Happy Halloween! | Makeup Idea

To keep the ball rolling, I decided to create another makeup look for Halloween this year (you can find last year's fawn makeup idea HERE). I'm not quite sure what it is that I've done so by all means, let your imagination run wild ;) 

Products Used: 

- MAC radiance primer 

- MAC studio sculpt foundation in "NC20"

- NARS creamy concealer in "Vanilla" 

- Rimmel Stay Matte Powder in "Translucent"

- Australis Contour Palette 

- Benefit Hoola Bronzer 

- NARS highlighter in "Miss Liberty"

- Lorac Pro eye primer 

- Lorac Pro palette using the shades: "White", "Taupe", "Mauve", "Black", "Deep Purple"

- Maybelline "Amethyst Smokes" palette, using the #2 lid shade 

- Models Prefer black kohl eyeliner on waterline

- Rimmel Scandaleyes eyeliner in "White"

- Kat Von D tattoo eyeliner in "Trooper"

- Maybelline gel eyeliner in "Blackest Black"

- Too Faced "Better Than Sex" mascara 

- Revlon ColourBurst Matte Balm in "Shameless"

I based the look off this picture but as you can see, I made a lot of changes. Instead of green, I changed the colour to purple (and you can do the same, don't restrict your creativity) and I also didn't have any eyelash glue so I unfortunately couldn't go for a more dramatic effect which is what I was hoping for. Nevertheless, I'm happy with how it turned out and hope it gives you some inspiration! 

What do you think? Would you recreate this look? 

xx

Follow my blog with Bloglovin

FOTD | Lady in Red

Hey guys!

As you may have noticed, I haven't been posting much (if at all) lately. I haven't stopped blogging altogether, it's a hobby that I will continue to keep doing for as long as I still enjoy it and I still do, but sometimes I just need a break. If I'm being entirely honest, it hasn't been the best year for me and my motivation to keep this blog up comes and goes but I'm back now and that's all that matters. Yay! :)

Now that I've got that out of the way, here is an FOTD that I did a little while back. This FOTD is more Winter appropriate and I know that it's Spring now (hallelujah) but knowing Melbourne weather, we'll still get loads of cold, wintery days so I'm sure this look will still be wearable.

Products Used: 

- MAC Strobe Cream 

- MAC Studio Fix Fluid in #NC20

- NARS Creamy Concealer in 'Vanilla' 

- Rimmel Stay Matte powder in 'Translucent' 

- NARS 'Laguna' Bronzer

- NARS Blush in 'Final Cut' 

- NARS Highlighter in 'Miss Liberty'

- Anastasia Beverley Hills Dip Brow Pommade in 'Medium Brown' to fill in eyebrows

- Australis Clear Lash and Brow Gel 

- Lorac Pro eye primer 

- Lorac Pro palette using the shades: 'Taupe', 'Sable', 'Gold' and 'Cream'

- Kat Von D tattoo eyeliner in 'Trooper' 

- Rimmel Scandaleyes eyeliner in 'Nude' (on the waterline)

- Tweezerman eyelash curlers 

- Too Faced 'Better Than Sex' Mascara 

- Chi Chi Lipliner in 'Lady in Red' 

- Chi Chi Liquid Matte Lipstick in 'Lady in Red' 

xx 

Follow my blog with Bloglovin

FOTD Friday | Garnet

Products Used: 

- MAC radiance primer 

- MAC studio sculpt foundation in "NC20"

- MAC studio finish concealer in "NW15" (Under the eyes and around the nose. I lost my usual pale under eye concealer and so had to use this one. I'm not sure if it's meant for under the eyes so I had to use quite sparingly) 

- MAC highlighter pen in "Radiant Rose"

- NARS translucent powder 

- Benefit hoola bronzer 

- MAC blush in "Pinch Me' 

- Lorac Pro eyeshadow in "Nude" to highlight 

- Anastasia Beverley Hills dip brow pommade in "Medium Brown" to fill in eyebrows

- Australis lash & brow clear mascara to set eyebrows 

- Lorac Pro eye primer 

- Maybelline gel eyeliner in "Black" (used in crease and half of the lash line and then smudged out for a super dramatic effect) 

- Lorac Pro palette using the shades: "White", "Cream", "Espresso",  "Black", "Nude", "Garnet"

- Models Prefer kohl eyeliner in "Black" used on waterline and tight line 

- Kat Von D tattoo liquid eyeliner in "Trooper" 

- Eyelure Katy Perry false eyelashes in "Oh Honey" 

- Chi Chi lipliner in "Totally Nude" 

- MAC lipstick in "Please Me" (base) 

- MAC lipstick in "Creme Cup" (centre) 

- NYX butter gloss in "Creme Brûlée" (centre) 

- Urban Decay all nighter setting spray

I'm totally in love with the shade "Garnet" from the Lorac Pro palette. This is the first time I've ever used it and can't believe it's taken me this long! I think this shade is underrated and I will definitely be wearing it more throughout Winter.

