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Strawberries ladys!!!!

Friday, October 21st, 2011

Strawberries are full of anti-aging, vitamin C and antioxidants which can help keep skin in great conditions…

Vitamin C can protect your skin from sun damage by cutting the occurrence of age spots and freckles in half. The ellagic acid in them suppresses melanin, which causes your skin to darken when exposed to ultraviolet light. They are a source of manganese, which speeds the regeneration of skin cells and helps to fade marks in the skin. They also contain high amounts of salicylic acid to help treat an acne prone skin.

My Top Products Used.
Red MAC Pigment.
Gold Leaf.
Cinque Gel Black Liner.
Bobbi Brown Pink Quartz Shimmer Brick.
Red Glitter.

Credits:
H/MU: Gemma Sutton
Photographer:  Kris Talikowski
Model NYané Lebajoa

Creating the perfect hair bun.

Monday, July 18th, 2011

A hair bun, is an elegant look that never goes out of style. A bun is a versatile hairdo that will beautifully show off a long neck and lovely neckline.
Products your need.
Comb
Elastic band
Bobby pins
Shine Spray
Hair spray
Hair Doughnut Ring  “Superdrug £4.49″

My step by step guide in creating the perfect hair bun.

+ Comb the hair and pull it back into a ponytail.
+ Secure the ponytail with a hair band, add a little hair shine spray.
+ Add a hair doughnut, pulling the hair though the doughnut.  If you don’t have a lot of hair and are worried the doughnut will show through your hair, wrap false hair around the doughnut before applying.
+ Pin the hair doughnut using bobby pins.
+ Separate the hair pony into two equal sections and wrap one section around the ponytail, using bobby pins to hold it in place.
+ Twist the remaining section of hair and wrap it around the first section, securing it with bobby pins.
+ As you work, try to keep the hair as close to the head as possible so the bun will be round and smooth.
+ Mist the hair with hair spray to keep in place.

“Green with Envy”

Tuesday, July 5th, 2011

Experiment with a little green this summer.
Press and smudge a little green eyeshadow into the inner corner of your eyes.

“Green for all skin types”

Pale Skin – Stick to a soft vintage mint green, they will stop you looking washed out.
Medium Skin – Mediterranean or olive skintones can afford to go a little brighter.
Dark Skin – For the deeper tans or black skin, use golden undertones greens.
Best Green Eyeshadows:
*Urban Decay Green Goddess
*MAC Humid
*MAC Pigment in Golden Olive
*Bloom Spearmint
*Nars Double in Rated R

Why not add a little colour to your nails.
*Barry M Nail Polish in 304
*Pop Nail Polish in Grass
*Estee Lauder Nail Polish in Wicked Green

Photographer: Nell Nabarro
Model: Anni Ulm
MU/Hair: Gemma Sutton

Vintage Style Bridal Hair x

Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011

Turn heads with this Contemporary Vintage Style Bridal Hair.

Gemma’s vintage styled wedding set at the beautiful Sheldon Manor in Wiltshire.

Loose Curls are perfect for brides who want a soft and relaxed air about them.  This is especially perfect for those with a simple, straight gown and works really well with vintage accessories.
If you are using vintage statement hairpieces, keep the makeup to a minimum to avoid looking overdone.

Get the look.

* Prep the hair with shine-enhancing spay, this will cleanse and condition the hair ready to style.
L’Oreal Paris Elvive Nutri-Gloss £2.39

* Tong the hair and secure curls in place with clips ensuring no areas are missed.  Leave the clips in as long a possible.

* Take the clips out and pin back the hair in sections pulling away from the face. L’Oreal Elnett Satin Supreme Hold Hairspray £3.50

* To make sure your hair doesn’t droop, add kirby grips, keep them the same colour as your hair to keep them a secret.

* To add a little more vintage style add some vintage accessories, giving this look a romantic and sophisticated look.

Testimonial.
Dear Gem,  A big thank you to a true pin up! I will be recommending you to all.. Love Mrs B.

Photographer: The very talented Paul White.
View Paul Blog on Gemma’s Wedding day.

Pink Summer Lady.

Monday, March 14th, 2011

Pink Summer Lady.
A Summer of sweet frosted colour sweeps across cheeks and lips. Pull out the gentle pastels, give them a modern edge and welcome your inner girl.
My inspiration of ballerinas and baby-dolls, blushing and pretty.  I think its time to re-think pinks, work it with a hard edge finish, with lashings of mascara and a strong eyeliner.

Achieve this look, think feminine and pretty with a grown-up twist.
As most of the focus is on the eyes, keep the rest of the face very minimal with a soft dusting of natural pastel pinks. on cheeks and lips.
Blending is the key to wearing pink in the right way. For dazzling eyes avoid taking pink eyeshadow much higher than the crease line of the eyelid. For a bold look, blend a darker pink from the outer corner of the eyelid in towards the middle. Add a white shade to the inner-corner of the eye to widen the eye shape. For a perfect finish apply flirty, false lashes.

My Key products for this look.
* MAC Studio Moisture tint SPF15 in medium.
* La Mer the treatment powder foundation.
* Clinique Glosswear in Whisper.
* Max Factor False lash effect mascara.

Ooh La Laxtex (Clothing Designer)
Chrys Columbine (Model)
Julian M Kilsby (Photographer)

HOT RED’s.

Friday, February 25th, 2011

Making getting ready…… “funâ€


Daring colours is a must on the dance floor this year!!!!
  Lipstick is HOT right now,  I think go red and bold. Celebs like Gwen Stefani, Georgia Jagger and Katy Perry are all lovers of a brighter, vintage, sexy fuller lip.
“Let your lips do the talkingâ€
My Top tips:

• Smooth concealer over your lips to lock down the colour.

• Work in thin layers, starting from the middle of the lip outward.

• Apply lip liner after the lipstick.
+ Use a lip brush for a smother finish.

• Add clear gloss after to make lips look even fuller.

My Favourite RED’s.
* Colour Fever Lipstick in 151 by Lancome. £17.50
* Signature hydra lustre lipstick in Rich Red by Estee Lauder. £17
* Moisture Drench Lipstick in Dare Devil by No7 – £9.50

Shoot:  (Model: Angie Ng.  MU/Hair: Gemma Sutton.  Photography: Ikin yum / Suki Mok)