Fringe Benefits

These days we have so much choice when it comes to hair (and other things) that it's often very difficult to commit to one style. I will confess that I have always been quite conservative with both my cut and my colour, apart from a brief summer stint as a blonde ;). However, I have flirted with a fringe more times than I can recall. It seems that half my life has been spent awkwardly sweeping annoying strands from my forehead as I try to grow one out, and then finally getting bored and going for the chop once again. Wouldn't it be nice to have the option to radically change your style without expensive trips to the hairdressers and anguish over whether or not it will suit you? Well, now you can, with a clip-in fringe!

As you can see my hair is long and layered, with the front sections just below the cheek bone. To attach the fringe I took hair from the centre of my crown to my temples in a triangle shape, then twisted and secured it to the side using a bobby pin. I then clipped in the fringe and blended the sides with a comb.

 

This American Dream Vanessa fringe was sent to me for review in the colour - 33 rich copper. On the website it is described as a full, thick fringe with longer sides. At first I tried to create a more natural side fringe by clipping the it a little lower, closer to my hairline. I then secured it nearer to the crown to create a longer length, classic choppy fringe.

I was surprised by how good the colour match was, as I always find it difficult to chose the right shade on a website. The longer pieces on the side create instant layers that frame your face, help to blend the fringe in and look more natural. The Vanessa fringe is made of human hair, however I would say it doesn't blend in perfectly due to the hair being very smooth and shiny against my natural hair, which is more textured and a little thicker. This was particularly noticeable in bright light as the fringe looked much more glossy than the rest of my hair. However, this could easily be fixed by straightening the hair to make it look smoother and more shiny, or adding a little serum.

For more information you can visit the American Dream Extensions website here. Prices range from £7.26 to £20.37 for 100% human hair fringes in six styles.

Have you ever tried a clip-in fringe? Let me know what you think!

Too Dolly FOTD

A vibrant eye look using the MAC Hello Kitty Too Dolly Palette, fashion mews lipstick and tippy blush :).Maxie being a grumpy kitty, but so pretty with his coral flower.. teeeheee.

BBR Contest :).

I have been following Hele's and Holly's blogs since I first started my account so I am very excited that they are having a contest with some amazing prizes :).

I chose to do the brunette look because I love Katie Perry and think she looks fantastic here.
This is my look, I tried to do the fringe too.. heheI used:

Face- MUFE HD foundation 115 and powder
MUFE lift concealer
Chanel Bronzer 22 Sierra (to contour and tan my pale self up a little more to her level)
Mix of MAC Melba and another peach blush
MAC MSF Soft and Gentle to highlight

Eyebrows:
Brow wax in wheat and espresso eyeshadow (to darken my brows like hers)

Eyes: (I couldn't really see what she was wearing on her lid in the pic so I improvised)
UDPP
MAC- twinx all over lid
dark devotion along lashline
all that glitters in the crease
shroom to highlight
jardin aires pigment w/ mixing medium along lower lashline
Blacktrack fluidline- upper lashline
Feline khol power along waterline
L'Oreal Voluminous Mascara
Red Cherry lashes, for her full eyelash look :)

Lips:
Mix of MAC Hue and Vegas Volt lipstick to get the coral/ peach colour.Hope you guys like it and thank you for the great contest :)!

Love Natalya
xxx

Cupcakes.. mmm

It's a shame the weather has been so horrible, but I decided to brighten it up, using my pure luxe minerals.With a neutral eye and lip a striking pop of colour can really enhance and brighten the look :).

I also decided to treat myself to some Hummingbird cupcakes. My favourite are the red velvet, and if you have not tried them and live in London then shame on you!! They are the best dessert in the world. There is no doubt about it!!This is their special edition handmade Valentine's cupcake. I am officially obsessed!

FOTD

I was going out for dinner so decided to try my new goodies :).

eyes- MAC e/s digit, cobalt, howzat,
cornflower pigment.
lips- Barry M 101, ever so rich on top.

For those of you commenting on why my fringe has disappeared in videos.. I have to pin it back so you guys can see what I am doing, but seeeeee, it is still there.. hehe :)
xoxo

FOTD

Products used:

Face:
MUFE HD foundation,
MUFE HD powder,
Chanel sierra 22 bronzer,
Pure blush- shimmer pink

Eyes:
MAC- Phloof, trax, sketch, beauty marked

Lips:
Gosh darling lipstick,
MAC dazzleglass in date night

:)
xxx