FAB Loves This Week...

I'm speaking the language of hair, eyes and dry skin this week. We want our luscious curls (that we spent time and care on) to last longer. Improve or avoid the look of wrinkles and expression lines around the eye area. Not to mention keeping our skin soft and moisturized during these freezing temps! But, the thing I avoid, in regards to the beauty world, is the bullshit. Let's get real, so many beauty peeps say, "try this product, it really works", so why should you listen to me? Well, frankly I'm like you, I'm an ordinary girl trying to do extraordinary things, doing her best to look the goods...and my reputation is on the line here!

So, when I recommend a product I'm 100% sure you will benefit from it! Just like these three I'm about to tell you about...

 Goldwell has created a styling lotion that holds your curls. I've been using this for quite sometime. Simply spray on the piece of hair you're about to curl and continue to do this. But, don't just spray your whole head in the stuff. I like doing it piece by piece to receive the full benefits!

Goldwell Style Curl Twist Around

I'm 22-years-old and even I worry about lines and wrinkles. I've been using eye creams since I was 18. In my opinion, it's never too early (well...15 is a little too early) to start fighting the signs of ageing. The eye area is usually the first sign of ageing (and the neck), so it's important to make sure the eye area is hydrated at all times. But, it's just not enough! We need to step it up with botox...what? Sorry I meant Ultraceuticals Ultra A Eye Cream. Let's put down the needles FABs and start trying some breakthrough  formula.

Have you heard of Bambi? No, not the cartoon animal. I mean the model to watch, Melbourne-bred Bambi Northwood-Blyth. She has a unique look and recently shared her beauty secrets with UK Grazia. revealing  Bio Oil as one of her fashion week essentials. " I sleep with Bio-Oil on my face and body at night — that helps to even skin tone and keep my skin hydrated," she said. If it's good enough for her, it's definitely good enough for us normal folk! I've started using it at night and applying it to my body as well. It's cheap and has a multitude of purposes.

Whiten and Brighten...

I bet when you read the heading you were thinking about teeth? Yes?..Oh, It's so much better. I'm talking about how we can make our eyes appear bigger and brighter with just 2 essential ingredients!

Tip 1# Apply a highlighter to the inner corner of your eyes. You can go with a gold or a white shimmer. Both are flattering and work well with other colours. Simply apply near the inner corner of your eye and add just a touch above this area. This little trick will also make your eyes appear further apart. Blake Lively lives on the stuff!

Tip 2# A little secret that you may not know of is the wonder of the white eye pencil. No, I'm not talking about a liner for the top lid, I'm talking about a pencil that you apply to the inner bottom lower lid. This is the skin just before your eyelashes begin. Celebs have been doing it for years to bring out the white in their eyes, called Sclera.

With these tips we can fake that "fresh face look" in seconds. xS

Got Shoes...

This is by far my dream shoe wardrobe. Definitely one to be proud of!

xS

What's In Your Beauty Bag?

Do you own a beauty bag? Carry it in every handbag? No matter where you go it's always with you? I would answer YES, YES and YES! A beauty bag has saved my beautiful life more times than I can count and I'm here to say it will save yours too!

What happens if work has asked you to rush off somewhere for an event or meet a client and you have no touch-ups? What if your face is so dry your makeup is flaking off and that saucy delivery guy is coming in today? Or perhaps, like myself, it's the day you run into that bitch from high school and you want to look freaking amazing to make her incredible jealous as long as she shall live?...too far? Well, a few neccessities in a pretty coloured baggie with help you in these situations.


# Add a miniature sized dry shampoo can into the bag. If you hit the gym during your lunch-hour this will be your ticket to freshly washed hair without the soap, water and effort!

Pop some bio-oil into your leopard print makeup sack to hydrate your skin and body during the winter season. It leaves the skin with a glowing complexion.

Ever look washed out? Keep a cream pink blush on-hand for the moment you realise you haven't applied enough blush on or need to re-touch.

b collection by bloom creme blush

Hand cream is vital to a woman's beauty routine! Our hands must be looking smooth and feeling supple 24/7.

A lip gloss is a necessity, I'll give you no option here. You can opt for a nice shiny balm instead, so your lips are protected and look FAB.

