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Met Gala 2018 – Best Beauty Looks

If you were glued to your feed this Met Gala Monday then you’ll no doubt be clued up on who nailed the theme and who fucked it up big style.  But while you were scrolling, you might have missed out on one of the best bits of the pre-show, the beauty.  We spend so much time admiring and critique-ing the fashion that it’s easy to miss just how much work goes into some of these looks and that includes makeup, headpieces and hair.  With a theme as so ripe and ready for interpretation, “Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination” summoned up visions of thorn headdresses, tear stained faces and Lana Del rey just being Lana del Rey, obvs.

LILY COLLINS wore this striking look with a dress that might have otherwise been boring.  The deep morello cherry lips, intricate braids and crystal tears make it totally befitting of the theme.  I’m ready to confess Lily, I’m a huge fan of this look.

A close up image of lilly Collins striking beauty look at the 2018 Met Gala
A close up image of lilly Collins intricate hair braids and headdress look at the 2018 Met Gala
A close up image of lilly Collins eye makeup showing her crystal adorned eye at the 2018 Met Gala

AMBER HEARD wore a sleek red dress to the 2018 Met Gala, yeah I mean I guess it’s kinda cute, but it’s the beauty look and accessories that make this look.  Take them away and it’s just another boring actor in another boring gown.

close up of Amber Heard's makeup and hair look at the 2018 Met Gala
Full length image of Amber Heard's makeup and hair look at the 2018 Met Gala, wearing a red gown and gold crown
close up of Amber Heard's makeup and hair look at the 2018 Met Gala

EMILIA CLARKE in isolation and out of context this looks a little like Beverley Goldberg took a job as an Avon Lady in the 80’s.  Under the umbrella of Heavenly Bodies and in line with the Gala theme, it’s absolute perfection and has to be seen up close to be appreciated.  Daenerys ain’t got nothing on this.

Close up shot of Emilia Clarke's makeup for the 2018 met Gala
Close up shot of Emilia Clarke's hair and headdress for the 2018 met Gala

BLAKE LIVELY I’m kind of regretting not putting her on my best dressed list now, I mean just look at her, she’s a goddess.  This look is out of this world, the care and attention to detail that’s gone into both adhering to the theme, but still maintaining Lively’s signature red carpet style.  Ryan Reynolds is one lucky dude, I’m just saying, if it all goes tits up, I’m here for you Blake.

Blake Lively in red and gold at the 2018 met gala
A close up image of Blake lively's beauty look at the 2018 met gala topped off with gold circle crown
A look at the back of Blake Lively's dress and hair at the 2018 met gala, red and gold gown with gold circle crown

ANNE HATHAWAY if you’re not fostering a new found respect for Annie after seeing her Met Gala red carpet look then you don’t know fashion.  This beauty look is simple yet bold and those gold spikes give the whole look some serious edge.  Ella Enchanted is gone and in her place stands a young, fierce contender to Maleficent’s throne.

Close up image of Anne Hathaway's beauty look and gold spike hair accessories for the 2018 met gala
Anne Hathaway wears a full red dress on the red carpet for the 2018 met gala

LYNDA CARTER the original Wonder Woman was a commanding presence in teal and that’s why she made my best dressed list, not just because the look was good, but because it was so unexpected.  Her beauty look was just as strong and judging by the knowing smile on her face, she knew it too.

side view of lynda Carter's beauty and hair look at the 2018 met gala, complemented with an emerald star hair clip
Lynda Carter's beauty look at the 2018 met gala topped off with a gold crown
Rear view of lynda Carter's beauty and hair look at the 2018 met gala, complemented with an emerald star hair clip

SHAILENE WOODLEY divided critics with this very formal and accurate nod to Joan of Arc.  Personally I think it’s absolute perfection, she took the theme and blended it to produce something shockingly accurate, with a modern, high fashion edge.  Her commitment to the look is evident through the stark beauty look that’s been created specifically to keep the focus on the armoured tunic from the front, and the intricate hair design at the back.  It’s a very cool interpretation of a theme, shame Zendaya did it too or this would have had way more column inches.

Shailene Woodley makes a nod to Joan of Arc on the red carpet at the 2018 met gala in a silver armoured tunic
Shailene Woodley makes a nod to Joan of Arc on the red carpet at the 2018 met gala in a silver armoured tunic and thigh high boots
Shailene Woodley makes a nod to Joan of Arc on the red carpet at the 2018 met gala in a silver armoured tunic, stark beauty look, long black pony tail and thick set bangs

Missed my Red Carpet Round Up?  Catch it here and come back to find out who got it wrong on the red carpet…

 

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The Met Gala 2017: Who Got the Memo?

