Pin-Up Peached Spring/Summer 2010

By Katrina Barrion, Creative Director for GIELLA custom blend cosmetics.

Spring runways had several important looks. Some of which were Safari, Nautical and anything RED. However it is undeniable that the trend which made the most appearances on the runway is Lingerie. This look is about owning your sexuality. It oozes confidence and has a very Parisian feel to it. Be a sophisticated flirt!

The modern twist to this look is that the lingerie is to be worn as the top layer. If you thought the creamy cashmere from last season felt nice, it doesn't compare to the silk satin and delicate lace in spring. This look can be tricky to pull off. Not everyone is comfortable wearing a brazier over a silk blouse. So for a more conservative way to layer would be a lace cami under an organza blouse with a loose flowing pajama like pant.

Lingerie and boostiers have become Dolce and Gabbana's signature look. Some of the designers who focused on this look for this season are Valentino, Marc Jacobs, Victor & Rolf, Christian Dior and Alexander Wang.

As for shoes flats are the way to go. All the big names in shoes have put beautiful delicate details on the classic ballet flat. In accessories Lucite is the new gold. See-thru accessories in bracelets, necklaces and even clutch purses are a new must have. This compliments the lingerie and doesn't overpower it.

FACE: Full coverage foundation all over the face with a dusting of translucent powder.
Contour your cheeks with a face powder that is a few shades darker than your skin (4-6 Tan or 6-8 Blue). Dab on some salmon colored blush (Muse) in the apples and blend downward into the contour. Highlight cheekbones with a powder shimmer (Seductive).

EYES: line upper and lower rim with charcoal liner (Blindfold). Then take a stiff brush (#10) and smudge lines. Lightly sweep a warm brown (Bedroom eyes) on the lids and into the crease. Use a short bristle brush to smoke out the outer quarter of the lid with Truffle eye shadow. Truffle can be dragged down to the lower lash line for a more dramatic look. Trace the under the brow with a lighter shadow like Vanilla Cream.

LIPS: Peach lips are the hottest trend in makeup for spring 2010. Although peach and coral have been known as difficult colors to wear with a little lip liner and confidence you too can be current and trendy!
Prime lips with lip boostier then line them lightly with a nude lip liner (Center fold). Fill in lips with a peach lipstick (Caramelon). Finish off with a matching gloss (Juicy Melon).

NAILS: L ‘Orange, a vibrant orange with a touch of red.

Keep peace in your soul.

Photo by Susan Giella


Be gentle with yourself.
You are a child of the universe,
no less than the trees and the stars.
In the noisy confusion of life,
keep peace in your soul.

(Max Ehrmann)

 

Photo: Courtesy of Susan Giella

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WORLDWIDE BIGGIES LAUNCHES A NEW VIDEO GAME FOR THE FASHION FORWARD SET: Fashion Finder: Secrets of Fashion NYC Edition

A definite must-try, especially if you like fashion, creativity and games! Blaine Graboyes is one of the creative minds behind this video game, Fashion Finder: Secrets of Fashion NYC Edition. Abigail Andrews, one of the main characters, is indeed a fashionista and works for a fashion magazine. Her quest is to find the hottest trends around New York City before Fashion Week – the biggest event in the industry - arrives. Her job is to find objects, skills and fashion items of all sorts to save the struggling magazine by revitalizing the once popular trendspotting pages.

Featuring intense magazine-worthy graphics, Fashion Finder: Secrets of Fashion™ is a “hidden object” game that gives players a glimpse into Abbie’s world as she visits runway shows, photo shoots, designer boutiques, glamorous models and more. The game features 20 stylish Locations, 24 challenging Levels, more than 80 fashionable Assignments and over 1,000 Hidden Objects.

She even has her own custom blend lipstick made for her by GIELLA custom blend cosmetics, as well as all of her friends.

So check out the review (http://tinyurl.com/ra7l5z) and where to buy it and even get to play it FREE for one hour.

Spring 2009 Makeup Trend: Illumineyes

Spring is finally here. Enjoy the warmth of the sun, playfulness in the air and boldness in the clothing and shoes. Here is the direction from Katrina Barrion, creative director at GIELLA.

Fashion Trends
Over the top, feel good clothes, pieces that uplift your spirit. Classic and understated is out. The clothes have lots of embellishments. The feeling is loud and vibrant, with lots of leg being shown.
Accessories are back in full force. Bracelets are being stacked. Necklaces are being doubled. Shoes are very eye catching this season. New shapes but still a lot of metallic shoes, some with crystal detailing.

Some designers and key notes:

Ralph Lauren –lots of exotic jewelry, bravado, spectacular
Donna Karan – glamorous, shattered crystals
Badgley Mischka - Sparkly lace and tulle
Zac Posen- high voltage party-wear, over the top evening wear.
Omnialuo-Extravagant evening wear
Sabyasachi-alluring prints and embroidery
Marni-Pizzazz, jolt of energy, eclectic on steriods.
Versace- tight and tiny, giant crystals
Aquilano rismondi- extravagant embellishments.
Gucci- vivid colors, rich in color play
Chado ralph rucci- flamboyant, gentle draping

Spring Makeup Trend
Fresh and healthy…with a focus on Brightening the eyes. Natural pink lips and cheeks with luminous skin.

Eyes
Use a warm light shimmer on eyelids with Crystal; Earth, a Hazelnut brown on the outer crease and corner; and a thin Black eye liner on upper lash line coupled with Lambent, an amber colored eye liner along lower lash line. MOST importantly, use brightly and illuminated on the inner corner of the eyes the Illumineyes eye pencil, followed with tons of mascara and subtle if no brows.

Skin
Skin is flawless with Floodlight highlight on cheek bones apples and forehead. Mineral powder for the T-zone area.

Cheeks
Cheeks have natural pink blush in Lucent placed just below the apples and a light contour.

Lips
Lips get a natural pink opaque lipstick Tap kiss with a flesh colored lip pencil Nude topped with a shimmer gloss in Glare.

Nails
Mid-value seafoam green in Aqua Verde.