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Beauty
By Andrea Petrou on December 21st, 2011
Rihanna: Taken up belly dancing to keep fit
Rihanna is a big fan of CND Shellac manicures.
The ‘We Found Love’ hitmaker has reportedly favoured the long-enduring nail treatment – a four step process that cures under a UV lamp and gives a chip-resistant finish for up to two weeks – since they launched last year.
A spokesperson for the brand said: “Rihanna was one of the very first celebrity fans of CND Shellac! She even wore CND Wildfire Shellac in the music video for Eminem’s ‘I Love The Way You Lie’.”
In Milan last week, Rihanna was treated by CND VIP manicurist for Milan’s Ladybird House Flavia Pitton, who used CND Retention+ Liquid and CND Retention+ Powder to build a strong base before topping it off with a jet-black colour called Black Pool.
The manicurist told Us Weekly magazine: “”I love the easy application and the ‘just like polish’ appeal that make CND Shellac’d nails always so chic, even when you go for a trendy design.”
Rihanna takes her beauty regime seriously and even had a 2am emergency bikini wax earlier this year when shooting a music video in Belfast, Northern Ireland,
A source said: “Rihanna arrived at her hotel very late and the first thing she wanted was a bikini wax. The video shoot was scheduled for the following morning so she didn’t have much time.
“Her assistants got on the case quickly and called some beauticians after finding a directory on the web. It was relief all round when they finally managed to find someone.”
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Beauty, Designers, Gallery
By Andrea Petrou on December 15th, 2011
Steel clips at Alexander McQueen
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Tags: christmas book 2007, Christmas hairstyles, Christmas make up, Dolce & Gabbana, gucci, Ungaro
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Beauty, Celebrity gossip
By Andrea Petrou on December 14th, 2011
Amanda Seyfried doesn’t like to wash her hair often.
The Mamma Mia! actress says the secret to her luscious blonde locks is not over-styling them and will only use shampoo and conditioner every three days.
She said: “Don’t wash it! I wash my hair every three days which is something I would’ve never imagined years ago, but I also use dry shampoo and my hair is even healthier.”
Amanda also revealed how she takes good care of her skin and tries to protect herself from the sun as much as possible.
She told Stylelist: “I’m really scared of the sun. During the day, I use the Gentle Protective Emulsion moisturiser with SPF. And I don’t go to bed without putting on La Creme. It smells really good and when I wake up, I know my face is going to feel really good.”
Amanda recently revealed she is becoming more aware with how she’s ageing, saying: “Living in a society where there’s so much attention given to age-defying products, I’m really aware of how my face is changing, even at my age.”
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Beauty, Features, Gallery
By Andrea Petrou on December 14th, 2011
We’re nearing both Christmas and New Year’s Eve meaning time is running out to get that make up look just right.
If you want something different but still simple then why not take some inspiration from Chanel’s AW 2011 looks.
This season the design house gave a nod to the forties – in the shape of pale lips, buns and intricate lace eye masks – whilst also giving a grungy feel thanks to heavily dark lined eyes and navy to black nails.
Take inspiration from either look or if you’re feeling brave why not combine the two together to give that fairy princess gone bad look.
See the gallery below for more inspiration.
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Tags: AW 2011 make up trends, Chanel catwalk, Christmas party make up, eye make up trends, lipstick trends, New Year's Eve make up. Make Up trends 2011
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Beauty, Celebrity gossip
By Andrea Petrou on December 14th, 2011
Kylie Minogue tries to go make-up free as often as possible.
The singer says it’s important to have a break from wearing cosmetics as it allows the skin to breath, although she admits it’s not always easy.
She said: “I often go without make-up, but these days it does depend on the paparazzi situation. They used to use camera film and weren’t so in-your-face, but now it’s just all high-definition and sometimes you just know it isn’t going to be good. My secret is a top knot and sunnies!”
Kylie says she tries to stay true to her own style and not be influenced by trends.
