Tuesday 28 May 2019

FAKE BAKE celebrates all things Jodie Comer as Villanelle returns with killer looks...




It’s hard to think back to when Jodie Comer was kind of seen as the second best actress in Doctor Foster. Now, as we await for the return of Killing Eve to BBC1 next month, the best Scouse-born screen assassin in history has written her own place in time. Recently awarded a BAFTA for her performance on the show, looking super-tall and even more chic than ever in Stella McCartney, she probably wouldn’t like to be called a role model, but a role model she most certainly has become for young women everywhere. And when she goes home she rocks up to stay with her mum and dad in her usual bedroom. Our kinda gal.


Ten years ago, it’s unlikely Killing Eve would have ever been made. But now, thanks to the wit of Phoebe Waller-Bridge and a stellar cast also including Sandra Oh and Fiona Shaw, it’s a storyline filled with intrigue, an odd sense of romance and a few blood chilling moments. And, of course, the first season also made Jodie Comer into a real star, and Villanelle’s wardrobe created our favourite TV visual of the year, with that pink Molly Goddard dress.


But what about Season 2? Well, Jodie is working with the same amazing stylist: Elizabeth Saltzman. Together, they have put together a wardrobe that is chosen to reflect the way Villanelle shops, so there are designer names, vintage finds and and online arrivals. Whether it’s Armani, Louis Vuitton or Hermes, our fave hitwoman has expensive tastes but she does have a well paid job…..

This season is already showing in the US, so we have been trying to avoid spoilers, but we have definitely been catching up on some of the stills and images that have been released to showcase Villanelle’s wardrobe and this one is, hands down, the best of a very stylish bunch.


The shirt, by Rosie Assoulin, has already been a bestseller in America. The pink Kafka ballgown skirt is by William Vintage and those huge, doorknocker earrings are vintage Christian Lacroix. In real life, as well as on screen, Jodie herself often sports her own, gorgeous, translucent skin but she’s not against rocking a golden glow, and we absolutely adore this look below. So, the question we often get is this - how do I adjust my make-up when I’ve used a self tan? (We are assuming Ms. Comer is not a huge sunworshipper, not with a face that is now worth millions of dollars!)


First up whether you get a pro Fake Bake tan, or use one of our specialist self tans at home, let it do it’s magic before you load products on top. You don’t want them to interfere with your finished tanning look and ruin your hard work. If you are in a rush, though, you can use our Fake Bake 60 Minutes Tan, shower off after an hour, and get to work with your brushes.


Secondly, your skin should be looking fabulous so go easy with the foundation. And remember to dial your shade up a little to avoid a chalk-like disaster.

Thirdly, if you find it hard to use bright blushers when you are pale, you can certainly go to town with them now, and highlighters will really show up when you are going golden.

Last of all, step away from neutrals and go for a bright lip. Reds and oranges look gorgeous against freshly tanned skin, whether you for a statement matte or something more glossy and fresh. Getting spot on make-up to work with your tan has come such a long way in a few short years. And with new, light formulations like our Fake Bake Tanning Water around for summer, you can have the best of both beauty worlds without your skin feeling heavy. Sorted.

Next week, we’ll be catching up with our fave MUA Stacey Toner who will be giving her top pro tips after her last hugely successful Masterclass. We can’t wait...

Roll on June. And as Villanelle sits looking out over Amsterdam, all dressed in pink, writing a love letter to Eve, a young girl who is admiring her outfit asks can she take her pic to post to her Insta. Our assassin says that she can’t and replies….

“Don’t be pathetic. Go get a real life.”

Wise words indeed. So close this down, and get out there and live a little. Put a ballgown skirt on to do it though, would ya?

All products available at www.fakebake.co.uk

Killing Eve airs on BBC1 and BBC iPlayer this June

You can follow Jodie on Insta @jodiecomer







Share:

Monday 20 May 2019

FAKE BAKE talks Cannes style, and Riviera tanning with James Harknett….



Unless you have been hiding under a style rock, you could not have avoided all the looks from the Cannes Film Festival over the last week.The Festival itself is looking fabulous, as it is now 73 years old, and over the years has become the most glamorous film multi-award event on the planet. Yes, the Oscars and BAFTAS are amazing, but really, you can’t arrive on a speedboat, can you?

