Milan Fashion Week has come to an end. As the key figures in the Italian fashion industry unveiled their masterpieces, beauty perfection reigned supreme.

From punchy lip shades to fresh faces with stand out brows, make a visit to Tracie Giles International to discover how to define and enhance your lips and brows this year.

While you can certainly draw attention in a chic outfit, perking up your pout with one of Tracie Giles' renowned lip treatments will definitely make you standout from the crowd. Exclusive to Tracie Giles, the Gloss and Go lip treatment will guarantee lips worthy of press attention!

Sharp, defined brows set against glowing skin were the focal point of the Milan catwalks. Try the 3D Hair by Hair Perfect brows from Tracie Giles International for the ultimate 'Milan' designer brows.

The BAFTAs provided us with the usual selection of gorgeous a-list stars. From Audrey Tautou to Claire Danes, beauty perfection reigned supreme.

It is clear that the bold, defined brow remains a beauty staple. Using the latest state-of-the-art technology and custom-blended pigments, you can achieve the perfect A-list brow here at Tracie Giles International. Symmetrical and colour perfect brows that last up to 18 months; it's time to wave goodbye to eyebrow pencils and dyes.

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it’s safe to say that we all want truly kissable, perfectly shaped, ‘bee stung’ lips. Pretty easy to achieve at the beginning of the night, but as soon as we step out the door the colour fades, the contour distorts and we end up looking a little less perfect than when we left.

If there is one name that has cropped up again and again in my clinic this year, it’s Megan Fox. "Megan who?" most of you would have asked only a few years ago, with no idea who this small time actress from Tennessee actually was. And then there came those eyebrows, those flawlessly formed eyebrows, the catalysts in catapulting Ms Fox from oblivion to mega stardom. I bet even now you can’t name one film that she has been in, but I’m sure you will recognise her as FHM’s number 1 sexiest woman 2008 and Google’s most searched for celeb. Yes, it is fair to say that they have truly transformed her from girl next door to world famous sex symbol and so it’s no surprise that I am constantly asked to replicate these gorgeous brunette brows. And the good news is that I can, with the addition of tiny hair strokes I can get your brows looking like Megan’s in no time.

Never underestimate the power of the brow. As we discovered with Jordan last week, eyebrows can completely and radically change the face and give character, expression and definition. Megan Fox is gifted with gorgeous features to begin with but her eyebrows are the part of her face that really make her and have allowed her to stand out from the crowd. So what makes them so fabulous? They are bold, symmetrical and arch in just the right place to give a youthful and rejuvenating lift and also bring out the blue in her eyes. Not only this, but they don't look fake. The individual hairs can be seen, and they appear to be perfectly groomed, not pencilled on. This type of brow is easily achieved using permanent make up on the right face in my clinic.

If it’s permanent make up, it’s unprofessional and you have been ill advised and in my opinion, I would be looking to get them removed ASAP. Your face is beautiful, your eyebrows ridiculous. If you are reading my blog - please get in touch and let me sort them out. You have spent all that money on makeup, why waste it by drawing a frown on your face and having a pair of the most aging eyebrows possible. Big mistake.

From blonde bombshell to brunette beauty, Jordans look has changed dramatically over the years and this winter, we have seen her go into the jungle with jet black hair and strikingly dark eyebrows to match. Eyebrows can dramatically change someone’s whole appearance and their importance is very often disregarded. We only need to look at Hollywood icons such as Megan Fox and Elisha Cuthbert to realise how much they frame, rejuvenate and give character to the face. Because they have the power to make such a difference, if they go wrong they can overshadow all your other features and ruin a beautiful face, as they have Jordans in my opinion. Nobody wants a pair of witchedy grubs on their forehead. So not a good look.

The combination of the colour, length, thickness and angling make these brows in my opinion a recipe for disaster and if they have been tattooed, then please ladies don’t let this put you off semi permanent make up. A good practitioner will measure the brows so that they are in harmony with your face and create a shape that looks as nature intended and suits you. Jordans brows are just too thick and diagonal, worlds apart from the sexy, striking but perfectly natural looking brows that leave my clinic on a daily basis.

Of course, Jordans brows could be a result of OTT tinting or using the charcoal from the embers of the fire in camp. However these eyebrows have been created, let this be a lesson to everyone. For the perfect brows every day, make sure you visit one of us at the top of the semi permanent make up industry as there is a lot that can go wrong. We deal with eyebrows all day every day and my job is to make you look and feel your best.

