Some readers have been asking me to write about how I do my eye makeup and I think the time has come for me to address this question. Personally, I don’t think there is anything particularly exceptional about my application techniques or my choice of colours because I usually just strive for a “clean and simple” effect. I begin by applying a light base of powder eye shadow (by Teye Minerals) on the eye lid from lash line up to eye crease using an all over shadow brush (by Quo). I then use my fingers to apply a cream eye tint (by Becca) to blend a deeper shade into the crease and slightly above it. I use a Becca brow shaping gel for the eye-brows and a Kiehl’s Marvelous Mineral Mascara for the lashes, which is pretty amazing actually. When I go out, I use Becca’s eye powder control brush to apply Becca’s powder shimmer eyeshadow (in Organza colour; almost white) to the bottom-inside corner of the eye and underneath the brow. This really makes the eyes pop.
Dolce & Gabbana
Leopard Chiffon
I am officially contemplating going away on a vacation soon, and along with these exciting thoughts comes a new phase in this blog. Early next week I will be publishing the first episode of a three-part series on vacation related topics. Travelling is one of my biggest passions and I could easily make this a ten part series, but I’ll try to practice moderation and be as concise as possible. Stay tuned for this new development and I will tell you everything you need to know about getting the most out of a resort vacation, while being fabulous the whole time through.
Pinstripe Glam
I will be publishing a new video today on gloves. I hope you’ll find it useful. Today’s look-of-the-day is of a pinstripe wool dress that includes an inner boned corset and the Dolce & Gabbana signature touch – the exposed metal zipper. The tone of this dress exudes an element of conservatism and strictness that is quite unusual for its designers and I wanted to both playfully highlight and modify this quality; hence, the necklace. The necklace is an embodiment of aesthetic contradiction. It’s a loose choker made of plain rope, crocheted girly trim, pearl beads, and a rough safety hood locking it together in the back. The layered metal chains in the shoes and this multifaceted statement necklace moderate and funkify the look, while staying within the realm of elegant refrain.
Coco Before Chanel
As you might have guessed, I watched the movie “Coco Before Chanel” (2009) last night. It is so relevant to the subject of this blog and I found it to be so inspirational that I decided to dedicate this look-of-the-day entry to “Coco” Chanel. I don’t want to ruin the film for those who haven’t seen it yet, but this woman’s life story and achievements are extraordinary. She was a true fashion revolutionary – “ahead of her time” and fearless in displaying the fact. In the age of excessive extravagance, she argued that ‘simplicity is the keynote of all true elegance.’ In our years of postmodernism, we have the multitude of choices when it comes to fashion and style partially because of people like her. I wouldn’t want to take this “freedom” for granted.
It’s Monday
Today I will be working on finishing off the applications and then going to hot-yoga in the evening. Last night I went to a party and am now sitting in front of the computer with a slight migraine…it was fun though 
. We were celebrating the birthday of our family friend’s two-year-old son – not quite old enough yet to comprehend exactly why everyone has gathered to shower him with presents and pinch his cute cheeks, but old enough to happily embrace the festivities by dancing and smiling the entire time. Part of the reason that I had a great time myself was because I had a chance to spend some time with their 14-year-old daughter, Olichka, whom I’ve known and loved since she was about 7. It’s amazing to see her maturing into this witty, insightful young woman who will always be the “little-one” to me despite any resistance or sarcasm.
