Seventy Five years on from the summer of 1940, when the Battle of Britain waged throughout British skies, we decided that for Goodwood Revival 2015 we would call upon the Bésame action hero of the year, Agent Carter, to give a new twist and a fitting tribute to the real female action heroes that played their part
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There’s a time to wear lipstick and there’s a time to wear a lighter look, keeping lips moisturised, conditioned and hydrated, particularly in the summer months. The answer – our new Sweetheart Lip Glazes, in four natural fruit flavours, Rose, Tangerine, Cherry and Grape. Whilst the new glazes were in production we started work on
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As IMATS London 2015 approaches (10-12 July), we have a quick review of what’s in store at this year’s Bésame Cosmetics booth #415. B is for brushes – our new 1930s replica boudoir Face Powder brushes. A unique piece of makeup artistry history can now become your new kit essential. Watch this fantastic review and
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We are delighted that Francesca Brown has joined our select team of Bésame Cosmetics models, and we have launched our first stunning images from our American Beauty lipstick photoshoot with photographer Scott Chalmers and Vintage Hair Lounge. The “blue” image, shot in our Southampton, UK studio features Francesca wearing a beautiful latex dress designed by
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When you think of vintage glamour, particularly of the 1940’s, you think of the glamorous movie star icons of the day, from Joan Crawford to Betty Grable, Rita Hayworth and Lauren Bacall and many more besides. But the 1940’s, particularly the wartime era, saw a revolution in the workplace for women, who needed to take
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One of the best summer vintage festivals in the UK, Vintage Nostalgia Show, is adding a brand new sponsor this year, in Bésame Cosmetics. The show began in 2012 in an idyllic enclave of the Wiltshire countryside, and has steadily grown over the past few years without losing its unique identity and family friendly atmosphere.
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Big hair, eyeliner and miniskirts, that’s how we think of the “Swinging Sixties”, with wannabe models strutting down London’s Carnaby Street, hoping to follow in the footsteps of the English waif, Twiggy, or aspire to be the next Jean Shrimpton, who was the very first ever supermodel hailing from this revolutionary era. When Bésame
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We wrote a few weeks ago, about how Bésame Cosmetics discovered model and burlesque performer, Honey B’Zarre, at the Miss Pinup Finland contest in Lahti in October. We are delighted that we have now been able to spend some time with Honey in the UK, as she joined the Bésame Cosmetics team for a showcase
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One of the most inspiring makeup books I’ve ever owned is the late Kevyn Aucoin’s Face Forward which contains page after page of carefully and artfully reconstructed iconic movie star images with other famous faces stepping in to be transformed. There is a stunning image of Gwyneth Paltrow as James Dean for example. The collection shows how
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Bésame Cosmetics Noir Red lipstick dates from 1930 and is the perfect daring lip colour for the Christmas party season. There is no end to the 1920s and flapper style themed parties for the season, demonstrating perfectly the enduring appeal of The Great Gatsby movie starring Leonardo DiCaprio, that was released in 2013. So whether you are
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