Aussie Entry

I didnt seem to get a tin from aussie with the card in detailing the compitition so until a couple of days ago i was unaware.. but i emailed the lovely lauren and she said they had decided to give an extra 48 hrs so that i could give it a go which i thought was so kind..

Now for my look i was inspired by the purple from the aussie logo.. i didnt go over the top with this as i like to create looks that i would actually wear or that could be worn.. not that i dont love seeing/doing very creative looks.. i just feel sometimes a winning look should be something that everygirl could wear :)



EYES:
NYX lilac jumbo pencil
MAC up at dawn
MAC beautiful iris
MAC seedy pearl
MAC stars and rockets
MAC violet trance
Eye Perfection liner
Maybelline pulse perfection mascara

CHEEKS:
Benefit Hula Bronzer
MAC dainty blush

LIPS:
MAC myth

Hope you like :)

xoxo

Hair update

The hair is blonder, and i now have extensions.. as im getting sick of how slowly my hair is growing. It has gotten longer but still no where near the length i want it to be. Any tips to get it to grow faster?

Heres a picture from this week:

Today i ..

1. What time did you do your makeup today? 10.30

2. What’s the least expensive beauty item you used? Maybelline foundation (cant remember the name argh)

3. What was the biggest problem you needed to correct? spot on forehead soo annoying its front and center atm :@

4. Did you apply false eyelashes? Yes MAC corner lashes

5. Did you do anything while applying make-up? Listened to some music :)

6. Biggest make-up mishap today? Mascara smudge thanks to rain.. it was rather funny

7. Did you have a makeup inspiration in mind? nope just something simple but sultry

8. What was the most time-consuming part of your makeup routine? applying my base

9. What part of your routine is the most fun? eyes

10. What part of your make-up makes the biggest difference in the way you look? as always lashes :) they open my eyes

11. Neutral or colorful eyeshdaow? grey tones today

12. Liquid or mineral foundation? Liquid

13. Do you do your hair or make-up first? makeup first, i just apply extensions and back comb hair so it doesnt need much time

14. Did you pack a make-up bag to take with you for the day? just powder, bronzer and mascara

15. When did you finish your make-up? it took about 30 mins today

photo of the week

taken from http://www.illamasqua.com/alter-ego-gallery/

The Louboutin Manicure

I was just reading Alexandra's Blog and she had posted a picture of the Louboutin manicure, I love dark nails so this is perfect..

and although she doesnt like it, ( go read her post here ) , i think its fab very gothic and vampy, perfect for the cold winter season.. might have to give it a try once my nails grow a bit more.

Product of the Week

Something ive been using alot over the past week or so is the Xen-Tan Face Tanner Luxe, cant get enough of it, i use it daily as ive found it also comes of with all the cleansing toner scrub that i do, but i dont mind as you only need a tiny blob. I apply it with a cotton wool pad because its tinted it does stain your fingers (i found this out the bad way). But it gives a lovely golden tan to the face and neck, & it doesnt smell terrible!

A+

RRP: £18.95

Where to buy? : www.xen-tan.co.uk/products or many shops just have a look near you

Daily Beauty Deets

I was reading www.makeupandbeauty.ie and thought this was a really good idea, it will give you guys an insight to what products/looks i go for daily. I might not do this every day but ill do it as often as i can, and i will try to include pictures when i can remember lol.

1. What time did you do your makeup today? 8.30 before running in a hurry to a maths lecture

2. What’s the least expensive beauty item you used? Maybelline Great Lash Mascara

3. What was the biggest problem you needed to correct? Under eye circles

4. Did you apply false eyelashes? Yes, Girls Aloud Nadine lashes

5. Did you do anything while applying make-up? Listened to some music :)

6. Biggest make-up mishap today? Not using powder to set, so when it rained it all came off ..not a good look..

7. Did you have a makeup inspiration in mind? I just wanted to go for the Lashes and keep everything else very nude

8. What was the most time-consuming part of your makeup routine? applying my base

9. What part of your routine is the most fun? eyes, i love doing lashes and liner

10. What part of your make-up makes the biggest difference in the way you look? Again, lashes, it opens my eyes which im told are one of my best features

11. Neutral or colorful eyeshdaow? Neutral

12. Liquid or mineral foundation? Liquid, i used SFF

13. Do you do your hair or make-up first? makeup first, i just apply extensions and back comb hair so it doesnt need much time

14. Did you pack a make-up bag to take with you for the day?no just some lip balm

15. When did you finish your make-up? 8.45 ish

Hope you like this- let me know if i should do more

just a few things i want opinions on :)

Straightners: not GHD's ive had them, ive got babyliss atm and not liking them, what do you guys have and love?

OPI Mod About You.. yay.. or nay..

Tinted Moisturiser ? Ive tried Estee lauder, clinique, Benefit, Laura Mercier... and various drugstore and im still looking

Bumbits ? is that what they are called? what do you guys think of them? ?

Skincare update

For the past couple of months ive been using the Garnier Pure active skin care routine, and ive loved it! My skin has got rid off all my problems (except the jaw grr) and i couldnt be happier the products havent worked fab for me. I just wanted to post a little something to let you know.

Before i had major issues with oily skin and breakout, as well as bumpy surface, this has totally changed i would now class my skin as normal with the odd breakout. I cant believe a drugstore range has given such great results. I was using the wash, toner, scrub and moisturiser.. as well as the roller ball treatment gel when needed. I did my routine twice a day, i used a makeup remover too i should add.

Currently i have a bit of a backlog of skin care products to try, im going to be giving The Body Shop seaweed skin care routine a twirl next see how that goes, but at least ive found a range other than clinique that works for my skin :) Im really pleased as its cheap too !! I definately want to have a look at other skin care lines from Garnier and see what i think of those too.

Have you used the Garnier Pure Active range? What did you think.. let me know in a comment :)

xoxo