R.I.P CORINNE DAY

All photos Corinne Day

BATISTE

Lots of news for me at least from favorite Batiste dry shampoo range!

Gold and silver shimmer!

For black and brown hair!

Eco friendly one!

Great stuff!

INTERVIEW : WENDY ILES

How did you become a hair stylist?

I grew up in a small town , everyone knew I wanted to be a hairdresser . Before my last school year was up I had 2 offers to start an apprenticeship. I was very fortunate.

What is the key to your success?

Believing in myself, setting goals and then going after them . I think being professional and reliable at all times clients appreciate greatly.

Which job are you most proud of?

There are so many its difficult to name just one.

I did a perfume film this year with LA director Martin Scorsese . It was pretty “special” to work alongside such an iconic director as he , especially as he is from the film world we don’t have much easy access to these big Hollywood directors in fashion .

Photo: Bendix

You are working regularly with celebrities, who is the most inspiring and why?

Dita Von Tesse left such an impression on me . She was what I could say was the perfect specimen of a woman. I think its amazing how she never lets her guard down . Wherever she is, when ever she is photographed there is always the element of perfection about her. She takes such good care of her image.

Your first book ‘ARCHIVE ‘ was published in 2008, is there any more book plans?

Archive was actually done by a publisher in Berlin named Printkultur. I did very little toward putting that book together. I forwarded about 1000 tear sheets and they made the selection and layout. The book was their idea . I honestly don’t think id be clever enough to create such a wonderful book on my own .Its a truly beautiful book and I’m very honoured they chose me as their subject.

What is your signature hair?

I guess luxury hair. I do many hair publicities ,they all ask for this luxury aspect that I seem to do well . However if I'm let free to choose I tend toward more edgy un coiffed rock and roll hair.

Photo: Marcus Pritzi

What is your top hair tip?

Never use hairspray, One looses a certain control over the hairstyle once the spray is on .

What is your favourite product in your kit?

I guess my shine cream . I make it up at home . It’s the clue to my luxury hair looks .

What is your favourite brush in your kit?

A wire wig brush . I use it for every head of hair I touch . Can not live without it !

Which hair tool is essential in your kit?

I think the ghd hair iron , perfect for straightening and curl

Where do you get your inspiration?

Museums , art gallerys, books , and often ideas float through my dreams while sleeping.

Photo: Jon Compson

What do you think will be the next hair trend?

I see a big move toward biological hair products , non sulfate ,non detergent . no animal testing . Totally pure products . I believe more and more people will be demanding access to these products in the future. Same with hair dos, I think people will be more concerned with healthy shiny ” pure” hair versus other.

You are travelling a lot with work, what is a must have on a flight?

I travel always with a big cashmere shawl even in summer. During the flight its often cold . Its perfect as the extra blanket or sometimes a pillow.

Favorite city?

Paris

Future plans?

I would like to keep the work I have and alongside would adore to work in hair product development. Just need to find the right avenue for that.

What do you dream off?

To stay healthy. Happy Im sure I will always be , but our health we never know .

View more off Wendy Iles work here.

EAT, PRAY, LOVE

I am reading this amazing book called Eat, Pray, Love at the moment.

Read it before the film with Julia Roberts is out!

POLISHED

I love these limited edition nail polishes designed by Peter Philips. I really want the moss green shade to the left. According to style.com they are set to launch on Fashion Night Out in New York on the 10 of September. But when will they come to London Town?

Also I can really recommend Loreal Resist and Shine nail polishes for a natural looking fresh nail. I got one called pastel and it just gives you a health fresh looking nail after one application. Great product!

BYE BYE STOCKHOLM HELLO LONDON

So back in London Town after a nice and busy week in Stockholm.

The town of beautiful people all looking the same and I don't say sorry if I accidently push into you on the street or the best one..if I want you to move in a shop I sort of push a bit with my bag instead off saying excuse me can I pass. Why is this?? I am swedish and I LOVE Sweden, but notice this sort of behavior a lot this time, maybe it was because of my big make up bag I been traveling around with, I don't know but SWEDISH PEOPLE reading this, listen and learn.

