Gurlinterrupted, Author at Gurlinterrupted

March 25, 2014

Jimmy Choo EXOTIC…

No longer solely wearing Jimmy Choo’s on my feet – now my perfume matches my footwear!

Jimmy Choo has launched a new Limited Edition perfume aptly named EXOTIC. It’s edgy, sexy and oh so glamorous.

EXOTIC is a fruity floral perfume based around tiger orchids and patchouli, perfectly balanced by the tart, spicy notes of pink grapefruit and raspberry. EXOTIC has “an exuberant character, with touches of bright, frosty colours, like a refreshing sorbet made with red berries and the zest of pink grapefruit,” according to its creators.

Inspired by the iconic previous skins of Jimmy Choo collections, EXOTIC is a sexy, elegant fragrance reinterpreting the original perfume. Imagined by Olivier Polge (who designed the first Jimmy Choo fragrance), Domitille Bertier and Veronique Nyberg, its floral composition leaves an imprint on skin which is as explosive as it is addictive.

If you love a strong (yet not overpowering), woody, oriental fragrance, you are going to love Jimmy Choo’s EXOTIC. There’s something really quite intoxicating about this scent. It evokes long summer days and balmy evenings, transporting you to a dreamy tropical location. It’s colourful yet confident, bold yet playful.

Top Notes: black currant sorbet & pink grapefruit. Middle Notes: passion-flower & tiger orchid. Base Notes: Raspberry and Patchouli

EXOTIC is available as an eau de toilette in 100ml ($150) and 60ml ($100) sizes.

Ange
Gurlinterrupted
A Girl Interrupted By Fashion, Beauty & Anything Pretty That Catches My Eye

March 25, 2014

Gurlinterrupted In Beauty

If You’re A Makeup Artist Or Beauty Junkie You’ll Love This!

Sigma have recently released a new product that has literally changed my life! I’m not exaggerating – THIS IS AMAZING!! If you’re a makeup artist (like moi) you’ll know just how damned important it is to regularly wash your brushes, and you’ll totally understand how time-consuming (and slightly frustrating) it is to not only properly wash them, but also ensure they dry in such a way that your brushes keep their shape perfectly.

Enter the new Sigma DRY’N SHAPE. Holy crap, this is genius! Not only does the DRY’N SHAPE maintain your makeup brushes original form, it dries them a lot faster too.

The Sigma Beauty Dry’n Shape was specially designed to completely dry and shape your most dense brushes within 4 to 6 hours, guaranteed. The Dry’n Shape provides the necessary pressure to bristles to re-shape them while quickly and efficiently removing water from every bristle. It is an easy, quick, and effective way to quickly dry and shape your makeup brushes. The storage facility is pretty darn cool too – no more laying your brushes out across a towel, or several paper towels, as the case may be.

Check out this super quick video to see exactly how it works – if you’re anything like me, you’ll be sold before the video ends!

SHOP IT HERE (enter my SIGMA DISCOUNT CODE MAR2014 to get 10% off when you checkout): www.sigmabeauty.com/Dry_n_Shape

Ange xx
Gurlinterrupted
A Girl Interrupted By Fashion, Beauty & Anything Pretty That Catches My Eye

March 24, 2014

Gurlinterrupted In Fashion

An evening with Karen Walker, Simone Cipriani & Derek Henderson…

This season sees the launch of Karen Walker’s latest campaign entitled “Visible”. A campaign that, together with the United Nations’ Ethical Fashion Institute (EFI) aims to highlight, celebrate and acknowledge, by creating and supporting the work of artisan community groups throughout Kenya.

Presenting to a captured audience at The Nathan Club on Friday evening, Simone Cipriani, Chief Technical Advisor of the EFI (of the United Nations’ International Trade Centre), along with Karen Walker and photographer Derek Henderson, spoke about their recent collaboration with the United Nations in Kenya.

