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PRODUCTS
Face:
 LA Girl Proconceal 'Fawn' Concealer | MAC Studio Fix Fluid Foundation (NW47) | Ben Nye Banana Powder | Bobbi Brown Foundation stick in 'Espresso' [Countour] 
MAC Blusher (Raizin)
Eyebrows: 
Anastasia Beverly Hills DipBrow Pomade in Chocolate
LA Girl Proconceal 'Fawn' Concealer 
Lashes: 
Red Cherry Lashes in #WSP 
Lips:
MAC Ruby Woo Lipstick (used as liner) | MAC So Chaud Lipstick 
One of my favourite looks is the blue waterline below achieved with the jumbo eye pencil from L.A. Colors. its brilliant when you want to add a bit of fun and flare to a simple look.
I had a lot of fun working on this eye look inspired by my friends Nail wrap company ThumbsUp Nails and specifically 'Rorschach'

As Autumn has arrived here's a simple early-October themed tutorial for a full face and woodland-themed eyes (using one palette!).

Highlight and Contour

For the highlight I used L.A. girl pro-conceal in 'Fawn' and because I naturally have deep-set under eyes I used quite a bit under my eyes, then highlighted down my nose, the centre of my forehead, my cupid's bow and my chin. These areas are particularly highlighted because I want them to radiant when light hits the face and notice I have used a colour a few shades lighter to really give that effect.


I then added contour lines using my Bobbi Brown foundation stick in 'Espresso' which is a about two shades darker than my natural skin-tone to provide some depth and chisel out parts of my face. Key contour areas are around the forehead, the sides of the nose bridge, the cheekbones and jawline. 


Then blend blend BLEND!
To make sure there are no harsh lines I use the Beauty blender to stifle the foundation into the skin and provide a seamless finish. I also found a bargain makeup stifle brush (£1.50!) in Primark which is fabulous for blending anything from liquid to powders (but that review will be for another post..). I then set the look with Ben Nye Luxury Powder in 'Banana' for the highlight and Ben Nye Translucent powder in 'Sienna' for an overall set (n.b. try not to overset the contour areas or you will lose depth).

So you're probably wondering what happened to the....

Eyebrows!

Well since I have already provided a DIY tutorial post on eyebrows I'll just give you a snippet of what I did here. The only difference is that I finally got my hands on Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow pomade in 'Chocolate' which I must say is fabulous stuff! Its pretty unassuming on first application and a little goes a long way, but once you have neatened the brow with conceal it gives a near perfect result every time. 


Completion

I completed the look using my BeautyUK eyeshadow and eyeliner palette in 'Amazon' going from gold in the inner lid, to a deep brown-bronze on the outer-lid.

Hair: Brazilian Deep curly install by me

Here's a quick post on a lilac-purple look I recently had with my teal hair (fading out) for a fun bright look. Never fear colour.


It's been an incredibly busy week but I'm honoured to have had the opportunity to attend my beautiful friend's 1950s themed bridal shower and it was a blast!

Eyebrows: 
Sleek Brow Pencil No.191 | MAC Select Cover-Up Concealer 
Eyes:
MAC Palette neutral beige and peach with a brown base | W7 Felt Liquid Eyeliner | LA Colors Jumbo eye pencil in white for the waterline | Benefit 'They're Real' Mascara
Lips:
MAC Nightmoth Lipliner | MAC Ruby Woo | W7 Red Lipstick

Cheeks:
MAC Raizin Blusher | Bobbie Brown Bronzer in Deep 4 for contour

Hair:
Unit by me using Mongolian Virgin hair and Brazilian closure 

I was recently on a journey to meet a friend (its always a 'journey' for me, I live far from e-v-e-r-y-t-h-i-n-g, sigh), so I picked up Glamour magazine to pass some time. Luckily it was the Glamour Women of the year issue (I am inspired by anything to do with successful women) covered by Alexa Chung. Packaged nicely on the edge of the mini-mag was a tube of Eyeko London's Skinny Liquid Eyeliner in black. I couldn't wait to open it up and review it as I love a good winged liner, especially since Alexa Chung is its brand ambassador. 
Now, I have been using the Vital Dip Liquid Eyeliner for well over a year now and I love it because it gives an intense black and the tip provides the right level of precision for a sharp wing. However, out of curiosity I have been eyeing up a few liquid pen liners for a while now so this little packaged seemed like the perfect opportunity.


The eyeliner has a modern look and comes as a slick streamlined silver tube making it an attractive addition to your makeup bag (travel or stationary). The felt-tip applicator  pen on viewing looks very precise, sturdy and is relatively stiff enough for edges and corners during application. However upon trial, I find the tip of the tip is not very stiff at all and so you get quite big strokes when you apply pressure. The wider strokes have a strong pigment so if you are looking for a medium-thick clean blunt stroke this is great. It gets trickier when you are looking for thin and very precise light strokes (it is possible, but after intense concentration, a steady hand and artistic skill).
One thing I do love about it is the very quick drying time, and the easy cleaning.

Overall it is a good liner and I am content, I'm not madly in love at the moment but I think with a more consistent thin tip I may just be.

 Purchase details:
Price - £12.00 (approx $16.00 at Sephora)
www.eyeko.com



*Peep the L.A. Colors lipsticks in the background? I'll be reviewing soon ;)
I hardly ever wear 'all-black-everything' as I just can't help but wear something bold or colourful, and yet again in my attempt to go incognito (black dress, neutral makeup, simple hair) I found myself reaching for a tribal-style neckpiece to spruce up the look.

                         

                         
PRODUCTS
Face:
 MAC Select Cover-Up Concealer | MAC Studio Fix Fluid Foundation (NW45) | Ben Nye Banana Powder | Bobbi Brown Bronzer (Deep 4) | MAC Blusher (Raizin) | Sleek Contour Kit (Medium) |
Eyebrows: 
Sleek Brow Pencil No.191 | BeautyUK Eyeshadow & Eyeliner Palette (Amazon) | MAC Select Cover-Up Concealer | Ben Nye Banana Powder (for arch)| 
Eyes:
MUA Hide & Conceal (Almond) | 'MAC' 120 Palette (Pale pink, Beige, Brown)  | Bobbi Brown Bronzer (Deep 4) | Vital Eyeliner | Benefit 'They're Real' Mascara
Lips:
Nizz cosmetics lipstick (Rose Nude) | MAC lip liner in Chestnut