5 SPRING BEAUTY TRENDS

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but behold the new trends in beauty for Spring 2010. From lips to eyes and skin, we've got you covered. Gone are the days of dark, moody as we welcome the days of color explosion and glowing skin.

1. PAINT ME PASTEL. Understated hues that are eye-popping in shades- lavender, turquoise, pink, and sage green- in matte to shimmer are capturing the lids this season.

How to achieve this look: Start slow, one color at a time. Limit your shade below the crease of your lids. Fresh and clean is the name of the game. Have no fear, pastels work on all skin shades, from porcelain white to olive, these universal hues make the whites of your eyes brighter. Stick to a lil eyeliner to create the drama and a nude lipgloss to complete the look. (Our favorites: Chanel Soft Touch Eyeshadow in Bambou, Lancome Color Design Eye Shadow in Personal Style, Clinique Colour Surge Eye Shadow in Frost Blossom.)

2. ORANGE you RED-Y for SPRING. Vibrant red adds a jolt of color and panache to your lips. Jump into Spring full throttle and embrace this fabulous hue. Toss out the dark purples from the past, this is RED HOT!

How to achieve this look: Start with a lip liner that matches the color of your natural lip. Mix a red-orange lipstick with a lil lip balm and apply with a brush. Make sure to keep the rest of your face fairly neutral and then kick it up a notch in the evening with a lil liner on the upper lids. Remember this color transitions from day to night! (Our favorites: Dolce & Gabbana Classic Cream Lipstick in Fire, Tarina Tarantino Conditioning Lip Balm in Paramour, and Kat Von D Painted Love Lipstick  in A Go-Go.)

3. TOUSLE ME TENDER. Slightly effortless and a whole lot of sexy, tousled, romantic curls are in. Get a modern, yet edgy look that looks like you just rolled out of bed.

How to achieve this look: Blow dry your hair with your hands and not your typical round brush. Once dry, add a texture spray (we love Shu Uemura Art of Hair, Liquid Fabric Mineral Texture Spray). Then section hair into 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch pieces and curl with a 1.25" barrel. After your whole head is curled, gently run your fingers it to give movement.

4. NATURAL BEAUTY. Go for glow. Luminous skin is IN. Gone are the days of the matte skin, radiant complexions are all the rage!

How to achieve this look: Remember that you should illuminate or accentuate your cheekbones, brow bones, and the bridge of your nose. Select a color of foundation that has a luminizer in it to make your life easier. Apply with a foundation brush and blend into your own skin. Dust with a translucent powder to seal the look. (Our favorites: Nars Orgasm Illuminator liquid luminizer, Laura Mercier Radiant Creme Colour, and Dior Poudrier Dentelle Illuminating Lace Effect Powder in Rose Dentelle.)

5. LIKE PUTTY "ON" YOUR HANDS. Nail polish is one of the best accessories to top off an outfit, so with that said, say goodbye to the blacks and navy blues, but definitely try Putty, which is a brown/grey tone.

How to achieve this look: A lighter color can replace a french manicure lovers typical fare, where as, olive skin and darker tones can definitely make a statement with this subtle taupe color. (Our favorites: RGB in Toast, OPI in You Don't Know Jacques, and Deborah Lippmann in Waking Up in Vegas)

365 DAYS OF STYLE: DAY 2

DAY 2: CHAIN GANG. Chain! Chain! Chain! Don't be a fool and start this new year with a CHAIN-GE in your handbag. The unique and vintage feel of a chain handbag is classic and elegant. All the stars have begun to show their love of the timeless chains, you should too!

365 DAYS OF STYLE: DAY 1

DAY 1: SAIL AWAY. Ever since we saw Audrey Tatou portray the lovely stripes in Coco Before Chanel, nautical stripes are sailing back into style. Not a fan of horizontal stripes, fear no more, pair a navy and white striped tee with a denim jacket and white slacks. AHOY HOTTIE!

