These last few months of winter always drag, and with the chilly temperatures sticking around here a few tips to keep your skin looking and feel it’s best.

1. To remedy dry itchy skin use a gentle cream body wash that won’t strip your skins natural moisture.

2. Slough off dead skin on arms and legs with a body scrub

3. Finish with a rich body cream that contains super moisturizers like shea butter, and jojoba. Apply to damp skin to lock in the moisture.

1.Kiehl’s Creme De Corps Soy Milk & Honey Whipped Body Butter  2.Balenciaga Paris Black Caviar Scrub 3. Aveeno Skin Relief Body Wash

Without a doubt the Louis Vuitton show for SS12 had to be one of the prettiest of the entire season. Everything from the sorbet shades, to the giant carousel, the headbands and umbrellas, to the gorgeous Pat McGrath designed makeup look.

It goes without saying that you cannot achieve the makeup look without some major fluttery lashes. The density of the lashes is important too, so you are going to need more than one pair. You could probably achieve a wearable version with just two sets, though I would be inclined to got for three. A long not overly thick pair, and a shorter more dense pair will stack nicely together. If you go for three sets I’d do two pairs of long and one thick.

A glowy complexion from head to toe is also required. Apply MAC Strobe Cream underneath an illuminating foundation. Mix strobe cream into body moisturizer so arms and legs have a similar effect.

1. MAC #12 Eyelash 2. YSL Tient Radiance Foundation 3. Dior 5 Colour Eyeshadow in Earth Reflection 4. Dior Addict Lipstick in Basic 253 5. MAC Strobe Cream

There is nothing more annoying than lips that refuse to stay moist. Dry, chapped, peeling lips are unsightly and uncomfortable here are a few quick tips to help keep this situation at bay:

1. Just like applying moisturizer on top of dead skin on the face is not very effective, so is putting lip balm on top of flaky skin on the lips. Use a lip exfoliator to remove dead skin and minimize the appearance of lines, before applying your lip balm.

2. Don’t be hit and miss with your lip balm. Consistency is the key to smooth soft lips. Especially before you go to sleep–it’s like a night cream for your lips.

3. Look for ingredients in lip balm such as vitamin E and jojoba oil for maximum moisture.

Shimmers and frosts are probably the most popular texture at any cosmetic counter. Who can resist those sparkly colours, they just look too good to not walk away with.

Here are 5 tips on how to wear shimmer well:

1. Use subtle shimmer or frost eyeshadow to highlight the tops of your cheekbones, and inner corner of the eye.

2. When using a frost to highlight the brow bone do it before you fill in your brows and blend the shadow right over the eyebrow with a soft brush.

3. Tap your brush off before applying to avoid fall out on your cheeks. Or place a tissue just under your eye to catch the fall out.

4. For maximum shine apply a cream base first then press your frost eyeshadow on top. Or apply the shadow with a wet brush.

5. Use a matte colour through the crease of your eye to create definition.

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These 4 looks are key elements to look fabulous for a night out. They work well alone or in conjunction with one another. False lashes or loads of mascara instantly make your eyes look bigger. Sculpted cheeks bring added dimension to the face, which is essential for looking your best in low lit rooms and for taking photos. Dark lips or crimson lips are obviously a huge trend this season, and always look glamorous. A vampy manicure will complete any party outfit.

Get the look this A/W11 season of pretty flushed cheeks. Seen at Marc Jacobs, Oscar, and Prada this is a look that can be best achieved with a cream or gel blush, for a translucent look on the face. Try a shade that is pink or rosy for fair skin, and for deeper skin tones a wine or plum shade will give you the same effect. Apply the blush on the apples of the cheeks not too close to the nose. A buffing brush works well in a circular motion. Or use your finger tips in a patting motion for a really blended look.

1. MAC #130 brush 2. YSL Creme de Blush  3. Becca Beach Tint 4. Hour Glass Aura Sheer Cheek Stain

Pringle of Scotland Rope Cable Sweater /  Rag and Bone Brent Zip Jacket / Friis & Company Knit Headband / Shearling Mini Backpack / Chloe Ankle Boots / Anna Kula Knit Hat / Karl Donoghue Shearling Mittens / Bajra Ombre Wool Scarf

Half the trouble with getting liquid eyeliner to go on straight is having a steady hand.  Try holding the liner horizontally and press the length of the tip against the eye, and pull from the inner to outer corner. This gives you alot more control than trying to draw the line with just the tip.

Love the dramatic eyes at Roberto Cavalli. The matte black with the metallic shadow is gorgeous. The trick to recreating the look is to encase the metallic colour with the black. The inner and outer corners need to be dark and well blended and the centre of the lid should be shimmery. Smudge a metallic shade under the eyes also, along with black eyeliner.

When working with very dark and frosty shadows I recommend doing your eye makeup before your base. That way any fall out can be easily cleaned up without removing your foundation. Finish the look with a few coats of mascara, and dab on a matte nude lip.

1. MAC Kohl Power in feline 2. Gosh lipstick in 134 darling 3. Lorac little black palette 4. Laura Mercier matte eyeshadow in noir 5. Giorgio Armani eyes to kill stretch mascara

When it comes to statement lipstick for AW/11, you have to wear red. However, keeping it looking perfect without bleeding can be a challenge for some. I recommend starting with a Lip primer especially along the edges of the lips. Primers often help prevent your lipstick from feathering into any little creases around the lips. Line your lips with a pencil this can also really help. Applying lipstick with a lip brush puts on less, making it less likely to move. If you are using lipgloss to finish, keep it away from the edges.

With these tips in mind you should have gorgeous looking red lips that stay put.

Winter is fast approaching, and colder climates can mean that our skin can take a beating if we aren’t prepared with a good routine and a few key products.

1. Wash your face and remove makeup with a cleanser that doesn’t strip the skin of it’s natural oils. I love the Shu Uemura cleansing oils because they remove all your makeup and leave your skin feeling amazingly soft and smooth.

2. One of the most important things to avoid during the cold weather is dehydration. A hydrating mist  like MAC Fix + spritzed on the face before moisturizer is like a glass of water for your skin.

3. When it comes to moisturizer Embryolisse is fabulous. It’s nourishing to the skin, lightweight, and can be used during the day under foundation or at night to help skin repair itself while you sleep.

4. Removing dead skin cells will help prevent your complexion from looking dull, which is a direct result of dry skin. Try Beauticontrol Multi-Acid Peel for spa results at home.

5. Don’t forget about your lips. Protect the skin on your lips from chapping and cracking with a soothing lip balm such as Kiehls

1. Shu Uemura Cleansing Oil 2. Kiehls Lip Balm #1 3. BeautiControl Multi-Acid Peel 4. MAC Fix+ 5. Embryolisse