petrapersonally — Colour Inspiration

I think burgundy definitely is my favorite colour this fall – it feels fresh & new. It's been a while since I’ve seen it used this much everywhere in every shade from a sheer wash of wine tint to the moodiest aubergine – here is some inspiration on how to use this stunning colour to perfection.     Burgundy lips – how to:     Line just outside lips with a flesh toned pencil or concealer and even out the rest of the complexion to cut out any redness in skin. This is key, as any redness in the skin or...

I’m so glad that orange has been so popular in beauty lately – I’ve always loved to use it as a fresh accent colour and it is perfect for this time of year! How to make orange lips wearable:     Even out skin-tone to cut out any redness you may have.     Keep eyes really natural and fresh – just sweep nude shimmer onto the lid, curl lashes & apply mascara.     Do a soft peach blush on the apples of the cheeks.     Keep the lips satiny-matte for a modern feel.   For a more natural version, try our...

Find Pixi Nail Colour at: http://www.pixibeauty.com/nails/nail-polish   This month, a favorite style magazine - InStyle - featured one of our new Nail Colours for fall, Amazing Amethyst. We love this shade - it's just dark enough to be a bit moody for fall but has a hint of brightness so that it's still eye-catching. Gorgeous!   Find Pixi Endless Silky Eye Pen at: http://www.pixibeauty.com/eyes/endless-silky-eye-pen   Also in the amethyst colour family, our Endless Silky Eye Pen in BlackTulip is the perfect fall update to your eyelining routine. A deep black-based shade with lilac glimmer, it's a great way to add...

In my world, straw is less about agriculture and more of – you guessed it – a COLOUR!!! And a very useful colour! Here are some of my favorite straw-related things: My childhood summers were spent on a farm in Sweden, and I used to get to ride on the hay trolley from the fields to the farmhouse. Sooo much fun! Moving swiftly from the field to more glamorous outings, maybe to the airport or the city for a spot of shopping therapy! The Chanel Spring/Summer 2010 catwalk was decked out in fabulous farm straw decor. http://www.chanel.com/fashion/11-ready-to-wear-spring-summer-2010-chanel-fashion-show-14,0   If Chanel...

A new nail colour is always the perfect pick-me-up on a dull day, and these 3 new stunning colours are really a must this fall! This season I am in LOVE with jewel tones - they are so flattering as makeup, nail colour, jewelry (go figure...) and, of course, fashion! From our Pixi Fall 2012 lineup, the cocoa is my personal favorite for a nice pedi. The amethyst is irresistible and looks so vibrant, but isn't an "in your face" kind of colour. Green is always in my top picks and I love how this one looks like emera Find...

I've always had a passion for pastels and they seem to be all the rage at the moment! Here are some of my inspirations for pretty pastels this summer...   DAINTY DRESSES Love this collection of dresses from a great blog I've recently found. See more at: http://theberry.com/2012/03/14/spring-on-pastels-26-photos/ DREAM BAG Buy at: http://www.farfetch.com My favorite makeup look this spring (and always, come to think of it...) is all about complexion perfection! Get Pixi's Flawless & Poreless primer at: http://www.pixibeauty.com/complexion/flawless-poreless   To recreate this look:     Prime: Pixi Flawless & Poreless primer is a lot of makeup artists' must-have. It makes...

As the days get longer with lovely early-summer weather in full swing, I am being drawn more & more to calm, relaxing colours - my obsession right now is seafoam green. It's so soothing but still draws the eye and makes a statement!   I have a passion for packaging design in all of its forms - whether it be for makeup or otherwise. These vintage bottles are just soooo pretty in the perfect seafoam green colour. I also have love for vintage signs and fonts, so I had to show you this beach resort sign! A classic! Seafoam green...

Not sure what it is, but every spring I get this obsession with red & white stripes…here are some of the best!   Charming, natural, innocent, lovely Marilyn Monroe - the ultimate American girl next door. I adore this photo - her pose, her slightly frizzy hair, the summer-striped bikini & the dewy red lips - so pretty & charming! I think it's a good thing to mix it up - team a bit of glamour with some casual, keep things fresh.   This is the perfect, room-for-everything, super casual summer bag! Throw everything in, including the picnic supplies! http://www.jeanieb.com.au...

