New Year, New you?

New year comes with many new years resolutions but this year why not re-vamp your makeup bag? It's a common mistake to keep makeup for a long period of time without replacing it or throwing it away. But like other products, many don't realise that cosmetics do have sell-buy dates and should be updated. So why not clear out your make-up bag,  out with the old and treat yourself to something new, updating key items in your make-up bag will not only give your makeup a boost but will also make your face feel fresher.  Like anything, the skin gets used to certain products and sometimes looks brighter with a change.  If there is one thing I recommend to update your make-up bag this month its 'High Beam' by Benefit (£18.50), this has been a key item of my make-up bag for many years and always makes my make-up look flawless. Use to both enhance cheek bones and highlight under the eyebrows by patting onto the skin after make-up.

Winter Wedding Inspirations

Looking for winter wedding make- up inspiration??  Look no further . . . . .  Having just completed my Level 2 Diploma in Fashion and Photographic make-up, here is a preview of one of my photo-shoots for my portfolio 'Vintage wedding'. Perfect for this cold winter season, adding an elegant vintage twist to any winter wedding theme.

Using a lace transfer down the right side of the face I created this embellished lace effect. Easily created by holding the transfer firmly on the face and gently patting gold loose eyeshadow into the transfer. 'Dazzle Dust' by Barry M will work just as effectively. This instantly adds a glamorous yet sophisticated look, enhanced by natural eyes and light pink lips to emphasis the lace effect.

Hair can be up, or down will loose curls, I added a pink butterfly to the plait, but this can be customised to preference or alternatively with a more wintery element ie. a snowflake or a sparkly finish.

Enjoy the pics!

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It's a Kiehl's Christmas

A Kiehl's Welcome . . . . .

Christmas has officially arrived at Keihl's - Having spent my first day working with the Windsor team, its easy to say that christmas has really hit and I loved it!!!  Not only are the products amazing, the packaging is certainly to match. Choose from a pair of gift boxes and wash bags, set with your chose of products from skin care to fragrance, finished with a touch of pot pourri you are not to be disappointed. Don't forget students get 15% off!

See you in store




Until next time......

 (This is not a sponsored post, I just love the products!)

Chelsea Girl

The ultimate Chelsea girl and self confessed beauty addict, has launched her very own range of eye lashes. With inspiration from different areas of London. These lashes really are amazing, made from natural hair and a light weight feel. Perfect for girls who want to add slight extra volume to their lashes. Go on, flutter those lashes!

How to create: Ensure the the glue is tacky before applying. Hold the lashes with tweezer in the centre and when applied make sure to push them down with the edge of the tweezers.

http://www.nouveaubeautygroup.com/nouveau-lashes/the-benefits/millie-mackintosh-lashes/

Nail it!

 If like me you have been searching for the perfect long lasting- chip free nail varnish in fashionable colours, look no further.

Recently brought out in the UK Essie  nail colour is amazing! application is easy, the colour is amazing and lasts for ages! Trust me you will love this product.

How to create-

For pale/nude colours apply 3 thin layers to build up the colour, and always apply a top coat ( Essie's rapid dry and chip free top coats are brilliant!)

For darker colours, use 2 thicker coats and again ensure to use a top coat!

Get painting

Red Hot!

This combination of pictures, taken from Elle UK has highlighted that red lipstick is a key component for any Autumn/Winter 2012 wardrobe. This classic colour can be used to dress up any outfit, and a must have to any make-up bag for the up-coming season. Be daring and go for it!


How to create-

To ensure the perfect pout, red lip liner is essential to stop the lipstick from running and gives the lips a clear and defined look.

Picture taken from Elle UK website.

Big Brows are back!

Vogue's Autumn Winter 2012-2013 beauty pics and trends highlight the return of the big brows, Chanels particular take on this with their jewelled eyebrows make a particular statement into the new season. These eyebrows look amazing and would be amazing in a photo shoot paired with matching metallics.
Loving the return of the big brows!