Cipriani explained the EFI works with communities throughout Africa and in Haiti, up-skilling artisans, while paying them a “fair wage” to make products for luxury brands that include the likes of Fendi, Marni, Vivienne Westwood and Stella McCartney. Cipriani says the EFI approached Karen Walker because the brand is positive and innovative, the perfect match to celebrate and empower the artisans of Kenya.

The EFI’’s motto is “Not Charity, Just Work”, and in teaming up with Karen Walker set about to create sustainable business for micro-artisans by utilising their direct skill-set, creating a series of screen-printed pouches that will accompany every pair of Walker’s “Visible” eyewear. In addition to this, more elaborate and embellished versions, also made by Kenyan artisan groups, will be available to buy separately.

Not one to rest on her laurels, Walker takes the project one step further by starring the artisans themselves in her latest campaign, to literally make visible, the artisans behind the designs, through the portrait photography of Derek Henderson. Henderson captures the machinists, tailors, production managers, metal workers and cutters, who have acquired or refined their craft through the ethical fashion initiative.

“Visible” is not the first campaign Karen Walker has collaborated on with the EFI and we’re sure it wont be the last!

The Visible Collection – inspired and styled by Kenyan artisans…

Ange
Gurlinterrupted
A Girl Interrupted By Fashion, Beauty & Anything Pretty That Catches My Eye

March 23, 2014

Gurlinterrupted In Culture, WIN

WIN WIN WIN!! IT’S A CANDLE CRUSHIN’ GIVEAWAY….

My love for candles goes beyond the norm. I always have candles burning throughout the house and I truly believe you can never own (or win!) too many.

While I adore all the beautiful scents that have long been available to avid candle-lovers, I’ve been on the lookout for an exciting new range, with delicious fragrances that are something a little bit different and special, something that sets them aside from the rest. Basically, what I’ve been searching for is a candle range that captures all my favourite scents – be it recent faves, or fragrances that take me back to my childhood – such as the smell of rain on warm concrete, nana’s baking, or in winter – the smell of rich hot chocolate, these are the types of candles I’m after.

Introducing Candle Crush – a range of candles with the most amazing, yummy scents. Candle Crush is about making candles fun!! They don’t take themselves too seriously, which shows in their candles’ fun, quirky names and adorable packaging. But don’t be fooled by their silly names, Candle Crush is all about the quality!! Their candles are all hand poured by master candle makers, housed in a beautiful glass lidded jar and batch tested to ensure they burn evenly and smell amazing, plus Candle Crush products are made using 100% natural soy wax.

I have to say though, it’s the adventurous, myriad of scents that truly makes them a stand-out range, and a range that I’m totally crushing on! Everything I’ve been searching for in a candle, I found in Candle Crush… Freshly baked cookies? YIP! Chocolate? YIP! Summer Rain? (yes, you read that right) YIP! And what’s even more amazing, there are no scents Candle Crush won’t consider, so if you’ve got an idea for a great smelling candle, you can submit your idea to them via their website and they’ll let you know what they can do! How cool is that? Candle Crush Candles are a pretty sweet price ($29 with free delivery) and are available from www.candlecrush.co.nz PLUS, exclusive to Gurlinterrupted’s readers, get $10 off any order over $29, when ordering online direct from Candle Crush’s website (be sure and check out their gorgeous ‘soy melts’ while you’re there). Simply use the coupon code “CCGURL10″ when checking-out.

For me personally, I didn’t need to submit a fragrance idea, they’ve already created my favourite scents (Singing In The Rain, Grandma’s Apple Crumble & Just One More Cookie – yeah, my house smells pretty damn good). Check out all the amazing scents available at Candle Crush over on their site: www.candlecrush.co.nz

WIN WIN WIN!!

The kind folks at Candle Crush have given me THREE of their delicious candles to giveaway to my lovely readers! From now until Friday 28th March, be in to win an uber-cool Candle Crush candle. It’s super simple to enter, here’s what you need to do to be in to WIN WITH CANDLE CRUSH:

1. Like Candle Crush on Facebook: facebook.com/candlecrushnz

2. Head over to Gurlinterrupted on Facebook (you must like Gurlinterrupted’s FB Page to enter): facebook.com/Gurlinterrupted & comment on the “FB Candle Crush post” stating your favourite Candle Crush candle. (hint – every candle is listed on the Candle Crush website along with a full description of the scent).

