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Urban Decay Electric Palette

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Urban Decay have now added the Electric Palette to their collection of famous eye shadow palettes, and I have got my hands on one. I can never fault an Urban Decay palette and having many of them myself they are really great tools to work with. The intense pigments and the variety of colours, those who have invested in Urban Decay palettes will know what I mean. I truly love the electric palette, it is a burst of colour from Gonzo to Freak, a mixture of Chaos and Slowburn and the splash of Savage. These shades are WOW!

 

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After getting the chance to play with the Electric palette and trying different looks by using just the colours in the palette itself as well as getting out my Urban Decay Naked palette as a partner in crime, I have fell in love with the electric palette. The pigment is bright and intense, a real trademark of Urban Decay. I can’t even pick a favourite out the colours, as they are all so different. You may find yourself having to dig your brush in other eye shadow palette to bring out the colour of the shade but with this palette a little dab is all you need for the soft subtle looks as well as the bright daring ones.

 

What I love most about this palette is how it can complete any look by adding a dash of colour. We’ve all had those moments when we are all done up and just staring at ourselves in the mirror thinking something is missing, my face looks plain and you can’t just figure out why. Just add a touch of Electric.

 

Electric can be used not only for eye shadow, but can you it for eye lines with its double ended brush, and if your really feeling creative you can create those theatrical looks as you can use these pigments all over your face and body, don’t just limit it to your eyes! You may be worried about the strong pigments staining but they are easily washed off. I really cannot fault Electric!!

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Is the Electric palette a winner for you?

How To Choose Jewellery Colours For Your Skin Tone | Weddings

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buying the right jewellery for your skin toneEach person has their own individual and very unique colour palette and this consists of skin tone, hair colour, eye colour and even the time of year. But selecting that sought-after fabulous piece of jewellery can be overwhelming with such a vast range available. Whether you’re looking for a wedding gift, or want to rework a piece of jewellery you already have, here’s a guide to help:

 

Identify your skin tone using your wrist. Look at the inside of your wrist to see if your skin tone is cool or warm. Cool skin tones are identifiable by bluish coloured veins, their eye colour is most likely to be blue or brown.

 

Warm skin tones are identifiable by greenish coloured veins., hair colour having a red or auburn, strawberry tones.

 

How do you choose between gold and silver for your skin tone?

There is no steadfast rule on this; you really need to try both against your skin to test. What can make a difference is the finish on your jewellery – polished, satin, textured, oxidised (blackened silver).

 

A yellow gold ring with a polished finish might not suit you, but then the same ring with a satin finish might look amazing. So remember if you have a piece of jewellery already which you now are unsure of – it might just be the finish. Bentley & Co often change simple things like this for customers which can make a dramatic change for the better.

 

Can you wear a mix of colours together?

Yes you can definitely wear silver, and yellow gold jewellery together. If you are wearing pieces closely together then a satin finish to the gold can give it a wonderful look.

 

Can you add coloured stones and what colours suit people?

Skin tones are diverse and unique to each person; even family members who will have similar skin tones, might not suit the same stone colours. Here’s a rough guide to help:

 

Reds tend to suit autumn and winter tones more than spring and summer tones, but that doesn’t mean that the paler skin tones cannot wear red at all. It’s all down to the tone of red. Try testing a few shades of red against your skin to see if it’s right for you. You will know the moment you put it against your skin; a wrong shade will clash immediately and the right one will look like you were born to wear it.

 

Winter/deep tones

Winters should wear colours that are sharp, stark and clear. Deep blue sapphires, Ruby and Garnets in red and cerise pinks all go well with winter complexions. For lighter colours, wear icy tones rather than pastels e.g. White pearls, opals, diamonds, Emeralds, blue-green tourmalines and turquoise.

 

Summer/cool types look good in pale amethysts and pale blue topaz and should choose pastels and soft neutrals. Pale amethists, rose pink spinels, soft blue tourmalines, and Lemon beryl.

 

Warm tones suit golden undertones.

People with autumn or warm skin tones should select colours with golden undertones, Smokey quartz, amber, fire opal, warm yellow citrine.

 

Spring tones look best in wear warm orange-based colours like Scarlet red Ruby, garnet , fire opal, and coral. Lighter types should choose soft or pastel shades while clear types can wear more contrasting colours.

 

The First Ever Toxin Free Nail Polishes.

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I am a huge fan of anything that doesn’t have toxins in and is environmentally friendly. I had eczema and asthma as a child. It made me very aware of ingredients and conscious of what I put on my skin, or nails for that matter. Which is why I think the following is a brilliant idea. Why did no-one do this before?

Safe Nails Launches ‘Snails’: First Ever Toxin Free, Water Based, Water Removable Polishes.

