in:  beauty,budget,Get The Look,glamour   |   October 14, 2014 - 3:44 pm   |  by:  Alysha Yates

VIP Beauty: False Eyelashes Guide

From a sneaky subtle fill-in to a full on fierce dramatic look, there are always a pair of false eyelashes that can transform your own into flutter perfection.

Wearing false eyelashes is one of the best ways to frame your eyes opening them up. Falsies are amazing when they’re matched with all types of eye make up and are a great way to spruce up your look, adding a certain sparkle to your eyes.

A great set of lashes can go a long way and can appear quite natural if you wear the right pair. Here’s my break down of the best ones that’ll keep you batting those lids non-stop just because you look great doing it.

Ardell No. 109 Demi Black, £3.99

For those who prefer something natural and just want to fill the bare spaces in your lash line, choose Ardell’s No.109 natural lash falsie. Ardell is a great brand to buy because all their lashes are made from sterilized human hair so they look and feel completely natural. This pair will make your lashes look fuller and thicker and add a subtle pop to your look. They’re also great for everyday wear because they’re not too long and therefore don’t come off as big and dramatic. Grab a pair of these if you want Megan Fox’s look.

Red Cherry No.43, £2.99

 

If you want long, natural and wispy then go for Red Cherry’s luxurious No.3. These lashes are fairly long and full with wispy ends. They give off a semi-dramatic look because they start off slightly thick then branch off thinly and so they appear quite natural. They also have a clear base strip and a natural pattern at the ends, which again make them look more real. These are great for everyday wear and have enough drama for at night out. Go for Red Cherry if you want lashes like Kylie Jenner.

Eyelure Katy Perry Lashes Punk Princess, £5.95

This pair is bold and beautiful. From Katy’s Perry’s very own collection of Eyelure eyelashes comes drama and sass. Eyelure provides great quality eyelashes that last long so you can get away with reusing them a couple of times.  These Punk Princess lashes give you lots of volume at the base and then thinly spring out much like Red Cherry’s No.43, but are sure to give you much more in terms of thickness. Again, because of the wispy ends they tend to appear more natural than other dramatic lashes but they still give you the thick bold look you would normally go for on a night out. If Beyonce’s lashes make you blink twice, get this similar pair.

Try these out and let us know which one you like the most

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in:  beauty,Get The Look,Tips   |   October 6, 2014 - 12:01 pm   |  by:  Alysha Yates

The Right Shades For Your Face Shape

Summer is officially gone and autumn has arrived with winter closely behind, but that doesn’t mean that everyone’s favourite summer accessory should make an exit too. Even though there’s a chill in the air, the sun is brighter than ever and that means it’s still shades season.

Yes! Get those specs back out because they’re always the perfect way to finish off an outfit. From making fashion statements to hiding the ugliest of hangovers and oh protecting your eyes of course, sunglasses can be your best friend. That being said, shades can be your worst enemy if you don’t choose the right pair for your face shape.  They should highlight your best features, help to balance out your face structure, as well as compliment your individual style.

Knowing how to balance your face is crucial when you’re choosing the right shades, and this all depends on your face shape.

Round Faces

If you have wide cheeks with a forehead and chin that are rounded, then you have a round face shape and should wear straight, angular, square like frames in order to give your face more structure. These shape frames also help balance your face by breaking the continuous curved nature of it. Get your sunglasses inspiration from Mila Kunis and Kirsten Dunst.

Square Faces

If you have a wide forehead, cheeks and a chin that form a square like shape then your face is square shaped. You should go for round, circular shades to soften the lines of your face and balance the proportions. Follow Mary-Kate Olsen or Miley Cyrus for frame ideas.

Heart Faces

If you have a wide forehead and cheeks with a narrow chin then your face is heart shaped. You should opt for oval, round or slightly oversized glasses. These will help to make the point of your chin less harsh, keeping your face balanced.  Get shade tips from Kerry Washington or Jennifer Lopez.

