Win £100 of Illamasqua with the Iconic-I competition

To mark the launch of the Sophie-I technique and to inspire you to get creative, we have launched the Iconic-I, a competition to celebrate the artistry of our fans and followers! 3 winners will be selected to choose £100 of Illamasqua product of their choice...

We want to see your 'Iconic-I' and twist on the traditional smoky eye. Unique colourways, luxe textures and bespoke interpretations, the Sophie-I can be distinctive to you.

Click here to visit the competition entry page and to upload your 
Iconic-I for the chance to win £100 of cult Illamasqua pieces of your choice. 

The competition is open internationally and ends on Thursday 23rd February Midnight GMT.

Good Luck!

BAFTAS - by SPOB, a BAFTA voting member

We caught up with our  Head of Profesional Development... a BAFTA voting member, thoughts on this years BAFTAS, including her top films & must have looks for the year.

After watching 265 films in six months & attending many Q&A's with actors, writers and directors on their films. It was a joy to finally see the night arrive, a night that we all love so much to see many deserving actors coveted with the golden mask.

  

This year was truly a year to celebrate great cinematic achievements.

My top films

Drive

Shame

My Week with Marilyn

Extremely load and Incredibly close

We need to talk about Kevin

Senna

Tyrannosaurs

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy

Submarine

Attack the Block

Potiche

Moneyball

Ok I have to stop now as it sounds like an exception speech that has gone on too long....

Red Carpet

The Men

For the chaps this year on the BAFTA Red carpet it was all about velvet and silk trim collars, a scene not far from the set of a 1970's movie. 

The Ladies

Monochrome was the theme for the night, with a little bit of old school glamour. I've put together a selection of my favourite looks from BAFTA 2012...

For colour and starlet quality Fearne Cotton stole the show. To create a similar look experiment with Precision Ink in Abyss, Eye Brow Cake in Thunder and Sheer Lipgloss in Torture.

For the ultimate in glamour we look to Meryl Streep. Lipstick in Test with Sheer Lipgloss in Ascend, Powder Blusher in Complex and Medium Pencil in Sophie will offer a similar statement glow.

All woman, Christina Hendricks in another figure hugging, show stopping dress. Flawless skin, fabulous red hair... The essence of vintage glam.

Tilda Swinton was channeling the look that I so want to rock.....With a striking Sam McKnight hair Creation. Powder Blusher in Complex is the perfect contour for this look.

The award for best make-up and hair team was Mark Coulier, Marese Langan and J. Roy Helland. For their work on the film, ‘Iron Lady’.

Iron Lady was a political triumph, refering the iconic Margeret Thatcher we knew from her time in Parliment. Full credits to the team for their outstanding work on this film. A big Illamasqua well done.

Congratulations to all the winners and nominees for BAFTA 2012... We  look forward to seeing the upcoming releases and the make-up looks that follow. 

Illamasqua Sponge Nails

Nail Artist Rebecca Wilson takes you through a quick and easy but effective nail art tutorial using best-selling Illamasqua Nail Varnish in Jo'Mina [electric lilac] and Milf [bright mint creme].

Why not give it a go for the perfect Friday night indulgence? 

Your Alter Ego Gallery

The Valentine's weekend is upon us, there's no better time to express your individuality. 

Kierra Thorn indulged in her alter ego at our counter in Myer, Sydney. Kierra wore our Medium Pencil in Severe & Lipstick in Diablo on her lips. This bright violet purple is our Nail Varnish in Poke. 

Make-up artist Rebecca Yeates used Illamasqua make-up to create this mythical, avant garde look. Step out of this world and use Powder Blush in Sin, Powdered Metal in Erzule and Pure Pigment in Static to create a similar effect.

Guro Stålpus Tuft was inspired by our Sophie-I technique to create her own interpretation of the look to give it a night-time finish with Lipstick in Kontrol. Guro named her alter ego 'Kontrol Freak'.

Katy Short got creative with the pieces she bought from Illamasqua at IMATS this year. Were loving the flushes of orange. To create a similar look, use Powder Eye Shadow in Vulgar, Powder Eye Shadow in Yes! And Pure Pigment in Breathe to make the eyes POP!

Were looking forward to seeing your alter ego's next week!

