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I love wearing my glasses, because I never like to look the same day to day. I wear different makeup, different outfit (from glam, to tomboy, to feminine, to classic) every single day because I like change. Anyway, there are some tips I'd like to share on how to accentuate your eyes with dark framed glasses.
Watch til the end to see the tips!
Products used:
Cover Girl Outlast Stay Fabulous 3 in 1 Foundation
MAC Studio Fix Powder + Foundation - NC42 and NC50
EmphasEYES Waterproof Clay Eyeliner
MAC Eyeshadow 'Soft Brown'
Black shadow and inner corner highlight from NARS 'Wild at Heart' Palette
There was a moment when I was sitting among the crowd, watching the M.A.C trend talk, that I realise I was in makeup heaven. It's so much different to watching it on YouTube, you get so much more advice and tips when you're actually watching a pro in action. That was my favourite moment of today. What did I buy? Well, an Embryolisse anti ageing cream, yes, it's time to start, and seeing as the French have such great skin, I thought I'd try it. About 6 brushes, a mixture of blending, duo (perfect for concealer!), contour and flat top kabuki (heaven to apply foundation). Last, I got an OCC Lip Tar in Lydia. I am ridiculously impressed by the OCC Lip Tar, the consistency is amazing, one tube will probably last 20 years. I think I'm going to start a collection...
Rouge lips are everywhere and such a hot trend for the colder weather. Getting ready for work I wanted to try this look, and I only had 5 minutes! Could I do it? Of course I can! I mostly used my favourite NARS 'Wild at Heart' Palette, which has a selection of eyeshadows, blush and lip colours, including a beautiful burgundy colour that suits my skin tone, LOVE!
Products used:
Nivea Day Cream SPF 30+
Revlon Colorstay Foundation - 360 Golden Caramel
MAC Studio Fix Powder + Foundation - NC42 and NC50 (Contour)
Revlon Colorstay Brow Enhancer
Urban Decay Primer Potion
NARS 'Wild at Heart' Palette - eyeshadows and lip products from this
I don't know about you, but I have less than 10 minutes to put on makeup before work. Given it is the funnest part of my morning, I savour sleep more than taking the time to do my makeup. Therefore I have mastered doing a full face under 10 minutes, and this is one of the looks!
Watch my video and see how I did it!
Products used:
Nivea Day Cream SPF 30+
Revlon Colorstay Foundation - 360 Golden Caramel
MAC Studio Fix Powder + Foundation - NC42 and NC50
I’m going dancing tonight! I need makeup that will last ALL night long! You can’t go wrong with bright red lipstick, and a simple highlighted and contoured face. I only realised after filming that I used mainly MAC products! You don’t need a bucket load of products to achieve a flawless look. So don’t be surprised if you see me use the same products again and again!
Products used:
Revlon Colorstay Foundation - Golden Caramel
MAC Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation - NC42, NC50 for contouring
Eyeshadow Primer Potion by Urban Decay
MAC Eyeshadow - Cork
Maybelline Volum' Express The Colossal Mascara
Face of Australia Lip Definer - Ruby Red
MAC Lipstick - Ruby Woo
MAC Mineralize Skin Finish - Soft and Gentle
I've been getting requests for simple everyday looks, and here's one to suit yellow skin tones with a mauve eyeshadow and natural blush and lipstick. I only used 6 products, which you can easily keep in your makeup bag.
Kryolan TV Paintstick
MAC Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation - NC50 for contouring
Lorac Pro Palette - Mauve
Maybelline The Colossal Kajal eyeliner
Maybelline Volum' Express The Colossal Mascara
L'Oreal Glam Shine Cream Lipstick - Sweet Nude
Jacket purchased overseas at a market | H&M black button down singlet | Zara pleated skirt | Alexander Wang shoes
Sham styled in:
Zara combination Jacket | Witchery button down shirt | PU leather look skirt | Michael Kors studded heels
Simulating Leather Look
Leather is a definitive range of clothing for women and is a timeless piece.
In a modern pop culture world, fabrics simulating leather such as polyurethane or PVC are alternatives used for one that is in pursuit of buying economically or for the need of a vegan lifestyle.
Regardless, the needs of the wearer is the overall ensemble as it develops the character identity you want to show.
Whether you want your face to look slimmer, or give a more 'sculpted' look, contouring and highlighting is definitely your friend. It's blown up recently, probably because it's flattering on everybody (ahem, and because of the Kardashians).
I'm a 'shortcut' kind of girl and like quick ways of doing things, so I rely on a darker powder to sculpt as opposed to creams or darker foundations which take more time to blend. My tip is to buy a pressed powder about 3 shades darker than your skin tone, instead of bronzers which end up having some shimmer or turn out too orange! In terms of brushes, it can be anything! Don't feel restricted to just angled brushes, any blush or powder brush will be fine.
Highlighting suits night time as it reflects the light so beautifully, and can seen little bit too much for day, but totally rock it with a lighter powder (not as shimmery) for day time if you want!
I hope you enjoy my tutorials! I want to keep it short and simple for the busy ladies out there!
Please let me know what other 'How to' tutorials you'd like to see!
Products used:
+ MAC Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation - NC50
+ Contour/Blush Brush - any will be fine
+ Highlighter is from a concealer palette I bought from eBay
