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– In collaboration with Sweet Lashes –

BEFORE & AFTER with the lashes “Gabbi“

BEFORE & AFTER with the lashes “Ramina“

Gabriella har sminkat mig sedan jag var 18 år gammal och när hon lanserade sitt eget lösfransmärke så var det ingen som var gladare än jag. Även om mina egna fransar är rätt långa så älskar jag att leka med lösfransar, och jag har sedan hon lanserade Sweed lashes BARA använt deras fransar. De är inte bara superenkla att fästa, utan om man drar av dem försiktigt så går det att ta bort limmet och använda dem flera gånger om.

Fransarna “Gabbi” (som jag använder till galor och fest) och “Ramina” (som jag ibland använder till plåtningar när jag vill få lite mer volym på fransarna) är mina favoriter, förutom singelfransarna då. De är bäst. På bilderna ovan kan ni se före och efter! Det är såklart finare med ögonskuggor osv men jag ville inte sminka ögat för mycket för att jag vill att ni ska se skillnaden ordentligt, men en tunn eyeliner målade jag på (samt pyttelite mascara) för att få fransarna att smälta in bättre.

Jag har nu fixat så att ni läsare får 20% rabatt på er beställning på sweedlashes.com! Koden ni ska använda då är kenza20 och den är giltig till den 29e februari. :-)

// Gabriella has done my make up since I was 18 years old and when she launched her own false lash brand nobody was happier than me. Even though my own lashes are pretty long I still love playing with false lashes, and since Sweed lashes launched I have ONLY used their lashes. They’re super easy to use and if you remove them carefully you can remove the glue and use them over and over again.

The lashes “Gabbi” (I use these for galas and parties) and “Ramina” (I use these sometimes for photoshoots when I want a bit more volume) are my favorites, well except for the single lashes. Those are the best. You can see the before & after above! Of course it’s prettier with eyeshadows etc but I didn’t want to put too much make up on because I wanted you to see the difference, but I did put on some eyeliner (and a liiiitle bit mascara) to make the lashes blend in better.

I asked for a discount for you guys so now you can get 20% off on your order at sweedlashes.com! Use the code kenza20, it’s valid until the 29th. :-)

Our make up favorites! And me putting on my favorite Sweed lashes, the “All black” single lashes.

– This post is in collaboration with Sweed lashes.

THE MAKE UP WE USED IN CAPE TOWN

SKIN

Primer: Glow Maximizer, Dior.
Concealer: Terrybly Densiliss 3, By Terry.
Foundation: Terrybly Densiliss 7.5, By Terry.
Powder: Wonder Powder “Gobi”, Make up Store.
Highlighter: Soft & Gentle, MAC.
Contouring: Light/Medium, Anastasia Beverly Hills.
Blush: L’Orchidee Highlighting Blush, Sisley.
Setting spray: Fix Make-up, Clarins.
Body: Goodness Body Oil, Dove. Huile Rrodigieuse Or, Nuxe (for even more golden shimmer).
Brushes: By Terry

Gabriella says: Since the base is the most important thing in the whole make up, it’s very important to do a base that lasts all day and looks flawless. Even though we were shooting in the sun for 10 hours a day in 35 degrees, I barely touched Kenzas skin during the day because the make up lasted all day. What I do is that I always mix a little bit of the Glow Maximizer in the foundation as well to get more luster, and then the Wonder Powder gives a nice finish and keeps the make up in place. So for the base: first primer in the whole face, then concealer + foundation (with a bit of primer in it). Powder all over. Then contouring and highlighting + blush. Finish with the setting spray.

EYES

Eyeprimer: Clear, Make up Store.
Eyeshadow: The nudes palette, Maybelline.
White eyepencil: Inliner Blonde, IsaDora.
Brown eyepencil: By Terry.
False lashes: All Black, Sweed Lashes (Gabbi, Beroe and Ramina also shown in the photos).
Mascara: Define-a-lash, Maybelline.
Eyebrows: Dip Brow Pomade, Anastasia + Tri Brow, Make Up Store.

Gabriella says: Kenza feels most comfortable with smokey eyes in brown/bronze colors so we more or less always go for that look. On the other hand she likes playing with different lashes! In Cape Town we only used the single lashes “All black”, but when I do her make up for galas/parties we go for “Gabbi” or “Ramina”. I use the white eyepencil on the waterline to open up the eye, and the brown eyepencil between the lashes (instead of eyeliner when we want to do a softer look) to make them look fuller.

LIPS

For these lips: Lip pencil no5 burgundy, Sisley on the whole lip + Rouge Terrybly no 101, By Terry in the middle of the lip for the ombre effect (makes the lips look fuller!)
For these lips: Rouge Terrybly no 101, By Terry.
For these lips: Rouge Pur Coutur no 70, YSL. Kenzas favorite color.
For these lips: Rouge Pur Coutur no 66 + Terrybly Lip Pencil no1, By Terry.
Lip balm: Eight hour cream, Elizabeth Arden.
Lipgloss: Phyto Lip Gloss Nude, Sisley.

GABRIELLA’S FALSE LASH TIPS

The most important thing is to choose a falses lash that is easy to work with and attach. I always use Sweed because it adapts to the shape of the eye and stays there all day.

1. Pick a false lash that suits the size of your eye and the result you’re looking for. If you have small eyes you need a smaller lash. If you have big eyes you can wear a bigger lash and still make it look natural.
2. Does the size of the false lash matches the size of your eye? If not, you can cut off a little part from the outer edge.
3. Add glue to the false lash and let it dry for 30 seconds (this is very important!) before you attach it as close as possible to your own lash line.
4. Finish with mascara and carefully rub the brush from side to side to mix your own lashes with the false lashes.

Thanks K for having me! Follow me on instagram @gabriellaelio for more beauty tips.

Sneak peak of a glitter shoot we also did. Lipstick from Louboutin.

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I’m wearing dress Lara from IvyRevel (size 34) // sandals from Asos // bracelet from Zanzlöza zmycken // sunglasses from Karen Walker // Chanel boy bag

Den perfekta lilla sommarklänningen! Är helt kär i den! Finns även en lång variant i svart med kort ärm och slitsar på sidorna.. Sååå fin! Den ska ni också få se på snart. :-)

Nu ska jag packa det sista och sedan ska vi köra mot flygplatsen… Det är lite tråkigt att åka härifrån men jag ser fram emot att komma hem till Aleks och Mani, samt att se vårt nya kontor!! Aleks har skickat bilder och det såg jättefint ut.

// The perfect little summer dress! I’m so in love with it! We also have a long version in black with short sleeves and slits in the sides.. It’s so pretty! I’ll show you that one soon. :-)

Now I’m gonna pack the last stuff and then we’re heading to the airport… It’s a bit sad to leave this place but I’m looking forward to coming home to Aleks and Mani, and to see our new office!! Aleks has sent me photos and it looks really nice.