Laura Mercier Animal Testing Update

This makes me so happy! Christine, from Laura Mercier got in touch with me after reading my rant and review regarding Laura Mercier’s Secret Concealer. Ladies, this will put your mind at ease….Laura Mercier does NOT test their products on animals. They also do not contract outside companies that test on animal. I am so relieved! I love my concealer, and I really did not want to give it up and luckily, I do not have to! I am still going to Holts on a mission…to get more Laura Mercier goodies!!

School again.

Hello Everybody!
How have u been?

I have to go to school tomorrow (1st of September). I will be in 2nd class.
I'm totally nervous and stressed because I don't like going there.
All this pressure and hurry...
I have to study hard this year. Important subjects for me are: Polish, English, German, Maths and Biology. I like foreign languages so I enjoy learning English and German. But Maths and Biology are difficult...

Today I took a photo in cat's ears that I got from my best friend! :D



And yesterday I recorded a new song - 'Use somebody'.
I'm sure that you know it because it's pretty popular.

Check here!



Okay! I have to go now. Wish me luck for tomorrow.

See u!

Rethink Breast Cancer Booby Ball 2010

Booby Ball 2010 is going to be amazing! I am so excited. Ticket are on sale now! Get your's fast, because they sell out quick! This event will be taking place on October 16th at the Kool Haus. This years Booby Ball will have a Studio 54 feel, be a part of the fun and help out an amazing cause! Get your tickets at http://www.boobyball.com/. See you there!

Bobbi Brown Black Velvet Collection

Metallic Eye Shadow
Black Berry
Black Cocoa
Black Charcoal

Sparkle Eye Shadow
Black
Black Velvet

Eye Shadow
Black Charcoal
Black Chocolate

Kohl Eyeliner
Black
Black Chocolate
Black Plum

Lip Color
Black Maple
Black Raspberry

Metallic Lip Color
Black Garnet

Lip Gloss
Black Chocolate

Creamy Lip Color
Black Mahogany
Black Cherry

MICHAEL CINCO'S CRYSTALLIZED BIRTHDAY PARTY@ ARMANI

MICHAEL CINCO's intimate birthday bash last Friday, August 27 was at the ARMANI HOTEL, fashionably the most impressive and the trendiest in Dubai. The hotel is located at the tallest building on earth, the BURJ AL KHALIFA, the minimalist modern interior is sheer poetry in design, a concept that brought  a  whole new dimension in luxe indulgence.

 Mediterraneo, one of ARMANI's gastronomic restaurants, is a culinary gem, a truly ultra elegant cuisine. Divinely classy  with its fine service and impeccable buffet, the charm of fresh sumptuous produce from the sea titillate the senses...relishing and ravishing the palate.

The chef assured us that only the finest ingredients  that blend with textures and  flavours are gathered to every meticulously prepared food. It  was an intimate soiree of friends, creative food and the gelatos to die for.

Buoyed by love of life and better company, MICHAEL CINCO was his usual ethereal persona, his successful runway show at the Philippine Fashion Week made him the "celebrity du jour".....famous to stars, divas and celebrities alike.

The guest list at La Cinco's party, remained small and eclectic. Designers all..BANDOIX FLORES, VAL TAGUBA, FURNE ONE and BUTZ FUENTES. There is a certain code  that is not easily understood... and  the tight  circle capsulates the essence of friendship that is beyond fashion and style..everybody is comfortable with each other.

MICHAEL CINCO was chic in black Marc Jacob's top with white inside tee shirt printed with Kate Moss. A picture of portly charm and wit, La Cinco's high-power smile lighted- up his  striking 50 cm HERMES. I take an instant liking to my warm host.

Conversation flows easily while enjoying the elegance of Mediterraneo,  food is stunning... and divine.

The stellar ambience attracts lot of high profile personalities and known faces, who like us love the exquisite infusion of flavours of the grand buffet.

