You’d have to be a gold digger to afford them: Kanye West shoes go on sale for £3,600

Kanye West famously complained about girls that 'take his money'.

And judging by the price tag of his latest shoes, most women will need to to afford any of his designs.

The rapper, who unveiled his line DW last October during Fashion Week, also created a range of shoes with Italian label Guiseppe Zanotti.

Kanye West for Guiseppe Zanotti heels are on sale at Colette boutique in Paris for 4,420 Euros

The footwear was made especially for models to wear at his debut show.

But one pair is currently available to buy at hip concept store Colette in Paris - for an extortionate 4,420 Euros.

Made of calf leather and embroidered pearls, it is, however, unlikely anyone other than celebrities and the well-heeled will be able to afford the stilettos.

Kanye, who is fast becoming a permanent fixture on the fashion circuit, shocked his fans - and the industry - when he turned his hand to fashion.

And although his show attracted a medley of stars, he failed to impress critics.

It was also described by an insider as 'extraordinarily expensive,' and 'virtually unproduceable.'

The footwear was created especially for models to wear

Sui He top model 2012

Sui He is really a beautiful model. You see her on the catwalk and she is different from the other Asian models we are used to see at the shows. She has something, in her way of looking, of moving. Sui He is already quite a big name in the fashion world, and we see her very often on the most important catwalks, and backstage.

Backstage before the beginning of the Anteprima show we talked to her, and asked her something more about her life, her career, her plans. Her what she told us. Alessio Cristianini

Where are you from?
I am from China

And where, in China?
Beijing

Where do you live now, where are you based?
New York

How old are you?
I am 21 years old

Your immediate plans, after the Milano Fashion Week?
I will go back to Paris, for the Paris Fashion Week, and then back to New York, I think.

Sui He on the catwalk C'N'C Costume National F/W 2011/12

...so New York is you home, for the time being at least…
I think so! (and she laughs)

How long have you been working as a model?
Four years already

How did you start?
I participated to a model competition, and I won it

How tall are you?
178

What are you going to do when you finish modeling?
I really do not know yet, maybe I will get some ideas and opportunities in the future, but right now I am not really thinking about it

Who are you best friends in the fashion world?
One of my best model friends works with my agency in Milano, her name is Simona

Last question, because we see you all the time busy with photographers who - sometimes not even so politely - ask you to pose for them backstage (and not just one, but 4, 5, 6 in a row…). Do you ever get upset at them?
Actually it is ok, it means they like me. If they did not like me, they would never want to take pictures of me ;)

Makeup trends spring summer 2011: ICE-DREAM pastel trend

We identified two main make-up trends for the Spring summer 2011, the first one was the POP CLASSIC make-up trend, now Oranuch Yoosukdee - Training Manager , M.A.C Thailand will explain the second trend for the summer season. The second trend for the Spring Summer 2011 season (the first one - POP CLASSIC - can be found here) is about pastel colors.

If you think this color, the bright and vivid strong color does not suit you - says Oranuch Yoosukdee - then I do not want to push you to use it. Because make-up should enhance your confidence as well, and not the opposite. You should not feel uncomfortable, or even embarrassed with your make-up. If you feel uncomfortable, my advice is: you should not wear it.

But, here we use color as well, but we chose pastel. Pastel is soft, with a little bit of white, and we call this trend ICE-DREAM, like ice cream… the sorbet, the marshmallow, that type of color.

It can be lilac, soft orange… like this (and she shows me some products and colors). It is blue but different, very nice and cute.

And what can you tell us about the technique? How should these colors and products be applied for the ICE-DREAM trend?
For this trend and colors there is no need for eye blending make-up at all, just pop it and play with it! Do not worry about make-up, if you make a mistake you can remove it. It is not a big deal, so play with that, is just make-up…! And one advice for the beginners, if you want to wear this kind of color, but sometimes this is too much for you… you can apply it with an angled brush, just like you do with eyeliner, that is still the POP classic as well.

You should draw a big line, like the black one most girls usually draw, but using color. It is still POP classic. But for most ladies here in Thailand, normally also just the lipstick is enough. Sometimes they are afraid of wearing a lot of colors.

Are Thai girls afraid of bright colors?
Yes, I would say that… before they were scared, or they were not confident to wear only strong or bright colors, this is also related to the local Thai culture. But these days, now the world changes, things change, so also they start feeling more confident to put more color on their face. Now they put more colors on their lips, but when they put more color also on their eyes it means they are stronger, they are more confident, they have a strong personality.

The new trend setters, the new generation of girls who studied abroad, who have seen the world, and are more open minded… they LOVE this kind of colors. And for the very teenage girl or younger girl as well, you can go for the pastel colors. You can apply on the eyes easily, and on the lips, the color could be pastel as well.

So this was the ICE-DREAM trend, explained very well by Oranuch Yoosukdee - Training Manager , M.A.C Thailand, we suggest you also read our previous interview where Oranuch explains the POP CLASSIC make-up trend.

How to create big eyes with make-up

Big Eyes Tip n.1 - Open up your eyes with the eyeliner

Asian women often complain that their eyes and irises are small, and for this reason they like to wear extra-wide tinted contact lenses. I personally do not recommend the use of cosmetic lenses because it is said that they are not healthy for your eyes. A simple product as the eyeliner instead, can help maximize the size of your eyes. I recommend using a technical eyeliner with a water resistant formulation and very fine and precise top or applicator. Black eyeliner can minimize the white of your eyes and make them look bigger.

