MAKE-UP LOOK #5: Purple smokey eyes

Today I've done yet another smokey eye look with a twist - a purple smokey eye. I love this look for a night out, as it's a little different than your classic smokey eye and looks fab with most skin tones. I've listed the products I used above but will also list them below in more detail. Hope you guys like it, let me know XO Chloe

Products:
MAC Studio Fix Fluid foundation - I use the colour NC25, and this is a really good foundation for evening makeup as the coverage is quite heavy and really reduces shine so is perfect for oily skin types.
Sheer Cover mineral foundation powder - This is a really nice mineral powder in the colour Latte which really helps to set the foundation, however if you have dry skin and decide to use the MAC studio fix fluid, you might want to skip the powder.
Lancome Blush Subtil in Peach Feast - Gorgeous, long-lasting blush with golden highlighting pigments... lovee it.
Lancome Gel liner in Black Carbon Ink
YSL Volum Effect Faux Cils - I use this almost every day... it's my absolute favourite mascara!
Bourjois Paris eyeshadow in 04 noir precieux - I packed this against the lash line for a really deep, dark purple colour.
No7 Sultry Eyes Palette - This is the palette I used with the bourjois shadow in this look... but unfortunately the separate colours do not have names. I used the darkest shadow on the left over the bourjois to add some depth and shimmer, and then I used the second lighter purple eyeshadow in the crease and blended into the darker shade. I then used the lightest shimmer colour in the palette to highlight the brow bone a little.
MAC lipglass in Curvaceous - I finally finished this look with a nude, glossy lip.

So - another smokey eye look for you guys, hope you like them & please let me know in the comments box below :) Thanks XO

MAKE UP LOOK #4: Smokey for blue eyes

Here I have done a smokey eye which I think is best for blue eyed beauties! Sometimes I don't really like to wear a classic smokey eye as it can either appear too harsh, or often throughout the night wears off and just ends up as one grey mess! So here is a brown smokey eye which really makes blue eyes stand out... for a more intense look, try adding some false lashes.

Unfortunately I used a really old eyeshadow palette from the BodyShop for this look, and neither the colours or palette seem to have a name... however any range of brown/golden colours would be perfect for this look. MAC are probably one of the best retailers for really highly pigmented shadows which is what you want for this look and to steer away from more sheer shadows.

The rest of the make-up I used:
Maxfactor Miracle Touch Liquid Illusion foundation: in warm almond 45
No7 Beautiful Brows Pencil: in 15 Blonde
Bobbi Brown Gel liner: in Black Ink 1
Maybelline New York the Falsies Volum' Express mascara: in Black Drama
Elizabeth Arden High Shine Lip Gloss: in Tropicoral

MAKE UP LOOK #3: Golden Glow

Today I decided to do a really wearable, everyday, natural golden glow makeup look with a very slight golden smokey eye and nude lip. Inspired by a Giselle / Southern California kind of look I think this looks gorgeous with blue eyes as the orangey/golden tones really bring out the blue and make the eyes 'pop'. The products I used are below - a mixture of higher end and drugstore products (with probably too many Bobbi Brown products!). Hope you guys like it, let me know in the comments box below! XO

FACE
1. Bobbi Brown foundation stick in 4.5 warm natural: I used this only as a concealer in areas which needed very high coverage.
2. Bobbi Brown shimmer brick in Beach : I think this is a limited edition palette, but it's gorgeous and such a lovely highlighter - if you can't get hold of this limited edition one then the bronze shimmer brick is also really really good!
3. Bobbi Brown tinted moisturiser balm in medium/dark: this is fab for a sheer, dewy coverage for days when you don't want heavy make-up... perfect for this daytime look.
4. NARS laguna bronzer : my absolute favourite bronzer, I use this for an all over bronzed glow, but also to contour the cheek bones and add some definition to the face.
5. Sheer cover mineral foundation powder in latte: I use this as a light powder just on my t-zone and to set my makeup.

LIPS&EYES
6. Bobbi Brown gel liner in black ink - alternatively MAC, Clinique, Lancome and Maybelline do good gel liners too.
7. Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Cream Shadow in Bone: I use this just under the brow bone to highlight.
8. Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Cream Shadow in Beach Honey: Used on the outside of the crease
9. Bourjois ombre a paupieres eyeshadow in number 08: I use this as an eyeshadow base all over the lid which helps the colour to stick, however this shadow is also really nice when used with a wet brush for a more intense look.
10. Bourjois intense extra in 01: I love this eyeshadow! It's packed with shimmer and super glittery so I use this above the crease, up to the brow bone to highlight and open up the eye. I also used some of this on the tearduct / inside corner of the eye.
11. L'oreal infaillible stylo waterproof eyeliner in chocolate addiction: I used this on my bottom lash line and in the water line.
12. Maybelline Colossal Cat Eyes mascara in black.
13. Rimmel London Stay Glossy lipgloss in Non-Stop Glamour 120
14. No7 Brown Pencil in 15 Blonde

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.

How to... Fishtail Plait

1. Start by pulling hair round to one-side - I find it's easier to do a fishtail plait on the side, however with more practice you could always do one to the back.

2. Split hair into two even sections

3. Start by taking a piece of hair from the back section (I've selected large pieces so it's easier to see but you can always use smaller pieces)

4. Pull the back piece around to the front section

5. Take a piece from the front section

6. ...and pull that around to the back section

7.8.&9. Carry on taking pieces from front to back

10. And secure!

XO Chloe