Kate Middletons Bridal Makeup

The whole world is buzzing about the royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton. Just as Princess Diana set a trend for 20 years with her wedding look, Kate is sure to inspire women everywhere with her dress, hair, shoes, and even makeup. If you're planning a wedding soon, you could do worse than to take eye makeup tips from the future Queen of England, with a look inspired by Kate Middleton's Bridal makeup.

It's a safe bet that Kate Middletons bridal makeup will not be cheap, tacky, or overstated. More than likely this modern young lady will opt for something tasteful, elegant, and simple to call attention to her natural beauty, and her focus will be on her lips, cheeks, and eyes. If you're looking for eye makeup tips from the soon-to-be Princess, apply with a light hand and use only products appropriate to your skin tone. Avoid heavy handed applications or colors that are too dark or bright, such at hot pinks and lime greens. Because Kate has shocked the world by opting to do her own makeup, you'll be able to recreate her looks without formal training as a makeup artist.

It is important to keep in mind that Kate Middletons bridal makeup will be slightly heavier than you'll want yours, even though she will be most likely opting for a tasteful and understated look- after all, her wedding will be televised world wide! As such you shouldn't opt for an exact duplicate of Kate's makeup, and rather take eye makeup tips from her by adapting her look to fit your situation. More than likely, Kate will also be using very expensive brands, which is not always an option for today's low-budget bride. Avoid using cheap makeup as much as possible, but there's no reason to spend 200 dollars on a compact if you don't have to. Stick to middle of the road brands that offer both quality and value- you will easily be able to recreate Kate Middletons bridal makeup without recreating her bill.

People are bound to be using Kate Middletons bridal makeup as a bench mark for years to come. If you want to be one of the first to try her do-it-yourself looks, pick up some appropriate shades and get to work!

To have a better idea about eye makeup tips please watch this video

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Haircolor Question & Answer Session with Jason Backe

Got haircolor questions? Well, don't miss this opportunity to get expert advice!

On Monday, May 2, 2011, join L'Oréal Professionnel and its fans on Facebook for a Question & Answer session on INOA and haircolor with L'Oréal Professionnel Celebrity Colorist (and my mane man), Jason Backe.

He will be answering questions posted throughout the day on the Discussions Tab. Get inside the mind of a celebrity colorist and find out some secrets he has up his sleeve.

It's sure to be a colorful conversation!

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Wake Up And Smell Prada’s Infusion de Rose

I’m a sucker for pretty packaging.

A fantasy scene of wood nymphs at play among giant rose petals entwines the Prada Infusion de Rose Eau de Parfum box, sourced from a Prada Spring/Summer 2008 collection print.

The perfume inside is equally delightful: “imagine fresh rose petals mingling with tea, roses, and honey, crushed in the hand with mint leaves.” It’s an unexpected and modern take on the typical rose fragrance.

While I don’t love it as much as my beloved Prada Infusion d’Iris (my signature scent), it’s a refreshing and feminine fragrance that is perfect for Spring (and a vast improvement from 2009’s Infusion de Fleur d’Oranger - which I felt veered into little old lady territory).

Prada Infusion de Rose ($105, 3.4 oz) is available at Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman.

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TIGI Your Highness Giveaway!

Rumors have been swirling over what princess-to-be Kate Middleton will be wearing down the aisle this Friday. From the dress to the hair, whatever Kate chooses is sure to become a major wedding trend.

Inspired by the royal family, but suited for palaces and kingdoms near and far, the TIGI Your Highness Collection gives you the perfect tiara-ready coif perfect for royal engagements and, of course, weddings. From crown to tip, give your hair the royal treatment, making sure it befits your next public appearance, whether you are waving from a balcony, taking a ride in your carriage, or off on your Kenyan safari.

The scents and perfumes used in this range are sophisticated and enrapture the senses; Sandalwood, Vanilla and Cashmere deliver sensual aromas while undertones of White Chocolate, Star Jasmine, Lychee and Kiwi add an exotic touch.

Achieve majestic, noticeable hair fit for a princess with the collection’s dynamic style building system that gives any “commoner” the ability to create a high-end, glamorous look.

