Holiday hair and make-up

How to do holiday hair and make-up

Protect your skin Sunscreen is a must. I live in Australia so I’m used to thinking about the sun and its effects. When you’re buying make-up look for foundations with SPF already in them. Mineral make-up is especially good as it gives you coverage as well as sun protection. You should be looking for factor 15 and above.

Multitask Take multipurpose products on holiday. For cheeks and lips try a water-resistant tint so that you can wear it swimming. Top it up with a little gloss in the evening. You need to be careful, though, of wearing lip-gloss during the day as it can contribute to sunburn; most glosses don’t have any SPF. Try a light balmy lipstick if you don’t want to use a tint; the pigments will offer some protection.

Make-up that will last If you like to go swimming or you’re going to a very hot and humid place, you want make-up that will let your skin perspire but that still stays on. A lot of women, though they won’t admit it, go to the beach with make-up on. You don’t have to look made-up, but it’s nice to have a little coverage. For the face use a sheer tinted moisturiser, and concealer where you need it. To help your make-up be more water-resistant, lightly powder your face using a sheer colour, without any orangey tones.

Easy on the eye I tend to wear less eye make-up when I’m on holiday. For subtle definition, use a black eyeliner on the inner top lash-line only. Lift up the eyelid with your finger and draw on the inside, so you don’t have any visible colour on the actual lid. It defines your eyes as if you’ve had your eyelashes tinted. I love tube-forming mascara – it’s a polymer that sits on your lashes, unlike regular mascara, which paints them. This means that the mascara won’t come off when you’re in the water. And it won’t give you panda eyes in the way waterproof mascara can.

As the sun goes down For warm, light evenings, illuminating products are really good to pack. A shimmer eye pencil and illuminating gel to use on your cheekbones are very handy. Add a bit more bronzer, and sculpt your cheekbones a little. Apply bronzer under the chin where you don’t tan – it will even things out. Peaches and corals are really flattering blushers. Gold is a great colour for eyes

Beach head You don’t want to do too much blow-drying or styling of your hair. If you do want a professional tousled look, use straightening irons, but twist sections of your hair around them so it kinks in areas. This is also good for frizz. Use a salt spray for instant volume and texture. I like the Solar Sublime range by L’Oréal – it’s especially good if you have dry, coloured hair.

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Hot in Fashion in 2010?

Wonder what is going to be trendy this year? Looking for something to update your wardrobe and style? Here are three trends that should be really hot during the first half of this year, according to style magazines and popular fashion websites:

Braids are going to be back in style. And they are going to be back in style in a big way. Braids can be worn embellished in ribbons or styled in a messy but trendy way. We’re taking inspirations from the fashion of the Medieval era for this and I’m not really complaining. I love the style of that century!

Flats are still going to very trendy. And they will come in an even sexier style for the upcoming spring season. They may either be closed or open toed sandals. You can wear flats with your favorite summer dress or pair it with a lovely pair of skinny shorts. You can also wear bejeweled or silver toned flats along with your cocktail party dress, while enjoying the night breeze at the resort, or when you are out on a cruise somewhere.

Watercolor prints will also be very fashionable this year. Although I am not sure if this is going to work for everybody. This one reminds me of my father’s bowling pants. But maybe with the right cut and the right style, the wardrobe ensemble should be really pretty. In line with this, light watercolor shades such as lavender and pink are also going to be popular this season. Think about this the next time you want to buy that dress or that lovely blouse you’ve been eyeing on.

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Hot trends in 2010

For spring, get physical in the Eighties' bodysuit, shop from your iPhone, and bin your stilettos in favour of kitten heels.

Published: 8:00AM GMT 06 Jan 2010

From left: pastels at Christopher Kane, Peter Pilotto is one of the labels to watch in 2010 and graphic prints at Holly Fulton.

Goddess dressing

Will Keira Knightley wow us with another celluloid fashion moment when she plays F Scott Fitzgerald’s infamous wife, Zelda, in the biopic, The Beautiful and the Damned? She can pick up tips on goddess dressing at New York’s Costume Institute, which will investigate screen-siren style as part of its American Women exhibition in May.

Fun fitness

“2010 sees the return of fun group-exercise activities,” says Kirsty Gardner, studio manager at Soho’s The Third Space (thirdspace.com). Think Eighties-style aerobics classes and dance lessons inspired by Strictly’s sharp ballroom moves.

Festival chic

Glastonbury will celebrate its 40th anniversary this year, with U2 confirmed as a headline act. Fashion is already ahead of the game: Chloé has rainproof ponchos, and Hunter wellies are now being sold at boutiques such as Browns. It’s also selling waterproof eco-parkas made from recycled materials by Royal College of Art graduate, Christopher Raeburn.

