FOTD - Soft Smokey Eye

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Hello Lovelies, 

Unlike my usual uni days,  I had some extra time to get ready and decided why not change it up from my typical go to neutral eye. Firstly I was just going to add winged eyeliner but I thought, am I really just going to go half crazy? No sir, definitely not, so i added some black, cause why not?!? I really like the way it turned out.

PRODUCTS USED

Garnier Perfect Blur Primer

MAC Studio Fix Fluid in NC20 (loving this by the way)

MAC Pro Longwear Concealer in NC20

Rimmel Silky Loose Translucent Powder

Benefit 10 Bronzer

NARS Orgasm Blush

Elizabeth Arden Shimmer Powder in Nude Shimmer

NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk

Urban Decay Shadows in Zero, Naked, Virgin

Maybelline Master Precise Eyeliner

Chi Chi 3D Magic Lash Mascara

Maybelline Color Whisper in Pink Possibilities  (blog post here)

xoxo

Winged Eyeliner + Pink Lips FOTD

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Hello lovelies,

Spontaneously I'm going out tonight to a friends place for a couple of drinks and although I'm quite tired, I've had a coffee and am now downing an energy drink (holy shit I'm being unhealthy uh oh). One of the only reasons I agreed to go out is because I love getting all dolled up and since I haven't put on makeup all week, it sounded like an opportunity. I didn't go too crazy with my makeup, but i did want to incorporate winged eyeliner.

So What's On My Face?

Garnier BB Cream Oil Free in Light

MAC Pro Longwear Concealer in NC20

Rimmel Silk Loose Translucent Powder

Essence Sun Club Bronzer

Etude House Aloha Bronzer

Benefit Dandelion Blush

Elizabeth Arden Highlighter in Nude Shimmer

NARS Eyeshadow Duo in Misfit (the cream one)

Urban Decay Naked Palette (Virgin, Naked, Hustle)

Essence Eye Liner in White

Maybelline Eyestudio Gel Eyeliner in Blackest Black

Majolica Majorca Lash Expander Frame Plus

Maybelline Color Whisper Lipstick in Pink Possibilites

xoxo

Gold Neutral Eye + Pink Lips Ft. Naked Palette

Hello Lovelies,

I've been wanting to film a video FOTD for a while now and well I finally did it, and boy was it a pain to edit but here it is. This is just a simple look and I find myself using this look on the regular.

PRODUCTS USED:
Garnier Perflect Blur Primer
Garnier BB Cream in Light
MAC Pro Longwear Concealer in NC20
Rimmel Silky Loose Powder in Translucent
Essence Sun Club Bronzer
Benefit 10 Bronzer
MaxFactor Flawless Perfection Blush in 220 Classic Rose
Elizabeth Arden Shimmer Powder in Nude Shimmer
MAC Paint Pot in Rubenesque
Urban Decay Naked Palette Shades in Naked, Half Baked, Virgin, Buck and Creep
MAC Paint Pot in Let's Skate
Maybelline One by One Mascara
Maybelline Color Whisper in 65 Pink Possibilities

What'd you think of the video? Any recommendations?
xoxo

Boxing Day Sales Shopping - Feat LUSH, MAC and Priceline

 Hello Lovelies,

After Christmas comes the infamous Boxing Day Sales and this year I jumped on the bandwagon big time. I went on Boxing Day with Alex and then to the city today with my sister. I'm not showing everything since this is the time of the year that I take advantage of the sales and get my essentials, like socks, underwear, singlets etc, and I didn't think you'd be overly excited to see those items. These are the items that I am particuraly happy and pleased with.

 These are the items I got at Priceline, and well I wish I could've gotten more but I didn't want to break my tiny student bank. I finally caved and got the Real Techniques Expert Face Brush and it does look a little dirty cause I've already used it and OH MAH GLOB this brush must be sent down from heaven, I love it thus far. The two Sinful Colors I got were Cupids Arrow which is the light purple and Glass Pink. Maybelline had a big sale on, pretty sure it was 40% and these lipsticks were staring at me, I got the shade Pink Possibilities.