Big Eyes Tip n2 - Open up your eyes with eye shadow
Also eye shadow, if applied in the correct way, helps open up your eyes. The most traditional technique is to work from dark to light. You add a darker color on the outer corner of your eyes and a lighter color on the inner corner of your eyes, and then blend them together. Shadow and light are very important to open up the eyes. It is all about contrast.

Big Eyes Tip n3 - Use lots of mascara or - even better - false lashes
After applying eyeliner and eye shadow you will use mascara or - even better - false eyelashes to create the appearance of incredibly big eyes. For the correct use of mascara, read 'How to curl eyelashes and use mascara' . Eyelashes with a natural curve can surely open up your eyes, but let's talk about false eyelashes.

Before applying false lashes, you have to prepare your own eyelashes. I suggest to curve them with an eyelash curler and to put some mascara on the lashes. This is the way to make your false lashes look like real lashes. By curling your own lashes the curves of the real and of the false lashes will stick perfectly together.

You only apply false lashes after you have completed the rest of your eye make-up. Applying false lashes isn't that difficult. Take your time to learn it and you will find it very easy. I can do it in five minutes myself. It is, however, very important to use a good quality of eyelashes like the Mac ones which are made of real fiber and which edge is very soft, so they bend easily and follow the shape of your eyes.

The trick is to stick the eyelashes very close to your lash line. Take the lashes out of the packaging, shape the lashes on the base of your own eyes and then put the glue on the false lashes. The secret is to put a bit more glue at the end of the lashes. Then look down in a mirror so that your eyes are nearly closed and put the lashes really very close to your own lash line for a natural result. Believe me, it is very easy.

Big Eyes tip n4 - Contouring
A very sophisticated technique for further opening up your eyes is contouring: working with light and shadow and contrast. To emphasize your eyes you highlight the zone around the temples and the top of your cheekbones. Make your eyes stand out even more by shading the zone under your cheekbones and beside the bridge of your nose. Again, it is all about contrast.

Makeup trends spring summer 2011: The POP CLASSIC trend

We met Oranuch Yoosukdee - Training Manager , M.A.C Thailand and talked extensively about the main make-up trends for the Spring Summer 2011 season, with an eye on the Asian market, of course. The summer season means colors, bright colors, in fashion. But why not also bright (very bright) colors for Make-up? Here what she told Adversus

Let's talk about the main make-up trend for Spring Summer 2011. What are we going to see? Which trend are most women going to follow?
Of course if we talk about spring summer 2011 and makeup trends, no wonder it is about colors. But what kind of colors? I would focus on two colors: POP and Pastel.

I will first of all focus on the POP COLOR TREND, you know… during the warm season it is good to have colors on your face, it spices up your life and makes it larger than life: just a simple color… we could go for bright yellow, bright pink or bright green like this, you know, it is not the normal eye shadow that normally people use to wear, but this is to make your own statement, and for me this is one main trend for spring summer.

Bright colors...
Yes, bright colors. You can wear both for the eyes, eye makeup, and for the lips. Maybe you can choose just one feature that you are confident with. Maybe just red orange on your lips. This is perfect for white or tanned skin, it works well for both skin tones.

And this one is our legendary lipstick color - it is called RUSSIAN RED, produced since 1991 and it was used by Madonna for her Blonde Ambition Tour back then. And this is the MORANGE, very intense and strong red orange color.

It is good for every skin tone. And also you can see this is very strong red, this is mixed with bright orange, called MORANGE - M.A.C and orange… MORANGE, and this - I love this, is called LADY DANGER ;)

Mac has always very nice and interesting names for their products…
Every M.A.C product has a story behind…

Let me ask you something, you have… one, two, three… three different colors, bright colors, on your face. Is this allowed for the coming spring summer season?
Yes! Exactly, because you see it is for the summer time and spring time, I want to play with colors. Do not worry, no boundaries, no rules. The rule is: no rules. The technique is: no technique. If you like a color chose your favorite color and put it on. If you cannot choose only one just mix, green and blue, and they go well with purple, or pink… so… you can mix. Summer is about fresh, fun, freedom. Let's play!!!

Very nice message...!
Yes, I think, let's play! This is the only season of the year when people think about holiday, vacation, people can wear colored dress and outfits, you know sometimes people may feel awkward to wear colored dresses during the wintertime. And then you see all the products, if you want to achieve this kind of trend that I will call POP CLASSIC, POP is the color, but the CLASSIC is the technique that you apply.

We talked about the colors, let's talk about the technique now. How to achieve this look we called POP CLASSIC?
I will explain, let's talk about the technique. For example, to achieve - because the technique is… if you want to apply this, we use a strong bold color it means definition, the brush is the key, the product and the color is the key, but the brush is the tool for you to achieve this. You need to choose the brush. Flat brush, not puffy. And how to make the colors stay and last long? You need to apply this product we call the PAINT POT. It is gel like, we apply this first, and then we apply the eye shadow on top, and it stays all day, and it helps the color to pop up more.

This is good for you if you want it to stay longer, all day and all night, you have a night party, then you should choose this kind of primer, but during the day you can choose this, it is more creamy., This is suitable if you wear it for the day, but for long day and night I recommend this one, we call it CREAM COLOR BASE - it is creamy but more intense than this one.

And this comes in different colors
Yes different colors, but what I show you the bright colors. It is amazing, so POP! If you try this only this color on your eyelid you cannot get that look. The way to create this look, the way I told you about is so simple, blending only on your eyelids. Simple. It does not mean if you cannot do the eye blending makeup… it does not matter. Definition is not on the eye blending makeup, you so not need the second line to blend, because it is strong enough, it is effortless. You just choose the color you like, natural eye colors, it is good.

