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1 March 2011: 10:56

MAC Wonder Woman Collection

When we heard back in July that MAC had partnered with DC Comics for a collection we were super excited. We’re even more super excited to report that the MAC Wonder Woman collection for Spring 2011 will be in stores from 3 March.  Super!

“Wonder Woman is psychological propaganda for the new type of woman who should, I believe, rule the world,” creator William Moulton Marston once wrote of his super heroine.

With her strength, animal cunning, physical prowess and super-agility she is as much an icon for the modern day woman as she was for women in the early 1940s, when she first leapt onto the screen with her lasso of truth and indestructible bracelets.  While we don’t have the bracelets a coat of red lipstick always does the trick for a sense of empowerment and thwarting of enemies.

So here are the pieces from the collection, our new secret weapon:


Wonder Woman nail colour in Obey Me and Spirit of Truth, £10.00;  Wonder Woman lipglass in Athena’s Kiss, £17, and lipstick in Russian Red, £20.

Wonder Woman penultimate eyeliner in Rapid Black, £17.50;  Opulash in Army of Amazons and Victorious, £14.50.

Wonder Woman Valiant eyeshadow set, £36.00;  Utility belt face brush set, £39.50.

All available to buy at MAC Westfield London from 3 March.

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7 December 2010: 09:00

How to create a statement red lip look

The red lip is having a bit of a comeback with Cheryl Cole matching her lips to her AIDS ribbon on Saturday’s X Factor and Kylie Minogue letting her lips do all the talking at the Jingle Bell Ball this weekend.

Done right, it’s uber chic, but done wrong, it can look cheap.  So we’ve enlisted the help of MAC’s senior make-up artist Caroline Donnelly to show us how to create the perfect red lipstick look.

Caroline shows that it’s not all about the lip but the whole face.  She’s used Rockers and Rollers Eye Shadows which are part of MAC‘s new Tartan Tale collection.  Aside from gorgeous colours, we’re absolutely loving the packaging which make these perfect stocking fillers.

Reelers and Rockers Eye Shadows, A Tartan Tale Collection, £29.50 from MAC Westfield

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24 August 2010: 09:00

Long live summer

Here at Westfield HQ, we’re not ready for summer to be over. We’re desperate to keep that warm, sunny glow going for a while longer.

When you think of orange make-up, you may think of bad fake tan. Orange skintone is not one we covet. Being Tango’d is so last decade. But, despite what you may think, you really can wear orange make-up. In fact, orange lips look great with a tan. They also work really well on with fair skins – just experiment to find the shade that works for you.

The same can be said for orange eye shadow. Play around to find out what suits you – peach, coral or citrus. Not feeling that bold? Make a statement with some bright orange nail polish.

Left to right: Orange eyeshadow, MAC £11; Orange Nails, Topshop £5; L’Oreal Glamshine lipgloss in Sheer Peach, Superdrug £6.99; Citrus lipstick, Make Up Store £12.50.

Fresh, citrus fragrances can bring back those sunny, holiday memories too. One waft of scent and your mind is cast back to Mediterranean orange groves or even just that fruity cocktail you sipped on from your sunlounger. Orange fragrance is known for its uplifting properties too, so it’s ideal to combat post-holiday blues. Start your day with a citrus-scented shower gel or spray on a luscious perfume, and you’ll feel brighter instantly.

 

Left to right: Boss Orange Sunset EDT, The Perfume Shop £39.99 (75ml); Satsuma shower gel, The Body Shop £6 (250ml); Sunny shower, L’Occitane £12.50 (250ml); Orange Blossom solid perfume, Lush £5.50.

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30 June 2010: 16:23

Beauty Panel: Sarah

Meet the Westfield Beauty Panel

Sarah’s must-have beauty products
- Eye drops! Sounds dull but my eyes get red in front of a PC all day so I always freshen them up with brightening drops.
- Matt powder to remove that end-of-day shine
- YSL Touche Eclat – when I need to look awake at the end of the day, £24 from House of Fraser
- MAC Lipstick and Lipglass to either wear alone or as a balm if the lipstick proves drying, from £12 at MAC
- Elnett hairspray – the best hold and not too heavy, £3.99 (200ml) from Boots
- Clarins hand and nail treatment cream – love the texture, love the smell; £17 from Debenhams

I never leave the house without wearing:

BareMinerals bronzer - for that colour pick-me-up, it blends well for a natural finish (£17 from Debenhams)

Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour cream – great for chapped lips and accidental burns! (£23 from House of Fraser)

MAC eye shadow – great colours and it tends to stay put longer than most (from £11 at MAC)

Clarins Beauty Flash Balm – if it’s been a hard night! It really does perk the skin up and help with the elasticity (£26.50 from Debenhams)

Sarah’s favourite beauty treatment
Moisturising anti-ageing facials – my skin always looks well rested afterwards

Sarah’s best beauty tip
Always use an eyelash curler to open up your eyes. The trick is to use it twice on each eye before applying mascara.