We may be approaching Christmas, but stick to what you’re best at Jordan...pin up girl, not panto dame. I'm just dying to get my hands on those eyebrows of yours.

Many of my clients are busy women balancing careers, family and social life. This time of year their makeup needs to take them effortlessly from an afternoon meeting to after-work cocktails, from shopping in town to a dinner date. With our latest range of exciting permanent makeup effects, you can create definition, balance and just the right amount of colour for a fabulous daytime look, then add shimmer and glow for evening in just a few moments. The results are stunning and the accuracy of your permanent makeup means your looks stays put perfectly whatever the event, from day to evening ... and beyond.

This autumn's look is a development of the natural, 'bare' shades we loved this summer, but with bolder definition and colour to reflect autumn and winter fabrics. Our fashion must-have this season, Gloss and Go Lips, helps you create this look absolutely effortlessly. We define and shape your lips with an outline blush of colour in a natural or favourite lip-liner shade. You simply add gloss to fill in the outline. Choose 'nude' or earth shades for day, then switch to a shimmering gloss with maybe a glint of gold for evening. Stunning.

For eyes there's an a brilliant choice of effects - clever ways to add definition, shape and colour you can wear on its own during the day and enhance for evening. Alongside our marvellously subtle Eyelash Enhancer (click here to see treatment in action), why not discover incredibly flattering effects like Highliner (a line of pale cream or white above the eyeliner), or our sensational Halo Liner - a colour-catching ‘iris’ shade above and below eyeliner to emphasise the natural beauty of your eyes. For the perfect finishing touch there's also stunning Rachel Solari silk eyelash extensions: super flattering, super natural.

Brows continue to be big fashion news and if you really want to revolutionalise your looks this season, why not consider Ultra Lift Brows - exclusive to Tracie Giles International. Known as the 'face lift in a brow' this incredibly detailed, natural effect rejuvenates the whole face using Tracie's perfect dimensional hair simulation technique.

Finally don't forget we offer a whole range of complementary non-surgical therapies to help you achieve the look you want, including cheek bone enhancers, smile line eraser, eye dark circle reduction and even high fashion tinted contact lenses straight from Hollywood!

With winter and Christmas events in the diary (not to mention New Year) the time to get the look is now, but do remember to book your treatment as soon as you can, before the end of year rush. For a friendly discussion about your thoughts and wishes, and a FREE consultation, simply call us now on 0845 838 0299 or email and we’ll get back to you.

Britain has permanent makeup talent - and our nationwide audition for the best permanent makeup technician proves it! Following hundreds of auditions I have appointed Joanna as the first Academy Senior Technician of our London Academy of Permanent Makeup, opening this autumn. The Academy is a UK first, setting top international standards for treatment and it gives you real advantages too, including more appointment times and a choice of price levels for most treatments.

With an outstanding reputation as a permanent makeup specialist Joanna was trained at the Centre of Micro-Pigmentation Specialists in 2002, where the standards are of the highest international level. She went on to teach other students there, and has since undertaken regular training updates and seminars, keeping up to the minute with all the latest procedures and technology, and especially with health and safety issues. In auditioning for our first Academy Senior Technician, Joanna stood out for her artistry, her passion for her work and her amazing attention to detail. We are absolutely delighted to have her on board and look forward to introducing her.

And there's more good news. With the opening of the Academy we will be offering the widest choice of treatments available. Alongside fabulously flattering new techniques such as Gloss and Go Lips, Halo Eyes and my unique Hair by Hair Perfect Brows are state of the art treatments such as cheekbone enhancements that can give your whole face a youthful 'y' lift effect, rejuvenators such as smile line reduction, sun pigmentation and fine line removal and eye dark circle reduction. For a full list of treatments available call 0845 838 0299.

We are also delighted to offer new Rachel Solari Silk Eyelash Extensions: no more fake-looking nylon lashes - these incredible silk extensions are individually matched to your own lashes, flexibly bonded to stay put for showering and swimming and are beautifully tapered to look ultra-real. And they last up to 6 weeks!

With so much on offer, why not request a 'total beauty' consultation, to discover which of these treatments are right for you? And remember, your consultation is free, friendly and without obligation. Call us now on 0845 838 0299 or email and we’ll get back to you.