You can play a lot with these colors…
Yes. I change every day. I want to see our customers play more. Every time they put color on their face, they are happy. They do not look dull, or you know… it is fresh, they smile, they play with colors on their face. Because makeup and fashion, they work together, they enhance each other, so for the summer you wear brighter colors, so if you wear only dark makeup up it does not go together. Let's call it a sort of ' color coordination'.

And one thing for women who are afraid of colors… I would recommend, maybe you choose just lipstick. It can be POP CLASSIC as well. Maybe you use only the eye liner. I show you gel liner with color… actually for my look today I used only this color. Quick, precise, and stays all night - not all day - all night. It stays until you wash it up. It does not go away. It is easy to achieve, because nowadays all women are used to gel liner, it is not only a liner, it can go all over the eyelid, because the texture is light clean gel…

And this is the color I used under the eye. Sometimes I think the color is to strong and how am I going to apply it? It is easy, it is like drawing a picture. Whatever you want, you can achieve. You just want to do the wing, you can do the wing. But because my face is long and more triangle-shaped, you do not want any pointy thing, because my face is already pointy. But if you have round or square face you need some to balance its shape and enhance your feature.

And then color mascara is coming, the purple one, the green one, the yellow one… if you use it, and you apply for example the yellow mascara… it looks like a flower… it is very nice. It is coming together with our upcoming collection, the WONDER WOMAN. Sometimes people see the trend on the magazines, they ask how can we find the product. This is a problem sometimes. As we say that this is the main trend for the Spring Summer 2011 season and M.A.C is a trend setter in makeup, we provide all in order to achieve the trendy look of the moment, all is on the counter.

Make-up trends summer 2011

In order to properly spot and identify the latest trends in make-up it is always important to talk to the right people. People who have been working in the fashion world for many years, like Yola Hung - professional make-up artist in Hong Kong - often have a unique perspective on the latest trends, and are able to identify well in advance the new trends in make-up. We met Yola in Hong Kong, where she lives, and we talked about the latest trends in make-up for Asian women, the new trends for Spring Summer 2011. Read on for the full interview.

Make-up trends and colors for the Spring Summer 2011 season. What are the key trends you see emerging in make-up for the next season?
"Retro" and "Nude" are still the key words for the Spring/Summer 2011. The main trend is still the Retro make-up and Nude make-up, also for the Spring/Summer 2011. (With retro make-up I mean the 'cat eye look', powerful and sexy eyes in dark colors, especially black).

The difference between the previous Retro make-up and the one we see emerging now, resides mainly in the fact that the make-up artist will use bright and strong color contrast to create a full visual impact of the retro make-up, use bright colors instead of somber ones.

Despite the fact that nude make-up has been the most important trend of the past two years, many people still cannot understand the main point of nude make-up. They don't know how to create the feeling of nude make-up.

The most important thing in nude make-up is the use of 'naked transparent' color on the skin, nude lips, even "nude eyebrows". Spring Summer is a dynamic season, that's why nude make-up is important, to make your healthy skin stand out.

What about the eyes?
Blue, green and bright pink color, those brilliant colors have won wide acceptance for the upcoming Spring Summer 2011. Saturated colors are very bold, eye-catching and also an important symbol of retro make-up. Smokey eyes continue to dominate the fashion stage, their influence has not decreased.Some advice on the 'new smokey eyes'?
Abandon the thick 'smokey' of the traditional make-up, dark color on eyelashes and double-fold eyelid and use instead a light color on eyelid, the inside corner of the eye and eyebrow. Use black eyeliner pencil to sketch the upper and lower eye line when using a thick eyeliner. After that, use a brown eyeliner pencil to apply the final touch, this 'small' smokey eyes make-up is better if you want to model the three-dimensional shape of the face.

Combine nude lips with flimsy make-up base, basic but not simple. You will get a 'retro' look if you will use red lipstick. No wonder smokey make-up seems to continue to be an important trend, as it is for the black color.

Let's talk about the lips…
Nude lips give the impression that there are no contours, natural, healthy, low key and moderate. Natural soft touched, true shiny skin is back, in the natural make-up trend.

And the cheeks?
The 'cute look' has always been very valued in Hong Kong. We don't want to do too much on our eyes in daily life. We prefer to pay more attention to the cheeks. Colors: light pink, and light orange will be good choices.Eyebrows?
For eyebrows, it is a good idea to use a product that matches closely the real eyebrow color.

False eyelashes: yes or not?
The false eyelashes trend has been very popular for quite some time, almost a must for many girls in their daily make up, they use them everyday, some use "eyelash extensions". However, I personally prefer a more natural look. Over exaggerating false eyelashes are just too much in my opinion. To me beauty is natural, for everyday life, in any case. If you want to look energetic and modern, do not use them. For fashion shows and photo shoots it is a different story, of course.

Nails are becoming more and more important lately, with new materials, techniques… do you see a main trend in nail decoration, what is "trendy" right now among the girls in Hong Kong?
Japanese and Korea determine a big part of the trends here in Hong Kong. The nails technique isn't developed as much as in Japan and in Korea in terms of the detail. It is separated into two main nail decoration styles here in Hong Kong: one is a lot of 'bling bling' and the other is the more traditional 'French nail'.

What is currently the ideal of beauty among Hong Kong girls?
Most of the girls tend to follow the same trend. Right now the most popular trend among girls in Hong Kong is the 'big eyes doll' from Japan. They will be 'equipped' with big eyes contact lenses, thick false eyelashes, thick black eye line on the top and on the bottom.