Revlon Super Lustrous Lip Gloss

I will leave you with the mother of the beauty bag...is the suspense killing you?...it's foundation! Ok, I'm not influencing you to apply more foundation on top of foundation...that's a mistake we should never make. The pancake look is sooooo out! But, touch-ups are a must. Just something compact and light (with a mirror) that can wipe away anything that has landed on your face (what a lovely surprise...not!) or to apply where makeup up has been wiped away. Possibly from sweating, eating or drinking.

MAC Compact Creme Foundation

What products do you have in your beauty bag?

B&W

Beauty Rules 101...

# Put down the hair dryer and step away from the power point. Unless…it’s for a special occasion, but otherwise try to stop using it, let your hair dry naturally.

# Stop being so shy when it comes to your makeup! Rock a loud lip and a cats eye.

# Try before you buy! Play around with different products at the makeup counter at MAC, Mecca or perhaps you’re a fan of Revlon (Like myself)? But, whichever counter it is, test the products on your hand. Ask the makeup girls to apply it for you, then have a little walk around (making sure to test the look in different lights) and then you have my permission to BUY, BUY, BUY!

# Stop shying away from black eyeshadow. Did you know that you should be sporting black eyeshadow when you have dark circles? Just ask our besties Kate Moss and Cyndi Lauper. Use a metallic black shadow. Catwalk makeup artist, Andrew Gallimore says, “the blacker the better”.

# I’m a fan of the swinging 60’s. The mod look has made a comeback! But, not just in the form of fashion. Do your eyes need a little lift? Apply a pastel shadow to your lids and then dip your brush in a gel liner for a smooth line. Flick out the liner so that it almost reaches your brow (don’t go past the eyebrow…things could get awkward).

# Achieve a healthy glow by sweating it out…or, if time gets the best of us we can cheat that “I’ve just been for a run” flushed look by using a heated mask. Either of these activities stimulates the blood, giving you that glowing complexion. 

# I’ve been a fan of the medium length nail for some time now. The nail that doesn’t go over the finger tip can wear any colour, but you’ve been warned! The long nail is back! I’m not really sure how I feel about this. Celebrities have been sporting fake nails and I’ll be honest, I hate fake nails! Red is also on trend, along with nail art. 

So, get trying & buying!

So Long Right Now...

Listen up, my friend Bridgi has been asking me for months why her hair won’t grow. She has platinum blonde hair and rocks the topknot! So, I gave her 3 beauty tips to speed up the process, especially since we’re creeping closer to summer.

1# Give yourself an at-home scalp massage which will help stimulate hair growth. A good tip would be to apply your conditioner, comb through and massage your scalp while the conditioner is working it’s magic. It helps if you have someone else to do it for you! Naughty!

2# Vitamins are also a key ingredient to improve the strength of hair. Let’s face it, what’s the point of having long locks if it looks like a birds nest or rats tail? I love Royal Jelly tablets. I take one each morning and store them in the fridge. Antioxidant blends are also great, along with Vitamin B.

3#Trim, Trim, Trim! Well…not too much, but a trim is a must-do beauty custom.  A trim every 6-8 weeks rids your hair of dead ends and regular trims means thicker hair…therefore hair looks fuller and longer.

Bridgi has taken my advice, but I haven’t quite convinced her to get a trim. I think she thinks they’re going to take 4 inches off (and hairdressers do love to CUT hair so I wouldn't be surprised if it accidentally happened), but you have control, tell your hairdresser exactly what YOU want. YOU’RE paying for the service, so get exactly what you want!

xS

Having a good hair day are we?

Bronzed...

For years now, my favourite eyeshadow colour has been and will forever be...bronze!!! It's so flattering on the eyes and suits any skin tone.

Just sweep over your lids and add a touch of mascara...gorgeous! For a more dramatic look add a black liner to make your eyes POP!

My FAB Fav's:
Too Faced Eye Shadow in Honey Pot
Bourjois Eyeshadow in 54
Revlon Luxurious Color Satin Eye Shadow in Nude Slip
Maybelline New York Expert Wear Eye Shadow in Chai Latte
Kit Cosmetics Cream Eye Shadow in Pretty Quickly
MAC Pigment in Museum Bronze