Blue Carreon: A Conversation With Designer Norma Kamali
Author: Blue Carreon
Norma Kamali is very busy this fashion week. Apart from her high-end label OMO, she is also debuting Kamali Kulture, a new line with clothing under the $100 price range.
Just before the New York fashion week becomes hectic, Norma Kamali talks about great ideas, looking effortless and female empowerment. She also wants you to know that she is not as old as you think she is. Read on to learn more about this trailblazing designer.
When I wake up... I love a big hug.
Before I go to bed... I love a big hug.
A well-dressed man/woman... should never look like any time was put into the finished result, but that it was spontaneous and authentic personal style.
Women should always... know their value is more than they believe it is and change their mindset.
The best thing that's been said about me... is that someone remembers the time they wore my clothes and what it meant to them and how it made them feel.
The biggest misconception about me... is that I am older than I am.
If I weren't doing what I'm doing today... I would still be doing many different things at the same time.
My legacy... hopefully to make people feel good and to help women boost their self-esteem and empower themselves.
A great idea... should be backed up by at least 20 more at any time.
Botox is... a necessary evil for self-esteem.
My mother... was unbelievable and outrageously talented. She was ahead of her time and a total influence on my life.
The future... is more exciting than I could ever imagine.
Happiness... is underrated.
There's a time and place for... every possible experience and adventure in a lifetime.
There is too much... pre-election campaign.
In the end... it is all worth it.
Photos courtesy of Norma Kamali
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The Overworked, Underfed, Underage Faces Of Modeling
Author: AP
NEW YORK -- Models are more than just pretty faces. They're often overworked, underfed and underage independent contractors with little say when things go bad behind the scenes.
Many are just teenagers far from home, in some cases earning as much in a day as their poor families back in Russia and Eastern Europe do in a month. As a result, many fear speaking out about sexual harassment, unscrupulous booking agencies, demands to alter their bodies, lack of backstage privacy and punishing stretches with little sleep.
"Modeling is precarious freelance labor," said model Sara Ziff, who was discovered at 14 walking home from her New York City school. "We have very little job security. It's also a winner-takes-all market. There's only one Gisele. Basically, it's a labor force of children who are working in a very grown-up business."
In hopes of changing things, Ziff has founded The Model Alliance, dedicated to improving the working conditions of models and persuading the industry to take better care of its young.
Among other things, Ziff has set up a confidential system for models to report inappropriate conduct or other abuses during New York Fashion Week, which opens Thursday. She is also working on a Models' Bill of Rights.
Backed for now by anonymous donors, the Alliance was launched Monday and has a board of directors and an advisory board drawn from the worlds of law, labor and entertainment.
Ziff, who has more than a decade on the runway and has served as the face of Tommy Hilfiger, Banana Republic and Stella McCartney, has enlisted some of her famous model friends, including Shalom Harlow, Doutzen Kroes and Coco Rocha, one of the first to speak frankly about eating disorders in the trade.
Ziff, 29, also has the support of the powerful Council of Fashion Designers of America. The trade group gave her fledgling nonprofit a boost when it issued its annual pre-Fashion Week plea to designers and model wranglers to keep photographers at bay when models are changing backstage and to keep girls under 16 off the runways by checking identification.
It's not the first attempt to improve the working conditions of models. A union, The Models Guild, was founded in 1995 along the lines of the Screen Actors Guild, but it faltered a few years later for lack of members.
Ziff's alliance isn't a union but an effort to persuade models to take control in an industry where they're often treated as a commodity.
"One beautiful 13-year-old can be substituted for another beautiful 13-year-old," added Susan Scafidi, who heads the Fashion Law Institute at Fordham University in New York and is on the Alliance's board of directors.
A draft of the Models' Bill of Rights includes demands that all jobs and castings involving nudity be subject to informed consent, and that no model under 17 be asked to pose nude or semi-nude. It also calls for booking agents not to lie about the ages of the models they represent and for agents to work with parents of school-age models to draw up an on-the-job education plan.
The Alliance also wants changing areas that are off-limits to photographers and is asking for more transparency in the way money is handled.
Elettra Wiedemann, the 28-year-old daughter of actress and model Isabella Rossellini, recalled her own start in the business at age 14. She took part in a panel discussion Tuesday hosted by the CFDA's health initiative, begun in 2007 to address unhealthy eating and the debate over how thin is too thin for models.
