Golden Globes 2012: Red Carpet

What an exciting way to start 2011 with one of the most anticipated events of the year other than the Golden Globes. Where stars meet fashion and style meets you, we have the hottest celebs wearing the dresses we desire. From Angelina Jolie to Emma Stone each star glared with pure beauty and breathtaking designer wear.

Angelina Jolie indubitably stunning as always in a Atelier Versace cream silk gown accompanied with a red clutch and bold red lips.

Charlize Theron appeared dainty in a Dior couture dress, exhibiting her slender figure with a plunging neckline and large slit.

Kate Winslet decided to go for a graceful appearance wearing a simple yet classic black and white Jenny Packham gown, a colour scheme which endlessly proves to shine on the red carpet.

Jessica Alba, wearing a strapless lilac Gucci dress attended the event as pretty Cinderella attended the ball looking incredibly adorable.

Emma Stone in Lanvin, combined maroon and red with her flattering lucious red locks with black open toe heels, defining her elegant red carpet moment.

Salma Hayek in Gucci looked like a goddess with this strapless black dress, designed with gold mosaic beading on the bodice.

Jessica Biel in Elie Saab wears a sheer lace, skin coloured dress.

 

The Military Appeal

As we approach SS12 ensure you leave a little space in your Spring wardrobe for the strong and sexy ‘Military’ look. The military appeal is one that works all around the seasonal year. As seen on the runway for Dolce and Gabbana, Balmain for its phenomenal military detail and Haider Ackermann, the military look will continue to be a classic trend.

 

 The Military look

 Balmain Military Jacket – £3109

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 Diesel Daiday Khaki Dress – £75

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Black Mid Calf Boots – £85

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White Colour Block Boxy Bowler Bag – £40

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Winter Beauty Guide for Women..

The cold wind most definitely takes its toll on all skin types, particularly sensitive ones. At Catwalk to Closet we have put together a selection of beauty products for women and tips that will have you looking your best, well into 2012.

Liz Earle Skin Essentials Set – £41

Liz Earle’s award-winning skincare products will have your skin looking radiant and flawless.

Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser – Cleanse and gently exfoliate your skin morning and night with this easy two-step process. Massage one or two pumps of cleanser onto dry skin over face and neck, rinse with warm water and gently polish off.

Instant Boost Skin Tonic – Using a cotton pad, sweep the tonic over face and neck after cleansing.

Skin Repair Moisturiser – Gently massage into face and neck after using the Instant Boost Tonic.

Superskin Concentrate – To be used in the evenings before bed- Apply sparingly and gently massage into face and neck two or three times a week.

 

Left to right: Prep + Prime Beauty Balm – £21 – MAC,  Garnier Miracle Skin Perfector – Daily All-In-One B.B. Cream – £9.99 – Boots,  Cyber White Brilliant Cells Full Spectrum – £35 – Estee Lauder, Age Defense BB Cream – £36 – Clinique

One of Asia’s hottest beauty products, B.B. Creams or Blemish Balm Creams have finally hit the UK in a big way. Originally formulated to heal laser skin surgery in Korea, the creams have become a must have product for evening skin tone and minimising blemishes.

B.B. Creams are an all-in-one solution for perfect skin. Use it on its own, as a primer or a replacement for your foundation. What’s more, some have added benefits including 24 hour hydration, UV protection and skin brightening properties.

 

Nars Illuminator – £21.50

The Nars Orgasm Illuminator was one of the most talked about beauty products of 2010 and following its success, Nars have added three more shades to their Illuminator collection: Copacabana, Super Orgasm and Laguna. Use on its own as a highlighter or mix a little in with your liquid foundation to give your whole face a subtle glowy sheen this winter.

 

Crème de La Mer – The Lip Balm – £40

Protect those lips! This time of year will have your lips chapped more easily. This lip treatment will have your lips smooth, moisturised and extremely kissable under the mistletoe!

 

Shu Uemura Art of Hair

Silk Bloom Restorative Shampoo – £20.80

Silk Bloom Restorative Conditioner – £26

Silk Bloom Restorative Treatment – £31.20

Finally keep your hair in top form, whatever the weather! This Japanese brand may be famous for their award-winning eyelash curlers and brushes, but Shu Uemura’s Art of Hair collection is simply amazing.

The Silk Bloom range is enriched with rare and unique Argan oil which, combined with Ceramides and Vitamin E fortifies the hair fibre, building strength, body and vitality.

A small amount of the shampoo and conditioner goes a long way and when your hair is in desperate need of a treat, use the Silk Bloom Restorative Treatment. After shampooing, massage into wet hair and leave for ten to fifteen minutes, rinse off for luxurious and well nourished locks.

 

Leave a comment and share your beauty secrets with CatwalktoCloset!

Khaleda Rahman

The Red Carpet: 10 Best Dressed of 2011

As time draws nearer to a fresh new year ahead of extravagant fashion, we take a close look at the finest women in Hollywood as they elegantly strolled the red carpet in exquisite designer couture of 2011…

Kate Middleton in Jenny Packham

Alexa Chung in Christopher Kane

 Rosie Huntington-Whiteley in Burberry

Penelope Cruz in a Marchesa gown

Anne Hathaway in a shimmer nude sequin dress from Giorgio Armani Privé

Angelina Jolie in a emerald sequin gown from Atelier Versace

Gwyneth Paltrow in a nude Stella McCartney gown

Olivia Palermo in Matthew Williamson

 Liv Tyler in Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci gown

 

Cate Blanchett Givenchy Couture pleated gown at the 2011 Oscars

Photo Credit: Cosmopolitan.co.uk

A Love Affair with Lip Couture…

From the finest beauty couture, designers have delicately fabricated and make-up artists have carefully positioned a work of art in the palm of your hand. Let your lips be polished and primed from a range of exciting lip shades.

