It’s Friday night and we’re getting ready for a glamorous night out in London town. We’ve got our Kalda party dress on, dazzling sequin encrusted heels, a chunky Nicholas King cuff, wet look Wolford Satin De Luxe Tights and some Alexander Wang arm candy. All that’s missing is a seductive smokey eye, but for that too, we’ve got you covered. Make sure you’ve got a good brush to diffuse your shadow – we love the Nars Yachico one. Alternatively try Ellis Faas creamy eyes – a liquid shadow that transforms into a powder on application. For a more dramatic look trace your eyeline with the Nars stylo pen liner which is effortless to apply. Then supersize your lashes with the Shu Uemura Curler and Chantecaille Faux Cils mascara, which regenerates and well as lengthens. Finish with the Hourglass Film Noir lash lacquer – a beauty secret weapon that will layer over the mascara to give you the look of false eyelashes.
The new beauty treatment rooms are now taking bookings, so whether you’re desperate to get away from the Oxford Street crowds or you’d like to treat someone to a little Christmas pampering look no further than our peaceful havens of tranquility right over Carnaby Street.
Visit the Decléor room for an indulgent candlelit massage, Aveda for a skin resurfacing facial or Dermalogica for a completely bespoke skin treatment based on their Face Mapping analysis. Plus don’t forget the Queen Mary Room which hosts a different pop-up spa each week and The Margaret Dabbs Sole Spa – an absolute delight for world-weary feet.
Watch our Hourglass tutorial to create the perfect party-ready look, with a femme fatale red lip
and classic Hollywood lined eyes. To perfect this vintage style the expert team used a range of must-have beauty products including the renowned Veil Primer, secret weapon Film Noir lash lacquer for dramatic eyes and classic Femme Rouge red lipstick in Icon, all available exclusively at Liberty.
On Saturday we were delighted to welcome Hourglass‘ Artistic Director Gina Brooke to the store. Those of you lucky enough to secure a consultation with the renowned make-up artist were treated to her expert advice and a complimentary make-over. For the rest of you we thought we’d ask Gina a few questions…
How did you break into the beauty industry?
I’ve always been obsessed with anything beauty-related, but I also loved art and chose to go to art school. While I was at school, my fit model asked me to do her makeup for a photo shoot – the pictures were published in a magazine and I was asked to do another job. I then began to work so many shoots that I dropped out of art school and began working full time in the beauty business…it was the best decision I ever made.
What makes Hourglass stand out?
Hourglass is a very special brand. The products are innovative, elegant and have the highest quality ingredients. Each and every product either contains anti-aging properties and/or leaves out harmful ingredients, such as parabens, sulfates, etc.
Which beauty products help you to get through a long day?
I always carry a red lipstick by Hourglass called Femme Rouge in Raven – it’s loaded with rich pigments and it’s the perfect pick me up. Like my credit card, I never leave home without it.
Do you have any secrets for long lasting make-up?
Primers are an excellent way to ensure long wearing makeup. I recommend Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer which is sweat proof, waterproof and protects the skin from UVA and UVB rays. It also eliminates redness, softens fine lines and creates a seamless canvas for makeup.
What is a hot trend for Fall?
I’m not one to follow trends but I do love a modern cat-eye. I’m obsessed with Script Precision Liner by Hourglass because it has a super-fine tip to create beautifully defined eyes. The trick is to wing out the top line first and then connect with the bottom from the corner of the eye. Finish with Film Noir Lash Lacquer by Hourglass. It’s a shiny black topcoat that goes on over your mascara to instantly create sexy, dark, and glossy looking lashes.
What’s your beauty philosophy?
There are no rules when it comes to make-up: the possibilities are endless.
Gina Brooke, Artistic Director of Hourglass, will be in store this Saturday offering special make-up consultation appointments. Having made up some of the most famous faces in the world including Madonna, Anne Hathaway and Gwen Stefani, this is a unique opportunity to have Gina create a new look specially for you. She’ll be in store this Saturday 22nd October from 3-6pm. To book your consultation please call 020 7734 1234 ext 2632
Gina is famed for her miraculous feats of lash architecture, and we certainly can’t get enough of the Hourglass Film Noir Lash Laquer – which paints on over your mascara for a dramatic false lash effect. Gina also recommends the Femme Rouge Lipsticks,
“These are my all time favorite lipsticks which I cannot live without, both professionally and personally. The pigments are so beautiful and the texture exudes luxury…try Fable, Fever, Grace and Raven.”
Hourglass cosmetics are available exclusively at Liberty
