Little E.L.F Haul

So I noticed the other day that e.l.f had a 30% off code and thought I'd take advantage of that. I only got a few bits but they were stuff I wanted to try. I'm always on the look out for new additions on their website.

I really wanted to try out the lip exfoliator. Now that its winter, my lips tend to be dry as expected. This is cutely packaged, just as a lipstick. Handy to carry around with you.

The new nail polish sets looked so lovely. I got the set called Glam Bam. The polishes inside are 
L-R: Golden Goddess, Blush and Cranberry.

I got a back-up of my trusty Zit Zapper. Works for me every time!!! :)

The baked eyeshadows were a must. I can't wait till they get the rest of the baked range in. I picked up the eyeshadows in L-R: Bark and Burnt Plum.

I also got back-up's of my eyeshadow brushes. I love these. They're cheap and get the job done, and I must say really nicely. 

I went out the other night and went to my lip gloss drawer to find it almost empty!! WOW! I really need to start stocking up. I got this Mineral Lip Gloss in Daring. I've tried this before and it's great for the price.

Last I got the Wet gloss lash & brow clear mascara. I have read good reviews on this so I'm hoping i like this.

What have you tried recently?

Nail Of The Day: Shimmer & Blue.......

Firstly I would like to apologise for my absence. I have had some personal stuff going on and been through some real difficult times, but such is life. 

So I actually painted my nails yesterday but they're still lookin good ;)

For this look I used my W7 Harder & Tuffer Nail Treatment as a base coat. I then used Rimmel PRO nail polish in 420 Aqua Cool. I used Nubar nail lacquer in G108 Silver Glitter and then Seche Vite base coat.


I'm actually loving this look, what do you think?

xxx

Liebster Award

 

I was recently tagged by http://the-bellepoque.blogspot.co.uk/ for this Liebster Award (thanks so much).

I guess the point of this award is to give exposure to the less frequented or newer blogs. I think it's such a great idea.

Rules for the award:

• Each person must post eleven things about themselves.
• Answer the eleven questions the tagger has set for you.
• Come up with eleven other questions for people that you are going to tag.
• Choose eleven people (with less than 200 followers) and tag them in your post, no tagbacks.
• Follow the tagger and visit at least three of the nominees.

Eleven things about me:

1. I am in love with make-up
2. I don't watch alot of tv
3. I don't like going on the tube
4. One of my biggest fear's is spiders/bugs(Ewww)
5. Snack-A-Jacks are my absolute fav (especially Sweet Chill) Mmmmmmm
6. I really dislike excercise
7. I don't like hot weather
8. I don't wear lipstick
9. I drink water all day long
10. I loveeeeee Diet Coke
11. Chris Brown has taken over my ipod/phone

My answers to BELLEPOQUE'S questions 
What inspired you to do blogging?
I loved reading other blogs and thought it would be great for me to share my interests and thoughts with others.

Which feature are you most confident?
Well, i'd say my eyes.

Are you an introvert or an extrovert?
I'm a bit of both, I am quite quiet but love having fun. So yes, I'm a bit of both.

Who is your blogging inspiration? 
I really wouldn't name one. All the blogs I have read inspired me to do what I love. I find it interesting to see what others are interested in.   

What is your biggest goal/ambition in life?
To do well as a Makeup Artist.

What is your favourite subject to study?
I would say makeup but I'm not sure if that's the right answer. Other than that at school I loved Art and English.

What are your favourite makeup and beauty brands?
I love M.A.C, that's the majority of what I use. I also like Boots No.7 for beauty, O.P.I, China Glaze and L.A Colors.

What is your greatest fear?
SPIDERS!!!!

What type of music do you listen to?
R & B, a bit of pop,hip-hop, and whatever song I happen to like.

Would you rather have to wake-up super early or stay-up super late?
I don't cope well with late nights. I'll say wake-up super early as I'm used to it.

How many hours of beauty sleep do you usually get per day?
On a good day, 9 hrs. But it varies on what I have to do the next day.

Eleven questions for those I'm nominating

1. What is your holy grail Beauty/Makeup product?
2. What is your favourite place to eat?
3. What is your lifetime goal?
4. Name five things you would take to a dessert island.
5. What is your favourite reading material at the moment?
6. Do you have a favourite tv show/series? If so, what is it?
7. Favourite Pastime?
8. What's your biggest interest?
9. Heels or flats?
10. Most expensive purchased item?
11. Favourite Youtube channel?

