Dresses I would love to own

Lots of great looks at the latest awards in the good old US of A !! Love all of these. Which one is your fav ?

Chinadoll by Limecrime - New Exciting Products

Limecrime have announced that they are launching a new exciting set of eye shadows in a pallet form - Chinadoll - see colours below.  The collection consists of 5 brilliant and vibrant colours & comes in a cute purple tin which is the signature colour for all Limecrime products.  The tin features the Limecrime Logo and the Unicorn which is what we expect to see on all of our fav Limecrime products.  I love the packaging as it just adds to the whole experience of using the Limecrime brand.


I am very excited to see Limecrime move to the compressed shadows as I have hoped for some time that they would go down this path...so lets hope there will be more. 

Fly Dragon Fly – fiery red [matte]
Parasol – sky blue [matte]
Goldfish – bright gold [metallic]
Jade-o-Lade – rich jade [matte]
Lotus Noir – deepest black [matte]

 Don’t let her milky skin, pouty mouth and flushed cheeks fool you; underneath the poised façade, there lies a heart of a tigress...

 Lime Crime’s long-anticipated foray into the realm of pressed eyeshadow begins with Chinadoll. Brought to life by indie style icon Hanna Beth, this collection is not for the faint of heart with shades of flame red, sky blue, sparkling gold, deep jade and jet black bursting forth. True to Lime Crime tradition, each eyeshadow is lavishly-pigmented, creamy in texture and provides superior coverage and blendability to satisfy even the pickiest eyeshadow lover. The five hues come encased in a deluxe purple tin.

THE CHINADOLL LOOKas created by Doe Deere, Makeup Artist & Lime Crime Founder

“Chinadoll is fragile and bold, soft-spoken and out-spoken, a free spirit of undeniable presence. I created a romantic duality by casting watercolor gradients against sharper lines -- Lotus Noir was applied under lower lashes, blended into Jade-o-Lade, then faded seamlessly into Parasol. Finally, I added soft-red accents to her cheeks, brows and around the temples for an innocent glow evocative of vintage Chinese advertising posters.”

Fly Dragon Fly – fiery red [matte]
Parasol – sky blue [matte]
Goldfish – bright gold [metallic]
Jade-o-Lade – rich jade [matte]
Lotus Noir – deepest black [matte]

Vegan & Cruelty-Free. Retails for $34.99. Net wt. 5 x 1.3 g. Chinadoll will be a permanent addition to the line. Available starting around February 28th via www.makeupnet.com.au

Makeupnet works very closely with Limecrimes Doe Deere and her partner Mark to ensure you get the new products as quickly as possible and at the best prices. 


Remember if you buy this pallet and a lipstick you will get FREE post across Australia so be smart with your shopping and get Free post when you spend $50.00 at www.makeupnet.com.au


Pre orders will open soon so watch Facebook for the announcement for your pre-order!


cheers


Jill

Free Exfoliation Gloves to Subscribers - 2 pairs to be won

Do you exfoliate your body or just your face....or neither???  I have always worked my face but often neglect my body.  Which is a little sad because when you take a good look at yourself you realise that your overall body does show and that when your skin is not in good condition it can really impact how good you look.

We - well most of us spend time on dressing and doing our hair and makeup and not thinking about the rest of the skin we expose..so my thoughts this past few weeks shifted to looking at my arms and legs and boobs for skin tone.  While it is not all bad news I did feel it was time to focus a little on these areas.

So I tried out these little gloves - not expensive and easy to use in the shower or the bath and I have to say I was pleased with the overall results.  Dry areas are now gone and the skin feels smoother..when I apply body lotion it sinks in quickly and my skin feel moisturised where as before I had to pile it on to feel moisturised I only need a small amount now, because the dead skin is not soaking it all up.

I want to give away 2 pairs of these gloves to subscribers of the blog so if you want a pair - subscribe to the blog - doing the same on our face book page.  2 lucky subscribers will get a pair free.

About our blog- we only blog if we feel there is something worthy of blogging about - so new brands on the market a new product that we feel is worth a mention or some fashion information that really grabs our attention.

We also invite others to blog about their brands here as well , so if you are in business and want to share some info - subscribe and then contact us at jill.nolan@makeupnet.com.au to run your information here - all free!!   xx Jill

Megan Gales new Swim wear Line

I love nice swimwear don't you?  Well  I wish it loved me as much back, but alas I do not look all that good in swimwear.  But that does not stop me looking....we can look ok? So here you can take a look with me at the new line in David Jones.

