Tried & Tested: L'oreal Telescopic Explosion Mascara

Ok girlies, I am a HUGE fan of the classic Telescopic mascara in Carbon Black, I use it on top of my usuals - Lancome Hypnose or YSL Faux Cils. But, on a recent holiday to Kuala Lumpur, they didn't have the Carbon Black Telescopic anywhere, and instead I was introduced to the Telescopic Explosion. I'm always willing to try new things, so I bought it hoping to be pleasantly surprised.
Firstly, I would NOT recommend this product to be used on its own. When I tried it on its own, it really did nothing to lengthen or add volume. But wowie does it fan out the lashes. You get that soft, pretty and subtle natural look. It is also really useful to reach the inner corner lashes due to its small round, globe-like head. The mascara itself, I found to be really runny on the first use, but it has since thickened up (have no idea how & why), but I'm growing more attached to it with every use. I use it as a base mascara and apply Hypnose on top and it really does help to give that dramatic fanned out look when coupled with a second mascara. It also curls amazingly!! I think as my lashes are naturally quite long, maybe I couldn't note it's lengthening effects, but for me, I wouldn't purchase it for that use. All in all, if, like me you like using more than one mascara, then this is definitely a must have as a base coat, and so I would purchase it again. 
Available in Black Blister & Brown Blister, £11.29 at Boots.com
Has anyone else tried it, and if so, how was it for you? xoxo

Is Gucci About To Launch A Beauty Line?

Rumour is that fashion house Gucci is to extend its fragrance brand into a full-blown make-up house (yay!) Yesterday the Italian fashion house and its licensee, Procter & Gamble Prestige announced that they have inked in a renewal of their current licensing agreement. Under its new terms, the extended license now will encompass the entire beauty category, including cosmetics and skin care products. We're already picturing the gold packaging and gorgeous shades, in decadent colours. *Swoon* Here's hoping the rumours are true! 

Chanel Animation Video - Too Cute!

Peter Philips, Chanel's Global Creative Directore of Makeup, has created a stop-motion short film featuring an array of 'so cute I'm gonna die!' characters made from the gorgeous Chanel make-up brushes, pots and accessories.  The animation is currently on LVMH'S cultural website - Nowness, and honestly, it really is so cute you just want to watch it over and over again! We're in love with the Chanel supermodel sporting a fluffy 'brush' skirt and pink eyeshadow and lipstick, tres chic! Watch the video below:-

Animating Chanel from lionel bui on Vimeo.

The Louboutin Manicure ♥

How gorgeous is this manicure inspired by the infamous Christian Louboutin red-soled shoes? Simply great, that's all (ooo maybe the nails could be a tad shorter but then the red colour wouldn't have that much of a role!) Great idea though.....

Quote Of The Day

‘As a designer who is not exactly skinny, I am very sensitive to comfort because I am not comfortable anywhere or with anything. I never had a muse or said, 'Oh my God, my woman is that and that and she has to be seven and a half feet tall and she has to weigh three kilograms.' - Alber Elbaz 

Kim Kardashian Looks Posh!

Kim Kardashian seen here wearing the famous optical illusion dress by Alexander McQueen, for promotional shots for her new reality show - Kourtney & Kim Take New York.
The dress was first worn by Posh (Victoria Beckham) back in 2009 whilst going to dinner in London. While Victoria opted for a shorter version of the dress, Kim is seen wearing a full length one. We think this kind of dress is not a suitable choice for an already curvy figure as it's optical illusion design serves to add more curves and produce an hourglass figure, working well on Posh and not on Kim.
What do you think? Who wore it better?

Head Over Heels For Rupert Sanderson's New 140mm Heel Shoe!

Hydra Patent. Elle Pics.

Gorgeous new designs, unbelievable new heel heights and a svelte double platform to complete the new shoes we have fallen for! Rupert Sanderson's latest collection is aiming high with the launch of a new, super heel length, At a whopping 140mm, we think he's stumbled across shoe-heaven (excuse the pun!)

Antwerp Tan. Elle Pics.

