Dior’s Lipsticks for Fall/Winter 2016/17

Peter Philips, Creative and Image Director of Dior Makeup, has reinterpreted four cult colors from Dior’s history. The House’s first crimson red is revisited in a matte version in 999 Matte. The soft coral red of 080 Red Smile references 080 Red, a fresh and bright lipstick created by Christian Dior in 1959.

With its intense fuchsia, 047 Miss evokes the rose present in the Miss Dior fragrance, conceived by the couturier-perfumer in 1947. Lastly, natural and light 060 Première is an homage to the bois de rose created by Monsieur Dior who gave it the number 60.

 "I designed this Rouge Dior collection so that every woman could express herself by choosing and changing shades as she desired,” explains Peter Philips, who has created a new palette inspired by the House’s couture universe. For the first time, the iconic lipstick appears in a matte version, saturated with glowing pigment. Satin-effect lipsticks are also reinvented to appeal to a woman who’s fearless, fun and unpredictable. Over a sixteen-hour stretch its comfort is unequaled: Rouge Dior acts as a soothing, moisturizing skincare thanks to its base of mango butter and hyaluronic acid spheres.


With a focus on the art of color at the core of his creations, Peter Philips has also created exclusive it shades, four essential hues or extreme matte shades, in intense and striking colors: magnetic blue, purple, reddish-black and gray.

The new Rouge Dior campaign reveals a liberated, assured and radiant Natalie Portman, photographed by David Sims, seductive in her modernity and vitality.

 

Her feel-good mood proves contagious, and recalls Christian Dior’s desire to “dress a woman’s smile”. Today, Peter Philips, as Creative and Image Director of Dior Makeup,  has designed a new palette of striking colors inspired by the House’s couture universe.

 

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Angelika

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Nail Trends You Need to Try

Nail art trends are moving towards unique minimalist designs. Gone are the days of intricate artful designs. These days it’s all about simplicity. Inspire your own nail art with the images below. They all feature minimalist nail looks. Check them out below. You might find a nail look you love!

Go for something that takes very little skill when it comes to nail art yet still makes for a unique look. Try painting some of your nails. Make this look extra unique by using matte nail polish. This seems like an edgy yet simple nail look. 

Check it out below!

 

 

What do you think of this post? Be sure to let me know in the comments section!

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Angelika

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FLOP: Leg Contouring

It started with regular facial contouring. We wanted a more defined look and learned that all it took was some bronzer and highlighter. Then, we refined the concept with “baking” and setting. Now, on the heels of neck contouring, Instagram makeup gurus are introducing leg contouring. 

My question is: Have we gone too far? Listen, I’m all for glammed out looks and over-the-top ways to create the perfect face. I was even into neck contouring! But, for some reason leg contouring feels a little too extreme.

Maybe it’s the fact that we’re photoshopping our bodies in real life when our legs look just fine. In fact, they look perfect. They may not be Giselle Bundchen legs, but they’re your legs and that should be enough, right? Even for a special occasion, this seems a little extreme. Then again, it seems as though Instagram makeup girls are just having some fun and who am I to judge that?

In my opinion, you need to keep the contouring to the face and neck while loving yourself all the way through. Drop the blending brush, girl. Your legs look great as is, but if you want to have a little fun and play with some makeup, I totally understand that too.

What do you think of leg contouring? Too much or not enough? Let me know in the comments section!

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Angelika

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Beauty Tips

When you don’t have enough time to do your makeup in the morning, you end up having to beatify yourself on your commute or when you get to your desk. It’s time to simplify your morning routine because your boss doesn’t need to see you applying mascara when you should be working on that report, trust me. Here are some of my favorite time saving beauty and makeup tips ..

Apply Everything With Your Fingers- Skip searching for the right brush to apply your foundation and use your fingers instead. Brushes are useful but when you have to spend an extra couple of seconds searching for the right one, it’s time to nix them out of your morning routine. Apply a cream eye shadow with your fingers, and dab your concealer under your eyes. Add mascara and you’re out the door.

Add Foundation To Your Favorite Moisturizer- Not only does adding a few drops of foundation into your favorite moisturizer create a dewy tinted moisturizer effect, it also save time on application. Try it!

