My SuperSweet 16
Celebrity Stylist Gabrielle Teare is searching for a 15-22 year old to feature on My SuperSweet 16 for MTV. Glamorous, fun, want to be on TV? Then apply now!! The candidate will be styled, with Gabrielle and a celebrity hair stylist. So if you are having a party contact me and we will arrange the rest. I am on Facebook or email me through the site.
CEW(UK) Beauty Awards 2010 Winners
I was honoured to attend the CEW(UK) Beauty Awards at the Intercontinental Hotel. The awards ceremony was packed full of the most glamorous beautiful people obviously using lots of beauty products! Every year the 700 members of the CEW test the products and vote on line. The major press, beauty companies, then attend a glowing award ceremony.
Here are the ones I have tried and recommend. All for Eve won 3 Categories and is a range of unperfumed crèmes raising money for Gynaecological cancer. Liz Earle Naturally Active Skincare is a lovely range and deservedly this also won 3 awards. Estee Lauder’s Advanced Night Repair synchronized Recovery Complex won Best New Skincare Treatment Prestige Product. While St Tropez won in two categories and was the first brand to win in a mass and prestige category for its Wash Off Instant (Mass) and Everyday Gradual Tan Mousse (Prestige). Dolce and Gabanna The Make Up won Best New Prestige Brand, and Diorskin Nude foundation won best new prestige makeup product. I have tried both these brands and would heartedly recommend the Diorskin foundation I love it! It will replace Chantercaille in my makeup bag.
The lovely Elemis range won best British brand and of course Clarins Beauty Flash Balm won best iconic product. Mark Jacobs Lola won best fragrance Prestige.
Lisa Alward
For men, my client QVC TV presenter Lisa Alward stunned everyone with her style and beauty as she collected the award for A’Kin Calming After Shave Balm! Check out the CEW special QVC programme on Monday 8-10pm or Boots. Com/beautyawards to snap up all these amazing must haves.
Rue Du Mail
Ever wondered how designer clothes get to you? Here is a tour of top fashion house Rue Du Mail.
Rue Du Mail
Behind every show is a team of top makeup artists and hair stylists.
Hanne Gaby Odile
Supermodel Hanne Gaby Odile at Rue Du Mail.
Candice Lake at Rue Du Mail
Uber stylish Candice Lake the Marketing Director of Rue Du Mail.
Rue Du Mail SS 2010
Then the runway show Spring Summer 2010.
Finally all the team and Martine Sitbon sit down and eat together……
Martine Sitbon
Then the clothes arrive in the shops
Rue Du Mail Paris
This is the amazing Paris showroom. Also just arrived at Harvey Nichols London. I saw them this week! So thrilling go to the shows see the clothes and then see them in the shops!
We all love designer clothing and accessories, but most of us wish that the steep designer prices were lower. So what is a fashionista to do? Shop sample sales of course! Sample sales typically are a means for retail businesses to discard extra merchandise from their showrooms. The clothing was usually worn on the catwalk and on photo shoots. Sample sales are a great way to get near to perfect clothing and accessories at a fraction of the retail price.
How To Find Sample Sales
In Print
Many local newspapers and magazines list sample sales. New York Magazine and Time Out NY are two titles that are known for their heavy coverage of sample sales. Fashion trade publications also list upcoming and current sample sales.
Email
Sign up for designers’ newsletters on their websites and rest assured when they have a sample sale they will send you an email dishing out all the details of the sale.
Online
Sample sales are difficult to come by, but with the power of the Internet finding sample sales is a cinch. My favourite website for sample sale hunting is samplesaleforum.com a cool new site that lets members list up-to-the-minute sample sales and connect with fashionistas nationwide.
What To Look For At Sample Sales
It’s easy to get excited at a sample sale and purchase everything you see. Keep these tips in mind:
-Make sure it fits your body now.
-Check that all seams, hems, buttons and zippers are intact.
-Only buy an item if you are absolutely in love with it, if you only wear the item once then it’s not really a deal.
How To Survive At A Sample Sale
Sample sales somehow bring out the bad in some, remember the sample sale scene from Confessions of A Shopaholic? Some things to keep in mind when shopping sample sales:
-Arrive early. At least a half hour before the sale starts.
-Bring cash. This way you won’t over spend and regret it, seeing as most sample sales are final sale.
