Paint It Lace

The Twiggy Look; Make up Tutorial

Tue, 21 Aug 2012 20:27:00 +0100

At the age of sixteen Lesley Hornby became the first ever internationally known supermodel; of course, we know her as Twiggy Lawson. In the mid sixties Twiggy’s signature thin frame, gigantic, painted eyes and pouted lips dominated fashion magazines and became an icon of mod fashion; even today, she is still classed as the face of the sixties.

Recreate the look:

To begin apply concealer and powder where needed to create a pale, flawless canvas. Tip: Lightly brush some powder underneath your eyes as this will make it easier to brush away any stray eyeshadow.
Fill in your eyebrows with a pencil or a powder. This should preferably be two or three shades light than your brow. Try to keep within the brows themselves; if needed you can go below the brow but not above.
Apply a highlight colour of eyeshadow just underneath your eyebrows. This will enlarge the eye area, adding volume and add to the desired effect. You can also lightly brush a pearly white or light neutral shade of shadow over your eyelid to reduce darkness. Also highlight the inside corner of each eye with a white powder to enhance and enlarge the eyes.
With a pointed sponge applicator, or small eyeliner, apply a dark brown or black shadow just above the natural crease of your eyes. Tip: powder works best. Be sure to smudge the line so it is not solid.
This is the tricky part; to create Twiggy’s signature spidery eyes you will need a trusted liquid eyeliner. Tip: You may want a damp Q-tip at hand to quickly erase any mistakes.
Start at the outer edge of your eye and gradually thin the line out as you come to the corner of your eye. Make sure to keep as close to your lash line as possible. Extend the eyeliner out on both sides to form ‘wings’ that should meet the eyeshadow crease line.
For the lashes, you can either apply a set of false lashes, or brush on coat after coat of a good lengthening mascara. Tip: Try blinking on a tissue between coats to avoid clumping. The false lashes should be long and thick, and follow the information on the back of the packet to apply them correctly depending on what brand. Tip: Tweezers can help to hold the lashes in place or press them to your eye to avoid a mess with the glue. Make sure to place them as close as you can to your natural lash line.
Twiggy paints on her lower lashes to exaggerate and dramatize her eyes. To create the authentic look you should paint them on with liquid eyeliner. You can use false eyelashes or mascara instead if you would like a more subtle look. Start from the outer edge, evenly spacing about eight dots close to your eye (the first should be underneath the ‘wing’ at your outer edge). Using the dots as your guide, start each line from these points, making it thicker at the top and thinning out at the end. A thin pointed liner will work best.
For the finishing touches you can brush on a light coat of mascara to blend in your natural lashes with the false ones if needed. A light peach coloured blusher, and a pearl pale shade can be applied to your lips.

Share your looks!!

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Tue, 21 Aug 2012 20:25:42 +0100

Short and Sweet

Mon, 20 Aug 2012 23:47:39 +0100

Let’s keep it brief; this is literally the way we’re wearing shorts this season. The hot pant is back, and now it’s shorter than ever!

Here’s a few outfits I’ve put together to help you pull off this trend;

Glamorous striped leotard from Bank Fashion, Contour detailed shorts from Top Shop, Blazer from H&M, Black tights from Top Shop.

Purple studded shorts from New Look, 1988 prints crop top from River Island, Double row spiked bracelet from BooHoo, Spiked hoop earring from Wet Seal.

Fringe shorts from Pull&Bear, Lace ankle socks from River Island, Aztec print platfrom boots from River Island, Studded bandeau top from Miss Selfridge.

Floral crochet shorts from Chicwish, Rose flower sleeved jumper from Sheinside, Knitted socks from Net-a-porter, Wildfox flower ring from Endless.

Soul Cal Deluxe flag top from Republic, Studded Denim shorts from Top Shop, Hidden heel high tops from River Island.

Our hot pant inspiration: RiRi

Photos from: denimology, stylebistro and igossip

So, V Festival kicked off Saturday with performances from Rizzle...

Mon, 20 Aug 2012 17:26:22 +0100

So, V Festival kicked off Saturday with performances from Rizzle Kicks, Labrinth, Ed Sheeran, Rita Ora, Tulisa, Noal Gallagher and many, many more. Despite the heavy showers the par-tay continued, and watching it on the television looked like a good ‘un! The Festival had appearances from One Directions heart-throbs, Keith Lemon and Kelly Brook.

I’ll be bringing you the best and worst dressed from the festival very soon! If you have any nominees just drop me an email: ihannahmae@hotmail.co.uk

But for now why don’t you check out last year’s V Fest Best Dressed list, festival wardrobe must-have’s and The Girl’s Guide to Surviving the Festival Season!

Hope you’re all having a great summer! Hannah-Mae ox

Picture from: bbc.co.uk

The Return! :D

Sun, 19 Aug 2012 19:36:55 +0100

So I’m back from my long needed break, and can say I had an absolutely fab time away to the beautiful coasts of Cornwall. Boy, did I pick the right week to go away? – hot, hot, hot! And I’ve got some anything-but-attractive tan lines to prove it.

I relaxed on the beach in St Ives, shopped in the streets of Penzance, and went on beautiful boat trips in Falmouth. I visited the world famous open-air theatre, The Minack, was invited to a dinner party by an old fisherman full of character, and climbed the hundreds of stairs at Tintagel Castle.

Here are a few pictures of the beautiful views I had the privilege of experiencing:

However, it has to be said, there is nothing better than your own bed (:

Our televisions have been splashed recently with Burberry’s one...