Who is the "style icon", the singer or actress or TV personality which inspires most beauty trends right now in Hong Kong?
I do not see any local 'style icon' these days, in Hong Kong. Internet has changed also this aspect of our life, and style blogs, online magazines, Facebook, are determining the trends also in makeup more than ever before. I would say Lady Gaga is the style icon who inspires many local artists nowadays. She is confident, original in her look and outfit. I guess that's the reason why she is so outstanding to have many followers.

Hot to create sexy smokey eyes

Smokey eyes are sultry and sexy and will never go out of style. They have become a classic make-up look for parties and other very special occasions. Mastering the smokey eye technique takes time and a lot of practice, but with Genus Ng's step-by-step instructions it becomes very easy. Just follow her tips to give yourself fabulous, and sexy, smokey eyes.

Step 1: Understand it's all about technique
Before you start creating those great smokey eyes, you should realize that smokey eyes are all about technique. It is not about color, but about application and even more about blending (the look we are after is smokey, after all!).

Step 2: Choose a color scheme
The classic smokey eye look uses a monochromatic color scheme. Choose a color you like (classic gray or brown, or even green or blue) and pick out three shades in that color (light, medium and dark).

Step 3: Start with the light color
First of all you sweep the light color over your entire eye lid, from lash to brow bone. Use a blending brush to blend the product all over the eyelid.

Step 4: Add the medium color
Change your blending brush for a defining brush and apply the medium color on the middle of your eyelid.

Step 5: Tip the dark color near your lashes
Then tip the dark color near your lashes. The more layers you add the more dramatic your look will be. Also add some color under your eyes.

Step 6: Blending!
The key to perfect smokey eyes is to blend the colors properly. So blend the three colors together to soften color differences and to create an eye make-up that gradually goes from light (brow bone) to dark (near the lashes).

Step 7: Use eyeliner
Use an eyeliner that matches with the eye shadow color scheme. Don't forget to color also you bottom lids.

Step 8: Coat your lashes with mascara
Coat your lashes with dramatically black mascara to open up your eyes and to complete the smokey look.

...and there you go! The most beautiful smokey eyes you have ever had ;)

Thanks to Genus Ng, M.A.C Resident Trainer in Hong Kong

Hair trends Spring Summer 2011 from Asia

Hair trends from Asia, from South East Asia in this case because this time we talk to TONI&GUY Singapore and Malaysia.

Everybody knows TONI&GUY, one of the most trendy brand in the world of Hair Styling. We asked their experts about the latest hair trends for the Spring Summer 2011. We talked about trends, new ideas for hair styling, color, hair care and styling products… here what they told us.

Which is the main and most common hair trend we will see - in your opinion - for the spring summer 2011 season in your country, and in Asia in general?
TONI&GUY are seeing a multitude of new lengths and shapes this year with either vigorous texturing to create a rebellious finish, or more futuristic undertones in graphic short cuts.This all points to a fresher approach to length and a fusion of styles with shorter crops paired with longer fringes, or graphic fringes with futuristic bowl cuts; last seasons' bob has now grown out to a fresh shoulder length with lots of texture throughout the cut. TONI&GUY Singapore and Malaysia have seen an increasing amount of shorter length styles.

The PIXIE look is all about the internal texture and layering of the hair that is cut to fall naturally around the face. "Texturing the hair to create a slightly grown out softness to the style is the aim and feel of this particular look", explains William Wong, Style Director at Patent House KL. This portrays a very natural look, with a slightly urban and edgy undertone.

And the most original trend, if somebody dares to be different, but also wants to follow the trends?
Last year saw a slight edge in classic cuts, while this year's cuts and colours are very strong with inspirations drawn from high fashion. The styles are completely innovative and individualistic, with new layering techniques, silhouettes and colours emerging at London Fashion Week 2011, where TONI&GUY UK were yet again invited to be the official hair sponsor. ?

Where do the most important influences come from, in your country, right now when talking about hair trends?
International runway trends, Fashion, Music and our own TONI&GUY Project 10 Collection this year. Inspiration is drawn form high fashion, couture and street style sources, integrated into a unique and wearable collection that encompasses a multitude of lengths and shapes.Color. Is color an option and eventually which are the most trendy hair colors for the spring summer 2011 season?
Hair colours this year are very much catwalk inspired trends and palettes as well, with lots of highlights and texturing. For example, a lot of bleach blonde with pink or gray highlights can be expected. Colour this year is very expressive in a variety of vintage hues with futuristic undertones with rose golds mixed up with reds for lighter tones, and dark red-browns and violets for darker tones. This year will be seeing a move from classic colouring, just like the cuts, into lots of texture, adding some iconic pop culture into the grunge cuts.

Can you give your comment on the following items, when talking about hair trends for Asian women for the Spring Summer 2011 season? (in or out, try them or avoid them, and most of all… why?) BOB - Fringe - Layers - Crop - Color
TONI&GUY firmly believe in placing great emphasis on client service and in-depth consultation to ensure that each customer is given the best advice to suit their individual needs. Our expertise encompasses personalized looks to suit the client's features, hair type and lifestyle by providing defined cuts and colours. We will suggest the latest 2011 trends to our clients and try and incorporate aspects of them into clients new styles, whether it be a fringe or colour which is adapted to each person as everybody is an individual ! ?Which are the most important products every girl and woman should use in order to take good care of her hair?
TONI&GUY strongly believe in a client taking good care of their hair and protecting it from external factors (weather, pollution, water, etc) that might damage it. An important aspect of this care is by using professional salon and homecare products, that are personally reconmended to suit a clients hairtype etc We strongly recommend applying a moisturizing hair treatment once a month, either at home or in the salon. TONI&GUY have recently launched the latest revolutionary customized System Professional Alchemy treatment, that focuses on the concerns of each individual with a tailor made solution to meet every person's needs. ?

