GUEST EDIT / Creating A Messy Side Bun With Paul Bedggood

Creating a messy side bun 

Step 1 /

This is another easy look to create from the side pony we created a few months back.

Click here to view the previous tutorial.

Step 2 /

Bunch the ponytail up with one hand loosely to create bulk and a natural
messy shape, keep those fingers in place.

Then with your other hand place booby pins where your fingers are holding
the bun in place. This will anchor the hair in place.

Step 3 /

Once you’ve done that release your holding hand and observe the shape and add more
pins where needed to give extra support and tweak the shape.

Step 4 /

Then of course give a good spray with hair to hold your style. This look you can take anywhere and accessorise with your favourite such as hats , fascinators , flowers or clips.

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GUEST EDIT: The Perfect Perfume with Jacquii

A perfume makes you feel like a new person from floral to fruity scents there is always one to suit every person.

A perfect perfume can be that final touch to complete an outfit for day or night, just like choosing the right accessory it can enhance your favourite summer look and take it to a whole new level.

Whether its that signature scent that has somehow become a part of your essence, the glamourous bottle that caught your eye or a nostalgic evening aroma that makes you feel like Coco Chanel - here are some of my favourite scents out right now and some stylish looks to go with it:

 Daisy By Marc Jacobs

View the Yoke Lace Dress   |   View the Stone Stretch Bracelet

 

  

Wonderstruck Enchanted by Taylor Swift
View the Double Layer Crochet Strap Dress   |   View the Karly Knot Detail Sandal

Be Delicious by DKNY

View the V Neck Ruffle Drape Dress   |   View the Drop Metal Earrings

Rosabotanica by Balenciaga

View the Hanky Hem Kimono   |   View the Mia Clutch

Secret Wish by Anna Sui

View the Relaxed Blazer   |   View the Seed Bead Earrings

Light Blue by Dolce and Gabbana

View the Paisley Ruffle Tiered Dress   |   View the Beaded Metal Bracelet

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Race Day Hair Styles - The "S" Wave

Special guest edit from the lovely Paul Bedggood – our fave make-up artist here at Katies!
He shows us four key hair styles that will keep you looking polished on race day
– or any other occasion for that matter!

How to create an "S" Wave through your hair for that special occasion

Step 1. 

Start off with your hair dry and is good to wash the day before as this will hold better as apposed to it being squeaky clean .

Step 2.

You need a conical tong to create this look . Included is a picture of this tong , it is larger at one end and doesn’t have a clamp on it which in turn makes it more user friendly.

Step 3.

I use a sectioning clip to section hair up out the way and start from the bottom of nape and work my way up through the back then move forward .

Step 4.

The smaller your sections are the tighter the wave will be . I normally create sections of about an inch in thickness and width. Spray each section with hairspray before tonging .

Step 5.

To Create the S motion , I wrap the hair around the conical tong from base to ends holding the ends with you fingers so it doesn’t come off the tong . Should only need to hold it on the tong for 5 - 10 secs,  I wrap the hair onto the tong on both sides of the head , away from the face . By wrapping hair in the same direction this will create the S shape. So Left side wrap same direction back to middle of head and the right side the other direction always wrapping away from face …

Step 6.

Once all your hair is tonged allow to cool . This is the perfect time to put your face on , either a smokey socket or great poppy lip to go with your outfit .

Step 7.

Then using a wide tooth comb like an afro comb , brush your hair out from ends to root , this then will create a gorgeous wave through your and you will be ready for the races . If you want to create     more bounce and texture with this look , flip your head upside down and shake your fingers through the roots and then come up and your should have a bit wilder vavavoom hair.

Have a great one my darlings , make me proud and enjoy your new do’s , Happy Racing Ladies 

 Cheers Paulie xxx

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Race Day Beauty

Hi Beauties,

Spring Racing season is here! In other words, it’s time to find gorgeous floaty frocks, call together your best gal pals and help each other perfect beautiful race day faces.

There’s a very fine line between amazing race day makeup, and some rather woeful looks. What CAN pull a beautifully made up face into dangerous territory is when either too little or too much makeup is applied.