The Costume Institute Met Gala is undoubtedly the most anticipated non Fashion Week event in the fashion calendar.  It’s the ultimate fancy dress party – guests are given a theme and plenty of time to interpret it, and prep to impress, but recently, the agenda of the guests seems to have shifted a little….

In recent years, what once was regarded as a spectacle of interpretation, the Met Gala now seems something of a blatant advertising board for designers and celebrities.  It’s where naked dressing is taken up a notch under the paper thin excuse of it being appropriate because it’s a costume party.  It’s where beautiful bodies are shown off, and where designers shamelessly showcase key pieces from their collections and archives, whether they fit the brief or not.  Tut tut.

Gone are the days when the majority would go to town with the theme, these days there are a select few who really push the boat out when it comes to dressing to the theme and Rihanna is leading that pack every year.

The 2017 Met Gala celebrated the career of Rei Kawakubo of Comme des Garçons, the only living designer since Yves Saint Laurent in 1983 to be the sole subject of the Metropolitan Museum’s annual gala and exhibition.

“Rei Kawakubo is one of the most important and influential designers of the past 40 years, by inviting us to rethink fashion as a site of constant creation, recreation, and hybridity, she has defined the aesthetics of our time.” Andrew Bolton, Curator of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute.

Met Gala 2017 Rei Kawakubo Comme des Garçons
Met Gala 2017 Rei Kawakubo Comme des Garçons
Met Gala 2017 Rei Kawakubo Comme des Garçons
Met Gala 2017 Rei Kawakubo Comme des Garçons
Met Gala 2017 Rei Kawakubo Comme des Garçons

Kawakubo is famed for her structured, oversized pieces that frame and elongate the body’s proportions, for her razor sharp black bob and her poker face.  Avant garde fashion pieces that transcend fashion seasons and are widely regarded as art, paired with uber striking beauty looks to merge the person with the piece.  So you can forgive me for having high expectations for this year’s Met Gala red carpet.

Here are five people who definitely got the memo in terms of dressing to the theme:

RIHANNA

Never one to be ignored, Rihanna takes the Met Gala theme VERY seriously.  Wearing Comme des Garçons (natch) FW16, she was the personification of the theme and made pretty much everyone else irrelevant within three strides of the carpet.  Kudos Rih.

KATY PERRY

Looking like Beetlejuice’s bride in blood red Margiela by john galliano, Katy took the theme and ran with it.  It’s definitely not one of my favourites but remember Voyeurs, this isn’t a Best Dressed List, that comes next.

LILY COLLINS

Lily did what Kawakubo does so well in her runway shows, she used her beauty look to extend her outfit to her face.  This whole look has divided opinion but in terms of the brief, she freaking nailed it and that Kawakubo tribute hairstyle surely earns the girl extra credit right?

HELEN LASICHANCH

Now this is one stylish mama, she took the theme and wore a very famous Comme des Garçons look straight off the runway dubbed The Teletubby because, well, she looks exactly like everyone’s favourite teletubby.  Not the biggest WTF moment for me, but not far off although you can’t criticise anyone who runs to theme – them’s the rules Voyeurs.

TRACEE ELLIS ROSS

Absolutely nailed it.  ‘Nuff said.  She understood the theme, she knew what she wanted to do with it, and she did it with a smile, because she knew she rocked it.

Ok, so now we know who can read, but who got their invite and said a big fat “Fuck It” to Anna Wintour and decided to make up their own theme?

ZENDAYA

Y’all know I’ve got a lot of love for this girl, she does fashion so well.  now whilst there’s no denying she looks freaking amazes in this super pretty Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda dress, the theme has been lost in translation somewhere.  Go to the bottom of the class Z, must try harder.

PRIYANKA CHOPRA

We can only assume that poor Priyanka got lost on the way to an Inspector Gadget convention and wound up on the carpet at the Met Gala.  There’s literally no other explanation for this weird trench coat ensemble.

SELENA GOMEZ

Boooooring.  This girl does one look: pretty and feminine.  Sure she does it well but the Met Gala is a place to push fashion boundaries, to wear exciting tribute costumes that are beyond fashion.  It’s where fashion meets art and this,  this is high school prom at best.  Leave it on Abel’s floor Selena.

KENDALL JENNER

Say hello to the biggest WTF moment of the night.  This La Perla dress is made with no fabric at all.  It’s literally made from fine silk spun thread and beads (I’m not saying that for effect Voyeurs, that’s direct from La Perla).  Taking naked dressing to new heights (or should that be lows?) and showcasing a pout to rival sister Kylie’s.