Korea is no doubt one of the undisputed points of reference in Asia in terms of hairstyles for Asian women. There are several reasons why Korea is right now the place most Asian women look up to when they look for inspiration for their hairstyles, makeup and fashion, but we will not expand on this topic as long as this is not the purpose of this article.

We are going to focus on the main hair trends from Korea for the Winter 2010 2011 season, and to do this we have interviewed Tatyana Kapitonov, top stylist at Park Juns, one of the best known hair salons in Seoul, Korea.Tatyana has been a hair stylist for ten years in the United States before moving to Korea. She is a Paul Mitchell national educator and, as we said, top stylist at Park Juns Seoul.

We asked about the current hair trends, and some advice about hairstyles for both younger and older Asian women. This is what she told us.

Could you tell us something about the latest hair trends from Korea? What is 'in' and what is 'out' for the winter 2010 2011 season?

I'm seeing a lot of fringes, heavy and bold. Also color is in. I think in Korea they either all color or all don't. Now there are lots of beautiful browns and reds, but they still stay within their natural color palette. Waves and natural styles, long. I'm seeing many young men cutting their hair short and tailored, which is a change for Asian men.

Who is the 'style icon' in Korea right now? Who has the most 'copied' hair style?

TV Dramas influence the styles here, so what ever the latest drama is on all guys and girls go for their styles, unfortunately I don't understand Korean and I am not able to watch the shows.

What is the most requested hairstyle by Korean girls at Parkjun Hair Salons right now?
Girls are getting fringes cut and lot's of curls and soft waves. they still keep their hair very long.

Your personal suggestion for an original hair style for a young Asian woman, and for a woman who is a bit older?

I'd love to see a young Asian woman with bold color and maybe a few hi-lights with a cut that accentuates her features instead of hiding it. Go shorter and more graphic.

For a bit older woman it would be nice to see chin length or a bit longer length and also a nice shade of brown/red Hair care for Asian women: how often should hair be washed?

Hair should be washed every other day. We have natural oil that protects the scalp and hair and washing the hair too often and with unprofessional shampoos strips that oil and causes dryness and damage.

Hair trends from Korea for Spring Summer 2011

New hair trends from Asia for Spring Summer 2011. We talked to Tatyana Kapitonov, top stylist at Park Juns, one of the best known hair salons in Seoul, Korea. We asked her about the latest hair trends in Seoul, and talked about new hair colors, hair products, what's in… what is out… here what she told us.

Which is the main hair trend we will see - in your opinion - for the spring summer 2011 season in Korea, and in Asia in general?
I think we'll see less structured hair, with lots of layers and a few fringes

Where do the most important influences come from, in Korea, at the moment when talking about hair trends?
Mostly hair trends come from tv dramas as well as fashion magazines

Color. Is color an option and eventually which are the most trendy hair colors for the spring summer 2011 season?
Color is everywhere now in Seoul, it's definitely an option. I'm seeing lot's of reds and violets, some are more daring and go lighter gold and mocha.

Can you give your comment on the following items, when talking about hair trends for asian women for the spring summer 2011 season? (in or out - try them or avoid them - why) BOB - Fringe - Layers - Crop - Color
Bob is great as long as it's just below the chin line, always in and looks striking on an Asian face, Fringe is also in and works well. Layers are good and sometimes a necessity for thick Asian hair, longer layers are still in for the next season. Color yes! In, but keep soft and 'calm'. Crop: not in so much and also a tough style to pull of with Asian hair structure.


Photo courtesy of Park Juns Korea
Which are the most important products every girl should use in order to take good care of her hair?
Professional shampoo and conditioner as well as a clarifying shampoo once a week to remove product build-up. Thermal protection if using hair dryers and flat irons. It's getting warmer and sunny outside, hair needs sun protection just like our skin. A good sunflower extract spray or leave in conditioner like Paul Mitchell Color Protect is a must for the coming up weather.

layered haircuts and fringes

Adversus.asia meets Lorena Severi, Italian hairstylist at "The Philip George Salon", in Central, Hong Kong. Lorena has spent most of her life working and travelling around the world, and thanks to her background and her international experience she has a fresh and original point of view on the latest hair trends in Asia, with a special focus on Hong Kong where she has been based for the last three years.


Cindarella” by Lorena Severi
We met Lorena during a beautiful December morning, chilly but very sunny, and we talked about the latest and trends in hairstyles and about the new haircuts. And we also talked about do's and don'ts in hair trends, techniques, style, and hair colour for women. Here is what she told us.

Where should we start from, if we decide it is about time to change our hairstyle and follow the latest trends?

First of all, seeing a professional and skilled hairdresser is a must. It is important that the hairdresser of your choice knows how to work your hair, but he of she must also have style and taste and should be able to give you the right advice about your haircut, keeping in mind the actual hair trends, your personality, facial features and lifestyle, all at the same time.

Don't judge a hair dresser by the amount of time he or she spends working on your hair. I, myself, don't need hours to get a nice hair cut. Sometimes a good haircut can actually be done very quickly.

The time spent in the hair salon is no indicator of the quality of the hair stylist (nor is it the quantity of scissors she or he uses, I only need one pair of scissors and a razor to create a good hair cut).

The only thing you have to look at is the final result and how it lasts in time. A hair cut must not only look good when you leave the hair salon, but - that is important - also the day after. If the haircut is done well you should only have to pass your fingers through your hair, and go out!

Nowadays hairdressers and hair stylist must also be willing to experiment. Every time a client comes in for a hair cut, I 'reinvent' the hair cut I did on her the previous time. Nowadays, hair style and also hair colours do not last a year or six months anymore. They need to be re-touched and reshaped every two or three months. It is a constant evolution, a creative process that you have to live together with your personal hair stylist.


