Fashion & Beauty

Ten Steps To Perfect Make-Up

Bring out all the youth and beauty of your face with flawless make-up

All women really want the same thing: to look like themselves, only prettier and more confident. It is possible to transform a face with just tweezers, shadow, and a brow brush and brow gel— and to master the skill of make-up. Make-up is simple. When you know how to apply it and have an organised make-up drawer, it should take only 10 minutes. Practice is the key. A basic, simple look requires 10 steps — in the right order.

Pre-make-up

Moisturiser is the key to fresh-looking skin. It creates the perfect base for make-up. For normal skin, use a lightweight moisturising lotion. For dry skin, use a rich hydrating cream or balm.

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Afro Hairdresser of the Year!

Introducing the 2009 British Afro Hairdresser of the Year Winner: Michelle Thompson

2009 wasn’t just a great year for Sisterhood Media Group!

Considered to be the ‘Oscars’ of the hairdressing world, the 25^th British Hairdressing Awards took place at the Grosvenor House Hotel on the 23^rd of November 2009. Hosted by Dermot O’Leary with entertainment provided by the London Community Gospel Choir, the awards are about recognising and rewarding the creativity of the British hairdressing industry.

Competing against five other stylists in her category was Michelle Thompson, who was proclaimed Afro Hairdresser of the Year.

In this interview Michelle talks about winning the award and even offers some useful tips on how to make the most from your trip to the hairdressers.

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T's for Trust

River Island presents…T’s For The Trust

Pixie Lott, Alesha Dixon and Kelly Rowland, all of whom are Prince’s Trust Ambassadors, are supporting their new tee campaign called, T’s for The Trust.

Alesha says: “It’s fantastic when fashion merges with charity, it’s a winning formula. People love shopping and if they know the money is going to a good cause to help somebody else they don’t need to feel guilty about it. It’s the perfect scenario! I’m honored to be involved.”

Designed by River Island’s top young designers each tee has been made to reflect the star’s own personal style. Pixie Lott’s T-dress is available in, classic black and zebra print, both come complete with fringe detailing, to reflect her signature punk rock style. She describes her design as being “…cheeky, fun and cool.”

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Camer Couture

Camer Couture Fashion Showcase

It was a night filled with live music, all night partying, free drinks and of course fashion! Held in London’s very own Shoreditch Studio’s the Camer Couture Fashion Showcase wasn’t just a celebration of culture, it was a celebration of creativity, individuality and life.

Alex Quest the Creative Director along with; Isabel Bezeng, Ngum Ngafor, and Cynthia Anduhtabe aimed to expose established as well as emerging Cameroonian fashion designers from around the globe.

But what exactly is Camer Couture? Well think individuality, think expression, think passion but most of all think fusion.

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Minx Nails

Minx Nails

Here’s what you need to know about Minx, the latest nail trend that is proving to be a big hit with the likes of Victoria Beckham, Christina Aguilera, Beyonce, Lady Gaga and Rihanna. Minx is a solid nail coating with an adhesive backing that is sealed once it’s activated by a special heat lamp. You can pick from different designs including silver, gold, and what I had the cheetah print.

Firstly my old nail polish was removed, then my nails were filed, buffed, and dried in preparation for the Minx coating to be applied. The Minx was heated briefly under the lamp then applied and smoothed out onto my nail. Once all my nails were done, they were filed using a glass nail file, which also helps to remove any excess. To finish off my cuticles were moisturised with oil and that was it, my nails had been given the Minx treatment.

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Fro-bulous

Fro-bulous from Errol Douglas

With the new year at our door step, start the year as you want to continue...

Getting your hair done should be a time for relaxation, a chance to get pampered and come out looking as fabulous as you’ll ever be.

But unfortunately that’s often not the case. Many of you may know or have even experienced instances when you arrive for your booked appointment, only to find that you’re still last in the queue. And most of you will no doubt be familiar with, having to wait while your hair dresser simultaneously treats you and the rest of the salon.

Thankfully help is at hand to banish all your hair dressing nightmares, courtesy of Errol Douglas’s Red Carpet Ready Service, where you will be personally treated by specially trained experts.

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Skin Solutions

SKIN SOLUTIONS

Living a hectic lifestyle, whether it’s a bad diet, getting too much sun, or not enough sleep, is definitely one way to get bad skin. Often when you’re feeling stressed, your face will reflect this with the appearance of spots, black heads, dark circles, puffy eyes and eyes bags. All of which can be very aging to your appearance and no one likes to look older than their age!

Professional chemist and creator of iRejuvenate, Dr Barbara Olioso explains that, “Stress and lifestyle go hand in hand...

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