Thursday 12 November 2015

BEAUTY AND THE SUPERMODEL. 5 MINUTES WITH AUSTRALIAN MODEL ALEX WALLACE.

From the very first time I met Miss Wallace, I knew this young model was going places. Her career has taken this beauty to the likes of Paris and China to name a few.  On a recent photo shoot, I was lucky enough to do make up for Alex and gain a little bit of insight on what this girl is about.

Alex wears THOMAS LAZAR COUTURE.

NAME | Alex Wallace

STAR SIGN | Capricorn

AGE WHEN YOU FIRST GOT INTO MODELLING | 20

FAVOURITE FASHION LABEL | Dior

FAVOURTIE BEAUTY PRODUCT | MAC Strobe Illumination

RED LIPSTICK OR PINK LIPSTICK | Red Lipstick

Photography by Tom Lau 

WHAT DOES YOUR DAILY CLEANSING ROUTINE INCLUDE | Cleanse using Garnier Pure Active 3 in 1, Tone using Witch Hazel, Moisturise using Neutrogena Oil Free Moisturiser. Every other day I use face masks from the Face Shop.

SHORT HAIR OR LONG HAIR | Long Hair

IF YOU WEREN'T MODELLING, YOU WOULD BE ......... | I would be doing what I usually do, I model part time. I have just completed my Bachelors in Biodiversity and Conservation and work in a bar and in promotions.

Love this piece that was shot for an editorial.  Dress by Thomas Lazar.

YOUR IDOL | My idol is my mother, she's the strongest woman I know and is a true inspiration to me on never giving up despite life's hardships.

FAVOURITE FOOD | Sushi

FAVOURITE HOLIDAY DESTINATION | Anywhere camping or New Caledonia.

Photography by Kristina Yenko for London Management Group.
MUA by yours truly ~ Sminka Ink Make Up by Sandra 

Thank you Alex for sharing some of your favourite beauty items with us.

SK 💋

Tuesday 10 November 2015

THE LIPSTICK FILES A TO Z OF EVERYTHING BEAUTY. Part 1 A - K

Hello peeps.

Here is my LIST of everything beauty that may catch your attention! PART 1 ~ A to K.

A - ALGAE
Used in marine-based beauty products. The benefits of Algae include soothing for dermatitis and good for acne prone skin, to name a few.
Pic courtesy of Google Images 

B - BOTOX
Arrrrrrgghhhhh I'm petrified of needles,  but here is the buzzword of the decade.  Botox smooths out fine lines and wrinkles and can also benefit those with sweaty underarms or hands. Cosmetic surgery has come a long way, so much so that a fuller lip can be done during your lunch hour.



C - CONCEALER
Comes in two types - Corrective Concealers and basic concealer. Corrective concealers come in shades of green  (to neutralise redness ), orange (to neutralise blue under the eyes eyes), purple (to neutralise pigmentation). Foundation should not be used around the eye area (stick foundation is an exception) rather use a concealer that is lighter than your foundation.  Can be used on the eyelids too - to hide redness.




D - DIET
Nasty word I agree. However, our skin does give us a snippet of the kind of food we eat. Eat well and drink water and your face will glow. Internal factors can influence how the skin appears. Be kind to yourself!



E - EYE CREAM
A must participant in your skincare regime. Pop a little under the eyes to smooth out fine lines and puffiness.



F - FOUNDATION
Foundation is used to even out skin tone and NOT to be plastered onto the face. Less is more!



G - GREEN CONCEALER
Green is opposite red on the Colour Wheel. Use it to camouflage redness which can be caused by rosacea (skin condition), red blemishes, pimples, red spider veins or birthmarks.


H - HAIRSTYLES
Wear it straight, curl it, ponytail it, upstyle it, cut it short into a pixie look or leave it lusciously long with various ombre colours through it. Any which way you choose to wear your hair, make a statement.


I - INGLOT COSMETICS
The eye shadow pigments are amazing in this range. There are so many colours to choose from. Can be found at Parramatta & Bondi Westfields in NSW.


J - JEFFREE STAR COSMETICS
Love a matte lippie that pops? This line of lip coverage is applied like a lipgloss and dries matte. Pout on girls!



K - KERATIN
Keratin is a protein that protects the structure of the cells and can be found in our hair and nails. It provides strength to these appendages. Keratin is an ingredient also used in hair straightening formulas - to calm frizzy hair.



Stay tuned for the next instalment!

SK x 💋