An Illamasqua Valentines

Tell your partner what you really want this Valentines Day.


Get the gift you really want this Valentine’s Day with Illamasqua’s anonymous hint sender. Simply enter your partner’s email address, then we’ll send them a secret message suggesting that they purchase our debut fragrance, Freak for the one they love – which, of course, is you.

Freak’s daringly provocative scent casts a spell of desire across the senses, making it the perfect accompaniment to a romantic Valentine’s night.

Receive the perfect Valentine’s gift in just 3 steps:

1. Enter your partner’s name and email address

2. We’ll send them a secret email on your behalf, directing them to the Freak fragrance

3. Fingers crossed they’ll take the hint!

Dare to be different this Valentines Day

We are collaborating with London based couture latex women’s wear designer Atsuko Kudo and are challenging you to release your alter ego through the power of self-expression this Valentine’s Day.

Atsuko Kudo’s award winning clothing is designed for those who wish to look and feel beautiful, feminine and strong and has been worn by some of the world’s most glamorous women such as Lady Gaga, Dita von Teese and Beyonce.  Atsuko is feted for her pioneering techniques with the latex fabric using exclusive prints, filigree and folding techniques to create an instantly recognizable style.

Available exclusively at Illamasqua’s London flagship store, 20 Beak St W1, Illamasqua Liverpool in the Met Quarter and Illamasqua Leeds in The Victoria Quarter from 6^th February 2012 for a limited period.

This year on the day for lovers, bite whilst wearing a blood red Illamasqua lipstick, scratch with nails adorned with a passionate red or abstain from the norm and go for a rich cream or midnight black talon.

Illamasqua Nail Varnish in Scorn, Load and Throb

Illamasqua Intense Lip-gloss in Succubus 

Illamasqua Lipstick in Sangers 

Atsuko Kudo accessories are available in black and red:

Heart Shaped Pasties w/filigree lace

Plain Heart Shaped Pasties

Filigree Lace Choker

Knuckle Gloves  w/filigree lace

Kitty Collar w/filigree lace

                                                       

And if all that isn't enough! ... We are also offering FREE UK Standard delivery until Midnight GMT Tuesday 14th of February.

Simply enter the promotion code 'VALENTINE' at the basket page.

Happy Valentines Day!

IMATS 2012...

Once a year Alexandra Palace in London is transformed into a make-up enthusiasts paradise! With bloggers, beauty lovers, professional artists and students congregating in the creative hub that is IMATS, the show offers the chance to indulge and immerse in make-up artistry!

This year was no exception and we wanted to share a little snippet of IMATS 2012 for those of you who weren't able to attend...

The Illamasqua Art Team were out in force to welcome our fans and followers who attended IMATS from across the globe

With live model demonstrations and transformations, IMATS offered the perfect opportunity to explore our highly pigmented, colour intense range

We are hosting an exclusive Colour Pop Shop in our Flagship store in London this Sunday 12th February for those of you who couldn't attend IMATS! Head to the store at 20 Beak Street to discover Illamasqua, build your kit and indulge in an immense array of bold colours with fabulous offers

PIN TO WIN COMPETITION.

Discover our Pinterest page here to see images that inspire us here at Illamasqua. Re-pin your favourite Illamasqua Nail Varnish for the chance to win .


These are the five Nail Varnishes up for grabs.

Nail Varnish in Nudge

Nail Varnish in Milf

Nail Varnish in Baptiste

Nail Varnish in Vice

Nail Varnish in Faux Pas

We will pick our winners on 11am GMT Thursday 16th February. It is Internationally open and there will be one winner per shade.

Illamasqua Cream & Powder Blushes.

Illuminate, radiate, make your face come alive with the colour and drama of Illamasqua blushes. Colour-intense and highly pigmented, use it to shade, brighten, enhance and define the shape of your face. Be bold, be daring, be the centre of attention.


Here are just a selection of the Cream & Powder Blushes Illamasqua has to offer...

Powder Blusher in Excite

'It is densely pigmented blush and stays good 7 – 8  hrs on my face without fading and after that there is still signs of flushed cheeks . It is very soft and doesn’t need much of an effort to blend.' - Thanks to Indya Beauty for her thoughts on this blusher.

