The Beauty

Breakdown...

 

 

Make Up Fit For A Princess

(insider tips from Peity Gregory Makeup)

 

As reported in the press this week, Kate Middleton was spotted shopping at a Lancôme make up counter, and we are delighted to reveal her Lancôme purchases ahead of her wedding. A true classic skincare and make up brand that is top of every brides list.

Hydra Zen Neurocalmâ  Soothing Anti-Stress Moisturising Cream 

The perfect, ultimate bridal product and a make up artists favourite. Hydra Zen day cream The cream contains an ingredient with the capacity for retaining water, infusing it with a fresh flow of intense moisture, keeping skin hydrated for 24 hours, essential for a long wedding day and night. Hydra Zen also tackles skin when under emotional stress, ensuring Kate’s skin remains in perfect condition in the build up to her wedding day.

 

Lancôme Hypnose Mascara in Black 

 

A mascara designed to create a natural look for the day or full-on glamour at night. With an exclusive new formula, each coat can intensify the look. The brush of Hypnôse is slightly curved to enable a more gentle contact with the lashes to coat them in a perfectly even and gradual way, leaving lashes curved, and as natural or intense as desired. Ideal for Kate’s perfect set of thick lashes, and ensuring they frame her eyes in her wedding photography.

 

Lancôme Artliner 

 

A high-precision liner that is ultra-comfortable, water-proof and has a smudge-proof hold that guarantees intense, precise make-up to look bridal perfect all day long. Kate has long been a fan of Artliner to enhance her beautiful lashes.

So now you can be a princess in your own presence, he hee..

Much love Peity xx

The Beauty

Breakdown...

This is the first Beauty Breakdown blog. It is the kissing cousin of the Style Shakedown offering tips and hints on how best to apply your makeup to work back with designer looks…..

Tips from Peita Gregory Makeup – boutique makeup artist to the stars!!

Make up looks to go with the Cilla & Pepe ‘Sexy Sally Slip’ Sexy Sally Slip - a cute and kitsch 50's style slip with a fine polka dot print and sheer mesh detailing. Comes in black and ivory.

Look 1: At home lounging – the Natural look

If you’re the kind of girl who likes to ‘’keep it real’’ then follow this basic step by step guide to achieve a look that’s au naturel and ‘’Oh so pretty’’......

·         Use a tinted moisturizer as a base and cover any under eye circles and blemishes with concealer.

·         Brush eyebrows up and smooth down the ends with an eyebrow gel to give a wide eye youthful appearance.

·         Curl eyelashes and coat the top lashes only in mascara that gives a natural look, nothing too dramatic.

·         A soft pink or peach cream blush applied to the apples of the cheeks gives off a cute romantic look.

·         Use the same blush and gently dab onto lips, or use a clear lipgloss or balm if wanting to keep it really ‘‘natural’’.

·         Finish with a light sweeping of translucent powder over the t-zone to set the look.

Perfectly pretty and ready for romance.....

Or

Look 2: Going out – the Rockabilly look

Into the ever so cool rockabilly look and have a taste for fun then look number two is just for you....

·         Prep skin with moisturizer and cover area’s needed with foundation to even out the complexion. Dab blemishes with a concealer.

·         Brush eyebrows into place and fill in any hairs that are missing with either a pencil or brow powder.

·         Smooth over the entire lid a cream colour shadow and lightly contour the socket with a light brown shadow. Make sure to blend, blend, blend!

·         Use a black liquid liner to create a cat’s eye or flick on the top lid.

·         Curl lashes and coat in volumizing mascara.    

·         Contour the cheeks lightly with a matt bronzer or contouring powder to define the cheeks.

·         Prep lips by lightly buffing with a wet face cloth to remove any dry flakey skin. Slather in balm. Let the balm soak in if you have time, otherwise blot with tissue. Pop a little concealer over lips to prime the lips for the lipstick. Choose a deep red ( or go with something that suits your skin tone ) apply directly from the bulllet over lips then work into the lips with a lip brush or finger. Blot with a tissue and re-apply. No need to use a liner, this is an edgy cool look and defining the lips with a liner will look too polished.



Now you’re ready to rock it out.......

mwah love Peity x

For more information on Peita Gregory Makeup services go to http://www.peitagregorymakeup.com/

The Style

Shakedown...

Shows you how to make a little piece of clothing go a long way……

Sexy Sally Slip

A cute and kitsch 50’s style slip with a fine polka dot print and sheer mesh detailing.

