Cara Delevingne Inspired Makeup Look

I am a huge fan of Cara Delevingne, she is one of my favourite models and has such striking features. I was inspired by a campaign photo she uploaded to her Facebook Page. Cara looks beautiful as always but it was the makeup look that caught my eye, it's very striking with a gold eye, a bright lip and light contouring. 

It is a very pretty look, perfect for a night out or even worn on a daily basis. The golden smokey eye gives this look a defined edge but the bright pink lip then tones it down and adds a sense of prettiness and colour.

Products used:

Nivea Soft Moisturiser

Rimmel 25 Hour Foundation - Shade 100 Ivory

Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer - Shade Fair

Collection Sheer Loose Powder - Shade 2 Translucent

Rimmel Sun Shimmer Bronzer - Shade Light Shimmer 

Rimmel Professional Eyebrow Pencil - Shade Hazel

Technic Electric Palette - Light Gold, Yellow & Copper Gold

Elizabeth Arden Palette - Shade Brown

Rimmel Professional Eyebrow Pencil - Shade Hazel

MUA Cover and Conceal Concealer - Shade Light

BC Body Collection Maxi Length Mascara - Shade Black

Rimmel Eyeliner - Shade Black

Rimmel Eyeliner - Shade White

MUA Blusher - Shade Marsh-Mellow

No7 Highlights Illuminating Powder - Shade Starlights

Eye-lure Eyelashes - Natural

Technic Juicy Stick - Neon Pink

MUA Lip Liner - Brooding Plum

Tools used:

Real Techniques Correction Sponge

Powder Pad

Real Techniques Contour Brush

Real Techniques Detail Brush

Real Techniques Buffing Brush

Beauty Q 

Beauty Q Blend Brush

Small Foundation Brush

I hope you like this look and make sure you checkout the Video Tutorial below to let me know what you think. 

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No Makeup Look

Recently my skin doesn't really know what it’s doing... I used this new exfoliating sponge the other day and since that my skin just seems to have gone crazy. The sponge was not branded or any kind of fancy sponge, just the normal exfoliating clothes you can buy at most beauty stores. I did find the one I used to be quite coarse so I am not too sure whether that is the reason my skin seems to be out of control. It’s nothing drastic, just a lot of redness and small under the skin bumps that make your face look like a desert! Not a good look eh ladies? So my conclusion is that this sponge may have damaged the top layer of my skin more than anything.  Due to my skin being recently irritated I have opted for a more natural look that will not cause my skin to get worse.

The ‘No Makeup Look’ is perfect for everyday if you don’t like to wear a lot of makeup or if you’re trying to put less product on your face. It is the right time for a light flawless finish due to the summer heat. I am a firm believer that as long as you have great looking skin all your makeup will fall into place, so I think this is something to constantly work on. I am no makeup artist but someone who loves beauty so I am constantly trying new techniques and products to get it right, sometimes I get it wrong and other’s I hit it right on the head. It is all about trial and error, just because something makes your friends skin look like she’s had a Hollywood treatment; it may not have the same effects on you. This is the same for everyone, whatever your age or gender so don’t panic if this happens to you.

Today I opted for big loose curls and the ‘No Makeup Look’ to help my skin recuperate. I focused my attention around my skin and my eyebrows. I can cope without mascara as I do tint my own eyelashes, (I have a ‘How To’ video on Youtube - the link is below) but I do think eyebrows shape a person face, I feel eyebrows are a really defining feature when applying makeup.

https://www.youtube.com/howtodyeyoureyeslashesandeyebrowsathome

Products Used:

L’Oreal Nude Magique BB Cream - Shade Light Skin Tone

L’Oreal true Match Foundation - Shade Golden Ivory

No 7 Perfect Light Pressed Powder - Translucent

No 7 High Lights Illuminating Powder – Shade Star Light

No 7 Compact Eye shadow Palette – Shade Brown

Applicators Used:

Real Techniques Foundation Brush

Real techniques Powder Brush

Real Techniques Buffing Brush

Define Beauty Angled Brush

Spooley Brush (Unbranded)

For my skincare I am now using a combination of my fingers and the No 7 Radiance Revealed Exfoliator which seems to be working quite nicely, but I will make sure I do a product review when I have used it for longer.

A lot of celebrities that have quite a loud style when it comes to makeup and fashion have recently been seen with their makeup to be quite low key. The 'No Makeup Look' has become a norm for the catwalk and is making its way into a lot of women's daily routine.

I think a lot of people were surprised to see Nicki Minaj and Lady Gaga with their toned down looks.

I hope you liked this look! Its simple and easy but if you would like to see a tutorial just leave your comments below!

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Golden Smokey Eyes

     

Gold is one of those colours that suits everyone, whether you want a bold and dark gold or a very sheen like summer glow. As a YouTuber I created a series of 'Smokey Eyes' how to, asking my subscribers to leave there favourite colours so I could create different looks for the people who watch my videos. 

Gold was requested by one of my lovely subscribers, so here it is.

This is quite a bold and dark smokey eye, perfect for a night out. I do think I would like to do a light rose gold look for the summer, that will feel a lot lighter.

