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August 2012

August 14, 2012
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In Fashion

Is Nude The New Black?

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Whether it’s playing the starring role or simply complimenting an already perfect outfit, nude is fast becoming a key wardrobe staple.

There is no better time than right now for nude (or neutral/beige/buff, whichever reference to the skin coloured hue you prefer) to make it’s mark on the fashion scene.  With neon, paisley, metallics and florals taking centre stage on the runway, nude pieces have never been such a wardrobe necessity.  It’s the perfect shoe colour compliment with a bright or ‘busy’ outfit, yet works just as well being the main colour base of your outfit, as you can add beautiful bright pops of colour using on-trend accessories.   I’m a huge fan of teaming nudes with black; and with some of the more feminine floaty pieces – these look great teamed with something a little harder, like a leather jacket and/or a pair of black biker style ankle boots.  it’s near impossible to get it wrong with nudes, because it simply goes with EVERYTHING!

Dark tones of nude make a perfect match for those with a darker skin complexion, whilst light nudes and rosy tones get along just fine with fair-skinned complexions.  Just be careful to pick nudes that aren’t an exact match with your skin color – but that’s pretty much the only rule when it comes to this chic muted tone.

Here are some of my favourite looks encompassing the lastest runway trends, mixed with nudes……

Still not convinced?   Did I mention that wearing flesh-tone heels will always make your legs look longer?

Ange x
Fashion, Beauty, Lifestyle blogger

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August 8, 2012
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In Beauty

DIY: Make Your Own BB Cream/Tinted Moisturiser

A Simple Guide To Making Your Own BB Cream/Tinted Moisturiser

If you’re wanting a fresh flawless light coverage that evens out your skin tone and gives you a glowing, healthy complexion without having to have a ’full blown, face full of makeup’ . Then a BB Cream might be just what you’re  after.

BB Creams (otherwise known as blemish balms or beauty balms) have been around for years and more recently have risen to a cult-like status in the beauty industry. They are essentially tinted moisturisers that give you a healthy glow, cover blemishes and even out your skin tone (perfect for summer!!).

A DIY BB Cream is actually incredibly easy to make and saves you the cost of purchasing more makeup when you will more than likely already have the basic ingredients at home. You can make it in small amounts (so it doesn’t expire before using it all) and its ‘made to match’ your skin tone perfectly by using your own foundation.

Here is a simple step by step guide to making your own.

Ingredients:

  • Sunscreen
  • Moisturiser
  • Liquid Concealer
  • Cream Foundation

I also add the following, but this is totally optional:

  • Lustre Drops (or mineral foundation powder)
  • A Setting spray

How to:
The brands I use, as outlined below, are simply what I have at home, this will still work perfectly using whatever brands you have.

In a small container (an empty tester pot, dipping bowl or ramekin is quite good), mix the following:

  • 1 teaspoon of sunscreen (not necessary if your current foundation already contains sunscreen as mine does)
  • 1 teaspoon of Kiehl’s moisturiser
  • 1/4 teaspoon of MAC liquid concealer
  • 1/4 teaspoon of MAC Lustre Drops (optional – I use this for a dewy finish)
  • 1/2 teaspoon of MAC Matchmaster Cream Foundation
  • 1/2 teaspoon of MAC Fix+ Setting Spray (optional)

Mix thoroughly and store in a small container or travel bottle (you can get great travel size containers from PlasticBox for $1.99) and VOILA – your very own, ‘made to match your skin tone’ BB Cream.

BB Cream is my current ‘go to’  beauty product right now and I’m loving not having to wear a full coverage foundation to achieve a glowy, fresh, flawless look.

Ange x
Fashion/Beauty/Lifestyle Blogger