Borderline - Lorena Severi Hair Styling
What are the latest hair trends for spring/summer 2011?

Layered haircuts are very popular. We also give a nod to fringes again. Personally I think it is very modern to combine a layered haircut with a very straight fringe.

And what can you tell us about the hair colours?

As for the hair colours, they are getting more natural. We do not work with solid hair colours anymore. Opt in for natural colour shades and make sure your hair stylist uses more than one colour at the time, in order to obtain a natural and glamorous result. One of the hairstyles I created for SS 2011 is called 'Cinderella'. This hair style is all about the colouring and it contains three different shades, which guarantee a very natural effect.

What about Asian women?

For Asian women I recommend cold colours, to contrast the high percentage of red pigment Asian hair typically contain. Go for colours as ash, or bluish shades, but make sure that your hair colouring complements your skin and eye colour.

For SS 2011 I also presented a hairstyle which is all about 'Balayage', a high light technique I like very much. 'Balayage' is an art. The high lights are painted on by hand from the base to the tip of the hair, following the natural colour nuances in the hair.

It is much less time consuming than the 'traditional' highlight procedures, with the hair wrapped in folio and it is very easy to maintain. It also keeps your hair healthier, because retouching the roots does not involve the whole lengths of the hair. I learned this technique in the '80 from Bruno Pietrini, artistic Director of Jacques Dessange. After all these years the technique is still en vogue and it has no equals. Unluckily not many hairdressers in Asia are familiar with the 'Balayage' technique.

Another technique I like is the use of the razor, which is indicated especially for Asian hair, which is thick and heavy and allows you to literally 'sculpt' it as you like.

What hair style would you recommend for the young and trendy girl?

For the young girl I created a summer 2011 look which I called 'Borderline': a straight fringe with a straight horizontal colour line (e.g. red) at the very end of the fringe. Compare it with the French Manicure for the nails. It's a very trendy hair do and especially indicated for young and trendy people.

This season also very short haircuts make their comeback but I would recommend to keep the hair in the neck a little bit longer. I like bob lines but I do not like short haircuts with highly shaved or short layered napes of neck in the back. A woman is like a flower, a jewel, and should always have a feminine haircut, to enhance her grace and loveliness.

What about curly hair in Asia?

More than curly hair, I would opt for some 'uncontrolled movement' for a very sexy and kind of natural looking 'messy look'. To create this effect on Asian hair I sometimes use a very light perm that is applied by hand and only done on the tips of the hair. This kind of perm provides a nice and natural movement and last only two haircuts, so you are also ready to move on to a newer and more modern hair style.

Which 'style-mistakes' do you often see on the streets of Hong Kong?

People tend to follow the trends too literally. Never follow a trend just because it is a trend. Always choose a hair style that suits your own personality and face type. And be sure that the hair cut and the hair colour complement each other, that everything is balanced. Do not stick with habits, but use your fantasy instead.

warm orange and yellow eye make-up for summer 2012

Make-up trend: warm orange and yellow eye make-up for summer 2012

After all the bright and neon colors that dominated the last couple of seasons we start now to see warm and soft colors again. Backstage at the Hisui fashion show SS 2012 in Tokyo we saw an inspiring orange and yellow eye make-up in warm tones. The make-up look was created by Mariko Tagayashi. Get new and fresh make-up ideas from this interview and from the gallery of pictures below.

What was the inspiration for the Hisui make-up look?

All the inspiration for this look came from the feeling of melting inspired by the clothes in this Hisui collection.

The collection clothes are all like 'waving', the lines are very fluid. This collection, and my make-up, try to give hope and inspire a way to start again, after the big problems our country had during this very difficult year. The sunflower is a sign of hope, and the designer and the make-up colors are inspired by it.

How did you create this look?

Yellow and orange are key colors for the make-up. They are definitely some of the most trendy colors for next year. So I chose these colors for the eyes, used a lot of mascara, a little bit of concealer, a little bit of peachy nude gloss for the lips, and orange for the cheeks.

Mouth and lips like red rose buds

What was your inspiration for the make-up look for the Fur Fur SS 2012 fashion show?

'Doing the make-up for this show was a very special experience for me. Usually the make-up for a fashion show is created after a meeting and a make-up test with the designer. This time however we skipped the pre-meeting and the make-up test on purpose, so that I had to decide at the very last moment what make-up look to choose for this show. The idea was that we wanted to capture the last-minute inspiration of everyone backstage. To get a typically female inspiration our make-up team consisted of only women.' (Also the stylists, hair stylists and body painter for this show were all women)

'Of course I did get some information about the collection before. I knew flowers were going to be a key item for the show. And I knew the hair was going to be quite big so - to balance hair and make-up - I decided for a high impact make-up look with a strong focus on the mouth.'

'The inspiration for the make-up of the models' mouths were red roses, very red roses. I wanted girls' lips to look like red rose buds. So I used very red lipstick and after that a lot of powder to give the lips the powdery effect of real roses.'

'Also the eyelashes were inspired by flowers. So I customized M.A.C eyelashes by myself using, again, a lot of powder to make them look like the pestles of a flower.'

What elements of this make-up look can we use for our every day make up? What is the trend we can get inspiration from, in this specific make-up you created for the FurFur show?

'The actual make-up trends still show a strong focus on the lips, also in Japan. So I think at home you can try to use a bold color for your lips. Remember always to combine strong lips with a very clean skin. Don't use too much foundation and powder. For this show I wanted very perfect lips with a sharply designed lip line but at home you can just dap some lipstick with your finger on your lips for a more natural effect.'