When's the last time you experimented with a new shade of eyeshadow?

xx

Follow my blog with Bloglovin

FOTD | Fluttery Lashes & Rosy Cheeks

So admittedly, this FOTD was one that I photographed a few weeks back but since I've been dog-sitting our new puppy, I haven't been putting a lot of makeup on that you'd find interesting, nor have I had a lot of time to take new photographs. It's times like these that I have to say thank you to my past self for being so organised! 

The main focus for this look was the lashes, rosy cheeks and winged liner. Everything else was kept to a minimum (e.g., eyeshadow, bronzer etc.). 

 Products Used: 

- MAC Strobe Cream 

- MAC Studio Sculpt Foundation 

- NARS Creamy Concealer in "Vanilla" (on blemishes and under the eyes) 

- MAC Highlighter Pen in "Radient Rose" (under eyes and a little on the highlighting points of my face) 

- NARS Translucent Powder 

- Benefit Hoola Bronzer

- Illamasqua Blush in "Katie" 

- MAC Highlighter in "Soft&Gentle" 

- Anastasia Beverley Hills Dipbrow Pommade in "Medium Brown" 

- Australis Clear Brow Gel 

- Lorac Pro Eye Primer 

- Lorac Pro Eyeshadow in "Nude" and "Champagne" over the lid, in the tear ducts and on the brow bone, and "Taupe" with a little "Sable" in the crease and under the eyes

- Kat Von D Eyeliner in "Trooper" 

- Tweezerman Eyelash Curler

- Eyeko Long Lash Mascara 

- Eyelure Katy Perry False Lashes in "Oh Honey" 

- Urban Decay All Nighter Makeup Setting Spray 

- The Body Shop Lip Balm in "Strawberry" 

Jumper:

- Boohoo.com

I really liked this face of the day, it was the perfect look for Winter and is totally wearable for during the day. 

What do you think? 

xx

Follow my blog with Bloglovin

Vampy Lips | FOTD

Well well well...if it isn't another face of the day ;) I just want to mention before you look at the photos, that my macro lens really picked up the overdrawn lips and I apologise for that! It's pretty funny to look at though.

Mmmm wonky eyelash. Delightful.  

Makeup Used: 

- MAC Strobe Cream 

- MAC Studio Sculpt Foundation in "NC20" 

- NARS Creamy Concealer in "Vanilla" (under eyes and around nose)

- Elizabeth Arden Illuminating Highlighter Pen in "Light 1" (under eyes) 

- Rimmel Stay Matte Powder in "Translucent" 

- Benefit Hoola Bronzer 

- MAC Blush in "Pinch Me" 

- MAC Highlighter in "Soft&Gentle" 

- MAC Eyeshadow in "Mystery" (to fill in brows) 

- Benefit Gimme Brow Brow Gel in "Medium/Deep" 

- Australis Clear Brow Gel 

- Lorac Pro Eye Primer 

- Lorac Pro Palette using the shades: "Cream", "Taupe", "Sable", "Espresso" and "Nude"

- Kat Von D Tattoo Eyeliner in "Trooper" (no winged eyeliner, just a subtle line) 

- Models Prefer Black Kohl Eyeliner (on the waterline) 

- Tweezerman Eyelash Curler 

- Tarte Lights Camera Lashes Mascara

- Katy Perry Eyelure Lashes in "Oh Honey" 

- Lush Lip Scrub in "Bubblegum" 

- Soap&Glory XL Sexy Mother Pucker Lip Gloss in "Clear" (I like to use plumping lim glosses to prime the lips on occasion. I just leave it on for 10 minutes and then wipe off the excess before applying lipliner and lipstick) 

- Rimmel Lip Liner in "Cherry Kiss" 

- MAC Satin Lipstick in "Media 

- Urban Decay Makeup All Nighter Makeup Setting Spray 

Yikes, did I really put all of that on my face?! Today I went for the whole shebang; dark red lips, fakes lashes and black, sultry looking eyeliner. I love this look because it's Autumnal (appropriate for right now), makes my eyes pop and red lips are always fun to wear :) 

Note: None of these photographs are edited and are taken in natural light so are true to colour. 

What do you think? 

xx

Follow my blog with Bloglovin

Playing With Makeup

Quite often I find myself sitting on the floor in front of my mirror, makeup sprawled out all around me, practising. I like to try looks that I wouldn't ever wear out of the house. Crazy, extravagant or just purely experiential.

This is a look I created the other day using my new Kat Von D tattoo eyeliner (which I can guarantee is worth the purchase). I ended up doing a simple cut crease using my Lorac Pro palette, a big cat wing and then continuing on applying the eyeliner all around my eyes. I'm not too sure what you call this kind of eyeliner technique...anyone know? I finished off the look with my favourite Ardell natural, demi false lashes, my usual face makeup routine and a pink lip liner and lipgloss.

Although I'm not sure I would wear this look out of the house on a regular day, it would be a great idea for a costume party. I think that with a few feathers and a few adjustments to the eyebrows, this could make a great makeup look for a bird costume or something of the like.

I had a great time experimenting with this look and thought it would be fun to show you something new.

Do you often find yourself experimenting and playing around with makeup?

xx

Follow my blog with Bloglovin