Products used in this video:

Loreal Studio Secrets Primer

Elizabeth Arden Shimmer Powder Trio Palette

N.Y.C Smooth Mineral Loose Powder Blush - Shade Almost Apricot

Urban Decay Half Baked Eye Shadow - Shade Fard a Paupieres

Number Seven Eye Compact Palette - Shade Brown

Colour Couture Eye Crayon - Shade Bronze

Nivea Lash Elastic Extension Mascara - Black

Loreal True Match Foundation - Shade Golden Ivory

Number Seven Lipstick - Shade 15 Plum Beautiful

Tools used in this video:

Elizabeth Arden Angled Eye Shadow Brush

Non branded Eye Shadow Brush

Non Branded Blending Eyeshadow Brush

Mac 194 Brush

Real Techniques Correction Sponge

Real Techniques Contour Brush

Real Techniques Buffing Brush

I hope you like this look, please checkout the video below and like and subscribe. If you have any comments make sure you leave them below along with your favourite eyeshadow colour!!

I hope your having an amazing Friday evening!!

Love

Anniversary Dinner Date

The outfit of the night was a high waisted black skirt, a monochrome floral crop top, lace up ankle heels and a blue bag to break up the monochrome.

For mine and Als anniversary we went to Cafe Rouge in Sheffield to celebrate three amazing years together. It was a lovely night, unfortunately in started raining and I only had my cardigan to protect me! So that was fun! So if you saw a blondie running from shelter to shelter in Sheffield, that may have been me. 

Isn't it such a shame when you get all dolled up to go out and the weather is looking pretty decent, no sign of rain! So you don't pack an umbrella. Then you get out and the heavens open! It's like someone's deliberately trying to spoil your night and make you look like a drown rat! 

I'm pretty sure most women have experienced this annoying encounter with the weather!

My makeup of the night was a Neautral Smokey Eye, very similar to my Neautral Smokey Eye Post and red lipstick from Elizabeth Arden. 

I hope you had a lovely weekend and didn't get wet! 

Lots of Love 

Neutral Smokey Eyes

The choice of the amount of makeup you wear on a daily basis is your own. Some women like to wear a full face of makeup, some only like to wear the basics. Whatever you choose it is completely fine. 

On a daily basis I don't wear a full face of makeup. My daily routine consists of moisturiser, foundation, blusher, mascara and lipstick or gloss. Although there are some days I do like to play around with my eye makeup, when I have more time and energy. 

This post is for girls like me and girls that like to wear a full face. This can be used on a daily basis like school or work and it would be great for a night out. I feel this smokey really opens your eyes, there are dark tones to add defination but the neutral tones gives a soft delicate touch.

Makeup Products Used:

Elizabeth Arden Palette - Colours - Bronze - Gold - Light Shimmer
Number 7 Eyeshadow Palette - Colour Brown
Avon Black Eyeliner
Paddle Brush
Eyeshadow Brush
Blending Brush
Small Foundation Brush
Rimmel 24 Hour Foundation
Rimmel White Eye Liner
Nivea Lash Elastic Mascara
Eyelure Black Eyelashes
Seventeen Liquid Black Eyeliner

Please checkout the video tutorial on my Youtube Channel below.

Lots of Love

Everyday Makeup Routine

Almost every woman has a different way of applying their makeup. On a daily basis some women like to wear a lot of makeup, but others prefer to be more natural. However you choose to wear your makeup, a small or large amount is just fine; the choice is yours. 

I change my routine on a day to day basis as I choose between eyeshadow and eyeliner and blusher and  bronzer. I do this because I feel it keeps my makeup looking fresh, so I don't have the same makeup on everyday. If you have a set routine then thats great but I am a little indecisive.

This is my current everyday makeup routine at the moment. This routine is perfect for any occasion as it is classy and simple, so you can wear it to school, work, a day out or a night out.

Please checkout the Video How To on my Youtube Channel below.

The Makeup Products I used in this video and on a daily basis are listed below.

Number 7 - Essential Moisturiser
NW7 Sculpting Brush
Rimmels Match Perfection Foundation - Shade Classic Ivory
Loreal Studio Secrets Primer
Eyebrow Brush
Real Techniques Detail Brush
Mac Eyeshadow - Shade Brun
Seventeen Black Eyeliner Pen
Seventeen Gel Eyeliner
Kabuki Brush
Bare Minerals Mineral Foundation - Shade Fair
MUA Blusher - Shade Bubble Gum
Nivea Lash Elastic Waterproof Mascara - Shade Black
Barry M Glossy Tubes Lip Gloss - No shade name - Its a Baby Pale Pink (Hope that Helps)

Lots of Love

How To: Dye your Eyebrows and Eyelashes at Home

Since Cara Delevingne graced the catwalks and fashion magazines, it has been deemed stylish to have big bold eyebrows, but how hard is it to maintain it you don't. I love that her eyesbrows are darker than her blonde locks, which defines her features and contrasts against her light complexion. Everyone seems to be jumping on the brow bandwagon and it is very easy to look like they have drawn on!

I have always dyed my eyebrows to get defined and shapely brows. I use the Eylure Dylash even though it is used more for eyelashes. This is a permanent dye so it will last for a decent amount of time, and it can be used on blonde to black hair colours. 

I haven't dyed my eyelashes before as I have always used mascara, but recently applying and removing mascara has been causing irritation around the eyes. I used the Dylash to dye my lashes on the top lid, with the lash brush provided. Leaving the dye on for 5 minutes was enough time to create the illusion of mascara. This will save you time, effort and money.

This product is a great bargain buy at £7.00. I bought it over 7 months ago from boots and have used it twice, so it will last a long time. It will make your eyelashes or eyebrows look as dark as you want them to look, making your face and features look more defined. So if you are sick of mascara and brow pencils or you just can't be bothered in morning then this is for you!

Please checkout the video tutorial below and my YouTube page for other tutorials and DIY's. Let me know what you think of Eylure Dylash.

Lots of Love

Katy

xox