"I did experience when I first started modeling a lot of pressure from my agency in Italy. They asked me to get a breast reduction. They asked me to get a nose job. They constantly critiqued my weight," she said. "You go through a period of sadness and anger and self-loathing, and then I just decided, `You know what, I'm much more than just a number on a scale.' I chose to have a boundary for myself."
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The First Trend Of Fashion Week: Heart Health Awareness
Author: AP
NEW YORK — Red is Christie Brinkley's color.
The veteran supermodel is set to return to the runway Wednesday night for the Red Dress Collection fashion show, an annual New York Fashion Week kickoff event that aims to draw attention to women's heart health by putting celebrity catwalkers in a parade of gowns by some of the country's most famous designers.
Brinkley is a supporter of the Heart Truth campaign, headed by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, and has participated in this event before. This year, though, she hesitated before deciding to don a dress again. Her own mother is suffering from serious heart disease, having experienced five strokes and a heart attack, and right now Brinkley says she feels like she should be spending quality time with her parents.
But they're the ones who actually nudged her to do it, she said in a teary telephone interview Tuesday. "My parents understand more than anyone about the importance of getting the right care. They're proud of me that I've reached a place where I can give back."
Something else she's learned from them is to maintain a healthy lifestyle with daily exercise and a careful diet. That wasn't always easy when she was a young model, jet-setting from place to place and trying every fad diet that came along, Brinkley, now 58, said, but she's learned the best way to have the good life is to live it. "I make time for this. I used to always put myself on the back burner, but I want to be strong and able for my kids, myself and my parents."
She said she also finds strength and camaraderie within the modeling world, and she hopes the first-time "models" at the Red Dress show will feel that way, too. "I've always felt the catfight thing is a cliche, but especially when we're all together and subject is the heart, we're all united."
It's also a parade of great dresses, and red looks good on so many people, said Marchesa co-founder Georgina Chapman. Marchesa is once again lending a dress for the event, to be worn by model and actress Rebecca Romijn.
"I love the color red. It's such a passionate color and it's a fabulous color when you want to make a splash," Chapman said. If she were on the catwalk, she said she'd probably wear it probably with black heels or neutral makeup. "There's no matchy-matchy with red," she advised. "I especially love to wear black with a hint of red."
Jenna Elfman, making her Red Dress debut, planned to wear a strapless Alberta Ferretti on the catwalk. "I love fashion, I love performance, I love charity," she said.
She said she has wondered what models think about while they're strutting in front of hundreds of people, but she planned to repeat her mantra of "take big steps."
"Thank God I'm tall," Elfman said. "I will get to the end much faster."
Brinkley's advice to the newbies was simple: "You can't take a bad step when you're on that runway. You're there supporting this worthwhile, meaningful cause. And if you slip and fall, you'll make the news and spread the word even more."
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PHOTOS: Kate Middleton Makes Solo Appearance At Lucien Freud Exhibit
Author: The Huffington Post
Wave lots and speak little: that's been Kate Middleton's mantra thus far.
But as she settles into her role as a royal, the Duchess of Cambridge is stepping out solo for her first public engagements sans Prince William, beginning with Wednesday's visit to London's National Portrait Gallery.
Catherine attended a preview of Lucian Freud Portraits, a new exhibit of works by the famous British painter. It's an appropriate first engagement for the duchess, who last month became a patron of the National Portrait Gallery and studied art history at St. Andrews University (where she met her prince).
For her artsy visit, Kate wore a feminine frock by Jesire with a full skirt and oversized collar, cinching her waist with a wide black belt. Despite the cold weather, the duchess went sans stockings but accessorized with a diamond bracelet.
She also was wearing much higher heels than we're used to seeing on her -- are those platforms we spy?
While much has been made about this week and next's "solo engagements," technically this isn't Catherine's first time flying solo. In October 2011 she made first formal appearance without Prince William, donning a vintage Amanda Wakeley gown for a private dinner for the Prince of Wales' charity, In Kind Direct. (She also likes to run errands by herself, but we're guessing that doesn't count.)
But Wednesday marked her first solo public engagement, as her husband is away on a six-week deployment to the Falkland Islands in his role as a search and rescue helicopter pilot.