LILY ALLEN PRESSES PAUSE ON HER MUSIC CAREER

Lily Allen quits music for fashion

Singer and fashion show front row fixture Lily Allen is planning to take a time-out from music for "at least one or two years" in order to pursue a fashion career.
Allen, who has previously starred in Chanel ads and performed at the label’s most recent fashion show, has been promoting cutting-edge designers as well as established luxury brands in the past and was expected by many to "concretise" her passion for fashion in some way or the other.
Now it turns out that way will be in the form of a boutique she plans to open with her sister. To be called Lucy in Disguise, the shop will enable shoppers not only to buy clothes but also to hire or rent them, a concept already existent on some online shopping destinations and upscale vintage shops.
"It’s about getting really nice clothes but letting people rent them for affordable prices," she said, "so they can go out and feel like a million dollars and it won’t cost them a million dollars."
The idea is part of a growing "democratisation" trend in fashion, which has an increasing number of designers taking steps towards widening their reach among the masses.
Allen also plans to launch a record label and test her acting skills during her break.

Q & A: TONI FERRARA

Q & A w/ Celebrity Fashion Stylist, Toni Ferrara for Luxury



I had the pleasure of sitting down with Celebrity Fashion Stylist, Toni Ferrara at one of her favorite lunch spots, Le Pain on trendy Melrose. Ferrara continues to set a strong pace in the industry. This FL-native is a go-getter and doesn't let anyone or anything get in her way. She's been called a true inspiration to many girls who dream of Hollywood's lavish lifestyle.

Kate: Why did you decide to enter a career in fashion styling?

Toni: "I was originally a pre-med major, but then dabbled in the music industry in my late teens, which made me look at fashion and then the fashion bug bit me- HARD! Its been a love affair ever since. I love the way a great fit, silhouette, or pop of color can really boost someone‘s confidence.”

K: How important is fashion in the music industry?

T: “Fashion is important in all industries now, as our generations start to age-gracefully, fashion and style keep us current, young, and trendy. In the music industry, fashion is used for branding the artist, band, or group. It’s an intricate part of their image which is what causes major trends in the industry to occur.”

K: Favorite place to be right now?

T: "On a beach someplace tropical with my significant other, or even the simple luxury of being at home with my doggies cuddling on the couch with a glass of wine after a long day on set. It‘s important to always take time out for yourself.”

K: Significant other? Do we know him?

T: “I am currently dating. I am not going to name, names, or whether you would know him or not. I believe in keeping my love life very private.”

K: The one thing you can not live without?

T: "My family, friends, doggies, my Christian Louboutin heels, and most importantly love. I thought at one point I could, but I was proven wrong on several occasions.”

K: Who have you had the opportunity to work with in your career, thus far?

T: "I‘ve worked with Kate Beckinsale, Carmen Electra, Ryan Seacrest, Antonio Sabato Jr., Elliott Yamin, Sophia Bush, Brittany Snow, just to name a few. I‘ve also been fortunate to be an Editor for Lemonade mag, LA Direct, and OceanView magazines.”

K: What is your observation of LA’s fashion climate?

T: "The beauty of LA is it‘s a blending of what‘s hot on the runways of NY, Paris, and Milan, but with a street edge. It’s unique in it’s ability to allow individual’s their ability to create their own style.”

K: Your inner voice tells you to:

T: "Continue to push myself into other areas of the fashion industry. I believe in an Empire and Rome wasn‘t built in a day. I understand that concept and am willing to continue the build.”

K: A fashion faux pas:

T: "SKINNY JEANS. Period."

K: A fashion tastemaker:

T: "Coco Chanel. I believe she was wise beyond her years. She once said, ‘Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening.’"

K: You are fearless and phenomenal because:

T: "I believe in myself always."

K: Favorite Designer and favorite fashion item:

T: "Tom Ford"….and anything Chanel!"

K: If you could have 2 fashion designers as your parents, who would you choose?

T: “Marc Jacobs and Diane Von Furstenberg.”

Written by Katie Michaels

BEST BEAUTY PRODUCTS BY THE PROS

The make up artists:
If there’s a major red-carpet event, Kay Montano is there, working on stars such as Thandie Newton and Keira Knightley. She was part of the team behind the famous 1993 Calvin Klein Obsession campaign with a naked Kate Moss.


