Vintage Glamour - Get The Look!

Demi Moore as well as hubby Ashton Kutcher, daughter Rumer Willis and many other A-Listers such as Charlize Theron, Penelope Cruz & Courtney Cox recently attended the The Art of Elysium Charity Event (for children battling serious illness) at The Beverly Hills Hotel in LA, where the theme was Vintage Forties & Dominoes (apparently Hollywood's hottest new party game!)
Vintage glamour is definitely in vogue this year, a timeless look that oozes style & sophistication and Demi Moore captures the look just perfectly in this picture.
Here's some top tips on getting the look yourself (all you'll need after is the fake fur & diamonds!

1 - A flawless complexion is required for this look so opt for Max Factor's 'Miracle Touch Foundation' (£10.99) which is a base with concealer & powder for the perfect finish.
2 - Use neutral colours with the eyeshadows, take a nude tone across the entire lid, use a highlighter on the brow bone to really define the eye, then take a medium brown into the socket line & blend out in circular movements with your 'fluff' brush (for best results, tilt your head up & look down slightly to apply shadow to the socket line) Try Revlon's Eyeshadow Quad 'In The Buff' (£7.99)
3 - The Top las line needs to be defined to achieve the vintage style, with a dark brown or black matt shadow & using a slanted defining eye brush take the shadow, as close the the lashes as possible, from the inner corner to the outer, build heavily at the outer corner just past the middle point of your eye, this will give more depth & shape to your eye, then trace a light line at the outside corner & flick outwards slightly. For the bottom lash line, take a lighter line with a shimmer eyeshadow, the same as you used for the socket line to create of softer finish on the bottom.
4 - Apply false lashes, the lashes really are a big statement with this look, go for Mac False Lash Strips (7.50), finish by applying mascara over the top as well as on your bottom lashes.
5 - Define your eyebrows, use the Body Shop's 'Brow Kit' (£10) to shape your brows, it is a powder with an application brush, apply over your brows paying particular attention the edge above the bridge of your nose & ensure it is neatly finished off (take a pencil & place vertically above your nose, the line should not go past this point), point them off at the outer corner of your eye to create a longer brow that will 'frame' the eye, soften by taking a brow comb through them.
6 - A warm shimmering colour will set off the cheeks beautifully & should sculpt & define too, take a large blusher brush & sweep the colour over the apples of your cheeks then upwards across the cheekbones, try Bobbi Brown's 'Bronze Shimmer Brick Compact' (£27) which has pinks & browns to give this effect for both warm & cool skin tones.
7 - Finish with a bold red lipstick to give it the forties glamour touch, keep it matt & apply some foundation underneath to hold it in place, take a lip liner in red & define your lip line first, soften with a cotton bud & then apply the colour with a lip brush, blot twice with tissue & re-apply, then pat some translucent powder over it gently to create the ultimate matt finish, go for 'Mac Red' Lipstick (£11) & Mac 'Redd' Lip Pencil (£9)

Body Beautiful Complex - Perfection In A Bottle!

Finally a miracle pill has arrived for that perfect glowing complexion, these beauty capsules by 'Skin Nutrition' are the all round supplement for your beauty regime, they promote healthy skin, hair & nails as well as speeding up your metabolism, removing stored fat & cellulite and as if that wasn't enough they can increase your energy levels as well as preventing wrinkles!
The magic ingrediants include N-Acetyl Glucosamine which is proven to reverse age spots as well as improving the body’s natural regeneration of collagen, Alpha Lipoic Acid to fight against Free Radicals plus Green & White Tea to speed up your metabolism as well as acting as a powerful anti-oxidant.
The recommended dose is as a dietary supplement, take 1- 2 capsules first thing in the morning on an empty stomach and another 1-2 capsules mid afternoon.
£30 for 60 Capsules (www.skinnutrition.com)

Benefit - Top New Products!

Just out is Benefit's new 'Lust Dust' mineral eyeshadow that creates intense colour sparkle, only a tiny amount is required with the high pigment so a little goes a long way indeed! Also for an extra chic look, wet a liquid liner application brush & dab into the powder then apply to your upper lid for a shimmering top lash line!

Another new product from Benefit is their 'Erase Paste', which is a brightening & camouflage concealer in one, the highly pigmented concealer gives a fantastic coverage without having to use a great deal of the product, and with the brightening qualities say goodbye to dark circles! It comes with a comprehensive user guide & an application spatula, my tip though would be to just apply with the finger tips! A definite must have for your make-up bag & it will certainly be a permanent feature in my make-up kit from now on! Launched this Saturday at all Benefit counters!

"Boob Job' - A Fuller Bust In A Bottle!

Just what we girls have always dreamt about, a Boob Job without going under the surgeon's knife and at a fraction of the cost too!!! 'Boob Job' is the latest product just released this week from cult beauty brand Rodial, some of they're best sellers include 'Tummy Tuck' which is a cream that promises to reduce your tum by 2cm in 8 weeks, as well as Glamotox, their needle free collagen injection cream which can dramatically reduce wrinkles with it's 'plumping' effects!
They have a pretty large celeb fan base too that includes the likes of Katie Holmes, Giselle & Eva Longoria to name but a few, all devotees to the miracle working range!!
So their latest product sensation 'Boob Job' promises a fuller cleavage in 56 days, it works with your natural fat cells 'blocking' the fat in your bust area so you will see a gradual increase in cup size (up to 10%) as well as a firming & lifting effect too. The gel is based on a natural phytosterol derived from an Asian root, it works on the skin and the layer of fat beneath it, with Myrrh extract to promote volume in the skin and pentapeptides to repair and smooth skin 'Boob Job' can definitely give you a fuller & plumper bust for this summers bikini season!
Visit their website for more info www.rodial.co.uk, 'Boob Job' is available to purchase on line from this week (£125).