From a fashion perspective, she passed with flying colors. Check out the duchess' day at the museum and chime in: is this one of Kate's better looks?
Emma Gray: BEFORE AND AFTER: Do These Photoshopped Classics Look Good?
Author: Emma Gray
Photoshop horrors are nothing new or even remotely surprising at this point -- who can forget Chanel Iman's recent "mutant elbow,"Kate Middleton's overly cinched waist in Grazia magazine and Ann Taylor's many flubs. It's almost a given that women's bodies will be lightened, tightened and digitally altered for the sake of "beauty" -- and sales. However, when these "standard practices" are applied to more classic images, they become more obviously disturbing.
Italian artist Anna Utopia Giordano created a series of photoshopped classic nudes, entitled "Venus," first posted on Flavorwire. Giordano's purpose was to apply contemporary standards of attractiveness -- the bodies that nearly every women's magazine idealizes -- to paintings of centuries gone by. Says Giordano on her website:
The model of beauty has evolved through human history, from the greek proportions of Policleto of Argos to the busty beauty of the Renaissance, leading up to the slender body of Twiggy and the contemporary athletic stars. What would have happened if the aesthetic standard of our society had belonged to the collective unconscious of the great artists of the past?
The women in "Venus" have had their thighs shrunk, their stomachs flattened and their breasts made bigger and perkier. In some of Giordano's images the results are subtle -- we might not even question it unless we saw it side-by-side the original -- while others, such as Tiziano's "Venere de Urbino" are more strikingly altered.
Jezebel's Katie J.M. Baker points out that the original paintings were largely idealized images of women themselves -- clearly they're not unretouched photographs. However, looking at them in 2012, when we rarely if ever encounter images of women with slightly paunchy bellies or any amount of cellulite, I'll take the Renaissance Venus over her ultra-skinny counterparts any day.
LOOK: Anna Utopia Giordano's "Venus" Series
Author: CELEBUZZ!
Emma Stone got some time to relax during her trip to Rio De Janeiro over the weekend. The hard working actress was photographed lounging poolside in a black bikini on Sunday.
Candice Batista: The Guy's Guide to a Green Valentine's Day!
Author: Candice Batista
Valentine's Day is a romantic time of year, that's for sure! And if you're a guy, you are probably wondering what to get that special someone. This year, keep the planet in mind; she'll love you for it and be impressed with your eco style.
Valentines Day is second only to Christmas when it comes to greeting cards. Instead of the conventional card that uses a great deal of virgin paper, go for one that's reusable.
Botanical PaperWorks offers a line of cards that she can plant once she has read the romantic message. You can choose from cards laced with seeds of herbs, flowers and so much more, and she'll think of you each time she sees it. You can also send an e-card or you can choose a greeting card made from plant byproducts such as straw, jute and hemp.
You can also make your own greeting card using newspapers, or use old greeting cards. Do not use paper to wrap your gifts. If your girl is a fashionista, grab an old magazine and wrap the gift with the fashion section.
Chocolate is a biggie for this holiday. Always choose fair trade; it ensures workers in developing countries are being treated fairly. The same goes for your wine choices, and local wines are a great choice. You are helping the environment and also some of the poorest labourers in the world by choosing fair trade.
Most girls love the spa treatment. If you are sending her to a spa, call them and make sure they use plant-based products. No chemicals please. If you are buying her a selection of yummy-smelling goodies, make sure they are organic and do not contain phthalates, parabens, glycol, Tourane or sulfates.
If a romantic dinner is something you have in mind, source a restaurant that uses local fare. Or better yet, visit your local farmers' market, buy all local ingredients and cook her up a meal to die for.
For flowers, go with organic, www.ecoflora.ca is one of my faves.
Diamonds may be a girl's best friend, but the mining processes used in the manufacturing of precious stones and metals are very costly to the environment. Mining processes release several toxic materials in the atmosphere and destroy natural vegetation. The labourers who toil in mines are generally overworked and underpaid. If you want to buy jewelry, ensure that the jeweler is certified for following ethical and environmental standards. Consider having a used piece of precious stone or metal renovated or polished to make it look brand-new.
Other gift choices available are bags made from recycled paper, organic makeup sets, a reusable water bottle or a gift certificate at to organic store.
Lastly, you can give a gift that keep on giving. Adopt an animal from WWF or adopt a child in her name from a reputable organization.
