Valentines Makeup Idea's.

I know not all of you 'celebrate' Valentines Day or even like it. But for some of us, it's just a lovely day to treat your partner a little, show them some tlc and generally have a nice time. I do have plans with my boyfriend to go out for a meal which is always nice as we don't get to do it too often!

I thought i'd create a Valentines Day makeup look that you could use for inspiration as it's always nice to jazz your makeup up a little bit especially if you're going out. I rarely wear eyeshadows so i thought this would be a perfect time to incorporate some colour.. 

Makeup used:  Foundation - Estee Lauder Double Wear set with Laura Mercier Mineral Foundation.  Concealer - Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection     Bronzer - Nars 'Casino'     Eyeshadow - Mac Cranberry (lid), Brown Down (crease), Black Tied (liner)     Eyebrows - MUA Brow Kit     Lipstick - YSL Rouge Volupte 'Forbidden Burgandy'. 

Or, if like me you feel like bright colour on the eyes and lips is a bit too much then you can always opt for a nude lip... 

Lipstick - Look Beauty 'Toffee Cup'.

Personally i prefer the nude lip especially if you're going out to eat as it's much easier to maintain. I'm definitely going to be sporting this makeup look this Valentines Day. 

Hope you like! And if you're not doing anything specifically for Valentines Day this might just be a little inspiration for you to be a little more daring with your makeup and get glammed up a little ;)

FOTD: Purple Crazyyyy!

Hey all! On monday i missed my makeup monday FOTD because i've been so busy and just didn't have any looks to share with you. But i have a makeup look i'm dying to post because i love it so much and think you lot might too so i decided to post it today. 

I finally finished my MAC 15 palette (finally!) and i'm really happy with it. One of my last purhcases for it was 'Shale' due to lots of recommendations on twitter and a rather appealing swatch. I instantly fell in love and it looks even better on the eyelids. It's so gorgeous and goes perfectly with 'Sketch' (another favourite) which is how i've wore it here.. 

Face

Mac Match Master foundation

Mac Studio Fix powder 

Nars 'Casino' bronzer

Natural Collection 'Peach Melba' blusher

Eyes

Mac 'Groundwork' paint pot (base)

Mac 'Shale' (like) 'Sketch' (crease & lower lash line) 'Black Tied' (liner & outer corner)

Avon SuperShock mascara

Rimmel Professional Eyebrow Pencil 'Black Brown'

Lips

Mac 'Hang Up' lipstick applied lightly

I absolutely love this makeup for a night out, i feel so glamorous! Add a pair of falsies and you're good to go ;) 

Nadia xox

Makeup Monday: Rosy cheeks & Pink lips!

Hello lovelies! As you can probably tell by now, i love makeup and am forever taking snaps of what i'm wearing. More and more looks are building up on my laptop so i thought i'd share one look every monday that way it's regular and i don't overload you with makeup looks you don't really want to see!

Most of the time, i am a natural makeup fan and try not to make my makeup completely obvious. On this occasion i opted for a 'glowy' look (so technical) with rosy cheeks. I never like to look too matte and love a bit of a glow to look bright and fresh.

Foundation - MAC Studio Fix Fluid (applied only on needed area's and buffed in)

Concealer - MAC Studio Fix Concealer (NW35 - to counteract with those nasty dark circles)

Bronzer - MUA Bronzer 'Shade 1' (applied in a 3 shape - temples, hollows of cheeks, jawline)

Blusher - Illamasqua Cream blush 'Seduce' with MAC Mega Metal Eyeshadow in 'Sexpectations' over.

Eyeshadow - MAC 'Expensive Pink' (all over the lid) and MUA Pearl Eyeshadow 'Shade 1' (inner corner)

Mascara - Maxfactor False Lash Effect Fusion (two coats - love this!)

Eyebrows - Rimmel Professional Eyebrow Pencil in 'Black brown'

Lipstick - NYX Round Lipstick in 'Tea Rose' 

I know, i know.. i wear this lipstick far too much! I reviewed it here. It is honestly my favourite daytime lippy but, i love it so much!

Anyway, hope you like. Thought i'd how you some of my daily items in action!

Outfit & Makeup: Jubilee Spirit!

Hello everyone, hope you are all enjoying this jubilee weekend! I tweeted yesterday that i weren't really feeling the jubilee spirit, atall, but i thought i'd make a bit of an effort today! Perfect excuse for a slick of red lippy and my lovely blue dress that i have been neglecting (meaning i have only wore it once here). 

I went out for another indian today (hence the outfit) - it is by far my favourite restaurant ever. I have been tonight, wednesday just been and the wednesday before that, how bad is that! Best shed the extra pounds i have added to my waistline, oopsy!  

Free flag from The Sun newspaper ;) nice little prop!

Outfit

Dress - H&M

Blazer - Primark (£15 - bargain!!)

Tights - Prmark 

Heeled Chelsea Boots - River Island

Watch - Michael Kors

Makeup

MAC Matchmaster foundation - Shade 5.0

MUA Bronzer - Shade 1

MUA pearl eyeshadow - Shade 1 (inner tearduct)

MAC Crew Highlight powder (cheek bones, nose, cupids bow)

Natural Collection blusher - Peach Melba

MAC fluidline - Blacktrack (winged liner)

Maxfactor False Lash Effect Fusion mascara
NYX round lipstick - 'Fire'

Anyway hope you have all had a lovely weekend so far and enjoy tomorrow too! What have you all been up to? I'd love to know how you've been getting in the jubilee spirit. I have stuffed my face tonight and had a few drinks yesterday with my friends - perfect weekend? I think so! 

Oh and i also have another outfit on the way - please excuse the fact i am wearing this blazer again, i love it so much and haven't took it off since i bought it! Ahaa my newest obession, aside from the watch, of course! 

Night time makeup: Smokey eye!

In my my last post (here) i shown you an outfit i wore to party, in this post i'm going to show you how i did my makeup! At the moment i have been loving smokey eyes - day and night. I am forever playing with makeup and kind of make it up as i go along. So, here is what i came up with.. 

Face:

Foundation - Estee Lauder's Double Wear and Revlon Colorstay on top (thin layers of each - so long lasting!)

Concealer - MAC Studio Fix.

Setting Powder - MAC Blot Powder.

Contour - loose powder a few shades too dark.

Bronzer - MUA Bronzer in Shade 1. 

Blusher - MAC's 'Fleur Power'.

Eyes:

Base - MAC Paintpot in 'Groundwork' with a black eyeliner on top (smudged across lid and into crease).

Lid colour -MAC's 'Twinks'.

Crease colour - MAC's 'Brown Down'.

Highlight - MAC's 'Dazzlelight' (inner corner) Vivo Matte Eyeshadow 'Sandstorm' (browbone).

Eyeliner - Avon's Supershock gel eyeliner pencil (tightline and waterline).

Eyebrows: Avon double-ended kajal stick (brown end).

Lips:

Liner: NYX lip pencil in 'Natural'.

Lipstick: Lacura (Aldi's brand) lipstick '415 -Pink Rose'.

Ta-daaah - perfect night time look and it doesn't take too long either! This look stayed put all night i swear!