Be Inspired - Pantone Colour of the Year 2017 'Greenery'

Spring is just around the corner... hopefully!

What better way to put a spring into our step during gloomy January than with an inspired fresh start to the New Year.

The Pantone Colour of 2017 is shade 'Greenery', let this 'nature inspired' colour give you inspiration to style anything from your home to your clothing.



Style your home:
Accessorise with accents of green including cushions, throws, vases and ornaments.











Style your Wedding:
Hair crowns, flowers and bouquets can all look stunning in shades of green.
Go bold and choose green shoes, jewellery or even bridesmaids dresses.













Fashion Styling:
The spring summer shows had many versatile green looks, if you aren't feeling that brave why not opt for a green belt or handbag instead.









Inspire your beauty regime:
Green shadows look great on brown eyes and pretty good on blue eyes too for that matter, it makes a gorgeous contrast so will make your eyes really stand out. Be bold with eyeshadow or go subtle with a little green liner.  If green makeup really is too much for you why not brighten your day with a green nail polish.













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Pantone 2015 Colour of the year inspiration!

Marsala is the 2015 Pantone colour of the year.

Use Marsala to be inspired ...

Consider the tones of this colour in fashion and make-up, use it to help you make new changes to what you wear and how you choose to wear it.

Think about it when dining, visiting new places, decorating your home and deciding what accessories compliment a look.

Description of the colour 'An earthy wine red'.

Beauty Advent 'Make-up is Art': December 5th

Inspiration Lavender

I am a little obsessed with the colour lavender at the moment.  See some of my inspiration below. 

To see my daily inspirations you can also follow me on Pinterest here: http://pinterest.com/nikimakeup/

Louise Gray for TOPSHOP

I have recently purchased three of the four new nail colours designed by Louise Grey, British-born designer who studied at Glasgow School of Art and Central Saint Martins. Colours include junkyard (glitter blue), hat trick (green glitter) and Dart (orange glitter). Altogether there is a twelve piece make up collection built around Louise's love of colour and texture. I love the bright and sparkly nail colours so if you get a chance pop in to your local TOPSHOP and take a look.

Autumn/winter make up trends 2012

Wow!It is that time of year again and I find myself looking forward to the autumn/winter make up trends. If you want to know what to wear and how to wear it then read on...

The most important word to remember is 'colour', it really is in abundance from statement red lips to bright peacock coloured eyes. For serious eye emphasis opt for bright shades of blues, emerald greens, pinks and purples. Also look out for shades of coloured mascara's as these are also back on the fashionista scene. For bold statement lips opt for berry tones, burgundy reds, even purples. Make cheeks more pronounced this autumn/winter with spots of colour; try a rose, pale pink or terracotta.

So now you know what colours to look for just how do you wear them?The trick is to make the trends adapt to you and your style. Make bright eye colours more wearable by smudging them just around the lash line rather than over the entire eyelid. This will achieve a subtle and ultimately more desirable sultry effect. If coloured eyeshadow is still a daunting prospect opt for a flick of eyeliner and coloured mascara with no eyeshadow at all.

If a statement lip seems more appealing than making up your eyes but that burgandy red you have just purchased still looks too daring create a softer stain of the lip colour by patting on with your finger tip or mix a little of the colour with a gloss to create your very own sheer glossy version.

If all of this still seems like too much effort you could change just one simple step in your make up routine like blusher. Try applying it in a new way by adding a spot of colour on the cheeks then blending well, maybe try choosing a new shade aswell. It really is amazing how by making just one small change can update your look and make you feel great.