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Thursday, 10 July 2014

Everyday Contouring | NOT the Kim Kardashian technique


Working in the makeup industry, from beauty to retail, probably the biggest fad is the 'Kim Kardashian' contouring technique. Previously this has been around for years but pictures like these of Kim have thrown it into the public eye. I have many girls ask me will you do this on me? Can I do this for everyday? Yes of course you can, with many products, light and dark concealers, illuminating and contouring products and probably the different colour setting powders to match. But why would you want to do this everyday, the point I want to get across is that this is not an everyday technique (for most people) and it can be very unforgiving if its not blended properly.

Lancome Blush subtil Palette 02 Nectar Lace
Elf Contouring Blush and Bronzer 

Here's my alternative, for an everyday sculpted look. The matte bronzer does a great job, the Lancome one which in particular is a grey undertone is perfect (much harder colour to find day to day) but the Elf one still does a great job and stands the test of time. I have had the Elf one about 4x as longer and still have more product left. You will give yourself shape as long as it isn't shimmery (shimmer draws out features and does the opposite to what contouring is) but it will look more natural, takes a fraction of the time and money.

Thanks for reading! xox


Friday, 22 March 2013

Mostly Mac | FOTD


 
My current job is pretty boring and it calls for absolute no thoughts over how I look, as most of the day I am on my own. Unfortunately this means my makeup and clothes are getting neglected everyday bar the weekend! It's depressing really for a beauty/shopaholic junkie like me! But Saturday mornings getting ready have become a little slice of heaven. I love nothing more than pattering about trying new beauty creams and new products, taking my time and listening to some music.
 
So this was last Saturday. Nothing too heavy or crazy for the daytime or even remotely exciting but here you go..
 
Skin:
Mac Prolongwear foundation nw25 & Mac Studio fix nc20 (Mixed, totally unnecessary)
Mac Studio finish concealer nw20
Stila bronzer
Mac Cream blush something special
Mac Mineralize skinfinish in light medium
 
Brows:
Mac Fling Brow Pencil (Holy Grail Product!!)
 
Eyes:
Mac bare study paint pot
Mac cranberry eyeshadow
Collection 2000 gel liner
LancĂ´me Doll Eyes Mascara
 
Lips:
Rimmel Apocolips Nude Eclipse (Go out and buy this now, the best nude lip ever, glossy and pigmented! I've always hated nudes because they were drying, I am now converted! Might actually go buy a back up actually haha.)
 
Let me know if you like or use any of these products! Thanks for reading, please follow for more :) xoxo
 

Tuesday, 8 May 2012

Silver and Blue Cat Eye



Eyes
Lashes - Ardel 120
Mac Winter collection of pigments
Elf black gel liner

Face
Collection 2000 lasting perfection concealer (fair & light)
Bare minerals foundation
mua bronzer 3

Lips
rimmel nude deligh
lancome juicy tube

Brows
elf brow kit (Light)

Hope you guys liked this look! stay tuned for more xoxo

Tuesday, 1 May 2012

Mac Purple/Silver Cut Crease





Products Used:

Illamasqua Rich Liquid Foundation mixed with revlon glow lotion
collection 2000 concealer 1&2
coastal scents blush pallette (baby pink & contour colour)

elf eyebrow kit in light

mac bare study paint pot
mac pigment in snow white
mac black tied
mac stars and rockets
elf black gel liner

gosh darling
barry m n2 gloss



Hope you guys enjoy!! xxxx

Saturday, 5 March 2011

Mac & Lancome Bronze Face










Products used:

Face
Clinique repairwear 05 neutral
mac studiofinish concealer nw20
Dior bronze honey tan
Estee lauder blush Pink Kiss
High Beam Benefit

Eyes
Mac Woodwinked
Lancome Pose Positive Designer and Guest List
Estee Lauder 01 softsmudge black pencil
Clinique high curling mascara
Ardele 110 lashes

Lips Gosh Darling
Lancaster gloss Classic Pink


hope you guys like, stay tuned xxxxxxx