Thursday 1 November 2012

Indian wedding nails

Hello beauties

Well this is my first attempt at nails for the wedding.

I hope you like it

Good evening my beauties!

Well today I have been shopping like mad trying to find an outfit for a wedding I am attending on Wednesday.
Now this is going to be a amazing experience as I am going to an Indian wedding. I really can't wait to see the jewellery, make up and nails!!!

So exciting!!!

Sunday 5 August 2012

Dragonfly Lake Nails

I love nail polish, I could play with it all day.

There is something very relaxing about sitting down quietly and being creative.

I came up with this design after spending the day at my local park. Sitting all afternoon by the lake, watching the dragonflies zoom around


This was very simple and quick to do.

All you need is a background colour of your choice. I went for a sky blue.
2 different greens for the reeds and a white to highlight.
I used dragonfly and flower nail stickers on this design as it was quicker but they could also easily be done with a dotting tool.

Perfect for summer nails!

Sunday 11 March 2012

Nail Art

Well as I love all things arty, I have decided to give Nail Art a bash.

I am intending to do a proper course to learn it but have decided to play around about before spending at the money to make sure that I will enjoy it.

I am having a little ball!

Ok these two images are my only 1st time attempts, so I know that they aint prefect but they have come out better then I thought they would so I am pretty happy.

I am going to do the same as with my make up, I will tell you what products (varnishes in this case) that I am using in each creation.


HEART LOVE
Rimmel Nail Tip Whitener
Miss Sporty clubbing colours in Red
Rimmel I <3 Lasting Finish in Black Cab
Sally Hansen Hard As Nails



MISS DIVA
Rimmel Nail Tip Whitener
Miss Sporty clubbing colours in Red
Rimmel I <3 Lasting Finish in Black Cab
Sally Hansen Hard As Nails
Rimmel I <3 Lasting Finish in Your Majesty

Saturday 10 March 2012

"No Make Up" Make Up


Good evening!

As you know, I hate leaving the house without make up but me skin was well this morning but I decided to do a No Make Up make up look.




The products used
  • Mac Face & Body
  • Maybelline Cream Concealer
  • 2 eye shadows - one skin colour applied all over the lid, and one two shade darker applied to the the socket of the eye to give definition.
  • Maybelline black mascara.
  • Rimmel eyebrow pencil
  • Non shimmer bronzer - applied to the hollows of the cheeks, temples and jaw line. Blend well!
  • Pink blusher - Very pale and non shimmer.
  • Tint lip balm - one tone darker then your natural colour.

Easy to do, this only took about 5 minutes and it fools everyone into thinking you have had a brilliant nights sleep.

Give it and go and fool everyone.

x

Wednesday 22 February 2012

Simple: Eye make up remover


Well recently I ran out of eye make up remover and had to grab some quickly while out so I decided to go for this one.
I think most of us has seen the adverts on TV (I personally think that it looks like a load of woman in a cult but never mind).
It claims that it is kind to skin and nothing fake goes into it, so I gave it a go.



What the packaging states:
Smile, it's simple, our eye make-up remover is a perfect blend of active ingredients to effectively remove even waterproof mascara.
1 - vital vitamin, Pro-vitamin B5. Actively restores, softens and smoothes.
0 - No oil, non greasy.
0 - No perfume, No colour.
No unnecessary or harsh chemicals.
I really like the packaging that they use. All of their range is very simple, clean and fresh. It works really well with the brand that they are trying to prompt.

The eye make up remover itself has a lovely fresh smell to it. No its not from something made out of chemical, it is just a refreshing smell.
It is also as they say, very gentle on the delicate eye area.

I have been using this for around 2 weeks now, both day and night and I am impressed just how gentle it really is. I would say though that it is not any different to any other eye make up remover that I have used on myself.
Maybe I was expecting to much, I was expecting them to sparkle and look ........ well great. But they don't they just look clean.

I do have a slight problem with the claim that it removes waterproof mascara, well it does ........... in the end.
I wear a lot of mascara and I get so bored taking it all of at the end of the night so I want something that will get the job done quickly. 
This doesn't.
I don't really wear waterproof mascara, so I was disappointed how long it took to take regular mascara off.
Maybe this is just my personal problem. I am always in a rush.

Its not badly priced, a few quid. But I think that their are better things out there if you are willing to spend a tad bit more money.

It is great for people with very sensitive skin but for everyone else, nothing exciting.

Saturday 11 February 2012

Question & Answer


Good evening!

Over time, people have been asking me some questions. I thought now would be a good time to answer some.

What make up item couldn't you live without?
It is a tough choice between my mascara and eyebrow pencil. Can I have both? pretty please.

Favourite brand of brushes.
I would would say Crown and Mac. Both have amazing brushes but they come at a cost. If you want something a little cheaper, then I would say No7. Some of there brushes are lovely.

