Make-Up Hall Of Fame - Shu Uemera EyeLash Curlers

Over the next few months we will be starting up our very own 'Make-Up Hall of Fame', for all those fantastic products & tools that keep us looking at our best, it will consist of the true tried & tested items that come up trumps everytime proving themselves to be timeless classics that no beauty junkie should be without! Any suggestions on what you think & any products you feel should defintely be put forward let us know - eyecandyblog@googlemail.com
So here's our First!!!!

Heralded as the world's best eyelash curlers, Shu Uemera's little miracle workers don't come in cheap but many many users will tell you they're worth every penny!
To start with they look sleek & cool plus they always stay shiny as well as being very sturdy, but do they live up to the hype & give you beautifully curled lashes?! Well the answer is yes (!!), the curler follows the shape of the lid & lash line perfectly, the grip is very good as well as easy to apply & you only need to hold them for a few seconds to get a prefect curl, certainly no crimping! Many people have found that the curl effect given with these lash curlers makes their lashes look a lot longer, so much so that they don't have to wear mascara. Sounds pretty good when you weigh it up, £18 may not be so bad when you consider the money you could save on mascara plus they last so well they could be a friend for life! So all in all defintely worthy of a place in the Make-Up Hall Of Fame! Available from Space NK.

Anti-Ageing Superfood - Natto

The lastest Anti-Ageing craze to sweep LA is Formented Soya Beans 'Natto' from Japan, experts say that eating a few small portions a day can have a huge inpact on the condition of your skin, not forgetting the health benefits as well as it can help prevent heart attacks & strokes. It clears the complexion to give a youthful glow to the skin thanks to it's unique vitamin & mineral compounds that cannot be found in any other food or supplement.
Victoria Beckham has become the latest fan of this new superfood & friends say this is what is behind her new healthier figure & glowing complexion, she has recently she been happy to pose for pictures with barely scratch of make-up on as her confidence has grown so much thanks to her new diet (or maybe it's just all that LA sun!?)

Celebrity Bobs!

The classic bob is defintely here to stay for the time being with more & more celebrities sporting their sleek cuts this season! Eva Longoria unveiled her new look last week & after speculation as to whether it was a take on her close friend Victoria Beckham's 'do' it turns out that it is purely down to filming requirments, regardless it's defintely a look that suits!
This seasons bob takes a new longer length though with a relaxed side fringe, sported by Reese Witherspoon in LA as well as recently shaped in by Lily Allen.
Any bob requires a sleek finish & the new GHD Pure Limited Edition are a must have for styling your look to perfection (£135). Buy at HQhair

Nars - New Fall Collection

Nars have just released their fall collection with warm washes of gold & rose, the collection includes eye shadow duos, blushers, nail polish as well as lipstick & gloss. One that is sure to be a huge hit on the counters this coming season is their new 'Beautiful Liar' Sheer Lipstick (£17) which is a warm spiced coral, it gives a light finish with a splash of colour, definitely right on trend as this year's hottest colour!

By Nars Online at - HQhair

Trend Setters - Latest Make-Up Looks!

Here's a few sneaky peeks at the latest trends coming up this autumn...! Bright lips are still all the rage but rather than staying matte as pictured here they're sparkling with shiny gloss - patent all the way! Coral is still a huge hit since it appeared on the red carpet at the end of last year & Max Factor have a great shade out just now 'Bewitching Coral' (£6.99), match this up with some clear gloss to bring it right up to date, go for Mac's Clear LipGlass (£9.50) for a lasting perfect shine! For the brave fashionistas black is a very hot colour to sport, however I'd prefer to stick to the deep burgundies & plums to create this look, which will also be very high on the trend setter's lists! An important point to note with bold lips is definitely play it down with the eyeshadow, go for a wash of shimmer in a nude/neutral shade, try out Mac's Pigment in 'Naked' (£15) & line the inner rims of the bottom lash lines with white kohl to make them really stand out!! (pictured above as well)
Oriental themes have been making a splash on the catwalk of late & Geisha make-up looks are very in as well, go for a subtle take on this by concentrating the deeper colour on the centre part of your lips with the light on the outer edge, also accentuate the bow of the lip with some clear gloss.
Even though eyes are very nude & sheer this coming season Brows are bold & a little masculine as seen in this picture, not quite Frida Kahlo fortunately, but only with a slight boyish edge to make them stand out & frame the eyes.

New from Mac - Mineralize Eye Shadow

With the world going mineral crazy Mac have launched their new Mineral Eye Shadows, these are contained in a large compact with duo shades. One shadow is a mixture of 3 colours, almost as a marble effect & then the other in a complementary solid shade.
They give a beautiful fresh shimmer wash of colour across the lids that make them perfect for summer!
12.50 Each at Mac Counters.

New Make-Up Concept - Easy Looks

This great new concept for make-up allows you to try out a complete new look without buying full size products, each pack contains small 'bubbles' of colour that are profesionally formulated & designed by make-up artists so they are easy to apply & blend.

The strips are pocket sized & the one-shot colours are applied with the finger tips to create the specific look you would like to go for, there are 5 in total - Sunkissed, Electric, Smokey Eyes, Silver Grace and Shimmer & Glow. Instructions on how to create the looks are within each pack & they advise on how to apply the make-up, each one has 2 foundations, highlighter, eyeshadow & lip colour.
Perfect for packing away on holiday as well as for touch ups or quickly getting ready at the office for a night out! £9.95 each at www.beautyexpert.co.uk