While everything in the stain is bold and strong, no woman could ever resist the sweet, cute and innocence of the Trés Vichy collection fr-om Make Up For Ever. Paying tribute to the iconic dress worn by the hottest diva in the ’60s era, Brigitte Bardot, Trés Vichy is a true homage of beauty. Inspired the wedding dress Bardot wore on her big day, Dany Sanz, creative director and founder of Make Up For Ever, was truly inspired to bring the sweet and sexy collection fr-om Make Up For Ever to date. Carrying the emblematic Vichy print from 60′s to be the ideal vanity case resulting sexy and refreshing shades candy-toned makeup style for this warm season.

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The reason of Anna Sui still shinning in the latest beauty issue is because this brand always holds its inimitability; its sweet, feminine, girly aspect with a touch of nostalgia is the reason beauty addicts keep coming back for more. This year, the sweetener to our appearance release its Shinning Star Spring 2011 beauty line with a diverse range of selections taken fr om the Land of the Rising Sun: Japan. With Frida Gustavsson as the new face of its beauty ad campaign successfully stand the fab beauty tools start fr om lip gloss, nail colors, blush duo, nail treatment oil , hand and nail cream are ready to be ogled by the beauty hunters.

For more than two years, Agyness Deyn was Anna Sui’s frontliner, now its time for the Swedish model appears as an adorable Harajuku doll-like. Although the 17-years old Frida hasn’t been around as long as everyone’s favorite Agyness, the combination of purple contour and pink really make the eyes pop up streak with the label which full of beautiful bold colors, looks stunning on Frida. As the collection inaugurated January 6, 2011 in Japan, this burlesque and flirty compilation was shown front and center. The makeup tools carried by American fashion designer this time launches twenty three shades of lip colors separated in two new ranges of lip glosses which is fifteen shades in Lip Gloss C and eight in Lip Gloss R to impart luscious leading-lady lips contains ‘Smooth Stay Gel’ for soften rough lip lines and smooth out uneven lip texture.

There are also new additions to the Nail Color N range, as well as a limited edition trio of stunning blush duos with an elaborate lace-like another visual triumph fr om the brand. Formulated to last on the cheeks, these bright colors intensity will work with the contours of our face creating three dimensional soft shine which available in Blooming Pink, Healthy Orange, and Pinkish Yellow. Different with the Blush Duo which keeps the face looks mate, this tool creates the glossy enamel finish. Conceive from a hydrating ‘Moist Rich Oil’, while ‘Color Keep Oil’ captures a large amount of pigment and preserves, the Anna Sui Nail Colors come up in five variety; Silky White, Deep Rose, Vivid Red, Briliant Orange, and Sparky Gold. The brilliant colors that provide fr om this one-of-a-kind make up exclusively produce by Anna Sui Shinning Star compilation definitely will charm our looks. [Images Courtesy Of Specials]

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How to really unlock the true potential of your beauty? When we all know that beauty is skin deep, it’s always hard to keep up with finding that perfect solution to all of our issues and concerns that involves looking good. Having recently just opened their 12^th international store in Jakarta at Plaza Indonesia on the 9^th of December, Clé de Peau Beauté– a prestigious name hailing from the land of cherry blossoms, kimonos and sushi, welcomes all who seeks to find the solution of unlocking their true beauty. Offering an extensive range of products to cater to all those with specific skin care needs, Clé de Peau Beauté defines the meaning of absolute skin care. From cleansing foams, cleansing oils, serums, lotions, essences, emulsions, creams, gels to masks, Clé de Peau Beauté has one priority in mind: to beautify. Recognizing skin problems by its real core which is the skin cells and not the difference in age groups, all skin care products from Clé de Peau Beauté is formulated based on profound research to perfect ever single mechanism that works on a cellular level – all 60 trillion of them.

Clé de Peau Beauté doesn’t stop at just there. Its extensive collection of base makeup and color palette is also a pit stop that all makeup junkies should visit. From its wide range of base and color makeup,  the beauty philosophy of beautiful makeup was explained by Clé de Peau Beauté’s own Noriko Okubo, makeup artist extraordinaire and the director for beauty creations for both this label and its sister brand, Shiseido. “All base and color makeup from Clé de Peau Beauté doesn’t follow any current fads of beauty because realistically speaking, not a lot of women has that time to put on makeup that “It” look every day.” Okubo explained.  She also added, “What Clé de Peau Beauté aims at is that the product has to cater to the need of the women who wears them. If looking beautiful means only wearing the smallest amount then with Clé de Peau Beauté, that can certainly be achieved.” This has proven that their objective has come full circle where when beautification has started from the inside, the outside shall shines beautifully.

