Between peace and happiness

Sunday Scrapbook

2012-01-29T00:01:00.000-08:00

This week...

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blessedwithacurse, levit, studsandpeaches, mermaidslovecake, trashandtreasuree, powderdoom, cocainenoseandtrendyclothes, amyinwonderland, digitalash, porkswords, flickr and google)

//Emily

She Is A Rainbow

2012-01-27T08:42:00.000-08:00

A shoot I recently Art Directed and Styled for VOLT. To see some behind the scenes photos visit Fred Butler's blog.

Photography & Layout Rebecca Hawkes
Styling & Art Direction Emily Beard
Make up Anne Sophie Costa
Hair Haruhide Ishizaki
Model Tessa@Select
Make up assistant Danielle Byrne

Little Mermaid

2012-01-26T00:01:00.000-08:00

Charlotte Free as a mermaid for Wildfox's Spring 2012 billboards.

(via facebook.com/charlottefree)

//Emily

Be my Queen of Hearts

2012-01-25T13:13:00.001-08:00

Vintage 1959 Disney Valentine's Day cards.

(via digitalash)

//Emily

Sunday Scrapbook

2012-01-22T00:01:00.000-08:00

This week...

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blessedwithacurse, levit, studsandpeaches, mermaidslovecake, trashandtreasuree, powderdoom, cocainenoseandtrendyclothes, amyinwonderland, digitalash, porkswords, flickr and google)

//Emily

MAC Fix+

2012-01-20T00:01:00.000-08:00

There is a bit of debate as for the use of MAC's Fix+. Contrary to the name, it's not supposed to 'fix' your makeup (confusing much) but is meant to combat the powdery look that a lot of makeup can create in addition to refresh skin.

When winter rolls around I definitely have to step up my skincare regime with more heavy products to avoid makeup settling into pores and dry skin patches. Because of this I have mostly used this product as a pre-foundation product and to combat dryness throughout the day.
I found it to be very refreshing on the face, and particularly effective in soothing any tightness which allowed for a more smooth application when it came to applying my make up. I have avoided spraying the product directly over my full face after makeup application as I have been wearing liquid/gel based liners recently, and after painstakingly trying to get the eyes symmetrical (other liner wearers know what I'm talking about!) I don't fancy the chance of my liner bleeding. However that's just probably myself being overly cautious, as when I have used the product over my skin areas there was no running and it gave a more dewy/natural sheen to my matte effect foundation.

(all images by me)

//Emily

Frosty

2012-01-19T00:01:00.000-08:00

Ice crowns at Angels vintage, London.

(images by me)

//Emily

Dogsbody

2012-01-18T17:33:00.000-08:00

Josh Beech and his pug, Burt, for ASOS menswear.

(via crackingonorwhat)

//Emily

Deborah Lippmann polish in 'Wicked Game'

2012-01-18T00:01:00.000-08:00

Deborah Lippmann iridescent nail polish in 'Wicked game'

I have been on the prowl for an iridescent polish for a while now. After seeing a lot of American beauty brands producing them I had never found a UK available equivalent. After the Gareth Pugh x Mac shade that I was after sold out and wasn't really getting great reviews I didn't really have any high hopes. Then I spotted this Deborah Lippmann polish in 'Wicked Game'.

It's not quite an iridescent, more of a two tone between lilac and a mint/smudge green.
I've seen a few images of this shade online where the bottle looks very green, but mine appears much more of a lavender in real life.
Straight on, the nails appear an almost metallic lavender, and the green, murky-ish element shows up a lot more in movement. I like this shade as it reminds me of that gutter oil slick colour.

Deborah Lippmann is free from Formaldehyde, Toluene and Dibutyl Phthalate, with no animal testing.

(all images by me)

//Emily

Sunday Scrapbook

2012-01-15T00:01:00.000-08:00

This week...

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blessedwithacurse, levit, studsandpeaches, mermaidslovecake, trashandtreasuree, powderdoom, cocainenoseandtrendyclothes, amyinwonderland, digitalash, porkswords, flickr and google)

//Emily

Mulberry S/S 2012 Campaign

2012-01-10T00:01:00.000-08:00

I loved the images of the Mulberry Spring/Summer 2012 campaign that were released a few days ago, but I wanted to wait until a few more surfaced to post them.
It's a shame some of the portrait images cut off from most of the set design, as in these landscape images it looks amazing!

Photographed by Tim Walker
Styled by Edward Enninful
Modelled by Lindsay Wixson and Frida Gustavsson

(via facebook.com/lindseywixson)

//Emily

Deborah Lippmann polish in 'Glitter in the air'

2012-01-09T05:29:00.000-08:00

Deborah Lippmann polish in 'Glitter in the air', ring Topshop 'Accs'

I really like wearing this Deborah Lippmann polish. It was a on the spot purchase as I fell in love with the unusual combination of larger pastel pink and sky blue glitter shards as well as the weird blue-grey shade of the actual polish. I like the fact that when you apply it it almost has the pattern of a glittery pastel easter egg (with sparkly freckles of course).

