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Jessica Stam's Secrets....

Jessica Stam recently sat down with style.com and gave away her most coveted secrets – the contents of her make up bag. Here is a list of Stam’s go-to-products…

Amore Pacific Treatment Cleansing Tissues – excellent for people who are on the go

Laura Mercier Oil-Free Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20 in Porcelain – Stam explains that it evens out and brightens her complexion.

Aquaphor Healing Hands – this hand cream has multiple uses; it can cure dry lips, cracked cuticles and hands. It also works well as an eye make up remover.

Maybelline Cool Effect Cooling Shadow/Liner in Ice Princess – this gives the eye a light pink iridescent glow.

Mario Badescu Vitamin E Body Lotions with Wheat Germ – It is rich and thick, moisturizes even the driest skin. Canadians – good luck trying to get your hands on Mario Badescu, unfortunately the products are no longer allowed no longer allowed in to the country.

Dove Ultimate Sensitive Care Antiperspirant in Fragrance Free.

Klorane Extra Gentle Dry Shampoo with Oat Extract – Perfect for on the go, adds great volume. I have yet to try this myself, but I have heard rave reviews.

Covergirl Outlast Lipstain in #400 – wash of sheer beautiful colour

Dior DiorShow Iconic Mascara in Black – one of the very best mascaras, adds volume and separates

Chanel Glossimer #3 – A universally flattering pink shade that brings out the natural colour of lips

Mason Pearson Mini Brush – compact and does not yank out hair

MAC Strada Blush – great for contouring (This is a MAC Pro shade and can only be purchased in MAC Pro stores)

Anastasia Brow Wiz in Ash Blonde – creates polished and defined eyebrows

Kerasrtase Elixir Oleo- Relax – seals dead ends and give hair shine without grease

Ricci Ricci by Nina Ricci – Stam’s signature scent

Now, what is in YOUR make up bag?

Gorgeous Festive Glamour - False Eye Lashes

Get some gorgeous glamour on on full show this festive season, false lashes are the best beauty weapon when looking hot to trot & area red carpet favourite!!! There are a number of options to go for & I've noted down some of the best products to opt for when trying them out as well as the best application tips. For an instant glamour fix that is easy to do yourself, strip lashes work the best, they will normally come with an adhesive specifically for that purpose, it's a latex based product & looks white but once they're dry it'll become invisible.

To keep it looking realistic take the lash without glue & place on your lash line first, then take them off & at the side of the lash that is to be placed nearer the inner corner of your eye, take a pair of scissors (nail scissors are best for this) & cut in a slight diagonal from the inner corner to the middle of the lash strip, this will give a more definition to the outer corner of the eye which is the best option to go for as a full strip can tend be too heavy (we don't want to go for the drag-queen look this season!) Then run the edge of the strip along the glue & fix as close to your natural lash line as possible, once dry apply some of your favorite mascara to finish the look, this will help to disguise where your own lashes meet the false ones & give fantastic definition to the eye, for best results apply them before you apply liner to your top lash line.

The best strip lashes I have worked with are from Mac (£7.50), they have a really extensive range to choose from, they also do a half lash which saves any DIY cutting for your self, also they come in a great box so you can save them for another day.

To keep them in good condition clean off any glue by taking a cotton bud with an oil based eye make-up remover & clean off any glue.
To give an even more natural finish which is perfect for a Wedding Day look opt for individual lashes, a little more trickier to apply but they give a beautiful soft finish. I normally apply up to 6 lashes going from the outer corner to almost half way over to the middle. Each individual lash will have about 3 small lashes on them so no more than 6 is normally required. Best to get a pair of tweezers for this as it can be pretty intricate work, start at the outer corner, place the 'bulb' of the individual lash in the glue & place right on the lash line & continue until you have the desired effect. After the glue is dry again apply the mascara to finish off the look. If you would rather leave this to the professionals then most Salons will do this for around £5-£10.
For Individual Lashes there a number of Products, but Eylure (Around £5) are great & can even last up to 6 weeks - just be careful when removing your eye make-up! Also in most cases it's best to opt for a medium length as that will normally give the depth you will need.

Chanel Spring 2010 Collection

For your enjoyment - pictures from the Chanel spring 2010 collection. You may proceed to drool...

Lady Hawk

So, I am loving this look. It's crazy and fun. If you watch TV's So You Think You Can Dance, this is inspired by a choreographer Sonja Teyeh. She is great and this is my take on her hair since I will not be shaving the sides anytime soon =). Let me know if you want a tutorial on it!

Jessica Stam

via Fashion Gone Rogue

Glam Lash - Michelle goes Glam for Glasgow’s Big Build Appeal

Pop Idol Star and STV presenter, Michelle McManus has added a touch of glamour to Marie Curie Glasgow’s Big Build Appeal becoming the face of the Caledonian Therapy Academy’s (CTA), new product ‘Glam Lash’.
Marie Curie’s loyal supporters at the CTA have pledged to donate 5% of all ‘Glam Lash’ profits to the Big Build Appeal, which is raising £16.1 million for a new Glasgow hospice. ‘Glam Lash’ eyelashes are semi-permanent extensions that can last for up to 3 months, with no damage to the natural lashes – a must have for every girl this party season.
Michelle McManus said: “Being a Glasgow girl, I know what a fantastic job Marie Curie does. The Big Build Appeal is a great cause as a new hospice will allow the charity to continue to care for people in Glasgow for years to come. I’m so glad to help fundraise with the CTA and I hope lots of girlies go glam for a good cause during the party season”.
Work began on the new hospice in April 2008 and the building is now clearly visible. All is on schedule for the hospice to be fully operational by spring 2010 and every single donation brings Marie Curie one step closer to their fundraising target. The Big Build Appeal has now reached £14 million but still needs all the support possible to help raise the remaining £2.1 million.
Karen Milne, capital appeal fundraising manager said: “The Caledonian Therapy Academy has been a great supporter throughout the Big Build Appeal. We are so grateful for their continued fundraising and are delighted that Michelle has come on board to help. Supporters like these are vital in helping us reach our £16.1 million target.”
Louise Prunty, director and principle at the CTA Said: “We are so excited to have Michelle's support in our fundraising efforts for the Big Build Appeal Michelle is an inspiration, who women across the country can relate to. With Michelle’s support we will hopefully put Glam Lash on everyone’s Christmas list this year, allowing us to generate lots of cash for the Big Build Appeal.”

If you would like to follow Michelle’s lead and get glam for a good cause this party season contact the CTA on 0141 334 0080 or visit www.ctacademy.co.uk . For more information on how you can help the Big Build Appeal call 0141 531 1383 or log on to www.bigbuild.org.uk.