Everyone who is anyone has swanned around the South of France in search of the Palme d’Or. It was the legendary Brigitte Bardot who really made Cannes the centre of chic, when she first started appearing on screen.


Elizabeth Taylor was always known for her ultra-glam look, and was a CFF regular.


Since those golden days, Cannes has been the place for more off-the-wall film choices, more international audiences, and attracts every mover and shaker in the film industry. However, women, who have often been seen as more of a show piece than a real star, have been moving the festival forward, which is good news to us. And we know that us girls in general are having a more of a say in the film industry in general. Just ask Rebel Wilson, who has recently both produced and starred in The Hustle.

However, it doesn’t mean we can’t be powerfully stylish, too, so we checked out our favourite Cannes looks. Red carpets - you have to dress up, don’t you?

Bella Hadid dazzles in Dior…..


Alessandra Ambrosio steals the carpet limelight in Julien Macdonald



Selena Gomez actually goes wearable but stays super-chic. The Queen of Insta does it again…


Eva Longoria does blush perfectly in Alberta Ferretti. A modern day Liz T.


Izabel Goulart shows off her perfectly golden back and superstar waves in Etro…


We caught up with our Global Creative Director James Harknett over the weekend, who has recently worked with award-winning actress, the amazing Julia Stiles. Julia is about to star in Season 2 of Riviera, on Sky Atlantic. We are obsessed after the first season. What started off as a murder mystery has turned into a twisted family tale that is literally dressed up in luxury. The wardrobe is literally to die for. And Julia, as Georgina Clios, is a lesson in pure understatement, and a  2019 version of Grace Kelly. We adore her. This new season also stars Poppy Delevingne and Jack Fox. That’s our TV glam fix sorted...


So we asked James how to get Julia’s look. This is what he told us…

Julia is such an understated and elegant lady, I wanted to do something in keeping with her look both on and off screen, which has a touch of glamour but is really modern and contemporary, that would take her as easily to the Cote d’Azur as it would to the BAFTA red carpet, where she recently presented an award.

I have to say, for big occasions, I would opt for a professional tan if you can. I have already talked on the Blog about my two decades in the business, and still, the Fake Bake Original professional formula is still pretty unbeatable to me. Of course, there are so many formulations and innovations within the Fake Bake family now, but there is a reason why Original remains: it is so long lasting, and that colour guide and formula still works beautifully on so many skin tones. Having a professional tan simply takes the work out of self tanning for you, and for so many of the looks on show at Cannes, as well as with some of the beautiful couture designs Julia wears on Riviera, you want the standard of your tan to match the design level of your outfit.

If you want to do your own, I recommend our Fake Bake Coconut Serum. With so many spritz-on formulas now we are spoiled for choice when we are a little time poor, and spritz-ons are wonderful in so many ways, but using Coconut Serum is worth the effort when you want really long-lasting results that leaves your skin glowing and moisturised. My golden rules for either a pro tan or one at home still apply - you still need to exfoliate beforehand with a non-oily formula, and maintain your Fake Bake tan afterwards with an oil-free moisturiser. This is what Fake Bake does so well - the whole Prep & Maintain range is designed to be used in conjunction with every self tan, and just as must care goes into these formulations also.

It’s been an honour to work with Julia. I mean, what can I say? She’s a tremendous actress and she just has it, that sprinkle of something that makes someone a true Hollywood star.

I’d love to work with her again - Cannes sounds lovely, if she happens to be there……”

Our James is super busy as always, even in this last week he has been featured in The Telegraph and we were so impressed that his work based at the prestigious W Hotel, in London, has been listed by Vanity Fair in their Beauty Treatments To Try This Spring, but we wouldn’t expect anything less.


And as for the rest of the of us, we may not have a couture budget but we have already been eyeing up the best beauty looks at Cannes, too, and these are our two faves.

Selena Gomez does that classic red lip and keeps it French in Louis Vuitton...


Priyanka Chopra does glorious gorgeous skin and the best eye look of the week...


We recently ran our latest Art Of The Spray Tan Masterclass with make-up supremo Stacey Toner, and she’s going to be on the Blog next time with her own tips on how to do a red carpet look on freshly-self tanned skin. So, we definitely need to know more, as there is a real lesson in how to get it right.

