Sam McKnight

Topshop

Military Magic Backstage at Topshop Unique

This afternoon, the Autumn Winter Topshop Unique show was held at the the Old Billingsgate Market in the City of London.
Behind The Scenes at Topshop Unique 2012 Autumn Winter

This afternoon, the Autumn Winter Topshop Unique show was held at the the Old Billingsgate Market in the City of London. With the sunshine peering through the windows (for a change), the backdrop was beautiful, and finally, there was ample space both behind the scenes and inside the actual venue to move around, mingle and much on the delectable treats that were offered pre-show. Anna Wintour, Alexandra Shulman, Olivia Palermo, Alexa Chung, Pixie Geldof, Poppy Delevigne, Leigh Lezark, Bat for Lashes, and of course Sir Philip Green and his popular daughter Chloe all sat in the front row to watch in anticipation, as Topshop is always one of the most exciting shows of the season.

For this military-inspired collection filled with burgundy, olive, navy, chunky knits, leather and velvet pieces (my favourite being the leather overalls), the look this season for the clothing, accessories and beauty was all a bit more grown up than what we typically see from the brand. Check out all of the exciting looks from backstage in my slideshow here!

Aquascutum

70's Rich-Girl Beauty Takes Centre Stage at Aquascutum

I was totally blown away by the hair and makeup yesterday the Aquascutum show.

I was totally blown away by the hair and makeup yesterday the Aquascutum show. It's one thing to create a bare looking face and bouncy hair, but when you do it with such perfection, it's envy of every girl. MAC provided all of the makeup and lead artist Cher Webb was on hand to talk to me about "the wholesome, healthy, rich girl style" that she was aiming to achieve.

She began by using Studio Sculpt Foundation on the face and Vanilla Pigment on the brow bone. Strada Powder Blush was applied to the hollows of the cheeks for contour, and Groundwork Paintpot was used around the eyes — think raccoon, but go light with your touch so that it looks more like a shadow. Fluidline lined the top lash-line, and was "pressed into the eye to create definition, not drama". Pro Lash Mascara was applied as a finishing touch, and nothing but leftover foundation from the brush mixed with Conditioner was on the lips.

Hair was styled in a "luxe and healthy looking blow-dry with a 70's outdoorsy, casual feel" by lead hairdresser Sam McKnight for Pantene. He doused wet hair with Magnifying Mousse and dried it with a large round brush. Then, he pinned the curls back whilst their makeup was getting done. Once they were ready, he tousled the hair, brushing it out gently and applied Hairspray all over. For those with thin or short hair, he also added in some extensions.

Bella

Messy Hair at Moschino Cheap & Chic Spring 2011 in Milan

Sadly, I wasn't able to fly the coup and attend Milan Fashion Week in person, but my little Italian elves (and by elves, I mean the folks over at Pantene), kept their eyes and ears open for me.

Sadly, I wasn't able to fly the coup and attend Milan Fashion Week in person, but my little Italian elves (and by elves, I mean the folks over at Pantene), kept their eyes and ears open for me. On Saturday, they were able to pull out all the stops at the Moschino Cheap & Chic show and report back on the fresh and fabulous hair that perfectly suited the clothing. The leader of the hairstyling pack, Sam McKnight said,

"The Moschino Cheap & Chic girl has this crazy, young, colourful vibe. She just loves to have fun and is fresh and energetic, which comes through in the Moschino Cheap & Chic hair look for SS11. The style is loose buns all tied and twisted up with beautiful bright silk scarves."

To find out which Pantene products were used and how you can re-create this look at home, just read more