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Everything you need to know about makeup – doll cheeks, 90s brows and co.

Trainee — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 07:00:44 +0000

The hectic pace of everyday life often leaves little time for extensive styling and I was wondering how you can still look fresh and radiant quickly, but in such a way that half of your make-up hasn’t run out by the afternoon. Nowadays, especially with the fast-moving TikTok algorithm, where trends come and go, it’s easy to lose track of what look the it-girls are doing. We grabbed someone who knows their stuff and gave us their tips on how our make-up finally lasts and which look the masses are currently celebrating.

Elliuno on looks, trends and nude shades

On TikTok and Instagram, Ellen inspires us daily with valuable tricks and tips, product recommendations and shares these with her curious followers, who often ask her for beauty advice. In an interview, beauty queen Ellen tells us which current trends she is currently celebrating and gives advice on how to keep your make-up looking perfect all day long. Ellen provides daily updates on the latest products on the market and tests them for her almost 160,000 subscribers on TikTok. In this interview, the beauty queen tells us more about her favorite looks and how her make-up stays fresh all day long

Take a look at how Ellen creates the best looks:

Doll Cheek Trend and 90s Brows

FIV: Tell me Ellen, is there a product that you have recently come to know and love?

Ellen: I’ve had the popular Rare Beauty Liquid Blush on my wish list for a very long time and now I’ve finally tried it and I’m thrilled. I wish I had bought it sooner!

FIV: Since you’re talking about blush, what do you think of the doll cheek look à la Sabrina Carpenter?

Ellen: I love it! Actually my favorite blush placement as it looks very cute and makes my face look slimmer. Maybe the comeback has something to do with the fact that Asian make-up techniques are becoming more and more popular. But that’s just a guess! I’ve also been getting tired of the “lifted face” look lately.

FIV: As we all know, fashion trends keep repeating themselves over the years. At the moment, 90s skinny brows are back in fashion. The ultra-thin eyebrows form a stark contrast to the“laminated statement brows” that have become increasingly popular in recent years.

Ellen: I actually haven’t dared to try the 90s skinny brows yet, and I probably never will as they wouldn’t suit my face. However, I think they look beautiful on many others and are something different after the laminated brows trend.

The perfect make-up for everyday life: highlighting your own features

FIV: What is your personal favorite way to apply make-up?

Ellen: Glowy skin, a bit of glitter on the eyes and glossy lips are my go-to look! Glitter is also a must for me in everyday life, it gives me self-confidence.

FIV: Are you also a fan of eye-catching statement lips or do you prefer to stick to nude shades?

Ellen: Something in between, but more in the nude direction. My favorite combination is a nude lip liner with a soft pink, mauve shade!

FIV: And how do you feel about the “Bare Beauty: Less is more” philosophy?

Ellen: I personally think it’s beautiful. I like to experiment with lots of make-up from time to time, but mostly I create make-up looks that beautifuly emphasize my own individual features.

Daily makeup and product recommendations

FIV: Do you have a favorite product that you can’t do without in your make-up routine?

Ellen: The Skin Lovin Sensitive Concealer from essence is my absolute favorite product. I really use it every day. It has a medium coverage that you can build up quite well and a texture that doesn’t cakey or dry out on the skin and looks very natural.

FIV: What is your favorite make-up accessory and why?

Ellen: The blending tassels from Korean Cushion Foundations are the best for blending concealer and foundation. Better than any beauty blender. Super thin, soft, easy to clean and they come in many different shapes and colors.

FIV: Which products and techniques do you think are crucial for long-lasting make-up and why?

Ellen: Technique: Don’t apply too much product. A thin layer of foundation or concealer, for example, still looks pretty good at the end of the day and doesn’t get cakey so quickly.

But beware. Blush definitely lasts better if you use a liquid or cream AND powder version. More is more here. Products: Lots of fixing spray and a good primer. Both ensure that the make-up lasts a long time AND looks good.

FIV: Your passion for make-up and your expertise on current trends and long-lasting looks are truly inspiring. We will definitely be trying out the thin layering technique.

Now in FIV Issue #32!

You can also discover the whole interview as well as inspiring fitness stories, travel tips and fashion in the complete magazine!

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Fashion designer Stefan Eckert

Stephan — Fri, 20 Nov 2015 12:00:46 +0000

Stefan Eckert is a successful fashion designer from Hamburg. Through his creativity and business skills he managed to turn his passion into a job. He studied at renowned fashion schools and worked for prestigious designers before founding his own label. His store is located in the beautiful city on the Elbe. I talked to the fascinating designer about his creations, his success and the flair of Hamburg.

Stefan’s success: creativity & profitability

FIV: Stefan, you’ve come an impressive way in the fashion industry! What makes you particularly proud?

I think that I have managed to build a profitable and stable business out of my passion. Mastering the balancing act between creativity and profitability is a big challenge, especially in the fashion industry.

FIV: How would you describe your own fashion style?

Very uncomplicated. Mostly leather jacket from my studio with jeans and shirt and Santoni shoes.

FIV: What does fashion mean to you?

Unfortunately, I have only a very limited musical talent myself. Fashion has therefore always been an important part of my communication to express my feelings and moods.

Stefan Eckert about his collections

FIV: What is special about your fashion collections?

I would say that what is special about my pieces in general is the value. I like the idea of creating values that stay. That’s why I really love my leather jackets, for example. They are made of the finest lambskin and are designed to last a lifetime in terms of quality.

FIV: What do you want to convey with your creations?

That it is worth investing in beautiful and valuable things. I can little understand this bargain culture, in which people buy as many things as possible, of which they already know beforehand that they are junk.

Stefan: Hamburg is traditional!

FIV: Your store is located in the beautiful city of Hamburg. How do you connect Hamburg with fashion? What makes Hamburg a fashion city?

Hamburg is not primarily about fashion, but about style, value and consistency.

People like to spend their money on things that are worth it and are convincing in terms of both design and quality for longer than 1-2 seasons.

FIV: How do you see the style and flair of the people in Hamburg?

Hamburg is a very value-oriented and traditional city. What you have built up here will not be washed away by the next hype. The people are open and relaxed and the Hamburg style is correspondingly unagitated. From the outside, everything may seem a little more conservative, which is usually completely different on closer inspection.

Stefan Eckert about his inspirations

FIV: What inspires you personally and as a designer?

I always need music to get in touch with my work and to generate images that I process later. Of course, my personal mood is strongly reflected in this.

FIV: Do you have a fashion role model?

Alexander McQueen inspired me a lot during my training as a tailor. It was a great honour for me to work in his studio later on. That time motivated me to continue to go my own way.

FIV: What can we look forward to in your fashion in the future?

In autumn my first small men’s collection comes, consisting of leather jackets and cashmere/wool coats. For the ladies there are still beautiful new bags in time for the pre-Christmas season.

FIV: Stefan, thank you very much for the interview!

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