Megan Gales new line of swim wear is shapely and uses great prints and I really do love the whole collection..even the ones that would no suit me at all.  

Megan Gale

This is my favorite one I think..I love animal print

Great detail and nice shaped back, nothing can gape here.

This suit is reminiscent of the 50's and it's all about glamor

Beautiful Black and white you cannot go wrong with this combo

There are many more in the collection and I believe you can buy it ad David Jones. 

cheers

Jill

Australia's Lime Door brands Signs Global Fashion Deal with Dita Von Teese

I do like a Burlesque look don't you...so I was keen to know a little more when I read this article about Dita Von Tesse given she is most famous for her Burlesque work.  Diat ia working with an Australian brand which is very exciting so read on...

Australia's lime door brands Signs Global Fashion Deal with Dita Von Teese

MELBOURNE, Australia, April 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Australian brand development powerhouse, lime door brands has signed a global deal with international burlesque star and fashion icon Dita Von Teese. The agreement sees lime door brands and the performer becoming co-owners of a number of brands.

Lime Door brands' first offering with Von Teese will be a line of lingerie and associated undergarments. The collection — with sizes ranging from extra-small to plus-sizes, and bras up to an E-cup — will offer a touch of glamour to women of all sizes and shapes. The line is intended for global distribution. 

Dita Von Teese said, "I love lingerie that fits well and is also beautiful, bringing function together with glamour and sensuality. I am especially excited to be designing lingerie with a vast sizing range so that women of all shapes and sizes can have a beautiful, sensual lingerie wardrobe that suits their body type. Indulging in elegant lingerie isn't about the seduction of another person, it's about seducing yourself first and embracing womanhood and femininity.

"Dita Von Teese is world-renowned as a burlesque performer. She is probably best described as an old-school Hollywood siren," said lime door brands' Chief Executive Officer, Michele Hamdorf. "With a Twitter following over 674,000, Dita Von Teese is arguably one of the biggest global style icons of today," she added. "Her success has been based on her strong head for business and her distinctiveness. As a brand strategist and developer, I am certain that our collaboration will prove similarly successful."

According to Hamdorf, it is anticipated that the product offering will be extended in time, with the introduction of a dress range and other categories. After its introduction into Australia later this year, plans are already afoot for an immediate expansion into international markets — starting with the UK in 2012.

"This is an exciting opportunity," Dita said. "I'm delighted to be in the process of creating both a line of retro-glamorous clothing and lingerie in a new partnership with Australian company lime door brands."

About Lime Door brands:

Lime Door brands is a boutique brand house and management consultancy boasting a portfolio of global fashion brands.

Specialising in innovative web and creative concepts, social media and below-the-line marketing, lime door brands manage brands end-to-end with strategic positioning, design, manufacturing, distribution and channel management.

Michele Hamdorf (M.E. Exec) is the Chief Executive of lime door brands. Bringing together extensive experience in the retail, fashion and telecommunications industries, lime door brands brings new brands to the global market from conception to implementation with a core emphasis around social media and digital marketing.

About Dita Von Teese:

Internationally renowned as the Queen of Burlesque, Dita Von Teese has also established herself as a well-respected fashion icon for her distinctive style and eternally immaculate presentation. She has appeared in high-fashion magazines including Harper's Bazaar, Vanity Fair, Madison, Vogue, Elle and Playboy, and is seen front-row at the most prestigious fashion shows across the globe.

She has performed at exclusive events and parties for Victoria's Secret, Christian Louboutin, Marc Jacobs and Louis Vuitton among many others, was the first guest star in the history of the legendary Crazy Horse in Paris, and recently starred as a femme fatale on an episode of CSI.

This "Burlesque Superheroine" (Vanity Fair) determines every aspect of her burlesque shows from the set and costume, to the music and lighting. Her famous burlesque performances feature elaborate costumes and props, with her signature acts including a giant gilded powder compact, an opulent opium den and a martini glass that she bathes in, complete with olive sponge.

Dita remains the role-model for a new generation of women for her resurrection of old-world glamour, elegance and poise and for her dedication to the empowerment of all women.

She encourages women to play up their best features to find confidence within themselves. She advocates that women can create their own beauty and sexiness, regardless of their age, size or ethnicity.

