The Beauty

Breakdown...

EYE LINE THAT.....

"THE SEARCH FOR THE PERFECT EYELINER"

 

by Peita Gregory (Celebrity Makeup Artist)

During a make up artists’ life one searches high and low for the ''ultimate'' products, be that a mascara, lipstick, or foundation. These ''ultimates''of course change over the years as textures, formula's and general advancements take hold and replace these once ''ultimates'' with newbies. 

It feels like forever that I have been searching for the ultimate black eyeliner. Liners come in many formulas and textures, from the well known pencil - which must be rich in pigment and soft enough so not drag the sensitive skin around the eye, yet hard enough so it doesn't smudge as soon as you blink. Then there is the liquid pen which is best used for a more defined look. It's not designed to be smudged and softened like a pencil but it asks to be drawn precisley and neatly in a 50's style flick or a sexy cats eye. Then there are the gel formula eye liners ( I must say a particular fav of mine ). These puppies have the ability to be smudged and softened into oblivion, or painted on to your lids just so. Gel's are suitable for anyone that wears an ''L'' plate around there neck when it comes to applying make up.

The problem with many eye liners are as follows;

A. The pigment as mentioned above. If it's not intense rich and strong in colour then what's the point.

B. The tip of the pen is almost always the wrong shape or doesn't deliver enough colour to the lid.

C. The longevity of the pen...it's a shame to say but most are weak to say the least. I mean if your out shacking your thang on the d-floor it needs staying power, so you can dance the night away and not worry that you look like you have been whacked in the face!

Give in to your inner ''Barbarella'  go forth and line those eyes. My personal favourites are - 

* ModelCo Gel Eye Liner   www.modelco.com.au/

* ModelCo Colourbox Eye Pencil   www.modelco.com.au/

* Bobbi Brown Gel Liner   www.bobbibrown.com.au

* Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Liner   www.stilacosmetics.com/ 

Much love Peity xxx

To find Peita go to  http://www.peitagregorymakeup.com/

The Style

Shakedown...

      


Special Guest Stylist

It is one of my highest pleasures introducing you to Aussie Designer talents. Now to tell you a bit about a Sydney born brand I'm coveting right now...

Effigy 49

Joelyne rocking the Dorchester Jacket!

Team Effigy49's Dorchester Jacket with;

♥ Distressed denim jeans from Wrangler ♥ Ankle boots from Wittner ♥ Bright stockings from ASOS ♥ Mix it up with fun chunky jewellery from your own jewellery box

♥ Find The Sydney Girl http://www.thesydneygirl.com/2011/06/effigy49.html



♥ Find Effigy49 http://www.effigy49.com.au/ 

The Style

Shakedown...

It's a 70's Shakedown!

Channel your inner Janice Joplin with Effigy49.

Wear the Effigy49 Serena Dress which is a cream dress featuring a one shouldered batwing sleeve and double layered chiffon. Team this 70's glamour piece with sky high printed wooden platforms.

Throw on a felt hat from Topshop,

Add oversized sunglasses.....

Add a vintage camel shoulder bag

and this long weekend you will be set to.....

Celebrate your inner peace, love and happiness!

Love the girls at Effigy49 x

To buy the Serena dress go to http://www.effigy49.com.au/shop/category/winter-2011

To buy the hat go to http://www.topshop.com/

To buy the vintage go to http://www.kaboodle.com/

The Style

Shakedown...

Guanabana’s BIG MOOSE JUMPER

Warm up on the weekend with this mohair knit! With bell arms and oversized fit, it looks perfect with black tights or skinny jeans. 



Les Chiffoniers leggings



   

Team with a pair of wedges, black bag in one hand and latte in the other, your set for the Saturday markets!

Guanabana Wedge Heel

Marc Jacobs

And we love to team this casual look with bold lips and nails, just to give your Saturday morning a burst of colour! (Perhaps our favourite makeup artist Peita Gregory could comment on how best to apply makeup for this look....???)