 Shade: ‘Pink Coral’ – Yves Saint Laurent

£23

The fine detail and precise incision put into the design of Yves Saint Laurent lipstick cases is phenomenal. Like a precious diamond, every woman should feel exceptional when applying YSL lip couture. The new Rouge Pur Couture lipstick collection has introduced +27 shades and pink continues to be the preference of many women. YSL has created the perfect ‘Pink Coral’ shade that will create a glistening result.

Shade: ‘Big Bang Brown’ – Dior

£21.50

Dior, currently using the face of Kate Moss, as we all know it, introduce up to 15 catwalk shades from the Diorific collection.. you’ll certainly be spoilt for choice. Consisting from nude, dark and vibrant shades, there will be a perfect match for each mademoiselle.

Shade: ‘Russian Red’ – MAC

£13.50

Ultimately the most desired of all lipstick shades is the classic, brilliant Russian Red from MAC, of course in its beautiful essence of colour speaks effortlessly for itself.  A popular choice of colour and a shade to be proud of.

 Shade: ‘Sari D’Eau’ – Chanel

£22.50

If you kept a close eye on the catwalk this S/S 11, you will have witnessed the very bold, the very brave lip colour orange, in which designers pompously presented their models with down the runway. A colour by Chanel, n° 44…intense and lustrous.

 

Shade: ‘Bruised Plum’ – Tom Ford

£36.00

A lipstick by Tom Ford introduces a bruised plum lip colour, most certainly to be worn if your looking to make a statement.

Photo Credit: Tom Ford, YSL, Chanel, MAC, Dior.

Male Vanity

It is not only women who take such pride in their appearance, men possess a certain reflection of themselves, without the minor detailed analysis like women do. Whether your skin type is oily, dry, sensitive or you simply suffer from tired skin, at Catwalk to Closet we have created a beauty guide specifically targeted at maintaining beautiful skin.

 

Kiehl’s Facial Fuel Energising Scrub – Selfridges

£17

Exfoliating is a must for every man. Kiehl’s Facial Fuel energising scrub removes dead surface skin cells and other impurities from the skin as well as breaking down tough, facial hair for a closer and more comfortable shave.

After exfoliating, always protect your skin with a good moisturiser. Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream will give your skin a healthy glow and 24-hour hydration.

Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream (50ml) – Selfridges

 £24 

 

Kyoku for Men Lip Fuel (SPF 15) - Harrods 

£11

At any time of year, particularly during winter, lips become drier and chapped, ensure smooth maintanance using Kyoku Lip Fuel as a delicate balm for your lips.

Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat for Men - Selfridges

£24.50

YSL’s famous Touche Eclat highlighter has been extremely successful for women and is now available for men. An excellent product for covering dark cricles, blemishes and signs of fatigue. Ensure you use the correct shade for your skin tone.

 

Christmas Gifts for Him…

Are you considering getting him a tie, or even worse, socks? Why not get him something he will really love? Take a look at our picks for him, this christmas…

Monster Beats by Dr. Dre High Definition Wireless Headphones -
£249.95 – Apple Store

iPad 2 – from £399 – Apple Store

Tag Heuer Aquaracer Calibre 5 Automatic Gents Watch -Goldsmiths

 £1250 -

Leather Medium Travel Explorer Bag – Barbour

 £249.95

GHD Gold Mini Styler – Selfridges

£119

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Christmas Gifts for Her…

Have you left your Christmas shopping dangerously close to the last minute? Not too sure what to buy the women in your life? Catwalk to Closet have created a miniature helpful guide of gifts that any woman would be ecstatic to find under the Christmas tree this year.

Yankee Candles – Christmas Cookie Housewarmer Range

 £5.99 - House of Fraser

Yankee Candles are the perfect stocking filler. There are various delicious smelling candles, including my personal festive favourite, Christmas Cookie! You can even customise gift boxes to pick and choose which candles she likes best, exclusively online.

A stunning rose gold watch -Michael Kors

£219 – Selfridges

 

Alexander McQueen chiffon skull scarf 

 £165 – Selfridges/ Harrods

Every woman at one point will have lusted after the iconic skull scarves by Alexander McQueen… with one minor problem- color preference? This aqua and pink scarf is due to set the trend this season.

 

Chanel – Chance Eau Tendre EDT 50ml –

£48

A bottle of Chanel is always well received.

Chloe – Paraty Shoulder Bag 

 £1,215

And if you are planning to really splash out on your favourite lady, a gorgeous designer bag will earn you enough brownie points to last until next Christmas.

Stay tuned for Christmas gifts for him…

 

Khaleda Rahman

Brit Ed Westwick

The Upper East Side’s favourite billionaire, Chuck Bass, played by Brit Ed Westwick, is charming, seductive and confident. He doesn’t even need to whisper the immortal words: ‘I’m Chuck Bass.’ We know who he is. And as you know, it’s the clothes that make the man!

Whatever the occasion he is always impeccably dressed and can don a suit like no other. Each outfit he makes his own with a stunning tie, pocket square, cravat or scarf.

Undoubtedly the greatest fictional style icon of our times, here’s how you can imitate his sartorial splendor and channel your inner Bass.

Dijon Washed Skinny Blazer

TopMan

£65

Spice Cotton Skinny Chinos

TopMan

£28

Deena & Ozzy Tan Cut-Out Lace Up Shoes

Urban Outfitters

£35

Wynn trilby hat

Bailey Hats – Selfridges

£45

Skull print pochette

Alexander McQueen

£65

By Khaleda Rahman