Snapshot: Wednesday 24th February 2016.

Yesterday was my little sister's 20th birthday. We spent Tuesday night making the kinder bueno cheesecake and messy cupcakes! We honestly haven't made either before and went out on a whim and gave them a go.. To be honest I think they turned out pretty well! (More on those later!)

We spend yesterday afternoon shopping as she treated herself to dungarees and a cute stripey top from Topshop among other things! Obviously, I was tagging along and trying to be good as pay day is two days away but I managed to get my hands on a few necessities from Boots and my local Chemist (Drugstore). I had to have great restraint here as I could have easily come away with arms full of items as the drugstore has really stepped up it's game lately! There were so many amazing items that are making it onto my wish list to get trying out asap! I'll post a mini-haul for you guys here..

1. Quick Fix Facial Purifying Charcoal Mask - £4.99

2. Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer (Light) - £4.19

3. Botanics 100% Organic Rosewater Toning Spritz - £3.99 (currently on offer - £5.99 full price)

4. Wet 'n' Wild Coverall Concealer Palette 

5. Wet 'n' Wild Colour Icon Glitter Single (White/Iridescent)

6. DUO Striplash Adhesive (Clear) - £4.99

7. Sleek Highlighter Eye Palette in Solstice - £9.99

We came home and our family visited and I ate my body weight in food and had a few drinks. We put all the food we made and snacks out on the table our selection kept me happy anyway..

It was a good day. I ended it by writing this post while enjoying my last drink, my view right now looks like this..

I couldn't manage to get a great outfit photo today but I did my best again making great use of photobooth on my mac lol.. 

I wore an old Warehouse striped swing dress which has short sleeves and a high neck. It's just a loose stretchy jersey material but I absolutely love the stripe on this and it's one of my favourite Warehouse pieces ever! I have it paired with a Henry Holland tartan scarf and my vintage Levi's denim jacket from Urban Renewal. This is my typical style, comfy yet I like to look like I made an effort, I hope! On my bottom half I just wore black tights and my ankle high black and white converse! 

For my make-up I did my signature full coverage face with a warm toned contour and Jeffree Star Liquid Lipstick in Androgyny. Duh.

Hope you all had a great 'hump day', being off work this week is amazing. Having time to chill is always great. I'm off to watch Teen Wolf & Pretty Little Liars now. I genuinely look forward to Wednesdays to catch up!! What shows are you hooked on at the minute? Let me know!

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M.

Good Girl Vibes - Ariana Grande x Mac Viva Glam Inspired Look 2

I posted my Bad Girl Vibes post inspired by the other half of this Ariana Grande x Mac Viva Glam collection yesterday. I really love that look and I want to rock it again soon!

Today, I decided to let my good girl out and do a Good Girl Vibes inspired look using the Lipglass from the collection. It's a gorgeous pinky/clear lipgloss with glitter through it. It photographs well and leaves me lips looking plump and so luscious, which is a great change in this colder weather!

To inspire this look I looked at Ariana's usual every day make up and it consists mostly of flawless skin, a nude coloured lid, a great cat eye, big lashes and a beautiful lip! So I used my usual base with a subtle metallic pink eye, a cat eye and the lipgloss!

To recreate this look if you are interested just follow these steps:

Step 1: Moisturise and prime your face. For a flawless finish and longevity this step is so important!

Step 2: For my base I applied a generous amount of Kryolan TV Paint stick and blended this in using a damp beauty blender (I have real techniques version). I then contoured my face using my Anastasia Beverly Hills Cream Contour Kit. Using the two lightest contour shades mixed under my cheekbones, around my forehead, under my chin and at the end of the bridge of my nose. I blended this using my Real Techniques Face Expert brush.
I then added concealer under my eyes and where I want to highlight. (forehead, cheekbones, bridge of my nose, cupids bow and just a small amount on my chin.)

Step 3: To set this I used loose powder under my eye and left it on to 'bake'. (Check youtube tutorials if unsure) I then powered my face where I get oily during the day and used Mac Blush in Harmony to contour.