If you’re wearing tights and your outfit is clinging to them, rub body moisturiser/hand cream into your hands and then rub this on to the outside of your tights – the static cling will disappear instantly.

Read Sarah’s review:

YSL luxurious mascara

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10 May 2010: 11:42

Gemma Arterton’s red carpet look

Here at Westfield HQ, we’ve been buzzing about last night’s world premiere Prince of Persia at Vue, Westfield London. Gemma Arterton brought some old-school Hollywood style glamour to the red carpet. Her exquisite Valentino gown really had the wow factor. 

Gemma plays Princess Tamara in the all action Disney movie, and she certainly looked every inch the princess on the red carpet last night.

Gemma went for a classic beauty look – showstopping red lipstick with a slicked back ponytail. So simple, so effective. Want to try the look yourself? Make sure you find a red lippy that works with your skintone. Orange-reds are best for those with medium and darker skintones. If you’re fair-skinned, look for a red with a bluish tone. Our favourite is Mac Ruby Woo lipstick (£12) which is a great all-rounder.

A sleek ponytail like Gemma’s is best-achieved when your hair hasn’t been washed for a day. Sweep your hair back with a paddle brush, then use a styling spray to fix any flyaway ends. Look out for Mason Pearson hairbrushes and the all time favourite hairstyling spray by Elnett (£3.50 for 2ooml).

Finally, don’t forget the ultimate accessory – the gorgeous Jake Gyllenhaal!

Check out all the photos from the Prince of Persia world premiere on our Facebook page

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30 April 2010: 09:51

Pucker Up With Orange Lips

Lipstick is back for Spring/Summer and if the catwalks are anything to go by, the brighter, the better!

Prada sent their models down the catwalk with bright orange lips and it’s a trend that the celebs have quickly latched onto. We’ve spotted fashion forward celebs such as Agyness Deyn and Scarlett Johansson both rocking an orange lip – proving that it is a colour that suits everyone.

To wear it the Prada way, your lips must be uber bright and matte. Our favourite shade for this is Morange from Mac (£12.50). If you’re going mega bright, make sure your eyes are simple and understated – you want your lips to do all the talking with this look.

For a daytime look, try a soft coral shade such as Revlon’s Superlustrous Lipstick in Kiss Me Coral (£7.29). This can still have impact, without being too in your face. And if you’re too nervous to take the orange plunge totally, why not try an orange lipgloss like Bloom’s Tangerine (£12), which is a favourite with our favourite pop princess, Kylie.

Orange lips look just as good with a tan as they do on fairer skin – just play around until you find the right shade for you. And as with all bright lippie, make sure your lips are buffed and polished to perfection as bright colours show up any flaws.

L-R: Morange by MAC, £12.50; Kiss Me Coral by Revlon, £7.29; Tangerine gloss by Bloom, £12

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6 January 2010: 13:11

The Hottest Beauty Trends For 2010

Being such fashion forward types, we’re already thinking about Spring/Summer and what will be in vogue – well, it beats being cold and miserable!

If you’re too nervous to try next season’s fashion treats already though, why not dip your toe into Spring/Summer 2010 with some simple beauty updates? We’ve found our favourite looks from the catwalk shows, which will mean you’re one step ahead of the beauty pack.

First up is luminous skin. Great skin is something that never goes out of fashion but it appeared on several catwalk shows including the Calvin Klein Spring/Summer show. British make-up artist Pat McGrath created the glowing looks with CoverGirl cosmetics (not available in the UK) but we love MAC’s Strobe Liquid (£21) for that healthy, gorgeous glow.

To go with that glow, the big beauty trend for Spring/Summer is natural lipstick, as seen on the models at the Caroline Herrera show. We love L’Oreal’s Made For Me Natural range – it has a shade of nude suitable for every skin type, and is available from both Superdrug and Boots.

At the other extreme of the make-up scale, we’ll be sporting pink eye shadow as seen at the Galliano and Diane Von Furstenberg shows. It is a trifle scary, especially compared to the natural brown and greys, which have been in vogue for so long, but it definitely helps make a statement. Start off gently and add more colour as your confidence grows! Our favourite shade is Urban Decay’s Hot Pink (£13.50), available to buy from House Of Fraser.

Of course, beauty isn’t just about the face. There were lots of complicated up-dos and braids on the Spring/Summer catwalk, but our favourite hair trend is possibly also the easiest – and great for all hair lengths. Marios Schwab sent his models down the runway with slicked back hair, creating a strong, simple style. To achieve this look, choose a shine infused product such as MOP’s Glisten high shine pomade, £10.95, from Debenhams. A good comb is also essential for this look – we like Boots Salon Performance Tail Comb, a bargain at £2.10.

Finally, if you’re looking for a way to add a touch of glamour to your look, why not try some nail art? It’s huge with celebrities such as Katy Perry and Rihanna and is a great way to stand out from the crowd. If you can’t afford a trip to a nail bar such as Wah Nails, then do-it-yourself with these fabulous nail art stickers, £2.99 from Boots. Just stick on and go!

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