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. 

Glastonbury blues

The time has come and gone for the most anticipated festival of the summer (and most glamourous); Glastonbury.

Visited by over 100,000+ festival goers of all ages for the arts, the notorious silent discos and the once in a lifetime opportunities to see headline act, Glastonbury still continues to prove that it will always be one of the best and most respected festivals to happen.

However, it's the Monday after the festival antics end that fashion journalists get really excited. What celebs were spotted? Who wore what? 

Every year the festival is donned by many a celebrities like Lily Allen, Kate Moss and Florence Welch and every year we see some of the best festival fashion from high end designers to affordable, not afraid to get dirty, high street stores.

The impending question is did glamour take over wellies? Was it a battle between the dirt and divas? 

Singer, Lily Allen and Radio 1 DJ, Nick Grimshaw were spotted donning an outfit fit for practicality of a festival opposed to other celebrity friends. Lily was seen sporting her favourite attire; Nike Air Max 90 trainers that makes her so popular. Seen strolling in the trainers with a simple pair of black leggings and overcoat, Lily ambles through the festival choosing comfort over style. Although I do understand the practicality of a wardrobe when attending a festival, I was a little disappointed with her outfit choice. 

Much loved Sienna Miller, a regular face at festivals, is seen in a gorgeous, vibrant blazer donned in a fabulous pattern that's certainly set to get her noticed. Teamed with a black vest and black patterned shorts, Sienna makes her unique, boho style look effortless.

Wherever there is simplistic, realistic festival fashion, there is always outrageous and Rita Ora doesn't disappoint. Wearing a yellow and white midi dress with a oversized white hat, sheer white jacket and cat-eye style glasses, Rita seems to have hit the S/S13 white trend on it's head. However gorgeous this outfit might be I do feel that Rita Ora has accidently gotten festival mixed up with Yacht club.

Who pushed the boundaries for you this year? Are you a festival fashion diva?