The collection includes:

* Elevating Shampoo preps hair and gives it body

* Nourishing Conditioner delivers fullness and shine

* Thickening Gel Crème creates thick, luminescent locks 

* Root Boost Spray Mousse lifts hair and gives it texture

* Weightless Shine Spray guarantees an illuminating finish

* Firm Hold Hairspray keeps any look in place, while allowing movement

TIGI also created a way to get the royal looks with a variety of different, fun looks for wedding day hair using the TIGI Your Highness Collection.

Want to try TIGI and live happily ever after? Here's how you can win the entire Your Highness Collection:

Follow me on Twitter (I'm @spoiledpretty), then tweet this message: Follow @spoiledpretty & RT to enter to win TIGI Your Highness Collection of hair products! http://tinyurl.com/43zykhb #giveaway #freebie

The deadline is Friday, April 29th at noon ET. I'll choose THREE winners - and will DM them to contact me with their mailing address. Contest is open to U.S. residents only. Good luck!

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Tips: Prom Dress Shopping 2011

Hi All!!

The prom season is fast approaching and I thought I would do a quick post for all those ladies who still haven't found their perfect prom dress and also what I think are fab styles for an eye catching dress.

Although I never had the oppportunity to attend my school prom due to the teaching staff taking away my years priviledge to have one *gutted* I have never stopped admiring gowns everytime I see them.

So firstly we are all aware of the typical sort of gown girls usually go for, the ball gown...

Well as much as I admire these styles of gowns, I do want to talk more about other styles that are just as lush. But also about the detailing that comes with choosing a dress for your prom.


Ball Gowns:
To get it out of the way; the most sort after style of gown for a prom, they come in a wide range of colours, styles and detailing. They make every girl feel like a princess; just make sure you choose the right style for you.

Colours:
You can either go for an eye catching gown by picking pink, turquoise, yellow or you can go for the classic look and go for white, purple, royal blue. I would say pick a shade that reflects your personality, if it must be black then do not hesitate. There is no rule that says you can not wear black to your own prom if this is the only shade you feel 100% comfortable in- unless your dress codes disallows it!

Detailing:
Wheher it is diamante's, feathers, beads, studs, ruffles or rhinestones don't go over the top! A medium amount can be enough; don't forget it is not your wedding day, it is your school/university prom. With a sprinkle of these across your dress, when the light hits them you will have a subtle sparkling aura... you do not want to blind your mates with too much fuss.

Short or Floor length:
The majority will choose floor length but those that are serious about working the dance floor will choose a short style. In all honesty there really isn't any competition and I would personally go for a floor length gown, but there are plenty of short styles to make others jealous.

Here are just a couple more of my favourites....

All these gowns are available onLight in the Box and the majority are available for under £200! The catch is you have to order them from China which is where they are all handmade and most available in a range of colours.

I have ordered from this site and you can see my dress here in a previous post.

So good luck to all you hopeful prom queens in your dress hunting and I hope you al enjoy your night!


Doma-Nikki...x

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Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel

Dermalogica's Special Gel Cleanser is a concentrated, soap-free, foaming gel designed to thoroughly remove impurities without disturbing the skin's natural moisture balance. It contains no artificial fragrance or color and is ideal for all skin types. In a word, it's perfect. If you've ever wished for soft skin and a clear complexion, this is your genie in a bottle (no rubbing required).

It's very gentle on the skin, yet super effective at removing dirt, grime and even makeup. Special Gel Cleanser feels like a dream when you apply it to your skin - like silk, or something equally smooth and luxurious. If I had to compare it so something you might be familiar with, I'd say it's akin to a high-end Cetaphil. I loved this product from the day I started using it, back in late 2010. But I didn't realize how much my skin loved this cleanser until I started testing other cleansers last month and my skin straight up rebelled. Breakouts re-appeared and it completely dried out. Since then, my skin has been on a strict Dermalogica diet and I've seen improvement every day.

An 8.4 oz bottle of this good stuff costs $33, which sounds like a lot for a face cleanser. But - believe me - it's worth every penny. Special Cleansing Gel is special, indeed.

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Mugly Bag Contest at Minkette

Enter The Mugly Bag Contest!

If your mother has a Mugly Bag, snap a photo of her wearing it and submit it to Minkette.com for a chance to win her a new bag. For being such a concerned son or daughter, we’ll send you a new bag as well!

Contest ends at May 6th at 12:00 a.m.

Plus, from now until May 2nd, receive a free "Mamalicious" or "Pretty Mama" pouch with any purchase of $295 or more! Just enter code LOVEUMOM at checkout to redeem.

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