Until then, we will be watching Riviera this Thursday, and wishing we were swanning along the Corniche D’Or (yup the even have a golden road!) in a vintage Mercedes and something by Chanel. As for getting away with murder, we’ll have to wait and see.

We’re good people here at Team Fake Bake. We don’t want to push anyone off a yacht. But we wouldn’t mind an invitation on board...


All featured products available from www.fakebake.co.uk

To follow James on Insta go to @jamesharknettofficial

‘Riveria’ starts this week on Sky Atlantic to follow the show’s updates on Insta scroll to @rivieratvshow







Share:

Tuesday 14 May 2019

FAKE BAKE on the return of The Flack, high street accessories, and perfect pins….



Oh, Caroline. When nature was handing out perfect pins, you were at the front of queue, along with sharp intelligence, a fierce sense of humour, luscious locks and a penchant for being mischievous. Perfect mate material right there, in our eyes. So this week Ms. Flack has been in the news as she gets herself ready for the launch of Love Island, and our Eloise, The Tan Expert, was on hand to help turn those legs into super-tanned stunners. She did a fine job.

Last week, we talked about our favourite covetable accessories, and so this week for more realistic feels, we searched the High Street for gorgeous pieces we might be able to buy without having to sell our cars, or kidneys, first. Never before has there been so much choice, and it’s now perfectly acceptable on any fashion front to go high-low, and mix your loved labels with your much-less-expensive finds.

These are our favourites, after much debating here at Team Fake Bake. We actually call this work. Work. Great, isn’t it?

The Ultimate Quilt - the Kurt Geiger Raffia LG Kensington Bag


This isn’t exactly cheap and cheerful, but it is GORGEOUS. The Kensington range has been a huge hit and if you are a 2.55 fan and want a luxury me-too, then this is it. The scarf adds a touch of summer, and the bag will literally go with everything. Stick this on your wish-list.

The J-Lo Dupe - the Carvela Lopez in Gold

If you spotted Jennifer Lopez at the Met Gala this week, then the Versace dress and headress stole the show, but her look also reminded us of why sometimes platforms add height and glamour. It is surely no coincidence that these molten lovelies are called Lopez. We’re not sure how far we could walk in them, but we’d love the opportunity to try.

The everywhere watch - the Whitney Tri-Tone by Michael Kors


MK is back on the watch graft and this is the answer to all of our style prayers. The three tones in rose, gold and chrome means you can wear this timepiece anywhere and it also looks delicious on a tanned or darker skin toned wrist. Michael, welcome back. We have missed you.

The super chic flat - the Braided Slide by Uterque


Uterque is the more upscale sister brand to Zara, and is so beautiful. We are in love with these sliders as they are a bit more dressy than a rubberised one, and if you’re budget isn’t quite H-level, these are still a classy affair.

The feline eye wonder - Black Cat Eye Sunglasses by Marc Jacobs/TK Maxx

Come on, we had to throw in a label somewhere and TX Maxx is the absolute business when it comes to accessory shopping. You have to have a good browse to come up with the goods, but these are spot-on 2019 and are ready for a bit of island action. Love, or otherwise!

The tropical bargain buy - Printed turban style headband at Zara


Ditch that coffee and spend your spare change on this little beauty. Not only are the colourways gorge, this little wonder covers a multitude of hair probs and is standard issue for bringing a touch of Hollywood poolside.

The bright beauty - Neon Orange Mini Cross Body Bag by River Island


This is on sale right now so it is an absolute steal. RI are great with bags, and this is just the style ticket for holidays and festivals.

The right-now hair piece - Silver Diamante Clips Four Clips by Pretty Little Thing


These clips are so this minute that there is no point spending a small fortune on them, and PLT are just the best at bringing affordability right to your door. Style with a tropical tan, a red lip, and the cocktail of your choice. You can’t sit down or not pose in these. It’s impossible.

The dotty glam heel - the Zara Polka Dot High Heel Sandals


So when we were talking about legs, and then tanned legs, and then Caroline, and saw these shoes we thought - bingo! Perfect for drawing attention to pins. Honestly, have you ever seen a prettier heel? No, we haven’t and we spent all of last week looking at shoes, too. Zara, you kill us every time. Every. Single. Time.