As our blushers are so pigmented, you only need a tiny bit to go a long way! All our blushers can also be used as an eye shadow or as a contour. Another great piece for contouring is our Cream Pigment in Hollow.

Cream Blusher in Rude

This is what Temptalia thought to this Cream Blusher - 'The texture, despite its creaminess, feels featherweight against the skin; it’s thin, comfortable to wear, and doesn’t feel greasy.'

Highlight your cheekbones, shape your face, build and blend with 
fingers or a brush to create the colour intensity you desire. Use over foundation for impact, or under for a captivating glow. However you apply it, be daring. 

Powder Blusher in Morale

'Morale was a love at first sight for me. This is my first Illamasqua Blush and only makes me ask myself why haven´t I tried their blushes before? ...I love pink blushes and honestly this is one of the best I tried.' - Thanks to All You Desire for this quote.

This blusher is part of our Theatre of the Nameless collection, a collection which is based on the essence of self-expression that transformed 1920s Berlin, shop the collection here. Apply our Powder Blusher in Intrigue above your blusher line to create a highlight. 

To view the rest of our beautiful shades, click here.

The Sophie-I transformed...

Since the launch of the Sophie-I collection the blogosphere has been awash with your interpretations of the look, taking the technique and transforming it with different colourways and textures.

The Sophie-I technique has set a new mark for the traditional smoky eye, a classic look with an Illamasqua twist! 

We wanted to share a selection of the stunning Sophie-I looks that have had us inspired...

Nihrida developed the Sophie-I by adding teals, warm lemon yellows and deep aquas. This defining look is fierce, yet feminine! 

For a similar colour popping effect try pressing a little Powder Eye Shadows in Yes! onto the inner corners of the eye and applying Stalk and Anja to the outer corners before blending and fusing the colours together.

Samantha of Makeup Advice Forum shared another beautiful variation of the Sophie-I look. We love this interpretation, the shimmer of the pigments adds new depth and texture to the original Sophie-I look. 

A favourite in Illamasqua HQ, Pure Pigment in Ore is a must for this look. Layer over Liquid Metal in Electrum for this intense and rich golden bronze. To finish, apply Powder Eye Shadow in Jules to the socket line.

Corallista's interpretation of the Sophie-I look is steely and luxe and illustrates how versatile the smoky eye can be. Powder Eye Shadows in Moonflower, Incubus & Soul will offer this metallic quality. Don't forget to use our Eye Brow Cakes wet or dry to finish off the look with a statement brow.

Thank you to everyone that has supported S.O.P.H.I.E with their own striking versions of the Sophie-I look. To read more about the Sophie Lancaster foundation click here.

You can also support the charity buy purchasing a Sophie wristband or the Medium Pencil in Sophie.

To share your interpretation of the Sophie-I, upload your look to the Illamasqua Facebook page here

20% off select courses at The School of Make-up Art

Our School of Make-up Art in London upholds our brands fearless dedication to self-expression and creativity through make-up, by offering a range of professionally-led short courses designed to unlock your artistic desires. And for a short time only we are offering 20% off the following courses...

Drag Star Superhero

Master extreme night-time make-up and create incredible high impact looks with this intensive 2 hour course, including brow blocking and lash effects.

The Night-Time Diva

An intensive 2 hour course designed to help you master the basics of night-time make-up, so you can create your own statement alter ego look! This is the presses favourite!

Maturing Beauty

Discover new ways to embrace textures and shades that will illuminate your features, for a glamorous new look that's perfect for the evening.

 Time For Two Class

Indulge in some quality time for you and a friend and discover a new make-up look in the process.

Day-To-Night Class

Master a professional polished everyday look, and then transform it into a dramatic evening statement. Because everyone needs a bit of inspiration from board room to bar!

Teen Beauty Class

Discover the basics for teenage self-expression through make-up, including how to create a statement look and mastering a flawless complexion. 

The 'Art Of Self-Indulgence' Party

Bring your closest friends and learn how to revitalize your make-up skills at your very own night-time 'lock in' at the School of Make-up Art. For 6-12 people.

Simply enter promotion code COURSE20 at the basket page before 15th February 2012 to receive 20% discount on the courses listed above. What are you waiting for?