LOVE AFFAIRS
NEW WORK: BEAUTY BOUQUET
MAY 21.2013
by AIMEE BLAUT
While doing a trend report for the babes at Elle.com I couldn’t help noticing all the floral inspired launches this season. From peony polish to violet lip lacquer, spring makeup is all about pretty hues plucked from the garden. I rounded up some of my favorite picks inspired by flowers to get your routine in full bloom.
VIOLETTE FEMMES:
If you are feeling daring, let a lavender hue take center stage by trying a bold, smoky iris eye. For a more subtle accent, violet lip gloss and purple nail polish are easy ways to wear the trend.
Clarins Eye Quartet Mineral Palette in Iris Blossom, $42; clarins.com; Dior Vernis Nail Lacquer in Purple Revolution, $24; nordstrom.com ; Bobbi Brown Lip Gloss in Violet Rose, $24; sephora.com (all pictured above)
PRETTY IN PINK:
Shades of blush abound this season from soft roses to peony pinks. Try a poppy-hued nail polish or highlight your cupid’s bow and cheekbones with a subtle, shimmery powder.
Aerin Floral Illuminating Powder, $55; neimanmarcus.com; Dior Cherie Bow Addict Lipstick, $31; nordstrom.com; Valentino Valentina Assoluto Eau de Parfum, $88; nordstrom.com; Jin Soon Nail Polish in French Lilac, $18; bloomingdales.com; M.A.C Pearlmatte – Baking Beauties’ Face Powder in Pink Buttercream, $30; nordstrom.com; Guerlain Meteorites Perles du Paradis Illuminating Sparkling Powder, $70; nordstrom.com (all pictured above).
Read the full story and see more floral inspiration on Elle.com
Tags: Aerin, Bobbi Brown, Clarins, Dior Cherie, Elle.com, Formula Collaborations, Guerlain, Jin Soon, MAC, Spring, Spring Makeup, Valentino
YOU ARE A BABE
KRISTA KRETZSCHMAR, JEWELRY DESIGNER
APRIL 10.2013
by AIMEE BLAUT
"I went to Italy looking for a fashion school but ended up studying jewelry. I had always been fascinated by precious stones when I was a child and it was very close to my family. I worked with this old goldsmith in Florence who was so talented. I learned a lot but that is not the aspect that I like the most, working for other people (laughs). Afterwards I knew that I wanted to do my own brand but needed to wait for the time to be right. When I moved back to Sweden was really when I started to make my own pieces and luckily people wanted to buy them (laughs). That was the beginning of my line. Now I am doing it full time.
I don’t have special products that I use for each season. I like to keep my beauty routine pretty basic. I just gave birth a month and a half ago and had really good luck with my pregnancy. I was able to jog and take long walks throughout my whole pregnancy. I like to move a lot but going to the gym isn’t very fun so I get my exercise outdoors.
Before taking my morning walk with my children I hop in the shower. When I get out I use L’Oreal Youth Code Luminize Day Cream as my moisturizer and the Youth Code eye cream. If I’m feeling dry I’ll put on Masque Destressant Hydration from Chanel. I wear an SPF in the summer time and just add that onto my typical routine.
I wash my hair with the Natural Redken series and let it air dry naturally. My best friend used to work at Corinne Friends but just opened her own salon, Anna Soder. She does my hair when I want to do something a little differently–she is really good.
I wear the same makeup everyday and don’t really mix it up. I like Chanel eyeliner and apply it to the inner rim of my eyes. I look more awake when I use brighter shades like blues or greens and finish it off with Lancome Hypnôse Star mascara. For a base I have Clinique Stay-Matte Powder and Guerlain Terracotta to add a touch of color.”
Photos by: Aimee Blaut in Stockholm
Tags: Chanel, Clinique, Guerlain, Jewlery, KRISTA KRETZSCHMAR, L'Oreal
YOU ARE A BABE
ANNELISE MICHELSON, JEWELRY DESIGNER
FEBRUARY 14.2013
by AIMEE BLAUT
"I studied at fashion school in Paris for Haute Couture. I was really passionate about this field but when I got my diploma I realized that it wasn’t the right time for Haute Couture, there was a huge crisis and couture was having trouble. So I designed for a lot of different brands and accepted everything that came my way. I worked with Hermès and then smaller designers like Iro and Paul & Joe. While I was doing some freelance jobs my friend Violet was working on a story with Carine Roitfeld. She asked me to design some jewelry for the shoot. From this I realized that I enjoyed making accessories more than clothes, it was completely spontaneous. There was a costume field within jewelry that could be more refined yet still democratic. I received such good feedback from the shoot that I launched my own line.
When I wake up I splash my face with Anne Semonin Marine Tonic, it’s the best product. It feels like something fresh from the sea is waking up my skin. Then I use Anne Semonin Olgio Pure cream for hydration.
My mother is South African and we have these pills that we call African potato. They are a combination of African roots that support your immune system. So I take this every morning with some hot water and vitamin C.
I start my makeup with Lingerie de Peau foundation from Guerlain, it’s very delicate so it doesn’t look too heavy. I love the scent—all the Guerlain products smell amazing. For blush I use either Fred Farrugia or MAC. I always have a lipstick of the moment (laughs) my current obsession is Merlot by Laura Mercier. I use DiorShow mascara and that’s it.
Fleur D’Oranger is my thing, it’s such a delicate scent.
At night I clean my face and use three drops of Anne Semonin Precious Serum. In fact Anne Semonin says that you should never use cream at night and I think she is right, it’s good for your skin to breathe a little. And of course I put Eight Hour Cream on my lips before bed.”
Photos by: Aimee Blaut in Paris
Tags: Anne Semonin, Annelise Michelson, Carnivore jewelry, Dior, Elizabeth Arden, Fred Farrugia, Guerlain, Laura Mercier, Le Labo, MAC