After a year of me saying that I was get it each week, I finally went ahead and bought MAC's Pro Longwear Concealer in NC20. I can't wait to try it out since it's been raved about by so many people. Very excited indeed.

OH MY GLOB LUSH! I was already going to be heading to LUSH but on Christmas I got a gift card so I actually got a heap of stuff. A lot of their stock was 50% off and I took full advantage of the situation. If you can't quite see, I got the Snowman Bath Ballistic, Snow Fairy Shower Gel and Santa Baby Lip Tint. I also got one of there gift sets, mine is called Woweee, which was half price too! Inside was a Ponche Shower Gel, a Fun (I think that's what it's called), Whoosh Shower Jelly and a Bar of Honey I Washed the Kids Soap. Can't wait to try these all out :D

 I took a quick stop at Typo and got a new water bottle, some pens and a new book, the picture above features mini Daenerys :)

So that pretty much sums up what I got, I also went and saw Frozen and The Hobbit 2 and both were absolutely amazing.

Did you go sale shopping? I'd love to hear your thoughts :)

xoxo

OOTD Christmas Eve Dinner Feat Sister & Blogmas Wrapup - #Blogmas

What I'm Wearing:

Maxi Dress from Ally

Shoes from Dotti

MAC Lipstick in Lustre

What Beth is Wearing:

Dress from Leona

Shoes from London Rebel

The #BigBlogmasproject has been absolutely amazing if I do say so myself. Today is the last day and I'd just like to say a huge thank you to anybody who's read my posts this month or who has followed me this month. It's been a whole lot of fun to do and albeit a little stressful since I've been so busy and had to learn very quickly how to use the schedule feature. I do have a few highlights, I have personally loved reading all The Christmas Tag posts but my personal favourite posts to write this month has been my weekly lustables. I only started writing them this month and I'm pretty sure they're here to stay and if you haven't read one of them, they are my own take on weekly loves.

Last but not least, I hope each and every one of you and your friends and family have an amazing Christmas and an excellent new year.

I'd love to hear your thoughts :)

xoxo - Happy Holidays

FOTD and OOTD - Party Pinks

So what's on mah face:

YestoCucumbers Moisturizer as a Primer

Revlon ColorStay Foundation in 200 Nude

Estee Lauder Disappear Smoothing Creme Concealer in 02 Light

Rimmel Stay Matter Powder in 003 Peach Glow

Maybelline Fit Me Bronzer in Light Bronze to Bronze all over the sides on my face

Etude House Aloha Bronzer to contour my hollows of my cheeks and the sides of my nose

MAC Cheek Powder in My Paradise

TheBalm Mary-loumanizer on cheekbones, cupids bow and nose

Chi Chi Eye Shadow Quad in Showstopper the dark brown shade to fill in my brows and define

Too Faced Shadow Insurance all over lids

Light Pink/Purple shade from Coastal Scents 88 Metal Mania Palette -with just my finger

MAC Paint Pot in Let's Skate in inner tear duct area

Urban Decay Naked Palette shade in Naked in crease and Virgin on brow bone

K Palette Eyeliner Pen

Essence Eyeliner in White

Majolica Majorca Lash Expander Frame Plus Mascara

Maybelline Baby Lips in Berry

Essence Lip Liner in 08 Red Blush

MAC Lipstick in House Wine

What I'm wearing:

Black and White Zipper Dress from Forever 21

Black Skater Skirt from Target

Coral Wedges from Novo

So this outfit and semi formal makeup look is for my bestie's 19th Birthday party which is tonight but I'm going over this afternoon and thought I would get early extra early so I could share what I was wearing and doing with my makeup with you all. Hope you're all having awesome weekends :D

My Precious, My Paradise - #SBBC

Okay there's only three posts today because I was so busy yesterday, I swear this will be the last one of the day. Today's SBBC post is themed 'Shop my stash' with a caption referencing to feature a product that I tend to forget about or haven't used recently. When I think of something I don't use frequently my mind goes straight to my limited edition blush by MAC that I hardly ever use, even though it was expensive.



