New Year's Eve Party Look inspired by YSL in Vogue

Isn't this picture gorgeous? It's for the Rouge Pur Couture Lipstick by YSL and flicking through this month's Vogue, it was this ad that caught my eye. I've used it as inspiration for my latest vid which you can see here but think I'll also be checking out the YSL counter tomorrow and see if I can get my hands on some sexy red lips!

The Faces of Fashion: VOGUE MODEL

I am one lucky, lucky gal. Today I received a copy of the new book by Creative Director Robin Derrick and former Picture Editor Robin Muir, cataloging the best of the best of Vogue models throughout the decades (massive 'hearts' to Lisa Eldridge!)

I'm not going to put up loads of pics as I don't want to ruin it for anyone who plans to buy one, but here's the tiniest of a sneak peek!

Book is out on the 7th October, £45

Givenchy Spring/Summer 2010

Sorry for the lack of blogs the past few days; Neil and I are selling our flat and viewings have been through the roof - I've not been allowed my MU out incase I spill pigments on our cream carpets. Anyway no viewings tomorrow, so I was allowed a quick shot this evening.

I've tried to recreate the look on the Givenchy Paris FW Spring/Summer runway - quite a bold look for the summer! Quite mean looking really! But lovely nonetheless. You can see the genuine article by clicking on the link below.

Products used: Bobbi Brown foundation stick, Chanel loose powder, Blue MAC pigment, Bad Gal Lash Mascara and an old red lippie with no name :(

See the Vogue article Here

Nails Nails Nails...

So, this is my 3rd attempt at this post! I put one up this morning and then deleted the post by accident, then I deleted my entire blog which is why you are now looking at this one with posts missing! Grrrrrr good thing I don't have any exams in the next day or so... ahem.

Right, when I posted the 'brights' look yesterday it had an explanation behind it, which was that when I was reading Feb's issue of Vogue, it had an article stating that 'Make Up is Back'. I was unaware that it had ever gone anywhere, maybe I've been out of touch and have been unfashionably parading around in eyeliners and lipglosses. However, I figured I would celebrate the return of face painting by doing something fun; the result was the pics you can see below. Do you like the pink feathers in my hair? They kept making me sneeze.

Whilst I was preparing for yesterday's bright look (which was done using a Sleek palette - you need to check these out!), I came across a few mentions of Illamasqua's new Pastels Polish range that will be launched at the end of Feb. Not willing to wait to try it out and unlikely Illamasqua are going to be sending me them anytime soon, I thought I'd give the yellow a go. I decided I wasn't going to spend more than £5 on something I was positive I would hate and I picked up Collection 2000's Hot Looks polish in 'Sherbet Lemons' for £1.94 in Asda (the price reflects the fact that it took 2 very generous coats to get an even finish - but it did dry very quickly!).

I have been pleasantly surprised! For someone who normally wears Rouge Noir, it feels a bit 'Runway Sports Wear', but actually it has cheered me up no end in this miserable scottish weather! So, my recommendation is a 'thumbs up'!!