Oblong Faces

 

If your forehead is raised and your face is generally narrow and rounded from top to bottom then your face shape is oblong. Get frame shapes that are square with a large width or even sunglasses that have decorative brows. This will visually shorten and widen your face balancing it in all areas.  Look at Sarah Jessica Parker or Kelly Rowland for shade suggestions.

Oval Faces

If you have a narrow forehead and chin with wider cheeks then you face is oval shaped. Oval shapes can get away with wearing most frame shapes but the best-suited shade for you would be cat eye frames because they help to highlight your cheekbones. Your go to for frame fashion is Beyonce or Kim Kardashian.

Find out your face shape and get your hands on a pair of sunglasses that’s just right for you. Let us know what you think!

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in:  Cocktail Picks,Get The Look   |   September 23, 2014 - 9:19 pm   |  by:  Zoe Griffin

Drink Like A VIP: Moscato Cocktails

Kanye West has rapped about it, Nicki Minaj has raved about it and the ladies of the Desperate Housewives cast are downing it by the bucketload – Moscato is fast becoming the VIPs drink of choice. Have you tried it yet? If not, you are missing out as I can tell you it’s so tasty it doesn’t really feel like you are drinking wine. Personally, I’ve started to prefer standard wine for dinner and Moscato for partying!

I recently attended a wine-tasting event by Barefoot Wine, where I tried all their flavours of Moscato – white, rose, ruby red and sparkling rose – and I actually couldn’t work out what I liked the most. It really was that good. But because we like cocktails at Live Like a VIP, here’s some inspiration about how to drink it.

1. Place strawberries, fresh pineapple, orange juice and ice in blender and blend down.
2. Pour in 250ml of Barefoot Pink Moscato.
3. Pour contents into two glasses and enjoy.

 

1. Put all three ingredients in a blender
2. Blend until thoroughly smooth & garnish with chunks of fresh pineapple

The first cocktail is inpsired by Madonna, as the Barefoot cocktail makers came up with it around the time of Madge’s birthday. The second drink is inspired by Beyonce and we can totally imagine her and Jay-Z knocking it back on a super yacht somewhere.

Which one do you think looks the best?

 

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in:  beauty,Get The Look   |   September 19, 2014 - 9:08 am   |  by:  Alysha Yates

How To Get Big VIP Eyebrows

Model-of-the-moment Cara Delevingne brought bushy brows back this year and shoved pencil thin shapes out the window.

Celebs have gone bananas about this bold transformation and what’s most definitely on trend right now is brows that are fierce and growl worthy. Look at Beyonce!

These heavy brows are definitely something that’s achievable not only for celebs, but for each and every person who desires a bold and beautiful look. If you’re out to impress, these bad boy will definitely do the trick.

Now every girl knows that whatever her method may be: threading, plucking or waxing your eyebrows after weeks of growth, is enough to transform the most shapeless beast of them all into a foxy and fierce feline. It’s something about those brows that once done, just zap you right back into place. But oh, when they’re thick and dark, they’re dangerous (and I mean that in a good way).

These trending brows help shape and frame your face balancing it out, especially if you have some dark lippy on to compliment them with. They also help give you a more of a sexy smoldering, evening out-in-the-town look. Last but not least, they instantly make you look and feel more edgy and chic.

But the secret to these big brows is in the method and the how-to. Here come the goods.

(1) Let your eyebrows grow out a little to regain your natural shape. When you’re all grown out, let the magic begin.

(2) Use tweezers to pluck the bottom of your brow into an ever so slightly arched shape. Be careful though. You want a subtle edge, not a harsh line.

(3) Comb your brows back and outwards with a sooplie (a tool that looks like a miniature sized round brush that shapes your eyebrows).

(4) In order to achieve a generally natural look without going too overboard and furry, fill in your brows with a brown eyebrow pencil but make sure to do so only in the areas that require it. Follow the direction of your brows and don’t press too heavy either; you’re going for soft strokes in the right places.

(5) Use brown brow powder and gently dust it over your eyebrows following the shape.

