What's new pussycat?! - Halloween Make-up!

Halloween is getting nearer and I am so excited! I'm going out next Saturday night round my local town with all of my friends and I have decided to go as a cat. Not the most original idea but I'm skint and £50 is a bit too much to pay for a Wonder Woman costume ha! 

It's not your usual winged-liner, cat eye (I thought I would go a tad more glam!!). I used tape at the edges to create a sharp line and used a black eyeshadow from the Naked 2 palette all across my lid and under my eye. I used my MUA Gel Liner to fill in any gaps on my lash line and create a little point in the inner corner. 

Today, I bought the Collection Glam Crystals Dazzling Gel Liner in Glitz 1 after seeing Nic from Pixiwoo use it in her Leona Lewis make-up tutorial. It looked amazing! I transferred a little on the back of my hand and used a brush to pack it on the inner part of my lid and fade it across. I used a matte brown eyeshadow to contour my nose as it is always a defined feature on cats. I then used my Gel Liner to create the whiskers and black nose. My face is my usual everyday make-up which I applied this morning and on my lips I have a No7 Lip Liner in 20 Nude and a Rimmel Lipstick in Undressed.

L-R Rimmel Lipstick in Undressed, MUA Gel Liner in Underground, Collection Glam Crystals Dazzling Gel Liner in Glitz 1, Girl About Town lashes in Carnaby, Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette eye shadow in Blackout, Urban Decay Primer Potion, Bourjois 1001 Lashes, No7 Lip Liner in 20 Nude

I think on the night, I'm going to change my lipstick to MAC's Lovelorn, which is a gorgeous pink and I'm going to draw 'freckles' (are they?!) coming from my eyebrows up to the hairline. I cannot wait! 

What are you doing for Halloween?

Love, Juliette xo

Playing with Palettes!

Well today has certainly lived up to the Sunday expectation of a 'lazy day'. I have spent the morning watching beauty videos on YouTube and I stumbled across an old video from Pixiwoo doing an Adriana Lima inspired make-up tutorial. Nic used the Sleek Storm palette and it gave me an idea to follow her steps but use the colours from my different palettes.

Top: L-R Urban Decay Naked 2 palette, Sleek Storm palette (or what is left of it ha ha!) Bottom: L-R MUA Undressed palette, MUA Heaven and Earth palette

To create this look I used a light shimmery champagne colour all over my lid, with a dark brown smudged in at the lashes and blended upwards. I then used a black to line my top lashline and underneath the bottom lashes - which I blended out. I used a gold colour just in the centre of my lid. I wanted to keep it quite natural and complementary of the rest of my make-up, so I just used mascara and the new Rimmel Scandaleyes Waterproof  Kohl liner in 005 Nude on the waterline - no black liquid liner.

I wanted my skin to look fresh and healthy, so I used my Estee Lauder bronzer through the back of my cheeks, a pinky-peachy Max Factor creme blush on the apples of my cheeks and then I used my 17 Shimmer Brick to highlight. I used the Urban Decay lipgloss that comes with the palette on my lips.

Avon Ideal Flawless foundation in Ivory, Lancome Fluide Illuminateur, Bourjois 1001 Lashes, VIVO Brow and Eye Kit, Max Factor Miracle Touch Creamy Blush in Soft Pink, Rimmel Scandaleyes Waterproof  Kohl liner in 005 Nude, Urban Decay Primer Potion, Collection Illuminating Touch concealer in 2 Natural, Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess, 17 Shimmer Brick, Urban Decay lipgloss in Naked, Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder in Translucent.

I love this make-up as there are so many neutral palettes and eyeshadows out there - you really can 'take your pick' and create a look with different products but still end up with the same result.

Love, Juliette xo

September Favourites

Hello my lovelies! I hope you all had a lovely September and that you have all got back into the swing of school/college/uni/work etc - I haven't ha ha! I am fed up with how much homework and coursework I have to do already and that I keep getting pestered to start my personal statement - just get me to uni!

1) Avon Advanced Techniques Moroccan Argan Oil Shampoo, 2) Avon Ideal Flawless foundation in Ivory, 3) Revlon nail polish in 091 Smoky Canvas, 4) Revlon Super Lustrous Matte Lipstick in Mauve It Over, 5) Urban Decay Naked 2 palette, 6) MAC Creme Blush in Posey, 7) Nivea Visage Pure & Natural Facial Cleansing Wipes

1) This shampoo leaves my hair so soft and shiny - I have really noticed the difference. Combined with the conditioner, I felt as if it was too much for my hair to handle (it's only fine), and it made it very greasy, quickly. So I just use them seperately and I am so pleased with the effect that they are having.

2) Surprise surpise that this is mentioned! It goes onto my skin really well and I feel like I don't need much to feel well 'covered' - which I like. Smells gorgeous too!

3) As much as I tried to carry on wearing coral and bright blue nail polish, I felt it was time to let go and take on the Autumnal colours. I find this colour is perfect because it's not too darker grey shade that it makes you look ill and it does the transition job well.