It's the kind of polish that could easily be layered over another polish to great effect, but in my opinion it looks just as good when worn on its own. There is quite a subtle micro glitter in a brighter blue which is quite hard to pick up on in the above images, but in real life catches the light really nicely.

Deborah Lippmann is free from Formaldehyde, Toluene and Dibutyl Phthalate, with no animal testing.

(images by me)

//Emily

Sunday Scrapbook

2012-01-08T00:01:00.000-08:00

Ponystep

2012-01-05T13:23:00.000-08:00

'The things we lose are not really lost, they shaped us growing up and still exist as fairy tales waiting to come true.'

My favourite looks from Wildfox's upcoming SS 2012 White label ('Pony Tale') collection. To see the full shoot go here.

(via ilovewildfox.com)

//Emily

Doll Parts

2012-01-04T00:01:00.000-08:00

Lindsey Wixson shot by Tim Walker in 'Like a Doll'. For Vogue Italia, January 2012.
Styling: Jacob K
Hair: Shon
Make up: Sam Bryant
Set Design: Andy Hillman

(via fashionising.com)

//Emily

Urban Decay Lip Junkie

2012-01-03T00:01:00.000-08:00

Urban Decay 'Lip Junkie' in Wallflower

As a recent convert to the Lancôme Juicy Tubes club, I have found myself being very picky with lipgloss. For me, I get chapped lips very easily, so a super sticky and long lasting gloss is much more suited to my skin than the lighter glosses such as MAC Cremesheen.
That being said, Urban Decay's Lip Junkie is not that sticky. After an initial 5/10 mins of super shinyness most of the product is absorbed leaving a light yet smooth sheen. It easily applied over any dry patched with minimal tugging and a short time after application eliminated the dryness completely.
Lip Junkie is said to 'help lips grow fuller gradually' without 'burning plumpers'. I have tried more 'severe' feeling plumper glosses and have seen more of an immediate reaction, but it is true that the gloss does not sting in any way. It seems to be that the effect is meant to be achieved over a prolonged amount of time rather than instant.
The colour of the product is fairly sheer and with warm tones as opposed to a blue pink. The hue I tested is 'Wallflower' which is fairly similar to the colour of my own lips, which could explain why it appeared more sheer than strongly pigmented.
The only thing that puts me off slightly is the mint taste, but that is more personal preference than a detriment to the product as I am not a fan of mint. However I can see the appeal of the taste being more fresh as opposed to fruity.

For me, it's a great day to day gloss that has staying power but can still appear natural. I will definitely be using this gloss a lot in the future!

Urban Decay is cruelty free brand.

(images by me)

//Emily

Burberry Fresh Glow Primer/Corrector

2012-01-02T00:01:00.000-08:00

I was very excited when I received the Burberry 'Fresh Glow' as a Christmas gift. As the product that was allegedly used on Rosie Huntington-Whiteley in the infamous Burberry 'Body' adverts, my first thoughts turned to whether I could look as much of a mega babe as Rosie. After I quickly snapped back to reality (*sigh), my first thought turned to the packaging. They say don't judge a book by its cover, but when it comes to cosmetics I am alllll about the packaging (sound the shallow horn).
The chunkyness of this item straightaway made me think luxury. We've all owned a cheap item that the lid comes off after one use and explodes everywhere, so I appreciate the fact that you could probably throw this in your bag walking out of the door without later finding it in pieces and stuck to your bag lining.

The product is supposed to be a multi-use, between a primer and highlighter. It is definitely a product with light coverage, and provides a glow without the sparkle/glitter element that seems to be in a lot of highlighter style products, especially ones I have tried i the past. Because of this it has a much more natural effect which makes it really versatile in terms of wearing it for day or night.
It also works well as a primer, but it almost seems a waste to use this as primer when it looks so nice on the face as a base or highlighter.

This is going to be a go to product of mine when I faze out my heavier foundation over summer. Though knowing the UK I may be waiting a long time...

(images by me)

//Emily

Sunday Scrapbook

2012-01-01T00:01:00.000-08:00

This week...

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blessedwithacurse, levit, studsandpeaches, mermaidslovecake, trashandtreasuree, powderdoom, cocainenoseandtrendyclothes, amyinwonderland, digitalash, porkswords, flickr and google)

//Emily

What are you doing New Year's Eve?

2011-12-29T15:19:00.000-08:00

Can they both stop being so cute together already?!
Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Zooey Deschanel cover “What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve?” by Frank Loesser.

(via hellogiggles)

//Emily

Sunday Scrapbook

2011-12-25T00:01:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas everyone! This week...

