Cat Eye Makeup - Kim K, JLo, Rihanna Inspired!

One of my most requested makeup looks from clients is a cat eye makeup. Not sure what this means?? Think Cleopatra, think Egyptian era, think Middle Eastern, cat eye inspired to elongate the eye and lift them up at the corners.

This looks is often worn by the likes of Kim Kardashian, JLo, Rihanna and Beyonce as it is so flattering and really makes your eyes stand out.

My preference is the leave the lips quite neutral and add a little pink to the cheeks or a nice bronzer depending on your skin tone.

Hope you enjoy x

Kim Kardashian - Glamour

                                                                             ME!!

Rihanna - thestyleandbeautydoctor.com

Jennifer Lopez - bvonbeauty.com

Products featured:

BASE:
Makeup For Ever HD Foundation 127 & 155 mixed
Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer

EYES:
MAC Paint Bare Canvas
Bobbi Brown Gel Liner Bronze Shimmer
MAC Fluideline Blacktrack
Bourjois Volume Glamour Max Definition Mascara
Red Cherry Lashes #15
Anastasia Brow Wiz Brunette

CHEEKS:
Boujois Blush Rose Ambre 74

LIPS
Bourjois Lèvres Contour Lip Pencil - 10
MAC Lipstick Creme D'nude

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How to curl your hair!

I've lived many many many years with the curse.........completely dead straight hair that is!

All my life I have done everything and anything to curl it and keep it curled. I have since discovered both a tool and some products that have finally enabled me to add some sort of texture to it!!

Give it a go.......x

Miranda Kerr Inspired Makeup!

To celebrate Miranda Kerrs arrival for David Jones Spring/Summer Launch (an Australian Department Store) today's look is inspired by her. It is also a request from Sabina who sent the image and Kaleidascope who wanted me to use NARS Exhibit A in a tutorial.

Products featured:

FACE
Foundation: MAC Face & Body C4
Concealer: Benefit Erase Paste #2

EYES:
MAC Woodwinked
MAC Cranberry
MAC Embark
Corner lashes
Duo Glue clear
Diorshow Iconic Mascara Black
Anastasia Brow Pen Universal Light
Anastasia Brow Wiz Medium Ash

CHEEKS
NARS Exhibit A

LIPS
Lancome Intense Rouge 104 liner
Lancome Colour Fever 145

I absolutely love Miranda and hope you guys enjoy the video xxx

Kourtney Kardashian Inspired Makeup

The requested look from Olivia, was screen shot from a Channel E episode of Keeping Up with the Kardashian's. Despite the critics, you cant deny how clever they are to create a brand empire and take every opportunity to further the families name.......although many questionable!


Kourtney Kardashian is the eldest of the Kardashian children and has her own look and style. Her makeup, like all the Kardashian ladies is immaculate thanks to her gorgeous makeup artist Joyce Bonelli.


Anyway, for this look I used beautiful earthy copper tones suitable for most eye shades. These colours particularly look good on green and blue eyes - watch them pop! I tried to limit the amount of products for you but still created the desired look.

Victoria Secret's Candice Swanepoel inspired makeup.

South African born Candice Swanepole is the epitome of a Victoria Secret model. Her healthy bouncy locks, clear blue eyes and features of a goddess are enough to make any living female that bit envious!


The look created in this video was captured from the Angel Fragrance launch. The look is very fresh and will suit most skin tones and eye colours - she's blonde with blue eyes.......I'm brown eyed and brunette!!!

The angel at the Angel Fragrance launch.

Amazing Skin Care!

I'm sure we have all experienced this, winter is truly upon us (well in Australia anyway!!) and our skin is suffering for it - dry, cracked, dehydrated and looking a little worse for wear. This is the time we particularly need to ensure its exfoliated and well moisturised.

Ive been on the look out for products that not only feeds my skin but ensures its protected against the harsh climate. Below are my favourite skin care products to get me through:

CLEANSER - REN ClearCalm 3 Clay Cleanser

REN's ClearCalm 3 system combats the 3 key causes of breakouts and blemishes: excess sebum; build up of dead skin cells; blemish-causing bacteria.......without harshness


MASK - REN Glycolactic Radiance Renewal Mask
A potent bio active peel mask designed to renew the complexion, reduce the appearance of fine lines and dramatically improve skin tone.


MOISTERISER
Embryolisse Laite-Creme Concentre
Its iconic for a reason. This is an unbelievable all rounder moisturiser. Although it works amazingly on dry skin it also suits oily skin. My skin is generally oily but I find I can still use it without any breakouts. Working backstage overseas this was a staple in every makeup artist kit!


Creme De La Mer Moisturising Creme
The value of Crème de la Mer reflects the highest quality ingredients, the unique craftsmanship and the transformational benefits enjoyed by its many devotees. Its luxurious and you need to savour every bit of it.


EYE CREAM - Darphine Stimulskin Plus Eye Contour Cream
This rich emollient for the delicate eye area helps smooth lines and wrinkles, nourish and uplift the look of the eye contour. It is the ONLY eye cream I have actually seen a difference. I'm not delusional and I'm aware there are no remedies for wrinkles but this cream gives me a little hope!

How to apply bronzer!

Bronzer is the one beauty product when applied incorrectly can looked absolutely horrendous..........no ifs or buts! But when applied correctly will give you that Jennifer Lopez goddess glow.

To simply avoid the horror follow these 3 simple rules:

1. When trying to achieve the tanned/bronzed look go for a matte bronzer preferably 2 shades darker then your natural skin tone.
2. Add a seperate highlighter to the areas you want to basically highlight.
3. Apply the bronzer to the areas the sun would naturally hit and blend away.