to celebrate the 'nova' face of D'Oliveira Fashion Blog, what is better then we talk about Make-Up?? Lets have a little fun Fabulous Followers??
well girls - sorry boys - I thought about this topic while I was virtually attending (just by curiosity & with the propose of keep learning with the experts) the Fashion Friday Live - New York Fashion Week.
i must say, that it was a fabulous chat, with people doing amazing questions & with a marvellous and inspiring make-up expert kindly answering - Melissa Nicholl!
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| Melissa Nicholl |
there were interesting questions covering a wide range of topics - from the skin health/care to MAKE -UP strategies. Unfortunately - for some bellas - the skincare topic was not covered on the Live Chat, but be not afraid, I am going to talk about 'go-to products every morning' & much more!
beautiful bellas, behind any product, you must be aware that there is some key actions that makes your skin shine: drink at least 1.5L of water per day and an equilibrated diet will do the rest! Also, bellas, the beauty sleep is not a fairy tale, but a true care beauty. So, live your 'fairy tale' at least 8h per night!
talking about the 'go-to products every morning' wait and die for it, you will love the tips and the difference that it will do in a long run for your skin!
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| Uriage Mousse D'EAU Nettoyante |
first tip bellas: Take care of your skin by doing a properly clean, first by washing with water and then with an adsorbent product - like Uriage Mousse D'EAU Nettoyante ideal for sensitive skin! Do that every morning and night, in the case you used make up (and we know you do!!!).
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| Soap & Co. Mineral Peeling Gel |
then, exfoliation is what your skin needs once per week, so pick a day and have fun bella! To do so, I would recommend a fab product that was presented to me in one of the fabulous street stores of London - Soap & Co. Mineral Peeling Gel. This product will make your skin shine dazzling and smooth, for moments you will think that you are living on the 'Valley of the DOLLS'.
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| Physiological Shooting Toner La Roche-Posay |
after that, there is a product that many people ignore, but bellas & ragazzi a physiological shooting toner as the one of La Roche-Posay is very important to make your skin beautifully happy with its effects - toned, soothed and pores look tighter as well as prevent ingrown hairs (a great tip for men!!!). Now, your fabulous cleaned skin is ready to receive the treatment cream, I mean the aging and nutritional creams, and just after that, you apply the hydrating cream (if needed, e.g. dry skin). Another tip - find a cream with sun protector (SP) - it is essential to protect you skin from early damages and irregular pigmentation. If you could not find a cream with SP, just buy a face sun protector cream! Even in winter we need it & we know...'The Winter is Coming...'
as it is coming - the winter - & your skin is now healthy with those tips, why do not we talk about the trends for MAKE-UP colours & forms?!
bellas, for some reason, the make-up on fashion shows of this season focused essentially on the eyes and I must say, it goes VINTAGE in all ways - from the eye-shadows of the 1920s to the cat eye look of the 1950s - uniting the elegance of AU Naturel to the power sexiness of blue & extravagant colours.
all you have to do is not over do it, right?!! For example, if you use an Portofino Blue eyeliner (e.g. L'Oreal Paris), or a Bleu Majorelle volume effect mask (e.g. Faux Cils), you must keep way your intense coloured lipsticks as pink and red, instead choose as a Rouge Caresse in nude ingénue tone.
i know, eyes make-up might seems scaring for all woman - at least says Susana Chaves from Vogue Portugal - also, seems that you - bellas - are running away from blue eyeliners & masks, but 'Do Not Fear Your Fear' as says our model phenomenon & so called 'Fashion's It-girl' - Cara Delevingne - and in the end, it is a big trend, who will judge you?! However, you must choose what the right occasions to wear it - for example it would be fabulous for a glamorous night - & in my opinion, if you have blue eyes I would avoid a similar colour, because it will not make your blue eyes 'pop out'. This type of colour will work better in darker eye colours - green and browns - just see it below!!!
as it is coming - the winter - & your skin is now healthy with those tips, why do not we talk about the trends for MAKE-UP colours & forms?!
bellas, for some reason, the make-up on fashion shows of this season focused essentially on the eyes and I must say, it goes VINTAGE in all ways - from the eye-shadows of the 1920s to the cat eye look of the 1950s - uniting the elegance of AU Naturel to the power sexiness of blue & extravagant colours.
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| Make Up For Ever Artistry |
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| Glamour Daze - Vintage Fashion Archive |
all you have to do is not over do it, right?!! For example, if you use an Portofino Blue eyeliner (e.g. L'Oreal Paris), or a Bleu Majorelle volume effect mask (e.g. Faux Cils), you must keep way your intense coloured lipsticks as pink and red, instead choose as a Rouge Caresse in nude ingénue tone.
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| Chanel - FW14 Show |
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| Herve Leger makeup backstage |
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| Giles - FW14 Backstage |
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| Christiane Dior - FW14 Show |
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| Giles - FW14 Backstage |
i know, eyes make-up might seems scaring for all woman - at least says Susana Chaves from Vogue Portugal - also, seems that you - bellas - are running away from blue eyeliners & masks, but 'Do Not Fear Your Fear' as says our model phenomenon & so called 'Fashion's It-girl' - Cara Delevingne - and in the end, it is a big trend, who will judge you?! However, you must choose what the right occasions to wear it - for example it would be fabulous for a glamorous night - & in my opinion, if you have blue eyes I would avoid a similar colour, because it will not make your blue eyes 'pop out'. This type of colour will work better in darker eye colours - green and browns - just see it below!!!
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| Giles - FW14 Backstage |
fabulous followers, the fun is ending, but I will leave you with a résumé of some tips given during the Fashion Friday Live - New York Fashion Week:
1- If you have a dark hair, blue eyes & you have a passion for dark lipsticks, do not be afraid, this is the solution:
. You do a neutral eye with a strong back winged liner, then you can be free to use & abuse of you dark lipsticks without lose your fab eyes!
2- If you have a blue eyes or eyes varying between blue, green, grey, these tips are for you:
. Use a great copper or plum toned eyeliner;
. Other option is a soft mauves and berry tones;
. Any colours that have an orange base will makes your blue eyes pop like nothing else;
. Please avoid colours that are similar to your eye colour - they will only compete with your eyes!
3- If you have eyes with different colours, e.g. green & brown, do not fear:
4- Do you wear glasses & still do you want your eyes stand out?? Just keep calm & learn:
. Wear colours that compliment your eye colour is always the best for making them stand out:
Blue eyes -> orange undertone (peach, copper, brown);
Green eyes -> red undertone (pink, berry & plum);
Brown eyes -> purple/blue undertone (mauve, violet, navy).
5- Small eyes?? Do you would like them to seem bigger?? Just read bella:
.You can use a flesh toned pencil in the waterline, which is softer than white;
.Follow the link to learn who to do it, there is a video: http://www.makeupforever.com/us/en-us/videos/smoky-contrast
so fabulous peoples, I hope you enjoyed our little talk & do not forget to beYOUtiful this season and go on!
In the end, Why Make-Up??
Because it is just sooooooooo fun!!!
'Melissa Nicholl'
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Never forget, let shine your-true-colours!
Luís de Oliveira