Apply Your Deodorant Before Bed- Did you know that we’re meant to apply deodorant before going to sleep at night? It gives your skin time to let it activate. So apply your deodorant the right way so when you wake up you can skip yet another step to your morning routine.

Use “Two-In-One” Products- Try to use a lip and cheek tint, or a thin brown liner that doubles as an eyebrow brush. You can even use your lip balm through your hair to help tame flyaway hair. These products are handy for when you just need something as your running out the door.

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Angelika

www.styleupbyangel.com

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Beauty Rules - true or not ?

Have you ever wondered what the real truth is behind some of those wild beauty myths that have been around for decades? Like the ones your grandma always used to tell you: stop frowning, you’ll get wrinkles or don’t cross your legs, you’ll end up with spider veins. So many of these sayings have been around for so long, it’s really tough to know if there’s any truth behind them or not. Not sure what’s real and what’s simply a saying passed on for generations? Keep reading as we take a look: myth vs. fact, decoding the beauty rules.

Myth: Crossing your legs will give you varicose veins.

Turns out this one is total myth. Most people who have pronounced varicose veins are genetically predisposed to them or they do the opposite of crossing their legs – they stand all day. Believe it or not, standing makes your whole vascular system work even harder to pump blood through your veins all the way to your heart and varicose veins are a result of this system not working at 100% peak performance.

Myth: Frowning causes wrinkles

Believe it or not, this one is actually partially true. If you spend the majority of your life frowning, there is a pretty good chance you may end up with a few frown lines, however there are a whole heap of other factors that contribute to wrinkles. Aging being the number one contributor to wrinkles is part of the natural course of life. Over time, skin begins to lose its elasticity and its ability to quickly bounce back. Other contributors to wrinkles include sun damage and smoking. Frowning (and smiling!) are both contributors but definitely not the main cause.

Myth: Hair can clean itself

This one is certainly a hot topic, as many of us would love to skip out on our daily shampoo, conditioner and blow-drying regimen that takes up so much time – wouldn’t it be wonderful if your hair actually could clean itself? Turns out, this one is true. In order to make this happen, you have to retire your locks from their dependence on shampoo – and, that can be a process. Your hair actually has loads of natural oils, which are stripped by using shampoo and conditioner. When those natural oils are restored, your hair actually can maintain its natural beauty by simply rinsing it with warm water. The natural oils will resist buildup of dirt and you’ll have shiny, gorgeous hair.

Myth: You can get rid of cellulite

Sadly, while it is possible to exfoliate and moisturize, as well as tone and exercise, in order to reduce the appearance of cellulite, there’s no way to completely get rid of it. And it has nothing to do with weight – this lumpy, dimpled flesh is caused by subcutaneous fat deposits visible on the exterior. The best you can hope for is a reduced appearance.

Myth: Drinking water prevents skin dehydration

Unfortunately, water can do many great things but keeping dry skin moisturized isn’t one of them. Oil is what will keep your skin moisturized. Using non-acnegenic  oils will keep your skin moist and supple, looking younger, and healthier. Don’t attempt to continually  splash water on your face because it will actually cause skin to dry out even more. Make sure your facial moisturizer is doing what it says it will. If it isn’t working for you, talk to a dermatologist to rule out any medical conditions and to find a better solution.

Myth: Brushing hair 100 times a day will make it shiny

This is completely false. As a matter of fact, over-brushing your hair can cause it to break. Brushing it a few times will help distribute natural scalp oils throughout your hair, but don’t overdo it. Be as gentle as you can in order to not cause damage.

Myth: Shaving will cause your hair to grow out thicker

Completely untrue. Because shaving cuts hair at the base, where it is thickest, it will grow from that point making it appear thicker. But it will not change the texture or thickness of your hair. It will only remove the thin protuberance. Feel free to shave – just make sure to moisturize afterwards. Or, if you prefer to skip the shave and try something else, waxing or hair removal creams will give you a longer lasting effect.

What beauty myths have you debunked?

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Angelika

www.styleupbyangel.com

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