Do you know Ellis Faas?

Have you ever met Ellis Faas? If you have, you must know that you're a very lucky girl. If you haven't met her yet, you really need to pay attention to this post.

Vogue Paris cited Ellis Faas as "one of the most influential make-up artists of her time". And it's true since she has worked with the world's most pre-eminent fashion designers, photographers, stylist, hairdressers and models. On her CV you’ll find big names such as Clinique, Lancôme and MAC Cosmetics and she was asked even by L’Oréal to create a make-up line for their skin care brand, Biotherm. But it was in 2007 when, after the contract with L'Oréal finished, she decided to create her own brand: Ellis Faas.

I'm not here to tell you about her biography but to talk to you about a product that actually blew me away for how versatile, handy and easy to use it is… and it looks amazing! You can carry it on you handbag wherever you go and I'm telling you, your girlfriends will be green with envy! I discovered it today while I was visiting my friend's shop Skinlife – something I do at least twice a month to have my eyebrows done and it’s a place I talked about in one of my earlier posts.

I'm talking, of course, about the Ellis Faas Holder. A metallic finish cylinder case, exclusively sold at Skinlife, where you can keep all your Ellis Faas make-up. If you are one of the girls that has never heard about this brand, all products comes in a pencil. When it opens, the cylinder has 7 holes inside, one for each product you need to apply your make-up: concealer, eyeliner, mascara, lipstick, blush, eye shadow and foundation. When you buy it, the Holder is empty so you can customize to your own taste. It also has a mirror and you can fill the space with Ellis Faas powder. Isn't it amazing?!

So, what do you think? It's pretty cool, isn't it? What are you waiting for? Get yours before your girlfriends beat you to it!

Check this video about how to use the Holder.

Fashion Literature.

As a stylist and image consultant it is important to know what is going on in the fashion industry, but not only what is happening right now. To understand the present you also have to know about the past and that's why I've started reading "Dior by Dior", the autobiography of Christian Dior. He was one of the greatest in the world of fashion and his legacy is unprecedented. 

But it was in the Spanish edition of Grazia magazine that I read the funniest article. And I don't mean funny in a nasty way. When I was reading it I got to a page where I saw a picture of my dear sister-in-law, the NY Democrat Senator, Kirsten Gillibrand. One of the most intelligent, clever, beloved and hard-working women I have ever met. Have a look a this post: Politics are out of fashion but, is there any fashion in politics?. 

Vogue US for iPad, Telva, Grazia, Dior by Dior.

Article about Kirsten in Grazia Magazine Spain

My sister and Kirsten in my wedding

Credits: Grazia España

Pure White.

A few months ago I wrote about how versatile a white shirt is and how you can combine it in order to look effortlessly chic. As a follow-up to this, today I‘d like to talk about one of the colours of the season and probably the most wearable, the freshest and perhaps the most versatile: the colour white. 

Strictly speaking, white is not a colour, but the manifestation of the presence of all colour. White is even used in architecture and decoration to transmit quietness and cleanness. White is the colour of purity, it means kindness and white daisies are a symbol of loyal love. 

So let’s involve ourselves in kindness, purity and loyal love and don't be afraid of wearing a totally white look. The key to looking chic and being the centre of attention is playing with your accessories. When wearing a totally white look, add some colour with your shoes and handbag and remember, these two accessories don't necessarily need to match. Be brave!

Here you have some looks I created for you. What do you think? 

Skirt & shoes, Topshop. Top, H&M. Bag, Furla.

Jean, Mango. Top, Zara. Shoes, Topshop. Bag, Fossil. Sunglasses, Ray Ban.

Trousers, Mango. Top & necklace, Blanco. Bag & shoes, Zara. 

Skirt, Zara. Shirt & bag, Blanco. Sandals, Topshop.

Dress, Mango. Sandals & bag, Asos.  Necklace, Blanco. 

Rule # 24: How to wear a jumpsuit.

The jumpsuit trend has a great history, it hasn't been created lately. Just a new and modern approach has been added to it. Thereby, the jumpsuit style is complied with new fashionable elements. It was fashionable during the ancient times. Women who introduced the fashion were provided with jumpsuits in 1919. 

The spring/summer 2013 fashion trends bring back the stylish and elegant outfit. The jumpsuit trend comes in all styles, colours, prints and materials. Just like that, it's suitable to wear both during the day and night. You can put it on while going to work or to the beach. You can rely on the jumpsuit on any occasion. 

