Ali Stevens looking divine in the August edition of Flair shot by Eric Guillemain. I love the shadows on her face and how they emphasise the gloss on her lids. The gloss makes the grey smokey eye much more wearable and suitable for daytime. Her brows are also pretty gorgeous too, a beautiful, strong shape (best done with an angled brush and powder).

ps. The nails are definitely Particuliere by Chanel. LOVE THEM!

Hellooo photoshop! And a bigger hello to the aqua eyes, coral lipgloss and that purple nail polish! Eee! Can’t wait to try it all out.

Karlie Kloss shot by Terry Richardson for the YSL Beauty Summer 2010 Campaign.

I love that really girly hair is back in (thank you Prada!). This time it’s just one pony and a sweet little bow. The perfect finishing touch for this heavenly ensemble.

ps. check out the lilac nails! It’s OPI’s Done Out In Deco for sure.

And now to the sweet shoulder…  A tighter pony and paler lips. I’ll take one of everything thanks!

Liu Wen shot by Li Qi for Vogue China June 2010.

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My favourite campaign to come out of the Spring 2010 shows is from Valentino. Featuring the platinum blonde Dree Hemingway and shot by definitely two of the finest photographers around, Mert & Marcus, I’m absolutely taken by their digital manipulation of colour. I never knew purple could look so good! Unfortunately there is no way my dark hair could ever make it to lilac, so how else can I feel like a Valentino Mert & Marcus girl? Here it is in 4 steps:

1) A touch of MAC clear gloss over the eyelids for a subtle and alluring eye.
2) A light sweep of rose petal pink blush (such as Mata Hari by Nars) across the apples of the cheek.
3) MAC lipstick in Rebel, a vivd pinkish-purple with a satin finish.
4) And two coats of Black Onyx nail polish by O.P.I.

As opposed to being a complete replication of the image, I’ve toned down the look and chosen a lipstick that is much more wearable. Now, ways to get myself that giant clutch… hmm..

xx

I also love ice-cream.

This summertime I’ve combined both of my infatuations and have only been wearing creamy pastel lacquers. It’s been great! Even if I’ve been stuck inside or have been doing unexciting activities (chores, losing at Texas Hold ‘Em poker, sit-ups), a glimpse at my nails and I’m instantly away on Viola, my lavender coloured bicycle. I understand pastels aren’t everyone’s thing, but you only get Summer to play with them, and I assure you, they are delicious.

These are my top pastel picks:

Organdy by Chanel.

Apple by Sportsgirl.

Done Out In Deco by O.P.I. (it’s much lighter on the nail)

Kate by Bloom.

and Kit Cosmetic’s Chalky Pastel range.

Take your pick, which flavour today?

xx

*The title of the post is my favourite ice-cream flavour. Nom!