Summer Nights Collection | Inglot

'Tis the season to be bold and beautiful.

 

Introducing to you Summer Nights by Inglot. It's all in the colour purple this season. Get with the trend from gorgeous eyeshadows that will make your eyes pop to a lipstick that will steal the show all from Inglot.

Lipstick!

 

"On a bad day there is always, Lipstick"

 xo

 

If you ever feel like you having a bad day - then you haven't invested in a good lipstick or lipgloss that will brighten up your day in matter of minutes. Trust me! Lipstick just has it's way of making you feel more confident and leaves you with a gorgeous smile all day long. I have a few favourite colour's that I like to use - red is certainly a must! Or the trending lip colour for this fall is marsala. I also like to keep a nude colour lipstick that will go with everything as well as a soft baby pink.

 

What colour lipsticks are your favourite?

Max Factor | Skin Luminizer Foundation

 

Thank you to the amazing Max Factor Skin Luminizer Foundation. I just finished using mine this morning and I will definitely be going to get another one. The colour I used is (60) Sand.

I love the smooth, creamy texture when you apply it to your skin and is the perfect product for dry - winter weather as it contains a hydrator to keep the skin moisturised from beneath the surface. Not only does the foundation look really cool twirled among layers of cream, it also serves a dual-purpose

80 Years of Effortless Beauty | Lancôme

From Armand Petitjean (1884 -1969) the founder and vision behind the first Lancôme store in 1935, the internationally recognised cosmetics brand is celebrating 80 years of beauty in 2015. Not only should we celebrate the brand and the many inspirational woman all over the world that use Lancôme but to carry the legacy of Armand Petitjean, and that was to deliver the ideal French elegance look. An effortless French chic look is very simple, light and natural - this is certainly ideal if you the type of person that doesn't like to spend a lot of time doing your make-up every morning. From models to actresses such as Julia Roberts, Penelope Cruz and Kate Winslet, Lancôme still remains one of the top brands in the luxury beauty sector.

 

Wash & Dry Collection | MAC

The M·A·C Wash & Dry Laundromat is open for business, so make a date with good, clean fun. The suds are rising with this breezy bronzing collection inspired by bright, fresh hues perfect for a full spin or just a quick tumble. All in super-sleek packaging to set your cycle to chic!

 

 

M·A·C is going full steam ahead with the gorgeous new {Wash & Dry} collection of breezy bronzers to give you that extra special glow while still looking fresh and radiant. Take a look below at the range of products that you can add to your make-up bag to brighten up your summer:

Beauty is no Competition | Just Bloom

"A flower does not think of competing with the flower next to it. It just blooms"

4 Different Ways to Get All Bunned-Up {Hair}

Wearing your hair tied-up may leave you thinking how much could you possibly do by having your hair in a bun of all things? You may also feel that it is too simple and boring especially if your hair is the deal-breaker to your outfit for a special night out or a walk down the red carpet - if anything I think that it looks more interesting! I mean the celebs are doing it! It will certainly leave others more inquisitive than ever before wondering how you did your hair like that? Having your in an exotic bun is also a fun way to do different things with your hair and by having your hair out of your face you will not only be able to see your beautiful facial structure but your gorgeous cheek bones too - which is a real elegant look!

 

You can learn to not only do your hair in a big beautiful bun using the hair donut  (see link below) but you can also change up your bun in the following four different ways:

See below the bun that celebs are doing in their hair:

 

1. Messy Bun

 

Get Your Big Beautiful Bun {Hair}

For many of you (including myself) may feel that your hair is your crown so you would like to at least make sure that it looks it's best most of the time. Personally, I love changing up my hairstyle to either having it straightened, curled with the curling iron, leaving it in a plait to make it naturally wavy, tied-up in a messy bun and now with this new easy to use 'hair donut' making a big neat bun.

French Innocence Spring 2015 Collection | Lancôme

The French Innocence Collection by Lancôme embodies the femininity of a woman as well as an effortless chic look with a colourful twist. With the je ne sais qoui, the effortless chic look aims to bring about a springtime freshness by making you look and feel youthful yet still sophisticated. 

My French Palette recreates the ambiance of parks filled by beautiful flower gardens in Paris, with the stylish printed silver casing (see picture below). Some of the shades  in the

Smashbox | Full Exposure Palette

Get the bestselling Full Exposure Palette from Smashbox. This palette is perfect for all eye shapes because it has both matte and shimmer shades where you can go from a fresh daywear look to an evening shine with a simple swipe of the darker shades over the eyelid and a dash of glitter to finish it off.

Peach on Peach.

 

Peach x Peach. Get that Fruity Shine (Peach) with this Labello lip-ice and make sure that your lips stay moisturized especially since it is winter time. Along, with the perfect (547) Peach of Cake manicure by Sally Hansen's New Nouveau range.

Nude Essentials

 

What are your daily make-up essentials?

