Kendra Spears models for Damien Blottiere in this intriguing, futuristic beauty editorial. Vogue Paris, March 2013. Read more
beauty inspiration: g(o)od save the queen
Mask by Vittorio Ceccoli
For Spring Summer 2013, we are looking at different directions to channel our inner queens from around the world. Italian stylist Manuela Mezzetti along with Make-up artist Barbara Montanari have created different looks drawing on some of the directional beauty trends of the season from aqua hued blues, statement colors, bold primaries, pewter touches, along with sci-fi and tribal references in her editorial G(o)od Save The Queen. Meanwhile, hair colors are bold and solid with electric blue, pale platinum, and Elizabeth the First's striking red locks. Read more
trending: hairstyles of the moment
90's influence with short sidecut
Here are a few of snaps taken during the Paris Fashion Week. I think these ladies represent quite well what hairstyles are trending at the moment. Read more
get the look: the nape knot at roksanda ilincic aw13
Marc Trinder, Charles Worthington Art Team Director, came up with a super chic knot with a twist for Roksanda Ilincic at London Fashion Week fall winter 2013/14. The 1950's housewife inspired collection was met with a clean centre part while in the back, the tips of hair tried to escape the undone twist that brings an frazzled edge to her character. Read more
trending: beauty trends for spring 2013 – hair
Cyber-punky electric blue wig at Anna Sui spring summer 2013
The early 90's and late 60's are having a hair moment. While Vidal Sasson invented the sleek bob, the 90's re-invented it with choppy edges. Bangs are full in the 60's and side swept in the 90's. Balancing the two eras can give an air of relaxed, low-key cool to some the most iconic styles, the key is apply "bed head" even to the most polished of coiffes. Step into the trends sweeping hair for Spring 2013. Read more
trending: nails hit solid gold at superbowl
Backup Dancer with Gold Chevron Minx applied by Lisa Logan
The last place you would expect to find a beauty trend is at an American football game, but this is the Superbowl and we are talking about Beyoncé. Everyone know that the 'lipstick index' has been replaced with the 'nail index', but with so many colours out there it is hard to tell which is one is nailing it at the moment. Celebrity nail stylist Lisa Logan created the nail styles for Beyoncé and her backup dancers at the Superbowl halftime extravaganza. Read more
trending: beauty trends for spring 2013 – eyes
backstage beauty: serkan cura couture ss13
Haute Couture is an exclusive world with an audience made up of private clients and stylists rather than press. We went backstage at the Serkan Cura Couture show in Paris, to see the beauty looks that accompany such exquisite pieces making a feast for the eyes. Read more
trending: fishtail textured plaits
trending: bright whites on nails
Backstage at Karen Walker in New York ss13, nails by CND in ‘Studio White’
We've seen several strong color statements on nails, but nothing looks as fresh as white which can be bold, modern, sleek, and minimalistic. While bone, peach, and creamy grays make great neutral colors , it doesn't quite make the bold statement like a clinical white. As texture also takes center stage, you can keep it clean against a a white base coat. For a perfectly opaque look make sure to use at least three smooth coats. So ditch your French manicures, but keep the white as a season staple and just like the TipEx in your office drawer. Read more
