Showing posts with label fashion. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fashion. Show all posts
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
Friday, October 18, 2013
Undead Doll (knife not included)
Are you flabbergasted about what to do for your Halloween outfit this year? Want to have some fun with your make-up and use up old false lashes?? Sick and tired of slutty store bought costumes?
Well then my lovelies, a dead doll is the look for you this Halloween season, and here is how you can do it in 20 mins flat:
1. Put liquid latex over your eyebrows, (yes I'm serious), then put a layer from the corner of your mouth up towards your temples, think the Joker from Batman. Let it dry until stickiness is gone, and it feels just like plastic on your face.
2. Apply a luminous heavy foundation all over your face, (including your covered eyebrows even your lips, how weird do you look????), let dry and then apply a second layer. This is to really achieve the flawless doll look and will look much better in pictures.
3. Set with powder, don't afraid to be heavy handed with the powder as the products will need something to grab on-to later on.
4. Use a white eye pencil to white out your lash line and then create a circle under your eyes to make them more round. The circle should begin in your tear duct and end at your outer lash, you only need to make them more round, not larger.
5. Fill in the circle with white liner, heavy white eyeshadow (matte) or my favourite, white facepaint.
6. Line the "round eyes" with black liner, cut false lashes down to lower lash size and apply to the black liner under your eye, as bottom lashes. Then draw on eyebrows, just above your real ones, use an angle brush and a brown eyeshadow, but remember they don't have to look real, but they do need to look exactly the same on both sides. (That did take me a while to get right, symmetry is not a strength of mine!)
Check out this picture for the look:
6. Apply a pink eyeshadow(or any colour you like really) on your lids, for me it didn't really matter as my fringe mostly covered it. You could also leave them bare for a real Barbie look.
6. The eyes are the most important part for making you look like a doll, so you can clump two or three sets of false lashes together for the top lashes, and apply them as close to the lash line as possible. This really adds to the doll-like roundness of your super creepy eyes!
7. Contour your cheeks and apply a rosy colour to the apples to make them look more rounded (you can add a few freckles if your going to be a rag-doll)
8. Apply a lip liner to the lips, going just outside your natural lipline to make them slightly bigger and unnatural looking, or you can just draw on smaller lips, Geisha style.
9. This is the fun part!!!!!!! Using your finger nail scratch at the middle of the plastic latex, tearing and ripping it a little. Then apply a read lip stain along the lines, it totally looks like scars and blood :) If you have fake blood lying around, you can pour a little on, and let it run through the "scar".
.JPG)
10. Do your hair in whichever doll style you like (pigtails is defo easiest), choose your dolliest clothes grab your knife and your bunny, and hey presto, your a walking talking living.....well Undead Doll!!
I hope you liked my Undead Doll tutorial, if you have any questions, please add a comment, or a suggestion to change something.
Happy Halloween everyone :)
Le Grá,
F.A.S.H.
Well then my lovelies, a dead doll is the look for you this Halloween season, and here is how you can do it in 20 mins flat:
1. Put liquid latex over your eyebrows, (yes I'm serious), then put a layer from the corner of your mouth up towards your temples, think the Joker from Batman. Let it dry until stickiness is gone, and it feels just like plastic on your face.
2. Apply a luminous heavy foundation all over your face, (including your covered eyebrows even your lips, how weird do you look????), let dry and then apply a second layer. This is to really achieve the flawless doll look and will look much better in pictures.3. Set with powder, don't afraid to be heavy handed with the powder as the products will need something to grab on-to later on.
4. Use a white eye pencil to white out your lash line and then create a circle under your eyes to make them more round. The circle should begin in your tear duct and end at your outer lash, you only need to make them more round, not larger.
5. Fill in the circle with white liner, heavy white eyeshadow (matte) or my favourite, white facepaint.
6. Line the "round eyes" with black liner, cut false lashes down to lower lash size and apply to the black liner under your eye, as bottom lashes. Then draw on eyebrows, just above your real ones, use an angle brush and a brown eyeshadow, but remember they don't have to look real, but they do need to look exactly the same on both sides. (That did take me a while to get right, symmetry is not a strength of mine!)
Check out this picture for the look:
.JPG) |
| This was the trial run, I used pencil which didn't work as well as the white face paint. |
6. Apply a pink eyeshadow(or any colour you like really) on your lids, for me it didn't really matter as my fringe mostly covered it. You could also leave them bare for a real Barbie look.
6. The eyes are the most important part for making you look like a doll, so you can clump two or three sets of false lashes together for the top lashes, and apply them as close to the lash line as possible. This really adds to the doll-like roundness of your super creepy eyes!
