Red Hot!

Yesterday, I over heard a conversation between two men; the one was determined the bar in which the conversation took place had some "decent sugar lips" and his friend was determined that the man should stop using such terms to describe women because it was embarrassing.
From a fashion point of view, I suppose he was quite on point, although I assure you, this wasn't his intention, as all over the Autumn/Winter collections we have seen simple, clean and fresh faces paving the way for gorgeous red lips. There is always a slight variation from show to show and here are some gorgeous examples from Dior and Richard Nicoll going for a deeper, almost burgundy colour with browner tones. The Dior show adding a pop of colour to the eyes for their couture show.

At Karl Lagerfeld, he kept the colours classic and definitely made a statement with cherry red lips for a contrast to the subtle and more darker styles of the Autumn/Winter collections.

How to get this look for yourself from the highstreet?

MAC has released a line of new creamy, long lasting lip sticks called Pro Longwear Lip Creme for only £14.50. They come in all the colours shown in the Autumn/Winter collections under the names of Perpetual Flame and Extended Play so why not give in to every one's secret desire for a Marilyn Monroe pout!

Kelly O-Yeah Baby!

After news came out that Kelly Osbourne and her long term boyfriend, Luke Worrell split earlier this year I suppose there were only two roads a celebrity can follow these days: Becoming a love-scorned sex-crazed party animal or the second, work harder, train harder and show him what he's missing.

Kelly definitely seems to have taken the second road and although I'm not sure of her current projects, she has surely worked out all the way to the Emmy's this year where she is photgraphed looking stunning and glamourous in this black Tony Ward dress. The kind of fish tail style skirt is emboidered with beads and looks gorgeous on her new figure. Her blonde bob is styled into a soft curl and smouldering make-up ensures Kelly is utterly radiant on the famous red carpet.

Shown again on the Ellen Degeneres Show, her dress is feminie and delicate and Kelly seems comfortable, confident and happy. Perhaps a slightly shallow outlook on the breakdown of a relationship but I still think you look lush, Kelly!

Photos taken from googleimages

To The Dark Side?

So with the new season set to be serious and all rather mature in comparison to the whimsical summer gone, will our hairstyles be following a similar vein? Should we be looking to a practical and sophisticated new look? Perhaps its polishing the sea salted waves or toning down the sun bleached blonde but to many, a darker shade is a sure way to a new older image. Looking at some celebrities, its almost like the Bar Mitzvah of the A-List, you haven't truly made it until your hair has reached a golden chestnut or rich chocolate brown.
Here's a look at some transformations of dazzling blondes into brilliant brunettes and see if you're ready to make the change:
Lindsay Lohan is the perfect example of how maturity can come in the form of a couple shades on the hair spectrum as her locks look more expensive and real without the streaky platinum blonde waves. Her eyes look darker (although that one can be put down to good make-up), she looks healthier and a lot more glamorous in my opinion. Definitely a beautiful brunette!

Jessica Alba recently became a mother and with it, seems to have taken on a richer shade of brown, perhaps closer to her natural colour. Maybe looking for a lower maintenance look now she has a young child to care for? Or maybe because she looks stunning? Blonde was sexy but brunette is sultry confident and wholesome, and the style is a lot more natural with loose curls and a simple sleek do.

Victoria Beckham has to be one of the transformation royalty when it comes to hair and style. The gorgeous lady was always fashionable but when the Beckhams made the move to Beverly Hills, Victoria dropped her Cavalli dresses, hair extensions and blonde streaks for a dark brown pixie cut. The perfect head for the head of her VB fashion line and a free pass into a world of class...

I love to know what people think so let me know!
All these images were taken from google.com/images

Minimalism.. Maximised

This season, we seem to be reading about how classic lines are back, trousers and coats are replacing embellished bags and cocktail dresses as the new essential staples and Vogue is guiding me through minimalism. With so much enthusiasm behind the new trend (and with some stunning pieces, rightly so) I can't help but feel there is a slight rebellion among the ranks, kind of a minimalism with added extras. It sounds strange but the result is sultry with quite a dark edge.

Take a look at Burberry's new campaign:

A neutral palette and feminine lace tunic dresses. Then take a look at the stunning shearling leather jackets! The huge collars and thick layer of fur toughens up the whole look, giving it a completely new level of sex appeal and that harsher edge, leaving my brown leather from last year cowering in the corner!

Now perhaps a look at Stefanel. A simple outfit, the knitted cardigan, in neutral colours again, and a simple pattern but when worn with knee high boots.. And nothing else (assume that you would tie the cardigan closed) this understated cardigan is sexy and slightly suggestive.


I don't mean that minimal now means minimal clothing, Lanvin's girls wore skirts and blouses or dresses in his new campaign:

Alber Elbez decided that the edge to these pieces would be a metallic black material and studded chunky jewellery to give the model's a dark and Gothic look.


Jil Sander, the designer that flag shipped minimalism the first time around in the 90's has come back now with a new look. The silky material and perfectly tailored suit creates this sexy, sophisticated body hugging ensemble in her new campaign. So simple and yet, such a stunning statement.


So the rules of this new minimalist movement:
1) Colours are neutral or black
2) Shoes and jackets are the focus
3) Fur adds a touch of glamour


Go to:
vogue.co.uk
lanvin.com
jilsander.com
http://www.burberry.com/
http://www.stefanel.com/

My Glowing Review

No one ever really wants to go back to school after the long summer holidays and the desparate efforts to prolong tans that took two weeks of sweating in the midday sun to achieve are sadly failing.
But Wait!

Tess Daly's new collection for Marks and Spencers (yes I am aware I shop like my Nan) now has a "Daly" Fake Tan and by request from the cashier in Marks and Spencers, I'm reviewing my purchase. I haven't technically been applying it "Daly" because its really shimmery but I would definitely recommend it for going out as it goes on really smooth and evenly and on my legs, it kind of looks like those sheer tights you can buy. People have also commented on my tan more when I'm wearing and if used "Daly" then I have my faith in Tess for it to work and for only £6.50, it does far more than most that are more expensive on the highstreet.
Another plus is also the scent as its not so much like a chicken korma, not to name names (Johnsons and Dove) and not too much like fake tan in general.
As you can see, the bottle is also really pretty and as much as I don't want to sound like a Barbie Doll, I can't help but be more inclined to buy it.  I know its advertising, but I'm sure Tess Daly had researchers and designers and marketers all over that colour so I feel bad ignoring it.

I'm just glad I don't have to disappoint the cashier to be honest, she seemed quite excited.