Fashion News & Beauty Reviews
I’m the first to admit, I’m not very adventurous with makeup anymore, mostly because I’m in a rush in the mornings and only seem to change the colour of my nails or lips when I’m feeling adventurous. So when Estee Lauder invited me down to get a beauty makeover by their premiere makeup artist Jahi Ireland, I couldn’t turn it down.
In celebration of their recently launched Pure Topaz collection, I was to get the Constance Jablonski look, as seen in their stunning ad campaign imagery. Created for Summer 2012 by Estee Lauder’s Creative Makeup Director Tom Pecheux, the Topaz collection took inspiration from a holiday in Arizona with its warm sun and amazing desert colours.
“I was thinking of a gorgeously healthy-looking woman that had an element of fantasy in her personality,” said Pecheux. “I wanted to convey that with a palette of strong yet soft colors.”
Jamie Wdziekonski from OhJamie.com
Skinny jeans on men have not had a good name. “Aren’t his jeans too tight?” seems to be the most common question on people’s lips. But what people are really saying, and what the central argument against skinny jeans on men is, “shouldn’t guys give some room to breathe ‘down there’?”.
Perhaps it comes down the reason some believe that humans are on their earth – reproduction. If we take into account the findings of a 1986 scientific study that suggested wearing tight pants or underwear could lower a man’s sperm count – it really does beg the question, why put yourselves through such pain? What possible advantages could skinny jeans give to its wearer?
But of course, fashion has never been about advantages or health, or safety. After all, what advantages do high heels bring considering they’re a proven danger? Why did women in ancient China bind their feet? Why were Victorian women wearing corsets that bruise their ribcage?
Is the simple answer to all that (and to why men wear skinny jeans) is because we’re all slaves to fashion? And believe it or not, men are just as impressionable to the latest fashion trends as women, even if they don’t admit to it.
New York Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2012 may have wrapped up, but the fun is only just beginning. With London, Milan and Paris fashion weeks still to come, there are many trends already emerging, with designers such as Marc Jacobs, Jason Wu, Zac Posen and Victoria Beckham showcasing their latest works in the Big Apple during the week.
Marc Jacobs presented perhaps the most outrageously imaginative collection, with the designer seemingly channelling Alice in Wonderland for his eccentric collection, which consisted of oversized hats, bright colours and layers of chunky knits and furs. Never one to shy away from experimentation, Jacobs shunned the ladylike and chic silhouettes shown by some of his rival designers in favour of a more wild look. While the Mad Hatter-esque look may not be your thing, Jacobs ability to create decidedly different and creative winter looks will no doubt translate to the high street this coming season.
Zac Posen (pictured above) demonstrated a fusion between royalty and Asia in his feminine collection, with his signature fishtail and figure-hugging gowns adorned with oragami-like details, and shown in an array of bold colours, including red, blue and gold. Meanwhile, Victoria Beckham showcased a tough, military inspired collection- keep an eye out for this trend! Beckham, a fan of the figure-hugging dress, incorporated biker jackets and boots into this seasons offerings, giving the collection an edgier feel than its girly predecessor seasons.
We’re kind of obsessed with the Sh*t Fashion Girls Day series of videos so when the guys at The Platform teamed up with Harper’s Bazaar to create a video in tribute to the fashion pack who descended down on New York City for New York Fashion Week, we knew this was another winner. With lines like: If this outfit doesn’t...
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Women have strived to get the perfectly salon blow-dried hair at home for years. My own hair is thick and naturally straight so I’ve been on a search for an amazing hairdryer that is quite but dries my hair quickly and gives me some volume. I’ve always been secretly hoping that the likes of ghd would launch a hair dryer to...
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With a plethora of events on around the world at any one time, it can be hard to decide how to spend your precious weekend leisure hours. Maybe an art show in Perth, a fashion show in Copenhagen, or a wedding expo in London to perhaps be inspired a la Sarah Burton? Or is browsing markets more your weekend cup of tea? Whatever your...
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Next to diamonds, shoes just may be a girls’ best friend and in our humble opinion, there can never be too many places for a girl to indulge in a little shoe shopping. The talent pool, so to speak, expanded last night with the launch of the latest Steve Madden store, this time in Melbourne’s Bourke Street....
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With Paris and Milan Men’s Fashion Week come and gone, it’s the perfect time to take a step back and review this season’s trends on the menswear runways. Overall, the economic gloom took European designers back to safe haven – traditional looks with classic tailoring and business suits, overcoats and leather...
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Hot on the red-sole heels of the release of his Christian Louboutin: 20 Years book, one of fashions greatest shoe designers is set to celebrate his milestone with one of New York City’s finest department stores, Bergdorf Goodman (check out the amazing store window display in his honour). January 31st (NYC time, February 1st...
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