The stunning Freida Pinto graces the pages of Interview magazine. Wearing dark lips, eyes and nails, and photographed by the always fantastic Mert and Marcus, this shoot is nothing short of  brilliant.

These 4 looks are perfect for any party this winter. Dark lips make a statement when paired with an otherwise low key look. Flawless skin, groomed brows, and black mascara is really all you need.

Metallics in gold, copper and bronze look stunning. Pick two features that will shimmer to avoid looking like a disco ball. Wear with natural matte foundation.

Make your eyes stand out with thick dark lashes. Strip lashes are an easy way to get this look. If you have the patience though, lots of individual lashes placed close together along the lashline look amazing.

Of course the faithful stand by for any occasion is the dark eye. What I love about this particular smoky liner on Zoe Saldana, is the texture, and worn in look. Try using an eyekohl and smudge it out. Tap a very small amount of Vaseline or Elizabeth Arden 8 hour cream on top. This will give your liner a sheen. It will move the makeup too, creating an imperfect more worn in look.

People often wonder, when it comes to foundation which is best. The fact is it depends on lots of variables. Such as how do you want your skin to look? How much coverage do you want? Which type of foundation do you like—liquid, powder, cream? What type of skin do you have? Because the answers to these questions can change with age, season, or occasion, there’s always more than one foundation that will work for you.
Here’s a quick breakdown on powder foundation and liquid:

Powder Foundation

Convenient because it’s two things in one and comes in a compact with a mirror

Generally full coverage

Option of applying with a sponge for maximum coverage, or a brush for less

Matte finish

Adheres to dry or textured skin which enhances the problem and is not flattering

Liquid Foundation

Comes in different forms: water based (hydrating) emollient based (heavier coverage) silicone based (smooth and easy to blend)

Variety of finishes: matte, semi matte, dewy

Manipulate finish by how much you apply—sheer it out or build coverage up

Apply with different brushes, sponge, or fingers

Customize colours by mixing to match your skin

Just added this product to my make up kit. As I’m already a fan of Crealine by the same brand, I thought I’d try this too. Basically it shrinks your pore size, and improves the skin’s texture. You can apply it up to twice a day before moisturizer, on forehead, cheeks, nose and chin. It contains silicones to give the skin a smooth look and feel, and salicylic acid to help control oil and break outs. After using it a for a few days I haven’t seen a dramatic change in pore size yet, but my skin definitely is smoother.

Last night at the VMA’s these ladies each had a variation on the red carpet staple: smoky eye neutral lip. Ciara’s gold and bronze version on her eyes was perfectly suited with her skin tone and pinky beige lip colour. Ashley Greene wore a mauve grey eye and super neutral lip colour. While Emma Stone’s eyes were a cool steel grey, paired with a light rose pink lip. Combined with super groomed eyebrows, flawless skin and subtle shading under the cheekbones these 3 looked beautiful on the red carpet.

Images from justjared.com

Currently I am loving DiorSkin Nude foundation. I’m all about skin that looks flawless but not made up. Skin that glows without looking oily. This foundation does exactly that. The key ingredients are 100% natural mineral pigments, and mineralized water, which leave your skin looking hydrated and glowing. I use a duo fibre round foundation brush for a quick and even application.

Everybody knows that flawless looking skin is always in style. That’s why it is so important to start your makeup with a good concealer. And just like the name of the product, Dior’s Diorskin Nude Skin Perfecting Hydrating Concealer is just that – skin perfecting, hydrating and concealing. This is one of my favorite concealers. The texture of the product is super smooth and velvety with a lightweight, but buildable coverage. And it easily covers up my blemishes without feeling too heavy or cakey.