From Sidewalk to Catwalk - Jean Paul Gaultier

A few weekends ago I took a cheeky and impromptu trip down to stylish Melbourne for the weekend. 

The reason being, to see a special exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV).. 

‘The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier: From Sidewalk to the Catwalk’…  and boy was it worth the trip! 

For many years, I have loved and been a big fan of Jean Paul Gaultier and not just for his amazing perfumes.. but also for his absolute “to die for” Haute Couture fashion! 

What Jean Paul is best known for, is his cone corset that was made famous by Madonna! Although, let me tell you! Madonna was not even the very first person (or thing) to wear Jean Paul’s cone corset piece, believe it or not, that was his teddy bear named ‘Nana’!! 

When Jean Paul was only 7 years old, he used to use his teddybears as little models for his creations, which included wedding gowns! 

Now he is world famous for his amazing creations of dresses. Jean Paul was one of the first fashion designers to really make quirky haute couture fashion into works of art and went on to inspire the likes of the very famous Alexander McQueen and John Galliano and many many more no doubt!

Throughout out the whole Melbourne exhibition, every single dress displayed, left you in absolute awe of JPG’s beautiful and amazing attention to detail. 

I worked hard to capture as many photo’s at the exhibition as I could, but as amazing as my photos became, they still couldn’t do the dresses real justice! Everything JPG made is in his lifetime is a true work of art! Truly an amazing man of talents and someone to look up to!

Yours in Haute Couture!

BloggaBling xx

Glitter Drenched Hair

SO, last weekend I attended the fabulous Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras!!!! AND of course, I couldn’t possibly attend this year’s AMAZING parade looking like my normal betty-boo self, SO, I thought to myself… “What’s going to make me just stand out in the crowd???” 

And, then it hit me! (and no it wasn’t a mardi-gras float on the run! Hehe).. it was the idea of going crazy to this crazy parade WITH CRAZY GLITTER!

I had seen this done on the catwalks! The ‘drench yourself in glitter’ look - which is like you just washed your hair in glitter water, and it looks awesome and is lots of fun! 

So, here is a quick ‘How to…..’ guide to create it too, as creating this style was really easy and enjoyable to do.

This is what you need. It all shouldn't cost you more than $25!!

1.Mirror (to look at your sexy self hehe)

2.Strong hold hairspray

3.Glitter hairspray

4.Hair Gel

5.Hair Paste

6.Chunky glitter

7.Fine glitter

8.Bowel

9.Thick size paint brush, and finally…

10. A Comb

You should note, when choosing the glitter, be careful because if you have lighter coloured hair, some glitter colours can run and dye your hair with the gel. So, I would suggest that you use lighter colours such as  light sliver, gold or clear rainbow…

#1 Get wet and slick!

Soak your hair in the shower, then towel dry and comb it right back for the slick look.

Get a hand scoop of the hair gel and a hand scoop of the hair paste… mix it together in your hands and apply it through your hair. 

The reason I used both is that the gel dries fast where paste mix will still have a moist wet feel and your hair will move more freely and wont feel so rock hard or look crusty! 

Work the product within the scalp roots to the ends of the hair. Its important you really have a lot of product around the scalp of the head for the glitter to stick. 

This will make your hair look wet all night!

#2 Just add Glitter!

With the 2 types of Glitter, chunky and fine, mix them together in the bowel. 

I found using chunky glitter has a better effect with the different reflections of shine you can get and it will look amazing!! 

Wet the paint brush so it grabs the glitter and start to paint it from the hair line around the face down towards the end of the hair. 

I brushed it down to the back of my neck as it would look like a hat (that’s how I see it hehe). 

Keep adding the glitter to your desired effect… I say more the better!

#3 Hold it Together!

In between adding the glitter keep spraying the strong hairspray, as this will also help with sticking the glitter to the hair. 

Once finished, add glitter hairspray softly throughout your hair,  even right to the ends. 