Looking sophisticated was BANDOIX FLORES in Calvin Klein's over sized white polo shirt with an HERMES belt and  matching black HERMES bag.

As we down our next round of starters, I notice the flamboyant  VAL TAGUBA in ZARA light green polo shirt, a Galiano belt and ove sized dark glasses...was so hard to miss.

FURNE ONE came later after his bigger- than- life photo shoot intended for his upcoming LONDON FASHION WEEK on September 17. The One came in black ARMANI tight shirt and an oversized FENDI bag. Success brings a beautiful smile on a slimmer FURNE ONE.

I came in tamed outfit of monochrome, wearing a Roberto Cavalli gray shirt with darker gray KENZO trousers with matching scarf.

Aaaaaand the Winner Is...

Me and my hubby pick out a winner!!! Thank you to all who entered. More to come!!!

Whoooooooo's Excited????

Are you all excited for tomorrow??? I AM!!!!! I am calling EvErYoNe I know!!!!! =)

Summer Fresh - Philosophy Wild Blackberry Blossom Shower Gel

Philosophy have captured the essence of fresh, fragrant wild blackberry blossoms and infused it into two indulgent treats for your body and soul. wild blackberry blossom body lotion is formulated with multiple moisturizing agents, including shea butter, to hydrate and soften skin, leaving it feeling silky smooth to the touch. the lightweight, extra fluffy formula melts easily into skin, while sending your senses into blackberry.
wild blackberry blossom shampoo, shower gel & bubble bath is philosophy's pick for the perfect jumpstart to your day. experience bushels of fun as you lather and enjoy the sweet and tart, blackberry-licious scent
Philosophy’s wild blackberry blossom shower gel is £13.00 and the body lotion is £19.75

Laura Mercier Secret Concealer - Rant & Review

I feel like I am always on the quest for the perfect concealer. My under eye circles are not that bad, but they do need a little help. I had been using Benefit’s Erase Paste for the longest time until boredom struck and the creasing just became unbearable. I found myself walking along Bloor Street one day and I strolled into Holt Renfrew…ok, fine….I often find myself walking along Bloor Street and strolling into Holt Renfrew, but that is besides the point! Anyway, I asked the lovely girl behind the Burberry counter for her advice. I originally wanted to see if Burberry had a good concealer, but unbelievably, Burberry has not yet released a concealer. However, their foundation is formulated to work as concealer. She suggested that I try Laura Mercier’s Secret Concealer and so I did. She helped me find the perfect match (shade #3) and I was on my merry little way.

Here is the lowdown:

- It conceals discolorations and dark circles around the eye area
- Great application, very smooth
- Long lasting
- Creamy, yet thick (think Erase Paste, but with much less creasing)

The website states that you should use it after you apply foundation, not sure why. However, the girl at Holts did not tell me this, so I have been putting it on before applying foundation. I think it works great and it does not matter when you apply it.

Now here is my issue, after I purchased it and used it I read the back of the miniature box that it comes in. If you have purchased Laura Mercier products you know exactly what I am going to say….the back of the box reads….FINISHED PRODUCT NOT TESTED ON ANIMALS. Um, is that a good thing? No. No. No and NO. What they are saying is that once the product has been formulated to perfection they stop testing it on animals. Heartbreaking. I refuse to support any brand that is cruel enough to test on animals. Laura Mercier, shame on you. I was really taking a liking to the concealer and I thought my search was over…but, apparently not…back to Holts I go…not complaining…

St Tropez Summer Skin SOS

So your summer holiday is over but that doesn’t mean your tan has to be too. Follow these easy top tips from St Tropez tanning expert Tammy Baker to ensure that your tan lasts just as long as your holiday memories…

Once you have returned from your holiday it’s natural to want to make your sun tan last as long as possible so for an immediate colour boost use the St Tropez Tan Intensifier. This unique lotion is infused with rich Mediterranean oils, antioxidant vitamin E, and a specialist mix of tanners to help prolong a golden radiance and finish the skin for maximum impact. This is a hydrating gel based product glides over the skin to provide an instant boost which will then develop over 4-12 hours. Apply Tan Intensifier every 2-3 days when you need that extra boost of colour to make your holiday tan last as long as possible.

