Katy Perry Red Carpet Elegance At The MTV European Music Awards by Danilo, Pantene Pro-V Stylist

Pantene's stylist Danilo had the pleasure of styling Katy Perry's hair this year at the European MTV Awards last Thursday, check out one of the how to's below to get the look for yourself!


Danilo’s Step by Step for Katy Perry’s Stylish look

Step 1:
Firstly I dampened Katy’s hair with Pantene Pro-V Time Renewal night nourishing (RRP £3.99) to smooth and condition her hair. I then sectioned it off and applied Pantene Pro-V Volume & Body mousse (RRP £2.99) to the roots of each section to provide additional volume, before drying smooth.

Step 2:
I sectioned the back and underneath of Katy’s hair and set it using curling tongs by pinning each lock up and allowed it to cool for around 30 minutes.

Step 3:
I brushed the curled sections out to create smooth bouncy volume and added Pantene Pro-V Repair & Protect Serum (RRP £3.99) to smooth the ends and her hair a shiny finish.

Step 4:
Finally I finished the look by brushing the sides and back into a high pony tail position then folded the tail round into the top securing it with pins to create a contemporary take on a classic chignon.

Danilo's Top Tip:
“For extra red carpet glamour you can finish with pinned jewels.”

Product References:
Pantene Pro-V Time Renewal Night Nourishing Mist – RRP £3.99
Pantene Pro-V Repair & Protect Serum – RRP £3.99
Pantene Pro-V Volume & Body Mousse – RRP £2.99

Top Tip For Eyeliner!!!

For striking glamorous Saturday night eyes, here's a little tip I picked up for defining your top lash line to give extra depth to make you eyes really stand out!
First of all take a flat defining brush, try Mac's 212 Flat Definer (£15), then take your black eyeshadow or another dark colour for defining & wet your brush, then add the shadow. Apply to the under part of your lash line, to do this look upwards & the part of the lash line that sits under your lashes is the area you want to aply the colour. Just take it in small blocks from the inside to the lashes & apply three quarters away along from the outer edge of the eye. This will give more defintion to your lashes as well as the shape of your eye. Once this is applied, define above the lashes on the top lashline with a dry brush to create a smokey finish or pencil/liquid, what ever you prefer, defining the under part of you top lashes will always enhance your normal eyeliner. The perfect start to smouldering eyes!!

Chic Xmas Gifts - Compagnie De Provence - Edition Noire

It's starting to get to that time of the year where we all start to search for inspiration for xmas gifts so here's an ideal gift idea & new from Compagnie de Provence, 'Edition Noire' an exotic, luxuriously fragranced bodycare line packaged in sleek black glass bottles. Inspired by the island of Borneo, Edition Noire Ylang is an elegant, sensual blend of Ylang Ylang flowers, cedar and sandalwood while Thé Tonka’s seductive notes of tonka bean, black smoked tea and black musk take reference from the teaplantations of Darjeeling
With the nourishing, protecting and revitalising benefits of black orchid extract, regenerating Nigella oil and nourishing sweet almond and black cumin oils, the collection includes body balm, hand cream, liquid soap, eau de toilette and a deliciously indulgent dry oil composed of apricot kernel and blacksesame oils with the addition of carrot oil to soothe and re-generate post-holiday skin. The Ylang Body Balm is easily absorbed into the skin, leaving it feel soft & smooth with a light but rich fragrance that lasts as long as the softness which is all day long! Prices Range from £16.95 to £33. Available from Fenwick's, Bond Street 020 7629 9161

A Girl's New Best Friend - Blotting Papers!