Let's talk about eyelashes

Let's talk about eyelashes, and how to create 'very curly' eyelashes through the correct use of mascara. One of the most difficult parts of make-up is for sure to learn how to correctly apply mascara.

How can we prevent the lashes from sticking together, and what is your golden advice when it comes to applying mascara? How to effectively curl eyelashes? We asked Genus Ng, resident trainer M.A.C Hong Kong, and here is her make-up lesson on eyelashes.

Learn how to use the curler
"Curly eyelashes make eyes look bigger and brighter. This is why it is important to use an eyelash curler before you apply mascara." explains Genus. "M.A.C's eyelash curlers are made in Japan and very suitable for Asian eyelashes. To obtain a good result you have to use the curler in a proper way. I will explain you how to curve the lashes."

Genus Ng takes a cotton swap and indicates the middle of the swap where she had made a little sign. "Let's say this sign indicates the roots of the lashes, and the swap itself is your lash line. You start by curving your lashes near the roots (Genus curves the swap near the sign). Then you curve the middle of the lashes, and finally the tips of the lashes. So you will curve the lashes three times."

What if the curl does not hold?
Some Asian women have lashes which are so heavy that the curve does not hold because they are to heavy. "You can fix the eyelash curl with a primer, such as Prep + Prime Lash by M.A.C. It can thicken, lengthen and curve your lashes and prepare them for the mascara. You use this after curling your lashes with the eyelash curler. The primer fixes the curve and protects your lashes."

How to apply the mascara, what is the correct procedure?
"We have so many mascara types" says Genus. "First of all, you have to know your own lashes, the type of your lashes and the effect you want to obtain. We have mascara for definition, mascara for lengthening, mascara for volume."

"And then the application is very important" continues Genus. "To separate the lashes I suggest you use a lash comb. Only after that you apply mascara."

'If you want to thicken up your lashes you zig-zag the mascara wand back and forth in horizontal movements. But if you want to extend your lashes, and to give definition, you follow your lashes from the lash line to the tips. Just follow the hair. And choose the mascara according to the result you want to obtain."

How to get perfect eyebrows

Eyebrows are important to your overall appearance and beauty. Great eyebrows can enhance your look, add more expression to your eyes and even make you look younger. Are you not confident about your skills? Do you think you have no clue when it comes to taking care of your eyebrows yourself? Try Genus Ng's eyebrow tips, they are simple, effective, and… they work!Eyebrows tip n.1 - Choose the eyebrow make-up product according to your eyebrow type
'Before choosing or using any make-up product, it is important to understand which type of eyebrow you have', explains Genus. 'We have got arched brows, partial or full eyebrows. Once you have classified your eyebrow, you can choose the make-up product according to the type of eyebrow.'

'For the arched shape I would recommend to use a fine pointed brow liner which allows you to design small, little hairs. This way you can obtain a very real finishing.'

'For the partial eyebrow I would use a M.A.C. Brow Shader (a kind of eye shadow with a mat finish made to design the eyebrows). If you use a brush to apply it, it gives your eyebrows a very soft looking finishing.'

'For the full brow I would recommend the M.A.C. Impeccable Brow Pencil for a very soft sheer finish. It is very suitable to even up the brow a little bit.'

'The important thing is that you shape your eyebrows regularly', recommends Genus Ng. 'I would say at least one time a month.'

Eyebrows tip n.2 - How to find your shape?
Whatever shape of eyebrows you have, or want to create, (this depends of your mood) it is important to determine where precisely your brow should begin, arch and end. Genus Ng shows us how to find these three key points. Just apply these three golden rules:

1. To find the beginning of your eyebrows
To find the beginning of your eyebrows take a brush or pencil, place it on top of your nose and then extend it over the inner corner of your eye. Where the brush or pencil hits the eyebrow, that is the point where the eyebrow should begin.

2. To find the arch of your eyebrows
Starting point is always the tip of your nose. Place the brush or pencil on top of it, now extend it over the pupil of your eye towards your brow. Where the tool meets the brow, there is where the arch should be.

3. To find the end of your eyebrows
Place the brush or pencil on your nose and extend it over the outer corner of your eye. Where the tool meets the brow is where the end of your brow should be.

Eyebrows tip n.3 - Eyebrow shapes and moods
Once you have found the three key points, you can decide to make the brows bigger or smaller, and more or less angled. The three key points are your starting point. The final form you choose to create with make-up, also depends on your mood.

'Remember that a very round shaped brow is feminine and lovely looking', says Genus Ng, 'while a soft angle is very natural and good for every day. A very angled brow which is quite edgy shows a strong woman and can be quite aggressive.'

Eyebrows tip n.4 - Which color?
'In general the best thing is to match the color of the eyebrows with your hair color. It should be the same color or - if your hair is dark - slightly lighter. Asian women usually have very black hair and that should mean a very black eyebrow but the look will not be so natural. So in that case I prefer a brunette color. That is more natural', says Genus Ng.

We have to classify the different types of eyebrows. We got the arched, partial, full brow (arched, angled, curved, flat) so you have to understand first which type of eyebrow you have and then you can choose the product to use. If it is the arched one, it will be a fine point brow liner, you can design real hair, real finishing. The partial one… I would like the brow shader and you can also use a brush (Brow Shader). Very soft. The important thing is that you shape your eyebrows regularly.

Thanks to Genus Ng, M.A.C Resident Trainer in Hong Kong

Steps to Shaving Private Area of the Body

As the growth of age, the hairs grow in various areas of your body as a sign of maturity hormone. And for women, hair growth on the private part was very disturbing indeed. Moreover, the hair on the bikini area will result in excessive moisture and potentially save a lot more dirt.