British-born Diane Kendal has worked with Penélope Cruz and Cameron Diaz , as well as the photographers David Sims, Inez van Lamsweerde and Mario Sorrenti. She has long been involved with the Giorgio Armani and Estée Lauder brands.

One of the original celebrity make-up artists, Mary Greenwell worked in the 1980s with Christy Turlington, Cindy Crawford and Diana, Princess of Wales. She is still in high demand and often collaborates with Grace Coddington of American Vogue.

A make-up trendsetter, Pat McGrath is in demand by stars such as Scarlett Johansson and Jennifer Aniston. She has worked with John Galliano since the start of his career and on advertising campaigns for Dolce & Gabbana.

Known for his experimental fantasy make-up, Kabuki – born in Britain and based in New York – has worked with Gwen Stefani, Kylie Minogue, Madonna and Naomi Campbell. He often collaborates with the photographer Steven Klein.

Red lipstick
Kabuki Nars Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Cruella, £17 (narscosmetics.co.uk) A pencil with the consistency of lipstick . Red lips teamed with dewy skin can look old-fashioned, but this matte finish gives it a modern twist.
Pat McGrath Dolce & Gabbana Classic Cream Lipstick in Ultra, £20, from Harrods (020 7730 1234) A deep, cool-based red, ideal for all skin tones. It makes teeth appear whiter, stays for hours, feels silky-smooth and has a delightful scent.

Mary Greenwell Chanel Rouge Allure Laque in 75 Dragon, £23 (020 7493 3836) This is a classic red with a fantastic new formula – it’s somewhere between a lipstick and a gloss.

Kay Montano Chanel Rouge Hydrabase in 60 New York Red, £20 (020 7493 3836) Wonderfully sophisticated and not too orange. I used it on Claudia Schiffer, with just a faint smudge of grey kohl and mascara to keep it modern.

Diane Kendal Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupté in 17 Red Muse, £20 (available nationwide) This is a beautiful classic red. Its creamy texture glides on, leaving lips soft, glossy and slightly plumped up.

Concealer
 

Kabuki Kryolan Dermacolor Camouflage Cream Minipalette, £13.45 (020 7257 6157) Kryolan’s palette contains 16 shades. Use a tiny amount – people put on too much, so it exaggerates rather than conceals. Apply after foundation rather than before.

Pat McGrath Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage Concealer, £25, from Selfridges (0800 123400) Use this sparingly over blemishes. It looks like real skin when applied with a soft brush.

Mary Greenwell Dior Skinflash Radiance Booster Pen, £23 (01932 233900) I love putting something paler on the skin under my eyes. This Dior pen is really modern, the texture never creases and it’s light-reflective.

Kay Montano Clinique Airbrush Concealer, £15 (0870 034 2566) Great for under the eyes. It has a high orange colour, which conceals any blue, and is particularly great for fair and medium skin tones.

Diane Kendal Chanel Estompe Eclat Corrective Concealer Stick, £19 (020 7493 3836) Apply this with your fingers – it warms up the concealer and really melts it into the skin for a clean, seamless look.

Foundation
 
Kabuki Make Up For Ever HD Foundation, £26.50, from Guru (020 7731 4646) I’ve been using a lot of this recently. It’s long-lasting and has a really good colour range. It has shades that are hard to find in other brands.

Pat McGrath Max Factor Natural Minerals Foundation, £12.99, from Boots (boots.com) I use this foundation at shows where it’s a 'no make-up’ look . The light-reflective properties diffuse fine lines and highlight the face beautifully for a healthy glow.

Mary Greenwell Suqqu Foundation, £60, from Selfridges (0800 123400) This is amazing. I’ve been raving about it for a while. I love the consistency, texture and coverage. Every skin I’ve tried it on looks great.

Kay Montano Chanel Vitalumiere Satin Smoothing Fluid Makeup, £30 (020 7493 3836) There’s not one celebrity I know who doesn’t use this – from Salma Hayek to Amy Adams. It looks like you haven’t got any foundation on.

