Curious what's up for 2013, beauty department-wise?

Here's a few I've seen both on Spring/Summer 2013 fashion and beauty trends and some that's making it's way from the past few months.

Long luscious lashes - lash extension salons will love this new trend and so do you, I promise. Nothing like long lashes to give that quick perk-me-up look. Curled and columized lashes do help enhance anybody's features and immediately draw positive attention. i-Lash salon so far is the only lash extenstion salon I've tried and they have great service. Can't commit? go for Majolica Majorca Lash King for bold lashes. Seriously, that mascara is the bomb!

Braids - one trend that Iwould not be able to follow unless I get someone do this for me. Seen on many fashion runways, the Katniss Everdeen hair trend is not wanning one bit. So, go on youtube and practice the fishtail, french or whatever braid that you want to perfect. Keep your hair in tip top shape with Syoss Professional Performance Repair Therapy. Braids can be a bit harsh on the hair, you know.

Strong brows - Brooklyn Shield's will be happy to hear this. I love that strong brows are in. But try toning down the colors when doing strong brows. ontouring best pair strong brows. Define your eyes, cheeks and nose. Use pencil liner instead of gel or eyeliner for a softer touch.

Vintage-y hair - think volume and curls. Classic hair look that makes you think of Norma Jean Baker and Katherine Hepburn. Nothing like short bangs or cropped up 'do. More on waves and natural allure. So, whip out those roller and silk night cap and wake up to wavy locks everyday! I love using Bounce Whip Mousse from L'oreal Professionel. It's the best!

Metallic Eyes - a trend I'm dying to try out again. Been pretty tamed for the past year and I think with the economy booming, designers and brands aren't afraid to use colors and metallic is one of it. With lots of mineral makeup made from Ellana Minerals, Krave Minerals and Virginia Olsen, creating this look is easy!

Nude Nail Polishes - Something's got to give this season, and nails have taken the bullet. Taupe, pail pink, tans will be the best choices for this season. No worries, nude nails actually exudes elegance and class. Something I think many of us, working women will appreciate. I like Caronia's Touch of Beige and Touch of Tan (I know many who will agree with me on this!).

Bright Red Lips - Yes, no need to put those holiday red lips to rest. You can still whip them out from time to time this season MAC Red and Lady Danger are a good choice. My favorite? Chanel Rouge Allure in Passion.

Deep Side Part hair - a carry on of the strong brows look. Sleek hair pairs well with the dimension of strong brows. Structured is the key for the season and one of the best way to achieve it is through this kind of hair look. Don't forget to apply a bit of Kerastase Elixir Ultime for a sleeker and shiny hair. On a budget, Snoe Beauty Hair Glaze will do!

Matte Lips - a trend that will never waiver. Why not? It's the best lippies there is. No matter how drying some matte lipstick formulas are, it still gives that flattering look, especially for pouty lips like mine. Go for the Shu Uemura Matte Rouge Deluxe or Bobbi Brown Matte Lipsticks. I just love these, too. Of course, no need to mention MAC's Ruby Woo.

I'm glad I'm not seeing a lot of those dewy finish makeup look and that trends now play on our features than entirely change them.

What are you excited about for this year's beauty trend? :)

Reality:

Ellana Mineral Foundation

MAC Ruby Woo Red Lipstick

Shu Uemura Blush in P Medium Red 175

L'oreal Super Liner Lasting Silky Crayon

Lancome Hypnose Doll Eyes Mascara

Products used:
Max Factor Weightless Foundation in Brown Hessian
Ellana Loose Powder Foundation Hazelnut Intensive Blend
ELF Countouring Blush & Bronzing Powder
Model Co. Designer Browz Kit in medium


For the Eyes:
Ellana Eye Primer
Ellana Multipurpose Powder in Dainty
Ellana Multipurpose Powder in Paradise
Fanny Serrano Gel Liner
Max Factor Lash Extention Effect Mascara




This look is pretty much barely there and would just blend onto my skintone as hour. For days when i know I won't be attending a big party or event, I try tame down my makeup (God knows, how hard that is for me!). So here it's pretty much jusr accentuating and shading. No bright colors whatsoever.

