Cheryl Cole

PRODUCTS USED:
Oilatum Natural Repair face cream
Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua
MAC Teddy eye kohl
MAC Reflects Antique Gold Pigment
AVON supershock liner
MUFE Smokey lash mascara
MAC Omega e/s
Chanel Soleil tan de Chanel
Elizabeth Arden creme blush in Nectar
Chanel Loose powder
MAC Sublime Culture
Barry M gloss in 4

Madonna - Rain

There are so many brilliant Madonna looks to choose from but the first one that I have chosen to try to recreate is the look from 'Rain'. What interests me about this look is the mix of 1930s and 1990s influences. The eyebrows are high and rounded and the blending through the socket is really defined.
Madonna has very high brows and in all honestly I cannot be sure that her brows we blocked out but I needed to block mine to create space for the higher socket, I hope that it is interesting to anyone studying make-up.
The glue used is available from Guru

1930s image for brow reference

The Mirror

Today, Nic and I have been announced as columnists for The Mirror newspaper. We are over the moon with this opportunity and have to thank all of you guys who have watched our videos, read our blog and generally supported us over the last 2 years. Thank you. x

You can read the article here or it is on page 48 & 49 of the The Mirror newspaper.

Keira Knightley

Blog of the week - Photoshop disasters

We love the Photoshop disasters blog. I have picked just a few personal highlights. As truly beautiful as the models are the photoshopping is awful and sometimes just incredibly weird. Try posing your arm similar to the last shot.... it's impossible!

LMS Spotlights update

Julie from SayItToMyFaceMakeup has sent us this update on how she is finding the LMS Spotlights system 3 weeks on.

Jean Pierre Braganza A/W 2011/12

One of my favourite looks from London Fashion Week was the elevated coral cat eye at Jean Pierre Braganza. The look was created by Terry Barber for M.A.C Cosmetics.

PRODUCTS USED:
MAC Fix +
MAC StudioTech
Real Techniques Stippling brush
Laura Mercier brow definer in Warm
MAC Virgin Isle CCB
Real Techniques Buffing brush
MAC Electric Coral pigment
Real Techniques Contour brush
MAC 217 Brush
MAC True Red Blusher
MAC Carbon e/s
MAC 266 brush
Louise Young LY24 eyeliner brush
Clinique Brush-on liner
MAC Lashes
MAC Dazzlelash
MAC NW15 Loose powder
MAC Cherry/Vino pencils
Bourjois 3D Effet Clear gloss

Jennifer Lopez - On the floor

PRODUCTS USED:
Oilatum Natural Face Repair Cream
MUFE High Def Foundation http://www.gurumakeupemporium.com
MAC eyeshadows - Patina, Satin Taupe, Nylon, Carbon, Handwritten
AVON SuperShock Gel liner
MAC Pro Pale Yellow Pencil
MAC Dazzlelash Mascara
Bourjois Bronzer 52
ILLAMASQUA Rumour Blush
MUFE Highlighter
Laura Mercier Loose Powder
MAC Sublime Culture Lip Pencil
MAC Stone Lip Pencil
Jemma Kidd Lipstick in Bridgetown
MAC Wildly Lush Plushglass

Blog of the week - Backyard Bill

This a new feature for us. I was introduced to this awesome blog by a very good friend of mine who has been featured on it (Luke Langsdale) and I really wanted to share it with you. This blog reminds me to be individual and not to worry to much about what other people do/say/wear, for it is the individuality that I find the most interesting in people.


The blog is www.backyardbill.com 

London born Professional photographer and model William Gentle started his blog 3 years ago. He says, "I've been living in New York for 3 years and it's coming up 3 years since I started Backyard Bill, 
it's called Backyard Bill because I started shooting my friends in my back garden and the blog soon grew out of that.
Basically, I document people I find stylish, people on the street, working in a cafe or bar anyone who's looks inspire me."

See Williams other work here

Zac Posen - AW 2011/12

PRODUCTS USED:
Sleek Make-Up Foundation
MAC Smoulder Kohl
Chanel Sublime de Chanel Mascara
Laura Mercier Eyebrow creme in Warm
Bourjois Sparkling eyeliner
NARS Bateau Ivre eyeshadow
Bobbi Brown Colour correctors
MAC Lipstick in Fresh Brew and Hue

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