The bottom line: love her -- lots -- but not at the expense of the planet.
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What Each Astrological Sign Likes In A Restaurant
Author: The Huffington Post
If someone tells you they're going to pick a restaurant using the stars, you might roll your eyes, but you probably have a good idea of what they mean. They're choosing a restaurant that has been rated highly by a Michelin Guide, the Chicago Tribune, the New York Times or some other publication that uses the classic rating system. But that's not all it could mean. In certain circles of believers, actual stars, the ones in the sky, could have a part to play in choosing the perfect restaurant -- via astrology.
At first it sounds far-fetched: how could the cosmos determine whether you prefer Ruth's Chris Steakhouse or Joe's Stone Crab?
But natal chart astrology is all about predicting personalities. It aims to interpret how stars and planets are influencing a person as they are born. And restaurants are all about appealing to people. They use not just food, but things like interior decorating, location and service style to create a certain effect, which may or may not resonate with any given person.
Of course, many people don't believe that astrology is "real." And many diehard astrologers would be quick to point out that a person's astrological profile is a lot richer than just a sun sign, which is determined solely by your date of birth. Things like culture, dietary restrictions, upbringing, and just plain subjectivity, can also derail astrological predictions of food preferences.
For all these reasons, noted astrologer Michael Lutin, when asked whether astrology could predict restaurant preferences, was quick to say, "Even Scorpios can be vegetarian, and not all Tauruses OD on cream."
That's all to say that if you pick a restaurant just because it meshes with your astrological dining preferences, you might get burned. Sometimes a bad restaurant is just a bad restaurant -- in which case the fault, dear reader, is not in our stars, but on our plates.
Still, we at HuffPost Food were eager to find out what the stars might be able to tell us about what restaurants we -- and our loved ones -- like. The fact that Valentine's Day is right around the corner didn't hurt; after all, one of the few facts you can't fudge on your OKCupid profile is your astrological sign.
So we called up the divine Susan Miller, the famous astrologer behind AstrologyZone and the horoscopes in Elle magazine (among many other projects), and asked her to guide us through the muddy waters of astrological restaurant preferences. Click through below to find out what we learned. And be sure to vote on the accuracy of each pick, and voice your agreement (or critiques) in the comments.
Author: Priscilla Frank
Fashion brand Band of Outsiders mixes easy breezy California style with preppy chic. So who better to embody the effortless LA look than Pop Art wizard Ed Ruscha? Band of Outsiders' previous campaigns have featured actors such as Kirsten Dunst, Rupert Grint and most recently Michelle Williams, so Ruscha presents a significant leap in both age and occupation. But it is the persona of the models that designer Scott Sternberg is supposedly after, not their A-list status.
Ed Ruscha is known primarily for honing the Los Angeles vernacular in his paintings which ooze Beat Generation cool. The man is truly an icon of Los Angeles and we have to say he does look rather dashing in these 70s washed out Polaroid prints. He looks just as at home showing off his motorcycle as reclining in a chair in front of a good ole crossword puzzle. (Maybe it is because the photos were taken at Ruscha's Culver City studio.) Our personal favorite is probably the photo in which Ruscha reads 'Acrylic Painting For Dummies.' We love this homage to Los Angeles, the place where fashion and art can chill out together.
You can read ARTINFO's interview with Sternberg here. The designer says, "We were just having fun with the idea of Ed killing time at his studio, procrastinating, screwing around, not making work."
What do you think, readers? Is this just a gimmick or do you think it's fun to see artists occupy spaces that celebs are known for?
Why Gwyneth, Charlize & Cameron All Want Victoria Beckham
Author: The Huffington Post
Armani, Versace, Marchesa, Prada... and Victoria Beckham?
The British designer may be included in the list of red carpet credits when Hollywood's biggest stars hit the Oscars in two weeks. The Daily Mail reports that Victoria Beckham (the brand) is in high demand, causing Victoria Beckham (the person) to work overtime to provide dresses for clients.
So who are the A-listers who are jonesing for one of Posh's sleek, minimalist creations? The short list includes Gwyneth Paltrow, Charlize Theron and Cameron Diaz, whose stylists have been calling in requests.
A spokesperson for Victoria Beckham told the Daily Mail, "We do have requests in from stylists for the Oscars, but as our team is so small we don't have the opportunity to custom make dresses like the bigger fashion houses."