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Being attractive is more than just about being beautiful. Beauty itself, according to one of Indonesia’s proud and joy of hairstyling, Rudy Hadisuwarno, will appear when someone is able to maintain their equipoise or balance in their self. So that, on 1 December, 2010 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, the Indonesian hair maestro himself who was recently inaugurated as Vice Asian President ICD introduced a new hair trend of 2011 titled as “Equipoise”. Consisted with five new hairdos, Equipoise consisted of Ala Mode, Exquisite, Avant Garde, Theatrical, and Androgeneus.

Different with the last theme surrounded around bangs, a choice becames the favorite choice in the last 2010 trend, the hair styles carried by the owner of Rudy Hadisuwarno Organization (RHO) this time are more elegant and poised. Each application of color and cutting for every hair type  are always based in three important element; face shape, skin tone, and body shape. Like the Ala Mode hair creation, which suits for one who has straight hair, simple cutting with light layer- shorter in the inside and dominated by red burgundy without highlight will support a women’s daily routine. Whereas, Exquisite more inclined to hair curling in the left and right side but in the top of hair is still straight which suits for a more formal ocation. For those who doesn’t like complicated hair cut, Avant Garde can be the option, presented in short hair cut with texturizing technique combined with brownish red color producing the attitude of glamour. According to Rudy, the next trend in hair bun will be bigger than the previous mode, that is why Theatrical comes in form of glamorous updo with a little fantasy makeup that will be increased in the feel of a charming theatrical dramatization. For men there is Androgeneus – a cut which still work with the mowhawk style that showcase a masculine and modern dynamic impression.

Application of red, burgundy red, and copper red are dominated, coloring techniques are not smeared on the whole hair, but only in some parts. Inside is darker, and the top side is brighter such as light brown. The exotic tan skin of most South East Asian women will be updated with copper bronze and mahogany coloring, it will especially give that extra oomph for those who consider their hair as having too much frizz. Hair care is simple and finite, and that’s why the appropriate styling is crucial in reflecting our personal characters in appearance. “If the person is feminine, the hair, dress, and make up should have follow her character, as well with the person who likes to look sporty or glamour.” closed Rudy. [Images Courtesy of Equipoise]

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The collaborative effort of the trinity product; Exfoliating, Cleansing, Moisturizing, can be felt in two weeks of application. Our face is fresher, taut is recuded, moisture production that’s just the right amount, and it instantaneously makes the skin more supple as it used the first time on the face. The non-fragrance factors make it a viable choice for the opposite gender as well. As Clinique created the 3-Step Skin Care System as a product that transcend any specific gender. It’ll be quite a combination for those who want to achieve beauty and be a smart beauty shopper, too.

Dont worry about all the types of skin who wants to try this product, the formula they provide suits for dry to dry, dry combination, oily combination, and oily to very oily skin. Just known our skin types from the guidance guidance of a Consultant and the Clinique Computer. By balancing our skin, additional beauty accessories work even better – treatment products are more effective, and makeup goes on easier and stays fresher, longer. Text by Monivia P. [Images courtesy of Clinique]

“Choosing make up not just about choosing the color that you like, but you have to know what you needed and suits for yourself”, said Adinda Tjokrowardoyo, the Public Relation of Make Up For Ever during the press meeting on November 2. Based from this desire, Make Up For Ever dedicate a plot in their new-found boutique; tagged as The Slow Space. The Multifunctional one stop entertainment provides more than what meets the eyes, equipped with staple items like meeting table and seating, the leisure spot also augmented with latest gadgetries and gizmos; like iPad and Smartboard. The 4 Square foot space were created to provide the clients with satisfying services, like one that feel more comfortable doing the research alone, the friendly User-Interface smartboard serve as a computerized beauty compendium. One can access all the information needed, from the product database, Academy booking services, Make-up References to the breath taking Dany Sanz’s personification make up footage based on James Cameron’s AVATAR movies. All were available in a click away, but if man-to-man consultation is your guy, the Beauty Advisors are there to assist, don’t be afraid to ask. Aside from that, Slow Space works like a charm for the male spouse, as they can immerse their self with several games in the provided gadgetries while the clients were busy choosing the best complexion for their daily needs.

For those who trapped inside their hectic schedules and meetings, accessing the Facebook Application can be one alternative to get the cosmetics. This application provides products info , prices, and also easy buying system to have the latest trend. It is easy obtaining the need of us.
An academy was created by Make Up For Ever for who want to know-how to applied the cosmetics. These courses separated into two types , one is long term and the other one is short term. The long term course is organized for ones who wants to learn a professional make up such as complete make-up artist program. The short term courses separated into many topics, it has class for shaping the eyebrows, eyes, lips, and many others, all of these courses are organized for costumers who has a little time to learn the right make up. Reach these classes in Plaza Indonesia, 4th floor.

The sole existence of the ground-breaking Slow space portrays a clear image of how serious Make Up For Ever handling their customers, not just provide them with beauty advice, and potent products, but also encourage one to be a smart buyer And smart user. And to be noted, the grand launching will be hold in November 5th and we can assure you, they will ambush us with another surprising breakthrough during the initiation party-in a good way.