Step 4: For my eyes I applied a transition colour in my crease. I used Stark from the Gwen Stefani x Urban Decay Eyeshadow Palette. On my lid and slightly above I used Maybelline Colour Tattoo 24hr Eyeshadow in Pink Gold and set it with Harajuku from the Gwen x UD Palette. I then went over the lid with Pop from the same palette to add a slight bit of glitter.

Step 5: I used a fluffy brush to wipe away the excess powder and fallout under my eye. 

Step 6: I went in with Anaheim from the Gwen x UD Palette at my waterline and Blonde from that Palette on the inside of my eye with a small amount of Pop on top.

Step 4: I added a large winged liner (Wet n' Wild Liquid Liner) like Ariana usually has and a coat of mascara (Maybelline Lash Sensational) and false lashes. I used Primark lashes in Sultry.

Step 5: I added to my cheek contour with Lo-Fi From the Gwen Stefani x Urban Decay Blush palette that I bought today (Post on that coming soon!), added a pop of colour to my cheeks by using the easy shade for blush and angel for highlight where I had placed my concealer! This palette has everything you could need - so gorgeous!

Step 6: To finish the look I applied a small amount of Mac Soar Lip Pencil to my lips and coated them with the Ariana Grande x Mac Viva Glam Lipglass!

This look is super easy to wear and the eyes could be toned down to a nice cool brown tone to wear something similar to what Ariana probably would!

If you wanna treat yo' self to this lipstick the link is here. ALL proceeds go to the Mac Aids Fund which is amazing and makes spending that money a little easier and makes me a little less guilty lol!

I love to do these make up posts so if you'd want to see more let me know and what looks!

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M

FOTD Christmas Party.. Blogmas day thirteen!

Hey!

Here's my FOTD for my staff Christmas party last night!

I went for a Berry/Purple eye with black liner and lashes, my usual face routine and a pink lip to compliment my chosen eye colour!

Here's a list of what I used on my face:

To Prime: Nivea Men Sensitive Post Shave Balm (like literal make up glue, I don't know where I'd be without it!)

Then, Mac Mineralize Foundation (NW 22) mixed with Rimmel Lasting Finish 25 hr Foundation (Soft Beige), Maybelline Eraser eye concealer, Mac Pro Longwear Concealer (NC 20), Anastasia Beverley Hills Contour Kit (I use to shade Cinnamon to contour), Rimmel Match Perfection Loose Powder, L'Oreal Paris True Match Powder, Mac Blush in Harmony (to set contour), Mac Mineralize Powder in Lightscapade (highlight).

On my eyes: Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer, Urban Decay Blonde eyeshadow (all over, Gwen pallette), Bobbi Brown Blush in Berry in the centre and under my eye, Urban Decay Punk eyeshadow (Gwen pallette) at the end and in the crease, Urban Decay Pop in the inside (Gwen palette), Urban Decay Bathwater eyeshadow (Gwen palette) on my brow bone. Illamasqua Precision Brow Gel in Stare, Soap and Glory Supercat Eyeliner Pen in Carbon Black, Primark Lashes (Intense). 

My review on the Gwen Stefani palette can be found here.

On my Lips I have Mac Lip Pencil in Soar all over and Nars Lipgloss in Dolce Vita on top. (Dream team)

So that was my FOTD!

If you want to know anymore detail about any of these products let me know!!

This is one of my favourite holiday make up looks for sure and the pop of colour under the eye is amazing!

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xo

M

FOTD/MOTD.. Blogmas day seven!!

Hi guys!

Here's my casual FOTD for just shopping with friends! I will definitely do a Christmas party one soon also!