I've recently acquired the whole collection of Honey Bronze from The Body Shop but with the rain and eveything, taking photos of them has been sort of impossible. Now that the sun is shining yet again, I now have a chance to them to you! So excited about this since I'm really a bronzer addict. :)

Contest alert!!

Show me your latest Neutral of Everyday FOTD! :) Send them in via the photo link of my Disqus comment box. I'll pick one to win a nice mascara and BB Cream from Maybelline! :)

How to join:

1. Make a A neutral or everyday Face Of The Day Look and provide me with a short description on how you came up with that look.
2. You must be a subscriber of Shen's Addiction (Check out sidebar to subscribe)
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6. Comment below that you've join the contest and complete the sentence: "I use makeup when __________."
7. You're Done

Deadline of entries is on August 30, 2011.

The Winner will be announced on September 7, 2011 through a blog post. Photos will be posted in the blog post.

Winners have 30 days to collect their prizes from date of announcement.

One entry per contestant. :) Sending in of your photo implies that you give Shen's Addiction blog/website and Me (Lee Shen E. Gee), blog/website owner, the right of the use of such photo on this blog/website. Posting of the photo will only be for the purpose of this contest and not for anything else.

Enjoy and Good Luck!

Face:
Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation (Warm Beige)
Revlon Beyond Natural Concealer and Highlighter (310)
Ellana Mineral Foundation (French Vanilla)
Maybelline Clear Smooth Blush (Fresh Rose)
MAC Bronzing Powder (Refined Golden)



Eyes:
Urban Decay Naked Palette
Maybelline EyeStudio Gel Liner
Majolica Majorca Lash Expander Frame Plus Mascara
MAC Eye Khol (Fascinating)
Model Co Eyebrowz Designer Brow Kit (Medium)





There you have it, a very simple morning look.

Mantra today is "I'm not sleepy!"

You know how much  I love putting on eyeliner. But the thing about eyeliner especially the gel liner ones that you need to use brush, it's just damn too difficult to clean the brush all the time. Most of the time, I ruin my brushes from cleaning them with the usual dishwashing liquid and water. And when the liner dries up on to the brush, it's so much more tedious to remove it that stains remain and the brush look utterly disgusting.

But since I've been cleaning my eyeliner brushes with the Ellana Oil-Free Brush Cleaner, I find no excuse not to use and even bring my gel liner when i go out of town. Just recently, I got myself a small bottle of this brush cleaning wonder to take it with me to Tagaytay this weekend. It's just so much easier to use eyeliner brush when you know how easy it is to clean it.

Another FOTD!

What a rainy week we are having! Getting around has been a little difficult because I hate driving when it rains and and I get a bit more lazier to do things. Sorry for the lack of posts! :) Will try to make it up to do next time!

This is probably one of the simpliest FOTD I've done and many of you may not be impressed at all. I told you on my previous FOTD that I was finishing up the left over products on my ellana pots. This time, I decided to use my favorite purple/violet eye shadows from their collection, Pixie and Laugh. I also added a touch of Belle (a soft shimmery frost pink) and a little of Delicate (a taupe brown frost and a personal favorite).



You know what I noticed? Ellana eyeshadows hardly creases! I forgot how well this eye shadow blends on my lids. It's been so long since I used these eye shadows that I forget how great they are. It definitely lasts a lot longer than the non-mineral I've used.

Of course, I use an eye primer... but then, even with an eye primer such as Urban Decay, Smashbox, Etude House and Too Faced, my eye shadow still creases at the end of the day.

So, yes... I think I'm renewing my relationship with Ellana (and other mineral eye products) from now on. :)





I dream of weekend already. I will be joining a Clean Up at Hamilo Coast. I'm so excited. But the call time is 4 AM!! I do hope I can get up early! Else, I have no choice but stay up all night. LOL!

Til next time, girls!! Gotta catch up on some Zzzz's!!

much love,
Shen