Rachel Weisz ranks 10/10

 

If Rachel Weisz were to offer herself up on plater during a MKR (My Kitchen Rules) dinner party, I’m sure she would get three ten out of tens. Ten out of ten for hair, ten out of ten for makeup and ten out of ten for her dress (by Victoria Beckham), but I don’t know if that last score should be put down to her amazing body - I’ll let you decide that one.

Blame the above analogy on my current fixation on all things cooking (baking in particular), but what Rachel revealed at the LA Premiere of OZ The Great and the Powerful was in one word – decadent.

In this post I’ve decided to pinpoint the exact elements of her makeup that made her look so flawless on the night.

1.      Start with an amazing base. For an evening look like Rachel’s, I recommend a sheer hard working foundation opposed to your daily BB cream. I’d use Sheer Luminous Fluid Foundation by Burberry, rather fitting really, since Rachel is an English rose. ($75)

2.      Rachel’s cheeks have been given a delicate wash of pink rouge. To copy this look carefully sweep the smallest amount Bourjois Sculpting Duo Effect Blush which works to enhance the cheekbones.

3.      Those brows! Have a close look at the image of Rach. She has no patchiness or sparse zones in her brows. They complete and frame her face. I’d use my go-to brow kit by Young blood – Brow Artiste.

4.      For the lips, coat them in a luxurious lip gloss. I’d go for Lancôme L’Absolu Crème de Brillance Lipgloss in shade 220 for a more fresh finish.

5.      To add a slight plum tone to the eyelids ( a great hue if you are of a fairer complexion) try the CK One Color Powder Eyeshadow Quad. The plum tone that I was searching for was found in this adorable compact, I’ve also found that the new CK One makeup range packs a punch in terms of pigmented colours, a big plus.

 6.      For the eyelashes, I’d apply Ardell’s Whispies. They are cheap (yay!) and look totally natural when applied correctly.

7.      To define the eyes like Rachel you will need to draw on liquid eyeliner. Try Max Factor Glide & Define Liquid Eyeliner, the actual applicator looks like a pen rather then a tiny bristled brush, so you’re less likely to make mistakes. Carefully line your upper lashes until both eyes have reached symmetry. For the bottom lash line you will need a piece of paper (bare with me here) and place it on a slight angle which gravitates towards the bottom of your eye lobe. With your liquid eyeliner, draw from the middle of your bottom lashes outwards, making sure to draw over the paper. Once you lift the paper away you will have a sharp line with a great geometric element like Rachel’s. To soften, take a brown eye shadow and delicately sweet under your lower lashes to create a seamless finish.

 

That’s it girlies. I hope you are all having a really relaxing Sunday. My plans are to hit the gym, catch up with friends, get on top of all my writing for the week and organise my makeup boxes. What about you?

SS x

Red Carpet Fashion Awards at the Golden Globes 2013

The world’s best cinematic and televised actresses frocked up for the red carpet today, and boy did they put on a great show.

 This came as no real shock; it’s the Golden Globes after all. My pondering was more devoted to who would break away from the fash-pack, or be brave enough to take a risk within their couture wardrobe (or borrowed one).

 I was a tad bit disappointed with Sienna Miller who normally gets it so right, wore a powdery-pink embellished number that screamed mother-of-the-bride.

 Heidi Klum seemed to wear an obvious curvaceous gown (yawn, we all saw that coming) and Sarah Hyland tried to throw her innocent  choices of yesteryear out the window and opt for a cleavage revealing dress that just looked a little wrong. What was with the Fran Fine hair as well? I think she was channelling her fellow on screen actress, Sofia Vergara.

 Oh and Taylor Swift, sure the gown was gorgeous, but it was on you. So I can’t say I liked it much. Try smiling or something eh?

So after all this hating, I was delighted when a whole hoard of up-and-comers took me by surprise. They were brave. They were fierce (in a Beyonce kind of way), and they out shone pretty much every A-lister there... bar one. 

My first place goes to a red carpet regular, and this year she has cemented herself as a great. I wouldn’t be surprised if in 2080 my future great-grandchildren were to buy antique coasters with her face adorning them. That’s how big she is now. 

So without holding you up much longer with my rambling, here is the best and exactly why:

Runners up:

1.       Stacy Kiebler, you got the fashion formula just right. You choose to show off your slender well toned shoulders and arms, but left us envious over your body that was, actually, all covered up. You didn’t opt for the ultra-popular side split (cough cough Eva Longoria), and so you looked chic yet sexy all at once. 

 .       Rachel Weisz could you look any more French if you tried? I think not. I love how we can imagine exactly what that little cinched LBD would look on you, but the sheer polka dot textile adds a cute touch. 

 .       Zooey Deschanel, wow, red really is your colour! The love heart neckline with a full-bodied skirt makes this dress very Disney Princess, but who better to pull it off then kooky you. Kudos for sticking to your signature style. Stylists... eh, what are they good for?

      3^rd place: Michelle Dockery, you kind of looked like you were dipped into the same liquid gold that the golden globes are made from, but it works for you! This slimming, very flattering gown offsets your red tinged hair perfectly. Your accessories were not cluttered, but refined coming from the same style story. 

2^nd Place: Katherine Mcphee, today you proved makeup alone is not your only talent. You also pull off stellar avant-garde looks. I expected you to wear something very feminine, you did not. I like shock factor. Oh, and those heels, the front strap looks invisible... love it you cheeky dev you.

1^st place: Anne Hathaway, this outfit is far from miserable. You’ve really come into your own, I’m glad that you left your neck bare and kept your hair and makeup simple. You also didn’t fake tan, and for the better. You owned your own presence. I don’t think anyone could have pulled off white the same way you did today. This ensemble? It’s your best yet. 

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SS x