I did my make up early afternoon with these products:

Rimmel foundation, Maybelline Eraser Eye Concealer in light, Anastasia Beverly Hills Contour Cream Kit (very well loved!), Mac Pro Longwear Concealer (highlighted areas), Mac blush in Harmony to set my contour, Rimmel Match Perfection Silky Loose Powder on my highlighted areas and to set my face, Mac Mineralize Skinfinish in Soft & Gentle, Illamasqua Precision Brow Gel in Stare, Gwen Stefani U|rban Decay Eyeshadow Palette, Maybelline Lash Sensational Mascara, Primark Lashes in Intense, Soap and Glory Supercat Eyeliner, Mac Lip Pencil in Soar and Nars Lipgloss in Dolce Vita!

I was out with friends and I came back before heading out later. I left my make up untouched and this was it late in the evening before going out again..

There is genuinely little difference and I would swear by these products for longevity! 

Hope you seen some products you wanna check out!!

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M

MOTD/FOTD December 1st - Blogmas Day Two!

Hi guys!

Today I thought I would post my FOTD for December 1st! It was a casual make up kinda day as I was doing a few things and then working in the evening!

This is my basic 'everyday' look so you can get an idea of what I usually wear.

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Here's a photo which includes all the products I used and I'll go into more detail on them all below!

This looks like a lot but I always say it takes a lot of make up to look 'natural'.

Face products & links: (Top picture) 

L'Oreal Nude Magique Blur Cream, Mac Powder Blush in Harmony, Mac Mineralize Skinfinish in Soft and Gentle, No7 Instant Illusions Airbrush Away Primer, Mac Prep + Prime Fix +, Rimmel London Lasting Finish Foundation, Benefit High Beam Highlighter, Smashbox Photo Finish Primer Water.   

(Bottom picutre)

L'Oreal True Match Super-Blendable Powder and Rimmel Match Perfection Loose Powder. 

Face tutorial:

I firstly put my No7 primer on my forehead and cheeks, followed by my L'oreal primer on my nose and general chin area then under my eyes to blur my pores and where I need the best coverage/way to stop my make up from moving as they are problem areas. I use my Rimmel foundation all over my face and apply it with a damp beauty blender (I spray it with my fix + as this is amazing for applying my makeup evenly and flawlessly, and it also helps to blend as I have dry skin.) 

I then apply my Mac powder blush as contour as this is a 'cool' brown and really gives me a good shadow colour and also warms up my forehead/face colour. I then apply a few dabs of high beam to my forehead, cheek bones, bridge of my nose and a small amount to my chin and blend again with a damp beauty blender. I then apply a small sweep of Mac's soft and gentle on my cheeks and set the rest of my face with the Rimmel loose powder and under my eyes with the L'Oreal pressed powder. I really adore both of these products for a flawless finish!

As a final step I spray the smashbox primer all over my face like a setting spray as I feels it helps keep my makeup in place and also takes away any caked look I can get from setting my make up with a powder! 

Eye & lip products & links: Maybelline Lash Sensational Waterproof Mascara (Very Black), EOS Balm in Vanilla Mint, Lush Lip Scrub in Mint Julips, Mac Satin Lipstick in Twig, Mac Lipliner in Soar, NYX Super Skinny Eye Marker, Illamasqua Precision Brown Gel in Stare.

Eye/Lip Tutorial: I start with my eyebrows after my face is finished. I apply my Illamasqua brow gel with an angled brush and try to give the front an 'ombre' effect. I then apply my winged eyeliner using my NYX eye marker but I do tend to change between that and my Soap and Glory Supercat Eyeliner Pen! I then move onto my lips and prep them by using my lip scrub followed by my lip balm. I let this settle into my lips and then apply my mascara. I love this Maybelline one but I have repurchased it in the very black but not waterproof as I found it VERY hard to remove even with eye make up remover. After applying a few coats of this (I prefer thicker mascara) I move onto my lips! I line them with my Mac lip pencil in Soar and then fill them in with Twig. My lipstick is basically done as I wear this ALL the time and it's one of my favourite everyday Mac lipsticks along with Mehr.

Here's a side angled picture of my face so you can see the contour and detail closer of my make up!

Please ask me anything about any of these products and also tell me your favourite everyday products I want to try more!!

Thank you!

xo

M

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