I nominate:

http://chocolatemuff.blogspot.co.uk/
http://beautyinbudgetblog.wordpress.com/
http://darliingv.blogspot.co.uk
http://on-the-lash.blogspot.co.uk/
http://suzyheartsbeauty.blogspot.co.uk/
http://thislifeisconfusing.blogspot.co.uk
http://onewaybeauty.blogspot.co.uk
http://judysbeautyblog.blogspot.co.uk
http://b-is-for-beauty.blogspot.co.uk/
http://newgirlonthe-blog.blogspot.co.uk
http://chasingpavementsbeautyblog.blogspot.co.uk

BeautyKraze

xxx

 
 

 

FAVOURITE'S

I haven't done a favourite's post for a while as I just didn't have that many to show. Here's what I have been liking of recently.

It's a real shame that I can't wear perfumes as they irritate my skin. But my friend went to Las Vegas and got me this Victoria's Secret Fragrance Mist. It smells lush and so sweet, I just spray on my clothes and I'm good to go.

During my Makeup course I used this E.L.F Daily Brush Cleaner. I have seen some bad reviews on this product but I actually like it. It is what it states. It does not deep cleanse your brushes but disinfects them in between uses.

I think this twin pack of anti-bacterial wipes is a must. I cant use hand gel on my hands as it's too strong. These are a great alternative. Just for £1 from Primark. 

Another favourite from E.L.F is their Studio line Glossy Gloss. I love these. They are so pigmented and as I dont' wear lipsticks these are a great alternative for me.
L-R: Muted Mauve, Tangy Tangerine, Berry Blush, Dragonfruit and Watermelon. No swatches as I previously posted swatches.

Lastly this M.A.C Rose Romance lip gloss. This is from a very old collection. I really like this. Even though usually I don't like shimmer lip glosses, somehow this has become one of my loves. It's a sheer gold tone with tons of fine shimmer. I usually wear it when I'm out. I'm so gonna miss this one when it's gone....

Have a good day all. 

xxx

M.A.C. Birthday Gifts

I'm on a roll guys. Yet another post. I thought I'd share with you my new M.A.C additions. These were a gift from a friend.

First there is this little make-up bag. It's cute but a bit of an awkward shape to carry around in my bag.

This mirror is unusual too. It's very slim and sleek.(below right)I love it. It also comes with a sleeve (below left).

Now these mineralize eyeshadow's are my absolute fav. They are made up of a few different colours then when applied merge into a beautiful almost two-toned iridescent shade. On the left is Magnetic Attraction and on the right is Water.

Here are the swatches.

This is MATTE. I believe this is to be used as a primer or even over makeup to mattify the skin when necessary.

xxx

Where have I been?

This is just post to let you all know what I've been up to as I know I haven't posted for a bit.

I don't know if you all know but I am a hairdresser by trade and have been an aspiring make-up artist for some time. I have been practicing my make-up skills for a couple of years now and thought it was now time to get further into it and make progress. I was looking for courses to help further my knowledge and they were just so expensive. I did come across a beginners course which was by Mink Makeup School and it was £675. To my surprise just a month later, I stumbled across this course on Wowcher for just £99! I quickly bought it and waited impatiently to start the following month.

Well I loved it, it's been 2 weeks now and I miss it. it has really motivated me to get the ball rolling. I've been getting a list ready for my MUA freelance kit, about to get some cards printed and a basic site up and running....how exciting. 

Here is a sneek peek of some of the stuff I have done

What do you guys think?

It's my Birthday.........

Well first I'll start by saying "HAPPY BIRTHDAY" to me as it's my birthday today yaaaaaayy!!! Well I haven't got off to a good start. I was out over the week-end and my makeup was all over the place. Last night I was tidying up and dropped two MAC palettes, one eyeshadow and one blush:(
Well I broke 1 blush and 3 eyeshadow's so I spent some time fixing them back up, which is a bit of a chore.

Also I should be at work today but my hay-fever decided to attack me last night, I didn't get much sleep and I am still congested :/ I also suspect my boss thinks I'm pulling a sicky because it's my birthday as originally I couldn't book today off.

Anyway I may drag myself out of bed and have lunch with some friends today, but I am celebrating at the week-end with the girls so roll on the week-end.......