The bodysuit

Nineties revivals are rife this spring – biker shorts and bumbags, for instance – but we’re putting our money on the return of the Eighties’ body. It looked super-chic at Rochas, Stella McCartney and Celine. Meanwhile, Donna Karan, the woman who put the bodysuit in the spotlight, is celebrating 25 years in fashion.

Gucci: the film

After years of speculation, Ridley Scott is due to begin work on a film chronicling the dramas of Italy’s most notorious fashion clan. Expect high-octane Seventies glamour, shootings and plenty of flashy leather accessories.

Cool kids

Think Suri Cruise has toddler style sewn up? Try logging on to planetawesomekid.com, a blog dedicated to super-stylish sprogs.

Prepare to bare

Fleshy tones – blush and rose, soft tan and apricot, for example – are spring’s new neutrals for the wardrobe, and faces are following suit. “It’s not about being beach-bronzed,” says Newby Hands, beauty director at Harper’s Bazaar. “It’s luxurious and elegant – very Lauren Hutton in the Seventies, with those beautifully highlighted cheekbones.”

Graphic prints

Holly Fulton is London’s new kid on the block, and her graphic patterns tap into spring’s obsession with trippy prints. Find her collection at Browns.

Perfect pants

Fashion is embracing all things lingerie, from lace-trimmed slips, corsets and pretty bras under see-through tops, to big, Fifties-style knickers courtesy of Dolce & Gabbana. Men should take a look at Sunspel’s anniversary collection. The Nottingham-based undies firm – a favourite of Prince Charles – is celebrating 150 years by reissuing classic designs from its archives.

The net set

Net-a-porter celebrates 10 years in business; has the rest of the luxury industry finally embraced the internet? It seems so, because 2010 looks set to be the year of iPhone fashion apps – you can shop on your hand-held and pick up trend tweets galore.

North Africa

From Givenchy’s Keffiyeh prints to dusty desert shades and chunky ethnic jewels, fashion takes a trip to North Africa. Morocco is also the luxury industry’s next hot spot, as fashion brands move into Casablanca and Marrakech. Book a suite at the recently refurbished Mamounia (designed by Jacques Garcia of Hôtel Costes’ fame, mamounia.com) or stay at Jnan Rahma, Mandarin Oriental’s new luxury 53-hectare hotel, just outside Marrakech (mandarinoriental.com/marrakech).

Nifty stitchery

Designers are giving handicrafts their seal of approval. Chanel has patchwork skirts, and rustic straw and wicker bags. The best way to embrace the new crafty-ness? Make your own It bag. Fendi’s infamous Baguette is being launched as a cross-stitch kit for spring, to create your very own Fendi heirloom. Get threading.

The low down

The sky-high heel is being usurped by all things low. Think mannish lace-ups, jewelled flats and kitten heels, which turned up at Missoni, Marni and Louis Vuitton. Jimmy Choo’s Tamara Mellon – queen of the stiletto – is launching 24/7, a collection of classic Choos, including Michelle Obama’s favourite lower heel.

Shop ’til you drop

Spring’s must-visit shopping destination? Harvey Nichols in Knightsbridge, London, where the fourth floor is being transformed into a mecca of cool labels. Expect home-grown talents, such as Peter Pilotto and Meadham Kirchhoff, alongside international brands such as Brian Reyes and Cacharel, now headed up by ex-Lanvin designer Cédric Charlier.

Alice in Wonderland

Tim Burton’s long-awaited, star-studded Alice in Wonderland will hit cinemas in March. Selfridges is celebrating in February with a pop-up boutique selling all things Alice, including tea from Mariage Frères; chess sets; Wonderland-inspired jewellery from Tom Binns; and colourful, themed hosiery.

Design debuts

Well-known labels are being taken over by some of London’s coolest names. In February, Marios Schwab will show his debut collection for Halston; Richard Nicoll will be taking his slick cutting skills to Cerruti; and Sophia Kokosalaki will be giving denim mega-brand Diesel some serious catwalk kudos.

Sugar almond shades

Lemon-yellow, mint-green, ice-blue and blush-pink are some of the season’s prettiest shades. Wear them Christopher Kane-style in gingham dresses, or give them an edge with graphic patterns, as seen at Jonathan Saunders and Josh Goot.

Clean-cut pieces

Sick of spring’s wafty light layers and frothy, feminine colours already? Invest in utility instead. Phoebe Philo’s debut for Celine has all you need for a neat, chic wardrobe: crisp, white shirts, immaculately cut trousers and the season’s coolest sculpted parka.

Spring’s It girl

Carey Mulligan is our poster girl for 2010. The gorgeous, gamine British actress stars in Never Let Me Go alongside Keira Knightley and Charlotte Rampling, and also has roles in Brighton Rock and Wall Street 2.

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