Backstage Beauty:

Have a look at the beauty trends taken from Fall RTW 2011 Fashion Week and what the professionals have to say about it.

Chloe:
"FRECKLES! A smattering of freckles, “where the sun would hit”, by Charlotte Tilbury at Chloé. Tilbury used MAC lip pencils in Cork andStone to dot them on one by one. She referenced Anita Pallenberg and music festivals, and the girls did have that free-spirited, slightly rock-chick look, especially with their cakey, jet black top-and-bottom lashes. Cloggy lashes: definitely a trend…will you toss away your eyelash combs?"

Proenza Schouler:

Diane Kendal (MAC): "The boys were influenced by the American West—sun, sand, Indian fabrics—and they wanted to keep that influence in the face. So we’re doing really warm skin tones, very blended, with eyebrows brushed out and slightly feathered. The eye is a taupe-y stone, blended out—I actually used a lip pencil, in Stone—and lips are toned down. This kind of bold, strong, ‘no makeup’ makeup look has definitely been a trend so far this season."

Marc Jacobs:
Francois Nars (NARS): "We’re doing 1970’s glam updated to a more modern version, but still taking all the codes from the 70’s, like no eyebrows, greasy, very lacquered eyes, with a twist of making it look a little more ‘today’/2010 by doing transparency in the skin—a little glow—and very matte lips."

Thanks Into the Gloss for the pics and info.

Behind the scenes:

I'm a sucker for behind the scenes shots of anyone in the fashion world. These are some of my fave ever. Tommy Ton took them of Proenza Schouler before their last show.

Proenza Schouler Presents "Act da Fool" by Harmony Korine

Face furniture

Despite the severe lack of sunshine this alleged 'summer' we still need to keep our peepers protected and decorated in the latest whats what. Go fourth one and all and buy round sunglasses and if anyone asks pretend you heard it here first.

I thought it was weird at first and felt a little unsexy rocking the same look as the creepiest couple of the century John Lennon and Yoko Ono but then as usual the Olsen twins got there and I now feel a little less meek about walking around in previously thought to be very, very daggy small round frames.

If you cant afford Chanel half tones, then you probably also can't afford the extortionate but divine Proenza Schouler specs so shoot for Karen Walker or even Anon. These all do the do with top marks.

If i still have not convinced you to make the switch from over sized Double Bay Mum style specs (probably Ralph Lauren or Oroton.) to the new round take note from this style setter below. Despite her age she is clearly on the beat and rocking this season's shades with style and grace. Although, I am positive she doesn't really realise.

Who is this style guru,this fashionista, this overtly glamourous scene queen you ask? No its not Rachel Zoe but the mother of the perpetually cool Terry Richardson.

Take it or leave it.

Summer Lovin

There is nothing like the start of summer. Despite our frequent and sporadic down pours however I have still gotten into the summer mood and am loving Proenza Schouler flouro technicolour surfer chic. Pardon moi you say? Russh recently coined the term Tropical grunge. Gals, you hit the nail right on the head...as usual.  RESPECT.

You are a female Bodhi from Point Break. Sexy surfer bad ass!
Anywho, let's get down to it. What you need is; sexy unkempt hair, candy pink or acid coral lips, black eyeliner and in my opinion a too sexy for words men's fragrance. I personally like the latest David Beckham cologne but one man;s scent is another man's windex so you decide.

Fashion wise its simple: baggy singlets cut low under the arm to reveal bright coloured bras. Denim short shorts (Note: make its short short shorts) and old school converse with no socks. If you wear socks your friends will call you Milhouse behind your back. Not cool.
Work a Hawaiian vibe in too if possible. No, not a franjipani in your hair you dork, a shirt! Or an old tourist singlet. Keep it cool, I have been wearing a Fijian bitter singlet. It does the trick. 


Keep your swimwear sporty. Lisa Marie Fernandez is superbo.  Sunglasses should be round a slightly retro. Anon make awesome John Lennon round shades or even the Karen Walker range this summer is hot too. 

Enjoy an epic side part amped up at night with some serious hair spray. 

If your cold wear a hoodie underneath a denim jacket. I'm also really into denim sleeveless biker vests. Keep all denim faded and as pale as possible. 

Surfs up kids get into it!

 

Ps i wrote actually wrote this at the beginning of summer but it got lost in translation. There's still plenty of warm weather left to get involved though. Go!