I love love love colour, but if I had to pick just one this spring & summer I would have to pick hot pink! I have to have these sandals - they'll brighten any outfit! http://www.zappos.com/havaianas-slim-pop-rose Nothing shouts that spring & summer are nearly here as loudly as a bright pink - this season I'm totally lusting over the brightest NEONs. They're like a energy shot screaming happiness! If you are only going to get one pink thing this season, make it a hot pink nail colour! pixibeauty.com/nails/nail-polish A hot pink with a hint of blue looks amazing on olive...

Soooooo, it's finally EASTER...such fun! Easter is pretty much all children's favorite tradition in Sweden. And in our family we love to keep up the old folk tradition of this bring-spring-on (and fast please!) holiday. To explain it simply - it's kind of like our Halloween. We dress up as Easter witches (I'm serious!) & fly around on a broom (well we try!), knocking on doors, getting and eating lots of candy. We hide big cardboard eggs full of goodies and do very difficult Easter egg hunts around the garden (requires tons of drawings and riddles and planning - my...

I am really craving coral right now! I have this MUST have / wear / look at / enjoy feeling about this shade right now...I tend to get very excited about colours - luckily it's part of my job! Now let's dig deeper into this coral obsession around at the moment. Here are some facts about coral that I found: Coral itself has been called the 'garden of the sea'. Coral symbolizes life and blood force energy and is considered to have healing properties. The colour coral is a pinkish-orange hue. The first recorded use of coral as a color...

Now that autumn is officially here, I think it’s time to cozy up and enjoy some home comforts – for me, staying in is definitely the new going out, and brown is the new black! A good book, warm blanket, fire crackling, scented candle burning and a good quality bar of chocolate and I’m in heaven. It’s the little luxuries in life that count! We all know that the taste of chocolate is amazing, but even the smell is delicious & it's calorie-free! A quality scented candle can warm up a room in seconds and instantly adds a homey feel....

I woke up this morning with these thoughts in my head... •  Start my holiday gift list (I can't leave it to the last minute again!) •  I must be more patient with my 4-year old! •  I need to calm down! Don’t jump out of bed and run all day - walk & think! •  I dreamt about buying another house - a “fixer” of course - and my husband promptly asked for a divorce...in my dream, that is. PHEW! •  I must stop watching TV – it’s annoying me more & more •  I should really call my...

Taupe is a grayish nude brown with a hint of purple. There are many shades of this colour & they are  the perfect neutral without being boring. I have to admit, taupe is one of the all-time classiest colours – I LOVE it! This taupe dress from Dior is elegant, yet still so fashion-forward. Find this collection at: http://www.bellanottelinens.com/ This taupe-covered bed looks sooooo comfy! Find all at: http://www.target.com/s?searchTerm=taupe&category=0|All|matchallpartial|all+categories#navigation=true&Nao=0&viewType=medium&sortBy=relevance&isleaf=false&parentCategoryId=0&RatingFacet=0&productsCount=253 Some more taupe inspiration – all of which you can buy at Target! How great is that?! TAUPE MAKEUP! Creating a sultry taupe eye is simple – smudge Lid Last Shadow...

I woke up this morning with these thoughts in my head… Grow my own herbs for the kitchen Buy somebody a coffee Be a little crazy! (that shouldn’t be too hard!) Treasure things until they fall apart Take some time off Love my husband And most of all, EAT STRAWBERRIES!!! I’m Swedish and nothing screams summer in Sweden like sun-ripened strawberries, preferably picked and eaten right in the strawberry field. My sister sent me the photo below – this is her strawberry “field” right now at her cottage in the Swedish countryside. So delicious! And did you know – I...

Terracotta - encompassing hues from peach to bronze, this colour is gorgeous for both home & beauty. Living in a Spanish-style house in Southern California, I am constantly surrounded by terracotta and I think it’s taking over my life…I see hues from softest peach to deepest bronze everywhere – and I’m LOVING it! It’s so far removed from my comfort zone in home design that is usually a mix of antique white, pale blues & greens and Gustavian grey – all very Swedish. Now I just have to embrace my exotic side, which I’m sure is in there somewhere! Find...