To achieve an all year round glow that can rival your holiday tan Tammy suggests using St Tropez Bronzing Mousse ‘my favourite product is Self Tan Bronzing Mousse because it is very quick and easy to apply with the Tan Applicator Mitt and it dries in 60 seconds meaning you can get dressed straight away. The guide colour will provide you with an instantly gorgeous natural tan which develops over 4-12 hours. The tan lasts 3-5 days and is easy to top up when necessary’

For those who prefer a hint of colour on their skin Tammy recommends using Gradual Tan Mousse.

‘Just like Self Tan Bronzing Mousse this is very quick and easy to apply with the Tan Applicator Mitt and it dies in 60 seconds. There is no guide colour this time but you can see from the sheen of the product where you have applied it. This will develop into a natural tan which will provide a subtle boost. You can apply Gradual Tan Mousse anytime you feel you need a colour boost. Allow to develop between 4-12 hours for the best results’

If you maintain your tan correctly you can achieve a healthy glow all year round without anyone even realising you are using a self tan product. ‘ After care is essential for Self Tan maintenance. Use St Tropez Body Polish every 2-3 days. This will gently buff the skin and ensure the tan fades more evenly and revive your skin. Use St Tropez Body Moisturiser or Body Butter daily to keep the skin beautifully hydrated and make the tan last longer. If your skin is dry and dehydrated your tan will fade faster and become uneven’

Chanel Les Khakis de Chanel Nail Collection

In celebration of Vogue’s Fashion’s Night Out, Peter Philips, Global Creative Director of CHANEL Makeup, has created LES KHAKIS DE CHANEL, a collection of three Le Vernis Nail Colours. Ultra sophisticated shades Khaki Rose, Khaki Brun and Khaki Vert can be worn alone or combined for an urban chic camouflage effect. Each shade will retail for $25.00 and be available on September 10th.

Summer Makeup Trends - Bright Lips

Check out my article on TheStyleSpy.com for one of the top makeup trends this summer, Bright Lips.

http://www.thestylespy.com/index.php?cat=3

xo Eman

My new song!

Hello Everybody!
How are you?

First of all I want to show you my song! It's an original song written by Katsumi Keyedge.
Now I'm working with him and our project is called KEYEDGE.
Hope you will like it!




As you probably know, my dream is to become a professional singer.
Currently I'm working on the song "Us" by Regina Spektor.
Do you know it? I really like it!

If you have any amazing ideas, please share them with me! :)

Kisses ^^

Make Fluidline Liner Last

NARS Pure Matte Lipstick for Fall 2010

The NARS Pure Matte campaign, photographed by Creative Director and Founder François Nars, features Canadian model Heather Marks. Under Nars’s direction, makeup artist Diane Kendal designed a makeup look that emphasized a bold and matte lip. The end result is audacious, sultry and sophisticated.

Kendal began by applying Siberia Sheer Matte Foundation to the center of the face and blended outward. Vanilla Concealer masked imperfections. Snow Loose Powder was pressed into skin and the Botan Brush buffed away excess powder. Using the Yachiyo Brush, she applied Desire Blush to the apples of the cheeks and blended up towards the temples. For the eyes, Abyssinia Single Eyeshadow was brushed onto the lids with the Eyeshader Brush, followed by Blondie Single Eyeshadow into the crease with the Large Dome Brush to achieve depth. The inner corners were highlighted with the left side of All About Eve Duo Eyeshadow using the Eye Contour Brush. Iceberg Eyeliner Pencil lined the inner membrane of the lower lash line and Nuits Blanches Eyeliner Stylo created an impactful upper lash line. Brows were defined by applying Blondie Single Eyeshadow with the Brow Brush. To complete the look, two coats of Larger than Life Lengthening Mascara were applied to the lashes. Jungle Red Lipliner Pencil was used to define the shape of the lips. To create the luscious matte hue, Vesuvio Pure Matte Lipstick was swiped directly onto the lips.

