Look Good Feel Better With Look Beauty

Look Good Feel Better is a national charity offering free confidence boosting skincare and makeup workshops for women undergoing cancer treatment.

The lovely people at Look Beauty are contributing to this amazing charity. They have selected their ‘Flirty Five’ pink products and will donate 50p per product throughout October.

The ‘Flirty Five’ are....

         ‘Rock Candy’ Loud Lips Lipstick - £7
         ‘Rock Candy’ Loud Lips Lip Liner - £4
         ‘Silk’ Statement Eyes Mono Eyeshadow - £4
        ‘Pinch’ Make Me Blush Blusher  - £8
         ‘Corsage’ Nail Pop - £5

I love the Nail Pop, it’s a gorgeous Barbie pink, perfect for very girlie girls!.....Like me!

The Blusher is beautiful, it’s a very pretty pink with subtle silver glitter running through it.

The eyeshadow is a pinky purple with a shimmery finish. I tend to shy away from pink eyeshadow, I’m not keen on the ‘punched in the eye look’, however with the blue undertone you avoid that undesirable look!!

The lip liner and lipstick are a real bubblegum pink, I love a hot pink lip but personally prefer a slightly deeper shade, however if this is your colour, you’ll love this lipstick and liner! The lipstick formula is lovely, it applies easily, with and semi matte finish and is pretty long lasting, I’d say around 2 hours.

The liner glided on effortlessly, avoiding dragging the lips, which is a bugbear of mine in liners.

I love Look Beauty’s packaging, very sleek yet girly! The lipstick and blusher close magnetically!! Love that!

You can find these goodies in large Superdrug’s and on line at www.lookbeauty.co.uk.

More  information on Look Good Feel Better can be found here at www.lgfb.co.uk . 

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Kate Moss for Rimmel Shade 20

I don’t think a girl can have too many pink lipsticks, I have so many shades of the ultimate girly colour. Although my absolute favourite at the moment is the Kate Moss for Rimmel shade 20. I was a little late in picking this up as it is part of the spring collection, but I just adore it.

It’s a beautiful hot pink, glides on effortlessly , super opaque, and lasts for around 3-4 hours due to its matte finish.

It’s not for the faint hearted, it is a very bright pink, but it will glam up any look and due to its blue undertone it makes the teeth look whiter! LOVE!!!

I love the formula of the Kate Moss Collection lippies, I own 3....so far! They feel so creamy , long lasting and smell delicious!

You can pick these up in Boots and Superdrug for £5.49!

Marilyn Monroe Inspired

After writing my Marilyn Monroe MAC post, I was totally inspired to have a play with my makeup.

The next evening was Date Night for Graeme and I as it was his Birthday. We were going out for dinner, just the two of us, so it was the perfect opportunity to glam up a little.

I know I’m not a patch on Marilyn but this is the best I could do!......

FOTD

Base

MAC Studio Fix NW20

Garnier Roll On Concealer in Fair

Famous Cosmetics No Shine Powder

No7 Limited Edition Bronzer

Famous Cosmetics First Date Blush in Penelope

Eyes

Urban Decay Naked Palette Virgin, Half Baked and Toasted

Maybelline Gel Eyeliner in Black

L’Oreal Million Lashes in Black

Lips

Rimmel Kate Moss Collection 01 Red

Hair

I tried to give my hair a slight vintage feel with big loose waves using the Babyliss Glamour Waves (RRP £19.99)

OOTD

Dress - New Look £12 Sale

Clutch - Primark £6

Shoes - Dorothy Perkins £32

What do you think of this look? I love the red lipstick!

HD Brows....My First Experience

Last weekend was the first anniversary of Vanity Beauty Academy, owned by my very close friend Jo. All of my girlfriends were meeting at the salon, for a little celebration, champagne, cupcakes and pampering.

I decided to treat myself to a little pampering and have HD Brows done. This treatment, created by Nilam Patel involves 7 steps to help create ‘the perfect brow’. 