We always love working with Caroline so of course we were going to send our Elite Tanner, Eloise, to tan Ms. Flack as she is so experienced and a perfectionist when it comes to all things tanning. Our very own Tan Expert has been working with us for over a decade now so we thought we’d get her to choose her own edit to get us this level of fabulous.


Legs tend to be really dry after the winter so it’s time to really get rid of scaly patches and sad shins! Our Fake Bake Coconut Body Polish is so gentle so I recommend using it often, so that the skin on your legs is super-soft. For Caroline, I went for quite a dark look so I’d go for our Fake Bake Double Espresso Self Tan as its formulation is so easy to apply and blend and this is so important with legs as we want to avoid streaky ankles and missed bits! I always recommend using an oil free product to keep skin hydrated so our Fake Bake Oil Free Moisturiser used daily helps to keep your tan looking fresh. And finally, add some Beyond Bronze Instant Wash Off Shimmer Lotion in the shade of your choice to emulate Caroline’s super-sheeny look!”


The weather is still at bit shocking right now, but we are feeling so many warmer vibes right now that we cannot wait to get our toes out and down to business. As for Love Island, rumour has it that it starts the first Monday in June, but we will keep you posted.

Strap yourselves in, people. The fun is about to start….

All Fake Bake and Beyond Bronze available at www.fakebake.co.uk

Follow Eloise on Insta @thetanexpert

Additional images courtesy of @kurtgeiger @michaelkors @uterque @txmaxxuk @zara @riverisland @prettylittlething

Love Island launches on ITV2 early summer 2019



Share:

Tuesday 7 May 2019

FAKE BAKE talks covetable accessories and the classic, classic tan…



After chatting to super stylist Jess Walsh last week, we carried on the conversation back at Team Fake Bake. As Jess had told us her most covetable piece of all time was from Cartier, which had us nodding our heads, we got together and picked our all time Top 10 Most Covetable Accessories. We do love a trend. We are not going to lie. Between writing this, and posting it, if any of us win the Euro Millions we have decided everyone on the team deserves a piece of the stylish action. But until that happens we can keep striving, dreaming, scrolling and just putting our Accessories Vibe out into the Universe.

Chanel - the bag of all bags, n’est-ce pas?


Bags could have a Top 10 all of their own. Earlier this season we looked at the Dior Saddle Bag and the Fendi Baguette. But whatever bags wax, wane and then return, no one can argue that Chanel are just the masters at producing bags that make us weep. Literally. The 2.55 is the ultimate classic. Designed by Coco, perfected by Karl and about to be re-energised by Virginie Viard but really, there’s not one in the range that we don’t adore. The workmanship is just beautiful. If you can, if you are going to buy one, do go to the Rue Cambon in Paris. If it’s once in a lifetime, get it right. What will Virginie do with the 2.55? Watch this space….

Dior - puts all other sunglasses into the shade…


There are classic glasses, current glasses and ones that date really, really quickly. As an entry level accessory, they still aren’t a budget buy, but if you save for a rainy day and then spend it on a sunny one, glasses are the one buy that lift your look. The trick is to forget the pair everyone else is going for and actually go for ones that suit your face shape. Christian himself knew exactly what women wanted when he created the New Look, and now under Maria Grazia Chiuri, the label manages to combine the history of Dior style whilst making it street chic and savvy. Go make like Gigi.

Christian Louboutin - putting the high into heels…


This is such a hotly contended space. Shoe wise, we could go to a Top 20 without breaking a sweat. But Louboutin have suddenly re-emerged as victor when it comes to the heel. The world of heels has so many established names that Christian almost feels like the new kid on the block, but the latest collection makes us want to invest in that infamous sole just one more time. Spot on.

Louis Vuitton - a lot of carry on, the very best luggage…


There is no other luggage. There. Is. None. And yet LV have been modernising beyond belief of late, and we hate to say it, but the signature canvas print appears to be taking a back seat. It will always be covetable. You cannot deny a legacy like Louis. But their lightweight, beautifully bright carry-on is easy to spot. I mean, if you are on a private plane it’s not an issue, but still. Acid bright and fabulous.