(6) Lastly, use some concealer that’s one tone lighter than your average make up shade. With this highlight the edges of your brow and then use a blending brush to blend it in with your skin or foundation.

I tried this look for a night out recently and I was more than impressed with the results. What do you think to my photo?

When they’re done right, they’re gold.

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in:  Celeb Goss   |   September 17, 2014 - 11:25 pm   |  by:  Zoe Griffin

Thursday’s Celebrity News

Hi guys! Now London fashion week is over we have stories about things other than fashion. Are you excited? As much as we love fashion it’s nice to sit back, have a biscuit and look at what else is going on in the world. Today we have pregnant celebs, air-brushed celebs and Rita Ora in yet another odd outfit.

Let’s start with the most controversial subject – the airbrushing. Do you think Beyonce has had work done given the photo below? Check out the odd shaped thighs…

Now for some exciting news if you’re anywhere near London – Victoria Beckham’s shop is opening soon.

Here’s a sneak preview of her staff. Looks like a good-looking team!

Talking of good-looking, Una Healy from The Sats looks better than ever pregnant.

And how hot is Mila Kunis, even though she’s literally ready to pop.

Kate Moss looked pretty awesome during Milan fashion week. I’d like to know how she’s aged so well despite her party lifestyle. Maybe it’s because of her lifestyle. Maybe we should all party more?

Rita Ora should learn from Kate. Yesterday I blogged about her wearing a strange tennis dress and today it looks like she’s come off stage from Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour dreamcoat (if such a show existed these days). What was she thinking? I don’t understand why she goes to such an effort to look bad.

What do you think? Tweet us @livelikeavip

Have a great day! It’s almost the weekend

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in:  Celeb Goss   |   September 15, 2014 - 8:00 am   |  by:  Jabeen Waheed

Weekend Showbiz Round-Up!

Hello VIPs! Happy Monday- Can’t believe we’re already half way through September. Where does the time go? Whilst we’re pondering that, make sure you don’t miss any juicy showbiz gossip!

Kerry Katona has been pictured on the beach in Cape Verde with fiancé George Kay as it emerges she will marry in a hotel next to an open prison. Hope it doesn’t cause trouble.

Kendall Jenner has undoubtedly been the star of NYFW but even she has a little bit of an insecurity. Apparently she banned big sister Kim Kardashian from attending any of her shows because she didn’t want to be overshadowed!

Khloe Kardashian has apparently split from French Montana after it was claimed he became too needy. A quick romance is just what Khloe needed after Lamar.

Congratulations to Lauren Conrad who married William Tell in an intimate ceremony in California.

Miley Cyrus shared a naked shower photo of herself whilst in Puerto Rico. Extreme body confidence!

Jay Z has hinted that Beyonce is pregnant with their second child during their Paris concert after changing a few lyrics in their song. Blue Ivy may be getting a little brother or sister!

Selena Gomez has unveiled a brand new hairstyle on Instragram- bangs! This was straight before she joined on and off again boyfriend Justin Bieber at Floyd Mayweather’s Vegas boxing fight.

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in:  Celeb Goss   |   September 5, 2014 - 8:00 am   |  by:  Jabeen Waheed

Friday Showbiz Round-Up!

Hi VIPs! How was your week? Good we hope. To top it all off- today is Friday! Here’s a round-up of all the latest gossip to help you start your weekend off in style.

Danielle O’Hara has been channelling her post break-up angst by working out- And she has some incredible results with those washboard abs!

So Robert Pattinson has bagged himself a new girlfriend. The lucky lady is British singer K Twigs and apparently this time it’s the real thing. Really hope it works out this time.

Happy birthday to Beyonce who celebrated her 33rd birthday yesterday. The pop icon definitely has it all and has worked extremely hard for all of her success.

Ariana Grande has reassured her fans that those leaked photos weren’t of her. She also mentioned that her derrière is much cuter!

Rihanna was spotted on a luxury yacht getting cosy with a female companion in Italy. Living the life!