Sat, 21 Jul 2012 15:31:47 +0100

Our televisions have been splashed recently with Burberry’s one and only fragrance; Burberry Body. Here are some shots from behind the scenes of the campaign film.

elle: Versace couture fall 2012

Wed, 04 Jul 2012 17:53:50 +0100

elle:

Versace couture fall 2012

4th of July; red, white and blue

Wed, 04 Jul 2012 15:31:56 +0100

Inspiring your celebration:

1) Denim vest from Topshop 2) Truffle ankle boots from Debenhams 3) Pendant from 1928 4) Flag leggings from New Look 5) Tee from Bank Fashion 6) Bag from Steve Madden 7) Print top from Quiz 8) Platform boots from Boohoo 9) Soul cal dungarees from Republic 10) Grey zip leggings from New Look 11) Flag hotpants from New Look 12) Pumps from Far Fetch 13) Henry Holland tights from Topshop 14) Vintage scarf from Boohoo 15) Clutch from Far Fetch

Happy 4th of July!

Hannah-Mae ox

I've been a fan of your blog since the very beginning, and can't believe how far it's come! Love it! xxxxxx

Wed, 04 Jul 2012 15:26:22 +0100

Thank you so much! This means an awful lot to me! Best wishes, Hannah-Mae ox

Happy 4th of July!

Wed, 04 Jul 2012 15:00:24 +0100

Happy 4th of July!

dknyprgirl: creative use of our DKNY Be Delicious fragrance...

Wed, 04 Jul 2012 14:55:06 +0100

dknyprgirl:

creative use of our DKNY Be Delicious fragrance bottle no?

glamour: Christian Dior fall 2012 couture.

Wed, 04 Jul 2012 13:51:27 +0100

glamour:

Christian Dior fall 2012 couture.

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Wed, 04 Jul 2012 13:45:00 +0100

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Wed, 04 Jul 2012 13:45:00 +0100

The Summer Dress

Wed, 04 Jul 2012 13:44:04 +0100

The summer dress; trusted and relied on by generations, for when the sun comes out to play. Accompanied by a silk scarf, a straw hat, a cardigan or jacket, pretty pumps or even biker boots like Daisy, this simple creation can go a long way. It’s the perfect and trusted creation that hangs loyally in every woman’s wardrobe. Plus, it comes in all shapes to suit any body frame; from a skater a-line dress for the pears, to a bodycon for the hourglass.

Here’s my little example of the summer dress for your inspiration:

Recreate my look

Lace dress from Dorothy Perkins, denim jacket from Topshop, silk rose hair comb from Matthew Williamson, feather necklace from Need Supply, flower earrings from Charlotte Russe, and to add to the effect Preppy Princess, fragrance from Vera Wang.

A few examples from the high street;

From left to right; Butterfly dress from Republic, Yellow Skater dress from John Lewis, Swan Placement dress from Dorothy Perkins, Lotte Dress from Superdry, and Red Lace dress from Topshop.

If you have an original idea of how to style the summer dress, then send in a picture and you could feature in one of our street style posts!

Back!

Wed, 04 Jul 2012 13:42:54 +0100

Sorry about that little break, guys. This is just a little note to say don’t worry, …

… and ready to roll, with a bunch of posts coming your way!!

Much love, Hannah-Mae oxox

Summer’s Here! by ihannahmae featuring high heel shoesASOS...

Tue, 22 May 2012 14:04:01 +0100

Summer’s Here! by ihannahmae featuring high heel shoes

ASOS trapeze dress
$38 - asos.com

Fab. high heel shoes
€149 - welikefashion.com

Mango straw tote
£40 - mango.com

Vintage shades
$32 - topshop.com

Rare London floral hair accessory
£5 - rarelondon.com

Hot Air Balloon Photograph, Toy, Summer, Red, Rust, Fine Art…
$30 - etsy.com

Rosie Huntington-Whitely; Coachella by ihannahmae featuring...

Fri, 18 May 2012 22:28:19 +0100

Rosie Huntington-Whitely; Coachella by ihannahmae featuring suede booties

River Island denim short shorts
£25 - riverisland.com

PAS DE ROUGE suede booties
$448 - shirise.com

Dorothy Perkins yellow gold jewelry
$27 - dorothyperkins.com

Marni sunglasses
$400 - marni.com

It’s always important to treat yourself every once in a while....

Thu, 10 May 2012 13:43:13 +0100

It’s always important to treat yourself every once in a while. Personally, I tend to get so caught up in the busyness of every day life; studying, working, and all that jazz, and completely forget about taking time out and making myself happy.

Every so often, take a little time out to treat yourself. It may be a pair of those killer heels that always catch your eye when you’re walking to work, or that cute shirt you’ve been meaning to try on, or it may just be as simple as a relaxing evening in curled up on the sofa with your favourite movie, or a girlie pamper session.

My treat this month was a new Fiorelli handbag that I’ve had my eye on for quite a while, and after a long time of hardcore studying I decided it was time to put a smile on my face.

Dip Dye Hair - TREND ALERT! Photographs from;...

Wed, 02 May 2012 16:48:39 +0100

Dip Dye Hair - TREND ALERT!

Photographs from; haircolorideashq.com, martinasatoriova.com, whathappensinthechairstaysinthechair.blogspot.com, thatssoyesterday.blogspot.com, haircoloursideas.com, cassieisaswallow.tumblr.com, assezblonde.blogspot.com, fashion-oulala.blogspot.com