Loving… Gatsby-inspired everything!

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Not long now before the darling Ms. Buchanan (aka Carey Mulligan) oozes the glamour of the ’20s with her cropped ‘do and swishing flapper frocks on the silver screen — all of which I can’t wait to see!

But until then, here’s some Great Gatsby inspiration to get your heart racing (or should I say ‘roaring’).

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When it comes to nails from the Jazz age, it’s all about digits that represent a touch of art deco. Metallic finishes with gilded gold ascents and rich, jewel tones are what you can expect (and adore).

Forget the fake tan: the roaring 20s were all about porcelain complexions teamed with dark, moody lips and precise brow application. Despite Carey Mulligan channeling a peaches-and-cream skin tone and pale rosy kissers, this tutorial will strike a more winter-appropriate chord with all you makeup mavens out there.

Prepare for the comeback of twenties-inspired bobs and Marcel waves. You can’t get more Gatsby than that. eal everything in with your favourite top coat, throw on a sparkling headband, and you’re ready to hit a Gatsby party.

Click here for more Gatsby goodness via Pinterest.

❤ Kristina xo

PS. In a beauty fix and need some advice? Or maybe you just want to chat about all things pretty? Drop me a line: kristina@fragrancesandcosmetics.com.au. Or, if you’re in the mood for some eye candy, come and see what I’ve been Pinning over at www.pinterest.com/freshdiscover. Better yet – join me on Facebook for more beauty fun www.facebook.com/freshfragrances. And for a plain old good time, come and follow Fresh on Instagram – @freshdiscoverbeauty – & Twitter@fresh_fragrances.

Get The Look: Retro Waves as seen at Australian Fashion Week

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As Australian Fashion Week slowly comes to a glamorous end, a hairstyle I’ve been completely coveting is none other than the retro wave as seen on the runway of White Sands earlier in the week.

The ‘do incorporated gently tousled S-shaped waves and the texture was kept dry, with natural shine to evoke a 1960’s feel.

“I met Leah the designer and she showed me a couple of samples from the collection; the prints were really soft with a 50s, 60s feel to it and I wanted that softness to come through the hair. It’s the backcombing at the crown which is really key to accentuate the 60s feel,” explains Redken Hair Director, Paloma Rose Garcia backstage.

GET THE LOOK

1. Apply Redken Thickening Lotion 06 All-Over Body Builder through towel dried hair and through the root area for lift. Completely dry off the hair.

2. Create a low side part. Use the center of your eye as the starting point, pulling back diagonally to the crown.

3. Start curling on the lower side of the hair, beginning with the lengths at the back. Spray each section first with hairspray, wrapping the hair towards the face. Pin to scalp and leave to cool.
TIP: Don’t curl above the brow to keep a relaxed wave rather than bouncy curls.

4. Remove pins and shape wave with a soft bristle brush. Finish with more hairspray to hold in place.

You’re done! All you need now is to strike a runway pose…

❤ Kristina xo

Ps. In a beauty fix and need some advice? Or maybe you just want to chat about all things pretty? Drop me a line: kristina@fragrancesandcosmetics.com.au. Or, if you’re in the mood for some eye candy, come and see what I’ve been Pinning over at www.pinterest.com/freshdiscover. Better yet – join me on Facebook for more beauty fun www.facebook.com/freshfragrances. And for a plain old good time, come and follow us on Instagram – @freshdiscoverbeauty – & Twitter@fresh_fragrances.