Pure Matte Lipstick ($25.00)

Volga Deep aubergine
Bangkok Soft rose
Tonkin Cinnamon plum
Terre de Feu Black cherry
Tashkent Nude beige
Vesuvio Full bodied red

The Princes of ECOTOPIA

 Ethical Fashion always intimidates the "mainstream glamour", its  subversive nature doesn't always aim to please, 

 it bends to the edgier side...the darker the better.

Ecouture is designer's alter ego, omnimously enigmatic, at some point, snub by the higher echelons. While its original ethos are non-comformist and non-elitist, its voluntary introversion( Alexander McQueen, Gareth Pugh, Rick Owens, Yohji Yamamoto), the use of cheapest components like bin liners and toilet chains( Vivienne Westwood, Comme des Garcons), the total concept, is not simply to offer alternative dressing...but a lifestyle, a way of life.

Illustrado, one of the leading style magazines in the Dubai, challenged six talents to" bleed' their creativity and pumped up what is eco-fashion  all about. Miss LALAINE CHU BENITEZ-editor-in- chief,  works  on championing the cause, and is highly commendable. Not only the issue focuses on environmental friendliness in style and fashion, it also places  Filipino artistry in the spotlight. Illustrado magazine's unique and highly conceptualized issue, put up five notches...it is fashionably chic!

So welcome the risque' ensemble of undisputed talents, surfacing  amongst the fierce in the Middle Earth.

JESSIE SINDAYEN

ECO- Avant GARDE

JESSIE SINDAYEN's uncluttered, edgy and time consuming wearable art, is the cover of this month issue of ILLUSTRADO.

Raising the bar of expectations (not only our eyebrows!), the transformation of  geometrical structure of paper origami precisely stitched together and painstakingly attached to create a hip and trendy skirt, shows the mastery over surface treatment of Sindayen.

The strainer arm bling, the mesh-wire veil and steel bracelets, were just right to the structure. 

The plastic wrapped mid stockings completed the look. Totally in control, Jessie Sindayen is the luxe of Ecouture...tame, low key and fluid. 

SHELFRED SURDILLA

Juvenile Fashionist

BATHROOM COUTURE

SHELFRED SURDILLA's young and boy-next- door look is deceptive. Maybe it is skin deep, but not his innate creativity. His humor is his 'joi de vie', putting toilet's must haves into an amazing collection of what is called the BATHROOM COUTURE!!

Clean and soft white towels neatly folded to form like a closed umbrella; knee length, very playful and naughty. What more could be better than toilet napkins magically twisted like bird wings embellished at the bodice of the dress...

hahaha!!!! WITTY! CHARMING and cute!!!!! I was mesmerized and in love with his collection.

I can't wait what is his next surprise!......the new prince of fashion, his highness Prince Shelfred!

USHI SATO

ECO ROCK GLAM

Everybody loves USHI SATO's LRD...the rock GLAM 'Little Red Dress'!!!! from Michael Cinco-Dubai's Fashion Supremo to the High Fashion Diktat, Bandoix Flores. Sato's fabulous piece is an art created by his beautiful mind. Tweetum Couture, is soft plastic narrow skirt with red pipe in circle patterns. Adorned with red plastic tube cut outs in diminishing splurge with Manga inspired waist band in plastic tubes patiently attached together.Hair clips

added youthful exuberance to the reddish hair. The innovative, very amazing, very hip and very fabulous blue high strung needle pointed bleeding dainty and fragile S-H-O-E-S.....you know what? stole the thunder from the rose!

You are the young hip version of Christian Louboutin USHI!!!!!...LOVE YOU MUAHHH!...END.

And so in the land of Ecotopia.....3 PRINCES claim their haute-ness.......................