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in:  Celeb Goss   |   August 11, 2014 - 8:00 am   |  by:  Jabeen Waheed

Weekend Showbiz Round-Up!

Hello VIPs! The weather’s dipped a bit but that doesn’t mean we can’t find comfort in some sizzling juicy gossip to start off the week. Enjoy!

TOWIE’s Mario Falcone has apologised for his alleged cocaine use and is now seeking professional help.

Amy Willerton was seen cuddling up to a mystery man in France. She was also pictured topless- very steamy!

The Wanted’s Siva Kaneswaran has revealed his extreme diet after moving to LA to pursue an acting career. He doesn’t drink, smoke or eat chocolate. We can’t resist a bit of chocolate!

Beyonce has put marriage trouble rumours to rest after wearing a sexy Carter jersey in an Instagram snap. Looking good B!

Hot young couple alert! Kendall Jenner has confirmed that she is dating NBA hottie Chandler Parsons. How ridiculously gorgeous are they?

Kourtney Kardashian on the other hand posted a pregnant picture of herself with one of Kris Jenner in the same pose. That’s where she gets it from!

Kim Kardashian has mentioned that Kanye prefers her as a blonde, however she likes her dark locks better. We agree.

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in:  Hair   |   July 29, 2014 - 9:43 am   |  by:  Zoe Griffin

Get The Look: Bun And Plait Up-Do Like Beyonce

If you want an elegant up-do then why not look at Beyonce and Jennifer Lopez for inspiration? A large plait wrapped around a bun adds a new twist on the bun style and keeps everything neat. This is ideal for girls with hair sensitive to frizz like JLo and Beyonce (and me). This hairstyle will last all night!

Tatiana Karelina from Tatiana Hair Extensions has shown me exactly how to do it, step by step.

 

Here’s a quick overview

This is what you need to do:

Stage 1: Put the hair in a ponytail

Stage 2: Roll on a bun ‘donut’

Stage 3: Attach a thin elastic band over the bun to keep it neat. Pin loose strands underneath

Stage 4: Attach the Tatiana Hair extensions clip-in, which you have pre-plaited.

Stage 5: Fasten with grips

If you’d like to see how the expert does it (eg Tatiana) then we have a video to demonstrate the process:

This is what the clip-in looks like mid-plait. It’s made from human hair so it looks really natural around the bun!

What do you think? Visit the Tatiana Hair Extensions website to see more or follow them on Twitter @TatianaHairExts

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Come back soon for more Step by Step celebrity-inspired hairstyle tutorials.

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in:  Celeb Goss   |   July 21, 2014 - 8:00 am   |  by:  Jabeen Waheed

Weekend Showbiz Round-Up!

Hello VIPs! So we’re still on a roll with this gorgeous weather. Let’s hope it stays this way. We have some scorching showbiz gossip to accompany the weather. Enjoy.

Katie Price has revealed that her husband Kieran cheated on her with not one but two of her best friends. Katie who is heavily pregnant with Kieran’s child mentioned that Kieran has confessed all in a lie detector test.

Cheryl Cole is reportedly planning an official big wedding to Jean Bernard this week with 80 of her family and friends. The couple married in an intimate ceremony on July 7th and now want to share it with their loved ones.

Beyonce has teased fans on Instagram with the first snippet of the Fifty Shades of Grey trailer. She will also feature on the soundtrack with her Crazy in Love remix. The full trailer will be available on Thursday.

More Beyonce news. She has put rumours of a feud with Rita Ora to rest after modelling her new Adidas clothing line. Looking good!

Kendall and Kylie Jenner competed on opposing teams for Chris Brown’s charity kickball game. They looked like they had a good time and rocked some serious footwear!

Kim Kardashian has gushed about how sexy Kanye West looks on the cover of GQ Magazine. The August issue also sees the rapper offer some serious fashion advice.

A shirtless Zac Efron scaled down a mountain with Bear Grylls for his show Running Wild With Bear Grylls. As long as he’s topless, we don’t mind what he does.

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