Therefore, shave regularly is the best solution. But no less an irritation on the part of many that have been shaved, plus the pain of shaving is a problem that is often experienced. So, quoted from Every College Girl, the steps below will reduce the problems mentioned above.

1) Decide how many will be shaved
If that be shaved more than a quarter inch in length, using scissors because it will be easier to manage. Some women push the process by using a standard razor. That would make the shaving messy and uneven.

2) Never shave when your skin is dry
Girl World Daily advise you to rewet the area to be shaved first. In addition will facilitate the process, wash with a wet towel is great for reducing pain when shaving.

3) Cover with shaving cream
Like the men who put shaving cream before smoothing the hair on his face, you also have to coat the area to be shaved with cream. This cream also reduces the risk of irritation and help heal the area that has been shaved.

4) Shaving of some of the side
For perfect results, do the shave for him to take some the side respectively. Do only one direction. Left-right or up and down making uneven shaving results.

5) Specific powder or lotion after shaving
We feel the irritation after shaving process. To eliminate this risk, apply baby powder or lotion Specific relieving irritation. Previous provide sufficient air in the private section.

yap gals, that's the Steps to Shaving Private Area of the Body. i hope this article would be useful for u all, enjoy n see ya in the next article.. enjoy n see ya in the next article, stay tune in Fashion TrendHolic! ;D

Preparing Hair for Your Wedding Reception

In addition to preparing the skin clean, dress, and other details, to welcome the biggest day in your life, wedding receptions, hair care for must also be increased so that the D-Day, you look perfect. Planning for your hair a day later when a queen is the key. Hair model has been selected, and will like what accessories suitable to be placed on the head. In addition, some of the tips below will help you better prepare for the appearance of your hair up.

1) Consultation and experimentation
Try some of the models are fitted for this great event. Many references on the Internet that will help you. Apply on hair and consult your hair expert (if any).

2) Wash your hair
Should be. Quoted from Ella Portland, one in five of the bride wanted to attend the reception in a state of fresh hair. Wash your hair the night before the big event, then dry with a blow dryer low power.

3) Limit haircut
If you decide to cut their hair, make sure to cut at least one to two and a half weeks before D-Day so that your hair does not look stiff in the aisle.

4) Limit extra care
Application of serum therapy for the hair and the hair must be at least six months before D-Day. Once a week is the ideal time to give extra care to your hair. While taking vitamins and the use of conditioner on the hair can be done several times a week.

5) Avoid vise or 'blow dryer' too hot
Overheating temperature will damage your hair directly. You'll be regret to see the condition of the hair itself if the vise and enforce the use of excessive blow dryer.

Yap gals, that's the way to be Preparing Hair for Your Wedding Reception, i hope this article would be useful for u all, enjoy n see ya in the next article, stay tune in Fashion TrendHolic! ;D

The way to be a stylish like a Korean Star

Korean stars appearance that always looks perfect and attractive make many people interested. Start from Wonder Girls until SNSD, they always look perfect appearance both outside and on the stage. Not only through the action amaze music fans, K-pop star style is also starting to become an inspiration. For example Ayu Ting Ting (An Indonesian Artist, cz i'm from indonesia lol! :D)who claims to be affected in the Korean style of her style dress choice. So, what kind of way if you want to look like them? this is the way gals...

1. Top Dress
- Wear a unique and simple top dress with attractive pictures. Color is an important element to attractive attention. Bright pastel colors to impress cute or bold bright colors that can be used according to taste. Often not enough to make one piece top dress perfect appearance. Short top dress above the stomach combined with depths tanktop or loosely tanktop with depth in the inner layers are often used. Don't stop there gals, for the daily appearance, lightweight cardigans or jackets that unique to the last layer combinations of Korea star-style top dress.

2. Sub Dress
The Korean star doesn't hesitate to show their smooth legs. This became one of the keywords in their appearance. Either super mini short pants or mini skirts that beautiful. If you must use the pants, make sure the pants are tight enough in the body. Sure as the average Korean star is so slender tights out of jeans and leather materials make them look more perfect. Colorful leggings are also a fashion item that is commonly used to complement the loosely tops.

3. Legs
From subordinates we are not just jump into the shoes. In the middle of it there is still an important element of the stockings or knee-length socks. Remember, generally the colors used are bright colors that attract attention. Colors can also be used to match the accessories that used gals.

4. Shoes
The Korean stars were never play in choosing shoes. Boots is one shoe that is commonly used by them, usually that knee-high boots. About the color of the stars who always look up to is never in doubt. Bright colors and print patterns often become their choice. For beautiful shoes, or lace strappy model choice is almost always a mainstay.

5. Accessories
Well this is one of the important elements in a style like the Korean stars. Hats, hair ornaments, belts that attractive, and great bracelet. Korean women are quite happy to wear hats and hair ornaments in everyday dress occasions. Accessory make them look more cute and stylish. Overall style of Korean women dressed always impression, funny, smooth, and stylish. Occasionally they appear more bold and cute character but still impressed. Although elements of fashion, colorful, there is always harmony in the appearance of Korean stars. Especially those who are members of the band. All the members of appearance always looks harmonious and highlight the character of each. They also only use a few colors and patterns to make it look more harmonious and simple. For special occasions like the show, the glamor dominate their appearance. Be a stylish like Korean star could not be applied a half In addition to dress, hairstyle and make-up also should always support the appearance. Korean women are known total to always try to look my best. yap gals, that's the way to be a stylish like a Korean Star, i hope this article would be useful for u all, enjoy n see ya in the next article, stay tune in Fashion TrendHolic! ;D