3. THAT’S IT! It’s that easy!! Please do ensure you have followed the correct steps to enter – those who have not liked both pages (and commented on Gurlinterrupted’s Candle Crush FB Post), will not be entered into the draw to win. Winners (3 in total) will be drawn on Friday 28th March and will be announced on Facebook. Open to residents of NZ ONLY. Winners will be chosen via random.org.

BEST OF LUCK xx

Ange
Gurlinterrupted
A Girl Interrupted By Fashion, Beauty & Anything Pretty That Catches My Eye

March 20, 2014

Gurlinterrupted In Fashion

The ‘Max Winter 2014’ Collection

Max Fashion NZ Winter 2014 Collection Fashion Style

With the launch of Max’s new Winter 2014 Collection, I think it’s fairly safe to say – finding the perfect coat for the cooler months ahead is NOT going to be a problem! Whilst Max has a myriad of on-trend garments to choose from in their new range, it’s their coats and jackets (oh, and the most fabulous fedora I’ve seen to date) that have captured my attention.

To me, coats are what Max has always done best – their signature piece so to speak, and it appears, with their winter 2014 range, they’ve come back with a hiss and a roar to stamp their mark on the coat and jacket territory.

The seasonal coat comes to life with military styling, zip hardware detail, pleather and fur accents to cement a luxe look and feel. Style and practicality is fused together with beautiful cashmere and soft wool fabrics. The Cashmere Long Coat and Funnel Swing Coat nod to their classic heritage with an injection of modern relevance through colour and styling, and exquisite leathers that take you from day to night are just one more offering you can expect to find in the Max winter range.

As for the classic winter fedora – well this year Max has absolutely nailed it! I’ve been searching for the perfect fedora for quite some time now. One that I can basically live in throughout winter, and I’ve finally found it – the Max ‘camel fedora’ is an absolute stunner! If you’ve been searching for one yourself – you’re going to love this beauty.

Check out my ‘key coat picks’ from the new Max Winter 2014 Collection (with a guest appearance from the camel fedora of course!)….

PU Trim Side Zip Coat $249

Side Zip Funnel Coat $229

Funnel Swing Coat $229

Jessie Military Coat $199

Barnett Jacket $199

Drape Leather Jacket Black $349

Camel Fedora $59

Ange xx
Gurlinterrupted
A Girl Interrupted By Fashion, Beauty & Anything Pretty That Catches My Eye

March 18, 2014

Gurlinterrupted In Fashion

Ciao Bella! The Warehouse Launches Stylish Italian Hosiery Range…

On 24 March, The Warehouse is launching two new hosiery ranges: CLiO Girl and CLiO Italian, which quite frankly, are damned cool! From a sassy suspender print through to quirky animal motifs (yes I need a pair of ‘Pet Shop Tights’ featuring a cat and dog on each knee) polka dots, sheers, opaque tights and more, The Warehouse’ new stylish hosiery range has got you covered!

Exclusive to The Warehouse, CLiO Girl brings sass and attitude to any outfit, with its fun range of hosiery. CLiO Italian is a quality range of silky hosiery made in Italy using Italian materials and mills, offering wardrobe essentials with products including soft shine pantyhose and opaque tights, with prices starting at only $8. I mean seriously, at that starting price it makes quality italian hosiery totally affordable, and I don’t know about you, but given the way I go through tights – these incredible prices are going to be a godsend for me during winter!

To coincide with the addition of CLiO Girl and CLiO Italian to its shelves, The Warehouse is also re-launching its everyday hosiery range, H&H.

The H&H Basic range is priced at only $5 where the H&H Premium range is priced between $5 and $12. With smart new branding and a greater choice in styles, you can afford to stock up on more than one pair!

The Warehouse just keeps upping its game and this new hosiery range is another prime example that ‘quality CAN be affordable’.

