Hot off AW2012 London Fashion Week: elfs favourite Make Up Trends

With London Fashion week AW 2012 well underway, we’ll expect to see lots of Beauty trends rolling off the catwalk!

From Marc Jacobs RED RED Lips to Jason Wu’s winged green eyeshadow, the AW2012 shows has left us in awe and inspired!

However the elf girls were struck most by Anna Sui’s collection with their ‘Blue Eyed Beauties’ rocking the runway with vivid, bolts of lightening blue eyeshadow. The look is toned down with a soft dewy complexion and nude rosebud lips which is also tre on trend…

Anna Sui AW12/13 Catwalk Show at London Fashion Week

Anna Sui's bolt of blue eyeliner

After lots of oohing and ahhing we’ve tried to recreate this look using products from elf cosmetics range.


Check it out below: 
 

 Products used for the look:

• Studio Single eyeshadow in Seablue
• Matte Lip Colour in Tea Rose
• Mineral infused Mascara
• elf Tinted Moisturiser SPF 15
• Studio Blush in Tickled Pink
• Makeup Lock and Seal
• elf translucent matte powder

How we achieved the look:

Step one: Prep the eyes with a primer to create the perfect canvas for the eyeshadow to adhere to.

Step two: Wet the elf small angled brush with water and dip into the Studio Single Eyeshadow in ‘Seablue’. Starting from the outer corner of the eye line your eyes with the shadow. Make sure to wing out at the outer corners. For more dramatic effect, extend the liner to just under the brow bone.

Step three: Keep building the liner until you reached the desired thickness.

Step four: Now go over the eyeshadow again with Make up lock and seal, to help lock down the shadow for longer wear and intensify the blue


TIP: After wetting the angled brush with the lock and seal solution, dip it into the sea blue eyeshadow before going over your line for an even brighter, bolder look!

Step five: Curl your lashes and apply a coat of Mineral infused Mascara in Black for long and defined lashes.

Step 6: Apply a tinted moisturizer for a dewy complexion. The elf Tinted Moisturiser is hydrating and has SPF 15 for added sun protection, perfect for creating a radiant glow.

Step 7: Cheeks at the Anna Sui catwalk had a very faint, pink tone as to not work against the strong blue in the eyes. Recreate this soft and natural look with elf Studio Blush in Tickled Pink.

Step 8: Lips were kept to a bare minimum in a soft, nude finish. We used elf studio matte lip colour in Tea Rose to recreate the rosebud look. Before applying, prep the lip by exfoliating to get rid of any dryness and slick on a coat of lip balm to keep them hydrated.


Step 9: Line the lips carefully with the matte lip colour before filling in the rest for a more defined lip.

If you prefer a matte finish to a dewy complexion, finish by dusting a layer of elf translucent matte powder over the face using a large face brush like the elf total face brush.

That’s it guys, a high fashion look in a few easy steps!

Now if you’re not a fan of blue shadow or eye makeup, there is no rule to say you cant substitute with another colour! The only rule here is bolder the better! Why not try green or purples we have an extensive range of shadows in array of colours and finishes at elf cosmetics!

We hope you liked it!

Love

e.l.f

Friday Favourites Winner: Elf Eye Transformer giveaway

Hi Guys

Its time to reveal the winner of last weeks Friday Favourites! We just wanted to thank everyone for taking part again and we had over 100 entries this week! 

After a morning of reading through everyones comments we've picked Chloe from 'Chloe likes to Talk' as the lucky winner due to her clever and creative ideas for using the elf Eye Transformer! 

See her winner quote below.

The elf Eye Transformer will transform your  existing eyeshadows to create new colours!

"I love this gorgeous idea, and although I'd use it [elf eye transformer]to make some of my languishing eye shadows a hundred times more interesting, I'd also like to try it with a pale blusher for an extra shimmer and some added interest to my make up and a way to save a blusher I have which has become just a bit too boring to use as much." Chloe from 'Chloe likes to Talk'

We agree with Chloe on this one! Why stop at eyeshadows, the possibilities are endless use this nifty palette to spring clean your makeup bag! You may find yourself reacquainted with a few bits in your collection that you have perhaps forgotten about!

Thanks again for taking part! We'll be taking suggestions for the next Friday Favourites giveaway, why not leave your suggestions in the comment box below! We may just pick yours! :)

You can get your hands on the elf eye transformer at the elf online shop here

Thanks for reading!

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e.l.f

Coming soon to elf cosmetics UK: Studio Shimmer Sheets

Hi guys!

Heres another sneaky peak video of whats in store for you all! We're loving these really fun Studio Shimmer Sheets!

Create a perfect glow on the go! These hassle free sheets are easy to use and give a gorgeous shimmer to eyes, lips or face!

Check out the Video below to see how they work!

 

Coming soon to www.eyeslipsface.co.uk

What do you think guys? looks like fun?  Our fave Shimmer Sheets are golden and Pink! What's yours?

Coming Soon to e.l.f Cosmetics UK Volume Plumping Mascara

Hi Everyone!

Here's part three of the coming soon features! We are delighted to announce another amazing addition to the Studio Mascara range with this gorgeous Volume Plumping Mascara.

Apply just 2 coats to your lashes for amazing instantly volumised lashes perfect for day time chic or night time glam with a little liner.

Watch this video to see it in action!

Coming soon from eyeslipsface.co.uk

What do you think, a makeup bag must have? We think its a definite! Don't forget to check facebook, twitter and sign up for our newsletters to be one of the first to find out when these and many more exciting new arrivals are available from e.l.f

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e.l.f x

Coming Soon to e.l.f Cosmetics UK Lotion Wipes

Hi Everyone!

Here's part four of the coming soon features and a little sneak peak into another new product coming soon to e.l.f! 

e.l.f Lotion Wipes.

Hydrate and moisturise your skin, on the go with the amazing lotion wipes from e.l.f have a gorgeous vanilla and coconut which has definitely caused some of the girls from the office seriously pining for a beach holiday!

The pack contains 20 wipes which are infused with Aloe, Cocoa Butter, Vitamin E, Soy, Ginkgo Biloba, Coconut Milk and Sweet Almond Oil to revitalise and nourish the skin. Perfect for moisturizing and hydrating skin on the go. 

Due to arrive in early spring from eyeslipsface.co.uk the e.l.f Lotion wipes are a complete must have for any holiday, weekend away, or simply a day out and about. The mess free application is perfect for busy girls on the go.

It won't be long before you can get your hands on these amazing wipes from e.l.f. Don't forget to check facebook, twitter and sign up for our newsletters to be one of the first to find out when these and many more exciting new arrivals are available from e.l.f

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e.l.f x