Cheryl Cole Make-up at The Queen's Jubilee Concert Tutorial

Cheryl Cole's smoky blue eye make-up at the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Concert

 
Dear Readers,
You may have read my previous blog post on Cheryl Cole and Gary Barlow's mesmerizing duet performance of 'Need You Now' at the Queen's Jubilee concert, and as usual, Cheryl was looking great.
At the time I couldn't find a make-up tutorial for her look, but as many people wanted the Cheryl Cole make-up tutorial, one of my favourite make-up artists pixiwoo, decided to do one by popular demand.

Pixiwoo also revealed that Cheryl Cole's Jubilee make up was done by renowned make-up artist Caroline Barnes, she's done the make-up of Kylie Minogue, Naomi Campbell and even David Beckham!

I just love the pop of the aqua colour, and though I'm usually not a fan of glitter it really does work here. You may have to change the lipgloss shade to suit your skin tone, just keep it quite light.

Hope you gals like Pixiwoo's Cheryl Cole make-up tutorial as much as I did.
Ta!

Cheryl Cole and Gary Barlow Diamond Jubilee Concert

 Dear Readers,


Today my post is going to be ever so slightly controversial. Well, you might ask how is a post about Cheryl Cole and and Gary Barlow's performance going to be controversial? If you check out Youtube ,you will realise that on most uploaded versions people hate Cheryl Cole's performance- saying she hasn't sung it well etc. Now, I, on the other hand have fallen hard for it. I thought that both Cheryl Cole and Gary Barlow (of Take That fame) put on a passionate and rather intense performance. The fact the pair of them looked great, the crown style stage, and thousands of people cheering definetely helped.

Cheryl Cole and Gary Barlow giving an electric performance at the Party at the Palace concert

I have heard the song 'Need you now' by Lady Antebellum, and though it was pleasant it was very forgettable. It was too 'country' for my taste, and it pretty much went in one ear and out the other; though the chorus was catchy. There didn't seem to be any drawing force to the song.

Somehow when Gary and Cheryl sang the duet 'Need You Now' it took on a life of its own. It does help that Gary Barlow is a great singer from Take That and I don't care what anybody says I think Cheryl Cole held her own beautifully. In fact, the two performed so well, and seemed to have great chemistry that for a minute my friend and I were left wondering what it would be like if the two dated. Gary Barlow was buzzing with energy, as he tapped his foot and danced as Cheryl leaned in and sang from the soul.

Gary Barlow dancing as Cheryl sings

I like powerful duet perfromances, the singers not only have to sing a great song but put on a great show. Another one of my favourite performances is Enrique Iglesias and Nicole Scherzinger's many performances of their duet Heartbeat on  stage, ( BTW I hate the official music video).

For fashionistas amongst my readers, Cheryl's strapless black gown that hugged her shapedly curves in all the right places and I am happy to divulge that it was a creation by Polish designer Ewa Minge; the shimmering bodice was covered in sequins, a velvet trim and ended with a dramatic layered fishtail. She accessorised with statement de Grisogono jewels.

Simply Stunning Cheryl Cole

There are forums discussing whether Cheryl Cole sang live or mimed, it was very obviously live in my opinion. So many people say that she butchered the song, but I beg to differ. I don't know much about music, actual I spend around a month or so trying to give up music, and then fall off the wagon and listen to a few songs everyday for a week. Then get bored and give up music for a while, and something triggers a relapse. So I don't claim to be an expert on music, I just tremendously enjoyed the performance and right now this is the track that I'm addicted to watching on Youtube.

Please watch 'Need you now' duet by Cheryl Cole and Gary Barlow for yourself and feel free to agree or disgaree below.

Finally, to all my friends ( Sumy, Z,  Rukh, Fatwima, and Sammy)  who I've talked/chatted to at a quarter past one, a heart-felt thank you for being there for me, and may we be best friends forever!

 Lyrics

You can recreate Cheryl Cole's fantastic blue smoky eye make-up by watching this tutorial

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Kate Middleton:What She Wore for the Diamond Jubilee Weekend

Dear Readers,

You may or may not have been following the British Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebration for the past few days in London. No one does pomp and pageantry quite like the British, and boy did they put up a show.
The Queen was definitely the star of the show and the centre of attention but many young royal wactchers, media persons and fashion followers looked forward to seeing Kate Middleton hoping she'd please us in the fashion department.

Kate Middleton  as we all know like to play safe with her fashion choices, she doesn't like to take risks, both I think due to her personality and her position as a new member of the Royal family. She's seems intent on not making the same 'mistakes' that Princess Diana and others have been accused of  in the past.

If she likes a colour, for example navy blue she sticks with it. If she likes a fabric, for example lace she will stick with it. Most of her dress her long sleeves/jacket and hit above the knee and form fitting. I guess her motto is if it aint' broken don't fix it!?

For the long weekend Diamond Jubilee celebrations she decided to stick with the brand that designed her iconic wedding dress: Alexander McQueen.

For Diamond Jubilee River Paegent Kate Middleton wore a red McQueen dress.

Kate Middleton in Alexander McQueen

The dress looked as if it consisted of  two separate pieces a long sleeve top and a pleated skirt that hit above her knee. She paired it with nude high heels an a red clutch and of course those crazy fascinators that British royals love so much.

The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Concert was a quite bash, but a more laid back event and for this Kate donned a blue and purple dress from high-street brand Whistles (another one of her favourites) with a black blazer from...wait for it ..Alexander McQueen.

Kate Middleton at the Diamond Jubilee Concert

The dress was available form Asos for GBP150, until Kate wore it on Monday, it was subsequently sold out, so whether you lack it or not she does have clout in the fashion world  or at least in the U.K!

Whistles Bella Bodycon Dress in Multipetal print

Finally, for today's St. Paul's ceremony, lunch and Buckingham palace balcony 'event' the Duchess of Cambridge wore a nude lace dress by Alexander McQueen. I think this was probably the best outfit out of the three as she looks like royalty in this one.

Kate Middleton inAlexander McQueen at StPauls thanksgiving event

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