Which means, we presume, that any dresses that are worn will be straight off the runway. As popular as Beckham is among the fashion set (her seasonal presentations are always a hot New York Fashion Week ticket), her designs don't exactly exude red carpet glam. With no glitter, few long hems and modest necklines, the runway looks seem better for a chic city street than an awards show stage.
Not that there's anything wrong with that. We just have a hard time picturing Gwyneth or Charlize crossing the Oscar stage in a Beckham design.
Then again, we also never thought we'd see a jewel-encrusted jumpsuit on the red carpet and Rose Byrne proved us wrong.
Read more at DailyMail.co.uk and chec out Victoria Beckham's Spring/Summer 2012 collection below. Could you picture Gwyneth, Charlize or Cam in any of these ensembles?
PHOTOS: Looking Good, Eddie Cibrian!
Author: www.celebuzz.com
LeAnn Rimes is one lucky gal! Her hubby, Eddie Cibrian, recently stripped down for an candid photo shoot -- and left little to the imagination. Showing off his sexy bod and bulging biceps, "The Playboy Club" actor poses as the new face of Charisma's Spring 2012 luxury home brand campaign.
Guess Who 'Hated' Gwyneth's Pink Oscar Dress?
Author: The Huffington Post
Stacy London, the straight-shooting host of TLC's "What Not To Wear," never minces words, and in advance of this month's annual Academy Awards, London decided to take some iconic Oscars dresses to task.
Namely, Gwyneth's famous pink gown from 1999.
"I hated Gwyneth Paltrow in that stupid pink Ralph Lauren [dress,]" she recently told Us Weekly. Yikes!
Gwyneth's princess-like Ralph Lauren gown, which was very reminiscent of "Shakespeare in Love," the movie she was nominated for, was always controversial: it made a bunch of best-dressed lists, although there was contemporary talk of the dress being ill-fitting and overly quixotic.
Now that we know what Stacy, who has a new show of her own, thinks, will we be seeing Gwyneth on a special episode of "What Not To Wear"? We'd watch that.
Click over to Us Weekly to read which Oscars gowns Stacy actually loved, and check out Gwyneth's dress below... was it really that bad? You tell us!
The Next 'Top Model' Judges Are...
Author: The Huffington Post
Talk about an American takeover.
Whitney Port and Tyson Beckford will go from reality stars to reality judges, as they have just signed on to judge "Britain and Ireland's Next Top Model," replacing the outgoing Grace Woodward and Charley Speed.
The news broke earlier this week when Port blogged about her excitement for her new role:
"I'm so excited to finally be able to share some very exciting news with you. I will be joining Elle Macpherson, Julien Macdonald and Tyson Beckford as a judge on Britain & Ireland's Next Top Model! I'm thrilled about this new opportunity in my career and I am honored to have been asked to work alongside industry icons who I truly respect and admire."
For many, this comes as a surprise, as it was rumored "E!'s Fashion Police" member Kelly Osbourne would be the newest judge.
But host Elle Macpherson said Port and Beckford are a perfect match for the show, which will going into its 8th season this summer:
"We knew that Whitney and Tyson would brilliantly complement the show's aspirations and style. It was incredibly important for us, when choosing our new team members, that they shone with charisma and success and would mentor our girls with their personal experience and wisdom."
As you know, neither of these Americans are new to reality shows or fashion. Port became famous for her stints on "The Hills" and "The City" while working at Teen Vogue and Diane Von Furstenberg. Port also has her own fashion line Whitney EVE. And Beckford is best known for his work as a model and host of "Make Me A Supermodel." Beckford was also a guest judge on the show last season.
We're not sure what to make of this, but we can't wait to find out. What do you think of this American invasion?
Brandon Jacobs Has Message For Tom Brady's Wife
Author: Michael Klopman
Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen, Tom Brady's wife, made headlines immediately after the Giants beat the Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI for ripping New England's receivers and their dropped passes. Although Patriots wideout Wes Welker has apologetically addressed his own miscue late in the game, nobody with the Patriots has publicly responded to her comments. For some reason, though, Giants running back Brandon Jacobs did.
"She just needs to continue to be cute and shut up," he said during the team's victory rally on the field of MetLife Stadium.
