WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT!!!!!

Congratulations!!!!

 

to the ever so beautiful, Nicole Dirks! Winner of the Rubybox Makeup and Beauty Box Giveaway

To those of you who took the time to enter this competition, DO NOT despair! There will be many giveaways to come. Keep a lookout on www.xana.co.za for more awesome giveaways.  

 

Official Blog Launch 01 October 2013

GIVEAWAY!!!!

In light of my new venture & along with the launch of my new blog, I’m giving away a …

RUBYBOX FULL OF MAKEUP & BEAUTY MUST HAVES sponsored by Xana.

 

Follow these 2 Simple Steps & stand a chance to WIN:

1.    If you haven’t already, LIKE & Share the Xana Facebook Page- www.facebook.com/XanaMakeupstyling

 

2.    Tweet @Farzaanah_R one thing you’d like to see more of, on the new blog.

 

 
Terms & Conditions:
1.     The winner agrees to the blogger, Farzaanah Richards, publishing a photograph of her (the winner) on XanaDoBlog.
2.     The Prize will be issued within two weeks of the winner being announced.
3.     The Prize cannot be redeemed for cash, vouchers and, or services.

3 Steps to Long Lasting Luscious Lips

1. Starting with a trickle of concealer, dab onto both lips. Using your ring finger, blend it with a fingertip’s worth of foundation.

Products: Revlon Colourstay Concealer, MAC Studio Fix Foundation, Maybelline Pressed Powder, MAC Lip Liner, Mac "ChatterBox A21" Lipstick

 

2. Then apply pressed powder. This sets the foundation & allows for the gloss/ lipstick to stay on, for hours.

3. Lip Liner is optional. Using a fine tipped, sturdy brush, apply lipstick.

…AND VOILA!!!! 3 Steps to Long Lasting, Luscious Lips

 

 

#TeamVanityCase

Dating back to Thursday 01 August, Ramadaan still prevelant, residing on its last days, I headed too the CTV Studio to record my first ever guest appearance on Vanity Case.

Hosted by Cape Town's hottest stylist, Justin "StyleRoom" Peters and the ever so amazing and beautiful Roshan Philander. These two dynamos showcase the city's up and coming fashion and beauty trends.

The show is directed by the legendary, Soli Philander. A South African icon who I personally admire and look up to. Being in the public eye for so many years, Soli remains grounded and unashamed of his roots. Love that about him.

 

CTV launched The Vanity Case show, not too long ago. Its birth has brought about much media attention. Recently being featured on a two page spread in the Daily Voice, its critically acclaimed as Cape Town's newest, freshest and trendiest beauty "go-to" show.

I happen to be a guest on the show the same day that The Daily Voice visited the CTV Studio.

This show is about bringing the latest international and local, beauty and fashion trends too the people. 

In a third world developing country, we are becoming very aware of our appearance and the presentation  thereof. Whilst keeping it real, this is the show that helps you attain understanding of what beauty is. A variety of guests are invited to air their personal and professional experience.

 

I was brought onto Vanity Case to discuss my view on beauty and fashion trends this spring. Moreover we touched on the nature of blogging etc.

More than actually being on the show, I totally appreciated the conversation. The whole crew was welcoming and so natural.

It was an honour to be on The Vanity Case show.

Tune in every Thursday at 18:00pm sharp to CTV, and Saturday at 21:00 for repeats, to watch the beauty be televised!

 

In the words of Soli Philander and in memory of  my guest appearance on Vanity Case:

"Everybody Wants To Be You"

Style Post: The Makeup Trend For Me...

 

 

As a makeup artist, I'm always seeking inspiration. Its all good and well to source this inspiration from magazines, websites, the runway or catwalk and any other form of trend setting platform. However, I can totally appreciate the unconventional type of makeup trends. You know? The Avant Garde, over-the-top, make-a-statement, type of makeup trends.

It was no more than a year ago, when Phyllis Cohen, Canadian Born makeup artist and illustrator took the fashion industry by storm when she introduced her newest invention, FACE LACE! Givenchy, Armani, Gaultier and Dior, are few of the many high end fashion designers who accessorised their catwalk models with this elegent, yet daring, Face Lace.