TASTY TEAL! I am a huge fan of our new princess Catherine and she inspired  this blog- TEAL! What a great colour – and often forgotten. Lets revive it with some insperation below. Lovely teal dress from Jenny Packham: http://www.jennypackham.com/ If you are not on princess duty you may want to wear something more like the dress below, sexy and classy at the same time. Looks to me like the perfect summer dress for a casual BBQ or a cocktail on the veranda! Buy Haute Hippie dress at: http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/178419   SIENNA! Always the belle of the ball, looking stunning in...

    Pewter is a mix of metals and, depending on the mix, is a fascinating colour with lots of dimension – perfect for a touch of nail brightening.   For our new Precious Pewter nail colour, we mixed black, silver & gold shimmer with a hint of purple-y plum...I think we have a winner!   Find Nail Colour at: http://www.pixibeauty.com/makeup/nails/nail-polish-2221   My inspiration behind the colour? An antique English pewter serving plate!     Those of you who know me know that most of my time not working is spent rummaging around vintage stores! Wherever I travel, I always...

  Grey is the perfect neutral – a mix of white and black, it goes with everything, is soothing for the eye, and has many tone variations.   Grey, silver, ash, charcoal, slate, stone, iron, granite, smoky, dust, fog…for each type of grey, I could mix the perfect eye or nail shade!   Grey Wedding!   One of our lovely Pixi girls in LA decided to have her bridesmaids dress in grey for her wedding – sooo pretty, ethereal and unexpected!   Credit for these gorgeous wedding photos: http://taraannphotography.blogspot.com/   A makeup minimalist, the bride only likes fast and fuss-free...

  Lately I've been obsessed with deep, moody blue.   This shade is easily found in nature, like in this photo from a recent trip to Hawaii - love the depth in the colours!     Of course, when I see a gorgeous shade in nature, I immediately want to duplicate it using makeup!   I love to use a blue mascara or eyeliner to give a fresh hint of colour to the face - it's so awakening & really makes the whites of eyes look whiter.   Find Lash Booster Mascara in Blackest Blue at: http://www.pixibeauty.com/lash-booster-mascara-2343 Find Endless Silky...

    The biggest trend in Europe this summer? Everybody is matching or clashing their neon lips with neon nails!   To make this look work, the key is to keep the eyes as natural as possible – almost no eye makeup, only a touch of mascara if anything. The skin also has to be flawless, so a good tinted moisturizer and concealer is essential.     Find Succulent Lip Twin in Pink Peony at: http://www.pixibeauty.com/succulent-lip-twin Find Illuminating Tint & Conceal at: http://www.pixibeauty.com/illuminating-tint-conceal-1501 Find Lash Booster Mascara at: http://www.pixibeauty.com/lash-booster-mascara-1495   For a trendy look, go for a matte finish. You...

    Blush pink is probably one of the most beautiful colours there is.   The most adorable words pop into my mind as I look at it: soothing, softness, roses, baby girls, ethereal, romantic, femininity, pretty, subtle, sheer chiffon, youth, cherry blossoms…   Here is some blush pink inspiration on a dull day!       Love the look!     Here's how I would achieve the above look: 1. Apply a chiffon pink all around eyes to highlight and brighten. 2. Use a pale pink cheek gel on apples of cheeks - don’t be scared to layer for...

  With January often being a dreary yet hectic month, I love to mix it up and add a bit of colour - right now I'm loving purple!   This shade really pops light brown, hazel and green eyes to the maximum.     Purple is pretty, sensual and soft – from pastel lavender to deep glimmery violet, you can create gorgeous looks with minimal effort by using a vibrant accent shade like this.   The tonal hues in our Eye Alchemy Assortment make it super easy to get a pretty purple grading on your eye!     Find Eye...

  Today I wanted to share some on-the-set exclusives from my latest Target shoot!     Shot in L.A. on a grey day, the campaign is all about gorgeous aquas & blues – such perfect hues to jump into Spring!       Whenever I do a shoot, I make sure to take all of the Pixi essentials with me, along with some key makeup artist tools – cotton swabs, eyelash curlers, and spoolie brushes are always in high demand!       I spy new Pixi brushes! I usually carry around 50-60 different brushes in my artistry kit at...