Would you like to go into details and know more about the jumpsuit trend? Keep reading...

KEY ELEMENTS AND STYLE

If you have never dared to wear jumpsuits before because of your personal reasons but you have just made up your mind to experiment and look hot, this summer 2013 gives you this splendid opportunity.

Here you have some key elements:

• At ease lines, stainless cut, delicate draping.
• Extra sized shoulders, low-cut neckline, trousers in a crop form.
• Light materials, very large legs, prints.
• Pockets, indivisible belts, solid colours. 

SOLID COLOURS VERSUS PRINTS

It is up to you to decide whether to choose solid colors or prints. It depends on your taste, on your appreciation of beauty, on your body silhouette and also on the event. If you are prone to a classy style, choose a solid colour which can be both neutral and bright, and make your look shimmering by wearing a pair of stylish shoes. Otherwise, you can choose a frisky print.

SPORTY, FRISKY OR UP-TO-DATE JUMPSUITS AND OVERALLS

There are jumpsuits for different occasions: sporty, frisky or up-to-date jumpsuits and overalls.

For a sporty look you had better choose relaxed and easygoing body silhouettes. For a frisky appearance amusing prints are more recommendable. For an up-to-date look you can choose rich and florid materials, classic colours and womanish body silhouettes.

JUMPSUITS AT WORK

We should consider one important fact that we cannot wear each outfit at work. Fortunately, this problem doesn’t concern the jumpsuit trend. If you plan to wear jumpsuits while going to work then you had better choose pure and minimum lines in infallible smart silhouettes, which can be in solid colours and in graceful prints. You can pair the jumpsuit with accessories, light makeup and simple hairstyle.

OFF-DUTY HOURS

You don’t have to spend much time on deciding what to wear while going shopping or for a walk. Jumpsuit trend is a great help for you. Just put it on with little accessories, under a jacket, with high heels or wedge heels. It provides you with a careless and easy look.

JUMPSUITS AT NIGHT

Jumpsuits came to be a perfect substitute for a fascinating dressing gown. Tips: elegant materials, soft details, womanish accessories and purified hue tones.

THE JUMPSUIT AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR THE LBD

While going for a party you always can choose a little black dress but if you want to follow summer 2013 trends, then wear a black jumpsuit as an alternative to a little black dress. You can show off some of your body parts by delicate cuts, or just open your back. Long sleeves give you a graceful look. You will get a perfect finish by wearing belts and making your lips red.

So, you learnt how and where to wear jumpsuits. Let’s experiment with this new style! What do you think about my choice? 

Left: Denim jumpsuit & necklace, Zara. Shopper bag, Mango. Shoes, Topshop. Sunglasses, Oakley. Right: Jumpsuit, Dorothy Perkins. Necklace & bag, Zara. Shoes, Aldo.

Left: Jumpsuit, thehut.com. Clutch, oasis-stores.com. Shoes, Karen Millen. Earrings, Aldo. Right: Jumpsuit, Zara. Shoes, Topshop. Clutch, Aldo. Cuff, BCBGMaxazria. 

And you, are you a jumpsuit fan? Have a great weekend!! 

Pics: Internet

Wedge trainers versus heels.

The other day I was reading a fashion magazine and there was an article that caught my attention about a new trend that has been around since last winter: wedge trainers (sneakers for my American friends!). The article talks about the opinion of two very different people. A fashion designer and CEO of a Spanish brand and a journalist, a woman and a man. I was really surprised when the woman said that anyone who refuses to wear trainers outside the gym is too full of it!. She also suggested that trainers could be worn with formal clothes such as a tailored suit for work. On other hand, the journalist claimed that any woman who wears trainers with formal clothing doesn't know what are they are doing and they've been given directions on how to put on outfit and they did it wrong.

These days you find wedge trainers in any colours, material, print, etc. and they don't even look like trainers but at the end of the day, they are shoes that should be worn with casual clothes, and believe me, they are a great choice, but not to attend to a wedding. Please!

This is one of the reasons why celebrities shouldn't trust designers. Designers design. That's their job. Stylists on other hand know what works the best for the client. And trainers of any kind with a suit or a dress are forbidden. That's is my opinion. What do you think? I would love to know yours.

I don't have anything against wedge trainers at all, the only thing is that I don't think they're right to wear all the time.