What's your favourite glam item?
It would have to be my fake eye lashes without a doubt. I love them, the bigger the better. The other half thinks this is funny, but what does he know. x

Lipstick, tint or gloss?
It really depends on what im doing, but if I had to only have one then it would be ........ lipstick. Better choice of colours and well they can quickly change your look. I love brilliant colours, especially pink, purple and reds.

What is your cleansing routine?
Morning - eye make up remover, wipe off cleanser, toner, moisturiser and lip balm.
Evening - eye make up remover, wipe of cleanser, facial wash scrub, toner, night cream, dark circle under eye cream and lip balm.

How often do you wash your brushes?
If I am using them on other people, then every day as they collect dirt and bacteria. If it is on myself, then I am a bit bad and do them sometimes every other day but generally every day.
If you do it every day, it take hardly any time and they have that lovely clean feeling.

What do you use to clean you brushes?
Baby shampoo. Cheap, smells lovely and also as most brushes are made up of hair, I think that it works well. Just make sure to clean them fully.

Tips for great skin.
Cleanse, toner and moisturise and drink plenty of water.

Tips for making it more than a hobby?
Practice, practice, practice. Don't be afraid to try anything and don't give up.

Tips for looking after my make up?
  • I store mine in professional make up boxes.
  • Don't stick you finger in anything as bacteria grows and spreads quickly.
  • Don't keep make up for years. It does go out of date.  After 5 months, chuck it out.
What is your favourite brand of make up?
Mac is one of my all time favourites but you have to use what works with your skin. For instance, my mum love bourjois foundation and they work really well on her skin but I fine them too heavy on mine as I have dry skin. There is not point going for the big brands if they don't work on your skin, or they feel uncomfortable as people won't be impressed by what your wearing if it looks wrong.

Shimmer or matte?
mmm depends on the product.
Foundations and blushers - Matte
Eye shadows and highlighters - shimmer ( but use carefully, you don't want to look like a kids cartoon).

Very late nights out, how I do hide this in the morning?
Well there are a couple of things that you can do for a couple of does however, too many while start to show no matter what you do.
I suggest cleanse, tone and moisturise, make sure that eye brows are always kept in shape as these frame the face and will certainly help of these days. Use a good coverage foundation to even out the skin tone and apply concealer under the eyes to reduce the shadows. If you eyes aren't bloodshot or a bit pink, then white or peach (even better) on the water line helps perk up the eyes. Also curl lashes to make the eyes pop.
And importantly, when you can relax, grab yourself a good long sleep. Nothing beats it.

I have spots. Help!
DO NOT SQUEEZE, PICK OR TOUCH.
Drink lots of water, and apply some spot cream of your choice. Make sure that your hands are clean when you do this to stop getting more dirt on the spots.

Ok well I hope this has answered some of your questions. I will answer more at a later date

xxx

Neutrogena: Visibly Clear Gentle Exfoliating Wash


What the packaging says
Cleanses deep into the pores and helps clear spots for visible clearer skin from day 1.
  • The unique formula with Microclear, a patented spot fighting technology, dissolves oil and helps reduce spot causing impurities to help clear skin from day 1.
  • With soft microbeads, it gently exfoliates dead skin cells and cleanses deep into pores removing trapped dirt, oil and make-up without over-drying your skin.
Skin is left soft, smooth and visibly clear.

I have always liked Neutrogena products as you can feel them working straight away and always feel lovely.

I use this facial wash mainly in the evening after I have removed my eye make up and cleanse my face. I use it at night because I think that it is verry imortant that the skin is truely clean before going to bed as this is the main time that the skin is resting and reparing itself. Also it is very quickly which is what you need when you want to collapse in bed.
I also regularly use this product in the morning if I am sort of time.

You use it just like any facial wash. Wet the skin first and then massage the wash into the skin. And then of course, rise of afterwards and pat dry.

The product is a light blue gel which contains dark blue beads which ccleanse the skin. 
I have used many facial wash in the past and this one has been the most comfortable and affective to use. The beads are really gently and don't irritate the skin, you can bearly feel them.

My skin always feels clean and smooth, you can actually feel your skin breathing.
Usually when I have used a facial wash, I need to apply a moisturiser straight after as my skin starts to dry out but with this one I don't need to. It doesn't dry the skin out which is a lovely change.
Of course I do still apply moisturiser afterwards but I don't have to rush as much.

I would strongly recommend this product to anyone. I am totally in love with it. My skin is truely glowing straight after the first use. Could not live without this.
This product is sutble for any skin type but I would strongly suggest it to people with dry skin as it is something that you can actually use without it affecting skin like so many do.

This retails at around £6-£7. A true miracle!!!!

