Halloween make up not wasted

I am currently working a lot in the studio so make up and styling is very important to have a perfect final result ; my images and those of my fellow colleagues need to be perfect in the end.

As Halloween is approaching I was thinking to buy some darker hues for lips and contouring as this could be a perfect subject for our next assignment .. dramatic photography with a resplendant touch.

The role Carice van Houten is playing in Game of Thrones might just be the perfect example of what I am thinking about. We might just use the newest products by MAC and (newcomer in Antwerp) 

Wycon. 

I've had very nice results myself with their compact creme powder ; it's light and does not look caked like some other brands do. My trick is to apply it with a wet sponge : better to put it on layer by layer, not creating a brickwork of make up that looks too much and greasy.

Cheekbones can be accentuated naturally with MAC's studio fix perfecting stick ; oh yes I know, it's actually a concealer but comes very close to their previous contouring creme which is not available anymore in the Antwerp store.

Again, I'm applying this in a modest manner ; it's better to use it carefully than OTT.

My current compact foundation is by Wycon, as I told you guys already above ; my skin is still a bit tanned from the holidays, that's why I pick the 02 NATURALE for my complexion.

Lips are accentuated with the newest Wycon set n° 12 KIMONO KISSES and it's matching lipgloss N° 12 HOT & KISSES. This particular lipgloss/stick shows a golden shine once it's dry. Very spectacular I must say. For a more demure dark red lip, I advise you choose MAC's HE SAID - SHE SAID for lining and filling up your lips. Personally I mix it with my Golden Vintage Art Deco lips (the Dita von Teese set) n° 36.  This is as close to perfection a lipstick can get !

So while you're still thinking what to wear for Halloween, stack up your lipsticks and compact cremes today ; there are a million tutorials online on 'how to' apply this or that make-up.

I'm pretty sure series like Game of Thrones will provide you with lots of ideas for October 31st !

set n°12 by Wycon

compact foundation 02 natural by Wycon

Out of Fashion ? I don't think so.

Hi guys ! Finally Friday again. Have been looking forward to this weekend  because it will be a lazy one. Next week I'll be headed for Barcelona, so I'll catch up on reading all about the hot spots to be discovered out there. Meanwhile I found this great bag by O'ren today and I wasn't even looking for a bag. I guess I'm just a sucker for a great bag with a funny statement ! 

O'ren is a Belgian brand, known for it's cute glittery sweaters and chauvinistic slogans. Oh yeah, I know we Belgians are quite demure and shy and will hardly ever brag about any achievement, but this label mostly shows the opposite and to be honest, I LIKE THAT !

Found this army green O'ren bag at Café au Lait in Wijnegem Shopping Center.

You can also order it online here.

phone case Bershka

coat (old) Isabel Marant 

Out of Fashion ? I don't think so.

Hi guys ! Finally Friday again. Have been looking forward to this weekend  because it will be a lazy one. Next week I'll be headed for Barcelona, so I'll catch up on reading all about the hot spots to be discovered out there. Meanwhile I found this great bag by O'ren today and I wasn't even looking for a bag. I guess I'm just a sucker for a great bag with a funny statement ! 

O'ren is a Belgian brand, known for it's cute glittery sweaters and chauvinistic slogans. Oh yeah, I know we Belgians are quite demure and shy and will hardly ever brag about any achievement, but this label mostly shows the opposite and to be honest, I LIKE THAT !

Found this army green O'ren bag at Café au Lait in Wijnegem Shopping Center.

You can also order it online here.

You MAY never have to worry about too many sneakers

loving these babies ; click here to purchase online
photo credit Golden Goose

Although sneakers may be on their way back to be overthrown by heels again, I just can't let go of yet another crazy cool pair by Golden Goose. I get it that we've seen too many Stan Smith sneakers by now so why just not go out for a quest of a more original model and colors.

When you see too much of the same thing it's just not alluring anymore and no one wants to feel like a sheep in the herd or even worse, a late bloomer when the biggest hype is already over.
I had the same feeling with the Made by Bernadette cardigans or the Lewis & Melly sweaters with the sparkly sleeves at a certain point. Also, when 13 year old girls want to dress up like adults in oversized cardigans and Stan Smith's, that's the deal breaker for me.

But anyways, I've just ordered these pretty metallic babies for this season ; can't wait for the UPS guy to deliver the box !

photo credit : Golden Goose website
Model wearing the MAY sneakers 

The picture above shows the sneakers on a complete outfit ; totally loving the styling. I could really see me wearing it just like this example. Plus, don't you just LOVE that tiny star bag ?

A friend of mine has the larger black one and I'm besotted by her bag ; just can't remember when I had a large and heavy tote on my arm ! Small (cross body) bags rule !