Bobbi Brown Does Glasses ... Well

I can often been found hanging around a Bobbi Brown counter checking out the latest colours and buying my favourite foundation. When I heard there were glasses I wasn't sure whether it would work. I mean I love the makeup but could they get this right?

 

Well, I started looking into this a little bit more and discovered that the book "Everything Eyes" devotes a chapter to the spectacle wearer and this gave me a new perspective. A Makeup Artist understands face shapes and eye shape to be able to create the perfect look with shadow and concealer so why not use this for eye wear design.

 

Bobbi Brown is a renowned Makeup Artist who is recognised worldwide. she has been adapting makeup to the individual for years so what made her decide to start designing eye wear.

 

"Being a makeup artist, I’ve always been aware of how glasses can transform the face and want to take the mystery out of how to choose the right glasses", Bobbi Brown.

 

The first beauty expert to have her own signature line of eyewear, Bobbi Brown is able to teach women how to choose frames to enhance their natural beauty and complement their own style.

 

The website allows you to use their "style guide" to select the perfect frame for you.

By selecting your face shape and skin tone the site suggests the best style for you. It is an education that lets you know if you should be wearing wayfarer or cat eyes.

 

Styles like The Maureen, The Katie and The Bobbi give the spectacles an edgy vibe and the homepage doesn't swamp you with text but simple imagery showing the models wearing the frames. It becomes about the frames and not all about the text and the price. Simple is often best.

 

With over 36 styles to choose from you could sit for ages ... and I did! I love how Bobbi Brown has used different skin tones, hair colours and face shapes with regard to the models so you can see how the frames suit the individual.

 

Tips for choosing:

• A Neutral Frame will compliment the skin tone to create a bare look
• A Nude Colour Frame will brighten the face just like a blusher would
• A Contrasting Colour Frame will strengthen and heighten the face and lips
  
  
  

  
  

 

Prices range from £70 - £200 depending on style and you can see the full range on the Bobbi Brown site here but can also be purchased on glasses.com and shopstyle.co.uk. Make the trip to Liberty's, London and you can try the full range and buy there. Perfect!

 

 

Summer Hair

 

Summer is nearly upon us (we hope) and with that comes hair trends to ensure our khaki uniformed looks is utterly complimented.

 

I have been attending lots of amazing events over the past few months and have had my ears and eyes peeled for summer 2015 trends. Here is a sneak preview of what looks we can expect to see and what looks we should be wearing.
 

 

The Half Up and Half Down
A classic look that makes wearing our hair down slightly more interesting, please it means we can easily work with a more natural look. Put the straighteners down ladies as we are going au natural!

Scraping the hair back into a pony tail might be easy but we are fashionistas so lets lead the pack rather than follow.

My top tips:
1. Accessorise
Adding a few flowers or hair rings can make the look really interesting and can make sure you enhance your look

2. Work with height
Adding a little bit of dry shampoo to the root and working your fingers through can create some height to the look. It doesn't have to tight to your scalp and it doesn't have to be sleek

3. Use your fingers
You don't have to rely on brushes and combs as your fingers can work just as good. Those little pieces of hair that might look better pulled out probably will so pull them out. The section that would look better slightly messier well use your fingers to work up the hair as a backcombing effect



 

Braiding

I love braiding in hair and I think you can make it work for any hair type or face shape. From working at Toni&Guy I was a huge fan of the full halo braiding and it worked brilliantly with the bleach in my hair as it was a great textured look. However this summer braiding just got bigger and here are some of the best

The Fishtail Braid is a firm favourite with your longer haired ladies out there and is beautiful with maxi dresses for a lovely summer day style. I really recommend pulling the plait slightly apart so as to reduce any of the clean and sleek look. Working with dry shampoo over the top of the finished look can add texture too - just don't spray too close. Us shorter haired ladies are a bit limited to this look but with so many hair pieces out there you could try one of those. I recently tried the Lauren Pope Hair Rehab Fishtail Plait and was really impressed with how easy it is to apply. Click here for details





The Plait as an Accessory
So you are in a rush and you haven't got time to wash your hair but a ponytail just wont work for today - hello plait! Simply add a plait to one side or both and you have a simple but cute finished pony. Pull out the plait if you want or leave neat depending on the occasion



Better than that you can use several braiding techniques on one style. I love combining a small plait with a rope braid. Pulling one out with a small intricate braiding technique always gets me lots of compliments so don't be afraid to play around

The Braid Aftermath
Braiding creates a beautiful crimped look to any hair it is applied to so why not work with that for a different style. At festivals I often plait my hair one day and then work with the crimping the next to create a new look without washing. Perfect (but don't forget the dry shampoo!)