PHOTO CREDITS:in fairness...EROS GOZE!!!!!!!

Rihanna "Love the way you lie" Smoky Eye

This look is from the new Rihanna & Eminem video for the song "The Way you Lie". In the video she wears a super dark smoky eye, peachy cheeks and pink lips. I love the makeup she's wearing and this is a great look for a night out if you want to do something really daring and sexy.

Products

Eyes

Make Up For Ever 13p Pearly Waterproof pencil

Mac Texture e/s

Nars NightFever e/s

Mac Brown Down e/s

Mac Brule e/s

Mac Smolder Pencil

Make Up For Ever Aquablack cream liner

Shu Umera eyelash curler

Ysl black Mascara

Mac Cork e/s (eyebrows)

Skin

Make Up For Ever HD Primer

Make Up For Ever Face & Body Foundation

YSL Touche Eclat concealer

Make Up For Ever Duo Matt Powder #209

Mac Golden Bronzer

Mac Gingerly Blush

Mac Melba Blush

Lips

Mac Subculture Lip pencil

Mac Plink lipstick

Mac Identity lipgloss

xo Eman

Katy Perry #2

Fearne Cotton's New Make-Up Range For Boots

Get in the Christmas mood with Boots brand-new make-up range designed by Fashion Queen Fearne!

Just in time for the festive season, Fearne Cotton has designed her first and only make-up range exclusively for Boots. The 17-product range reflects Fearne’s versatile and unique style and will make the perfect gift for every girl who loves to experiment with make-up.

Whether you prefer glamming it up with false lashes and shimmer or toning it down with a slick of mascara and nude lips, Fearne’s range has colours to suit everyone. Fearne was heavily involved in all aspects of the design process from start to finish, creating gorgeous packaging, textures and a colour palette for the range that is both glamorous and fun.

Be Mistletoe Prepared!
With the Christmas party season in full swing, give the gift of a perfectly rouged pout just like Fearne’s. Try It’s All About Vamp Red Lips, £10 which includes red lipstick, lip pencil and lip-gloss, for full on impact or more subtley tinted lips.

100% Festive Fabulous
If you want to splash out on a special someone (or yourself!), the Fearne Favourites Hat Box, £40 includes all the Christmas make-up essentials such as four mini lip-glosses, mascara, powder puff, a stunning tonal eye palette and much more.

For the perfect party look, Fearne believes you should “Mix modern and vintage looks, like smoky eyes with a sparkly lip gloss”. Whichever pieces from the range you chose, the beautifully designed floral and animal print packaging makes Fearne’s make-up range the ideal gift.

Fearne added “Creating this range has completed a childhood dream. Make-up has played a big part in my life; from glamming up to gothing up, covering tears and getting ready for a big TV show - I couldn’t live without it. It’s been magical creating my dream line of make-up packaged to include my love of vintage, skulls and tattoos in a delicate way. I hope everyone loves it!”

The full range is available in-store from the end of September, and all products in the range are available as part of the Boots Christmas 3 for 2 offer.

Make-Up Brushes - Steal Vs Spree!

Cosmopolitan TM Perfect Finish Powder Brush (RRP £5.95) OR M.A.C TM 150 Large Powder Brush (RRP £30)
Application perfection is just a sweep away with Cosmopolitan’sTM fabulous new and improved powder brush.
Keep your make-up looking fresh all day long with this desirable, ultra soft brush, suitable for all types of powder. Its beautifully soft bristles are made with natural hair, helping you to achieve a truly flawless finish. Created by a team of beauty experts from the world’s number one glossy magazine, Cosmopolitan’s Perfect Finish Powder Brush is a must have for every make-up bag!

With designer doubles like this, why pay five times the price?

The Cosmopolitan™ Beauty Accessories range includes 21 products covering make-up brushes, false nails, make-up sponges and beauty essentials. Stockists: Superdrug, Tesco and Debenhams. For more information visit www.slgbeauty.com.