Defined brows are very popular with celebrities such as Kim Kardashian, Megan Fox and Scarlett Johansson, due to framing the face beautifully and making the overall look more groomed.

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I’d wanted to get this done for a while, I usually have my eyebrows waxed and tinted around every 8 weeks or so.  I don’t have unruly, bushy brows, and being fair if I have left them a while between waxing it’s not overly obvious. But I just love the look of precise, neat brows, so I couldn’t wait to get this done!

When I received the invitation for the salon open day, my eyebrows were starting to look a little straggly and untidy, so I figured it was a great time to try the treatment. Although after hearing a few horror stories about threading, one of the steps in this treatment, I was a little nervous!

After a quick catch up with my besties and a little glass of Champagne, Sare introduced herself and asked me to follow her to the treatment room.  She immediately put me at ease, asking me how dark I’d like to go, I explained I do like my brows fairly dark but being naturally fair, I don’t want unnaturally dark. Sare suggested a light brown mixed with grey for a slight ashy tone, she explained that my brows naturally have a good shape, but they could do with being slightly longer.

Sare started by tinting my brows, no Vasaline round my brows as you’d expect with a regular tinting. She tints the whole area, making the hair easier to see when threading. After removing the tint she waxed the straggly hairs under the brows and a very small amount between the brows as she’s encouraging me to grow the middle ends between the brows.  Next Sare started threading above the brow, creating a more defined arch.  This was the part I was most nervous about, but it didn’t hurt at all. Sare then tweezered out a couple of stray hairs before creating more shape by pencilling the brows. The treatment ended with a little aftercare advice and a cooling cream applied as I was a little red. The redness had reduced after a couple of hours, nothing a pair of sunglasses can’t cure in the meantime!

The whole treatment took around 30 minutes and cost £20.

I love the result, my eyebrows look so polished and they are the perfect, shape and shade for me. I already own the HD Brows Palette which I use to fill them in and define them further.

Sare also does Vintage inspired hair and makeup, with my love of 50’s Hollywood Glamour I can’t wait to book an appointment!!

MAC Cosmetics Marilyn Monroe Collection Fall 2012

The MAC Marilyn Monroe collection will be hitting stores in October, I can’t begin to tell you how excited I am about this!!

I adore 40-50s glamour, pale skin, the red lips, the fashion . So to me, Marilyn is the ultimate icon, the pinnacle of Hollywood Glamour.

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So for my favourite Cosmetic brand to be paying tribute to such a beautiful star, by creating a whole collection is so exciting!!

Here’s a sneak peak at the collection!.......

Here is a brief description of what to expect in the collection, at the moment they are accurate but subject to change.

Lipstick

Pure Zen - Warm nude (Cremesheen)

Scarlet Ibis - Bright orange red (Matte)

Love Goddess - Mid-tone pink red (Satin)

Deeply Adored - Deep scarlet (Matte)

Charmed I'm Sure - Dark true red (Matte)

Dazzleglass

Phiff! - Sheer yellow peach

Little Rock - Soft sheer white with pearl

Lip Pencil

Beet - Vivid reddish-pink

Redd - Clearly red

Cherry - Vivid bright blue/red

Eyeshadow

How to Marry - Soft White (Veluxe Pearl)

Preferred Blonde - Pale champagne beige (Veluxe Pearl)

Silver Screen - True silver (Veluxe Pearl)

Showgirl - Dark blue grey (Veluxe Pearl)

Eye Kohl

Smolder - Intense black

Fascinating - Intense matte white

Penultimate Eye Liner

Rapidblack - Rich deep carbon black

Penultimate Brow Marker

Universal - Natural warm taupe-brown

Brow Finish

Clear

False Lashes

Extreme Black - Carbon black

Beauty Powder

Forever Marilyn - Sheer pale peach

Powder Blush

Legendary - Pale soft coral (Satin)

The Perfect Cheek - Neutral pink beige (Matte)

Nail Lacquer

Vintage Vamp - Rich deep retro wine (Cream)

Stage Red - Dark berry red (Cream)

Flaming Rose - True red (Cream)

Kid Orange - Coral (Cream)

Rich, Rich, Rich - Glittery gold (Pearl)

Eye Lashes

35 Lash - Dramatic lash with emphasis on the centre of the lash

I just adore the packaging, the beautiful image of Marilyn with her name signed in the red she's so famous for wearing on her lips!

