of a MAC expert for their most recent show and this is the show that introduced the aerodynamic double swish.
Tom Pecheux used this revamped style to create a grunge punk couture feel.
Francis Daly opted to work with NARS cosmetics in order to create another double whammy style for the 3.1 Philip Lim show. However his look was slightly different to that of Pecheux’s! He instead used two colours to create the swish style, one in a deep black and one in a hot pink shade. The end result was a completely revamped and refreshed style for 2013.
Carolina Herrera appointed MAC make-up artist Diane Kendal in order to create yet another stylish make-up option. She worked to create a fine line of product along the upper lashes. This in turn defined them in order to create the illusion of lashes coated in copious amounts of mascara.
The infamous colour artist Jenna Mennard worked with the models at Karen Walker in order to create an extremely detailed style. This detail style didn’t however hold the original flick of past seasons and instead stopped at a straight edge. This had the effect of a contemporary and cool style.
Valentine’s Day has arrived and most of us will either be out on the town or out with a certain individual. Whatever you have planned, we can guarantee you wish to look divine!
An occasion dress is the perfect attire for such an event and will certainly make you stand out from the crowd. Occasion dresses work for arrays of events. Such occasions include the likes of Christmas eve, New Year’s eve, a prom, a birthday, someone else’s birthday and of course, Valentine’s Day.
If you are ever unsure of what to wear, a long black evening dress will usually tick all the right boxes. It is stylish without being obtrusive and works for just about any dressy occasion. This could be a dinner date, a gallery opening or even a ball.
However evening attire doesn’t have to always be of a black shade. Adding colour to the mix can work to create a great impact. Most evening events are full of excitement and entertainment, so why not make your outfit do the same!
Evening attire is all about the exquisite make-up, the shimmering gown, the superb skyscraper heels and the finishing touches. These generally come in the form of jewellery, a cutesy clutch and a statement shawl.
This season is very much about the silhouette. Many designers are creating 3D wear, which in turn translates to your outfit having as much detail on the back as it does on the front.
The shapes are really contoured and provide a definite impact, which in turn will make your date sit up and pay attention!
There are of course many other styles, which include the likes of A-line, mermaid, high and low waisted, ball gown, short and cute or long and elegant. With so many styles to choose from it is wise to understand what your exact body shape suits.
If you are the kind of girl that prefers her denim pretty, in bloom and right on trend, look no further than Hawaiian blooms, ditsy florals and rose prints.
All are hot right now and all will work to really add a little sunshine to an otherwise dark and wintery wardrobe!
However this season’s floral patterns are appearing a little different to the floral prints of last season. This season the floral pattern is donning arrays of different items, including the likes of denim hot pants, skinny jeans, skirts and cutesy denim jackets.
Don’t be afraid to mix and match prints, for example teaming a floral shirt with a floral skirt actually works. The key is to make one piece a subtle pattern and the other a loud pattern. This way they won’t clash but will instead create a retro on trend look!
If you prefer to keep the look a little lowkey, make only one piece a floral print item. For example team subtle floral print flairs with a simple tee, a pastel blazer and a pair of hot heels!
Off set the look with a completely contrasting clutch. This clutch could be in a completely different material such as a tiger or animal print. This will create a retro twist and a vocal point to the outfit!
Team the look with loose wavy locks and girl next door make-up for a sweet and carefree style! Think urban yet feminine. The floral trend is certainly a great look for the summer season but that doesn’t mean you necessarily have to dismiss it through the winter months. Simply team those cutesy denim floral shorts or hot pants with tights and a grandad knit! This is a great way to add a little lift to your winter wardrobe and is certainly one way to brighten up a dull day!
This season denim has gone print-tastic, we might as well call it the new stonewash! Think wide horizontal stripes, pastel stripes and coloured spots.
When wearing this look opt for a ‘thrown together’ style! As well as denim shorts and trousers, patterned denim shirts and jackets are also big this year!
Wear denim shorts with cutesy socks, printed shirts and a hot hued blazer. This look is the perfect casual/cool look that offers a retro and stylish feel.
Places to check out if you wish to invest in the all-new denim print trend include the likes of Current & Elliott at Net-A-Porter, Mango, Warehouse, Cheap Monday, Brat and Suzzie, Topshop, River Island, Hudson at Trilogy and Citizens of Humanity.
When wearing this look, don’t be afraid to team patterns with prints, this will in fact create a retro-cool look that works very well with this trend.
However if you wish to keep the look a little more low-key, maybe for a casual office style, then opt to keep the patterned jeans the main focus and keep everything else a little more toned down.
Pastel stripes look great with a crisp white shirt and brogues, finish the look with a cutesy yet stylish mac and a statement bag. If you are wearing a certain colour on the jeans, try and make the accessories colour opposites in order to tie the entire look together.
Since the denim is so over the top, you can afford to get a little creative with both the accessories and the hair. Try a twisted top knot if you wish to make a statement! Try to tie your jewellery in with the outfit in order to tie it together.
Floral enthused brogues also work really well with either spotted, checked or striped denim! This is certainly one outfit that won’t be ignored!
We, at present live in a pretty ordered world. High streets blur into one, designer stores feature globally and even the vegetables we purchase from the deli conform to the same shape.
This consistency however is about to change! Prepare yourselves for a fashion revelation and a fashion rebellion!
The individualist is about to emerge in the shape of a rebellion against the plague of sameness!
People are now looking beyond the ‘one size fits all’ experience and instead are opting for something that solely fits them! This is great way to invest in a one-off piece as no one else will in fact own anything like it!
Buyers are now wishing to invest in something they can personalise, this could be as simple as the addition of an initial or gilt on a diary or notebook, such as the ones styled by the brand Smythson and Anya Hindmarch.
Louis Vuitton are allowing customers to choose the coloured stripe on their purses and the shoe connoisseurs at Giuseppe Zanotti are allowing customer’s to choose the exact placement of bling on their newly purchased skyscraper heels!
Le Labo at Liberty provide perfume made to order, which is an extremely special gift. Isn’t annoying when you realise someone is wearing the exact same scent as you? Well with the personalised perfumes from the above brand, this scenario will no longer be a worry!
Nike iD are another brand that allow you to add that little extra touch by enabling customers to design their own trainers!
However if you really wish to add something a little more to a purchase, why not invest in something completely bespoke? Annina Vogel has released a series of charm necklaces and all the individual charms can be chosen by the buyer, whether this is a gift for someone else or a gift for someone special, this is certainly one way to stand out from the masses! Check the charm necklaces out at Selfridges.