In this short video Tracie creates an Eyelash Enhancement, explaining how the treatment works to enhance the client's natural lash line with perfectly accurate micro-dots of pure colour. Click PLAY on the video below to view:

You’ll notice I’ve marked the start of 2009 with a special gift to you of a £50 saving on any new treatment you book before June 30th. I can guarantee that your treatment will be carried out by me, not by an assistant or trainee. But appointments are already filling up fast, so to be sure of your saving do get in touch without delay.

At a time when might expect women to economise on beauty, some surprising facts are emerging. With permanent makeup bookings up – and the specialist permanent makeup sector still growing rapidly – it appears that when times are tough, women value their appearance more than ever.

There are sound reasons for this. In a competitive job market, permanent makeup can do what no ordinary makeover can achieve. It guarantee you perfect makeup, day or night, make the very best of your features by correcting, balancing and harmonising and, for older women, it really can put the clock back. Whatever your age, whether you are facing an interview panel or a difficult client, permanent makeup gives you a special kind of confidence.

Looking after what you have

We all know relationships don’t get any easier when money is tight and there is evidence that right now, women are finding it pays to look as good as they can. Treatments such as Tracie Giles International’s Ultra Lift Brows or Lip Blush can make even a long term life partner take notice! And if you are out there meeting new partners, knowing you look great gives you a big advantage.

Combined with a new exercise and diet regime (and what better time to start than Spring?) permanent makeup can have a revolutionising effect – not just on your looks but your whole mental outlook.

As one client this year commented “Any time of the day or night, I know I’m looking great and a whole lot younger! That makes me feel good about myself and motivated to take better care of myself too.”Claiming your £50 saving

With my special offer of a really substantial saving, why not try a new treatment? You’ll not only save £50, but benefit from a free, thorough consultation and treatment that’s guaranteed to be carried out by me – at my superb new 1, Harley Street salon.

But don’t forget: you can only claim your £50 saving if you book before June 30th, so to get in touch now please call 0845 838 0299 or click here: Contact Tracie

Great news! On September 22nd Tracie Giles International moved to fabulous new premises at No 1 Harley Street. While I will still be working at my regional salons from time to time, 1 Harley Street will be my permanent base from now on.

I can't tell you how excited I am about this new Clinic, which offers you a truly bespoke client experience with every visit.

Naturally you can expect the complete range of permanent makeup treatments currently on offer, including Ultra Lift brows, Lip Extensions, Lip Blush treatments, Lavish Lash Enhancements, eyeliner and much more. The new salon also means I can offer a wider range of correction and enhancement treatments such as breast re-pigmentation, hair transplant concealer and scar camouflage.

The No 1, Harley Street clinic is set to be a centre of excellence in every way. In addition to my existing treatments I will be introducing a complete cosmetic and rejuvenation one stop shop, including access to some of Europe's finest plastic and cosmetic surgeons, Botox and Dermal filler specialists, and laser hair removal.

Cavendish Square parking is a few minutes away, as is Selfridges, John Lewis and South Molton Street. Oxtord Circus and Bond Street tubes are nearby.

I think you'll agree that the Number 1 Harley Street experience is very special indeed - but because Tracie Giles International has always adopted a fair pricing policy, treatment prices will stay exactly the same.

I look forward to welcoming you to 1 Harley Street, so get in touch now on 0845 838 0299 to discuss your treatment! Contact Tracie

When clients first have my new Ultra Lift Eyebrows treatment they say friends and family ask if they've changed the colour of their hair or gone on a diet! That’s the kind of dramatic difference this brilliant new permanent makeup treatment can create - because Ultra Lift Eyebrows harmonise with your face and colouring so perfectly, the result is not just a lovelier face but a ‘lift’ for your whole look.

The Ultra Lift technique is one I've developed as a response to client demand and is exclusive to Tracie Giles. The difference begins with extremely careful planning. Your new look brows are designed sympathetically to your face, to give the most flattering and natural appearance. Then, the impression of individual eyebrow hairs are interspersed among your natural hairs to reshape, balance and harmonise your brows in a way that can literally transform your face. This technique is done under extreme magnification and is highly skilled and specialised.

Clients have commented how comfortable this treatment is. 'An entirely positive experience' was a recent comment while another told me 'I feel like I've had a facelift'. And yes, that really is how good this exciting new permanent cosmetic treatment is. Sounds tempting? Contact me now on 0845 838 0299 and I can discuss how Ultra Lift Eyebrows could transform your face - and the way you feel about yourself.