Dita is an ambassador for a number of brands, but is excited to be playing such a large role in the launch of her own apparel and intimates ranges, where she collaborates on creative elements and design. She co-owns the brands, bearing her name, with Australian company, lime door brands.

The Prettiest Boy in the World

What do you think of this?  Love him?  Or not?  I think he is amazing!Wanted to share this story reported in the New York Fashion Pages - link to original is attached.

 (Photo: Valérie Belin. Hair by David Martinez. Makeup by Odile Subra. Clothing by Gaspard Yurkievich.)

The Prettiest Boy in the World

Many people are blessed with beauty. Some even make a career of it. But very few can work both sides of the runway.

• By Alex Morris
• Published Aug 14, 2011

One evening in late July, a fashion model in very short shorts was walking down Lafayette Street when a ­middle-aged guy in a baseball cap, pudgy and plodding, stopped dead in his tracks.

“Hey! Hey, you!” he called out in a thick Brooklyn accent, sidling up. “Are you a model?”

The model peered down at him and gamely grinned. “I am.”

“You’re gorgeous.” The man whistled through his teeth. “Shoot! Where are you, you know, illustrated in?”

“Oh, different places,” the model demurred.

“Well, you got my vote,” the guy said. “Man!” He shook his head in amazement and reluctantly continued down the street, completely unaware that the woman he had just encountered was not a woman at all but was in fact Andrej Pejic, a male model who has garnered much attention in the fashion world for his recent success modeling women’s clothing. That day, in addition to the shorts, Pejic was sporting a lacy black blouse over a black tank top, long blond hair, and smoky eyes. He had just come from a shoot for a Spanish magazine where he had shown to good effect a number of items generally considered to be in women’s domain: a floor-length wrap dress, a fur coat, a wide-brimmed felt hat, and, toward the end of the day, a rosy lip stain.

“What color did you use on his lips?” one of the women milling about the studio had asked the makeup artist.

“It’s sort of a berry,” he’d answered, at which point she ducked into the changing room and began dabbing the same shade on her own pout.

And so in moments like the one on Lafayette Street, when Pejic is the object of a clearly heterosexual advance, he does not usually choose to disabuse the potential suitor of his confusion, in part because he knows that the mistake is a fair one. When he first showed up at the Chadwick agency in Melbourne, Australia, the town where he grew up, he was quickly signed and just as quickly told he would be unlikely to find much work in the relatively macho Australian market: He was too beautiful to be an obvious choice for men’s campaigns, but he was not actually a woman. The next year, after Pejic graduated from high school and moved to London, his extreme androgyny made it difficult for him even to secure a British agent. “I remember it was raining and horrible,” he tells me. “I was walking in a street without an umbrella—it was a really dramatic, kind of movie moment—and I was just like, ‘Oh my God, I came to London, I spent my mom’s money, I’m not even gonna get an agency.’ ” He giggles in a low register and continues, “It was like ­Madonna going to Hollywood.” At Storm, the fifth agency he visited, owner Sarah Doukas—known for discovering Kate Moss—decided to take a chance on him. “When I first met ­Andrej, I didn’t think, What a beautiful boy or girl,” Doukas says. “I certainly didn’t want to put him in one particular box.” The agency posted him not just on the men’s board but also on the women’s.

In Europe’s fashion world, where the masculine ideal is a good deal less masculine, Pejic found some work, but he didn’t become one of the industry’s coveted items—the modeling world’s version of the Birkin or the Spy Bag or the Muse—until Carine Roitfeld, then editor-in-chief of French Vogue, decided to dress him as a woman for an editorial shoot. “Carine Roitfeld was just like, ‘Put him in ­Fendi!’ ” Pejic explains before adding, “My agency did ask me if I was comfortable with it, but I’ve been dressing in skirts since I was very little, so for me it was, ‘Of course.’ ”

Since then, “I guess professionally I’ve left my gender open to artistic interpretation,” he says. This past year, he walked in both men’s and women’s shows for Jean Paul Gaultier (who describes Pejic as an “other­worldly beauty”), and was cast as ­Gaultier’s bride—traditionally a line’s pièce de ­résistance—in his Spring 2011 couture show. For New York’s Fashion Week in February, he modeled in five shows for men and four for women. Even at men’s shows, Galliano put him in “a skimpy little singlet” and Gaultier dressed him as Betty Catroux, Yves Saint Laurent’s androgynous female muse. He’s been photographed by Steven Meisel and Juergen Teller. His mother has been on Australian television to talk about her son. He is now famous enough in that country that he wears sunglasses to go outside.

