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Karlie Kloss

New York S/S ’11: Orange eyelids should look wrong but are suddenly SO right

September 17th, 2010, 4:39 pm | 8 comments

by Michelle

orange eyeshadow spring summer 2011 New York

Just when we were easing into the idea of orange on our lips, those crazy designers shook things up again and decided we should ALSO wear orange on our eyelids.

You heard me—I said orange eyelids.

It’s sort of the new blue eyeshadow, if you will. Remember when it was an unspeakable, laughable makeup faux pas to even THINK about wearing blue eyeshadow?

That’s kind of the situation blue’s poor cousin orange finds itself in right now. But I think there is hope! Because when you see how pretty it can look, you might just wanna try this trend yourself—I know I do. Keep reading »

YSL Summer Makeup Look 2010: Brights and bronzes and shimmers, oh my!

July 2nd, 2010, 4:43 pm | 2 comments

by Michelle

YSL summer makeup look 2010

More YSL to lust after!

The summer collection is out now and as usual, I’ve fallen under the YSL spell. (Maybe it’s this photo of Karlie Kloss. I am MESMERIZED.)

I think you’ll love what she’s selling too, though. (How great are these brights? Somehow they manage to make blue liner, purple nails and a coral lip—ALL WORN AT THE SAME TIME—look chic. I don’t know how they do it but I want IN.)

YSL was nice enough to send me a few things to try (I love you longtime, YSL!). Here are my top picks:

YSL Gloss Pur Pure Lip Gloss in No. 8 – Pure Watermelon ($34)

YSL Gloss Pur Pure Lip Gloss in No. 8 - Pure WatermelonThis is what Karlie’s wearing in the pic above: a highly pigmented gloss that ironically, smells like watermelon too (that’s YSL’s signature fruity makeup scent). I know I’m more about the lipsticks lately, but this gloss is so saturated with colour (a creamy, pinky coral) that I make an exception. A delight to wear, truly. (And available in three other new colours, all permanent additions to the basic collection.)

YSL Terre Saharienne Poudre de Soleil Bronzing Powder SPF 12 in Sand ($60)

YSL Terre Saharienne Bronzing Powder SPF 12

I’m slowly getting over my fear of bronzing powders (I’m so pale that I worry they’ll make me look like a Jersey Shore cast member). This one, in Sand, is so barely there, it’s perfect for ghostly white girls like me. It’s got some pinky pigment too, so you end up with a lovely healthy glow that’s not at all overdone. It’s available in two other shades (both new basic products).

YSL Fard Lumière Aquarésistant Water-Resistant Eye Shadow in No. 5 – Golden Sands ($35)

YSL Fard Lumiere Aquaresistant Water-Resistant Eye Shadow Golden Sands

As you may know, one of my all-time fave products is Dior’s shimmery, waterproof shadow-in-a-pot. Well, move over, Dior, because this one rivals it in finish and longevity. It’s a shimmery, golden cream shadow (much more liquid-y than Dior’s) that you apply with a little brush. SO, SO gorgeous along the upper and lower lashline. It’s a new staple in my makeup bag. (And if you want to go more daring, Karlie’s wearing the limited-edition version in No. 19 – Riviera Blue in the pic above.)

YSL La Laque Long-Lasting Nail Lacquer in No. 142 – Ultra Orange ($24, limited edition)

YSL La Laque Long-Lasting Nail Lacquer in No. 142 - Ultra Orange

This summer, I’ve been into orangey shades in a big way for my pedicures. (And when they’re on your toenails or fingernails instead of your lips, you don’t have to worry about them making your teeth look yellow, etc.) Seriously, try this—I never thought I was an orange kind of girl, but it’s really pretty and unexpected.

YSL Rouge Pure Shine Sheer Lipstick SPF 15 in No. 94 – Blood Orange ($35, limited edition)

YSL Rouge Pure Shine Sheer Lipstick SPF 15 in No. 94 - Blood Orange

Another orange for you—but again, so incredibly wearable I plan to rock this shade all summer. (Trust me; I would not steer you wrong!) What makes it work? It’s a very sheer shade with lots of pink in it and a very slight hint of shimmer. And it’s bright, but not too bright—just enough to make your entire face look fresh and young and summery. Honestly, it’s another new fave.

Fellow YSL addicts? Let me know in the comments if you’ve tried any of these (or plan to)!

First Look: Stella McCartney Spring ’10

October 7th, 2009, 5:10 am | 4 comments

by Michelle

Stella McCartney Paris Fashion Week Spring 2010 beauty

One thing which I will never, ever, understand, is how some women will don clothes that are short, tight, revealing and usually made of leather, along with stilettos, for DAYTIME on the WEEKEND. Maybe if this was happening in New York City or Paris, I’d buy it. But usually I spot these ladies on a Sunday morning in a suburban Toronto mall, and I’m just baffled. Really? You’re wearing THAT to pick up the six-pack of cotton undies at The Bay???

Equally distressing to me is when people overdo it on weekend daytime makeup. Of course, I love checking out the latest looks from the runways—as I hope do you—but that doesn’t mean I (we) want to see heavy foundation, glitter and a smoky eye on a Sunday morning. There is just NO NEED. AMIRITE?

Instead, let’s encourage these ladies to adopt the Pretty Weekend Face, epitomized best by Karlie Kloss here at Stella McCartney. I could stare at this picture all day.

covergirl_outlastlipstainWhat you’re gonna need is blush—TEYE Minerals makes a good cool-toned one—and most importantly, a lip stain. I’ve mentioned before how great CoverGirl’s Outlast Lipstains are, and you really can’t beat them for the price (just $8.69 at Well.ca). Go for a darker shade like Berry Smooch, and then slick on a clear gloss over top.

It’s hard to tell from this photo whether Ms. Kloss also has eyeliner on, but let’s pretend she does. (I *think* I detect a bit of black, verrrrry slightly winged-out liner on the upper lash line.) My favourite bargain liquid liner is Revlon’s Colorstay version (it has a good brush); you could also try Estée Lauder’s Zero-Smudge Liquid Eyeliner. OR, for an even more subtle effect, just take a black or brown waterproof pencil and gently lift up your lashes to colour the inner rim of your upper lash line. It’ll make your lashes look instantly thicker and your eyes more awake… but NOBODY WILL KNOW you’ve got eye makeup on. Genius, no?

Photo: Style.com