Safe Nails ‘Snails’ ‘Simply the Safest’ range of water-based, hypoallergenic child-friendly polishes in the market make international debut at Professional Beauty 2012 Trade Show

Safe & Beautiful Ltd, founded by entrepreneur and mother of two Jeanette Sklivanou, has announced the launch of Snails (Safe Nails), a range of nail polishes suitable for kids and expectant mothers. Hypoallergenic, water-based and solvent-free, Snails polishes are formulated from just three basic ingredients: water, acrylic polymer and non-toxic colourants. Snails polishes do not require any smelly harsh chemical removers – you simply wash with soap and water and the polish will come off without drying or damaging the nail bed.

Snails Collection Formally launching at Professional Beauty 2012, the UK’s largest beauty trade show, on the 4th and 5th March at London’s ExCel, stand Q69, Snails come in a range of 12 fashionable and vibrant colours and give a high gloss, salon quality finish. The products have a light, fresh natural fragrance that smells baby like. The Snails range also includes a topcoat called “breathe easy”. This optional top coat uses oxygen Technology which respects the natural physiology of the nail and adds protection against UV light.

Rated safest polish by the Environmental Working Group’s Skin Deep Cosmetic Database, Snails are free of artificial preservatives, solvents and the ‘toxic trio’ of DPB, toluene and formaldehyde; additives commonly found in many traditional polish formulations. Hypoallergenic and removable without the need for harsh solvent-based removers, Snails polishes provides a solution for parents everywhere who are concerned about the potential health implications of chemical based polishes and removers.

Commenting on the motivation for developing Snails, Jeanette Sklivanou said: “As a mother my biggest concern is protecting my children and I was shocked to discover the number of toxins present in many cosmetics. The debate around whether we allow children to grow up too quickly is often discussed in the media but the potential physical danger of close contact with the harsh chemicals used in many of these products is rarely mentioned. For me that is a big issue. I think children should be allowed to express themselves through age appropriate dress up and role play but we have a responsibility as parents to keep them safe.”

Snails has also launched a range for health and environmentally conscious women and which are safe for budding mums-to-be. Available in a range of 3 colours entitled Meditation, Relaxation and Yoga Nidra, the range provides all that is needed for a completely nontoxic manicure and pedicure. Like all the Snails range, the products have a light, fresh natural fragrance that smells baby like.

Snails is a truly pan European product. The range is manufactured in France, packaged in lead free Italian glass bottles and distributed by Jeanette’s company, Safe & Beautiful, which is based in Greece with operations in the UK. Snails meets all regulations set out by the EU protective laws for cosmetics.

Snails are currently available for purchase online at www.safe-nails.com Individual bottles are priced at €7 or £5.95 each, with gift sets starting at €9 or £7.60. International shipping is available. Safe & Beautiful is partnering with department stores, beauty salons and professionals and retailers in the UK and European markets and is actively seeking distributors in those markets to fulfil demand.

Following Professional Beauty 2012 at London’s ExCel, Jeanette will exhibit Snails at Beautyworld Middle East 2012, Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, Dubai, UAE, May 29-31.

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Sonia Rykiel – Uprooting 70's Glamour!

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Paris Fashion Week paid homage to one of the most sought after and vivacious lines in fashion. Sonia Rykiel is known for her carefree charm and chic ‘no mess’ attitude, and as one of la Mode’s most experienced and knowledgeable designers, her approach to fashion is quirky, independent and extremely fun.

This S/S Season is treading the roots of 70’s fashion glamour in a big way. Illustrations of bold palates are everywhere we go. Rykiel‘s collection voiced the welcoming of sophisticated 70’s runway glory, by capturing the effects of geometric, colour-refined fashion.

Inspiring designs and vivid colour were all in the range at her Paris catwalk show. Sharp designs, playful – embedding a chic, youthful vibe.

A mix of jersey prints and skinnies. An application of heavy cotton-layered trench cuts, cute slimline dresses, stripe-inspired georgettes, silks and satins on show, along with an array of  beautifully designed tassels – in company of outrageously divine accessories.

Top Hats, eccentrically, oversized mid way strap bows, block-colour tees and open-toe wedges. This was creative 70’s characterisation taken to the max.

Rykiel took to the skies with her illustration of handbags, clutches, casual totes and stunning bucket bags – mid length to long straps,  soft fold flaps, hip length falls, in luxurious leather. Colours were bright and striking – a multi array of tan, yellow, blue and black, finishing with the dainty decor of two tone tassels – in theme with the exuberance of tassels in her top hats collection.

Beautiful and chic. Definitely a bookmark for this season’s 70’s-inspired fashion trends.