Sasha Pivovarova shot by Hedi Slimane for Vogue Japan August 2011

For luxe photo shoot legs, there are three lotions I’ve seen on set for as long as I can remember (and I’ve been going on shoots for about ten years now!).

In any makeup artist’s kit you’ll see at least one of the following… Kiehl’s Creme de Corps, Nivea Rich Nourishing Body Moisturiser and Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula Body Gloss. They’re all super moisturising, leave a fresh-looking glow and are not sticky or oily.

My tip for extra-extra glossy, beach-worthy legs: Mix three parts moisturiser and one part of Becca’s Shimmering Skin Perfector in your colour of choice. And don’t be shy ladies, slather it on!

I’m pretty sure I’m rocking this five-days-overdue-for-a-wash, extreme bed-hair right now, but have a feeling I’m not working it as well as Natalia here. I may not be a Russian model with three children, and married to someone with the title “The Honourable”, but we do a one thing in common, a golden glow.

Move over Nars’ Laguna (don’t go too far though!), and hello to my new bronzing buddy, Duende by Becca. The slightest sparkle and the perfect tone, this bronzer is right for everyone. My secret weapon and a must-have, use it liberally all over the face, neck and chest. We’re pretty much identical now!

Also, whilst you’re surfing the web (who says that?), have a look at Jess’ new project, Reedy Hollow Vintage. She sells beautiful original and reworked vintage clothing and accessories. If you’re in Sydney, she’ll be at Kirribilli Fashion Markets this Sunday, September 12, from 9am. Come down and say hi!

xxo

]]> http://www.annihall.com/beautyblog/2010/09/a-new-muse-interview/feed/ 0 http://www.annihall.com/beautyblog/2010/06/beauty-notes-9/ http://www.annihall.com/beautyblog/2010/06/beauty-notes-9/#comments Sun, 13 Jun 2010 05:30:07 +0000 anni hall http://www.annihall.com/beautyblog/?p=724 I’m finding it really hard to dress and makeup for winter considering all of the blogs I’ve been reading lately are based in Sweden and New York. *sigh*

My latest post for ANM is helping me through this hard time… ;)

As the outfits were all bright and colourblocked at Lacoste (above), the makeup was exceedingly minimal. A clean face with moisturiser, a dab of concealer under the eyes (and on spots if necessary) and a row of black false lashes. The look was then completed with clear lipgloss and a highlighter on the cheeks and temples. My favourite highlighter to use for this wet, fresh-out-of-the-swimming-pool look is the MAC Strobe lotion. Lots of the other popular highlighters, like Armani’s and Becca’s, have a rather creamy, dewy effect, but because of the pearlised sheen of the Strobe Lotion the skin is more beachy.

My favourite look of the day is above by Rag & Bone. For me, both their mens and womens wear collections can always do no wrong, and the cool tones they used for this season are my all time favourite colours. I really like how the makeup look is quite dramatic, but is still suitable for Spring. The lipcolour is one I need to get my hands on. It seems to be a light, mauve-taupe. I’ll do some hunting and let you know when I find a good one!

Another top look of the week so far is the Erin Wasson x RVCA girl (as seen above). She is very beachy, rocker-chic. This look is so easy but so so sexy. All you need to do is bronze up, give your cheeks a light flush and your lips a sheer pink gloss. For eyes, just line them with a black pencil and use your finger to smudge on a light brown or taupe over your lids and up to your brows, and then use a brush to work the colour under your eyes. It’s all about being carefree so there’s no need to take too much time in doing it. And finally, make sure your hair compliments your makeup. You definitely need a loose, tousled look, so either go a swim in the ocean before you apply your makeup or use a sea spray on your hair (such as the Bumble & Bumble one) and let it dry naturally.

Helloooo hotstuff!

xx

(all pics from http://nymag.com/fashion/)