Gucci - adjust your belts, people…


Oh, Gucci. What a family history this label has. If you don’t know about it, read about it: it is pure scandal. And what Tom Ford re-gifted to us, Alessandro Michele  continues to give us more of what we want. OK, so the double GG belt is becoming a bit, er, common place, but the latest versions are souped up, intricate, and all about luxury. Again, not exactly a bargain but definitely worth the investment as this signature piece literally elevates your G-game. New Double G, how we adore thee.

Salvatore Ferragamo - anything but flat when it comes to a classic pump…


The classic ballet pump has been that overdone, it’s probably having a little lie down somewhere. But, sometimes, we are in need of a flat shoe, when something more polished than a flip flop is required. Step forward, Salvatore Ferragamo. Still a family company, under chief designer Paul Andrew, this label has taken it’s classics, as beloved by Audrey Hepburn, and brought them right up to 2019. Basically, we can’t resist an Italian. There, we said it.

Cartier - the ultimate gold wrist candy….


We know there are cooler watches, more fashion-forward timepieces and we don’t even need to name names, but nothing dates more than a really current watch. (Remember Jacob and Co?!) Cartier are the very opposite, and yet the winds of change have blown through this jewellery house and timepieces that have been mainstays have been deleted. What comes in their place are still everything Cartier stand for, but with a little edge. The very definition of an investment piece.

Hermes - seriously, is there even another scarf?


Scarves can be a tricky business. Get it wrong, and you look like a 1980’s travel agent. And this is one area where cheap and cheerful is just not on - if you can’t stretch to silk it is probably better to leave it. But a Hermes scarf is a thing of beauty. This label is quietly decadent, hugely expensive and has its own history that is hard to match. But we haven’t included the Birkin or the famous H logo belt here because they are so copied, we can’t deal. But is is hard to copy a scarf like this, but once you have one, it will live as long as you do. Perfect to twist through your hair this summer. Dream on.

Valentino - the ultimate in sport luxe…


Valentino was once the go-to label for very rich society ladies who just liked to lunch. Now, under Pierpaolo Piccoli, the mega-wealthy still get their couture fix, but the accessories have gone from the penthouse to the pavement. The perfect way to get your kicks, and the only legit way to do style you can stand up in.

Fendi - so the purse belt is a thing now?


A future classic. The last time we had a purse belt was in primary school, and it was quite useful then as well, but this beauty takes utility chic to a whole new level. Room for your essentials and you can’t leave it behind.

And two extras, because couldn’t help ourselves…..

Jimmy Choo - the perfect summer boot joy…


Sometimes a cross-season boot makes senses and no-one does a boot quite like Choo. Made famous by the great man himself, and turned into the label we love by Tamara Mellon, Jimmy Choo has returned to form and these beauties have future classic written all over them.

Versace - trust Donatella to invent something we now need…


If a slider hasn’t got Versace bonded across it, is it even a slider? We know this piece of wonder is part of a decoration on cute boots, but really, we want one of these to swinging around our tanned ankles this summer, and every summer after. The ultimate, ultimate touch of glamour.

So now we’ve got our lust list together. How do we put a whole look together and add a classic, timeless, beautiful tan. Inspired by gorgeous NYC blogger Brooke Carrie Hil, we put together our own classic show….


When it comes to a classic tan, our Fake Bake Original is our groundbreaking product that is still a bestseller after two decades. It’s all about the effort with this one, so prep with our Fake Bake Coconut Body Polish first. It’s super gente and its new gel formula rinses off clean and fresh. When it comes to Original choose between going for a professional application tan with a therapist, or our retail version. Either way, it’s not a quick spray! But what we can guarantee is an even, long lasting result with staying power. This is our classic for a reason - it sticks around longer than any other tan, but fades evenly.


Fashion is all about feeling inspired, and we all love a little luxury, so next week we’ll be looking at some of our High Street Accessory hacks. We may not all have a 2.55 budget, but we can definitely have a luxury tan.

Start saving now. See you on the other side of 2059.



Featured products available from www.fakebake.co.uk

Header image courtesy of @angela.danczak

Images courtesy of @chanel @elleusa @louboutinworld @hermes @cartier @maisonvalentino @ferragamo @gucci @louisvuitton @fendi @jimmychoo





Share:
© Fake Bake United | All rights reserved.
Blog Design Handcrafted by pipdig