With a little more than four minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, Welker dropped a crucial pass that could have helped New England put New York away. Receiver Deion Branch also dropped a pass in the final minutes.
As Bundchen made her way to the elevator after the game, she was caught on tape saying, "My husband can not f***ing throw the ball and catch the ball at the same time."
Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora also weighed in on Bundchen's comments. "She is supposed to stay out of things like that, but at the end of the day that is their relationship and she has the right to say whatever she wants to."
Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz, meanwhile, didn't seem too bothered that Gisele spoke out against his Patriots counterparts.
"It's cool. I mean she's defending her husband and I understand that. I wouldn't want it to be any other way."
Rema Gouyez Benallal: Francesca Tolot: Beyonce's Makeup Artist Spills Her Secrets
Author: Rema Gouyez Benallal
To be a woman of many -- beautiful -- faces. Beyonce's makeup artist tells us how.
During the winter months, it's the same every day. Running out of the house with a slice of toast in one hand and wrapping a scarf around my head with the other. Who has time to put their "face" on when it's 7 a.m. and still dark outside? After dragging myself out of bed for work, I can barely see the clothes I'm dressing myself with, never mind what's in my makeup bag.
With one more month left of winter, I've made a conscious decision to make more of an effort with my beauty routine. With bags and bags of the industry's finest blushers and lip glosses sitting on my shelves, it sure does seem like a waste.
A hoarder of the brightest and most feminine colours -- that, I am. From pinks to purples, reds and greens, I'm always sucked in by the newest season's releases and, more often than not, I can't be seen without a little coral on my lips and cheeks.
Beyonce's "Countdown" video was a visual masterpiece for makeup enthusiasts such as myself and an inspiration to say the least. Maybe it's time I took a leaf out of the diva book? The video instigated the realization that the array of shades of makeup that I owned was going to waste. Now is the time to put the colours to use.
Celebrity makeup artist for the video, Francesca Tolot, had me in awe of her work. After working on the likes of Cher, Lea Michele, Marion Cotillard and of course Beyonce, Fracessca has quite the portfolio under her brush belt. Her spectacular changes of bright eye liner and sculpted, shimmery diva looks -- I wanted them all. From her LA home, Francesca shed some light on the themes of the video and how to achieve the looks.
"The video was based on Audrey Hepburn. An edgy '50s mod, look. In a modern way. That was the inspiration for the looks in the video."
The one thing that simply must be changed in my routine this year is my use of the same colours over and over again. I'm a shameless coral addict. I keep my Benefit Cha Cha Tint close at hand, so much so that my fingertips are constantly tinted with a shade of orange. I can't help it -- it's my go-to, all-in-one product that "loves me" when time is scarce.
"For a toned down, daytime but fun look, keep your eyes softer. Use lighter eye shadows, but a lot of mascara to spike the eyelashes. You will still have big eyes because of the eyelashes, but it would be much softer and lighter and more appropriate for the day," says Francesca.
"Experiment with different colours -- it's fun to work with colour and it gives you different vibes and energy. Use bright colours when you're sad. It kind of picks you up. It's just fun. Even changing a little changes your attitude."
Simple variations such as adding a touch of yellow shimmer in the corners of your eyes and flicking your winged liner out further can make all the difference. So, as a late New Year's resolution, I've made a pact to make use of that '50s eye shadow colour palette that's gathering dust.
Francesca let me in on the products she uses on Beyonce and the favourites that she keeps as part of her kit.
Moisturizer
"For Beyonce, I use Crème de la Mer for the moisturizer."
Foundation
"I use Armani in general in my kit and on almost everybody else."
Blush, lipstick, eye shadow
"I really love Nars blushers and MAC lipsticks. Eyes shadows, I mix it up between Chanel and Dior."
Mascara
"My absolute favourite of all time is Voluminous Million Lashes by L'Oreal. It's the best ever."
Lip gloss
"There are so many, but I've been using Burberry a lot. There are two colours I've been using: a pink and a nude colour. Very soft and nice. I've been using them a lot for pinks," Francesca says. "Pink is a big trend for this summer. Use a transparent layer and then it's workable on everybody."
"I also love the new lip gloss by Clinique. The chubby sticks. The colour I love is Whooping Watermelon. It's the perfect colour for summer. What's nice is it's moisturizing, but not super glossy."