Let Donna Ida show you the hottest trends from her eponymous denim boutique fr A/W 10 and what trends will take you through until S/S 11.
From Rihanna’s favourite, J Brand, to Claudia Schiffer’s wide-leg jeans by MIH, you’ll find the world’s biggest denim brands in their flagship store located in The Village.
Bold, bright hair shades are red hot right now! We’ve seen a number of brunettes vamping up their look and embracing the redhead vibe.
At our Christmas light switch on, Rihanna said that she’d been wanting to go red for a while and she’s loving her new look. We agree – she looks amazing!
Want to follow in the oh so fashion-forward footsteps of celebs like Rihanna and Cheryl? Here are a few words of advice from hair expert, Danny DeFreitas of Toni&Guy Westfield London.
“Rihanna is working a statement red, but dont forget there are so many shades to choose from. It’s important to find the right one for you!
To achieve that kind of colour intensity on a naturally dark shade, like Rihanna’s, hair often needs to be pre-lightened. It’s advisable to get some expert advice to see which tone of red suits you best. We offer free colour consultations at Toni&Guy, so please visit us.
For people who love being on trend but feel like this all over colour is perhaps too much of a statement, then think about going for some under-colour techniques. Try working glimmers of red throughout the hair or adding panels. You can still create and achieve something gorgeous, but a lot less maintenance.”
Rihanna does strong make-up so well. She’s not one to go for the natural look with a nude palette. She likes to make a statement. We asked the experts at the Make Up Store for some tips on how to make Rihanna’s look work for you.
Emmelie, Make Up Store Westfield London Make Up Artist says:
To get a vibrant look with strong red lips and a dash of colour on the eye, start off by preparing the lips with a lip exfoliater, moisturiser and primer. I recommend Make Up Store’s Lip Care Mix. Next, even out any redness on and around the lip area with a dash of foundation or concealer applied with a sponge. Follow with a little bit of powder.
Pick a matching lip liner to your lipstick. I’d pair Make Up Store’s Russian red lip pencil together with our China Red lipstick. It’s a perfect combination for vibrant red lips. To achieve that important definition, start lining from the Cupid’s bow and down to the corner of the mouth. Follow your natural lipline, unless you want to add some extra pout. Fill the whole lip with the lippencil for lasting colour. Finally, apply your lipstick with a fine lipbrush.
To recreate her stunning eye look, apply eye primer thinly all over the lid. Follow by dabbing Make Up Store’s eye dust in Bamboo on the middle of the lid and around the globe line. Define with eyepencil between the lashes in the outer corner of the eye. I use Wooden Metal. Use a soft brush to smudge the pencil up and out.
Under the eyebrow and in the corner of the eye, use High Tech Lighter in Magma. This way you get the full depth of your eye shape. Finish by curling your lashes and apply two coats of mascara for a full on evening look.
Sweep Make Up Store’s blusher in Mission onto the apple of the cheeks for added warmth and colour to complete this Rihanna-inspired look.
Your essential make up kit for this look
Left to right: Lipstick in China Red, lipcare mix pot, lippencil in Russian red, mascara in Drama. All available from Make Up Store
There was nothing subtle or retiring about Rihanna’s appearance on this week’s X Factor. She was adorned with oversized floral accessories, adding maximum impact to her outfit.
Rihanna wore a stunning William Tempest puffball dress and flashed a pair of frilly knickers underneath. But it was the fabulous floral arrangement that added a unique twist to her look. In typical Rihanna style, she didn’t just add one corsage, she wore a poppy and rose headband and grouped together a number of different corsages on her dress too.
Corsages are a great way to customise a dress, particularly if you want to update an old favourite. Perfect for Christmas party season, you’ll find a wide range of floral accessories in stores now. Go for different sizes, textures and colours. Mix silks, velvets and even woollens with net, sequins or feathers. You’ll also find corsages with prints like checks, florals or this season’s favourite – leopard print.
Left to right: Khaki floral corsage, Dorothy Perkins £6.50; Leopard print corsage, Oasis £6; Sequinned net flower corsage, Dorothy Perkins £8.50
Left to right: Taipei printed ruffle flower clip, Accessorize £10; Rose corsage, Oasis £6; Oversized origami flower, Accessorize £10
Headbands are spot on for a final touch. Have some fun with them. Feathers, net, sequins, bows – they’re all out there for you to try. You don’t have to go for a standout arrangement as large as Rihanna’s, but then again… why not?
Feather net embellished headband, Topshop £30
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!