To me, I love nude and neutral shades with my make-up application. Thus, the Catrice Absolute Matt Eyeshadow Palette (010 Eyes Wide Matt) is a must for me. It lasts all day long and it is easy to apply with a double-ended brush that comes with it. I love that you can also turn a simple daywear look into an evening smokey eye within a matter of minutes. To do this, you would apply the darkest shade to the upper and lower lash line and gently blend it in. Get the palette to see how to get a matt look for your everyday wear.

 

Tip: One thing I learn't from a Chanel expert is that if you have bigger eyes you can use eyeshadows with either a matt or a shiny finish. However, if you have smaller eyes to make them look bigger you should only use a matt finish eyeshadow.

 

Chanel No. 5 Beauty Treats.

  CHANEL NO. 5

Who doesn't love a little bit of Chanel No. 5 in their life?

 

I do for sure.

 

I thought I would share with you the beautiful beauty treats that I got from Chanel.

 

A mini Coco Mademoiselle Eau de Parfum;

Chanel No. 5 Eau de Parfum;

Hydra (tion protection radiance)  Beauty Creme and

Le Weekend De Chanel (Renew).

Coco Chanel | Mother's Day

How did you spoil your Mother this past Mother's Day? Well, I was lucky enough to have won my mother a Mother's Day Make-over with Coco Chanel in Sandton City. Not only was I over the moon to spend my morning surrounded by make-up but not just any make-up people, we talking about the luxurious Coco Chanel! With the overwhelming excitement of getting pampered with Chanel products and being treated like royality by sipping on some champagne and snacking on macaroons - we just had to take a some before selfies (this was the first but certainly not the last!).

OH MY GLOSS! | Rita Ora

 

Get the perfect London look with Rimmel, London 'Oh My Gloss!' Lip Gloss. It lasts up to 6 hours long - I mean we all want those luscious lips to shout out 'wow!' all day long. It also contains not only vitamin E but Argan Oil. Get the exact  'Oh My Gloss' Lip Gloss colour (#500) worn by Rita Ora for R79.95, along with a 60 seconds ultra-shiny finish nail polish that lasts up to 10 days.

 

 

 

 

Dazzling Darling!

     

The Leopard Print Jacket is something that you can buy now and keep forever. I think that this outfit is perfect for a romantic dinner date at a more fancy restuarant. I would recommend Maximillien, Pigalle, The Maslow or Signature (all surrounding the Sandton area). To complete the outfit I would wear a plain black camisol underneath the jacket since it is already quite detailed so let that do all the talking.

Shop the entire outfit at Forever New:

Rosemary Leopard Faux Fur Jacket.

Kitty Point Court Heels.

Laurina Twist Lock Bag.

Kaite Leather Look Pull on Pants.

50 Shades of Brown. I think a brown lip colour would definitely complete the outfit as it gives it a warm and sophisticated look. I would probably wear the fourth one with this outfit but in general I could do with the third one too. How about you? Which MAC lipstick would you pick as your favourite colour?

Brow This Way | Rita Ora

 

The talented Hayden Williams sketches Rita Ora for Rimmel, London.

 

Not only should you love Rita Ora as the new Brand Ambassador for Rimmel, London but her eyebrows too. Get perfect and beautiful brows that stand out with the 'Brow This Way' Sculpting Kit for R79.95. You can get the Brow Kit from Clicks or any other store stocking Rimmel beauty products.

 

 

Read more information on what Sculpting Kit will best suit you and a step-by-step guide on how to use it.

Nail Inspiration

Red Lip Trend {Fashion/Beauty}

The red lip trend is definitely making it's way back into fashion again and is the perfect shade for this winter. Along, with the correct shade of burgundy for your lips* (see link below) - I love these Chelsea Boots that I got from Mr Price that is a bit of a different colour for pair of winter boots than what I would usually go for but why not get with the trend. I would wear them with a red lip and a matching nail polish colour rather than going for the same colour top so that the shoes can be the wow-factor and pop of colour because you will not need anymore attention that's for sure.

 

Click on the link below to determine what shade of burgundy would best suit you:
http://ashnchang.blogspot.com/2015/04/fall-red-lip-trend-beauty.html

 

Fall Red Lip Trend {Beauty}

The Red Lip Trend Is Back!

Just like Bill Blass says: "when in doubt, wear red." However, when trying to pull off a dark red lipstick you want to be able to wear it with confidence and not be mistaken for a Halloween affair or for a wanna-be Beyonce gone wrong.

 

So here is 7 Essential Tips from Cosmopolitan on how to pull off a dark lip colour:

 

1. Save your burgundy-coloured lipstick for the fall months or evening events.

2. Know what shade will suit you best. There are four basic undertones to the colour burgundy (i.e. pink, brown, blue and red). Here is how to determine which shade will suit you best:

 

If you have light-coloured eyes then one should go for a more pink-based burgundy. This shade will enhance your eyes making them stand out more.