7. Contour your cheeks and apply a rosy colour to the apples to make them look more rounded (you can add a few freckles if your going to be a rag-doll)
8. Apply a lip liner to the lips, going just outside your natural lipline to make them slightly bigger and unnatural looking, or you can just draw on smaller lips, Geisha style.
9. This is the fun part!!!!!!! Using your finger nail scratch at the middle of the plastic latex, tearing and ripping it a little. Then apply a read lip stain along the lines, it totally looks like scars and blood :) If you have fake blood lying around, you can pour a little on, and let it run through the "scar".
.JPG)
10. Do your hair in whichever doll style you like (pigtails is defo easiest), choose your dolliest clothes grab your knife and your bunny, and hey presto, your a walking talking living.....well Undead Doll!!
I hope you liked my Undead Doll tutorial, if you have any questions, please add a comment, or a suggestion to change something.
Happy Halloween everyone :)
Le Grá,
F.A.S.H.
Sunday, October 6, 2013
Voting Time - Uggs: where do you stand?
Now that we had our vote about the little things, the big question still needs to be addressed:
Uggs: favourite footwear or ugg-ly?
Just click the link and have your say:
Sunday, September 29, 2013
Stylist Tips: Don't blow the bank to update your look!
Hi girlies, sorry it's been so long since my last post, but I was super busy with a new job( #yippee!) So here's my newest post! Enjoy :)
As we are told about all the new trends, styles and fashion updates, I find myself thinking about winning the Euromillions, just to try to keep up with all the shiny new clothes, shoes, accessories, and jewellery that I would love to make mine!
However, there are many tips and tricks that stylists use to keep themselves high up on the fashion ladder, so lets do the top 3!
1. All stylists know that accessories are key to any statement, and it's no different when updating your look from season to season. This season punk is huge, tartan and animal print is everywhere. Wear an animal print scarf, or a tartan wristband, and even something as small as a pair of spiked earrings, or an ear cuff can add a touch of punk to an outfit. (P.S. Don't forget your deep berry lipstick or stain to really punk it up)
2. Invest in a statement piece, that can be worn many different ways, like this skirt from Gossip, in Wexford, it takes you from day to night easily, and that's just two ways of wearing it!
If it's beauty AW13 your looking for, here's a great video from Elle stained lips, big brows and pale luminous skin......oh welcome Autumn (*throws bottle of tan into the bin)
As we are told about all the new trends, styles and fashion updates, I find myself thinking about winning the Euromillions, just to try to keep up with all the shiny new clothes, shoes, accessories, and jewellery that I would love to make mine!
However, there are many tips and tricks that stylists use to keep themselves high up on the fashion ladder, so lets do the top 3!
1. All stylists know that accessories are key to any statement, and it's no different when updating your look from season to season. This season punk is huge, tartan and animal print is everywhere. Wear an animal print scarf, or a tartan wristband, and even something as small as a pair of spiked earrings, or an ear cuff can add a touch of punk to an outfit. (P.S. Don't forget your deep berry lipstick or stain to really punk it up)
2. Invest in a statement piece, that can be worn many different ways, like this skirt from Gossip, in Wexford, it takes you from day to night easily, and that's just two ways of wearing it!
 |
| FASHbloggers Set from polyvore.com |
3. Although stylists are primarily focused on fashion, they can also branch out into hair and make-up, giving tips on trends in gruaig and make-up too. If you really fancy breaking out of the box, try a mo-hawk updo that is A-mazing. I especially love Kim Kardashians sleek half up half down, its punk, but totally modern and pretty to boot!
If it's beauty AW13 your looking for, here's a great video from Elle stained lips, big brows and pale luminous skin......oh welcome Autumn (*throws bottle of tan into the bin)
So there is is girlies, you don't have to break the bank, or blow your budget to be on the top rung of the fashion ladder, and although I used punk as the example, you can do this with any trend.
Again ladies, any and all questions are welcome, leave a comment on the page if you like it, or maybe have something to add to it yourself, I love hearing new tips :)
Le Grá,
<3 F.A.S.H. <3
Thursday, September 5, 2013
The Wexfordian : August : Shop Summer Sales for Winter Style
As a great Summer now moves into Autumn, the shops are full
of Summer merchandise on sale. And as I trawl among the floral dresses and
floaty Summer skirts, the thoughts of Winter are on my mind (unfortunately) But
don’t despair ladies, there are plenty of ways snap up a Summer bargain to use
for your Winter style in Winter, providing you follow these 5 golden rules.
1.
