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SUMMER BEAUTY THE ELLE WAY

17 Sep 2012
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We had such fun on the October beauty shoot, challenging ELLE’s Belles to try out the new season’s trends. Turn to page 116 of the October issue (yup, it’s out today) and see how the ELLE team worked the trends. Beauty Ed Lynette Botha gives us a little more inside info…

What do you want the ELLE reader to take away from this shoot?
I want them to see how you can transform a catwalk trend into an everyday wearable look (or even a look for a special occasion) – the key is in the interpretation. Instead of going for full-on blue eyeshadow and blue lips for her Aqua look, Asanda kept it quite muted, for example. It’s not about copying the trend exactly as you see it, it’s about making it work for you.

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On set of Summer Beauty – The ELLE Way

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The wardrobe – the ELLE team styled themselves (ok, with a little help from the fashion team) and selected pieces to compliment each look.

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Editorial assistant Maybe Corpaci does doll-like pretty

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Photographer Mark Cameron knows how to get the perfect angle!

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Any funny moments on shoot day?
Yes; we dyed my hair on the day, quite spontaneously. Hairstylist Jeanette had just bought some pink dye from an overseas trip, but the instructions were all in foreign languages. Thank goodness editorial assistant Maybe Corpaci was able to translate the Italian. I walked around with a black bag covering my clothes for 30 minutes as the dye got to work! I was so happy with the outcome though.

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Features writer Sarah Koopman goes for voluminous hair

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Hairstylist Jeanette Genis worked each look to perfection!

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Is there one trend that you feel worked the best?
It’s hard to choose a favourite here, as each look is so unique and different to how the team looks every day. I especially love Asanda and Jenna’s looks, though!

Fashion editor Asanda Sizani does Aqua shades

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Make-up artist Sylvie Hurford using L’Oréal

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Beauty editor Lynette Botha does Brights

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Beauty Assistant Janice Grant does gentle smokey eyes

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Online editor Jenna McArthur opted for the retro-glam look

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What do you love about this shoot?
I love how each team member was brave enough to choose a look they were a little apprehensive about trying. I think the outcome is great and I really hope our readers will be inspired to experiment with the trends and have fun with their beauty looks this summer.

What trend can’t you wait to try this season? And which ELLE’s Belle’s look do you like the most? Tell us in the comments box below…

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Ntombi Mtshali on 9/18/2012: I love Jenna`s Retro-Glam look, Gorgeous!!