Mar 6 2016

Face of the Day: Classic Glam

 

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For this look, I created a neutral, yet defined effect on the eyes to really make the red lips stand out.  Using neutral brown tones on the eyes means that you can easily wear any shade of red on the lips that you fancy.

Tip: Hot pinks, bright corals and deep aubergines would all work if you want to wear a bold shade on the lips.  Alternatively, nudes and rose-pinks would work just as well if you want to keep the overall look very natural.

Looking for more tips, techniques and look ideas for when wearing red lipstick? If so, you might like other articles and products featured as part of the ‘All About Red Lips’ series.

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Feb 21 2016

Urban Decay Lipstick in ‘Wonderland’

 

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Urban Decay Gwen Stefani Lipstick in ‘Wonderland’

Swatch of Urban Decay Gwen Stefani Lipstick in 'Wonderland'

Swatch of Urban Decay Gwen Stefani Lipstick in ‘Wonderland’

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Today, I am going to introduce you to my new favourite lipstick: Urban Decay Lipstick in Wonderland!

Wonderland lipstick is part of the new limited edition Gwen Stefani collection, which has been launched by Urban Decay.  The collection contains a blusher palette, an eyeshadow palette, a range of lipsticks, coordinating lip liners and a brow box.  I couldn’t resist taking a look at the products when I was in store  and fell in love with one of the lipsticks – Wonderland.

Update: Wonderland is now available as part of the permanent Urban Decay Vice Lipstick collection.  The other shades from the Gwen Stefani collection have also been incorporated into the regular Vice range of lipsticks.

Looking for more inspiration, tips or techniques for wearing red-based lip colours? If so, you might like other articles and products featured as part of the ‘All About Red Lips’ series.

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Feb 17 2016

Strike Gold (Using Urban Decay Vice 2 Palette)

 

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For this look, I combined bright blue and gold eyeshadows to create a striking, elongated effect on the eyes.  Using contrasting shades of eyeshadow together can draw attention to the eyes and really make them stand out.

I used shades from the Urban Decay Vice 2 Palette for this look but you can easily swap in other brands with similar shades.

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Feb 14 2016

How to Make Red Lips Less Intimidating

 

 

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If you are keen to try red lipstick but find the thought of wearing a bright, traffic-stopping red daunting, then there are some ways of easing yourself in gently.  This first article in the ‘All About Red Lips’ series focuses on how to make red lipstick less intimidating and more wearable.

There are various types of products that you can use to introduce yourself to red lips, without having to go full-on red.  There are also different techniques for muting a lipstick if you don’t yet feel ready to wear it in its full-bodied form.

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Feb 13 2016

The ‘All About Red Lips’ Series

 

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Many women love the idea of red lipstick but either (a) find it too intimidating, (b) think “it won’t suit me”, (c) are unsure what other make-up to wear with it, (d) don’t know what sort of shade to choose and (e) just don’t know how to wear it.  Well, please don’t be scared! There is a red out there for you! All you need are some tips and tricks and before you know it, you will be able to try that red lipstick that you have always longed to wear.

The ‘All About Red Lips’ series aims to help you navigate the sometimes tricky world of red lips.  Over the next few months, I will be posting a number of articles providing tips and techniques on wearing red lips.  I’ll also be featuring various red lip products, from the very natural to va-va-voom full-on lip colour, to give you an idea of what is out there.

Many of the tips and techniques from this series will also be applicable for how to wear other bold colours, such as hot pinks, dark pinks, bright corals and deep burgundies.  Don’t be scared to experiment with different shades and use these tips to find your perfect look.

Feb 7 2016

Face of the Day: Cranberries and Champage (Using Urban Decay Vice 3 Palette)

 

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Valentine’s Day is coming up next week and so I thought this would be the perfect time to create a Valentine-inspired look.  For this look, I used cranberry, aubergine and champagne shades on the eyes.  I completed the look using a peachy-pink blusher on the cheeks and a rose-pink lipstick on the lips.

Tip: You can add extra definition to the eyes by adding a thin line of aubergine or black liner along the upper lashline.

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Jan 13 2016

Silver Pink Cocktail

 

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This look combines silver, pink and a dash of purple to create a cocktail effect on the eyes.  Adding purple to the outer v adds a little extra depth to the eye and helps to tie the pink and silver eyeshadows together.

Tip 1: Try using a different eyeshadow base to change up the same look.  I used a shimmery white paintpot underneath the eyeshadows as I wanted to create a lighter look.  Using a black base will create a smokier, deeper effect, whilst a skin-tone/clear base will make the eyeshadows brighter and bolder.

Tip 2: You can use a different shade in place of the silver if you want to change up the look.  Aqua, light pink, blue and white would all work well.

Here’s how to re-create this look:

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