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Contemporary artist Jeff Koons has been credited in creating some of today’s most iconic art. The sculpture of Puppy, Rabbit and the banal piece of Michael Jackson and Bubbles – a piece depicting the late king of pop’s relationship with his chimpanzee, Bubbles, are just some of the pieces adorning equally iconic places like the Guggenheim Museum and Bilbao, just to name a few. For the coming holiday season, Jeff Koons’ art will be showcased to collaborate with none other than New York-based beauty brand, Kiehl’s. Koons’ creation of the Tulip will be able for everyone to own personally with the purchase of the Crème De Corps limited edition label. The packaging design was taken from Koons’ oil on canvas artwork from the famous Celebration Series he created. This will become a limited edition product that will not only hydrate your skin, but Kiehl’s lovers will definitely owning a piece of art.

After last year’s collaboration with another New York artist, KAWS, Kiehl’s has proven that this artful alliance benefits beauty in a lot of different ways – beauty on the surface of the skin and beauty that is skin deep. The vibrancy of the tulips on the label of this year’s limited edition Crème De Corps Holiday Edition symbolizes the joys and vibrancy of the holiday season – but Kiehl’s has another reminder in mind for those who purchase the Crème De Corps. Just as last year’s limited edition of the product, this year’s proceed of all sales will be donated to The Koons Family Institute, an initiative of the International Centre for Missing and Exploited Children (ICMEC). This organizations works to identify and coordinate a global network of organizations to fight child-sexual exploitation and abduction and The Koons Family Institute is a resource for ICMEC to help this cause. Everyone who owns the Koons Special Edition Crème De Corps will not only have a wonderland of merry in the coming holiday season, but will definitely be a part of a beautiful cause that gives a better future for those who are going to live it. [Images courtesy of Kiehl's]



Hang into your straps ladies, as the most anticipated foresight that revolves around the hair trend for the forthcoming 2011 – that will set its toll in less than 3 months are finally revealed. Showcased inside the Headquarter of L’Oreal Academy this October 15, we can assure you that Toni & Guy has concocted more juice than what we expect to be. The spring/summer season of 2011 definitely brings a series of important changes when it comes to hairstyles. The team of Toni & Guy – the one who work their magic behind London Fashion Week curtain – bring forth a series of hairdo entitled as Project 10. As it name explained it, it is consist of ten type of basic hairstyle that will crown the crowd.

The series kicks off with a variable of up-do bun, French twist, frizzy wild long cut, boyish short cut, a hint of straight bang, and the rest will be revealed in 2011′s summertime. In a nutshell, the inclusive look screams nothing but deafening androgynous atmosphere for the series – render being genderless – the collection spell out something practical and stylish, invariably attract attention, and a quite covetous choice for us to pick. Ranged from something sophisticated and elegant to casual and stylish, this year trend will never go out of fashion cause it’s adaptable trait that can go well in every kind of occasion you deal with. As Toni & Guy team explains: “Hair was worked to create a something genderless with dusty texture reminiscent of sea-drenched hair. Reflective of the high-fashion, couture edge that shown in the recent fashion week, a re-design of the past with a dash of youthful hint. That will last long enough for one’s to remember.” Thus, for the ladies – and men – there will be no boundaries for the next season agenda, you can cut it all short, or maintain the goddess look; it is all up to you.

There’s a place in Paris near Montmartre in Paris’ red-light district of Pigalle on Boulevard de Clichy in the 18th arrondissement where the building is marked by a red windmill on its roof, the girls would be wearing plumes, the aura is glamorous and the party never stops. Yes, it’s the Moulin Rouge – the birthplace of cabaret, courtesans dancing the can-can and a definition to the glitz and glamour of Paris. Adding camaraderie to its collection, Make Up For Ever finally unveils its collection based on the famous cabaret – simply titling it the Moulin Rouge. Allowing every woman to freely express their wicked side, the Moulin Rouge collection is nothing short of seductive, sassy and spectacular. Inspired by all the dances and revue of Moulin Rouge, the French beauty brand launches four products worthy of any quadruple dance performance. The Rouge Artist lipstick (one additional color to the Rouge Artist Intense family), the Glossy Full Couleur, the limited edition Moulin Rouge strass and faux-cils are the perfect combination for when you want to let loose your inner Satine – as Nicole Kidman did in the movie based on the fame cabaret. This enchanting collection came together when Make Up For Ever creator Dany Sanz encountered Moulin Rouge’s ballet mistress, Janet Pharaoh, and their passion for stage theatrics became an unparalleled source in the creation of the Moulin Rouge collection. This obscenely red collection can also be called as the new ready to wear, just remember it as the rouge-a-porter. A collection that’s made to warm up wintry night, it’s not wrong when you heat it up with a dash of seductive scarlet, sensual crimson and radiant red. [Image courtesy of Make Up For Ever]