Get Lippy With It

Every area of beauty has its season, and this spring we're all about the lips. Reds have dominated the lipstick colour spectrum for some time but candy-coloured lips are taking over.

As the perfect compromise between pink and purple, fuchsia lipstick is an incredibly versatile lip option. The bold colour can be dressed up or down, depending on your other beauty choices. For a vintage look, plump up your lashes and leave your eyes otherwise minimal. For those who prefer something more modern, wear your hair in a tight ponytail and don bold brows. 

Blossom pink is the ultimate lip colour for those who want to feel extra feminine. This sweet colour is bold, beautiful and perfect for welcoming spring. We are particularly liking matte blossom when paired with minimal eye makeup. The playful colour will brighten up your features while adding a dash of daring colour.

If the last two colours weren't unique enough for you, lilac will certainly meet your expectations. Purple lipstick tones have recently emerged as the latest trend. For girls who prefer lighter coloured lips, lilac lipstick is a fun alternative to bubble gum pink. Suitable for nearly all skin tones, lilac lipstick is fresh, youthful and anything but bland.

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The Latest in Men's Hairstyles

Gentleman  - looking to make a statement with a fresh doo? Well look no further, as we list the top men’s hair trends for 2013: 

Slick Comb Over

Slick Comb Over

The simple comb over hair style has made resurgence in the past year and we haven’t seen the last of the classic look yet. The cut is crucial for having the ability to style in numerous ways, with sides kept short and length on top. This style works best for men with straight hair or hair that can be straightened.

Quirky Quiff

Quirky Quiff

Made famous in the 50’s and 60’s by the likes of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash and the male cast of Grease, the Quiff is a style best achieved with longer, wavy hair. The Quiff is an incredibly versatile hairstyle for men that can be worn neat and conservative or rock ‘n roll wild. The style requires daily upkeep and those willing to put in the time for daily maintenance should rock this bold style.

Slicked Back Undercut

Slicked Back Undercut

As popular today as it was in the 1920s, the slicked back undercut is an appealing style for men who want to spice up their style without having to contribute much to maintenance. The longer the hair on top, the better – for guys with wavy hair, keeping it short to get the straight look is the way to go.

Chic Shaved

Chic Shaved

Looking for a style you can sport with little to no maintenance? The shaved look is right up your ally. Clean, sharp, and defined, this style can be dressed up or down and adds a macho edge.

Medium & Messy

Medium & Messy

The look that currently has all of the tween girls swooning over Harry Styles of One Direction, medium & messy (or more commonly referred to as “Bed Head”) is another viable option for 2013. Deliberate in execution, yet seemingly untamed, this style is best pulled off with medium to long, wavy hair. 

Balayage

2012 saw the continuation of the ombre hair trend - but what's in store for 2013?

The method of balayage coloring emerged in Paris in the 1970s. 'Balayage' is French for “to sweep,” which perfectly describes the art of applying the colouring to the hair in a painting style to create the desired natural look. Balayage became a popular request in salons in the 1990s after the style emerged in the USA.

The balayage technique is a method to subtly apply highlights for a light, sweeping affect that will amp up your hair's tossability and dimension. The balayage technique is a method used to avoid the look of obvious highlights or obnoxious stripes in the hair.

The precise and detailed look of the highlights created with the balayage technique allows for a natural, soft and sunkissed look. These highlights are known for brightening up the face while softening skin tones.

The balayage technique works wonders on both blondes and brunettes. Brunettes can opt for caramel tones while blondes might go for strawberry hues.

Since balayage highlights are created to be subtle and natural, it is not noticeable when they begin to grow out - unlike conventional highlights.