Nars for Thakoon Fall 2013. New York Fashion Week.

Can we just take a moment to appreciate the glittery godliness of the Thakoon Fall 2013 Slap? Amongst the muted browns and subtle shading of the majority of this seasons catwalks, it's a shiny, sparkling blue beacon in the murk. 

We don't need to talk about the dodgy fringe, all has been forgiven in the form of gold glitter and inky blue shadow. 

Created by Lead Artist Diane Kendal, she describes the look as: 

"Thakoon's winter collection is inspired by summer," said Kendal. "So it was a combination of rich fabrics with short-sleeved dresses and heavy stoles with dragonflies. We wanted to reflect that in the makeup, so we did a very dark midnight blue shadow, but to get that summer feel we added glitter on top. It created the perfect juxtaposition between winter and summer."

Products Used: 

FACE

  Radiant Cream Compact Foundation (New for Fall 2013)

                 Available: US - August 1 2013 / Global - September 1 2013

                 For a similar effect, try Sheer Glow Foundation

       Sex Appeal Blush

EYES

    Marie Galante Duo Eyeshadow

        Ubangi Eye Paint (New for Fall 2013)

                Available: US - September 1 2013 / Global - October 1 2013

                For a similar effect, try Night Flight Single Eyeshadow

    Outremer Single Eyeshadow

      Black Valley Eye Paint (New for Fall 2013)

                Available: US - September 1 2013 / Global - October 1 2013

                For a similar effect, try Zardoz Single Eyeshadow

BROWS

        Brow Perfector (New for Fall 2013)

                Available: US / Global - August 1 2013

                For a similar effect, try Eyebrow Pencil
Brow Gel (New for Fall 2013)

                Available: US / Global - August 1 2013

Delicious 

xx

'No Make Up Make Up'

As the weather gradually warms up, I always find myself drifting away from la slap. 

I rely on a few lifesaving products whenever I want to look polished, but not 'done'. It's the perfect look if you're on holiday, having a relaxed day, or even if you want to pull off the "I'm just this naturally beautiful" look when you're with that special someone. 

I wear this look a lot, It works for me and it's a quick and easy cheat. 

SKIN:

Benefit Porefessional

Origins Vitazing

Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection

BROWS:

HD Brow Palette*

HD Brow Beater*

Spoolie

EYES:

Curl!

Blink+ Go Mascara*

LIPS:

MAC Calm Mode

CHEEKS:

YSL Creme de Blush No2. 

Laura xx

*PR Sample

Daily Make Up.

Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection Concealer in Fair 1. 

MAC Zoom Lash Mascara. 

MeMeMe Seventh Heaven Moisturising Face Base*.

HD Brow Palette in Vamp*. 

MAC Creamblend Blush in So Sweet, So Easy.

Urban Decay Quickie Blush.

Korres Lip Butter in Plum*.

This is what's on my face today...I did it in about 10 minutes flat, hence not actually showing my face today! The Korres Lip Butter really makes the biggest difference, when applied carefully it gives a healthy stain to the lip, almost like I've consumed a whole punnet of raspberries and blackberries, bliss. 

I've cracked out a few old favourites and neglected products, Quickie Blush used to be my staple, but I'm far more inclined to go down a peach/coral route for the cheeks now. Paired with So Sweet, So Easy, it made a nice pink change!

What have you worn on your face today? 

Laura xx


*pr sample 

The Fail-safe.

In an ideal world, I'd create some sort of inventive and interesting look to wear everyday. Yet as we all know too well, life just gets in the way! Recently, I've fell into a very lazy, yet pleasant routine. 

It's just one paint pot, and one eyeshadow. You can't get any easier, and this my friends is why it's a fail-safe...

The two products in question are MAC's Paint Pot in Bare Study & MAC Jest Eyeshadow. 

Both greatly loved, and never let you down. 

It really is a case of slapping Bare Study over the lid, then pressing Jest over the top. It pretty much doesn't even warrant an explanation, you could probably do it in the dark. 

What's your fail-safe eye combination, I'd love to know! 

Laura xx