Think
layers. Denim shorts and skater
skirts can be worn with leggings and converse for a colder days, as the Rebel look is still on trend for Winter. Cue more
over the top studded leather bracelets and tartan accessories.
2.
Maxis can
still be worn in Winter. This could be a more difficult trend to carry off,
but as long as it’s not a Summer colour or floral, you can rock it with shoe
boots, a long sleeve top and a cardigan.
P.S. Don’t forget your beanie, to really hit the fashion nail on the head!
http://fashblogger.polyvore.com/ ( follow me :) )
3. Watch this colour. Navy is the main
colour this season with Burgundies and Reds, Purple, and 40 Shades of Green
close behind. Look out for these colours in sale items, especially in skater
skirts and flowing tops to pair with skinny jeans and shoe-boots.
4.
Precious
metals and gleaming gemstones. Embellishments and metallic are continuing
into the cold times to come. Keep an eye out for glittering golds and all
things adorned. You can bet that one of your favourite Summer dresses can be
rocked with tights and boots instead of bare legs and sandals.
5.
Mad for
midis. The midi skirt is still going strong for Winter, this calf level
beaut is a fashionista’s best friend this winter. Team with a pair of pointy
pumps or even these dainty front bow booties from Penneys, a steal for €15!
And that’s all folks, a quick spring from
Summer to Winter! The main rule is to steer clear of long floaty and bright and
white florals as they are strictly Summerwear. A top sty-lusts tip is bring a
pair of black tights and winter boots with you and try them on in the shop to
see what they are like together.
Enjoy your last days of Summer…..
Le Grá,
F.A.S.H.
Check out The Wexfordian :)
Check out The Wexfordian for extra FASH blog info
http://digital.turn-page.com/i/149258
Le Grá,
F.A.S.H
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Shop Summer Sales for Winter Style
As a great Summer now moves into Autumn, the shops are full
of Summer merchandise on sale. And as I trawl among the floral dresses and
floaty Summer skirts, the thoughts of Winter are on my mind (unfortunately) But
don’t despair ladies, there are plenty of ways snap up a Summer bargain to use
for your Winter style, providing you follow these 5 golden rules.
1.
Think
layers. Denim shorts and skater
skirts can be worn with leggings and converse for a colder days, as the Rebel look is still on trend for Winter. Cue more
over the top studded leather bracelets and tartan accessories.
2.
Maxis can
still be worn in Winter. This could be a more difficult trend to carry off,
but as long as it’s not a Summer colour or floral, you can rock it with shoe
boots, a long sleeve top and a cardigan.
P.S. Don’t forget your beanie, to really hit the fashion nail on the head!
3. Watch this colour. The main colours this season are Navy, Burgundies and Reds, Purple, and 40 Shades of Green
close behind. Look out for these colours in sale items, especially in skater
skirts and flowing tops to pair with skinny jeans and shoe-boots.
4.
Precious
metals and gleaming gemstones. Embellishments and metallic are continuing
into the cold times to come. Keep an eye out for glittering golds and all
things adorned. You can bet that one of your favourite Summer outfits can be
rocked with tights and boots instead of bare legs and sandals.
5.
Mad for
midis. The midi skirt is still going strong for Winter, this calf level
beaut is a fashionista’s best friend this winter. Team with a pair of pointy
pumps or even these dainty front bow booties from Penneys, a steal for €15!
And
that’s all folks, a quick spring from Summer to Winter! The main rule is to
steer clear of bright florals as they are strictly Summerwear. A top
stylists tip is to bring a pair of black tights and winter boots (loike shoeboots) with you and try
them on in the shop to see what they are like together.
Enjoy
your last days of Summer
Le
Grá,
F.A.S.H.
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Amazing Maxis @........Tesco??
Would you look at these beauties from Tesco!? I know I this is my second post about Tesco clothes in a short while, but I swear on the baby Jesus that they have the best maxi dresses around. I loathe spending big money on maxi's because let's face it, our Summer lasts approx. 2 days...... :(
They start at only €25, upto €32 and are perfect for a BBQ or to put in a suitcase for your holiers (any chance you can fit me in too?)
The material in these beauts is super-soft, and some might not even need ironing after washing......a miracle!
Let me know what you think girls :)
Le Grá,
F.A.S.H
They start at only €25, upto €32 and are perfect for a BBQ or to put in a suitcase for your holiers (any chance you can fit me in too?)
Le Grá,
F.A.S.H
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
How to: Wear the crop top without showing it all off :)
If the thought of baring your midriff sends shivers of terror through your spine this is the article for you. Remember when we said the 90's was back, well its back with a BOOMMM baby, and with it comes all those crop tops, belly barer's and short shirts that we dread.
