Tag: S/S ’12
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Style Round-Up From MBFWA ’12: Get a Jump Start on Spring/Summer Trends
Tue, 12 June 2012 4:47PM
Both my faux fur gilet and (tightly belted) trench coat and I have become one these past few weeks. You almost can’t find me within all my layers, and with good reason, since here in NSW we’re experiencing some of the coldest, drenched June weather in history. Without sounding too dramatic, the only shining beacon… more
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Paris Fashion Week S/S ’12: Dries Van Noten’s uncomplicated, slightly ‘bendy’ ponytails and minimal makeup
Thu, 29 September 2011 11:21AM
THE SHOW: Dries Van Noten. THE BEAUTY THEME: Hair and makeup that in no way competed with the graphic-heavy clothes. THE HAIR: Deep side-parted ponytail secured low at the nape of the neck. Sleek, smooth, shiny finish. A slight curl through the lengths to create a ‘bend’ in the ponytail. A concealed hair tie. Simple and uncomplicated,… more
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Paris Fashion Week S/S ’12: Fatima Lopes and her oh-so-pretty matching bright nails and lips
Wed, 28 September 2011 12:44PM
THE PARIS FASHION WEEK S/S ’12 SHOW: Fatima Lopes THE MAKEUP: Luminous skin. A mix of super-glossy bold, colourful pouts in hues of tangerine, watermelon and peach. Groomed brows. Brightly coloured nails. Bare lashes and lids. THE HIDDEN GEM IN THIS MAKEUP LOOK: The matching nail and lip colours. THE SNAPSIES: THE VERDICT: This matching nail and lip colour… more
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The lip products models just can’t live without
Wed, 28 September 2011 9:03AM
When I was scooting around backstage at New York Fashion Week I took it upon myself to quiz models on their favourite beauty products. The reoccurring theme? ‘Lip stuff’. Be it balm, gloss, tint, lipstick… I tracked down the lip products all the cool kids are using. The good news? You can too. Here’s the round-up,… more
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Milan Fashion Week S/S ’12: Fendi, Jil Sander and Dolce & Gabbana embrace clean, modern skin
Mon, 26 September 2011 12:27PM
Crisp, clear, modern skin never dates. It’s a classic. Why? Well, it looks good on everyone, you see, as it’s natural. It’s not loud, or over the top, yet still manages to command attention for its understated awesomeness. Fendi, Jil Sander and Dolce & Gabbana are clearly all over this, Primps, because their S/S ’12 beauty… more
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London Fashion Week S/S ’12: Giles loves a red wine lip stain and bare eyes
Fri, 23 September 2011 11:59AM
THE OFFICIAL TREND OF THE S/S ’12 SEASON: A pop of colour on the lips paired with bare eyes. I do not lie, Primps. This is definitely the trend. I’ve seen it at New York, and I’ve seen it at London. Sure, it may not pop up at Milan or Paris Fashion Week, but my guess… more
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London Fashion Week S/S ’12: Backstage with Nicole Farhi’s coral pouts and gleaming skin
Thu, 22 September 2011 12:25PM
Brace yourselves, Primps, for you are about to witness possibly the most beautiful spring makeup you’ve ever laid your peepers on – Nicole Farhi’s London Fashion Week S/S ’12 look. Yes, that’s a big call, and yes, you may be thinking, “As if, Cherie! You’re bananas”, but when you combine gleaming, luminous skin with subtly chiselled… more
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London Fashion Week S/S ’12: Front row at Temperly London: Is Pippa Middleton’s eye liner flattering?
Wed, 21 September 2011 4:05PM
Pippa Middleton, owner of the world’s best rear end (apparently), has always held a soft spot in her almost-royal heart for black eye liner. (So does her pretty princess sister, Kate Middleton, but I’m not here to talk about her today.) Having said this, you can guess what kind of makeup Pippa was seen sporting when… more
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Everything You Need to Know About Peach Creme Blush
Wed, 21 September 2011 9:04AM
It’s the standout beauty product of the S/S ’12 shows, and to be honest, it was the standout beauty product of the A/W ’11 shows, too. Of course, Primpers, I’m talking about delicious peachy/apricot shades of creme blush that gives your skin a gorgeous glowy finish that’s natural, slightly Seventies (or even Sixties) and absolutely… more
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New York Fashion Week S/S ’12: Badgley Mischka’s softly textured – yet wild – updos and winged eye shadow
Mon, 19 September 2011 9:00AM
THE SHOW: Badgley Mischka. THE HAIR: Traditional French roll at the back; softly textured and beehive-esque at the front. Slightly wavy finish. Lots of height. Lots of volume. Wispy, frizzy finish. THE MAKEUP: Shimmery greeny grey winged eye shadow. No mascara. Soft coral/pink lips. Luminous skin. Bold, filled-in brows. THE SNAPSIES: THE VERDICT: There’s something special about an updo… more
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