Keeping shine free is many a girl's daily issue, nobody wants a complexion that looks as though you have just walked out of a sauna, but over powdering can leave a 'cakey' finish by the end of the day that is far from attractive itself!! So blotting sheets came to the rescue, a fairly new concept that are starting to really catch on, becoming a hand bag favourite these days! They basically work by absorbing excess oil on the surface of your skin/make-up so it reduces the amount of powder you need to apply. Topping a recent magazine poll is The Body Shop's 'Natural Powder Blotting Tissues', they are very absorbent & do their job without smudging your make-up, plus as you only need to use one at a time they last really well making them great value for money! £3.90 for 65 Sheets.

Rimmel's New Ad Campaign with Georgia May Jagger

The famous Jagger pout is on everybody's lips again this week as Mick Jagger's 17 year old daughter, Georgia May, steps out in front of the cameras as the latest face of cosmetic giant Rimmel. Donning the infamous red lips that are an iconic symbol of her father's rock & roll legend, Rimmel certainly know how to put an ad campaign together - glamourous, chic & savvy all rolled into one! Also inheriting her long blonde hair & model looks from her mother Jerrry Hall, Georgia has already had an incredibly successful career at such a young age, recently gracing the cover of Vogue as well as becoming the face of Hudson Jeans & her latest Campaign with Rimmel sees her joining the likes of Kate Moss, Sophie Ellis-Bexter & Lily Cole. Look out for the new campaign in the New Year, we have some sneak previews below..

The Skinny - Exclusive Online Members Only Shopping!

The Skinny is the first members-only shopping destination focused exclusively on luxury skin care products and spa services at discounts of up to 70% off retail. The Skinny's first shopping event is scheduled for November 4th, 2009. In keeping with the exclusive nature of the company’s private sales, only members will "get the skinny" on which top-shelf brands are lined up for Fall 2009.
"With a new skin care product launching every 85 minutes, it's not surprising that shoppers are overwhelmed," said Lauren Fornes, co-founder of The Skinny. "Consumers want solutions to their skin concerns and are open to trying new brands, but the top reasons consumers don't try a new brand are confusion and cost. We started The Skinny to lower those barriers and help skin care brands gain new customers."
The online sample sale model has proven to be wildly successful for apparel, accessories and home decor, but skin care merchandising is different. The Skinny co-founder Paige Steinman points out, "You can take one look at a CHANEL© bag and know that it's perfect for you. You can't glance at a bottle of moisturizer and know if it's right for your skin. This poses an interesting challenge for skin care companies on the web. We think we've got it solved."

Importantly, The Skinny goes beyond big discounts. Led by Fornes, a licensed aesthetician, the Skinny's expert team produces entertaining and educational brand and product videos that quickly highlight each solution's science and efficacy.
"Education is a big focus for us, but skin care should be fun too! Our video content communicates the science behind the products in an approachable, interactive way," said Fornes.
The Skinny also delivers personalized product recommendations, based on the member's skin type (oily, dry, etc.), skin concerns (aging, acne, etc.) and product preferences (natural, organic, pregnancy-safe). Beyond the website, The Skinny's team of skin health experts share tips and answer questions on Facebook and Twitter (@shoptheskinny).
Interested in getting The Skinny? Membership is available by invitation or, for a limited time, by visiting www.shoptheskinny.com.

4 Easy Steps To A Flawless Complexion!

Fake it, fake it, fake it!!! Get a flawless complexion in four easy steps & glow with natural pefection!!!
1 - Start by applying Clarins Beauty Flash Balm to brighten your complexion & provide a base for your make-up.
2 - For your make-up base use a tinted moisturiser to even your skin tone which will keep it light & natural, try No7 Soft & Sheer Tinted Moisturiser.
3 - Then apply a concealer over the top of this to your under eye area & any blemishes that need evened out, try Laura Mercier's Secret Camoflague concealer, they have two tones in each compact so you can blend to the perfect colour & as they have a very high pigment you hardly need to use any to create a perfect coverage, making it look like to have no make-up on!
4 - Finish off by lightly dusting some translucent powder to set, Try Shu Uemera's Sheer Face Powder, it has a beautiful texture that gives a luminous finish & lasts really well too.