e.l.f mini haul

Hello there,

I've been so excited waiting to get my e.l.f order that as soon as I knew it had arrived I just wanted to leave the office and run home to check it out. 

So back to e.l.f. I decided to take the plunge and bought a few things I had had my eye on for a while now. To top it all off I was even able to get the Spring Collection which was a treat!

From left to right there is the Blending Eye Brush, Studio Makeup Lock & Set, Studio Makeup Mist & Set, Small Tapered Brush, Mineral Infused Face Primer* (Radiant Glow) and All Over Colour Stick - Golden Peach. 

*I did want to originally buy the face primer in Tone Adjusting Green as I get redness around my nose and on my cheeks. It was out of stock as is the Daily Brush Cleanser! Doh!

Next is the Spring Collection which I got for free. From top to bottom there is a Zit Eraser, Primer Eyershadow (Silver), Cream Blush in Vixen, Eyeshadow in Sweet and a Mineral Lip Gloss in Sorrority Girl. 

Just a close up of the Makeup Lock & Seal kit. Equipped with the product itself, a small brush and a pot to pour the product into. Use with eyeliner, shadow, lipsticks, blush and brow colour to enhance and provide a smdudge-proof lock & seal. 

My bin after unwrapping everything! Lovin' it. So far I have tried the brushes, Mist & Set and the Zit Eraser. The Tapered brush is perfect for setting those hard to reach areas such as the eyes, around the nose, chin and in general for T-Zone areas. I will definately try out my other goodies on the weekend as I am not working this Saturday. Horray!

Overall I am very happy with this loot! Got some much wanted items and must say thank you to Paul for picking and packing my order! :)

Avon Campaign 6 Mini-Haul

Hi guys,

So I hope you are having a great weekend! I had planned to publish this post on Friday however I've been so caught up with work and so tired once I get home that I haven't been able to put it together till now. All images seen below were taken from Google.

The best way to create a flawless finish is to use good brushes. There are so many brands out there that we can sometimes fall into the trap of spending ludicrous amounts of money. 

I had previously bought a make up brush set off ebay but found that the bristles were quite rough and I wasn't able to transfer the make up efficiently onto my face. I already have a Real Techniques face brush which is amazing at buffing any foundation into your face and would have purchased more however the price isn't quite economically friendly.

So I've purchased four new brushes which I am quite happy with. Below is an image of the current range of make up brushes by Avon.

I've purchased Number 1, face brush, Number 3, blush brush, Number 7, retractable brush and also the concealer brush as seen below. 

Before the bristles were all black and seemed stiffer. This new range seems to have a new DNA altogether. I was quite surprised with the retractable lip brush. An ingenious bit of architecture which will help preserve the bristles. 

You actually have to push the brush outwards for the lip brush to pop out. Mind you I was a bit confused at first as I couldn't figure it out. :S Soon solved that problem. The other brushes have a flimsy plastic brush guard which I am using to keep the bristles intact and will have to do for now. I might invest in a brush roll to keep them stored.

I also purchased a new blush and two new lipsticks. I have a sneaky suspicion that coral is going to the new trend this season. Color Trend, designed for the younger ladies, has some fun coloured items and I chose the blusher in Flora and lipstick in Smoochable. 

The Color Trend lipsticks have a new bullet design which is quite cute and the colour is a nice pinky tone. Not too in your face so it is perfect for the office.

The Ultra Colour Lipstick Satin in Ripe Papaya is a gorgeously creamy lipstick in a corally tone. All Avon lipsticks have the brand name embossed into the lipstick bullet which is a nice touch. 

Lastly the blush I chose it also a corally tone. I will always love the bronzed beauty look but this summer it will all be about expressing youth and vitality. 

I have been searching for a foundation for ages and have tried Avon foundations, Wake Me Up and even a MAC foundation. The best tip I have learnt from the Youtube Make up Guru's is that our skin is made up of different tones and no one shade will ever truly fit. The CC cream I bought is in the shade Nude. It is just rightly balanced all I need now is something to wear underneath to diminish the redness which occurs naturally in my skin and even more so from the blemishes on my cheeks. Once my e.l.f order arrives I will be able to put that to the test. 

All in all I am quite content with this lot and will look to use them more often. Within the next few days I should get my e.l.f order and am excited about the Spring Collection as I have no idea what this collection consists of. 

"It is never selfish nor vain to create the best version of yourself for yourself"

New Project

Hi guys,

I am so happy to be writing to you about this very special movement I have recently joined. Thanks to UKFashionIntern I have been hooked up with BitchyOnlineUk for whom I shall be the Editor of Lifestyle & Stories. 

BitchyOnlineUK has been set up to empower women and essentially be a go-to hub of knowledge. It will cover all sectors such as beauty, fashion, lifestyle and stories, sport and gossip. As we approach the "coming of age" period in our lives and see others after us we want to create a legacy of sorts that future generations will be able to look to for guidance and support.