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blessedwithacurse, levit, studsandpeaches, mermaidslovecake, trashandtreasuree, powderdoom, cocainenoseandtrendyclothes, amyinwonderland, digitalash, porkswords, flickr and google)

//Emily

Bionic

2011-12-21T19:12:00.000-08:00

Rings H&M, Nail Varnish ORLY

Current favourite rings. They kind of remind me of the Margiela rose gold ring set. I can dream...

//Emily

Sunday Scrapbook

2011-12-18T00:01:00.000-08:00

Sunday Scrapbook

2011-12-11T00:01:00.000-08:00

Chip diddy chip

2011-12-09T12:08:00.000-08:00

Carey Mulligan in W magazine.

(via carey-mulligan.us)

//Emily

Crystallised

2011-12-08T08:12:00.000-08:00

Viktor & Rolf s/s 2012.

(via english-rose)

//Emily

Bleach Blonde

2011-12-07T10:52:00.000-08:00

Bleach Salon have formed a collaboration with Barbie where they will redesign her hair every day for the next two weeks. This is such an awesome idea! Barbie has been rocking the same blonde hairdo for years (though I distinctly remember owning a 'hair mascara' Skipper back in the day...). I'm looking forward to see what each stylist comes up with, as I'm loving the results so far!
You can follow her daily 'do over at Bleach x Barbie.

//Emily

Come on, Vogue

2011-12-06T02:18:00.001-08:00

Sky Ferreria in Vogue Paris.

(via vogueparis.com)

//Emily

Starry Eyed

2011-12-05T13:57:00.000-08:00

This make up, everyday please.

(via sensibles)

//Emily

Sunday Scrapbook

2011-12-04T00:01:00.000-08:00

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I'm a Barbie Girl

2011-12-02T15:12:00.000-08:00

Nicki Minaj is now a real barbie! Following in the theme of her, frankly quite creepy, stretched 'Pink Friday' artwork doll transformation, this awesome one of a kid doll was created to auction for charity 'Project Angel Food'.
Wonder if it comes with a mini 'Pink Friday' MAC lipstick?!

(img via necolebitchie)

//Emily

Bitten

2011-11-30T07:52:00.000-08:00

Burgundy wine stained lips are one of my favourite winter beauty looks.

(img Frida Gustavsson by Andreas Öhlund, for Elle Sweden November 2011)

//Emily

Russian Doll

2011-11-28T00:01:00.000-08:00

natalia vodianova for Vogue Italy from mathias pardo on Vimeo.

-Partial nudity-

Natalia Vodianova, being shot by Paolo Roversi for Vogue Italia.

(via Vogue Italia)

//Emily

Gareth Pugh x MAC SHOWstudio film

2011-11-27T13:10:00.000-08:00

A month ago I posted a couple of images of the upcoming Gareth Pugh MAC collab, and following lots of previous sucessful collaborations, SHOWstudio have directed the promo film.
Surprisingly I like the parts of the film best where Gareth's clothes are the feature as opposed to the make up, and I'm a sucker for beauty shots!
What do you think?

(via SHOWstudio.com)

//Emily

Sunday Scrapbook

2011-11-27T00:01:00.000-08:00

W.I.P it good

2011-11-22T00:01:00.000-08:00

W.I.P polish in Electra, Ring Disney

When I was in Urban Outfitters a few weeks ago I noticed new nail varnish brand 'W.I.P'. On further investigation I'm guessing it's owned by UO as there seems to be no info on the internet about it whatsoever, and UO appears to be their only stockists .

I couldn't resist snapping up the polish in Electra. Look at it! The green glitter has a almost festive vibe going on, and I'm a sucker for the big flecks of rainbow glitter amongst the smaller bits. To me it's pretty similar to the more pricey OPI Rainbow Glitter, so it's also a pretty good bargain. I can't wait to road test it layered over other polishes...

(images by me)

//Emily

Red or Dead

2011-11-21T02:59:00.000-08:00

Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott's Miu Miu Spring-Summer 2007 Ad Campaign, with Lindsay Lohan.

(via thefashionspot)

//Emily

Sunday Scrapbook

2011-11-20T00:01:00.000-08:00

Slimer

2011-11-18T00:01:00.000-08:00

Love this colour on one of my favourite stylists, Katie Shillingford.

(via thefashionspot)

//Emily

Enchanted

2011-11-17T15:26:00.000-08:00

Jill Stuart Spring 2012 illustrated print.

(via stylebistro.com)

//Emily

Zig a Zig ahhhh

2011-11-15T14:20:00.000-08:00

//Emily

Twinkle Toes

2011-11-13T15:47:00.000-08:00

Reminiscing Meadham Kirchhoff flatform shoe lust. I wish I could go back to the show and watch everything again in slow motion as there were so many details I couldn't appreciate at the time. Here's my fashion week post for more images of the collection and show.

(via framenoir)

//Emily