Current Everyday Makeup.

So today I thought I would show you my current everyday makeup. This is the kind of thing I do when there isn't any time for experimenting so I just run to this look as it's pretty quick to do but still looks really put together. 

One thing I am constantly doing in all my makeup looks is a subtle cut crease, I just do it without thinking but anyway now and it has just become a habit. This look is quite a warm toned one which is different for me as usually I stick to cool tone looks but I think this looks really pretty for this Autumn time. I think that warm tones really suit me at the moment because of the red in my hair being a warm colour, it works better with warm shadows and lipstick as they all really compliment each other. 

On my disgustingly chipped nails is OPI 'St marks the spot' which is a absolutely beautiful pearl finish polish and is a limited edition shade for this years AW15 collection so if you like it, you will have to try and get your hands on it quickly before it disappears. 

Crease colour | Kat Von D Shade + Light Eye Contour Palette

Main shadow | I-528 from the Make Up Forever Artist Palette Volume 1

Lipstick | MAC 'Twig'

I just want to say that even when I'm not wearing this eye look (which isn't very often) I am still constantly wearing this lipstick. It has been my go to nude lipstick as I love browny nudes and I think it is such a gorgeous colour - defiantly worth having a look at next time you are in a MAC store!

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The Conjunctivitis Makeup Clear Out.

I have some explaining to do. I know I haven't posted a blog post recently, and I briefly mentioned the reason why in my last post which you can read here but I had conjunctivitis in both eyes which is horrible and you really don't want it. 

You may be wondering why I am writing this post and the reason is so that you know the symptoms, to explain where I have been and to talk about my makeup clear out which has recently happened as a result of this eye infection. 

Conjunctivitis is a common condition that causes redness and inflammation of the thin layer of tissue that covers the front of the eye (the conjunctiva).

                                                                                                       ~ NHS Choices

It caused my eyelid to really swell and my eye to be bright red and it wasn't pretty especially in the morning when you're eyes are stuck together and you can't see. It started in my left eye but quickly spread to the right leaving both of my eyes red and swollen. Conjunctivitis usually clears up after a week but mine was still swollen so I had to be put on another set of stronger drops and antibiotics which really sucked. It was 12 days before I could wear eye makeup again and I really missed wearing eyeshadow (sad I know). 

Some symptoms include eye redness and watering eyes. Mine also really itched and it's best to catch it quick so it's easily treated instead of waiting, hoping that it will go away.

So as a result of this, I was wearing my glasses for days as my vision was really blurry and I had to throw out a whole load of makeup. I threw away all of my old mascara as this could have been the cause of it and also all of my mascara I had used in the week leading up to it which were these three. I used the two on the left the day I got it in my left eye and the Benefit roller lash the night before I got it in my right eye (I was seeing if it would look ok with makeup on just one eye). I then had to buy Surgical spirit from boots (Also known as rubbing alcohol or just Alcohol spray) to sanitise all of my eyeshadow palettes and had to deep clean all of my brushes again even though they had only been cleaned the night before I got it. I wasn't taking any risks!

So moral of the story: throw away your mascaras when you should instead of hoarding them. It isn't worth the risk. 

Anyway, I know this probably wasn't the most interesting of posts but I just wanted to update you all and I can now go back to swatching makeup on my face and taking photos for my blog! I promise I will post more frequently from now on to make up for it and post all of the ones I had scheduled in my calendar but had to cancel! 

Speak to you soon!

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Anastasia Brow Wiz. Yay or Nay?

One thing many people seem to forget is that brows are just as important as any other feature on your face. You basically colour in your eyelashes so they are more noticeable and appear nicer so why wouldn't you do the same to your brows? 

I am going to introduce you to the Brow Wiz from Anastasia Beverly Hills. This lovely little device is perfect for anyone and comes in especially handy when travelling as it has its own built in spoolie so you won't need to carry around multiple different brushes with you. 

As far as spoolies go, I'd say this ones a good'un. It really catches the hairs are puts them where you want them to go and the pencil is so tiny and thin, you have really good control and are able to put in little hair type lines making it look more realistic.

So far I have all good things to say about this product especially as I don't usually like using pencils but I'm converted as this is a little miracle in pencil form. It also leaves your brows looking really natural and not like you have filled them in at all! If you are wanting to try a pencil for your eyebrows then this one is definitely one to look at!

The one big problem about it is that it gets used up very quickly. I have only been using this for maybe a week and a half and already so much product is gone. I have seen a few other people say this about the pencil. I love it so much and would love this to become my holy grail item and buy this over and over again, but for £15.50, you get through it really quickly. It might be one for just special occasions so it doesn't disappear too quickly. If you are looking for a really nice brow pencil to give a really pretty natural finish, then I would definitely tell you to buy this but I'm not going to sit back and tell you that you won't need to repurchase it for ages because that would be a lie. Just use a very light hand and you might be ok. 

I was going to insert a picture but I have had a really bad reaction causing my eye to swell meaning I can't actually put any makeup on but if you want to see it on, I was wearing it in my last two posts which you can read here and here.

Have you tried this eyebrow pencil? What were your thoughts and did you get through it very quickly? What brow pencil should I look into getting next?

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Cherry Red Biker.