Ange xx
Gurlinterrupted
A Girl Interrupted By Fashion, Beauty & Anything Pretty That Catches My Eye

March 17, 2014

Gurlinterrupted In Fashion

TREND ALERT: Move Over Ballet Flat – The D’Orsay Is Here!

Definition: A d’Orsay style flat is a woman’s shoe in which the vamp of the shoe is cut away very close to the toe cup, and the sides are cut away, revealing the arch of the foot. The d’Orsay is often referred to as the two-piece flat, but I like to call it “the bikini of the shoe world”. With just a toe and heel cup, it feels like something between a sandal and a flat.

Not since Isabel Marant’s “Dicker” boot has a shoe taken the world by storm like Jenni Kayne’s D’Orsay. Arguably the sexiest non-heel to date, the pointy-toed flat flashes more skin than your average loafer and shows more sophistication than a ballet slipper. Luckily for us, other brands were quick to create their own version of Kayne’s D’Orsay flat (hurrah!) which means an abundance of d’Orsay styles and colours, that are totally affordable!

Here’s a few of my favourite bargain-buy and splurge-worthy d’Orsay flats…

ASOS Two Part Multi Print Flat Shoes NZD$36.14

Number One Shoes Iris print Flat $29.99

Number One Shoes Black Iris flat $29.99

Overland Isabella Anselmi Demi NZD $159.90

My absolute faves (and a fab copy of the Isabel Marant shoe) from www.heels.com Chinese Laundry ‘Easy Does It’ Rose Gold d’Orsay $59.99

Glassons Pointed Toe Flats in Camo $34.99

The Iconic Quebec Flat $39.95

Zara pointed flats $89.00

TIP: Some d’Orsay flats have a small piece of elastic across the inside back of the heel (for example the Glassons flats) and unfortunately this can rub and be a little painful. I’ve cut the elastic out of mine and put some ‘gel heel grips’ in place of the elastics and now they’re super comfy!

Ange xx
Gurlinterrupted
A Girl Interrupted By Fashion, Beauty & Anything Pretty That Catches My Eye

March 15, 2014

Gurlinterrupted In Beauty

Check Out This Video & Prepare To Be COLOR WOW’d…

I know this phrase is thrown around far too often in the beauty world – but if you colour your hair, or are starting to see grey’s coming through – this product WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE!

Seriously, how many times have you looked at your hair and thought “arghh, I already need my roots done and yet I’ve only just had my hair coloured?” Or (dare I say it) there are some greys starting to peek through! Well, if getting to the salon every couple of weeks is just too hard (or perhaps a little out of your price range), then Color Wow Root Cover Up is going to be your new best friend.

Color Wow’s Root Cover Up covers roots in just a matter of seconds and leaves hair looking completely natural. Now she may kill me for writing this, but I know first-hand this product works flawlessly, as I tried Color Wow on my sisters hair (yeah she has a few greys peeking through) and they disappeared right before my eyes as I applied it. It has the consistency of what I can best describe as eyeshadow and is applied in the same way (only obviously you’re putting it on the roots of your hair – not your eyes). It’s a mineral powder with a unique oil-based, non-waxy formula that stays in place, creates multi-dimensional shine and looks totally natural, right up until you wash your hair. Each shade (there are six shades in total) contains a number of colours and pigments to ensure natural blending with the tones of your hair. Because of its extreme portability and ease of use, it’s ideal for travel and last-minute, on-the-go fixes. And because it’s free of dyes, Root Cover Up is every pregnant woman’s solution to the dilemma of avoiding hair colour during pregnancy.

Check out Color Wow’s demo vid to see how Root Cover Up works…

I think Federici – CEO of Federici Brands summed it up perfectly when he said “Think about it like this, there were phones, then there were smart phones. There were root retouchers and now there’s Color Wow”.

Color Wow Root Cover Up will be on counter at Farmers department stores from March 23rd 2014, retailing for $49.90.

You’re welcome!

