Spotted
Ladies, looking beautiful is no easy feat and the endless selection of beauty products doesn’t necessarily make it any easier. How do you know which cosmetic or makeup product is right for you?
For starters, simply make peace with the fact that beauty can be costly and be prepared to fork out a pretty fortune. This is not to say you shouldn’t shop around to find the best buys and promotional offers.
Opt for cosmetics that match and complement your skin tone and type. Go for colours that enhance your natural glow and blend in with the colour of your hair, eyes and skin.
This means choosing a lighter foundation shade for fair skin and using products for your specific skin type. Educate yourself on knowing what goes into the products you are using and safeguard the health of your skin to prevent any skin allergies you may be prone to.
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Naturally Simple
We spotted Nicci in Sandton City looking effortlessly chic with an elegance befitting the Hamptons. She wears a grey dress from Robot, jacket from Polo and a white scarf and handbag from Louis Vuitton. She is following two of the hottest trends right now: neutral and minimalistic, simple yet powerfully understated.
The minimalistic trend follows a "less is more" approach and works well with linens teamed up with monochromatic shades of white, beige, gray and charcoal. The problem with neutral colours is they can often give you a washed out look. To avoid this, choose shades that brighten your complexion. Creamy whites and ivories look gorgeous on olive and darker complexions but those with paler skins should rather opt for a bright white paired with darker shades of brown to balance the look.
Add some shimmer to your look with metallic accessories or jewellery. Another hot trend on the catwalks this season is sheer materials with a touch of sparkle. We love Jenni Button's linen pants which have a sheen of metallic gold or silver in them. You can dress them up or wear them casually.
The best part about this look? It's created with classic pieces and colours that you can wear season after season. If you want a look that is classy and uncomplicated this trend has your name on it!
Most Wanted
There is nothing like tempting, voluptuous lips to add to your seductive appeal this winter. We pay luscious lip service to trending shades and how to get your pout just right:
High drama
Dramatic bolds and neutral nudes are the latest in lip colour styling; think a glossy deep purple for high-shine glamour. This racy colour works well with subdued and soft colouring to the cheeks and eyelids. And remember a well-defined brow, some lash darkening mascara and a tinted moisturiser to set your skin aglow for a perfect look.
Nude for effect
Prevent nude colour lips from looking washed out by keeping the rest of your makeup soft and natural. Choose a matte finish and go easy on the lip liner. Eye shadow in skin-tone matching shades of light pink, coral, beige, peach or mocha are best. Stay away from shimmery blue, purple and green. Dust your skin with a light bronzer and end off with a pink tinted blush on the cheeks for touch of radiance.
Also choose a wide variety of pink shades in matte, gloss or traditional wear while keeping your cheek colour to a minimum, skin dusted with a soft bronzer and charcoal eyes for an elegant evening look.
If it’s red lips you’re after, be sure to choose a shade and texture that best suits you. For that red carpet celebrity look, go for dramatic eyes and lightly rouged cheeks for a healthy looking glow.
We liked Rimmel’s lasting finish lipstick from the Kate Moss Collection. Choose from eight shades, all from R70. Or try Clinique’s Chubby Stick Moisture Lip Colour at R205. Both available from Edgars .
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