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SS11 Beauty Trends: Orange Lips

Emma Freed — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 23:02:37 +0000

There's always a certain point during Fashion Week when I get really burnt out on following all the runway coverage. It's not because I'm not fascinated by the shows, its that I start feeling glum about the fact that I'll never be able to own any of the incredible clothes. It is at this point that I turn my attention to the beauty trends. Hair and makeup are just as important as the clothes when presenting a collection, but generally don't come with a £2,000 price tag in a size you can't fit into. And they can often be imitated at home. So without further ado, let's talk SS11 beauty trends!

Orange Lips

Looks like next Spring, orange is king (Orange doesn't rhyme with anything so we'll just have to make do with that). From the orange-on-orange seperates at Prada to PPQ's pumpkin-coloured mini dresses, orange is everywhere on the runways...including models' lips. And its not a shy peach or a muted coral, it's balls-out traffic cone orange at Fendi and Ohne Titel, neon at Les Copains and a glossy persimmon at Vena Cava.

To achieve the look at home, Lime Crime Cosmetics has you covered with a buttery orange-sherbert lipstick called "Cosmopop" and a matte tangerine shade called "My Beautiful Rocket". Purchase online at Lime Crime or at Space NK in the UK. For a more apricot shade, go for Illamasqua's "Perilous" (buy here).

Check back at Beauty Confessional for more beauty trends straight from the runway, including more orange, next time on the eyes!

by Emma Freed

Posh at New York Fashion week

Emma Freed — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 12:36:41 +0000

Everyone's favorite WAG, ex-Spice Girl and British Fashion Awards nominee Victoria Beckham just unveiled her Spring 2011 collection at New York Fashion Week. Although the collection featured many of Posh's signature streamline, super-flattering tailored looks, there were also flowy draped pieces in purples and nudes for a lighter Spring style. With pops of canary yellow, asymetrical necklines and a distinct lack of accessories, overall the feel was minimal, futuristic, and very feminine. The makeup was reminiscent of Miu Miu AW10, especially on Lindsey Wixon who did both the Miu Miu campaign and walked in Victoria's show; Pastel purple eyeshadow all the way up to the brows, nude lips and slicked hair. Posh also kept her promise not to use "size-0" models in her show, and Kristy Kaurova and Amanda Laine were a few of the models to share the catwalk with Lindsey. Come Spring, you can expect to be seeing a lot of these pieces worn by her growing celebrity clientele. Overall a strong collection, but a collection consisting almost entirely of dresses...one wonders if Victoria Beckham will branch out into seperates in her next. By Emma Freed

Victory for Fashion Bloggers at NYFW

Emma Freed — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 11:49:51 +0000

Audrey Kitching is known for being pretty, petite, and, well, pink. Her signature cotton candy tresses tend to get her noticed, but not always appreciated.The multitalented model, fashion blogger and designer frequently lands "Worst Dressed" lists on the L.A. red carpets with her quirky granny-meets-stripper style, but on day three of New York Fashion Week, Audrey made The Cut's "25 Most Stylish People" list. Movin' on up, Audrey! She wore Alice + Olivia shoes, a Chanel bag, vintage dress and skirt by Beauty is Pain. Fellow fashion bloggers who made the list include the notorious Bryan Boy and Sarah Sebastian. Check out Audrey's blog here and her shop her signature line, Tokyolux.

by Emma Freed

Naomi hosts fashion for Relief 2010 in London

hector — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 08:58:17 +0000

Naomi hosted the second leg of her Fashion for Relief catwalk show in London this week. This time she was joined by huge casts of models and celebs that included Kate Moss, Gerri Halliwell, Nicola Roberts, The Saturdays, Alexandra Burke, Jamelia, Shirley Bassey , David Walliams, James Corden Erin O'Connor and Andrew Flintoff. Naomi also temed up on stage with fellow British Supermodel, Kate Moss to pay tribute to Alexander McQueen. Next month Fashion for Relief makes its final stop in Russia.

I know all guys get makeup done when they are going on stage but there is just something really funny about seeing Andrew Flintoff get his makeup done. Im sure his team mates will take the mickey out of him but the again its for a good cause so im sure they'll lay off of him on this occasion.

Charlotte Ronson Spring Summer 2010

hector — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 21:57:07 +0000

Here is the Spring Summer 2010 collection from British born designer Charlotte Ronson. She showed her collection at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York. The collection took a much more femine vibe than she has presented in past seasons. The collection inclued various silhouettes such as pleated skirts, harem pants and tunics and combined aspects of femininity and playfulness with utility.

John Galliano AW 2010/2011 fashion show

hector — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 22:03:10 +0000

British Designer, John Galliano is renowned for his theatrical fashion shows. His recent fall-winter 2010-2011 show from men's fashion week was was a fusion of East meets West. It was inspired by Sherlock Holmes but he went beyond the predictable and included lace up corsets and looks inspired by Japanese traditional costumes such as the jinbei and the kimono. The footwear even included wooden Geta sandals. The result was sensational.

Vivienne Westwood Autumn Winter 2010/11 Menswear show

hector — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 21:17:46 +0000

The only predictable thing about Vivienne Westwood collections is that you can expect the unexpected. Her menswear show took place this week and it was completely off the wall, The show came to a climax with Vivienne Westwood being wheeled down the runway on a stretcher. Talk about making an entrance!

Oxfam Chelsea – “Make do and Mend” photo gallery

hector — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 23:24:57 +0000

Last Saturday was the "Make do and Mend", ethical fashion event at Oxfam Chelsea. Unfortunately I spent the day in A&E ( freak eye scratching accident) and didn't make it to the event. However, I was lucky enough to get some photos from the event courtesy of Tom Worman. The event was all about making something new out of something old and being able to create fashion from vintage clothing.

Jeremy Scott channels the Flinstones for SS10

hector — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 20:47:07 +0000

Jeremy Scott may hail from Kansas City but for his SS10 show in London he returned to Bedrock. The collection payed homage to the iconic 60′s cartoon family, the Flinstones. The collection is surely creative and buzz-worthy but some items such as the menswear were low in wearability and I really cant see any guys wearing a polkadot loincloth or a mankini. The womens line had a higher wearability factor. It included sexy swimsuits, togas and tunics. The denim pieces and the bone print jumpsuits were the highlight of the show.

The show featured celeb models Pixie Geldof, Daisy Lowe and Liberty Ross as well as Dominique Hollingsworth, Cole Mohr, Chanel Iman, Ash Stymest and Lekeline Stange.

YABA DABA DOOO!
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Topshop Unique Spring Summer 2010

hector — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 07:50:35 +0000

Topshop Unique Spring Summer 2010 show from London Fashion Week.