The website is set to launch in May and in the run up I shall be looking for bloggers who would love to contribute to such a movement. We will have positions for regular bloggers and for guest bloggers. So keep tuned to our social media platforms.

This is, after all, a blog made by women for women and what counts are your voices and opinions. If anyone reading this is interested in joining the movement then please forward any samples of your writing or blog sites to the following email: jenny@bitchyonlineuk.com. 

I look forward to hearing from you and will keep you regularly updated on our progress. 

Sneak Peak coming soon May 2014

Stay blessed xoxo

March Birchbox

It has arrived! Yes, my March Lulu Guiness colaboration box has arrived. Right now I am enjoying some music from Paolo Nutini and some stripy candy that was included this monthly box.

So to help welcome Spring all Birchbox subscribers received the following goodies...

• £20 off voucher on any purchases over £100 online or at any Lulu Guinness store. 
• Voucher to try the new Gimme Brow by Benefit and get a Makeupper? 
• Small sample of Christopher Wicks English Laundry No. 7 scent.
• Molton Brown Rhubarb & Rose Replenishing Hand Cream
• Benefit's Stay Don't Stray primer in the shade Light/Medium
• Dr. Brandt's Pores No More Pore Refiner
• Korres Citrus Body Milk

Besides getting some candy to satisfy my sweet tooth, which has Lulu Birchbox squeezed into the design,  the item I am most excited about if Benefit's primer. I have heard some great reviews on the Benefit's products in general and besides my oily nose I do get oily eye lids. It was even one of Lulu's picks. 

This month I thought I would take inspiration from the goodies in the box to create a make up look. The Birchbox bag this month is a minty green and taking into account that Easter is around the corner I thought of this...

My Spring/Summer 2014 look! Of course this has a strong Easter theme influence however taking the simple template and swapping some of the colours can take this look to the next level. I have the 120 Fraulein Eyeshadow Palette which is a great inexpensive tool which can create a diverse number of looks. 

You can easily get any number of template's online by searching Google. I chose this one as there is enough space to mess about and you can also note down the products you use across the face as well as take down any additional notes.

So many colours!

As I want this to be a fun, light and pretty look I stuck with three colours. Mint green, pink/purple and yellow. The mint green I used as a base colour across the lid and slightly winged outwards. The yellow I kept to the inner corner and extended it a bit to the brow bone. The pink/puple was used to create a cut crease but I blended it out so as not to create such a drastic block of colour. To top this eye look off I used Eyeko Skinny Liner in Black to create a double winged look. You can use a matte or shimmery white/pearl colour in between the flicks to mimic the black and white striped hard candy. 

I would use Avon's New Luxe Mascara in Black simply because I am in love with it. However, please note, do not go overboard with the lashes. This is meant to be a soft look. So NO contouring except for the soft pink blush on the cheeks. If you wish you can use additional products to create a peachy complexion. 

My little extra would be the rhinestones or if you are really looking to go the extra mile you could also use fimo canes. To make it a bit trippy you could glue some slices to fake lashes. Klairedelys did a great look for her Seven Deadly Sins series - Gluttony. 

You can find her here: http://www.klairedelys.com/2013/09/06/seven-deadly-sins-gluttony/ 

Finally I would stick to a neutral peach colour on the lips purely because I want to keep the look simple and wearable. If I were to switch it up a bit I would use a hot pink/fuchsia coloured lipstick and maybe a brightly colour eye liner instead of the black.  

So my advice for Spring/Summer...have fun with colour. 

Highlight of the week!

So there goes another week. At least I am not working this Saturday. So sitting here at my mum's PC with my baby sister Natasha I will recap my highlight of the week!

 

 

I always enjoy checking out elf's facebook page and today I have been having fun writing tips and answering fans questions. From "what bronzer do I use on fair skin?" to "how do I keep a red lip throughout the day". I had so much fun and was delighted with the feedback I got. Here are Screenshots from my phone!
 

 

 

I had just got home and was sitting on the sofa just replying to the questions posted on the elf page. I was also surprised to see that the guys doing the live show even gave me a shout out!

 



 

 

 

 

Re-watching Episode 6! Link is http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/43518159 Thanks Amy and guys for the shout out!

 

I even pulled up the UStream live video and got to see the guys in the action. Mind you I had already missed half an hour.

Highlights of the show were;

1. the getting the shout out!
2. Make Up Artist Heidi replying to a majority of the questions posted with how-to's and what's best.
3. Actual live interaction with the guys!

During the whole month of February elf is offering FREE shipping on orders over £15. Perfect chance to fill up that shopping cart.

 

 After such a stressful week this was just the thing I needed to cheer me up! Tomorrow I shall definitely be shopping online at elf!

Holy Mother of ....

And here I thought we would have to suffer another dose of the dreaded Blair Witch Syndrome. Devils Due, set to premier this Thursday, has been prepping the audience by giving them a little taste of what is to come.

Someone call Super Nanny. I don't think her naughty corner tactic will work. She better catch up on her bible studies more like!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUKMUZ4tlJg&feature=youtube_gdata_player