Ange xx
Gurlinterrupted
A Girl Interrupted By Fashion, Beauty & Anything Pretty That Catches My Eye

March 15, 2014

Gurlinterrupted In Beauty

Karl Lagerfeld Goes Digital To Launch New Fragrance…

Celebrating the launch of his two new fragrances – Karl Lagerfeld has officially gone digital. The infamous white-haired fashion designer has created 50+ emoticons encapsulated in a swanky new app featuring all that is, well, Karl. The free-of-charge download ’emotiKarl’ (available for both iPhone and Android) features images such as Karl himself, his much adored cat, infamous sunglasses, gloved hands and more. Not only can you start talking ‘Karl’ on your smartphone, you can also snap a selfie at Karl Lagerfeld concept stores, select your filter of choice and upload to your social media platforms right there onsite!

Fragrances have been available under the Karl Lagerfeld name since 1978, and now, through his introduction to the digital world, Karl launches his latest parfum, which includes both a feminine and masculine version (Karl Lagerfeld For Her & Karl Lagerfeld For Him).

Karl Lagerfeld for Her is a fresh scent of citrus, fruit and flowers on a woody, musky base. It opens with accords of lemon and peach, with a floral heart of magnolia, rose and frangipani. All of this is soothed by the base of amber wood and musk.

Karl Lagerfeld for Him is an aromatic, fougere fragrance that begins with fresh mandarin and lavender oil. Its heart of green apple and violet is laid on the base of amber and sandalwood.

Karl’s new fragrances arrive on counter April 14. Sold exclusively at Farmers until 11 June and available at selected pharmacies and department stores thereafter.

PRICING:

Karl Lagerfeld For Her
25ml $60
45ml $90
85ml $135

Karl Lagerfeld For Him
50ml $85
100ml $110
75g Deodorant Stick $35

Ange xx
Gurlinterrupted
A Girl Interrupted By Fashion, Beauty & Anything Pretty That Catches My Eye

March 12, 2014

Gurlinterrupted In Fashion

Watch All The Highlights From “10 DAYS OF FASHION IN THE CITY” Right Here…

One of New Zealand’s hottest events – 10 Days of Fashion in the City, has officially wrapped up for 2014 (yes I hear makeup artists and stylists breathe a sigh of relief too!). Events such as The Height of Fashion (a lunch and fashion show with New Zealand designers) and New Zealand’s Longest Catwalk (presented by Schwarzkopf) were just a couple of the attractions that showcased New Zealand’s finest, in Auckland’s Heart of the City.

One of the ’10 Days of Fashion in the City’ standouts has to be New Zealand’s Longest Catwalk (styled by none other than NZ’s hottest stylist – Kylie Cooke) where over 4,000 people watched as traffic came to a standstill and designer and streetwear dominated Auckland’s Queen St. The record-breaking golden mile was style central as the latest looks were brought to spectators on a 125 meter long stretch of runway.

If you missed all this fabulousness (yes, fabulousness is now a word!) you can check out all the highlights from ’10 Days of Fashion in the City’ right here…

Photo Credit: Bas van Est

Ange xx
Gurlinterrupted
A Girl Interrupted By Fashion, Beauty & Anything Pretty That Catches My Eye

Gurlinterrupted

Jimmy Choo EXOTIC…

If You’re A Makeup Artist Or Beauty Junkie You’ll Love This!

An evening with Karen Walker, Simone Cipriani & Derek Henderson…

WIN WIN WIN!! IT’S A CANDLE CRUSHIN’ GIVEAWAY….

The ‘Max Winter 2014’ Collection

Ciao Bella! The Warehouse Launches Stylish Italian Hosiery Range…

TREND ALERT: Move Over Ballet Flat – The D’Orsay Is Here!

Check Out This Video & Prepare To Be COLOR WOW’d…

Karl Lagerfeld Goes Digital To Launch New Fragrance…

Watch All The Highlights From “10 DAYS OF FASHION IN THE CITY” Right Here…

Gurl Interrupted

Latest News

Gurlinterrupted

Gurl Interrupted

Latest News

Tags