Comes in black or ivory

Bed look

Wear as a nightie whilst lounging around at home.

The shaping ensures there is cup support and the

tailoring is cut on the small of the waist to help give

that sexy curvaceous line….team with a silk eyemask

for bedtime indulgence!

Or

Below look

Wear as a slip under a sheer dress to add warmth and provide modesty

Or

Bridal look

Wear on your wedding night for that virginal beauty effect!

Or

Bar look

Take this cute slip and team it with a balcony style push up bra, add patterned pins from Leona Edmiston, animal print heels, a leather jacket and a headscarf and hey presto you will be stepping out as a rockabilly sex goddess……

To purchase Cilla & Pepe’s slip, eye mask, headscarf and more come to Fashion Weekend Sydney Thursday 12th - Sunday 15th May to grab a great bargain  http://sydney.fashionweekend.com.au/discountPreviews

 or contact Cilla & Pepe http://www.cillaandpepe.com/ info@cillaandpepe.com

The Style

Shakedown...

 

Tells us how to rock out in your favourite summer pieces – get into leather and layers for the cooler autumn weather…

Blues & Roots Tie Dye Dress
Our cotton tie dyed sun dress is easily converted to a winter look with layering and accessories….

Wear with the…

Moth Tee

100% cotton tee shirt with holes to reveal what’s worn underneath which is waistline height at front and dips down to dress length at the back.

Also team with your favourite leather pieces to really warm this outfit up……

Raconteur by Jade Dockary Accessories
www.raconteurbyjade.com.au

Dakota bag, 100% leather with handmade accessories adds texture to this look and a bit of a rock edge.

Louisiana Bayou Boots

100% leather, studded over the knee custom made boots, adds a glam biker look.

And finally to complete this rock chick look, style with loads of ‘sexy silver’, Indian silver works best add plenty of it! We love Rico designs http://www.ricodesigns.com/

 

Rock out!

To buy the Blues and Roots dress or the Moth Tee go to www.effigy49.com.au

The

Style

Shakedown...

Guanabana’s Open Shoulder Silk Top

Beautiful lined, hand printed silk chiffon long sleeve top features sexy open shoulders and criss-cross suede strap detailing on the back. Available in two colour-ways, this top is so fun and versatile in the autumn/winter months.

To work: pair it with tailored high waisted trousers and a tan or chocolate belt as pictured below for a fun and sophisticated look....

Or tucked in to a high waisted mini skirt 

and a cute pair of flat moccasins......

For Friday night drinks wear it out with pair of skinny jeans and ankle boots and a cropped jacket and a long necklace!                        

                                        

For the markets on Sunday wear it with a floral maxi skirt, tan belt and our furry handbag for a more boho glam look

Top available at Guanabana’s E-boutique  http://guanabana.bigcartel.com/product/open-shoulder-silk-top

The

Style

Shakedown...

Striped Jersey Circ dress 

          by leina broughton

This style is one of my favorites at the moment. The stripes are so enticing and the splash of red at the waist gives this dress a marine French feel. The jersey is soft so easy to layer and also transition from Summer into Autumn. For a summer look use nude accessories and for transeasonal try mixing it up with classic black.

Jacket ideas:

For transeasonal keep it clean with a soft-cropped leather jacket with ¾ sleeve. If black is not your style try tan leather accessories and remove the red belt.

Bag:

There are a few different looks that will work but texture is definitely a nice contrast against the soft jersey of this dress. Try to avoid bags with ‘bling’ for this style. As with the jacket not everything has to match. When there are slightly different tones it makes your style appear more effortless…

Shoes: 

The key is to keep it simple! Nude or black is best for this look. If wearing a peep toe make sure you highlight the red on your toes. I think wearing a red shoe with this style is too matchy with the belt and detracts from the main feature of the stripes.

                   

But you really do have to try this style on to feel the fun of wearing it. The circular skirt is flirty and feminine and you will definitely turn heads in this one.

Have fun!

Best, Leina xx

To buy go to http://www.leinabroughton.com.au/ 

More Editorial!!!

Guanabana has been jumping from Mag to Mag over the past week, this label is going from strength to strength and truley is grabbing attention!

The Split Back Maxi in white was spotted in a double page spread in the
Fashion Journal

Yen Magazine's Online department featured Guanabana's AW'11 lookbook
on their site!

Stay tuned for some more and exciting Guanabana updates soon!