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July 2015

ALL EYES ON EVA LONGORIA

ALL EYES ON EVA LONGORIA

Award-winning actress, Eva Longoria touched down in New Zealand last week to lead the search with Specsavers to find New Zealand’s most stylish spec-wearer. And did I mention I was lucky enough to meet and dine with the hollywood beauty? Specsavers you’re amazing! I think my excitement and happiness at meeting Eva is quite evident in the images below. Anyway, I digress; the reason for this fabulous event? So that I can tell you all about the Spectacle Wearer of the Year, and how you could be in to win the most fabulous of prizes…

ALL EYES ON EVA LONGORIA

ALL EYES ON EVA LONGORIA

Eva takes up the role of star judge and ambassador for the Specsavers’ competition, following in the footsteps of fellow proud spec-wearing ambassadors – actress Sarah Michelle Gellar, style icon and Mad Men star Christina Hendricks, model and TV personality, Colin Mathura-Jeffree and TV fashion star Gok Wan.

The Spectacle Wearer of the Year competition presented by Specsavers, now in its fifth year, is a nationwide search for New Zealand’s most stylish and confident spectacle wearer. Eva will join fellow judges, including comedian Jeremy Corbett and L’Oréal Professionnel Stylist Peter Dutton, to identify the Kiwi who has made their glasses into the ultimate fashion accessory.

Eva became a spectacle wearer herself four years ago, after noticing her eyes felt strained from studying late at night for a Masters degree (yup, not just a pretty face, also a damn smart cookie!) An eye test revealed Eva needed glasses for reading, which have since become an invaluable part of her life – whether hitting the books or reading a script for her latest acting role.

“As a glasses wearer I care about looking great in my frames, that’s why I’m thrilled to be launching Specsavers’ Spectacle Wearer of the Year competition and visiting New Zealand to kick off the search,” Eva explains.

“Wearing glasses is all about having fun and embracing your style. Whether I’m on set filming, studying or at a special event, accessorising my look with glasses gives me confidence and allows me to make the ultimate style statement,” adds Eva.

New Zealand judge and spec-wearing champion, Jeremy Corbett, is excited to be working alongside Eva to help find this years ultimate Spectacle Wearer of the Year.

Reminiscing on his inaugural stint as judge for the Specsavers competition in 2014, Jeremy says “Last year was great fun getting all judgey with the spec-wearing finalists. I had such a good time, I’ve been pestering Specsavers about the next one. Finally, it’s here! Can’t wait to find the next big spec wearer with Eva Longoria!”

ALL EYES ON EVA LONGORIA

The winner of the competition will receive an all-expenses paid trip, with a friend, to Los Angeles to meet Eva on the set of her latest TV show and earn the prestigious title of Spectacle Wearer of the Year. Six New Zealand finalists will win a trip to Auckland for a night of entertainment with Jeremy Corbett, as well as participating in a professional photo shoot and spec-style consultation.

Entries to the 2015 Specsavers Spectacle Wearer of the Year are now open at: loveglasses.specsavers.co.nz

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MAC Cosmetics’ Latest Dazzling Collection – Le Disko

MAC Cosmetics' Latest Dazzling Collection - Le Disko

Le Disko, where glitter and glamour intoxicate and colour gets physical. It’s all see and be scene as the crowd converges under a sparkling aura of lights and erupts into a dazzling sea of eyes and lips. Feel the fever with Dazzle Eye Shadow in riotous hues, while Dazzleglass drops it like it’s hot for colour-popped lips. It’s a full on colour disco, and you’re the reigning queen.

Channelling Ibiza nights and New York’s Studio 54, the 70s are back with more reflection than a glitter ball thanks to the MAC Le Disko collection. It’s perfectly timed for festival season where shimmering shades, temporary metallic tattoos and flower-laden braids are a modern update on retro beauty looks.

MAC Cosmetics' Latest Dazzling Collection - Le Disko

Bold eye makeup is what can totally transform you for a glam party night and while during the day you might prefer more toned down, natural looks, night is the time to experiment with new bold shades and interesting shimmering effects. The MAC Dazzleshadow offers 12 new mesmerizing rich pigments, which easily adhere to the lids and stay fresh throughout the night. The eyeshadows feature a talc-free creamy formula, which will give a multidimensional, reflective effect to your peepers for an irresistible sheen. Wear your favourite colour all over your lids or match them with matte and neutral colors to create interesting eye makeup looks.

• She Sparkles – light grey with silver sparkles
• Last Dance – peach beige with pink sparkles
• Let’s Roll – red bronze with sparkles
• Try Me On – deep blue-green with sparkles
• Say It Isn’t So – dark grey with pink sparkles
• Can’t Stop, Don’t Stop – deep plum purple with sparkles
• Let’s Boogie – black with sparkles
• Boom Boom Room – light burgundy with emerald sparkles
• I Like 2 Watch – mid-tone brown with gold sparkles
• Slow / Fast / Slow – bronze with red sparkles
• Get Physical – purple with light blue sparkles
• Feel the Fever – deep blue purple with pink sparkles

MAC Cosmetics' Latest Dazzling Collection - Le Disko MAC Cosmetics' Latest Dazzling Collection - Le Disko

MAC Le Disco Dazzleglass 

The fun thing about party nights is that you can go totally bold and creative breaking the common makeup rules and emphasising both your eyes and lips at the same time. So if you add shimmer to your peepers, why not emphasise your beautiful pout with a matching sparkling lip-gloss as well? MAC offers you 5 tempting alternatives when it comes to new amazing shades with a shimmering effect.

