In this very hot season, Avon wants to see all its beauties shine: summer 2016 new products recently launched in Europe or coming soon are even colourful, bright and sparkly. The major European beauty launch is the brand new lipstick line called Shine Burst! The name reveals what makes them special, indeed they are super shiny, starting from the metallic, mirror shine packaging, in 4 different colours coordinated with the shade spectrum of these lip colours. Shine Burst are summer lipsticks because they add just a pinch of colour and, most of all, are shiny like lip glosses and hydrating like lip balms. These 12 shades will make the majority…
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Brazil-inspired fashion: forest prints and carnival colours from head to toes
The whole world is in turmoil, hypnotised in front of the big screen and by the 31st Olympic games; cheering, sighing and dreaming of a far away exotic destination: Brazil. The fashion world, however, isn’t simply attracted by, but rides and guides the big style wave, it exploits the trend and tinges everything with a thousand vibrating colours. Brazil, with all its contrasts, architectural and natural beauties, translates into a vitamin chromatic palette that’s easy to adopt, especially in summer. Vogue Japan – Marie Claire Australia If you’d like to bring the healthy vitamin B(razil) in your wardrobe, you can play with neon hues and saturated shades: outfits with…
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Indie creations: Shiran Tal Soffrin, the “Urban Raven, upcycled jewelry designer
There’s something in common among the Israeli jewelry designer Shiran Tal Soffrin, founder of Urban Raven, and archaeologists: they both look at material things in a total, different way. What has been thrown away or set apart and forgotten, gain interest and get an unique story, but for Shiran discarded objects and little memorabilia unleash a range of creative, chic and eco-friendly possibilities. It’s time for a virtual coffee at Valens’ with Shiran Tal, she has a lot to say about how she has become the “Urban Raven” and her new projects. How and when was “Urban Raven” born?While studying industrial design at HIT College, I became interested in jewelry design…
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OOTD + FOTD: a boho and messy look. Messy, messy hair
It’s summer and this means loosen my hair makes me suffer. Chignon (buns) and braids are what I often create to solve this issue and as fast as I can.This morning I didn’t want to style my hair, so I’ve taken my “night time” boxer braids and started wrapping them all around my head, first randomly, then with precision toward the front.I’ve fixed them with only four bobby pins and without hairspray, a pro of having curly and frizzy hair! Today’s hairdo has been simple and fresh but extremely messy. I can still spot how dry my hair look, despite this note, I liked the overall effect, especially the golden red…
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Avon – Color Trend Kiss ‘N’ Go lipsticks in Flirt and Poppy Love, review and swatches
Avon Color Trend Kiss ‘N’ Go lipsticks are a splash of colours at tiny prices, but they aren’t a mere products for teens! You know, cherries are moreish, so these are and I got two, Flirt and Poppy Love, two shades from the permanent range. Avon Color Trend Kiss ‘N’ Go lipsticks promise a true colour, comfort and long-lasting effect. They’re available in two finishes, a metallic and a slightly shiny, satin-alike one, and in a fair amount of shades. In Europe, there are at least 10 colours and some seasonal limited editions like Denim Daze, Carnival and Valentine with a romantic heart printed stamp. Flirt and Poppy Love have…
