Showing posts with label face. Show all posts
Showing posts with label face. Show all posts

Friday, 25 April 2014

Contouring made easy

After taking elfs contouring master class yesterday, (see post here) I couldn't wait to try all my new goodies this morning.

Before I start applying any make up I usually prep my face with Nivea Visage reviving day cream. The moisturiser gives my skin a healthy looking glow and keeps it well hydrated - something thats very important to me as I suffer with dry skin. The product can be picked up in most supermarkets and drugstores.


Once the moisturiser has settled into my skin I go on to my usual foundation routine using Benefit "hello flawless" in Ivory with a flat head foundation brush. Once I have applied the foundation I use Loreal Paris "True match minerals" to create a matte look that leaves my skin looking airbrushes. 


From there I go on to apply my eyebrows. I use an eyebrow pencil from a previous Brows kit that I own. I also used Elfs eyebrow kit that includes the wax and power in a shade medium. Everyone who knows me knows that I am a huge eyebrow fan and will spend more time applying my eyebrows than any other make-up. I first of all use my pencil to define the shape of my brow and use as a guide line later on. I then take my angled brush and brush the wax over my eyebrow and later setting the wax with the power provided in the kit. 

I've been lusting after the contour look for months and finally got to take a class on perfecting this look. I was pleasantly surprised that the look can be achieved in 2 simple products using a figure of 8 motion. To create the look before to pick up Elf Concealer Stick and Elf Contouring Blush and Bronzer set. 


 Using the guide the class provided I recreated the look on myself using these products. To finish off the look I used my new elf glittered blusher; "Twinkle Pink" and Collection 2000 mascara. 



Wednesday, 10 July 2013

She returns...

It's HOT HOT HOT!

Sitting in my garden, hiding under an umbrella recovering from a bad case of sunstroke and sunburn, I decided that this is perfect weather to finally catch up on my blog.

I've been absent for a good 4 months now due to revising (now finished) A-levels, working in order to prepare for holiday and just generally enjoying my new found freedom of finally turning 18.

Didn't my mum do such a good job making my birthday cake from scratch?


Not only did I receive a delicious cake, I was also very spoilt receiving lots of money, numerous bits of jewellry and my most prized possessions my Marc By Marc Jacobs two link chain bracelet and my Vivienne Westwood Time Piece watch. 



My mother and I decided to take an impromptu trip to Bristol on Monday and walked around in the glorious sunshine, saw the sites (a number of Gromit statues) and Bristol Zoo! While waiting for her to get out of work I decided that my ginger skin was far too hot and bothered to get out of the car so I improvised a spot of sunbathing.

I've also included a few outfit posts from over the past week:

Jeans - Topshop
Black Vest - H&M
Boyfriend blazer - Peacocks 
Necklace - Gifted* (Topshop)
Marc By Marc Jacobs bracelet - Gifted* (Shopbop) 
Vivienne Westwood watch - Gifted* (Selfridges & Co.)
Silver ring - Gifted* (Thomas Sabo)
Chelsea boots - New Look

Chelsea boots - New Look
Playsuit (Backless) - Urban Outfitters
Denim jacket - Taylor Momsen for New Look 
Gold Chain necklace - Gifted* (Primark)