Apart from that it was REALLY great in Stockholm. I can really recommend MAMADOU a thai restaurant that my brother and his girlfriend took me to.

TIGER OF SWEDEN

Love this make up that we did for the Tiger show yesterday. I was working with team Anya De Tobon. It was gorgeous skin, olive green/green/black heavy mascara eyes, a touch of blusher and lip balm. So nice. The collection itself looked very nice as well.

DR DEMIN

First show this morning was with team Linda Ohrstrom for DR DEMIN.

WHYRED

Todays show with team Linda Ohrstrom was WHYRED, I love! The collection looked amazing and the shoes too..sooo nice. The make up was very natural, matt finished skin, an arched eyebrow and natural/slightly pink lip. Hair was done by Dejan at LinkDetails.

HOUSE OF DAGMAR

Yesterdays show, Dagmar was a presentation/party with influences of warmer continents. Agneta Tornqvist ( such a cool lady) did the interior styling for the party venue, which was set in the beautiful backyard of the offices to Dagmar. I was on Linda Ohrstrom's make up team. There was just 4 models and the make up was natural and a bit graphic on the eyes.

STOCKHOLM

I am in Stockholm for Fashion Week! First show for me will be House of Dagmar with team Linda Ohrstrom.

THE COLOUR PURPLE

New story in my book.

Photography: Jamie Baker

Styling: Nasrin Jean-Baptiste

Make Up: Linda Andersson

WHISTLES

Win £ 1000 to spend in Whistle store here.

Hair and make up on right hand picture: Linda Andersson

MAC LIPSTICK

Thank you Mac for these amazing lipsticks, I'm in LOVE!

Super matte finish is the thing.

VICHY DERMA BLEND

Today I been on a make up event at Vichy and La Roche-Posay. What really stood out from the event was the new sticks Derma Blend from Vichy, a camouflage range for severe skin flaws like acne, burns, rosacea, scars, visible veins and pigmentary disorders. Since many people ask me mostly about products to cover pigmentation I wanted to share this product with you. Its formulated with 40 % pigment, twice the coverage of an ordinary foundation. It has a SPF 30, water resistant, fragrance free and comes in 7 shades. It comes as a foundation cream stick and as a foundation. I prefer the stick to the foundation, felt lighter and easier to blend.

For a free online skin consultation click here.

INTERVIEW : LINDA ÖHRSTRÖM

What do you do?

MAKE THINGS UP/MAKE UP ARTIST

How did you become a make up artist?

I DID AN EVENING COURSE IN “FASHION MAKE UP” IN STOCKHOLM,THEN ASSISTED IN LONDON AND PARIS FOR 3 YEARS. BUT I'M STILL LEARNING TO DO MAKE UP, EVERYDAY!

Which make-up job are you most proud of?

THIS SUMMER WHEN I DID THE SWEDISH CROWN

PRINCESS VICTORIA'S MAKE UP FOR HER WEDDING TO PRINCE DANIEL WESTLING.

What is your top make up tip?

WEAR SUNSCREEN

Photography: John Scarisbrick

What is your favourite brush in your kit?

AT THE MOMENT MY AIR BRUSH....

Favourite colour?

HARD TO CHOOSE, I LOVE COLOUR!

Where do you get your inspiration?

EVERYWHERE, AS LONG AS ITS NOT A FASHION MAGAZINE!

CONTEMPORARY ART, GRAFFITI & STREET ART, GRAPHIC DESIGN, ILLUSTRATIONS,

ARCHITECTURE, NATURE, PEOPLE, TRAVELING.....

Future plans?

SURF. RECHARGE. CHARGE. AND DRINK LESS COFFEE

What do you dream off?

A HOUSE BY THE SEA AND A HELICOPTER TO TAKE ME

THERE....

Photography: Johan Renck

View more off Linda Öhrström's work here.

FAVOURITES FROM FALL 2010

Valentino

Givenchy

Calvin Klein

Topshop

Here is my favourites ad campaigns for fall 2010.