BELLA HADID

 

Wearing an Alexander Wang body suit cut to showcase her figure, during their interview, the pair basically told the crew that as her “body is the body of our generation”, they chose that as their theme.  You heard it here Voyeurs, Bella Hadid is waaaaaaayyy more important than the theme or dresscode of any event she’s invited to.  That’s her off my birthday party invite list – she’ll be gutted too, we’re going trampolining.

So, the moral of this tale?  If you’re invited to an event and there’s a dress code or theme, dress to it, don’t be a douche.

Pixie xo

 

 

Categories: Beauty, Fashion, Uncategorized

Celebs Wear High Street for the 2017 Met Gala

We know that the Great British high street gives us access to some of the hottest trends fresh off the runway at affordable prices, and even has a knack of creating and spinning its very own micro trends.  The high street is also coming up roses with some pretty awesome bridal offerings from Topshop, ASOS, Primark and many more in the pipeline.  We know that the high street is good.

When it comes to dressing big name celebrities for the Met Gala, we’re used to seeing Oscar de la Renta, Alessandro Michele’s Gucci reborn, Tom Ford and Chanel.  There’s a new breed of celebrity however, who turns to the high street for their big moment.  Fair enough it’s often bespoke and / or embellished, but it’s 100% from the high street brands we know and love and it’s becoming an increasingly popular choice, particularly amongst the Victoria’s Secret Angels.

In Philip Green’s harem – the Topshop girls.  Most of the VS Angels opted for the high street for this year’s Kawakubo / Comme des Garcons themed Met Gala in New York.  if you ignore the fact that they were so wide of the theme they might as well have been somewhere else, they all looked pretty damn awesome.

CANDICE SWANEPOEL in Topshop

Candice Swanepoel had a black swan moment and yes, that’s all Topshop, accentuating her tiny waist and billowing from the hips, this dress is an absolute showstopper.

BEE PRINSLOO in Topshop

The new mum cuts a fine figure in this white sheath dress from Topshop custom.

SISTENE STALLONE in Topshop

The Topshop muse had a hand in creating her own chainmail effect dress specially for the Met Gala.

JOAN SMALLS in Topshop

A vision in red, Joan Smalls looks freaking amazes in this custom Topshop gown, wearing that weird lip paint that they’ve all started wearing in TOWIE.

SOFIA RICHIE in Topshop

Yeah, there’s always one who gets it wrong and this time it’s Sofia’s turn.  This tinfoil disaster looks like exactly what it is, fast fashion at a high profile event.  It’s really making me crave a baked potato though….

ASHLEY GRAHAM in H&M

Looking like the dancing lady emoji, Ashley Graham stepped out in the least H&M looking H&M dress you’ve ever seen.

NICKI MINAJ in H&M

Her Minajesty wore an H&M dress with a subtle Kawakubo face detailing, at the waist.

JOURDAN DUNN in H&M

Supermodel Jourdan Dunn looks amazing in this monochrome & pinstripe ensemble by high street favourite H&M

SASHA LANE in H&M

Of all the dresses which came from high street retailers, this one is my favourite.  It’s current, has some awesome detailing and it looks gorgeous.

STELLA MAXWELL in H&M

Now this one is a bit special Voyeurs, with vintage detailing, it’s hard to believe this VS Angel’s beaded dress was made by H&M.  Definitely Oscar worthy.

So there you have it Voyeurs, these ladies have some of the world’s biggest and best designers on speed dial and they still opted for high street.  Yes, alright, every piece you see here is bespoke so you can’t necessarily buy it off the rack so to speak but I’ve no doubt you’ll be seeing spin-offs of these gowns popping up in both Topshop and H&M very soon.

Pixie xo

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The Tyne & Wear Lifestyle Awards 2016

Last week businesses and fashionistas from all over the North East gathered at the Discovery Museum in Newcastle to celebrate the inaugural Tyne & Wear Lifestyle Awards, broadcast live on Made in Tyne & Wear.

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With twelve categories, the ceremony toasted a whole range of businesses, ultimately compiling a guide to everything that’s awesome about the North East in one handy list.  I swept up the train of my Claire Pettibone Romantique dress and sped over to the Discovery Museum to bring you the lowdown….

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Our venue for the evening, The Discovery Museum is an imposing, red brick building which houses treasures from all over the region and as an event venue it’s pretty special.  As we make our way up to the Grand Hall hidden away in the roof space, the internal metal structure exposed, this truly is the jewel in the museum’s crown and the perfect place for a Geordie knees up.