I'm desperate to find the exact release date of this fabulous collection. As soon as it hits the stores I will be treating myself! 

What do you think? Will you be treating yourself in October?

xxx

August Favourites

I haven’t done a monthly favourites on my YouTube channel for months, I’m not all that keen on making videos, I don’t like watching myself back and all I do is pick out my flaws, I may be deleting my channel. So I’ve decided that every month I will do a favourites post.

So here are my August Favourites!!...

Models Own Indian Ocean

Top L Indian Ocean, R No7 Violetta & IO

Bottom L MUA Frozen Yoghurt & IO, R 17 Mint Choc Chip & IO

I don’t think I’ve adored a nail polish quite like I do this one! Indian Ocean by Models Own is part of the Beetle Juice collection, it is just the most beautiful baby blue with the finest shimmering pink glitter running through it.

It is a little too sheer to use on its own, so much so I almost described it as a top coat, but the fact that this amazing polish transforms any nail colour is what makes it so special. Models Own polishes are only £5 and often 2 for £8 in Boots!

Vita Liberata Silken Chocolate Self Tan.

This is quite possibly the best self tan I have ever used, it give me the most beautiful natural colour. It’s tinted so you can see where you are applying it, the drying time is perfect, not too quick so you end up with patchy areas, but you’re not left damp and tacky, feeling like you have to run around the house naked!!

For me the medium colour is just perfect, it leaves a subtle golden glow on my skin. I apply it with my tanning mitt at bedtime, you can only smell the classic self tan/biscuits odour in the morning once the colour has developed, however while applying it has a delicate fragrance.

My only bugbear is the price, I got it on offer in Boots for £14.49, although it’s normally priced at £23. Although I will repurchase this again for the perfect tan!

Famous Cosmetics Spotlight Lipgloss

I have way too many lipglosses, I do have a little addiction going on, so of course I was very excited to be asked to try the new Spot Light Gloss. It’s a delicious shade of pinky peach with a subtle golden shimmer running through. The formula is fantastic, very opaque with a creamy feel, and a bargain at £4.99.

I’m also loving the light in the lid, helping me apply this on the go, on a crazy night on the town...........ok so that never happens these days!!

Barry M Lipgloss in Violet

This is another gloss I am loving at the moment, it’s super glossy, purple/pink with violet glitter and smells of bubblegum! Gorgeous! Available at Boots or check out Semichem.co.uk for great prices and offers.

Barry M Waterproof Eyeliner in Bold Blue

I tend to opt for black or grey eyeliners but after seeing Tanya Burr's Olympic Makeup Tutorial with bright blue eyeliner, I was excited to try this. I wear a very natural colour on my lids such a Skimp by Urban Decay over my lids, then apply the bright blue liner on the base of my bottom lashes, I love the pop of colour it gives without being over the top for daytime. Being a waterproof line, it doesn't budge at all, so it’s staying power is fantastic, meaning no re applying through the day. Also available from Boots, Superdrug or Semichem.co.uk

Thanks for reading, I hope you are all having a fabulous weekend!!!

xxx

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Famous Cosmetics Re-Launch

I was a fan of Famous by Sue Moxley, I loved the baked bronzers and the highly pigmented eyeshadows, so I was disappointed when I recently saw the stand in my local Superdrug very bare and everything half price. To me this screamed ‘Discontinued’.

So I was very excited to find out they had actually re-launched the brand as Famous Cosmetics  with gorgeous new packaging, which is so glam, yet sturdy, think TOWIE, bling and animal print. Celebrity inspired product names and fabulous new additions to the line.

Here are a few of my favourite products in the range.....

