Thursday, September 9, 2010

Beauty Tip Of The Day




" Use your hairdryer to heat your eyelash curlers. The warmth of the eyelash curler will help curl your lashes more efficiently!"

Couture Diaries H&M VIP Exclusive Online Shopping Preview!



We were so excited this morning when we got an exclusive VIP invitation from H&M to view the their online store before it launches next week, Thursday!! Of course, being just a preview, the whole product range wasn't online, but the items that were online were absolutely fabulous. Even nicer, was the new home range, with retro-vintage tea towels, and polka dot bed sheets - gorgeous! Below is a few of our fave's:-






Quote Of The Day

"Chanel is composed of only a few elements, white camelias, quilted bags, and Austrian doormen's jackets, pearls, chains, shoes with black toes. I use these elements like notes to play with." - Karl Lagerfield.

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Couture Chairs fit for a Couture Room

Wowie, these chairs are absolutely gorgeous! They are so appropriately from the 'Couture Label' collection by designer Sarah Louise Dix. We can just see this beautiful piece in the corner of our bedroom! They say a picture can speak a thousand words, and well what more can we say, just gaze and love and adore the couture!

Clcik here to see more from Sarah Louise Dix - Couture Upholstery Label

Beauty Tip Of The Day

"For super shiny, healthy hair, mash up an avocado, mix it with one tablespoon of olive oil and massage it through your hair. Leave on for 30 mins, preferrably cover with a shower cap. Rinse thoroughly afterwards, and voila, gorgeous locks!"

Couture Product Alert: Gap's Premium Pant Collection ♥

Isn't it all just great news for Gap fans recently, what with the launch of their online store and now with the launch of their Premium Pants Collection. The collection includes 7 exclusive trouser designs, each as fabulous as the other! Said to be inspired by American Vogue's fashion director, Virginia Smith, who also happens to be the wife of Gap's Head Designer, Patrick Robinson, we think the boot trouser is very Proenza Schouler & Balenciage-esque - often seen on Smith. We're sure everyone will be able to find a trouser to suit their taste, and as Fall/Winter 2010 is all about the tailored, lady-like trouser, we think the collection will be super popular! Gosh we were getting tired of just grabbing for our jeans! Click here to get them in your wardrobe now - Gap


Below: the 7 different trousers.


  The Modern Boot £35               The Perfect Trouser £35         The Relaxed Crop £45            


The Boy Fit £39.50                        The Really Skinny £35           The Slim Cropped £35                        



The True Straight £35

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Couture Diaries Tried & Tested!



Hi Couture Readers, Lola here again to bring you our honest opinions on products that we have tried & tested! Featured today is the infamous Beauty Blender Sponge. Ok so I purchased this product after hearing all the fabulous reviews on it and I just had to try it out for myself. The sponge can be a bit pricey (£14.50) when you think of it in terms of just a tiny sponge but after using it I really believe its worth every penny - ooh and it's pink! As used by top make up artists and most famously used on the Kardashian girls and JLo by well known make up artist Mario Dedivanovic, this sponge really proves that good things come in small packages.




(Left: the beauty blender in Mario Dedivanovic's Make-up bag!)



The sponge should be used damp and clear instructions are given on the cute box and packaging it comes in.



Now down to its performance: Compared to other sponges and foundation brushes that I've used, none have come close to how easy to use and versatile this sponge is. It provides a flawless application every time and covers larger areas faster while at the same time giving you a better grip as it larger when compared to other sponges, which is important when you are trying to stipple your foundation. Also, its pointed tip means it reaches hard to reach areas like the sides of your nose and under the eyes These ends really help when u want to cover smaller areas and the finish at the end is much more impressive than your standard foundation brush or sponge.

Verdict - would buy again and again, although it looks like it will last a long time. I get the most natural and healthy looking glow when I use this sponge and I love leaving the house with an airbrushed look. You can even use it to apply bronzers, blushers and highlighters. What more could we want? This really is a miracle egg!

Below: Mario's top clients, JLo and Kim Kardashian.


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