-Dress lightly. There are rarely dressing rooms at sample sales so be smart and wear minimal clothing and easy to take off shoes to try on things easily.
Sample sales are a great way to cultivate a closet full of designer clothing for a steal. Happy shopping and good luck fashionistas!
Millissa Mathai is Editor In Chief at www.HauteMimi.com NYC International Premier Fashion magazine www.twitter.com/hautemimi
Swiss Nature Anti-Ageing Sun Care
I like the idea of using 100% natural ingredients from the Alps less chemicals in my view in skin care the better. I also like the anti-oxidant features of the Edelweiss which will help the skin to repair itself after sun exposure.
Using hand picked Edelweiss Edelweiss extract’s moisture retention, powerful anti-oxidant and UV absorbing properties, along with its anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial qualities, have made it a sought-after ingredient in superior skin care products. Edelweiss’s anti-oxidant powers are 35% greater than those of than vitamin C (ascorbic acid), the most commonly used anti-oxidant in skin care products. Extract of Edelweiss can be found in all Swiss Nature products.
The unique blend of vitamins with antioxidant properties in Swiss Nature Anti-Ageing Sun Care helps skin renewal while filtering UV-A and UV-B rays to help protect from sunburn. In addition, coconut and monoi oils help moisturise and nourish, while hazelnut extract boosts and prolongs your tan and vitamin A regenerates your skin.
Swiss Nature Repairing & Firming Aftersun Care
A combination of Edelweiss’s antioxidant and soothing properties with an active shiitake firming ingredient and milk proteins to nourish, moisturise, tone and soothe your skin. Vitamins B5, C and E repair and revitalise, while hazelnut prolongs your tan. Ideal for soothing your skin after sun bathing.
Swiss Logical Active Spa Ocean Gifts Purifying Gel
Mmmm these smell and feel fabulous on your skin, luxurious, fragrant a spa in your own boudoir! Swisso Logical Active Spa Ocean Gifts range incorporates plant and plankton extracts to offer a unique combination of trace elements and biological active substances to restore and refresh your skin.
This Spa Ocean Gifts Purifying Gel is a refreshing and cooling gel with antioxidant and regenerating effects to remove make-up and impurities. It contains coral seaweed to soothe, moisturise and revitalise the skin and is suitable for all skin types. My tricky skin prone to redness loved it!
Swisso Logical Active Spa Ocean Gifts Dry Body Oil
Swisso Logical Active Spa Ocean Gifts Dry Body Oil is instantly absorbed to moisturise, nourish and repair even the driest skin. Algae extract increases ceramide synthesis to leave the skin rejuvenated and revitalised. Vitamins C and E protect the skin from free radicals and soften the skin.
Time to get out the bronzers and the big sunglasses!… Summer is just around the corner, and there is no better time to be fabulous. This season swim and beachwear is all about glamour. The bolder the better, with luxurious and stunning collections from all corners of the Globe. So whether you’re a String Bikini Starlet or a Pucci Princess there is style out there to make everyone look sexy poolside this summer!
Rosa Cha SS2010
ROSA CHA
Pass the Mojito Please? Brazilian designer behind Rosa Cha, Amir Slama brings a way too cool approach to swimwear this season with soft pale denim one pieces and beautiful weaving among other eye catching miniature bikini sets…true Brazilian style! On trend head scarves and chunky bracelets add a perfect element of retro glam!
Rosa Cha SS2010
Maria Hoffman
Maria Hoffman
MARA HOFFMAN
Everyone knows American masters of beach chic reside in Miami. And showing at Miami Fashion Week was the gorgeous Mara Hoffman. First discovered by Patricia Field, Hoffman’s designs have influenced a strong celebrity following.
Maria Hoffman
Her latest collection of global inspired prints floated down the catwalk on cover-ups and exotic maxi dresses, while vibrant bikinis, and detailed one pieces featured rich beaded accents and figure flattering cuts. Channel your inner bohemian goddess and head down to Ocean Drive for a Cuba Libre!
Issa SS2010
ISSA
Master of the female body, London based ISSA has created swimwear that has every woman’s prayer answered with bold signature prints and heaven scent, figure conscious styles.
Naomi Campbell Issa SS2010
Super Diva Naomi makes her curves be known and looks absolutely beautiful in each look. If you are looking to turn heads on the beach for all the right reasons than look no further!
Tracy Kawalik is a London based Fashion Stylist who styles pop up shows at London Fashion Week.
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