  Camila Alves wore all Pixi makeup to the Critics' Choice Awards last month!     A natural beauty, she always turns heads and keeps it very classy.     Here are the Pixi products that makeup artist Matin used to create the look:   Find products at: http://pixibeauty.com/ Find more about Matin at: http://www.abtp.com/make-up/matin   Here's the step-by-step on how Matin did Camila's makeup: Step 1: Apply Tinted Brilliance Balm in Nearly Naked to lips, allowing the balm to soak in and hydrate lips Step 2: Apply Flawless & Poreless Primer to entire face, prepping skin and creating an...

It was a Pixi perfect day at our Pixi Boutique! We enjoyed spending the day with Weylie & some of the loyal lovelies that have followed her (and Pixi!) throughout the years! Weylie had some girl talk with all of them, which was fun and filled with wisdom. Highlight of the day was when Weylie sat down with the girls and had a more personal Q&A. Weylie talked about how she finds balance within her own life, how she has become more confident over the years (both on & off YouTube), as well as how she enjoys using the Dimensional...

  From apricot to neon, this spring is all about orange.   It's youthful and fun, and the perfect way to add a pop of colour to your look!   Photo from Elle.com at: bit.ly/1kvaCki   My favourite thing about orange is that there's a shade for every skintone - brighter hues look great with olive or tanned skin, while corals complement lighter complexions.   Find Succulent Lip Twin in Coral Camellia at: http://bit.ly/1iKCW2O Find Lip Blush in Energy at: http://bit.ly/1lAJbqn Find Shea Butter Lip Balm in Coral Crush at: http://bit.ly/1fRxR3M   Another way to add a burst of colour...

    I can't believe it, but Easter is already upon us!     I love this holiday and the bright, cheery decorations that are involved - this usually includes lots of YELLOW! I love yellow - it's so uplifting and fresh     What better way to keep the mood upbeat than with a yellow nail colour?     Find Nail Colour in Sizzling Sunshine at: http://bit.ly/1mkcwop     Or you can try a hint of yellow on the eyes - I know, I know, sounds crazy, but in the right hue it is surprisingly flattering!      ...

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner which means it is time to start prepping for Pixi perfect lips! With these lip loving treats, its simple to achieve soft, silky-smooth, perfectly plump lips. Polish & Line Your Lips One of my makeup bag must-haves is the lip prepping Nourishing Lip Polish. Nutrient-rich formula that features three key ingredients: Shea Butter to deeply moisturise, Evening Primrose Oil to rejuvenate and Camellia Oil to repair. Buff your lips gently with the exfoliating applicator and notice circulation improving creating smoother and plumper lips. Once your lips have been polished to Pixi perfection, apply...

May we proudly present: our fresh spring makeup arrivals! Ta da!!! I’m so excited! Colours are warm, fresh and there is a clarity to them that is very pretty-fying. We are thrilled to be launching eyes & lip favourites in yummy colours! Glimmer & Glow! Liquid Fairy Lights Ohhh this Liquid eye shadow gives the most incredible glimmer effect to lids! Apply to bare lids for the prettiest fairy twinkle effect. Infused with chamomile & rose extracts to soothe & hydrate as you wear. Glow-y Gossamer Duo Perfectly pigmented with a creamy, 2nd skin- texture, this miracle formula looks natural...

Some days we have to go straight from work to dinner. After a long day, we still want a look that is fast, fuss-free & will still make us feel like the best version of ourselves! Eyes I love using the Mesmerizing Mineral Palette in Mineral Contour to add dimension to any evening look. For enhanced depth, add the deeper hues into the outer corners of your eyes. For a subtle highlight, add the lightest colour to the center of your eyelid, inner corners of your eyes & to the brow bone. To achieve the appearance of fuller lashes, dot...

I am thrilled to introduce our newest mascara: LashLift 188 Double Brush Mascara! This first of its kind mascara (more on that later), is a must-have for your lashes! From the innovative 2-in-1 wands to the smudge-proof formula, I can’t wait for you to try it! LashLift 188 Double Brush Mascara I wanted to create a mascara that would coat every one of your 188+ lashes to Pixi perfection. With that, LashLift 188 Double Brush Mascara was brought to life! Yes, you read that correctly: Double Brush Mascara! This ingenious new mascara features not one, but two wands in one,...

