I will be on BBC Breakfast TV talking about airbrushing in advertising and magazines. The issue that has raised its head this time is that of the photograph of an overly-zealous-airbrushing and unrealistic photo of Twiggy as the face of an anti -ageing face cream.
I believe that airbrushing is ok when used conservatively, to gently enhance, sharpen or tweak. But not when used to promote unrealistic images for children, teens, young women, or indeed any women to aspire to and thereby believe that "PERFECTION" is all. No one is perfect- certainly no celebrity I've ever styled!
ALL women can make the best of themselves with clever dressing, well- fitting lingerie, makeup tricks and hair styling, whatever their age, shape and size. The message from magazines and advertisers should be about the "feel good" factor, not one that increases insecurities to achieve the impossible
I was sent a set of the brand new Nicky Clarke Straighteners to try out on my clients. These irons are by strange coincidence exactly the same deep red colour as my SONY VAIO laptop from which I present my "Discover the New You" makeover masterclasses.
This deep metallic red is my own branding colour - so already I am loving the straighteners. As a stylist, it's cool when everything coordinates and looks wonderful together!
They do have a very classy and expensive look and performed well, with a switch to more efficiently straighten fine or thick hair and a super-fast heat-up. Apparently the recommended retail price is ?89.99. They could be the new competition to GHD's.......
I was the "celebrity makeover" prize auctioned at the Vision Charity Ball at Grosvenor house.
As it was last Saturday night I absolutely HAD to Sky Plus the semi-final of X Factor! Still not sure who I would like to win..... maybe little cute Jo!
The Vision Charity supports visually impaired and dyslexic children and does a fantastic job. It is fantastic to be able to support and raise money for charities that help children. David Ginola was there as the main Celebrity patron -he is soooo good looking. Rory Bremner was the host.