 

 

The Pony
Every summer the pony makes an appearance and you can make it suit you. Sleek pony's are fabulous with bold eye makeup and you can go messy with some finger styling

 

The Sleek Pony will require a little bit of practice with regard to products. There are so many out there and a lot of them depend on your personal taste and own hair texture. I really recommend Label M Texture Wax Stick with you can melt with a hairdryer (don't get too close to the stick). Melting it slightly down can mean you can rub it between your hands and apply to the hair. Use slight pressure to make sure that it hides any stray hairs and a little bit of hairspray will ensure it stays. Don't forget to consider the hair pony itself - would a plain band work best or maybe you could add some chains?


The Messy Pony is a little easier for natural styling but grabbing a wand or tongs can help once the pony is in place.


Hide the hair band by wrapping a piece of hair around the area and then securing with a Kirby grip. The remaining hair can be curled loosely with a wand or pair of tongs and set with some spray. My hair natural curls so I sometimes wet down with water spray and sea salt spray and then leave to naturally finish drying
 

A little bit of height can add to the look and works if you have a fringe of any kind. You can create full height by back combing from the root and if you need it dry shampoo can add to this.

Alternatively you could pull sections up once the hair is secured.




 

Now we just need sunshine! For more tips and advice follow my blog

 

LJ xxx

Top Picks from New Look

Okay so before I start let me be honest, I am a bit of a loyal buyer of all things Topshop and River Island. It has become a force of habit and my wardrobe is full of shoes I have paid an extra £20 for because they say Topshop on them. Worse than that I have blisters on my feet where I have adopted the rule "if its fashionable and looks god breathe through the pain". You know that feeling when you dread walking anywhere because your feet might bleed? Bit extreme but we have all been there

 

As many of you know I am in saving mode for my wedding this year so I have curbed my spending, however it does not mean I cant still look good but for less money. Hello New Look! I admit that I don't regularly find myself in the store unless I am buying heels so this is not a bias review but a simple congrats New Look you did good so here have my money

 

If you haven't had chance to have a look at what New Look have to offer then check out my Top Picks

 

Petite Blue Denim Pinafore Was £22.99 and Now £12.99 Click Here

 This is really cute and perfect for this time of year and the summer. You can wear this with a cute stripy top underneath for those not so warm evenings, or wear it on its own for summer days (they are coming I have been told). The dress is a really soft fabric so doesn't feel stiff and it would look great with tights or bare legs. Team with a tassel bag and you are bang on trend. I am only 5ft 4in and this is the perfect length on me. They do have a tall option should you need it, and because this is in the sale there is limited sizes so make sure you don't miss out

 

White Stripe Midi Skirt Dress £24.99 Click Here

This comes in a couple of variations but I love this one. The sleeves are capped so it wont feel too hot when the sun starts shining and the fabric is really light. I love the length as it isn't too short but cutting off my legs at the mid way calf point. You know the one that makes you look shorter than you are. In my case slightly stumpy. The stripes are heading downwards too so they make you look slimmer and taller. Hooray!

 

Tan Leather Tassel Loafers £29.99 Click Here

I recently mentioned in a blog one of my top picks from Topshop was a pair of loafers for nearly £40 so these are a bargain. The Topshop ones were suede but these are leather and still only £29.99. Bargain! I love the colour. Loafers are so easy to wear, and I like the fact that they can be so versatile. Team these with a pair of blue jeans, white trousers or cigarette trousers and they will look great

 

Tan Suedette Button Front Pencil Skirt Click Here

This is so on trend! Add a tucked in shirt or a band tshirt and you are rocking this look. I love the colour and was concerned about wearing it with a tan incase I looked similar to a stick of fudge but it works. For work it looks great with black tights and for dinner bare legs. Big thumbs up New Look!

 

Blue Tribal Print Slim leg Trousers £19.99 Click here

I love the shape of this style of trouser and I think they are perfect for a casual smart look. I want to look lovely but feel comfortable and aside from wearing jeans these are a great choice. Add the loafers from earlier and nice top and you are looking hot. The design will ensure you stand out from the crowd. Top tip: white looks great with these trousers

 

Khaki Utility Shorts £17.99 Click Here

With a honeymoon coming up I need some shorts as hopefully there will be sun. Although I would love to live in my denim shorts I need to venture out of my comfort box so I spotted these. The light material means I wont get too hot and the style means I can dress them up or dress them down allowing for extra suitcase space. I don't love high waisted shorts as I feel like I have a mummy bum but the shape of these fit really nicely

 

So New Look score highly with me at the moment and I love how affordable they are too. Better than that if you are a student you get 10% off so don't forget to flash that student card if you are lucky enough to qualify for the discount

 

What do you love at the moment in the shops?

 

Lj xxx