Make up inspiration: New Years Celebration

Need make up inspiration for New Years celebration?

You've come to the right place!

Photo: Cameron-James Wilson

Make up: Adam Burrell

Hair: Carl Cambell

Fashion: Jay Wilson

Pouted lips

Eightees Nostalgia

Mint Chocolate

Swinging Sixties 

Bronze Age

Trend alert: Tangerine lips.

Usually it's the red lippy that we ladies tend to favour, however when Spring 2014 arrives orange is predicted and appears to be the next go to hue. If you are feeling daring to wear this hue, below are some tips to ensure you select an orange lippy that compliments you the best. 

1. Consider your skin colour 

Be sure to select a shade that compliments your skin complexion. If you are a fair-skinned beauty you can  get away with bolder shades with yellow-ish and peachy undertones. Dark skinned beauties on the other hand should opt for lipsticks with a deep red or brown base.

Solange weraing a orange hue mixed into a more colourful outfit.

2. Choose your texture

If you are feeling really brave opt for the matte experience. If you are not ready for such experiments yet - opt for a lip gloss! This will give you a more fresh natural tint.

Street style: Models wearing a bold orange lip with muted/neutral coloured clothing.

3. Match wisely 

Unless you know how to work this bold shade in to a more colourful outfit like Solange featured in the image above, it is advisable to tone everything else down. Apply a good foundation and mascara and you're good to go.  For your wardrobe, opt for a minimalistic outfit - black and white will most certainly make the orange pop!

Most importantly; have fun!

Some picks below to try on the quest for the correct shade.

CLARINS Rouge Eclat lipstick

YVES SAINT LAURENT Rouge Pur Couture Glossy Stain lip stain

Snapshot - J'adore: Naomi Campbell for L'officiel China!

The ever increasingly gorgeous Naomi Campbell strikes multiple poses for L'Officiel China November 2013 issue showing us all why she will forever remain an undisputed super and a timeless beauty. Naomi continues to captivate in front of the camera and is featured within the issue wearing Versace, Phillip Lim amongst other designers. 

Another shoot OWNED!

J'adore!

xxx

Is Co-washing the new method of washing Hair?

Co-washing is washing and cleansing the hair without using shampoo and only using conditioner. This is a great way of keeping the hair moisturized, soft and manageable. Many women have had a lot of success using this procedure,  especially those with afro textured hair which  tends to be dryer than other hair types.
Co-washing has been raved about in the hair community. Many women comment on its benefits of cleaning the scalp well (which helps the hair to grow) and hair becoming more moisturized and soft, which leads to less breakage and consequently helps the hair to grow faster.

Personally, I Co-wash my hair once a week but this varies depending on individual preferences; some people Co-wash twice a week, every other day or even every day.

Everyone has their own way of co-washing. I divide my hair into four sections then I pour water over my hair and apply my conditioner in sections. I coat the conditioner on my scalp and to the ends of my hair, and massage the conditioner into my scalp and detangle my hair with my fingers. I rinse it out after about 10-15mins.

I use various conditioners when I Co-wash . Favourites tend to be: Suave, Aphogee Moisture Balance, Tresemme Naturals, Milcreek conditioner, VO5 as they give me moisture. I also favour Herbal Essences, Nutrine Garlic conditioner, Jason’s Biotin Conditioner and Organics Root Stimulator Hair Mayonnaise which is a Light Protein conditioner and can be used as a Deep conditioning treatment. The more pricey conditioners are Nexxus, Humectress, Keracare, Humecto and Neutrogena Triple Moisture Daily Deep Conditioner.

By Mellisa Asamoah