Who can forget these terrific tums of the 90's?
Now, if like me, you think that "it's great for Britney, Christina and Gwen, but I aint got no personal trainer to make me look like that!" then were on the same page, so here are a few tips to wear your crop top without showing it all off:
1. Use sheer/ lacy fabrics to cover it up, but show a hint.
You can wear your crop top, but wear a sheer shirt / chiffon top/ lace long sleeve under or over it, that way, if you are a little conscious of revealing your midriff, you can still wear the trend.
2. Wear high waist trousers/skirt/shorts to nearly meet the crop top
This is a favourite of mine, it's nearly a cheat, but not quite! Wear your high waist trousers, skirt, shorts and leave about an inch between it and the crop top, this gap should be above your hips, on your rib cage, to skim across the narrowest part of your torso. To really kick it up a notch, wear a pencil skirt and a statement necklace, or a matching top and bottom, like Katy Perry at the Kids Choice Awards last week
3. Layer it up
Still not comfortable with showing skin, layer up that crop top for zero skin baring. wear over a dress, a top, or a long sleeve top for maximum style with zero fuss.
So there you go ladies, how to wear your crop top without showing it all off!
Here are some websites with various types of crop top on them, my top tip is just to be sure of the LENGTH you want, because there are so many types :
http://www.asos.com/search/crop-top?hrd=1&q=crop+top
http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/shop?query=crop+top
topshop - crop top (try say that 10 times!!)
And don't forget your local shops, you can try before you buy!
As always, if you have questions, requests, or comments please, please post them here, (you can be as anonymous and mysterious as you like ) or on the Facebook page, don't forget to like and share
Le grá,
F.A.S.H
Who can forget these terrific tums of the 90's?
Now, if like me, you think that "it's great for Britney, Christina and Gwen, but I aint got no personal trainer to make me look like that!" then were on the same page, so here are a few tips to wear your crop top without showing it all off:
1. Use sheer/ lacy fabrics to cover it up, but show a hint.
You can wear your crop top, but wear a sheer shirt / chiffon top/ lace long sleeve under or over it, that way, if you are a little conscious of revealing your midriff, you can still wear the trend.
 |
| Or instead you can take a lace crop top like this and wear it over a black tank top. |
This is a favourite of mine, it's nearly a cheat, but not quite! Wear your high waist trousers, skirt, shorts and leave about an inch between it and the crop top, this gap should be above your hips, on your rib cage, to skim across the narrowest part of your torso. To really kick it up a notch, wear a pencil skirt and a statement necklace, or a matching top and bottom, like Katy Perry at the Kids Choice Awards last week
3. Layer it up
Still not comfortable with showing skin, layer up that crop top for zero skin baring. wear over a dress, a top, or a long sleeve top for maximum style with zero fuss.
 |
| On ASOS right now, team with a bandeau long top for luscious layers |
So there you go ladies, how to wear your crop top without showing it all off!
Here are some websites with various types of crop top on them, my top tip is just to be sure of the LENGTH you want, because there are so many types :
http://www.asos.com/search/crop-top?hrd=1&q=crop+top
http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/shop?query=crop+top
topshop - crop top (try say that 10 times!!)
And don't forget your local shops, you can try before you buy!
As always, if you have questions, requests, or comments please, please post them here, (you can be as anonymous and mysterious as you like ) or on the Facebook page, don't forget to like and share
Le grá,
F.A.S.H
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Pre-loved clothes- that jacket's not just for Christmas
Call them thrift shops, bargain basements, or charity stores, these hidden gems are the most trendy places to rummage through nowadays.
Forget River Island, Topshop and ASOS, pop down to your loved pre-loved clothes shop. Did you know Katy Perry used to shop in pre-loved clothes shops in San Francisco? And look at her now!
There are some rules though that you must abide by to really get the most out of your pre-loved bargains :) These are practical and fashion based, so have a read, and myabe your next fav ourfit will be pre-loved!
Rules for preloved clothes
1.ALWAYS wash the clothes first. You don't know where they have been or who they have been with. Scary part over....promise :)
2.Look for clothes with tags, these are the best find. (How many times have you bought something only to give it away, with tags intact....)
3. Check the zip/buttons/detailing/stains/washing instructions, its a bargain until you find the zip is busted, it has a huge stain down the front or it can only be washed in holy water under a full moon (slight exaggeration I know :P )
4. Ask "Will I really wear this?" Remember, it's only great if you will wear it. Just beacuse it's cheap does not mean that you want to waste money on it,
5. Look for really unusual pieces, they are the best types of buy, and the ones you will get best wear out of. Don't be afaid to ask if you are looking for something in particular.