She told Britain’s more! magazine: “When I think of timeless style icons like Marilyn Monroe or Audrey Hepburn, I wonder how they would have coped with the pressure of today’s world, where very few months there’s a different trend. Somebody like Sarah Jessica Parker really inspires me. She’s a modern fashion icon.”
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Beauty, Celebrity gossip
By Andrea Petrou on December 8th, 2011
Dita Von Teese likes to wear red lipstick every day.
The glamorous beauty – who is renowned for her 1940s styling – likes to spend time on her outfit, but even when she is in a rush she believes rouged lips help create a high-impact look.
She said: “One of the things that I do to have a glamorous day is take a bit of time to put on make-up and chose clothes that I like to wear – it doesn’t mean being uncomfortable, I don’t wear corsets or stockings every day but a little bit of red lipstick goes a long way.”
To get the best effect, Dita – who was previously married to rocker Marilyn Manson – believes lighting is pivotal, as is practice, because even she gets make-up wrong if she hasn’t applied it for some time.
She added to Stylist.co.uk: “Have a good vanity place to do your makeup and a place with good lighting – natural light is the best. Also, always have enough extra time so you’re not rushing to get ready. The more often you do it, the better – practice makes perfect. If I don’t do my eyeliner for a week or so I’m not so good at it.
“Practice is everything when it comes to beauty. I don’t always have a perfect hair day either but it helps to have a back-up plan for when things go wrong like wearing a hat or learning how to do a French twist.”
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Beauty, Gallery
By Andrea Petrou on December 8th, 2011
Updos are always a hot look around the AW season, especially in December when the Christmas and New Year’s eve parties are in full swing.
This season this traditional look has been revamped and interpreted into a modern look, which gives a nod to the ballet trend as well as the 80s.
Simple, yet intricate neat buns were hot on the YSL and Donna Karen catwalks, whilst low ponytails made an appearance at Gucci. 80s sleek chic was also a trend showcased at Fendi and Missoni.
With so many styles to choose from this season, we guarantee you’ll look hot at that party.
See the gallery below for designer hair inspiration.
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Tags: aw trends, christmas party, Christmas party dresses, fendi, hair trends, Missoni
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Beauty, Christmas outfits, Features, Gallery, Get the look
By Andrea Petrou on December 8th, 2011
You’ve got the frock, know what make-up look you’re going for, but what about that all important hairstyle for the Christmas party?
If you’re not too keen on an updo why not take inspiration from the latest celebrity red carpet looks and go for loose Christmas curls.
Inspired by style icon Bridget Bardot, this look has recently been channelled by the likes of Victoria Beckham, Kelly Brook and of course Kate Middleton. And it’s also very simple to achieve.
Split hair into sections, grab the curling tongs or heated rollers and set with hairspray. For extra volume gently backcomb roots.
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Tags: "Kate Middleton", celebrity hair trends, Christmas hair, curls, Kristen Stewart, loose waves, Victoria Beckham
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Beauty, Celebrity gossip
By Andrea Petrou on December 6th, 2011
Georgia Jagger likes to use baby products on her skin.
The 19-year-old model – who is the daughter of rocker Sir Mick Jagger and model Jerry Hall – prefers natural face washes and creams so thinks those suited for newborn skin are ideal, particularly as they are usually so inexpensive.
She said: “I like beauty products to be quite natural, so I tend to use baby ones such as California Baby’s Super Sensitive Shampoo & Body Wash. It’s cheap and doesn’t have any nasty stuff in it.”
The beauty often looks to her mother for inspiration, and says some of her best tips come from the Texan star.
She added in an interview with Marie Claire magazine: “Ever since I was little, mum has stressed the importance of sleep and drinking lots of water. It’s really simple so they’re probably my top two beauty rules – that and to laugh a lot, because everyone looks better when they laugh.
“My sister Lizzie and I have inherited our mother’s love of a red lip – all three of us wear it as our fail-safe evening look. A good tip I picked up is to put some clear lip balm on your teeth to stop the lipstick coming off on them.”
