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If the plethora of smokey eyes on the runway over the years proved anything, it was that you never can have too much of a good thing. The smokey eye – a favourite among women especially during the Twenties, Sixties and Eighties – never really went away. They don’t just make a woman look cooler and hotter (yes, at the same time!) they are also technical feats by makeup gurus and companies to add dimension and draw attention. Tom Ford was one of the first who led the smoke-out soiree with gunmetal eyeshadow and mascara. This was followed closely by Erdem and Max Mara. Then, Marc Jacobs took bejewelled tones such as amethyst up, up and away with dramatic wings. Naeem Khan boosted the eye-catching effect of emerald with dashes of silver. Women seeking to elevate this season’s smokey eye game can consider an eyeshadow in metallic finish – like Carolina Herrera’s classic and chic glittering blue, or Jill Stuart’s gold and bronze lids. Here to help you keep the smokey eyes work-ready … [Read more...] about Perfect the smokey eye in 15 minutes with Clarence Lee

Next Prince William and Kate Middleton celebrated their first wedding anniversary yesterday. We take a look at how the Duchess of Cambridge's fashion sense has evolved over the past year, ever since she stepped into royal shoes! I t's been 12 months since the they tied the knot on April 29, 2011, but the hoopla surrounding them continues to build. Although the royal couple decided to celebrate their first anniversary in a rather low-key manner which didn't involve any public appearances, hardly a week goes by without capturing them on camera; particularly Kate, who has won hearts the world over ever since she married her Prince Charming. And more than her gracious demeanour and lovely smile, it's the erstwhile Miss Middleton's fashion statements that attract all the attention -- whatever she wears today is tomorrow's rage! Nominated to several best-dressed list s over the years (even before she was married), she's particularly endeared herself to … [Read more...] about IMAGES: Queen of Style: Kate’s first year

Do you cringe at the mere mention of the word "floral"? Well, there’s a lot more to the floral print trend this Fall / Winter 2018 season than the musky vintage options you have in mind. This once-Granny-esque trend has been given a much-needed reboot by designers. Miuccia Prada boasted the art of digital-style prints while Dior’s Maria Grazia Chiuri turned to skilful artisans to fashion achingly beautiful flower appliques out of fabrics and colourful threads. Meanwhile, Vetement’s resident bad boy Demna Gvasalia took it upon himself to offer a grunge throwback that offered a good measure of insouciance and street cred. Florals are now youthful and fresh. Do yourself a favour and update your wardrobe with the best of what the trend has to offer, stat. GARDEN VARIETY Floral prints don’t exist in just repeat patterns. An oversized flower on the waist or the hemline draws immediate attention as any impactful motif on a vast canvas would. Or mix it up with varying … [Read more...] about How to wear the winter floral trend without looking like grandma’s bed sheets