On a recent Saturday afternoon, Pejic invites me along to a shoot he’s doing on the 32nd floor of a sleek apartment building in Tribeca. When we enter the main room, light is beaming in from a huge wraparound veranda with a view of Manhattan’s southern tip. The shoot’s creative director, Rushka Bergman—who for three years was also the stylist for that bygone pinnacle of androgyny, Michael Jackson—is wearing sunglasses the size of saucers and conferring with the makeup artist while another male model lounges about in an open leather shirt, occasionally flexing his pectorals. Music blares. Assistants flutter. Pejic is hustled into hair and makeup.

Shoes, Shoes, Shoes, one can never have enougfh shoes

I am right aren't I, we can never have enough shoes or bags for that matter?  I try not to over do it with shoes and I think I am winning that battle..  I really did need these new shoes I bought today from Myer at Highpoint and they were on sale which was a very attractive offer.

I got a new pair of black patent and leather shoes by the designer Jane Debster.  I have been wearing this brand so so long now???  I don't want to recall how long if that is ok with you?  They are well made, good quality leather and they fit so well.  Even with the highest of heels this brand is comfortable..this is the pair of got today

They look really cute on too!

And this is another pair I bought to see how they would go in the store, naturally I buy all these samples in my size...well there has to be some benefits for the boss right?

I cannot wait for these to arrive....see I do like my shoes ......are you the same, do you love shoes? 
Now I am not sure if I need to buy a bag to go with the Jane Debsters???  What do you think???

Are you going to a High School Formal this year?

http://www.highschoolformals.com.au/formals-yearbook

If you are going to be attending your High School Formal this year then this is a great site with a great set of tools that will help you prepare for this event.  If you are involved in setting up the formal then this has some great resources for you also.  Check out the site and let me know what you think?  Tell all your High School buddies also.

Jelly Shoes a must have for the Summer

You ask me what on earth are Jelly Shoes?  Well I found these amazing Jelly Shoes and loved the look and colour and so got me a few pairs.  I got the black and the white and they are so comfortable and look cute on too!.  $24.99 is not expensive and you can wear them anywhere, at the beach, shopping, out to dinner!

My feet did  not sweat in these either as they are very open.

The come in 7 different colours - and in sizes 36 to 41.  $24.99 get a few pairs.

 

How about the colours - I just fell in love with all of them.  Much better to look at than thongs!

If you love these and want some then check back at www.makeupnet.com.au in the new year as we will be stocking them soon or email us your colour and size and we will let you know when they are in stock. email jill.nolan@makeupnet.com.au

Little Rich Girl Vogue

Barbara Palvin

Vogue Russia December 2010

Source: tfs

 Don't you love these smokin eyes!

Lanvin for H&M - The Show (Promo 2011)

This was such a great little movie to watch and the clothes are too die for..I hope you enjoy watching this as much as I did.

cheers

Jill

I will always love Vogue

Enjoy this one..lol Jill

Sneak Peek At Stella McCartney Collection for Target

This amazing cute collection will be on Sale as from the 29th of October and I think I might just have to be the first on in line to get some of these bags..I just LOVE LOVE a nice bag..don't you!

How cute is this collection!!

This is by far my fav dress

Oh and the suit...LOVE this too!

I want this bag & is is only $99.00

Bangles $29.00 each
The total collection is really beautiful and it is all so wearable and it is well priced for being a designer label 

I hope you enjoyed the sneak peek at the range, I hope they have them in your nearest Target store.

High School Formal web site

I recently discovered a great web site that is totally focused on young people that are still in High School and preparing to run or go to their High School Formal.  It is a cute site that covers, Beauty, Fashion, Venue's and help with planning your High School Formal to ensure that this event is the best fun ever.

If this year or next is your year to go to your High School Formal you will love this web site.  If you are past your High School Formal year then there is still a lot of great State based supplier information such as Hair dressers & Makeup Artists listed on their site as well.

http://www.highschoolformals.com.au

Very soon they will launch a Book to help with the planning and everything you need to know to be prepared and have a brilliant High School Formal.  Check out their web site and be sure to tell your friends about it as well.

