Do you Pre-Fur Faux??

Luxe was very happy today to read today that Myleene Klass and Kelly Brook have opted for Faux Fur to complete their Winter Wardrobe and I think they look just fabulous!! It seems these savvy ladies have realised that not only is Faux a fraction of the cost of the real thing but it comes at a price your conscience will be happy with.

Did you know to make one fur coat, it can take 60 Minks or 200 Chinchillas or 20 foxes or even 100 hamsters, yes that's right, hamsters. Presuming the fur you wear is even from the animal it is claimed to belong to (Asia has a thriving dog and cat fur trade and most of the fur is mis-labelled as Rabbit or not labelled at all) that's a lot of dead animals to be wearing and possibly a few highly treasured pets. Did you hear that Kate Moss??

Kate Moss looking less than her airbrushed self in this fashionable carcass



Furriers have recently taken to convincing consumers that animal pelts are ''eco-friendly'' which couldn't be further from the truth. It takes 15 times more energy to produce a fur garment than to produce faux not to mention being loaded with chemicals to stop the dead animal from rotting in your closet. Nice.

Save your conscience, Save the animals, save your Money, Buy Faux for fashion forward living this Winter.

Check out the article about Myleene and Kelly

Visit Peta's site for an in-depth look at fur and the celebs who are turning away from it!!


Have a look at Peta's cruelty-free shopping guide

Many companies and designers are creating amazing fashion with sustainable, eco-friendly and conscience pleasing materials, amazing clothes with a guilt-free price tag? Is there any other way to shop?
With many of the top designers and brands now shunning fur there's no reason why you shouldn't too.

Fur-Free Brands

Abercrombie and Fitch , American Apparel , Ashley Paige , Billabong , Ed Hardy, The Gap , Guess , J Crew , Lauren Conrad Collection , DKNY , Liz Claibourne and child companies , Polo Ralph Lauren , Stella McCartney , Topshop

Luxe finally gets a blog!!!

So I decided that Luxe needs it's own blog!! Here you can catch up with news, gossip, new products, products we like, products we love ands most importantly what Luxe has been up to!!!

Announcements!!!!

I've been looking for quality ranges to use and stock when Luxe moves into a salon and I stumbled upon a fantastic range of products which include, colour, curl, care and control. Organic Colour Systems products are salon exclusive, contain no ammonia or parabens. They are formulated with certified organic extracts and natural ingredients. Fabulous!!! Read more about the range here....

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I recently worked on a photo-shoot with Peter Hirst of Gainsborough Park Photography and a model Chaynelle. We worked on photos for submission to a caribbean themed magazine. We wanted a natural look and emphasise Chaynelle's natural glow and delicate skin. Click Here to view Peter Hirst's website!

I used an oil free primer from Laura Mercier on lightly cleansed skin. I used a shine highlighter on Chaynelle's browbones, cheekbones and down the centre of her nose. I always find it easier to blend highlighter with the pads of my fingers as the warmth encourages the product to glide smoothly and effortlessly. This method ensures that blending is thorough and won't clog with your foundation and powder. I then used a light foundation from Elizabeth Arden blended with a square foundation brush and dappled with a natural sponge. To set the look for the shoot I dusted a finishing powder over the face.

To finish I used a simple coral blush with a deeper bronze high on the temples and a slate shadow on Chaynelle's eyelids with a fine stroke on liner and mascara. And of course lashings of lipgloss. Gorgeous. The photos look amazing and I can't wait to see them in the magazine!!!



Check the pics here!!!

That's all for today folks!!!

Be beautiful.....Yvette xoxo