MTV Europe 2012 Fashion Fails

It's been a while since I've done a Fashion Fail Friday but yesterdays MTV Europe Awards red carpet left me so disturbed I simply could not wait for Friday.

I always expect a little OTT at MTV awards, even more so when it's in Europe but there is quirky and OTT then there is just plain wrong.....

One of my least favorite looks of the night was Heidi Klum. I've seen this dress and those shoes on the runway and even then it was a questionable design choice. It saddens me that Versace is pulling out yea olde designs :( Why Heidi...why???

Coming in a very close second was Rita Ora in Marchesa. In a case of good dresses going bad the problem was not the dress, it was the wearer. Rita gets away with her overly yellow hair with dark roots on most days but it ruins and cheapens an otherwise regal dress.

Kim Kardashian, although not the worst dressed did look like she had tacked on a tail of black plastic bags in a Stephanie Rolland creation reminiscent of Ursula the sea witch. Perhaps we should give her a thumbs up for recycling?

Finally Lana Del Ray has left me somewhat confused. I quite like her midnight blue satin crossover dress but it seems out of place on an MTV red carpet. The bouffant beehive channeling Priscilla Presley back in the days of her marriage to Elvis makes me think Lana has not quite got over Halloween.

Enjoy!
R&M @ GoS
xox

Lipstick Trends - Deep Plums and Mulberry

We've seen an onslaught of deep lips on red carpets and runways in recent times. From mulberry to deep plum to borderline browns.What we love about this new deep trend is that it can be worn by any skin tone.

For fair skin the deepest colors are obviously best worn at night. Those with deeper skin tones can easily wear these colors during the day.

These shades are bold statement lips so stick to the rules of keeping the rest of your make up neutral and soft so your lips can do the talking.

If you're a bit nervous about choosing such bold shades try the following:

Fair skin - opt for deep berry colors
Medium skin - burgundy and maroons are your friends
Dark skin - deep wines and browns will flatter

One of our favourite brands is Face of Australia. They have a few great shades to recreate this look, all under $10! Their products are great quality, provides good wear and best of all is not tested on animals.

We are particularly loving these shades - L to R: Lip Quench SPF 30+ Moisturising Lipstick in Pure Plum, Ruby Delight, Cocoa Cherry

L-R we have Mac cremesheen hang up  a beautiful deep berry for $36. At a bargain busting $4 we have NYX round lipstick in espresso a stunning brown red. Finally we have Chanel Rouge Allure Velvet 41 L'Equise at $33 another cocoa red.



Enjoy!

R&M @ GoS

xox