Valentines Makeup and Outfit 🌹

It’s that time of year again. It’s Valentines day. Personally I am not a fan of Valentines day but I think I have managed to create a makeup look/outfit that could be for a night out for all you lovers or for those single independent women. I will give you a run down of all of the products I used to create this makeup look and the outfit I am wearing. If I cannot find the original item I will try to find something similar.

 

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💟 Makeup 💟

Foundation: Bourjois Healthy Mix

Concealer: Maybelline Age Rewind Eye Concealer + Collection Lasting Perfection

Bronzer: NYX Highlight & Contour Pro Palette

Powder: Rimmel Insta Fix Matte Powder

Blush: Nip + Fab Make Up Blusher Palette

Highlight: KIKO Milano Arctic Holiday Holographic Highlighter (Starry Gold)

Brows: Freedom Dip Brow Pomade + NYX Micro Brow Pencil

Eyeliner: Rimmel Scandaleyes Micro Precision Eye Liner

Mascara: Benefit Bad Gal Bang

Lipstick: MAC Cosmetics Pro Lipstick (Red Rock)

 

💗Eyeshadow💗

I used 2 palettes for this eyeshadow look. I used the Soph x Makeup Revolution Palette and The Balm Nude Dude Palette.

The first thing I did was put some of my Collection Lasting Perfection concealer on my lids as a base/primer as I personally do not use eyeshadow primers. I then took this light nude shade from my Soph x Makeup Revolution palette, on a flat Real Techniques brush to set it in place.

Secondly I used one of my NYX fluffy brush and took a mixture of these 3 shades but mainly focusing on the two on the right hand side. I took these shades through my crease, focusing on making a V shape in the outer side.

I decided I was going to do a cut crease so I went back in with the concealer and carved out my lid. Next moved onto my The Balm palette which I took a slightly thicker but still flat brush from the brand Royal and Langnickel and I packed lots of the shade Fit onto my lid over the concealer. After that I went in with a light dusting of fabulous over the top to make it brighter.

💕Outfit💕

For outfit I wanted something smart but casual but also a bit dressy so that you could wear it out for a romantic meal or just out with your friends.

Shoes

I went for some very “out their” shoes. I am a bit in love with these sparkly silver shoes from New Look. These are also still on the website in the sale (which is amazing!)

http://www.newlook.com/uk/womens/footwear/wide-fit-silver-glitter-block-heel-ankle-boots/p/542085995?comp=Search

Top

I kept with the valentines theme and went with a red fitted thin jumper with criss cross front and this was from H&M. I couldn’t find the original garment on the website however they do have a couple of other red jumpers with a similar vibe.

http://www2.hm.com/en_gb/productpage.0558986003.html

http://www2.hm.com/en_gb/productpage.0587637002.html

 

Trousers

For trousers I went with some simple viscose leggings from Dorothy Perkins which are still on the website if you want to purchase them.

http://www.dorothyperkins.com/en/dpuk/product/basic-black-leggings-7034465?geoip=noredirect&cmpid=ppc_pla_UK_

Updated Every Day Makeup Look 💋

I though it was about time I did an updated every day makeup look as the last one I did was back in May last year. Most of the products I use have changed now. I will talk about the differences in the products I use now compared to the ones I used before. Anything I don’t compare just means I am using the same product as last time.

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Foundation: Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation £9.99

*This was a product I changed as I was using one by Charlotte Tilbury which was £30 and I didn’t want to keep spending that much every time I needed a new foundation. As much as I loved the foundation and would buy it again if I could spare the money every time. I went in search of a drug store, affordable dupe for it and I found this one from Bourjois which is a third of the price*

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Concealer: Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer £3.99

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Powder: Rimmel Insta Fix & Matte Powder £4.99

*Don’t get me wrong, you know I adore NYX products, but I come from a small town where our Boots is small and doesn’t stock NYX products. I know I could buy it off the website but I work all day and would miss the parcel and if I need it for the next day then I couldn’t and I would be an oily mess. So I picked this one up as a quick dupe*

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Bronzer: Benefit Hoola Bronzer £20

*I used to use my holy grail L’Oreal La Terra Bronzer, which I still switch between but I reach more for my Benefit one as it is also the perfect shade to contour my cheek bones with*

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Brows: Zoeva Graphic Brows Pencil £7.50 + Freedom Dip Brow Pomade £5

*I am still using the Zoeva Brow pencil, mainly for the spooly at the end but I switched back to my Freedom Dip Brow as I find my brows look more natural with this product*

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Mascara: Benefit Bad Gal Lash £18.50

*I used to use the amazing Miss Baby Roll mascara but I felt it was a bit too heavy for every day quick makeup. The Benefit one gives you natural looking lashes, perfect for the day. Also doesn’t transfer at all through out the day*

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Highlight: I Heart Makeup (Goddess of Love) £4.99

*BEST HIGHLIGHT I HAVE EVER USED AND FOR THE BEST PRICE! My Jouer one which was incredibly expensive for the size of it, shattered. I hadn’t dropped it or anything. As soon as the weather got colder it shattered like ice which is totally ironic as that was the shade I had*

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Blush: Benefit Rockateur Blush £24.50

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Lipstick: Disney Cinderella Lipsticks by MAC (Royal Ball) £16 or just a simple lip balm by Nivea £1

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Beauty Blogger Questionnaire

I have seen a few other bloggers do this recently and I thought this was a good way to find out a little more about me in a beauty related kind of way as I feel I haven’t shared much personally about myself to you all, I hope enjoy!

 

1. What is the one product you could not go without?

2. What Is Your Favourite Make Up Brand?

 

3. Do you remember the first make up item you purchased?

4. What is your top beauty tip?

ALWAYS GET MATCH TESTED FOR FOUNDATION!!!

 

5. Why did you start blogging?

I love make up and doing different kinds of looks and hauls. Friends would always tell me I should show other people so I decided to join the wordpress family.

 

6. Random Fact About Yourself?

I have a soft spot for donuts. They are my weakness.

 

7. How much do you spend on beauty products every month?

Way more than my bank would like…

 

8. Describe your dream make up haul

Splurging at the Westfield in Shepherds Bush as they have a lot of the high end brands their.

 

9. How often do you wash your make up brushes?

Once a week, I can’t stand when the brushes go hard from all the dry product.

 

10. If you could only choose to do one before leaving the house, would you do your hair or your makeup?

Makeup, because I never do much with my hair anyway.

 

11. 5 Beauty Products you couldn’t live without

 

12. What advice would you give to a beauty blogger just starting out?

You do you! Express your love and have fun with it.

 

Natural and Bronzed

I went to Brighton beach with my family last weekend. My sister and I were putting on our make up in the morning and I realised just how different our beach looks are, so I thought it would be good to show you what products we used to give you two options. My sister went for the no make up, make up look and I went for more a bronzed, sun kissed look.

My Makeup Look

Benefit: That Gal Primer

Maybelline: Instant-age Concealer (as foundation)

NYX HD Finishing Powder

Makeup Revolution: Vivid Baked BronzeR

L’oreal Paris: Miss Baby Roll Mascara

Benefit: Rockateur Blush

I Heart Makeup: Goddess of Love Highlighter

Rimmel London: Brow This Way Kit

Benefit: Ready, Set, Brow

My Sister’s Look

Borjouis: Air Mat Foundation

Collection Lasting Perfection: Concealer

Maybelline Matte Maker Pressed Powder

Benefit: Bad Gal Lash Mascara