Tags: baby products, baby skin, beauty tips, Georgia May Jagger, model, skin care
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Beauty
By Andrea Petrou on December 6th, 2011
Miranda Kerr regards her KORA Organics Noni juice skincare range to be “like food for the skin”.
The Victoria’s Secret model struggled to find a skincare product that worked well before she created her cosmetics line – which features solutions made from natural ingredients such as rose-hip oil and pomegranate – and she finds Noni fruit a useful tool to use on the affects of sunburn.
She said: “I was looking for an organic product that really worked for me, but I couldn’t find one. I used to put it on my skin if I had a pimple or sunburn. It’s like food for the skin.”
The 28-year-old beauty – who has a 11-month-old son Flynn with her husband Orlando Bloom – admits she was a “guinea pig” for Kora by trying out every product in a bid to find something to treat her feet.
She added on her KORA Organics blog: “I was really the guinea pig for Kora; I tested everything. Being on my heels all the time, I wanted to create a cream to put on after a long day. And it doesn’t hurt that my husband, Orlando, is very good at massaging it into my feet.”
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Beauty, Celebrity gossip
By Andrea Petrou on December 1st, 2011
Kate Winslet says glamour is all about being “understated”.
The Oscar-winning actress says it’s important not to go over-the-top when getting ready to go out as less is nearly always more.
She said: “Glamour to me is about remaining graceful and understated. For example, with very bold lip colours, you can’t overdo the rest of your face. With a bright-red party lipstick, just go with lots of mascara and keep everything else clean. I love Lancome’s L’Absolu Rouge lipstick as it lasts. Unless you spend the whole night snogging, you won’t need to reapply.”
Kate also says she mixes two foundations together when preparing her face base.
She told InStyle magazine: “I rarely rely on one foundation – mixing two colours can make a big difference. I never use too much powder, only in the right areas (such as the T-zone). I have peachy fuzz on my cheeks, so I have to be careful with powder. I add a little of Lancome’s Golden Hat Blush Palette on my cheeks – it just brightens up everything.”
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Beauty, Christmas outfits, Gallery
By Andrea Petrou on December 1st, 2011
It’s the 1st of December, which means we can officially start getting excited about Christmas.
Yes, yes, we know, we’ve been talking about those Christmas parties for a while now, but a gal has to be prepared for some of the hottest parties of the year.
If you’re still unsure of what make up look to go for then why not take inspiration from Kate Moss and Glee’s Jayma Mays and go for the bright and bold lippy trend. Orange, bright pink and rock chick purple are all hot colours this season thanks to designers such as Marc Jacobs and Vivienne Westwood using these at their catwalk shows.
Darker skinned ladies will benefit from bright reds and purples, while those fairer can get away with oranges and pinks.
Keep eyes minimal, foundation light and add some blusher with similar tones to really show off those kissable lips. All you need now is the mistletoe.
See the gallery below for our top five bold lippys.
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Tags: AW make up trends, Beauty trends, bold lipstick, Bright lipstick, celebrity make up trends, Christmas party make up
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Beauty, Celebrity gossip
By Andrea Petrou on November 30th, 2011
Britney Spears’ beauty icon is Jennifer Lopez.
The ‘Toxic’ singer says she’s a huge fan of the ‘American Idol’ judge and thinks the 42-year-old star just gets better and better with age.
She said: “Jennifer Lopez is my idol – she’s so beautiful and even though she’s gotten older, she hasn’t aged at all. She looks more amazing than ever and I really admire and respect that.”
Britney, 29, also says she takes beauty advice from her mother, Lynne, and gets tips to keep her skin looking good, which include drinking water and uses lost of creams.
She told Now magazine: “My mom’s very into her skincare and making sure she has the right cream. It’s important to experiment with different creams as we get older5, so she’s always showing me the upcoming products, which is pretty cool. One of her skin secrets is making sure she gets lots of rest and water.”
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