First Date Blush in Penelope - £4.99

This blush is a beautiful subtle flush of colour, a very soft, natural shade of pink. I love the strap line ‘Get that sexy demour first date blush’. The colour payoff is fantastic, one swipe of this blush on the apple of your cheeks looks so beautiful and natural.

Shining Star Shimmer brick in Rihanna Shimmer - £6.49

I love a highlighter and a healthy glow, so this shimmer brick is perfect. It’s made up of 5 colours, I swirl my angled blush brush over all the shades and apply a light layer over the First Date Blush for a stunning rose gold sheen on my cheeks.

High Five EyeShadow in After Hours - £4.99

This palette consists of 5 fabulously pigmented grey, black and silver shadows. All you need for the perfect Kim Kardashian smokey eye.  The shadows consist of three shimmering shades and two matte shades, including a matte black, perfect for lining the lashes.

I'm currently running a Giveaway  including The Zebera Complete palette and a Spot Light Lipgloss.

So go check out the new range can be found in selected Superdrug stores and online . Checkout their Facebook and Twitter pages for offers and competitions!

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Look Beauty 'Cool Britannia' Nail Pop!

In just over an hour the 2012 Olympics Opening Ceremony will be reviled to the World, so it only seems right to mention this beautiful Limited Edition nail polish aptly named 'Cool Britannia'.

This gorgeous polish is packed with red, white and blue glitter. I'm not usually a huge fan of glitter polish as it can often look tacky but this patriotic glitter is so fine, it's very subtle yet glamorous, amazingly you only need one coat for full coverage of the nail. I think it gives a beautiful effect.

This limited edition nail polish is available on the Look Beauty website and at selected Superdrug stores for only £5.



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Wonderful Hair Cold Fusion Extensions

A month ago I had extentions done by Nicki at The Vanity Beauty Academy in Hitchin.

My friend Nicki was trained by Wonderful Hair, created by Nev, celebrity hairstylist and business partner of Lauren Goodger. Nev is the man behind Lauren’s gorgeous long glamorous hair, as well as some of the other TOWIE girls.

Me and Nev at the Lauren's Way Press Launch

Wonderful Hair use only the Cold Fusion technique. This technique uses no heat or glue, eliminating any damage to your natural hair.

Instead the 100% human Remy hair from Italy is attached with tiny keratin hoops and lasered to the natural hair. The whole process from putting in the extensions to cutting and styling took Nicki only 2 hours.

The colour match is absolutely perfect, Nicki chose two different colours due to the highlights in my hair.

The only down side is the maintenance, if the hair isn’t treated with a deep conditioning treatment 1-2 times a week, it can dry out. The hair can also tangle quite a lot, but if you do use a good treatment and use a Tangle Teezer on it, then the exentions should last 3 – 4 months.

I feel so much better about myself with my gorgeous new hair! I highly recommend Wonderful Hair Extensions!

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MUA Undressed Palette

We’ve all heard of the Urban Decay Naked Palette, while some of you have it and probably love it like I do, some maybe have been holding back due to the hefty price tag of £32. If that is the case, take a look at the MUA Undressed palette, it's a fantastic dupe for the Naked and at only £4 it is an absolute bargain!

I have mentioned MUA quite a bit in the last 6 months, I think it’s one of the best affordable cosmetic ranges on the market at the moment. Mainly due to the eyeshadow palettes, I have Dusk Til Dawn and the Pretty Pastels palettes. The Undressed palette is definitely my favourite in the range.

The pigmentation is very good and long lasting on the skin. I wear three of the more natural shades for work and by the end of the day the colour is still strong.

As with the Naked you can create a natural look or a more glam smokey eye with the Creep and Gunmental dupes.

My favourite shade in the Naked is Half Baked, and the Undressed equivalent is just as gold and gorgeous.

The only downside to this palette is the packaging. For only £4, I don’t expect stylish, sturdy packaging. However my real bugbear is the black coating on the plastic lid. It melts to the touch and rubs off on your fingers, not what you want while you’re applying your makeup!

Not a good look!

MUA if you could just sort out this packaging issue I’d give this product 5 stars out of 5, so at the moment it’s getting 4!

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