Beauty & Make Up trends are less identifiable than their Apparel & Accessory counterparts, but that doesn’t mean certain looks don’t become more popular as the seasons change.

For many of us, the change in season also means an extreme change in wardrobe - strappy sandals are replaced by boots (this season it’s the ankle boot), and little sundresses turn into luxurious knits and wool separates. And welcome back gloves & scarves!

Your face should adjust accordingly as well - light pink hues & sun-kissed bronzing should fall by the wayside, replaced by a more smoky & wintery vibe. A little more matte, a little more bold, and a whole lot more confident.

In this Trend Profile, we show you a few spotlight looks. We encourage you to try out what suits, and the nice thing about make up is that you can easily add to your collection at reasonable cost.

Something to remember: make up application may not come naturally to everyone, but there are plenty of resources out there to help! Click on product links to see store instructions or advice on how to apply many of the recommended items.

June 16th, 2008 by admin | No Comments »

NEW DELHI: Haute make up trends were dished out at the recently concluded Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week held here.

Eighty-two designers lined up to showcase their collection of apparel and accessories in 40 shows spread across five days.

Apart from top-notch designers, there were several debutants too, and this year’s show witnessed the maximum number of designers showcasing their collection of prêt-a-porter and couture designs for the first time. The Fashion Week is the sole platform that drives the business of fashion agenda.

Every year during this season, new trends are set and old trends are set aside and this year it was no different. With more than a hundred shows during this year’s Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week, running virtually all day from 12.15 p.m. to 9 p.m., new makeup trends have emerged.
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April 13th, 2008 by admin | No Comments »

NEW YORK - Why waste a fashion-forward umbrella on a dreary rainy day? Instead call it a parasol and show off the beautiful colors, fabrics and embroideries that have become a part of umbrella design.
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Sun umbrellas are enjoying a moment in the, er, sun. Parasols were on the runways for several spring collections, and celebrities have been photographed holding them.It seems a growing awareness of the damage caused by the sun has helped make an old-fashioned affectation hip again.
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April 12th, 2008 by admin | No Comments »

Fashion designers Diana Eng (recently of Bravo’s “Project Runway”) and Emily Albinski first made headlines when their Inflatable Dress made the cover of ID Magazine last fall. In their first fashion show together, Diana and Emily are pleased to also launch their new collection under their brand “Blackbox Nation”. The duo strives to push forward technology in the fashion world.Related site: http://www.blackboxnation.com

April 12th, 2008 by admin | No Comments »

This blonde haired blue eyed soon to be 21-year-old Canadian model was discovered at age 16 at a restaurant in Ontario by an agent for International Model Management and later went on to win the Los Angeles Model Look Search. She has quickly become a name you will often hear mentioned by anyone discussing a top ten list of models, which is no surprise when she has had a spectacular start to her modeling career.
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April 11th, 2008 by admin | No Comments »

Nude, pale, transparent, minimalist and barely there define makeup trends for spring.

And it’s no wonder. Fashion has gone feminine and the biggest thing is none other than The Dress. Flowered, ruffled, bright-colored, black and white, graphic printed, long and short and, definitely, femme fatale.

And so makeup for spring and summer is ultra feminine, soft though playful.

Eye shadow comes in shades of pastel — Laura Mercier Peach Luster, Crushed Amethyst and Steel Shining. Blushes go matte and soft — Stila Contouring Trio or N.Y.C. Pearl Mocha. And a foundation that blends easily and perfectly with your skin — Yves Saint Laurent Brush Foundation or Neutrogena Miniral Sheer Powder Foundation.

Last fall, it was all about the eye, the smoky eye, but this year it’s all about the lips. The bright lip.

The “loud mouth,” says MAC Trends book, that is “crayola … uncompromised color … playful … hot … neon.”

To make your lips stand out, many of the lipsticks and glosses this spring are “plumpers” — those with ingredients that cause swelling for more voluptuous lips a la Angelina Jolie.

We tested all this and more, a banquet of makeup from soup to nuts and hot dogs to caviar. Here are our picks and pans.

June Wormsley

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April 7th, 2008 by admin | No Comments »

The makeup artist who was expertly sorting out the tools of her trade assured me that makeup was more than just skin-deep. She said, I would walk away with a new outlook on makeup!

Commenting on my tired visage, the artist decided that I needed freshening up before anything else.

Using an eye toner, she eased the puffiness under my eyes and sprayed cool moisturising liquid on my face that instantly refreshed me.Feeling more energised, I saw her picking out a rosy coloured base for my skin.

She explained that it would help make my complexion more even look more radiant. I could not but agree with her when I saw the result: I did look like I had more sleep.

Covering the embarrassing blemishes on my face with concealer next, the artist then brandished a big brush and lightly dusted powder over my face, creating a flawless complexion that any woman would envy.
A little colour… : Blush is applied to the apple of my cheeks for a glowing complexion.
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April 7th, 2008 by admin | No Comments »

Fashion for the season turns its back on black, instead concentrating on vivid, often blazing colors. The makeup palette for spring, too, puts light effects and color in the spotlight.

“But you don’t have to perfectly match the color of your eyeshadow to your new clothes,” Rick DiCecca, Estée Lauder’s global makeup stylist, said during a recent visit to Saks Fifth Avenue’s island branch.Women also needn’t copy the exaggerated applications of color seen on runways.

“It’s probably just a little too much,” said DiCecca, whose job it is to interpret the trends and adapt them into looks that a wide audience of women can wear comfortably.

The New York-based DiCecca instead advocates a face that is “luminous” with soft definition and a “kicker” touch of light green or blue on the eye or, alternately, use of cosmetic products to create a glowing, lightly bronzed effect.
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April 7th, 2008 by admin | No Comments »

Stars in stripes is the hottest trend of the season.

Model Agyness Deyn wore head to toe monochrome at the Empire Awards.

And Kylie and Katherine Heigl have both been spotted wearing candy coloured tees with designer denim.

Alexa Chung is spring’s biggest style icon.

Teaming a designer Mulberry bag with a striped loose t-shirt dress and high heels for the perfect ‘not trying too hard’ look at the Royal Albert Hall.

Steal her style with an over sized striped tee from H&M and team with a blazer or smart leather jacket.

Click on the pics on the right to see more stars in stripes.

March 16th, 2008 by admin | No Comments »

New Delhi, March 15 (IANS) A brigade of celebrities including Celina Jaitley, Soha Ali Khan, Sophie Chaudhary, Zayed Khan and style guru Manish Malhotra walked the ramp, providing ample Bollywood flavour to the fourth day of the ongoing Wills India Fashion Week here Saturday.

While Celina cat-walked for Khushali Kumar in a long, heavily embroidered purple dress, the other stars set the ramp ablaze for designer Manav Gangwani at the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW).

‘I love the outfit that Khushali gave me,’ Celina said. ‘She has tastefully embellished the chiffon, sheer net dress with intricate embroidery on the back, arms and front.’

For the collection, Khushali had skilfully created textures and surfaces through crumpled and smoked effects, pleating, quilting and metallic acetates. Other fabrics used included georgettes and embroidered laces.
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March 16th, 2008 by admin | No Comments »