I have established a few key outfits in my wardrobe recently that I have been wearing non stop and will stay at the front throughout this Autumn and this is one of those key outfits:

Leather jacket | TK Maxx

Roll neck jumper | Topshop

Jeans | Topshop

Boots | Dr Martens Serena

This roll neck jumper is from Topshop and is quickly becoming one of my favourites. I wouldn't necessarily class it as 'knitwear' as it isn't as thick as what I expect a jumper to be. It's a ribbed jumper and is thicker than a normal shirt but does keep you quite warm but not warm enough to wear on its own. It is really comfortable though and although some people find roll necks to be annoying, this one isn't as it's only made out of a thin material so you kind of forget it's there. Ok enough rambling about a shirt. Can you tell how much I love it?

Another reason I am obsessed with this outfit, between you an me - It makes me feel like such a bad ass rocker chick. Yes that sounds so lame but it's true (cringe)

My docs come out every single year and become a staple especially during the winter months! They are a bit of an investment but as long as you look after them, then they will treat you well. Mine are fleeced lined which make them that bit more comfy and cosy making them even nicer to wear!

Ring | River Island (old)

Hand piece | Primark

Watch | Fossil

A recent purchase of mine has been my new Fossil watch in the style 'Vintage Muse'. It is so simple yet really stylish and despite it being so minimalistic, I feel as though it still makes a statement and I think that if you are looking to get a really nice watch then take a look at the ones in Fossil as they do so many different styles to fit anyone and everyone.

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Hair Update.

So recently, as you would know if you follow any of my social media pages (which you can find linked at the bottom of every post - cheeky little plug there)  I had my hair dyed a red ombré which I am absolutely obsessed with. 

It was done using a hella lot of bleach and the hair dye Crazy Colour in the shade 'Ruby Rouge' and it was a little brighter than expected but I love it never the less and think I prefer it brighter.

Now dying your hair this bright isn't something to do half hearted. You have to be really in it or you may regret it. Over the past six months, my confidence has grown so much so people constantly turning their heads or talking about "how bright that hair is" doesn't affect me. I was a little nervous at first but since I have been paid so many compliments by friends, family or complete strangers, I have grown to accept that some people forget how to whisper and refuse to let it upset me.

So underneath this red colour, is obviously blonde. Now me being a 'coloured hair virgin', nothing could get in the way of allowing the bleach to work effectively so once the red wears off, I can either leave it blonde by just toning it with an ash toner or I can dye it a crazy colour again. I will probably stick the the second option!

So I just thought I would share this dramatic change and despite my hair being coated in so much damaging product, it stayed looking relatively healthy which many people have commented on. Just as a warning if you decide to dye your hair this colour: It did run. My pyjama top has a red neckline, I have black pillowcases on my bed just in case and I can't wear white tops because there is that chance it could rain - the amount of planning I have to do before deciding on my outfit for that day is unreal!

So thank you for stopping by! Speak to you soon and please let me know if there is anything else you want to know or if you want me to do any other posts about my hair in the future.

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All The Shimmery Nudes You Will Ever Need.

I am a massive sucker for eyeshadow palettes, especially nude sparkly ones. When I was in Florida recently, I picked this up on one of my last visits to Sephora after convincing myself for three weeks that I didn't need it, I finally caved and bought it.

Make Up For Ever - Artist Palette Volume 1

I have only played around with this palette on a few occasions so I don't think I have yet used it to its full potential but I do have some opinions so far. 

Now the first thing I will say is if you are just starting out with makeup and want to invest in some high end makeup that is worth it - this is the one you need. Its got cool and warm nudes so perfect for anyone and the eyeshadows are really easy to use. By this I mean that despite them being very pigmented, they don't cause lots of fall out so they won't become the dreaded palette that you hide in the back of your drawer because you are too scared of the mess. Trust me, so far there if very little if any. 

One thing I have noticed is that these eyeshadows are very pigmented when swatched on your hand but when I first used these shadows on the eyes they didn't appear quite as pigmented. They just need some work and you could always foil them using a damp brush to make the colour stand out even more. 

The eyeshadow palette contains three looks that you can use if you don't feel like experimenting too much. They do also give you instructions for creating their recommended looks if you want to play it a little safer but obviously you can either stick to that or create your own. 

I-528 | I-514 | ME-512

The first row is all creamy nudes. The one on the left is almost white, leading into a more natural nude and then a really pretty light gold. 

S-556 | D-562 | ME-644

The seconds are the middle/light browns. The left one is a matte taupe colour, then a light nude and a dark browny gold. I think this is my favourite row of them all. 

S-102 | I-544 | D-652

These are the dark shades. The matte black is so super pigmented and an absolute staple in any eyeshadow collection, the middle is a shimmery taupe purple colour and my favourite one is the dark golden brown which looks absolutely stunning on any eye colour. 

Whilst looking on the Sephora website at this palette, I found that they have the list of the actual colour names of each eyeshadow so I thought I would share them. They go from from the top of each row at the lightest down to the darks starting on the left. 

 I-528 Pearl, S-556 Taupe Gray, S-102 Onyx, I-514 Pink Ivory, D-562 Taupe Platinum, I-544 Pink Granite, ME-512 Golden Beige, ME-644 Iced Brown, D-652 Celestial Earth 

So I hope this post has been of some help to you and I hope you enjoyed it. I really do love this palette and I do recommend it. See you next time!

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