Now, it’s time to indulge in some cake...PixiGlow Cake, that is! I am so proud to introduce our new 3-in-1 glow, blush & bronzer in one! I only have a few minutes to add a little glow & blush before heading out the door in the morning, and this really saves me time! If you’re always on-the-go, a multi-use palette is the best. PixiGlow Cake, available in  ChampagnePink Glow & GildedBare Glow, delivers soft, healthy colour. PixiGlow Cake This 3-in-1 Luminous Transition Powder... Highlights your favourite features Gives sheer, healthy colour to the apples of the cheeks Subtly bronzes/contours The...

Last month, we had an amazing day with Dulce Candy and a few special lovelies at our Pixi Boutique! Dulce spent quality time with each of our V.I.P’s (Very Important Pixi’s), talking about everything from life, to relationships & their favourite Dulce videos!   Dulce also hosted a mini masterclass! She taught her new friends how they can instantly add a glow to their look in five minutes (or less!), using the two new palettes we created together! Some of my favourite tips that Dulce shared are… Spritzing Makeup Fixing Mist on your brush before adding colour (for added, super-long...

[embed]https://youtu.be/1CFOjpGbD4I[/embed] Pixi + Dulce Candy’s Cafe con Dulce Multi-Use Palette & Dulce's Lip Candy Lip Palette are perfect for effortlessly enhancing your makeup! Watch to find out how Dulce achieves her go-to, Flawless in Five look! Favourites Used From Pixi + Dulce Candy’s Café con Dulce Multi-Use Palette  -“Morenita” (Apply all over the lids) -“Dulce” (Use on center of the eyelids to highlight the eyes) -“Brillante” (Pat onto the brow-bone area for an instant brow lift) -“Brillante”+ “Tamarindo” (Blend together and apply to inner corners of the eye for a brightened look) -“Carmelo” + “Tamarindo” + “Pan Dulce” (Highlight cheekbones...

[embed]https://youtu.be/KtOOcWlrGpY[/embed] Take your makeup from daytime to evening with Pixi + Weylie’s Dimensional Eye Creator Kit! Watch to see how Weylie uses her Let's Talk Eyes Palette & Black Liner Duo to transition her look in just a few minutes.   Favourites Used From Pixi + Weylie’s Dimensional Eye Creator Kit  Daytime Look (Using the Let’s Talk Eyes Palette) -“Itty Bitty” (Place all over the lids) -“Gurl!” (Apply “Itty Bitty” to the center of the lids to brighten the eyes) -“Sista” (Add perfect dimension to the outer corners of the eyelids with this colour)   Evening Look (Using the Let’s...

[embed]https://youtu.be/MolY3FYuhus[/embed] Pixi + Chloe Morello’s Palette Chloette & Lip Icing are Pixi perfect for a date night look! Watch to learn how to add a touch of romantic radiance to your makeup!   Favourites Used From Pixi + Chloe Morello’s Palette Chloette  -“Honeymoon” (Apply all over lids to highlight the eyes) -“Swoon” (Add warmth to the creases of the eyes with this colour) -“Veil” (Highlight inner corners & brow-bone areas to instantly brighten your eyes) -“Unity” + “Knot” (Blend these two shades together to fill in the brows) -“Tux” (Use as an eye liner!) -“Knot” (Add subtle dimension by lightly...

Most brides say the wedding day goes by in a flash, so you want to ensure your makeup stays put from day to night with minimal touchups. In our last post, I shared my Pixi Bridal Skincare regimen to achieve that Pixi glow on your big day. Today, we are sharing tips on our our Pixi Perfect must-haves to create a long-lasting beautiful bridal makeup! Pixi’s No. 1 Wedding Makeup Essential: Flawless Beauty Primer! Flawless Beauty Primer is a beloved must-have by our Pixi lovelies. This primer ensures your makeup stays put, keeps your skin hydrated all day, and delivers...

Some Pixi products reflect a bit of beauty advice I’ve received from my mum throughout the years. I often design products with the working mum in mind, and today I love that our fuss-free philosophy is being passed down to the next generation. We develop makeup and skincare for women of all ages, so it’s no surprise to hear that mums and daughters alike often use the same Pixi products! Here are some complexion perfection favourites! Primer Primers create a silky canvas to ensure a flawless, long-lasting makeup application. Some of our customers love our primers so much, they use their...