Diane Kendal Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer, £32, from Selfridges (0800 123400) Laura Mercier offers a great range of foundations, from full coverage, down to this light tint, which is great for everyday wear.

Mascara
 
Kabuki Kevyn Aucoin The Mascara, £22.90, from queenbe.ie This is great if you don’t want a thick, heavy lash look – Daphne Guinness loves it. It coats each lash individually and doesn’t leave clumps or flakes.

Pat McGrath Max Factor False Lash Effect Mascara, £10.99, from Boots (boots.com) The applicator wand has finely spaced bristles that separate and coat each lash evenly for a non-clumpy, clean lash look.

Mary Greenwell Estée Lauder Turbolash All Effects Motion Mascara, £28 (0870 034 2566) I’m fascinated by this. As it vibrates it seems to be doing so much more work than ordinary mascara . Don’t miss the outside corner of the top lashes.

Kay Montano Clinique Naturally Glossy Mascara, £14.50 (0870 034 2566) This is great for achieving a natural look – it gives really fine lashes, not cloggy ones. Two coats of this is better than one of thick mascara.

Diane Kendal Maybelline Lash Stiletto Mascara, £7.99 (available nationwide) The brush allows you to get into the roots and also to coat the bottom lashes without clumping.

Powder
 
Kabuki Mac Blot Film, £10 (maccosmetics.co.uk) I’d rather use these little blot papers or loose powder than pressed. Pressed powder tends to build up on the nose as the day wears on.

Pat McGrath Max Factor Crème Puff, £4.45, from Boots (boots.com) Use this over your favourite moisturiser for a fresh-looking face, or over foundation for a perfectly glamorous Hollywood starlet complexion.

Mary Greenwell Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Powder, £27, from Selfridges (0800 13400) This very neutral pressed powder mattes the skin beautifully, and helps to treat the T-zone. It’s a totally fine, translucent powder.

Kay Montano Jurlique Silk Finishing Powder, £24 (jurlique.co.uk) I’m not keen on pressed powder. I find loose powder far more sheer. This one comes in rose, lavender or citrus versions. It feels like genuine skincare.

Diane Kendal Diorskin Poudre Compacte, £26.50 (01932 233900) This covers skin really well, and has a fine texture that won’t cake during the day. Just powder the T-zone, allowing the rest of the face to stay fresh.

Nude lipstick
 
Kabuki Mac Slimshine Lipstick in Bare, £12.50 (maccosmetics.co.uk) Pat this on with a finger or an eyeshadow brush for a softer look. Wearing a nude colour on lips means you can draw more attention to the eyes.

Pat McGrath Dior Addict Lipcolor in Beige Negligee, £19 (01932 233900) This is the perfect consistency to create a natural-looking, sexy pout with just a hint of colour. I also pat it on to the cheeks for a creamy blusher.

Mary Greenwell Suqqu Creamy Lipstick, £24 , from Selfridges (0800 123400) This is gorgeous, creamy 1960s nude. If only a little is applied it adds a hint of colour while also moistening the lips.

Kay Montano Nars Sheer Lipstick in Belle de Jour, £17 (narscosmetics.co.uk) Pair this with a strong, dark eye. Pale colours often have more talc and can be drying, but this one doesn’t go chalky on the lips.

Diane Kendal Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupté in 26 Tender Peach, £20 (available nationwide) This gives the effect of a nude lip, but doesn’t make you look ill. It’s important to get a nude with a bit of colour.

Eyeshadow
 
Kabuki Dior 5-Couleurs Iridescent in Petal Shine, £36 (01932 233900) Layer the darkest shade close to the lashes, and the lightest at the inner corner. Pick from the other three colours to fill in the rest – you can’t go wrong.

Pat McGrath Dolce & Gabbana Eye Colour Quad in Stromboli, £35, from Harrods (020 7730 1234) I apply black all around the eyes, blend out with topaz, use copper in the crease and gold in the inner corners.