There are plenty of online second-hand shops too, Oxfam even has this bridal one
Some prime examples are :
www.ebay.ie
www.babybay.ie check out this page for special baby tips :)
www.donedeal.ie
and this page will help you with various designer swop shops:
http://www.whatshewears.ie/sell-swop-or-designer-consignment-shop/
And look at Shutterbug, they are having a sale €20 per kg of clothes in Kilkenny on the 3oth March
So that's it ladies, give pre-loved a chance and show that old jacket some new love, it's not just for Christmas :)
Le Grá,
F.A.S.H
Forget River Island, Topshop and ASOS, pop down to your loved pre-loved clothes shop. Did you know Katy Perry used to shop in pre-loved clothes shops in San Francisco? And look at her now!
There are some rules though that you must abide by to really get the most out of your pre-loved bargains :) These are practical and fashion based, so have a read, and myabe your next fav ourfit will be pre-loved!
Rules for preloved clothes
1.ALWAYS wash the clothes first. You don't know where they have been or who they have been with. Scary part over....promise :)
2.Look for clothes with tags, these are the best find. (How many times have you bought something only to give it away, with tags intact....)
3. Check the zip/buttons/detailing/stains/washing instructions, its a bargain until you find the zip is busted, it has a huge stain down the front or it can only be washed in holy water under a full moon (slight exaggeration I know :P )
4. Ask "Will I really wear this?" Remember, it's only great if you will wear it. Just beacuse it's cheap does not mean that you want to waste money on it,
5. Look for really unusual pieces, they are the best types of buy, and the ones you will get best wear out of. Don't be afaid to ask if you are looking for something in particular.
There are plenty of online second-hand shops too, Oxfam even has this bridal one
Some prime examples are :
www.ebay.ie
www.babybay.ie check out this page for special baby tips :)
www.donedeal.ie
and this page will help you with various designer swop shops:
http://www.whatshewears.ie/sell-swop-or-designer-consignment-shop/
And look at Shutterbug, they are having a sale €20 per kg of clothes in Kilkenny on the 3oth March
 |
| I'll see you there :) |
So that's it ladies, give pre-loved a chance and show that old jacket some new love, it's not just for Christmas :)
Le Grá,
F.A.S.H
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Wedding Guest WOW factor.....
As Spring has well and trully began, and the shops unveil their new styles, it's time to shop for THAT dress for wedding your attending, and if you are like me, you don't want just any old dress.....you want THE dress.
But have you ever thought that the dress is just a dress, and it's the accessories that give it the WOW factor.....
Why not buy or rent a hat, they are after making a huge resurgence, especially in the last two years
Just be careful that you are comfortable in it, and it suits the dress. You would not want an "ugly step-sister" moment, like poor Eugenie and Beatrice of the English Royal Family:
I'm going head over heels for her hats! I know what your thinking, well of course you can't afford those ones, but who says you cant rent one!
They're are som many hat rental shops and stylists all over this fiar isle, only waiting for you to make an appointment, and they range from €30 upto....well, you might not want to know how high it can go...... :)
If you just google hat hire ireland (or click on my link), you can find any colour and style you like.
So there you go, set your hat on a hat for your next wedding guest soiree, and hear the compliments rolling in :)
Le Grá,
F.A.S.H
But have you ever thought that the dress is just a dress, and it's the accessories that give it the WOW factor.....
Why not buy or rent a hat, they are after making a huge resurgence, especially in the last two years
Just be careful that you are comfortable in it, and it suits the dress. You would not want an "ugly step-sister" moment, like poor Eugenie and Beatrice of the English Royal Family:
These girls were slated by the press for their choices and, a liittle unfairly, named the Ugly Stepsisters by the fashion media.
Lets take Eugenie for instance, all one colour, draining her complexion and heavy eye makeup: none of these doing any favours for the normally pretty redhead.
Let's see some examples of great headwear from the women who has brought the hat from the Queens to the fashion Princesses :
The Duchess of York
I'm going head over heels for her hats! I know what your thinking, well of course you can't afford those ones, but who says you cant rent one!
They're are som many hat rental shops and stylists all over this fiar isle, only waiting for you to make an appointment, and they range from €30 upto....well, you might not want to know how high it can go...... :)
If you just google hat hire ireland (or click on my link), you can find any colour and style you like.
So there you go, set your hat on a hat for your next wedding guest soiree, and hear the compliments rolling in :)
Le Grá,
F.A.S.H
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)