• Rollergirl – nude with pink pearl
• Sugarrimmed – pale white beige
• Phiff! – sheer neutral beige with orange undertone
• Cherry Popping – fuchsia with purple pearl
• Boys Go Crazy – dark purple with blue undertone

MAC Cosmetics' Latest Dazzling Collection - Le Disko

MAC Le Disco Superslick Liquid Eyeliner

For a bigger impact, you also have two shimmering eyeliner colours in gold and silver shades. Apply them on your bare lids during the day or match your favourite colour with your party makeup for glam night looks.

• Nocturnal – bright silver pearl
• Pure Show – bright yellow-gold pearl

MAC Cosmetics' Latest Dazzling Collection - Le Disko

MAC Flat Shader Brush #247

To easily apply those shimmering pigments, make sure to acquire this flat brush as well.

The MAC Le Disko collection will be available in-store and on counter in New Zealand, 3 August 2015. 

MAC Cosmetics' Latest Dazzling Collection - Le Disko

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The ECOYA Grand Celebration Candle & Limited Edition Range…

The ECOYA Grand Celebration Candle & Limited Edition Range...

Candle lovers rejoice – ECOYA’s latest and largest fragranced candle, the Grand Celebration candle, is here (well, available in-store in August, so not far away at all). Fragranced in the same White Musk and Warm Vanilla as the rest of the Celebration family, the Grand Celebration candle comes housed in an opulent and original, white cut glass jar and is presented in a large white gift box featuring “With Love” emblazoned across the box. The Celebration candle was introduced to the market in March 2014 and was so well received that the six-month forecast of product wold out within six weeks! ECOYA then introduced the Mini Celebration in March 2015 and to complete the range, the Grand Celebration seemed the natural progression for this collection.

The ECOYA Grand Celebration Candle & Limited Edition Range...

If, like me, you’d happily have a scented candle burning twenty-four-seven, transforming your favourite space simply with its fragrance; the scent hugging you like the softest, snuggliest blanket, you’re going to adore the ECOYA Grand Celebration Candle. Weighing in at 2 kilos and smelling like a slice of heaven, burning through this delicious candle quickly will definitely not be a problem you’ll be faced with. Mine’s been burning for two weeks now (obviously only when I’m home) and is filling the house with a scent that truly is the epitome of divine and appears hardly touched!

The ECOYA Grand Celebration Candle & Limited Edition Range...

The fragrance, with the perfect balance of warmth and muskiness, has the freshness of citrus and leafy green notes that create a warm, mossy floral heart, atop a rich, creamy base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Balsam and Musk. With every new release ECOYA brings, not once have I been disappointed, and the latest Grand Celebration candle is no exception. With a very polite price point at NZ$99.95, the Grand Celebration candle makes for a beautiful piece for any vignette, mantelpiece, hall table, or as a centre-piece on a dining table, as well as the perfect gift for almost any occasion. For stockists, head to www.ecoya.com

The ECOYA Grand Celebration Candle & Limited Edition Range...

Also available in (late) August, ECOYA’s two new limited edition summer fragrance releases…

The latest scents, mastered by the nose of ECOYA, perfumer Isaac Sinclair, are two youthful new fragrances; Summer Rain & Wild Jasmine and White Peach & Orange Blossom.

The ECOYA Grand Celebration Candle & Limited Edition Range...

The limited edition collections are released twice a year and are hugely popular with ECOYA’s loyal followers, with both fragrances available in the iconic ECOYA Madison Jar and the Reed Diffuser. The limited edition cartons are presented in hues of azure blue and sunkissed peach, with the candle and diffuser housed in contemporary white vessels and capped with solid white lids.

Approaching the sunny season, the ECOYA team appear to have looked to scents reminiscent of summer for inspiration; the scent of the warm summer rain hitting the asphalt, the dewiness of the grass afterwards and the fragrance burst of the first bite of a juicy peach. Madison Jar RRP $49.95. Reed Diffuser RRP $59.95.

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Fashion Illustrator Completes His Designs Using Sunshine, Clouds & Trees

Fashion Illustrator Completes His Designs Using Sunshine, Clouds & Trees

Architect and fashion illustrator named Shamekh Bluwi from Amman, Jordan, came up with a creative idea for his stunning paper cut-out dress illustrations. He cuts out the paper dresses of women and holds them against a cityscape to create intricate scenes within his designs.

The talented fashion illustrator has gained praise from the fashion world for his amazing work. Bluwi says that he likes the digital medium more than the traditional since it lets him control the smallest details of his illustrations.

Completely in love with this breathtaking series and I’m certain you will be too…

Fashion Illustrator Completes His Designs Using Sunshine, Clouds & Trees

Fashion Illustrator Completes His Designs Using Sunshine, Clouds & Trees

Fashion Illustrator Completes His Designs Using Sunshine, Clouds & Trees

Fashion Illustrator Completes His Designs Using Sunshine, Clouds & Trees

Fashion Illustrator Completes His Designs Using Sunshine, Clouds & Trees

Fashion Illustrator Completes His Designs Using Sunshine, Clouds & Trees

Fashion Illustrator Completes His Designs Using Sunshine, Clouds & Trees

 

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