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Revlon Tweed Nail Enamel

Left to right : Uptown, Tweed Mini , Woven Clutch

2 coats of Woven Clutch

 

 

Very enlarged uptown [2 coats ]

I am quite a big fan of anything glittery , so decided to give the Revlon Tweed Nail Enamel collection a go . Although i rarely seem to use glittery nails on shoots, they are fun to wear especially when you change your nails as often as i do !

So, the Tweed varnishes have tiny glittery sticks  suspended in a clear base so they can be worn alone or over another nail varnish colour .  There are 3 beautiful shades : Woven Clutch a bronze/gold , Tweed Mini  [ mini sticks ] in blue , and Uptown with purple/pink tones .

I find the best way to wear is a coat of ridge filling base coat , then build up a couple of coats of your chosen Tweed , then i like a couple of coats of clear Top coat for extra shine !

RRP is approxomately £6.50 so they are a bargain !

SISLEY EAU TROPICAL PERFUME LAUNCH AT SKETCH

Tropical flowers, sweet treats and Eau Tropical Perfume

Neon art at Sketch in Conduit St .

Beautiful illustrations by Christina Radzvill

Last week i went to the beautiful Sketch Bar for the launch of Sisley's new fragrance.
If you are looking for a new scent for summer look no further as Eau Tropical is inspired by the scent and atmosphere of a tropical forest after a rainstorm .

Eau Tropical is of the floral genre and has notes of bergamot , ginger flowers , hibiscus , Frangipani , and passion fruit . After this freshness, the base is a mix of cedar and patchouli giving a musky feel.

I think the fragrance is perfect for day or evening , especially perfect for a tropical holiday evening .....

HOW TO DO RED LIPS !

Left : Revlon Fire and Ice Super Lustrous lipstick on lovely model Gara Noel at Models One. Right : Applying Revlon Cherry Blossom to gorgeous  Ella Catliff .

If you live in fear fear of wearing red lipstick stop now !  Depending on the shade and finish there will always be one perfect for you !

In order to choose a SHADE take a look at your skin tone/colour :
Pale porcelain : Try a blue/pink toned red to make your skin tone warmer.
Olive skin : Try a lovely raspberry/berry  red  with your warm skin tone or an orange based red.
Black skin : Can look wonderful with rich dark plum shades.
No rules are ever set in stone though as hair colour , outfit and your mood are important ! Just experiment !

APPLICATION:
*Start with with well moisturized but dry lips, exfoliate if needed as strong lipstick will accentuate faults!
*For maximum longevity start with a thin layer of concealer or lipbase.
*Line with a lipliner that matches your lipstick to prevent feathering .
*Apply lipstick with a lipbrush tracing the shape of your lips carefully evening out uneven lips.
*Blot and repeat if you want your lipstick to last .
* Add lipgloss if required!

TEXTURE is often more important !
*Try a stain effect rubbed in to lips with your fingers for a more subtle but modern look without the need for perfect edges.
*Sheer balm-like textures are good for a fresh young look.
*Matt lipstick is great for a sophisticated look and will last the longest .

RANDOM TIPS!
*Pull your index finger through your lips to prevent lipstick on your teeth .
*Pair a bold red lip with a nude eye for a modern look.

RESULTIME REGENERATING COLLAGEN GEL

Apply Resultime all over face before moisturizer

So i've now been using the Resultime Collagen Gel for about 6 weeks now so its about i talked about the results! To begin with its such a gorgeous product to use as the colour is a really pretty pink , and it smells so fresh. I use it after toning my face, and before moisturizer. It sinks in really quickly so you don't have to wait too long before applying moisturiser. My skin is definitely more hydrated , and and the surface is smoother. It is a godsend on shoots when i am working with a model with parched and jet - lagged skin! Its also wonderful to use in a thick layer all over the skin when a shot of hydration is required , particularly after sun exposure.

I am still barely halfway through the jar as a little goes a long way !

[RRP approx £47.00 ]

LORD&BERRY MAKE-UP FOR EYES AND LIPS

From left to right : Vogue #7605 semi matte lipstick , Luminizer #1152 , Lilac lipstick #7414 , Shining Lipstick #7273 , Sketch eye shadow pencil #0301 , Shining Lipstick 7264

I had the chance to try out the Lord&Berry Make-up  range from Milan  today at Pure Pr , its a lovely range that specializes mostly  in colours for eyes and lips .

          There are some especially good nude lipshades and the Shining lipstick pencils are a gorgeous
          quick and easy way to apply lipstick ! I also loved the highlighting "luminizer " in Moon          which is the perfect way to highlight eyes and cheekbones. There is also a great range of eye pencils , i love "Sketch" , a thick khol , perfect for a smudgy,smoky eye. All in all a great and Good value range ! [ And just launched in Selfridges :] !  ]

Alexander Mcqueen Pre -Fall Menswear 2014 Lookbook.

 Here are a few images from the shoot i did for the Alexander Mcqueen Pre-Fall 2014 Lookbook.
Hair and Make-up  Carol Morley
Photography : Timor Celikdag
Set Design : Alun Davies

Make-up tutorial : Bip Ling's Make-up for Pretty Ballerinas shoot .

We shot Bip Ling for the Summer Collection of Pretty Ballerinas shoes in and around the city of London. I wanted to give her a very young and fresh look so this is how i did it and the products i used .

* Firstly i primed Bip's skin with a little moisurizer , i used CHANEL SUBLINAGE and blotted away any excess with a tissue .
*Bip has really good skin so i needed just a little foundation applied with REVLON foundation brush.I used NARS SHEER GLOW FOUNDATION in Stroboli.
*I used a little shimmery eyeshadow on Bip's eyelids in BOBBI BROWN CHAMPAGNE QUARTZ .
*Next i used black mascara by CODE BEAUTIFUL for lovely separated lashes.
*To give a golden shimmer to Bip's eyes and cheek bones i applied NARS LAGUNA bronzing stick and a little GIORGIO ARMANI BLUSHING FABRIC to she cheeks.
*To finish i used CLINIQUE CHUBBY STICK in PUDGY PEONY and BENEFIT DANDELION lipgloss with a SHU UEMURA lipbrush.

A very simple make-up look !

Thanks Rupert Peace photographer and Goodley PR.

Independent Saturday Magazine Cover Story

We shot this cover story with 3 amazing dancers Ivan Putrov , Edward Watson, and Vadim Muntagirov at Sadlers Wells theatre for a fashion spread for the Independent Saturday Magazine.

Photographer : Brian Daly
Stylist : Lee Holmews
Hair and Make-up : Carol Morley using Kiels products .

Kit Magazine

 New Shoot for Kit Magazine .
Photographer : Emma Pilkington
Stylist : Jade Neale
Make-up and hair : Carol Morley
Model : Kit at Models One

Phoenix Magazine ''Arbour Ardour ''

New Shoot for Phoenix Magazine .
Photographer : Cecile Harris
Stylist : Rachel Gold
Hair : John Mullan
Make-up : Carol Morley