MAKE-UP LOOK #6: Lauren Conrad Inspiration

Ever since first watching Laguna Beach back in 2005, I've been obsessed with 'LC' Lauren Conrad. Her effortlessly cool, SoCal beach chic look is so wearable and adaptable that I think every girl loves a bit of the Lauren look! Her clean, everyday make-up is really similar to what I do on a day-to-day basis therefore I've been wanting to show you this for a while. As Lauren isn't a fan of eyeshadow on herself, her make-up is so quick and simple to do- a winged out line of eyeliner, touch of bronzer, flick of mascara and you're good to go! Let me know what you think of this look, hope you guys like it! XO Chloe

 A full list of the products I used can be found on the photograph below. To switch this look up for evening add some false lashes and a red lip :) XO

MAKE-UP LOOK #2: Cat Eye

Last week was one of my besties 21st's, so we went on a night out in Liverpool! Here are some photos of my make-up from the night (posey photo alert!) and the eye make-up I used to achieve a cat eye look.

Eye products used:
MAC eyeshadow in Ricepaper: used all over the lid, and up to the brow bone
MAC eyeshadow in Handwriten: swept through the crease and brought up to a wing in the outer corners
No7 Amazing eyes pencil eyeliner in 05 Black: used to line the eye and smudged with the sponge end
Lancome Ink Artliner in 01 Black Carbon: applied with an angled brush from the inner to outer corners of the eye, slightly winged up towards the temples, and on the water line.
YSL Volume Effect Faux Cils Shocking mascara and MAC eyelashes.

Other products used:
MAC Studio Fix Fluid Foundation in NC25
NARS laguna bronzer
MAC satin lipstick in Myth

MAKE-UP LOOK #1: Valentines Day

As I'm definitely not brave enough to do a make-up tutorial via video or youtube this is my 'sort-of' tutorial for Valentines Day makeup. Rather than a step-by-step tutorial (trust me, none of you want to see me make-up-less) it's more of a 'these are the products I used for this look' post. So I hope it's helpful to you and please leave comments in the comment box! XO

For a Valentines Day look I decided to do a light smokey-eye with a pink shimmer in the crease, fluffy big eyelashes, and shimmery blush/highlighter on the cheeks. The full set of products I used are in the photograph above (apart from my brow pencil which I forgot to include!)

List of complete products used:

YSL Top Secrets Flash Radiance Balm - used as a primer

Mac Studio Fix Fluid Foundation in NC25, applied with a ELF stippling brush

Bobbi Brown Concealer in Warm Beige

YSL Touche Eclat - used as a highlighter on the brow bone, cheek bones and bridge of the nose

Nars Laguna bronzer - used to contour the cheekbones, temples and jawline

Nars New Order blush - applied to the apples and cheek bones

Bobbi Brown Chocolate Caviar Eyeshadow - used on the lid, and under the eyes

Bobbi Brown Pink Chiffon Shimmer Wash eyeshadow - blended into the crease

Bobbi Brown Gel liner in Caviar Ink 27 - used on the lash line, and water line

MAC False Eyelashes

YSL Volum Effect Faux Cils mascara

MAC Lipglass in Curvaceous

Eyeshadows - from the Bobbi Brown Pretty Palette. From left to right : Ivory, Pink Flannel, Pink Chiffon, Chocolate Caviar


NARS New Order Blush - a highly glittery/shimmer blush with a very light pink/lilac colour, nice as a highlighter as well as a blush.


MAC eyelashes - Not totally sure which number these are (sorry!) But they're black and brown in colour, natural to long length and with a full, fluffy volume.

LUSTING AFTER...

1. Coconut Oil

The health and beauty benefits from Coconut Oil are no secret anymore... Ever since Miranda Kerr revealed she is an avid user, sales have soared.- and it's about time I get myself some! Drizzled over salads, used as a moisturiser or a hair mask on dry ends, Coconut Oil is apparently "2011's must-have" ... So off to Holland & Barrett I trot.

2. Essie Ballet Slippers

So you may see a theme between the two nail varnishes I am currently wanting at the moment - no, they are not exactly the same. For ages I have wanted a nude, pink colour - but thicker than a base coat, for everyday wear... and Essie Ballet Slippers looks about perf to me.

3. Elie Saab Le Parfum

Introducing Elie Saab's first fragrance! A woman in Boots sprayed a little card for me a while back, and as I was in a rush to go and see 'One Day' at the cinema I tossed it in my bag without a second thought. It was only until later that evening when I opened my bag up that I realised how much I loved the fragrance. My whole bag had been saturated in the scent and it was amazing! Now however, the smell has well and truely left my bag and I haveee to get my hands on a bottle.

4. Nars blush in Deepthroat

I have been wanting this blush for ageees, but no longer having my bar job back at home, and student rent being ridiculous - I have had to suffer without. It's a gorge peachy-pink colour, with a little shimmer, but more subtle than the Orgasm blush. Anyone want to buy me a present?!?

5. O.P.I Bubble Bath

Yes, Yes, Yes... Another pink nail varnish. BUUUT how am I supposed to find the right colour if I don't shop around right?! Again, I'm wanting this to fulfil my need for the perfect full coverage pink. If anyone has tried either Ballet Slippers and/or Bubble Bath please let me know which is best, because at this rate... I will be buying both!

XO Chloe