Mary Greenwell Guerlain Ombre Eclat Four Shades in Perle d’Argent 480, £33.76, from House of Fraser (0845 602 1073) This creates a delicious 1960s smoky eye. You can wear just one colour or mix with the others.

Kay Montano Les 4 Ombres de Chanel in 93 Smoky Eyes, £34 (020 7493 3836) My favourite – having four shades makes it easier to blend. You can play at being your own make-up artist.

Diane Kendal Nars Duo Eyeshadow in Portobello, £23 (narscosmetics.co.uk). Long-wearing, crease-resistant and sheer – build them up and blend out for a more dramatic effect. Use a good brush and blend well.

Lip-gloss
 
Kabuki Mac Dazzleglass, £14 (maccosmetics.co.uk) For women who are serious about lip-gloss. It has light-refracting particles that give a rich, jewel-like effect. One coat does the trick and produces a lustrous finish.

Pat McGrath Dior Addict Ultra-Gloss Reflect, £17.50 (01932 233900) Models I’ve worked with backstage love this gloss. It comes in a wide variety of colours, delivers high shine, is non-drying and long-lasting – just what every make-up artist needs.

Mary Greenwell Rouge Dior Crème de Gloss, £17.50 (01932 233900) Gloss can be quite messy but this one is great and I love Dior’s colours. It can also be worn over opaque lipsticks to give the appearance of a fuller mouth.

Kay Montano Mac Clear Lipglass, £10 (maccosmetics.co.uk) For real life I prefer lips sheer, but for drama it’s best to go over the top with lip-gloss. Wear it over colour to make a statement.

Diane Kendal Smith’s Rosebud Salve, £6.95, from hqhair.com As you get older, proper lip-gloss is harder to carry off. This everyday salve is more about great grooming – having a hint of lip colour.

Eyeliner
 
Kabuki Diorliner Precision Eyeliner, £21.50 (01932 233900) This makes applying eyeliner almost foolproof, turning any novice into a pro. For drama, use the Black, for a more natural look the Brown. If you’re not afraid of colour, try the Plum.

Pat McGrath Stila Kajal Eyeliner, £13.50, from hqhair.com This pencil glides on smoothly and blends easily for a great smoky eye. Apply to the base of the upper and lower lashes then carefully smudge.

Mary Greenwell Elizabeth Arden Smoky Eyes Powder Pencil in Espresso, £13 (available nationwide) A soft pencil that gets into the roots of the lashes and is more wearable than a liquid liner. Brown is softer and more natural than black.

Kay Montano Ecriture de Chanel Automatic Liquid Eyeliner, £22 (020 7493 3836) Rest this liquid liner on your lash root and press into roots – it doesn’t leave any gaps.

Diane Kendal Mac Fluidline in Blacktrack, £12 (maccosmetics.co.uk) You can use this wet or dry. Put it in the lashline to define the eye then smudge with a cotton bud.

Blush
 
Kabuki Illamasqua Cream Blusher in Rude, £16 (0844 984 1700) I love cream blush – it’s about keeping some dewiness on the face and is more natural than powder. It’s one of those things that will bring your look together.

Pat McGrath Laura Mercier Second Skin Cheek Colour, £18, from Selfridges (0800 123400) I use this when a sun-kissed look is required. It’s sheer and soft and gives a healthy-looking flush.

Mary Greenwell Bourjois Blush, £6.84, from Boots (boots.com) Sheer blush is the best for faint cheek colour – this is sheer, shimmery and lifts the cheeks. I don’t like cream blushes – they fade, are harder to put on and can wipe off your foundation.

Kay Montano Chanel Joues Contraste Powder Blush in 56 Tea Rose, £28 (020 7493 3836). This is a sophisticated colour that suits everybody and is not too shimmery. It’s important to use a good blusher brush so it doesn’t look patchy.

Diane Kendal Nars Blush in Orgasm, £18.50 (narscosmetics.co.uk) Nars makes great blushers that are really easy to wear. Orgasm – a peachy pink with shimmer – is the bestseller.