Spring Racing beauty is all about accentuating your most gorgeous features, you’re allowed to have a little more fun and be brave when track side - so don’t wear your familiar and safe 9-5 work makeup.

On the same note, avoid black eyeshadows, super glittery bronzers and thick cat eye flicks thanks to liquid eyeliner - although the above look very glamorous at nighttime, they can appear too heavy for a day time soiree at the races.

The most fail safe makeup look that will suit every skin, hair and eye colour is a polished red lip, a sultry brown smokey eye and natural looking false eyelashes - all eyes will be on you!

Follow my steps below to get the look:

1.    It’s true what they say. Not to prime IS a crime, especially when you’ll be outdoors all day in the sun. I suggest a quick smear of NP Set’s Brightening Pre-Foundation Primer ($33 Purchase here) on clean skin. It will help your foundation to stay all day.

2.    Next prime your eyelids, this look requires a brown smokey eye so a eyeshadow primer is essential - otherwise you won’t just be gambling on the horses on race day, but with how far your eyeshadow will slide off your lids. I love Too Faced Shadow Insurance in Candlelight, ($26 Purchase here).

3.    Time to create gorgeous skin without a blemish in sight. I’m currently in love with Elizabeth Arden’s Flawless Finish Sponge On Cream Makeup, ($40.60 Purchase here). I use a kabuki blending brush to buff the cream in. This foundation offers fabulous coverage that will last all day, it also covers even the most dark blemishes.

4.    Now, it’s time to frame your face. Take Becca’s Shimmering Skin Perfecter Pressed Powder’s in Moonstone (the illuminator) and Topaz (the bronzer) ($60 each Purchase here). Start with Topaz and carefully contour the bronze shade under your cheekbones and softly around your hair line for a sun kissed look. With Moonstone, the illuminator, brush the powder across the top of your cheek and brow bones.

5.    Next, take Models Prefer Essential Brow Kit ($12.99 Purchase here). With a small bristled brush, carefully draw in your brows with the natural brown pigment. Statement arches are a must for this look.

6.    Taking a small blending brush, open up M.A.C’s pressed eyeshadow pigment in Arena ($33 Purchase here), it’s a stunning matte bronze shade. Swipe it all over your eyelid up until your natural crease. Make sure to blend, blend, blend so that there are no harsh lines.

7.    Grabbing CK One’s eyeshadow in Driven, ($30 Purchase here) a deep brown chocolate with a hint of sparkle, with a small clean brush pop the pigment on the outer corner of the eyelid socket creating a clean ‘V’ shape. Take another clean brush and buff this dark shade into the bronze colour we applied earlier to create a stunning smokey eye.

8.    Take Rimmel London’s Scandaleyes Eyeshadow Crayon in Witness White ($6.47 Purchase here) and line your bottom waterline and the inner corner of your eye. With a clean finger blot the white shade until it looks natural.

9.    With the tiny brush you used above for the dark chocolate, run the bristles (that still have the dark pigment on them) under your bottom lash line to open up your eyes.

10.  Take Ardell’s Demi False eyelashes in Natural 120 ($9.99 link Purchase here) and apply them to your upper eyelashes. My number one tip is to always apply a neat line of glue and wait at least 1 minute before you even think of sticking them on. You want the glue to become tacky so that your false eyelashes adhere straight away. It makes the job so much easier!

11.  Once your eyelashes have set, take Nude by Nature’s Liquid Mineral Concealer ($19.95 Purchase here) and pop a little bit under your under eye bags to clean up any fall out from your dark eyeshadow. Blend the concealer out with a small buffing brush.

12.  Take The Balm’s Body Builder Mascara ($24.95 Purchase here) and swipe a few lashings on your upper and bottom eyelashes.

13.  Lastly, pick up Maybelline New York’s Colorsensational Bold Matte lipstick in Mat5 ($16.95 Purchase here)- a stunning cherry red. Give your puckers two coats of the hue. This lipstick will last you all day and looks stunning on light and dark complexions.

That’s it pretty peacocks. If you create this look for yourself for an upcoming race meet make sure to tag @katiesfashion and @sarahwhat_bb!

Love,

Sarah xx

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