After doing much research on Phyllis Cohen, I've deduced that she is an innovator. Creating masterpieces for the last 35 years, for big names in the industry like David Bowie, Pink Floyd, Chaka Khan and the list is never ending. Her endless creative flow has her a winning portfolio. 

I have the utmost respect for her work because she exceeds the boundaries that the industry sets. She has her own idea of what beauty should be and her need for expressing that unique vision is rife. 

So now that you have a bit of background knowledge about Phyllis Cohen, the inventor of the Face Lace, its time too share some of my personal experience with this dashing accessory. 

I LOVE IT!!! Its a serious spring beauty musthave. Its bold! Its sexy! Its daring! Best of all, its ready to wear.

   

Keep a lookout for the Rubybox FaceLace Tutorial ...

Until then.. much love and have a fab weekend further

 

A Crowned RubyRoyal

The beauty journey with Rubybox has officially begun. As Nina Simone so beautifully sung, "Its a new dawn, Its a new day, Its a new life... for me & I'm feeling good".

I recently posted about the Rubybox Beauty Night Out event. It was at this very occassion, that I got crowned, what Rubybox terms for their beauty ambassadors, a RubyRoyal.

Along with seven other amazingly talented and beautiful young women, we were honoured to be nominated to represent the Rubybox beauty brand. 

Needless to say, the evening was filled with beauties everywhere. Women from all walks of life getting their nails and hair did while sipping on decadent cocktails, while the RubyBox team welcomed all with their warm smiles. I can honestly say that I am so humbled to be affiliated with a team of hardworking, dedicated, down to earth and experienced individuals.

Chaperoned by my dear friend Thielshad and one of the loveliest women I've ever met, Pavitra, we definately made the most of the evening. I have to admit though, the highlight of the evening for me, besides winning ofcourse, was the music. The DJ, was playing the most epic deephouse. Sorry, I just had to put it out there. He was "killing it" !!!!

 

Now that I got that off my chest, I plan to share ALL of this amazing journey with you. Let me take this opportunity again, to thank everyone who voted for me and who was a driving positive force through this entire competition. Tassin Albertyn, if it werent for you, I would not have even known about this, so know that I LOVE YOU and that you always ROCK MY WORLD! 

I'm amped, excited, chuffed, ready and eager to start "repping" for a brand and a team that I truly believe in. Along with an EPIC GOD, may this road take all of the RubyRoyals to new heights. Our hard work and efforts is slowly reaping great reward. 

So do keep a lookout for many, many, many amazing, mind blowing beauty tutorials, tips and makeup "how-to's" with Rubybox. Let the Beautfying Begin! 

StylePost: Mercedez Benz Cape Town Fashion Week 2013

Saturday 10th August, marked yet another milestone in the life of an average city girl. Upon booking my ticket, three weeks prior too the MBCTFW, my immediate thoughts were, "What to wear to such an extravagant event?"  As fate would have it, at the time, I was hard at work with photographer, Tassin Albertyn from The Archive and local designer, Michel Lisa Johannessen shooting The Sacred by MiliJo Spring/Summer 2013 Range. On set, I completely fell inlove with this mustard flare crop top and blue high waisted skirt. My love affair would be cemented with Michel agreeing to marry me and the outfit you now see me in, in the below images. 

In the black and white striped MiliJo Dress & black leather jacket is Tassin Albertyn from The Archive. Me in the middle, dressed by Sacred By MiliJo. On the right you have Thielshad Karriem dressed epically! 

Accompanied by my dear friends Thielshad, Tassin and Faiek, we were quite intrigued, yet simultaneously overwhelmed by photographers and fashionistas. 

It was an amazing experience to have been pulled out of a crowd by A Fashion Friend (www.afashionfriend.co.za) and Glamour (www.glamour.co.za), and be photographed for their mbctfw street style page. Rather humbling and awesome! 

I attended three shows, Tart, Lazuli and Lalesso. In all fairness and honesty, Lazuli stole the show. Completely appreciated their designs. Holistically, the show lacked something. In my opinion, it was missing the "The Showstopper" element. As a makeup artist, fashion lover & first time Fashion Week attendee, I left feeling somewhat uninspired and disappointed. 

As a Capetonian fashion and beauty blogger, I hope to attend next year's fashion week and look forward to that "Show Stopper" dream be made a reality! WE CAN DO IT!

Much Love, until we meet again...