"In terms of design limits, there's only so high you can go with a heel, to create a shoe that's still perfectly balanced and wearable at the same time," Sanderson explains. "I was interested in seeing how high I could build up this heel and platform combination whilst keeping the styles as simple and un-fussy as possible. That's how I came up with the sort of 'abstract' double platform - it looks somehow lighter and less clumpy when 'split' in two. I love the graphicness and simple colour blocking in Hydra."

Antwerp Suede. Elle Pics.

We think they are classic designs, whipped into modern frenzy with gorgeous light colours in time for S/S 2011! The double platform certainly does take away from that shoe-clump look we find on most platform shoes, we think this is more subtle and flattering.

Visit his site for more info: rupertsanderson.com

Ce n'est pas un Birkin...the Birkin Lookalike!

While we are sure that everyone knows what a Hermès Birkin bag is and that with it's waiting list abolished and hefty price tag the chances of us even getting close to buying one in this lifetime are pretty slim. But the makers behind American brand Thursday Friday have designed a tote which provides shoppers who don't have at least £4,000 to spend on the infamous bag to purchase a tote quite similar to it! The Together Tote features the iconic Birkin bag printed on each side of the canvas tote and retails for $35 (around £20). Whilst this isn't the first tote of its kind to imitate or mock designers (a la the Karl Who? tote), imagine our surprise when we heard there is already a three month waiting list for the savvy tote!

 

Roni Brunn and Olena Sholomytska, the duo behind Thursday Friday, told the New York Times: 'We realized that we were using an extra bag to supplement our "real" bags.So we ended up with a surreal design that references luxury but is ultimately an anti-status status symbol.'

The Birkin bag, named after Sixties style icon Jane Birkin, has become the ultimate fashion status symbol. 

The bag was born when the actress unknowingly complained to an Hermès boss that her straw bag couldn't fit all her belongings on a flight from Paris to London, and thus the ultimate status bag was designed!

Jane Birkin complained of her straw bag to Hermès creators and they tailor made a Birkin bag for her and the rest is arm candy history!

Victoria Beckham is rumoured to own a collection of 100 worth £1.5m and an anonymous bidder recently paid £49,000 for a second-hand bag version at a Christie's auction.

The Together tote comes in three classic colours, red, blue and camel, and whilst we realise that Posh will not be rushing to buy this tote, we want to know, would you?
To see if you can get your hands on one, visit their website: thufri.com

Tip Of The Day

"Use a washcloth steeped in warm water and a shot of lime essential oil and gently press this into the skin. When you breathe in the oils, it will brighten the mind as well as de-stress the skin." Noella Gabriel, Elemis Product & Treatment Developer.

Will Victoria Finally Get A Baby Girl She's Always Wanted?

David Beckham has announced on his Facebook page that the infamous couple are now expecting their fourth child! The fourth baby Beckham is expected sometime in Summer, with David posting on his Fb page: "I've got great news to tell you. Victoria and I are expecting a fouth child this summer. The boys are very excited about the arrival of their new brother or sister." 
Both Mr & Mrs Beckham have spoken of their desire to add to the family after having three boys - Brooklyn, 11, Romeo, 8, and Cruz who is 5. 
The couple hosted a celebratory dinner last night to tell their family, and who knows, maybe Posh will finally get the girl she's always wanted. She recently said in an interview that she could imagine 'painting her nails, putting on make-up, and choosing clothes with her.'. 

Last year she said: ‘Everyone keeps asking me if I would like to have a little girl and I think, at some point, if I am lucky enough to have another baby, that would be great. If I am blessed enough.’

Pregnant & still in heels, and hardly showing. DailyMail Pics.

Sources close to Mrs Beckham told the Daily Mail that she plans to work through as much of her pregnancy as possible insisting it is ‘business as usual’ – as she has for her previous three. 

Victoria will also have to have another Caesarean section because of the risks of a natural birth after already having had the operation before.

Kylie congratulates the couple. DailyMail Pics.

Celeb friends have congratulated the couple on Twitter, and we think it's great news as we're kinda in a baby craze at the moment aswell!

Amanda Holden congratulates the couple. DailyMail Pics.

Victoria Pregnant With Cruz in 2004. DailyMail Pics.

Well if it is a girl, we're thinking baby high-heeled Louboutins?