A lot of people describe being in love with another when they find beauty in their partner at times when they do not have time to adjust or try to improve their look at all. This is when someone finds and adores the natural beauty in the other that shows that no matter what the appearance, you are loved for who you are at the core. This is the aspect that has seemed to get lost in today’s world as people go for superficial or fake first rather than seeking out natural beauty.

            Not that cosmetics and the sale of make-up is the sole contributor to getting away from natural beauty, but it does certainly affect it. Women have and will continue to purchase as much if not more cosmetic products, but all that is asked is to use discretion and find the balance between just enough and too much.

For ten days only during September, lipstick lovers and lashionistas will be able to immerse themselves in the magic of Maybelline as Marie Claire presents the world’s first MAYBELLINE NEW YORK POP-UP SHOP, at 18 Shorts Gardens Covent Garden. Open from the 16th-26th September, the space will be dedicated to backstage beauty, retailing exclusive Maybelline shades and products and showing fashionista’s how to achieve this season’s must-have catwalk looks direct from New York Fashion Week. Marie Claire will be presenting a number of events across the 10 day period from model scouting sessions to a day with a Marie Claire stylist.
The 600 square foot beauty emporium is set to be the first stand-alone retail space that is dedicated to Maybelline New York. Make-up junkies will be able to get their trend fix of fashion-inspired beauty as professional make-up artist’s and industry guru’s offer insider tips on a daily basis through a series of masterclass tutorials and one-to-one advice.
 
As London buzzes with the energy of its own Fashion Week, Marie Claire presents the Maybelline Pop-up shop will provide a thrilling insight into the heady scenes of New York style with an interior that has been designed to embody the elusive ‘it’ factor of the Maybelline girl.
 
Images of Maybelline’s exclusive 2010 Limited Edition Calendar will adorn the walls while lashings of cult Maybelline must-haves and UK exclusives will be on sale, including the NEW Eyestudio Gel Eyeliner which is not set to hit UK shores until 2011.

- Varying tones. Instead of just a single color that is chosen for the wedding palette, choose several shades for your bridesmaid’s attire. Jewel tones are a great choice, they are all complimentary, and still uniform. Your maids can even choose the one that suits their complexion, along with the cut that suits their body type. Not only do they look great, but it will make them confident and comfortable. Choosing practical dresses such as this is also a big favor to them, as they purchase it themselves, this increases the possibility that they can wear it in the future.

- Multi function uses. As mentioned above, choosing a practical dress for your maids not only ensures that they will be comfortable (and look gorgeous) but also that they will wear the dress again to other functions. Great colors for this include dark, navy blue, hunter green, as well as black. These are colors that suit many occasions, and will be a welcome addition to your bridesmaid’s wardrobe.

- Try a boutonniere. This is a single flower, feather, or corsage that is worn on the lapel of the jacket. The groom alone usually wears this, as it is an easy distinction for guests to tell who the lucky man is. This is a great way to integrate the over all floral theme of the wedding into the men’s attire as well. A small flower similar to the bridal bouquet is a great way to tie it all together.

- Wear a unique tie that makes you stand out among the groomsmen. Often this involves your men wearing a solid tie, and yours being of some sort of pattern, or the other way around. Use the tie as another way to bring in the wedding palette, or even have one custom made with a specific pattern you are using. This is the most iconic detail of the men’s attire, so use it to your advantage and be original!