Colour Teory for Makeup

A question I get asked a lot is ‘how do I pick a lipstick to match my eyeshadow?’ or ‘what blush will work with x lipstick?’. I think it’s fair to say that most of us are taking a stab in the dark when it comes to matching our makeup and we seem to struggle to know what colours will work on us. There are no rules in makeup and I’m always hesitant to say ridiculous things like ‘people with blue eyes shouldn’t wear blue eyeshadow’ because you should wear what makes you happy, end of story.

However, there are ‘guidlines’ you can follow if maybe you’re new to makeup and really don’t know where to start, or on days when you don’t want to really think about your colour choices but still want everything to look harmonious on your face – so me everyday.

First off I’ll need to explain a bit of jargon so you can understand what I’m talking about.

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Best Fabrics

Women

Light fabrics that do not cling to the body are best.  Materials like linen, chiffon, organza, and even cotton blends or lace are light but can still look luxurious. There is nothing worse than sweat marks on the back and front of a gown.

Most popular wedding dress colors for 2015

We’ve already covered wedding dress etiquette for people attending the wedding, but what about the most important dress in the room? Although a good 80% of American brides stick to the traditional white (or shades thereof), a slew of celebrity hitches featuring colored wedding dresses – as well as a big push from gown designers – has given the remaining 20% the courage to experiment.

Fashion rules you should break

There are certain rules in fashion that should never, everbe broken. Wearing leggings as pants is one of them.

But as the old adage goes, some rule are meant to be broken, and many more can at least be bent a little. Whenever someone says “that doesn’t look good on you,” what they’re really saying is “that wouldn’t look good on me, and I’m gonna project my annoyance.” With this in mind, let’s take a look at the most popular no-nos every woman gets drilled into her from an early age that are well worth ignoring…

Best things to do with your old clothes

Even if it’s only to create space in your closet for lovely new clothes, there comes a time in which we all need to dispose of clothes that have seen their day. But how best to get rid of old clothes in a way that reduces impact on the environment and possibly helps others out? Here are a few of the very best ways to recycle old clothes, along with some tips and things to consider:

10 Golden tricks for a great skin

Beautiful, healthy skin requires daily care.  If you follow the golden rules after your daily shower, on holiday, during the cold winter months... your skin will be softer, suppler and radiantly beautiful!

Spring Haircare for Men

When the weather gets warmer, many of us are more active and have less and less time to spend managing our hair.  To help streamline your routine, I offer these five tips on spring hair care.