My thought process behind hardly using this product is broken down into two parts. The first being that I don't want to waste it, since it is limited edition and was a little exey and I know I'm not the only person who does this. Who buys a product knowing it's expensive but swears they'll use it all the time and then never does because you don't want to ever be without it. I'm certain I'm not alone. The second part is, look at that flower, I really don't want to loose the gorgeous flower but it's inevitable, as you can see it's already starting to fade. If you hadn't guess from the title, the name of the blush is My Paradise. :)

10 Desert Island Items - #SBBC

So in this scenario, all my makeup was taken and I can only repurchase ten items, crazy right? I think so. I'm not quite sure what the guidelines are with this like do I get to keep my brushes, is a palette allowed or only single shades? I dunno maybe I'm breaking all the rules, but let's go with it. I'll attempt not to go into full review mode and give a short quick sentence as to why I would repurchase these items.

Rimmel Stay Matte Powder - As you all know, I flippin' love this powder and I would probably say it's the best one I've used, even go as far to say that it's better then my MAC pressed powder.

Estee Lauder Disappear Smoothing Creme Concealer or MAC Studio Finish Concealer - Clearly I can't make my mind up, I love both of these concealers and they both last a long time, both on the face and in the packaging, and plus great coverage. As you can see (or not see which angle you want to take) The MAC one has been completely exhausted, from love of course.

Revlon Colorstay Foundation - If I'm purchasing powder and concealer then I've got light to medium coverage covered, now for full coverage I don't think I'll stray from this foundation.

Urban Decay Naked Palette - Does this even need reasoning? I think not.

Maybelline Fit Me Bronzer in Light Bronze - Perfect light bronze to the face, I could rave about this product all day, from here to Timbuktu, but all in all this a great bronzer to add just that little bit of glow.

MAC Lipstick in House Wine - I know I've mentioned this before, but the color is perfect and easily buildable.

Nivea Lip Shine in Strawberry - Moisturizing with a tint of color, yes please, Love this little baby.

Maxfactor Flawless Perfection Blush in Classic Rose  - Believe or not this was the first blush I ever owned, I got it for a present and then never used it and now, I practically use it every day, I find the shade very complementing to my skin tone

Covergirl Clump Crusher Mascara - We need a mascara in this mix and my current favourite is this little beauty, so it's going on the list.

Maybelline Eye studio Gel Eyeliner - Amazing eyeliner, can go from simple and slim to HOLY MACKEREL EYELINER, did I mention amazing?

Those are my 10 desert island items that I would repurchase if all my makeup was taken, stolen, burnt in some crazy person's fire. I think it's a pretty good selection and would definitely help on getting my collection back on it's feet. Now, I'm very curious to know what you guys would repurchase at the dreadful thought that all you makeup was gone, so let me know :)

Pop in some Color - #SBBC

This is as basic as eye looks go, I literally chucked on some of the MAC Paint Pot in Lets Skate! all over the lid then got a crease brush and placed some light brown shade all around the crease area. I love doing this just for everyday, but what if I wanna spruce it up with some color. My favorite way of adding color is through the use if eyeliners and eye shadows on the upper lash line. The pro is that it is very subtle but still that little bit of color to make an eye pop and the only con is that if you're a color lover that the lack of color might be underwhelming.



It also makes a huge difference to pop some white eyeliner on the bottom waterline to make those poppers shine and look bigger than they actually are. I recommend purple for every eye color, but especially for brown and green eyed folks, because it sure does make a subtle statement. The eye shadows that I used to make that purple color were Fishnet and Ransom by Urban Decay.

I think the idea with adding color is to have fun, go with colors that you like and that compliment your eye color and skin tone. When adding color try not to go overboard (unless that is the purpose) and add in some neutrals to soften the look.

Now for a smug look for you guys.

August Wishlist

1. MAC Prolongwear Concealer in NW20 - $32.00


2. Lime Crime Eye Shadow Helper - $20.00


3. Lime Crime Opaque Lipstick in Geradium - $15.99


4. Benefit Hoola Bronzer - $51.00


5. Yes to Cucumbers Eye Gel -$23.99

Now I probably won't be able to purchase any of these items since I'm on a very tight uni life budget but these are the things I had continually on my mind with the intent to purchase for the past month.