#4 Pin it!

Just behind both ears, pin your hair with some bobby pins to hold your hair in place. 

This just keeps the hair together and neat. Kind of that old Hollywood glam vamped up with glitter!

#5 Finish the look!

To complete the look with makeup. You can do a dark smokey-eye as that will complete a sexier and edgier look! 

You will be the most sparkly woman at the club or parade!! Haha and you will be sure to turn those heads!!

And yes, I would love to see your created drench glitter hair looks, so take a photo and tag me! #bloggablingbeauty

Yours in looking FABULOUS!

BloggaBling xx

 

5 affordable ways to keep your skin healthy and looking young!

Let’s face it, who wants to have wrinkles and dull skin?!? 

The fantastic thing is, and it’s still very much a secret! YOU DON’T NEED TO SPEND HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS ON SKIN CARE PRODUCTS or get skins injections, when there are easier, less invasive and much more affordable ways to still have amazing skin! 

Here is the secret! (Shhhhhh!!!! Don’t tell anyone!!!! ;) 

Tip #1 Sun protection…

It’s important to always wear sun screen! Put it on daily! Especially on your face! (And anywhere else you want to put it hehe)..   as one of the main causes of wrinkles and brown spots, is.. you guessed it… THE SUN. 

Wearing a foundation or a lotion which is classified SPF 15+ or higher, is also great to protect your skin. 

Although you may not get that lovely tan, by reducing your daily sun exposure, sunscreen allows your skin time to heal and your immune system the chance to repair any existing damage. 

Ladies, this is of primary importance!

Tip #2 Water in-take…

Drink water!!!!!! This is not only important for your skin but its also important for your whole body!

Drinking at least 8 glasses a day (yes, I said 8!!), will help get rid the body and skin of all the ugly toxins. 

By increasing your water intake, your skin will have a more radiant glow (come on ladies, who doesn’t want that?!?!), it will feel more hydrated and much firmer and plumper. 

Nothing will happen overnight, but a good couple of weeks of increasing your water intake should be enough for you to see how hydration affects the biggest organ on your whole body, your skin!

Tip #3 Keep your face clean… 

It's important to wash your face twice daily to remove all those yukky impurities, dead skin cells, and any excess oil from the surface of your skin. 

Washing even more often than twice daily may not even necessarily be better for it; it could even do more harm than good! 

Use warm water, not too hot and a mild facial cleanser. 

Using a harsh soap (like deodorant body soap) can hurt the already inflamed skin and can even lead to more irritation! 

Always rinse well, and then dry your face with a clean towel (soft towels are even better :) 

And here’s a handy tip ladies…. After drying, toss the used towel in the laundry hamper, not back on the towel rack as as dirty towels can spread bacteria!

Tip #4 Use a moisturiser…. 

I can’t say this one enough….. M O I S T U R I S E!!!!

Most people do not realise the importance of moisturising their skin daily! 

Moisturise at least twice per day, morning and evening. No matter what your skin type, whether dry, oily or sensitive, you shouldn't skip your moisturising step in your daily skin care routine. 

Leaving it out might quickly cause redness or flaking, and in time it can allow wrinkles and other signs of ageing to show up in your skin even earlier than they should have! 

So prevent this ladies! Add moisture to your skin at least morning and night!

Tip #5 Beauty Sleep….

Can’t stress this one enough because I know we’re all busy! But… 

GET YOUR BEAUTY SLEEP LADIES!!!!

The expression exists for a reason! Getting at least 7 hours of solid sleep per night can makes a huge difference in the appearance and health of your skin. 

Lets get scientific, the stress hormone Cortisol, ages the skin and can also cause you acne. Your sleep will reduce the level of cortisol in your body. 

So from science to maths! haha this leads us to a VERY simple equation: 

Sleep = younger, clearer skin. 

Now YOU know the secrets too!

Yours in beautiful skin,

BloggaBling xx