Enjoy  Reading

Jill

Doe Deere from Limecrime Makeup dyes her hair

Doe Deere has gone from a redhead to a blonde and now to this brilliant blue.

What do you think of the colour, I actually loved her as a redhead and she also looked good as a blonde..but I have to say the blue is cute.  I once went purple but that was as a 14 year old that played with mothers Magic Silver White and got carried away...that ended up with me being grounded for a few weeks.....oh well..growing up can be fun.

Have you ever dyed your hair any strange colours?  What was the reaction of others when they noticed?  Good or not so good?

 

Here she is a redhead

 And here a blonde..I think she looks amazing with any colour hair!

Limecrime Tutorial & Video - Get the Look

Jennifer Anitson on the cover of Harpers - or is it really Barbara Streisand

I saw this cover and really loved the look.  I have always loved the eye makeup style of the 60's and this is a good reflection of that style..to me it is very much in fashion right now.

 

The links will take you to the full slide show of pictures.  

 

xxx

Enjoy Jill

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Hats for the Racing season and much much more

I just loved the hats on this desingers web site and wanted to share them with everyone, they are colourful, stylish and oh so pretty.  I want one!!!!!!!!!!

 

Empress was the one I really liked...although there were others..
http://www.jodielouisemillinery.com.au
Click here to see the collection

Take a look and maybe get yourself for next year or some special function you have to go to.

Jodie makes all of the head pieces  Lace Headpiece, or Jewelled Fascinator.  Jodie is a Hat Maker and Made to order Milliner for Spring Carnival Race Wear, Weddings, Mother of the Bride, Year 12 Dances, Debutante Balls and Special Events. 

Jodie will help you design your own gorgeous headpiece and securely courier it to you anywhere in Australia. 

 

How To Dress: Your Complete Style Guide For Every Occasion by Gok Wan

I often watch this guy on TV and think he has some great ideas to change simple items into fantastic statement making pieces..so I expect his book could be worth reading and would make a great gift idea for Christmas for any of the girlfriends. Take a peek.



How To Dress: Your Complete Style Guide For Every Occasion by Gok Wan

Book Description

Packed with Gok′s advice on how to look good at a party, wedding or on the beach, How to Dress is like having your very own personal styling session with Gok.

Loved for recognising that women are beautiful whatever their shape or size, Gok Wan understands how women can work their assets and minimise the part of their bodies they dislike to maximum effect. Every woman deserves a Fairy Gok Mother to help them look their most gorgeous. His new book is packed with fashion tips to help you stay on the style highway and not stumble off into fashion faux pas territory.

Choosing the right outfit for a wedding or looking your best on the beach or at work can be stressful and in How to Dress Gok simply unravels the rules of style so every woman can look their best all the time.

How to Dress shows you how to look great throughout the year, whatever your lifestyle and regardless of what life throws at you.

Mineral Makeup - so many to choose from!

Price, Brands & Quality Ingredients
If you look around there are so many mineral makeup brands on the market it is hard to know which one to choose.  Some cost as much as $60.00 and $70.00 for enough to last 3 months, others can be as inexpensive as $36.00 and even less for smaller pots.

It is always worth checking what is in the makeup your buying so that you don't end up with an irriated skin after applying the powder!  Ask for the ingredients list and also make sure it is 100% Natural!

Some of the well know big brands do contain some ingredients that can irritate your skin, so just because it is a name you know does not mean it will not irritate your skin.

The colour of your foundation!
How many times have you purchased a foundation in a Department store, gone home and then realised that the colour really does not suit your skin tone. It's too bad that we were not able to get samples to take home to try in the real day light or in our own homes under our own lights!!  Cause if we were able to do that we probably would not have wasted our money! Right!

Samples
One of the advantages of the move to Mineral Powders as a foundation is that many brands will actually sell or give you a sample to take home to try in your own environment.  That way you can also ask girlfriends and partners if they agree the colour  of your foundation looks good on you before you invest your money.

Free Samples
One company - Wholesale Beauty Products in Melbourne is offering the opportunity for you to try the Sheer Miracle brand of makeup FREE- no potsal charges not charges at all.  It's all free, that's how confident they are that you will reall like this very economical brand of Mineral Makeup.  

If you would like a free sample of this brand then visit www.wholesaleskincare.com.au and see the link to ask for a free sample! 

Once you have found the right colour for you, you need to hurry back to buy a full size pot as it is on Sale for $26.00, down from $36.00