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HOW TO BE STRICTLY GLAMOROUS
Strictly Come Dancing star and renowned beauty Kelly Brook gives us her tips on dress, hair and make-up for glamorous nights out this season.
Model Kelly Brook has recently been lighting up the floor in the most glamorous of reality TV competitions, Strictly Come Dancing on BBC One.
Whether youre out to win prizes or just catch a bit of male attention on the dance floor she gives her tips on being the belle of the ball.
She says: Dressing for a big occasion is about looking the best you possibly can. Its about making the most of your assets in a timeless, elegant way.
I tend to book myself into the hairdresser for either a blow-dry or sophisticated up-do thats reminiscent of old-time Hollywood. I believe if your hair looks fabulous, youll walk taller and have a smile on your face.
Good hairstyles come about because of a collaboration between stylist and client. If you can develop a strong, mutually respectful relationship with your hairdresser I promise you will benefit in the long term.
Kelly, who has put down all her glamour secrets in her new book, Life Style: How To Pin Down The Pin-Up Within You, suggests that if you cant afford a special visit to the hairdresser you make sure you have regular trims so the ends remain in good condition. Use a deep conditioning treatment once every three to six weeks and try hard not to blow dry more than is necessary.
A good hairdryer will have a number of different speed and heat settings so you can use cool air to help set the hair after drying and a low speed on higher heat so you dont blast your hair with overpowering high temperatures.
Hair accessories arent just for children. I love to use fresh flowers or silk corsage blooms in my hair. Added to a ponytail band or pinned just above the ear, they can look really glamorous and add a splash of feminine colour to your style.
After the hair, its the face. Kelly says: Sometimes all youll need is a coat of mascara and a slick of lip gloss while at other times your outfit may call for full-on smoky eyes and red lipstick.
Again, when it comes to party dresses - while it is tempting to go for whats top this season - she advises against being a fashion victim.
An important part of choosing glamorous attire is establishing what works for you in terms of silhouette, colours and styling. Try different looks from time to time but dont succumb to the latest fashions if they just dont suit your body shape, colouring or taste.
All these elements - hair, dress, make-up - need to work together and balance each other to create a comprehensive look that works overall.
Kellys favourite Hollywood icons are Marilyn Monroe, Brigitte Bardot, Jayne Mansfield and Elizabeth Taylor.
I regularly look to the Tinseltown pin-ups of the 1950s when Im putting my own look together. I love the way these women looked; they oozed glamour from every pore, revelling in their curves, delighting in their femininity and enjoying being worshipped by virtually every man on the planet. |
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