Thursday 26 January 2012

Neutrogena: Visibly Clear Gentle Exfoliating Wash


What the packaging says
Cleanses deep into the pores and helps clear spots for visible clearer skin from day 1.
  • The unique formula with Microclear, a patented spot fighting technology, dissolves oil and helps reduce spot causing impurities to help clear skin from day 1.
  • With soft microbeads, it gently exfoliates dead skin cells and cleanses deep into pores removing trapped dirt, oil and make-up without over-drying your skin.
Skin is left soft, smooth and visibly clear.

I have always liked Neutrogena products as you can feel them working straight away and always feel lovely.

I use this facial wash mainly in the evening after I have removed my eye make up and cleanse my face. I use it at night because I think that it is verry imortant that the skin is truely clean before going to bed as this is the main time that the skin is resting and reparing itself. Also it is very quickly which is what you need when you want to collapse in bed.
I also regularly use this product in the morning if I am sort of time.

You use it just like any facial wash. Wet the skin first and then massage the wash into the skin. And then of course, rise of afterwards and pat dry.

The product is a light blue gel which contains dark blue beads which ccleanse the skin. 
I have used many facial wash in the past and this one has been the most comfortable and affective to use. The beads are really gently and don't irritate the skin, you can bearly feel them.

My skin always feels clean and smooth, you can actually feel your skin breathing.
Usually when I have used a facial wash, I need to apply a moisturiser straight after as my skin starts to dry out but with this one I don't need to. It doesn't dry the skin out which is a lovely change.
Of course I do still apply moisturiser afterwards but I don't have to rush as much.

I would strongly recommend this product to anyone. I am totally in love with it. My skin is truely glowing straight after the first use. Could not live without this.
This product is sutble for any skin type but I would strongly suggest it to people with dry skin as it is something that you can actually use without it affecting skin like so many do.

This retails at around £6-£7. A true miracle!!!!

Question & Answer


Good evening!

Over time, people have been asking me some questions. I thought now would be a good time to answer some.

What make up item couldn't you live without?
It is a tough choice between my mascara and eyebrow pencil. Can I have both? pretty please.

Favourite brand of brushes.
I would would say Crown and Mac. Both have amazing brushes but they come at a cost. If you want something a little cheaper, then I would say No7. Some of there brushes are lovely.

What's your favourite glam item?
It would have to be my fake eye lashes without a doubt. I love them, the bigger the better. The other half thinks this is funny, but what does he know. x

Lipstick, tint or gloss?
It really depends on what im doing, but if I had to only have one then it would be ........ lipstick. Better choice of colours and well they can quickly change your look. I love brilliant colours, especially pink, purple and reds.

What is your cleansing routine?
Morning - eye make up remover, wipe off cleanser, toner, moisturiser and lip balm.
Evening - eye make up remover, wipe of cleanser, facial wash scrub, toner, night cream, dark circle under eye cream and lip balm.

How often do you wash your brushes?
If I am using them on other people, then every day as they collect dirt and bacteria. If it is on myself, then I am a bit bad and do them sometimes every other day but generally every day.
If you do it every day, it take hardly any time and they have that lovely clean feeling.

What do you use to clean you brushes?
Baby shampoo. Cheap, smells lovely and also as most brushes are made up of hair, I think that it works well. Just make sure to clean them fully.

Tips for great skin.
Cleanse, toner and moisturise and drink plenty of water.

Tips for making it more than a hobby?
Practice, practice, practice. Don't be afraid to try anything and don't give up.

Tips for looking after my make up?
  • I store mine in professional make up boxes.
  • Don't stick you finger in anything as bacteria grows and spreads quickly.
  • Don't keep make up for years. It does go out of date.  After 5 months, chuck it out.
What is your favourite brand of make up?
Mac is one of my all time favourites but you have to use what works with your skin. For instance, my mum love bourjois foundation and they work really well on her skin but I fine them too heavy on mine as I have dry skin. There is not point going for the big brands if they don't work on your skin, or they feel uncomfortable as people won't be impressed by what your wearing if it looks wrong.

Shimmer or matte?
mmm depends on the product.
Foundations and blushers - Matte
Eye shadows and highlighters - shimmer ( but use carefully, you don't want to look like a kids cartoon).

Very late nights out, how I do hide this in the morning?
Well there are a couple of things that you can do for a couple of does however, too many while start to show no matter what you do.
I suggest cleanse, tone and moisturise, make sure that eye brows are always kept in shape as these frame the face and will certainly help of these days. Use a good coverage foundation to even out the skin tone and apply concealer under the eyes to reduce the shadows. If you eyes aren't bloodshot or a bit pink, then white or peach (even better) on the water line helps perk up the eyes. Also curl lashes to make the eyes pop.
And importantly, when you can relax, grab yourself a good long sleep. Nothing beats it.

I have spots. Help!
DO NOT SQUEEZE, PICK OR TOUCH.
Drink lots of water, and apply some spot cream of your choice. Make sure that your hands are clean when you do this to stop getting more dirt on the spots.

Ok well I hope this has answered some of your questions. I will answer more at a later date

xxx