4) I felt as though my new plummy lipsticks should have been included, but Mauve It Over has been my go-to lipstick practically nearly everyday. I just find it easier than lining my lips, spending 10 minutes applying red lipstick to then have it on my teeth, in my hair and on bottle tops. It's such a beautiful everyday colour.

5) Again, surprise surprise! Ever since this came in the post, I haven't stopped using it. Every shadow is beautiful and the pigment is brilliant.

6) I included this in my last post, and I have found that this blush is great for achieving glowy, fresh skin as we go into Autumn.

7) I bought these recently as they were on offer in Superdrug and I had remembered that I didn't have any of my usual wipes at home. I use these wipes to take off my eye make-up and to just generally take my first layer of make-up off before I cleanse properly. These are so smooth on the skin, and don't irritate or aggravate it, even around the eye area.

Love, Juliette xo

FOTD & OOTD - family party edition!

So my cousin is over from Australia and I haven't seen him in over 4 years! My auntie organised a big family party as it is also her birthday today and invited everyone around to her house. It has been lovely to not only see my cousin but to see distant relatives and catch up. I thought I would do a quick post showing my FOTD and what I am wearing.

Naked 2 palette eyeshadow colours in Bootycall, Suspect and Pistol, Urban Decay Primer Potion, Avon Ideal Flawless foundation in Ivory, MAC Studio Finish concealer in NW20, MAC Pro Sculpting Cream in Naturally Defined, VIVO Brow and Eye Kit, Bourjois 1001 Lashes mascara in black, Natural Collection Liquid liner in black, MAC Creme Blush in Posey, Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder in Translucent, Avon Ultra Colour Rich lipstick in Apricot Mystery.

Earrings from Topshop

 



Excuse my darling dog - she wanted to get in on the action! Top from Topshop, Leigh jeans from Topshop, Leopard print shoes from Primark, necklace from Dorothy Perkins.

 

 

I have had such a lovely day and I've been busy organising my trip to Australia next year. Life is on the up! I'm going to another auntie's house tomorrow to see her new little Persian kitten so I'm sure I will have a post dedicated to such a little bundle of joy :D

 

Love, Juliette xo



Oh Mr Postman!

Hello my lovelies! My postman paid me a visit today and came carrying gifts :D. I have finally caved and bought the Naked Palette 2 - I can't wait to use it! I also bought the Pro Sculpting Cream from MAC's new Face and Body collection and the CK IN2U perfume.

L-R Foxy, Half Baked, Booty Call, Chopper, Tease, Snakebite, Suspect, Pistol, Verve, YDK, Busted and Blackout

CKIN2U 150ml

Pro Sculpting Cream in Naturally Defined

I tell you what, I am so excited to get ready in the morning. It might make me get out of bed quicker put it this way! It will also give me a chance to try all of the products and test their longevity and pigment as I will be at college all day.

Love, Juliette xo

Back with a bang?... & a FOTD!

Hello my lovelies! So as you have probably guessed from the lack of posts in the last few weeks, that I have had a lot on my plate. I have had a couple of issues recently with my boyfriend. I mean, EX-boyfriend. Yes, we split up and it had come as such a huge shock that I haven't really felt like doing anything. Eating. Having fun. I've just moped and cried. It just feels like a huge part of me is missing (we were together just over 2 years!!). 

But I feel like today has been the first day where I've felt like doing something productive and I think it's the first signs of moving on. I'm not going to go into details of what happened as I will starting blubbering again and then I'll be back to square one, so I think it's best if we crack on about make-up!

The weather has been lovely these past couple of days and my mum had seized the opportunity and organised a BBQ for this afternoon. I felt like I wanted to get ready and make an effort but I wanted my make-up to be quick and simple, and still quite summery considering it's September.

(Excuse my spotty skin and heavy bags - all of the effects of a break up!)

This photo seems pretty product heavy when actually it was simple make-up:

Maybelline Dream Fresh BB Cream in light (it was a sample), Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection Concealer in Light, Natural Collection Blush in Pink Cloud, Urban Decay Primer Potion, MUA Gel Eyeliner in Underground, VIVO Brow and Eye Kit, MUA Mosaic Bronzer in Shade 2, Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder in Translucent, Bourjois 1001 Lashes mascara in Black, Maybelline Dream Mousse Eyecolor in Caramel Karma, 17 Instant Glow Shimmer Brick, Barry M Lipstick in 147 and MAC MSF in Rose Quartz.

Woaah. It sounds like a lot ha! But after using my Mousse eyeshadow all over the lid, I used my shimmer brick (the 2nd and 4th shades) just on the outside corners and under my lower lashline. I used my beautiful new MSF as a highlight on the tops of my cheekbones and my gel eyeliner just to define and add thickness to my lashes. All of the other products are staples which I use on a day to day basis, and I am so glad I swapped my foundation for a BB cream sample... so far so good! I may just have to pop into town tomorrow to buy the real thing!

Well I'm taking each day as it comes, so God knows what I may be like tomorrow! Hopefully, onwards and upwards.

Love, Juliette xo