Life and fashion teaches us to expect the unexpected and that's exactly what happened early last summer when MAC let the cat-eye liner out of the perverbial makeup bag with the surprise that they would be teaming up Elli Goulding to present a line of make-up that would be available by New Year 2016. Well it's officially 2016 and true to their word, after a few sneak previews, the collection is now officially available and we're loving it. Take a look and see why you will too.
Are you a lover of all things Tom Ford? We certainly are more than happy to share our obsession with all things Tom Ford, from those thigh-high skyscraper mesh boots, to those sleek edgy suits, and now this amazing beauty assemblage. The limited edition packaging will be available as part of the company's 2015 Holiday Noir collection. The bold black and gold wrap is sure to be in heavy demand this Christmas. Check your local beauty haunts for availablity.
Celebrated makeup artist Pat McGrath has finally shared the secret to the golden touched looks she created for the Prada S/S '16 runway looks and it's literally a pot of gold! McGrath caused quite a stir during fashion week when models appeared with a lusterous glistening gold maquillage. Though at the time she was quite reticent about revealing not only her technique to achieveing the looks, she has now revealed the secret to her Spring success: Gold 001.
When Calvin Klein first launched it's initial fragrance, CK One in 1994, the concept of a gender nuetral fragrance was almost unheard of, so much so that the general public curiosity was stoked to exponential proportions judging by it's success. The idea forced the industry, as well as consumers, to revise their notions concerning scents being developed for a specfic gender. Fast forward to the post millenium era, which ushered a more enlightened view on gender, sex and sexuality, and a new openess to dialogue about such subjects. In it's infinite marketing wisdom , Calvin Klein has seized upon this change with it's launch of the ck2 fragrance. Vincent Brun, vice president of global marketing for Calvin Klein Fragrances and Cosmetics at Coty Inc, who happens to be the holder of the fragrance license, shared with WWD, "...gender-free fragrance for am man or a woman, without prejudices, to unite and create an experience that can be shared together in love, lust and friendship." The scent is described as a heady combination of exotic asian inspired blends including violet leaf absolute, wasabi, mandarin and incense. Set to launch globally in the month of love, February 2016, the fragrance will be available in three sizes. Check your local retailer for pre-order information.
Style icon Sarah Jessica Parker, donned a comfortable limited edition grey sweatshirt and absolutely nothing else for a sexy photoshoot to note the the tenth anniversary of the perfume she first launched in 2005, 'Lovely'. The Mom of three and business woman was proud to show that she's still got not just 'it', but legs for days and much more in her arsenal.
It's a beauty lover's paradise, four not long enough days of rapt attention to hair, makeup and wellness masterclasses for women AND men. You can imagine why Australia is the destination of choise for those who are impassioned about looking and feeling good as Westfield Centers from coast to coast showcase their first Today I am Beautiful festival.
1. You're A Natural Healthy, nude glowing skin was the order of the day for lines like and Thakoon. Barely there mascara, a plum pout, low maintanance brows with just a dust of highlight over the eyes left their looks complete. Just that fresh glow is all you need for the season.
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Escada's new limited-edition fragrance, Joyful Moments, invites you to celebrate the little things.
Joy can come from everyday things, like receiving an unexpected bouquet from a secret admirer, scoring the last pair of Aquazurra shoes on sale or simply text flirting with your crush on a lazy Sunday morning. Escada's limited-edition scent, Joyful Moments, captures the thrill of these little adventures that make life all that much sweeter.
Fittingly, the fragrance notes read like a list of our favourite things: blackcurrant sorbet, lychee, violet leaves, Damsacus rose, honeycomb and vanilla. The fruity-gourmand blend is both sweet and delicious. The result? A vibrant, zesty and uplifting scent that will announce your arrival to the world — yes even on a dreary Monday morning. Debbie Downers need not apply.
The fragrance's face, the stunning Miranda Kerr, describes the scent best. "What's special about Escada Joyful Moments is that it's all about celebrating the spontaneous moments in your life and appreciating those everyday joyful moments. Whether it be simple things like the sunrise or sunset, or enjoying moments with your family — it's about rejoicing in those little everyday indulgences." Amen to that.
Dior Addict Lipstick takes shine, seduction and playfulness one step further!
It's been ehancing the lips of style-forward, beauty minded women since 2001 and in the process has been established as beauty icon. Dior Addict Lipstick, with it's sleek modern feel has been officially re-invented to reflect the intrepid millenial spirit of the House of Dior.
There is a new player in the world of beauty and this one is a name you will definitely recognize. Gucci Cosmetics was debuted Milan Fashion Week with all the pomp and circumstance due to the most elite iconic fashion brand. The long awaited beauty line from fashion giant was launched with a cocktail party in honor of the face of the line, the granddaughter of the late Princess Grace of Monaco, Charlotte Casiraghi.
Frida Giannini and Charlotte Casiraghi
Hosted by Creative Director Frida Giannini, the event was held at Gucci’s flagshipMilan Montenapoleone store. The collection includes skin preparations, Gucci Face, Gucci Lip, Gucci Nail, and Gucci Nail products.
“For me, beauty and fashion are always connected. One doesn’t exist without the other. Make-up is a key element of the Gucci runway show – it helps communicate the essence of the Gucci woman." Frida Giannini. Side Note:So far no store in the Tampa or Orlando market has the products available. Our sources in Orlando tells us they are anticipating having the products in stock sometime next year.
So the Fourth Of July has arrived and departed which means summer is officially upon us and the Haute Paradise staff is is so thrilled to kick the season into high gear. We know quite a few of you do not happen to live in the tropics year round, so this is your time to 'shine' during those warm, balmy, sunshine filled days. A great portion of your summer will of coarse involve a few visits to either the pool, the beach, or both and we are sure during those many mermaid moments you still want to look your absolute best. Our Florida based colleague, Ariana, found this video which shared some fabulous tips on waterproof make-up that is sure to prevent you from looking like a droopy, wilted summer mess while frolicking in the water. You know we do not like to keep these goodies to ourselves so we just had to share. Yes, we tried them and yes, the products do work and that is the only reason we are sharing them. Give them a try and let us know how it turns out.
Top Three Hair Videos For Summer! What to do with your hair during the punishing heat of summer is sometimes one of the biggest style questions a fashionista has during the summer months. So in our quest to make you summer style experience that much easier, we've compiled a few videos that will give you chic hair styling options that you may not have even realized you had. These tutorials will give you step by step instructions on easy ways to have you hair looking fabulous during the summer. Check them out!
Summer Braid:: Messy It's being reported as the 'Summer's Sexiest Hair Style' but it's not only sexy, it's easy and more importantly, convenient. There is no question about it, the summer sun is tough on your hair. Here is a great idea to make those rough hair days really work for you with the, 'Messy Side Braid' Created by g-iuliason polyvore.