Beauty Icons - Top Tips with Johnson's Baby Oil!

Johnson's Baby Oil have just brought out the fab new guide 'Ultimate Beauty Icons' to give top tips on using baby oil in your everyday beauty routine, the guide is created in conjunction with Make-Up Artist Jo Gillingwater & is inspired by some of the world's most beautiful & iconic women such as Marilyn Monroe, Raquel Welch & Audry Hepburn. Baby Oil, which has an iconic status itself, has been used by woman for over 70 years & today it is still a must have product for top make-up artists as well as being adored by celebrities such as Sarah Jessica Parker, Victoria Beckham & Jessica Alba.
Using the full range of Baby Oil, I have been putting a few of the beauty techniques from their guide to the test & firstly I must admit I don't think my skin has ever felt better!
The original Johnson's Baby Oil is also now out as a Spray as well as a Gel which makes it a lot easier to apply, the spray is fantastic for when you're just out of the shower plus it's best to apply at this point as Johnson's advise it will lock in about 10 times more moisture when the skin is still damp, the Gel version is much easier to apply while the skin is dry & works wonders on dry knees & elbows! For extra soft skin try Baby Oil with Aloe Vera & for the ultimate relaxation after your bath at night to unwind apply 'Bedtime Oil' afterwards which contains relaxing aromas designed to help babies drift off to sleep, although I've found it works pretty well with adults too!
Anyway here's my favourites from their top tips on using Baby Oil to create some amazing looks -

1 Highlight your Decolletage - Take a small amount of Baby Oil across your collar bone & chest (the spray works really well for this) then dust a little shimmer powder over the top, the powder intensifies with the Baby Oil to create a glamorous finish for an evening look
2 Create a Natural Dewy Look - This is best when using cream blushers as well as eyeshadows with your make-up, take a tiny amount & apply above your cheeks as a highlighter to the top corner close to your eye, also with a pea sized amount highlight your brow bone too (the Gel is easier to use for this as it's slightly firmer)
3 Ultimate Legs - To keep your legs in top condition Johnson's recommend applying Baby Oil every day, it not only moisturises but creates a glisten that gives them a healthy sheen hiding any imperfections. Also I found that after applying my self tanning moisturiser, taking a small amount of Baby Oil over the skin really helps to even out the finish reducing any streaking (again I find the Gel works best for this)

A few other little beauty tricks that the guide enlightens us with, is that baby oil is great for taming unruly eyebrows, take a tiny amount & comb through to keep them sleek & in shape, also it can even help create slick hairstyles while giving your hair extra condition as well! I would definitely recommend it as one of the best eye make-up removers too, especially when trying to get rid of any stubborn left over waterproof mascara!
One thing is for sure though it certainly is one of the best moisturisers on the market for your body, keeping it soft & in perfect condition, it's great for any problem areas plus it can also help prevent stretch marks, what more could you possibly ask for!

For more information on Baby Oil's 'Ultimate Beauty Icons Guide' contact johnsonsbaby@redconsultancy.com

Best Leg Waxing Strips - Veet

Voted the best wax strips for legs in recent polls, Veet 'Ready to Use' Strips are easy to use, quick & effective plus they come in 3 types for dry, normal & sensitive skin. You simply heat them up between your hands then apply & smooth over the leg then remove, they will generally remove at least 80% of the hair on the first go, not bad at all!

Top Waxing Tips -

Before you start, make sure your hair is at least 1/8 of an inch, a lot shorter than this & the wax can't grip the hair.
Prepare the skin, make sure it is cleaned thoroughly & dried properly, otherwise the wax won't stick.
Apply the strips in the direction of hair growth, for lower legs aim down the way towards the ankle, then remove against the hair growth which is upwards towards the knee.
When removing the strips hold the skin underneath with your other hand which will 'brace' & allow a firmer removal with less pain.
Apply a soothing afterwax solution to clean off any excess wax but also to ensure the skin is left clean, treated & soothed (for best effects make sure it has either Aloe Vera, Tea Tree, Witch Hazel or Lavender Oil), the hair follicles are still open at this point & can be prone to infection and/or inflammation, it is also advisable to avoid hot baths/showers straight afterwards as well as applying any tanning products.
Make sure you exfoliate regularly when you wax your legs which will help to prevent any ingrown hairs.

Brand New - Bobbi Brown's Nudes Collection.

Brand New from Bobbi Brown is this season's Nude Lip & Eye Palatte (£40), the colours are universally flattering for all skin tones & the palatte contains four lipsticks & four eyeshadows in shimmer & matt finshes. Also just out is the Nude Glitter Lipgloss (£13) which are designed to compliment the Nude Palette. These colours are great as they'll never go out of fashion & are perfect for creating any natural look.