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I bumped into fellow Blogger Anth May wearing a fitted TopMan suit and he instantly became my designated date for the evening.  After being interviewed for a live edition of The Lowdown about red carpet fashion and new season trends (Did you catch it Voyeurs?) we were seated for a three course dinner inspired by North East delicacies including pease pudding and even a stottie. (High five whoever shoehorned that on to the menu).  We shared a table with North East favourites Donna Petch from North East Hub and Joe Sexton from cookery show Fit in the Kitchen.

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Pre-show entertainment came in the form of a comedy-fest from Britain’s Got Talent favourites The Mimic Men and as the entire night’s proceedings were broadcast live on TV, the audience were given a jovial reminder on etiquette for fucks, buggers and See You Next Tuesdays before the show got underway.

Our hosts for the evening were trio Peter, Mel and Hazel –  you’ll recognise them from The Lowdown, who provided the links, glamour and humour between awards, all whilst looking more dapper than ever.  The girls wore aqua blue embellished evening dresses and Peter looked uber handsome in a black dinner suit, (you’ve set the bar high guys, remember, you’ve got to better this next year!)

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Guest presenters from all over the region and further afield dished out awards to the best North East businesses, as voted for by the public.  I was asked to present the award for Best Fashion Retailer which went to Gosforth boutique Have To Love and owner Kate Walton told me she was ecstatic to have won.

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At the end of the evening, a special Tyne & Wear Legend Award was given to Colin Burgin-Plews, otherwise known as Big Pink dress, for selflessly dedicating his time to innovative ways of raising funds for Cancer Awareness charities.  Kudos Colin, I think you’re pretty damn awesome.

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Once the awards were concluded there was just one thing left to do, party the night away.

For one night only, the best of the best in the North East assembled under one roof, just like the Avengers did – although they did it on a plane – and danced the night away.  And if there’s one thing we don’t need an award for in Tyne & Wear it’s partying, we’ve got that one covered….

Pixie xo

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Tyne & Wear Lifestyle Award Winners:

Best Coffee Shop – Mister Woods

Best Pub – City Tavern

Best Fashion Retailer – Have To Love

Best Hair and Beauty Salon – Patrick Forster Barber and Shop

Best Hotel – Malmaison

Best Bar – The Botanist

Best Cultural Attraction – National Glass Centre

Best Restaurant – River Beat

Best Club – House of Smith

Best Fitness Facility – Model Health

Best Live Experience – Great North Run

Tyne & Wear Legend Award – Colin Burgin-Plews (Big Pink Dress)

Categories: Fashion, North East, Pixie, Uncategorized

The 2016 Tyne & Wear Lifestyle Awards

On Wednesday October 19th the Newcastle Discovery Museum will play host to the first ever Tyne and Wear Lifestyle Awards.  Organised by MADE TV and following on from the success of similar awards shows in Bristol and London, this time, it’s our turn.

Quayside, Millenium Bridge & The Sage

After an initial nomination period where the public and proud businesses from across the region put themselves up for the prestigious awards, a shortlist of the most popular was combined and members of the public were asked to vote for their favourites.  From Best Fashion Retailer to Best food & Drink Outlet, the Lifestyle Awards is really an essential list of everything that’s awesome about our region.

The awards ceremony itself promises to be like nothing the North East has been seen before, from the amazing venue with its beautiful room in the eaves, to the live TV broadcast, so you Voyeurs, will find out the results at the same time as the winners do, how cool is that?!

The best bit?  I’ll be there live from the Lifestyle Awards bringing you the red carpet arrivals, and I’m also presenting the award to the best Fashion Retailer (natch).

Flagship show The Lowdown will also be live from 7pm on Wednesday with Hazel, Mel and Peter so be sure to tune in to grab a front row seat.

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So, whether you’re from the North East or not, this is one TV event that should be marked in your calendar, consider it your guide to What’s Hot in the North East right now, after all, this has been voted for by you guys….

See you there!

Pixie xo

Tune In

The next time you can catch The Tyne and Wear Lifestyle Awards on Made In Tyne & Wear is:

  • 9:00 pm, Wednesday 19th October – Tyne and Wear Lifestyle Awards (Episode 1).
  • 10:00 pm, Friday 21st October – Tyne and Wear Lifestyle Awards (Episode 2).
  • 10:00 am, Saturday 22nd October – Tyne and Wear Lifestyle Awards (Episode 2).
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