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A Quick Tip For Matte Skin
Since the girls at Donna Karan and Louis Vuitton stormed the Spring/Summer runways with matte, made-up faces, it figures that the art of blotting is having a resurgence. After all, if you follow Dita Von Teese's lead and go for a full face of makeup, with a matte base, the last thing you want are shiny patches peeking through.
It can be tempting to just pile on the powder.
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Eight Essential Tips For Getting New Year's Eve Party Ready!
If ever there was a night to pull out all of the stops with your makeup, it's new year's eve! Bat your lashes to lure 'em in and then pucker up with a pretty pout for a midnight kiss. Think about how your pal the party girl would do make herself up and then have a go at it yourself.
New Product Alert: Dior Backstage Beauty Box
Think of the Hollywood stars of the '40s like Rita Hayworth or Greta Garbo and you'd imagine that they would be having their makeup applied in front of flashbulb lined mirrors, perhaps wearing black silk elbow length gloves while smouldering prettily. They'd certainly be using a classic vanity case such as Dior's new Backstage Beauty Box (£250). Luckily for modern day starlets this set is now available to buy exclusively at Selfridges, as part of their Christmas collection.
Wedding Survival Guide: Part 2: Clutch Control
Here's the second part of my crib notes for surviving the Wedding Season in style. So you've mastered the basic beauty dos and dont's – now it's time to talk clutch kits.
Space is paramount here as it's likely you'll only be carrying an eeny weeny bag, preferably metallic or snakeskin for this season.
Wedding Survival Guide: Part 1 – Beauty Dos and Don'ts
For the first of these Wedding Survival Guides, I'm going to start you off with some easy beauty dos and don'ts. Most obviously is, don't follow Kate Moss's lead and upstage the bride by looking too goddamn gorgeous. Or at least don't look like you're trying to upstage her – more that you're just naturally prettier.
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