Shoes to wear to the beach.

Summer is here and most of you have been already looking for the trendiest swimsuits of the season in other to look your best while relaxing in the sun. Of course it's important to pay attention to your personal style and figure first while choosing your swimsuit, however, styling and accessorizing come to take up an essential role in a fashionable beach look too, like anywhere else in the fashion world. It's easier to style a look that features more than just a small piece of fabric that barely covers your bust and back. Since there aren't too many accessories to use for making a beach look trendy and hot, footwear comes to take a lead here. To stay away from styles mistakes and make your beach look super-trendy, follow my tips and learn what shoes to wear to the beach! 

When you choose your beach shoes the most important tip is to give preference to comfort but without forgetting the fashion. Although you may see models wearing cool high-heeled shoes with bikinis in famous swimwear campaigns and glamorous photo shoots you, of course, don't want to look ridiculous by trying to copycat them on the daily basis. Instead you should opt for light and foot-friendly sandals, comfy wedges or just flip flops, matching the colours and the style of your footwear with your bathing suit and the cover-ups. Here you have some ideas on what shoes to wear with bikinis and beach cover-ups to look sexy and trendy! 

FLATS SANDALS AND THONG FLATS

Flat sandals and thong flats coming in cheerful colours and with flirty embellishments are perhaps the best footwear to wear to the beach. They are both comfortable and stylish as well as look amazing in combination with shorts, breezy summer dresses and tunics that you may wear on top of your swimwear.

GLADIATORS SANDALS AND FLIP FLOPS

Gladiators sandals are other super trend and functional footwear options ideal for a beach look. You can wear them with floor-lenght maxi dresses and skirts as well as mini ones and shorts. However, gladiator sandals are ideal for tall and thin girls while those who are shorter and a little bit fuller will lose the length of their legs in this footwear.
But if there's a shoe style closely associated with the beach it's of course flip flops. They come in a variety of colours and cool prints. Flip flops look relaxed and classy both while walking on the sandy beach and off the shore. They are specially a good option when you quite often lack time and have to put on something hurriedly before going out to the beach.

BEACH WEDGE SANDALS

Do you want to look sexy and fabulous while on the beach? Wedge sandals are your choice since they elongate your silhouette without losing their comfort and practicality. Whether you prefer monochrome and timeless wedges or ones featuring stripes, floral or ethnic prints and a myriad of colours, wedge sandals look maximum flirty and effortless when matched with beach outfits. 

BALLERINA FLATS, MOCCASINS, SNEAKERS & Other lightweight flat summer shoes

Moccasins for women, pretty ballerina flats, sneakers or other flat shoes will look amazing with capri pants, shorts, casual skirts and summer dresses that you can wear to the beach. You even can experiment with the colours and styles of the shoes to get a glamorous chic casual makeover for a cool beach party or a boat/yacht ride. 

And you, which one do you prefer?

Pics: Pinterest

Rule # 23: How to wear a bomber jacket.

The bomber jacket is back and it's better than ever for this season, but do you know what a bomber jacket is? Bomber jackets are also known as flying jackets because there were originally created for pilots but later became really famous in popular culture and it's a huge trend this season, so you need to get your hands on a good bomber jacket that you could even wear through the fall season. We've seen bomber jackets on a number of catwalks. The originally bomber jackets were reserved for men only but designers reinvented them with different fabrics and styles for women. My suggestion is to look for bomber jackets in feminine fabrics and patterns.

Stella McCartney - Viktor & Rolf

So how could you wear your bomber jacket? You can wear it with jeans, skirts, pants and even shorts over a t-shirt or shirt. The secret is to play with the accessories and feel comfortable. Pay attention to your body type because a bomber jacket will make you look fuller than you are. 

Have a look at these examples I've created for you: 

Bomber, jeans & top, Mango. Bag, Zara. Shoes, Nine West. Bangles, Rare London.

Bomber & shorts, Mango. Shoes, Zara. Necklace, glam-net.com. Clutch, Asos.

Bomber, top & bag, Zara. Trousers, J Brand Collection. Sandals, Topshop. Belt, Mango. 

Bomber & heels, Mango. Top, Lord & Taylor. Skirt, Zara. Bag, oasis-stores.com.

What do you think? 

So when you look for a bomber jacket keep these ideas in mind: soft shades, pretty fabrics and cool prints.

Have a nice weekend!