Stay warm on the weekend everyone!

 

To buy knits and winter warmers go to http://guanabana.bigcartel.com/products

Love Guanabana xx

The Beauty

Breakdown...

‘How to’ Tips from Peita Gregory Makeup

How to match back your makeup with Leina Broughton’s Neutral and Black outfits.........

Hue’s of deep red, burnt orange, coppers and brown awash the tree tops around us at this time of the year. So take inspiration from nature and incorporate tones of warm browns, coppers and gold into your make up look. This will add interest to a neutral or black outfit.

Neutral

When wearing something neutral try putting a wash of warm brown or gold over your eyelids. Or wear at the same time by blending one into the other making sure it’s the edge is seamless. First use a gold over the entire lid then place the brown in the socket of the lid to add depth. Finish with lining the eye with a dark brown pencil and a slick of mascara on the top and bottom lashes.

Black

Be inspired by the beautiful red shades of Autumn and smooth on a red, plum or berry lip. If lips aren’t your thing line your eyes with a plum or purple pencil and smudge softly around the eyes for a different take on the smokey eye.

Love Peity xx

The Style

Shakedown...

WINTER WARMERS

Brrrrrrrrr well I think we can safely say winter is here!! So too are the Cilla & Pepe winter warmers which are designed for maximum comfort, style and warmth….

The Lounge pant – soft silk jersey fabric is purrrrrrrrrfect for lounging around at home or tuck the leg into motorbike boots add a leather jacket like the one from Guanaban's AW collection and rock a ‘slouch pant’ look out to buy milk!

Guanabana Designs Aviator Jacket RRP $469.00





Wanted Boots - Queen in black

The lounge top – this organic cotton striped top is silky soft with a scoop neck which allows you to wear it off the shoulder for a sexy look. It has a wide waist band and plenty of fabric to allow for rushing and to avoid showing any of the winter tummy area….mmmm pass me another hot chocolate please!

This top is perfect at home to delight the mailman or simply layer underneath it a plain cami and wear it with jeans, a jacket and ballet flats out and about…..

Steve Madden ballet flats

Lee Jeans vintage flares

Effigy49 Dorchester Jacket RRP $139.95

Stay warm and wonderful this winter….

For sleepwear as outerwear go to Cilla & Pepe’s online store  www.cillaandpepe.com  OR gather your girlfriends and book your very own sleepwear party info@cillaandpepe.com

For Aviator jacket go to http://www.guanabana.com.au/

For Dorchester jacket go to http://www.effigy49.com.au/

The Style

Shakedown...

Transeasonal Begins...

I love this time of year when the temperature cools down just enough to wear a stylish jacket but not too cold to have to pull out the coats and boots.

In the new April mini collection I introduced the cropped trench, which is a lightweight jacket that can be easily folded up in your bag.

I love a black jacket – classic, easy to match, slimming and sheek. On an overcast evening or day the cream feels so fresh and works brilliantly back with colorful accessories.

  

So to work the cream jacket and bring in the color....

The next couple of combos are a great look for lunch with friends, a wander through the markets on a Sunday morning or a beautiful wandering day through the city.

Try a soft green scarf worn back with a contrast chunky resin ring......

While it is still warm and fine with just the jacket try a burnt orange bag worn with a colorful beaded long necklace.

So to work the black jacket...

I always think if you want to bring out the black jacket keep it sleek, simple and sexy. The bright color combo shown above still works with black but is not nearly as sophisticated as with the cream. A slim fitted jacket looks great back with a slim pant. A strong look for during the day and then easily transitioned into a super sexy look for red wine and tapas at your favourite wine bar.

My hot tip with the black?

Make it work with a make-up transition.

Peita, I loved the tips on the natural look in the Beauty Breakdown! Excited to hear how to master an easy transition for this look :-)

Happy Friday!

Best,

xxx

To buy this cropped trench RRP $210.00 go to http://leinabroughton.com.au/