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.
The best way to find out which products work best for you is to “test and try”. Glossybox offers just the answer to those who delight in the thrill of trying new beauty products.
A monthly subscription of R130 to Glossybox gets you four to five trial luxury beauty products of high-end brands to review in the comfort of your own home. Order your limited edition Stuttafords Glossybox now. For more information: http://www.glossybox.co.za/
Look of the Day
Whether it’s stockings, tights or leggings – no winter wardrobe should be without these key items. Of course how you wear them will define your fashion finesse or render you an overnight fashion mess.
So what’s the difference between this legwear? Sheer nylon stockings cover the foot and can be worn up to the knee or waist. Go for stockings in classic black or natural skin tones. Stockings are thinner than tights or legging and are ideally worn with a knee length skirt or dress.
Tights, in comparison to stockings, are slightly thicker nylon, cotton or lycra threads. Similarly they cover the foot and extend to the waist. Opt for opaque colours and cheeky prints and pair with shorts, mini dresses and skirts.
Add a pair of ankle or high boots and you have a look that’s bang on trend and comfortable too.
Leggings are defined as footless and worn down to the ankle, like pants, or just below the knee. Stay away from leggings that sit on or above the knee, as these will make your legs appear shorter.
Leggings come in a variety of fabrics and textures so don’t be shy to experiment with fun colours and patterns. Leggings look best when paired with ballet pumps and an oversized jumper or tunic. Wearing leggings could make a flabby tum or bulge more apparent so be mindful to cover up with a longer top if need be.
We thought Ntombentle Sithole’s “tights and boots” pairing was ideal for a day at Sandton City. We spotted her wearing high-rise riding tights (R599), crop jacket (R899) and top (R400) all from Forever New and neatly accessorized with a pair of brown boots.
Sandton City Protea Court update
Following a glitsy and glamorous star-studded VIP launch, the new extension and Protea Court have opened for your shopping delight and boasting almost 70 new stores!
South Africa’s leading fashion shopping destination just got more sparkle. Our landmark expansion and interior refurbishment project has attracted a host of new brands and some of the globes most widely recognized apparel companies will be opening here this month.
Sandton City is already the ultimate home to a growing number of leading international retail brands. Now, local specialist retail groups have seized the opportunity to introduce shoppers to yet more exciting new labels.
The additional 30,000sqm of newly built retail space adds a further 70 stores to the mix, bringing the number of stores to some 360. The rejuvenation takes the complex (including the hotel and office component) to a massive 215,000sqm, of which an impressive 143,690sqm is pure retail therapy.
Our new stores include ZARA, Steve Madden, Tiger of Sweden, as well as stand-alone Trenery and Country Road stores.
Sandton City’s new look definitely reinforces its position as one of Africa’s leading retail icons.
Visit our Facebook page for more photos: http://on.fb.me/vschGY.
Our new shopping hours:
- Mondays to Thursdays - 9am to 7pm
- Fridays to Saturdays - 9am to 8pm
- Sundays - 9am to 6pm
- Day of Reconciliation (16 December) - 09am to 5pm, Stuttafords: 9am to 10pm, Edgars: 9am to 8pm
- Christmas Eve (24 December) - 9am to 5pm, Stuttafords: 8am to 8pm, Checkers: 9am to 6pm, Edgars: 9am to 8pm
- Christmas (25 December) - Limited shopping
- Boxing Day - 9am to 5pm
- New year's Eve - 9am to 5pm
- New Years - 9am to 5pm
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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