Beau mod

It is an unfortunate time for trends to be born. With the lack of visionary trendsetters in the mainstream to carry out what the ghost of Fashion’s future might bring (well, except maybe for the Olsen twins – look how they influenced the trend toward volume, when exactly a year ago they were called nuts).

The Mod look has been exploding since summer. Suddenly, everyone lopped off their hair, sported waifish cuts and doubled up on the eyeliner for that "I haven’t slept in four days, and it’s not because of work look." Then Sienna Miller was cast as the unfortunate but fabulous Edie Sedgwick, and suddenly: pop goes the weasel. Is it just me? Or is she really gross?

Anyway, it doesn’t matter if the trend exploded (literally, okay) because of an actress, who annoyingly keeps on playing the same roles; it is a universally flattering look. It’s hardly trendy, as it does not encourage too much drama. As its name suggests, Mod will always be a slick and modern look for women everywhere. Who wouldn’t look good with neatly scraped hair, a luminous complexion, vampy raccoon eyes and a hint of lip gloss?

This is, after all, a fashion idea that is not meant to be taken literally, of course. Because if you did, Mod rats back in the ’60s used frosted makeup in neon colors, something that will always be unflattering even to the most dewy-eyed 20 year old. It’s like granny panties or Crocs. So it’s a modern take on a legendary idea.

Smashbox brings back one of the greatest fashion and beauty ideas to our dressers and kikay kits with the whimsically packaged Mod Chic collection.

Smashbox has all the must-haves for the new wave vixen.

Aside from being sinfully reasonably priced, these fabulous shades will always look fab while the brushes will keep forever. Plus, don’t you want everything to be pretty? Smashbox is available exclusively at all Beauty Bar outlets at Glorietta, Power Plant Mall, Alabang Town Center and Robinsons Galleria.

Mini Lip & Eye Palette

Tucked inside each of these black and white houndstooth cases are two lip glosses, four eye shadows and a double-ended liner/shadow brush. Perfect for escaping the fluorescent-lit hell that is your office to the strobe-lit heaven that is swimming with martinis after hours! It’s tiny enough to fit in a clutch.

The Beauty A Go-Go Color Palette

This palette holds everything you need this holiday season — eight eye shadows, four lip glosses, two highlighters and two mini-brushes, all housed in a chic black and white bag. Its colors are timeless and you’ll be using it until the very same time next year. The gunmetal eye shadow will spoil you half to death with its versatility!

Totally Fab Lip Gloss Collection

Kiss and make up with this mouth-watering mix that features four new lip gloss shades wrapped in black and white houndstooth print with a sturdy plastic case. It comes in super now colors that will make each day… another different Mod day. I dare you to mix it all up in a lippy salad and see what shade you come up with!

Brush Boutique Deluxe Tool Collection

The collection contains seven of our most sought-after brushes, uniquely finished with stylish houndstooth print handles. A bonus? Our new angled blush brush is also included. A sleek black and white Mod Chic case makes this the ultimate travel kit and a great gift, too. Contains #22 Fan Brush, #12 Angle Brow Brush, #3 Blending Brush, #15 Definer Brush, exclusive Angled Blush and Contour Brush, #13 Foundation Brush, and #21 Arced Liner Brush.