Velvet Lashes: Challenge

Friday, 8 November 2013

John Lewis Secret Santa!

*Who loves Secret Santa? Me!!

I am very lucky to announce that I am taking part in the John Lewis Secret Santa! This campaign reflects the John Lewis advert where they celebrate the anticipation of Christmas and the joy of giving gifts, which is what a Secret Santa is all about.

The giving part is always what excites me more at Christmas, I already have pretty much completed my Christmas shopping, insane I know! But I literally can not wait, especially with a child it brings back the magic of Father Christmas. I remember looking into my stocking with excitement and then running downstairs to see what was under the tree, I honestly could not wait, then as I got older I would be so excited to see how my family would react when they ripped open the wrapping paper to reveal a gift I had bought them, seeing an expression of happiness and surprise would make my day so to take part in a Secret Santa will be fantastic, yes I know I wont see their facial expression but hopefully they will blog about it so I can read how they feel!

Have you taken part in a Secret Santa? This isn't my first and hopefully not my last!

A xx

Diary Of A Skincare Loser #4

Hi Loveys,

Hope you are all well! So entry four, how am I doing? Well I think you will all be super proud of me!!! I have been following a skincare routine!!! Heres what I have been using.

Cleanser.

Dermalogica Cleanser and Toner

I have been using Dermalogica Dermal Clay Cleanser. This is actually my mans cleanser that he uses. This cleasner is used on a damp face, apply then rinse off with luke warm water. This is a clay based cleanser that helps oily congested skin. It states it is a "unique combination of water soluble Kaolin and Green clays that absorb excess oils while extracts of Sambucus, Ivy and Lemon refine skins texture and help prevent future breakouts". This cleanser feel slightly tingly when applied, It cools the skin and leaves it feelng refreshed and clean. I certainly enjoy using this and feel my skin appears clearer and brighter.

Toner.

I have been using Dermalogica Multi-active Toner. This toner is a spray that i spritz onto the skin after it has been cleansed. This toner states it gives "critical hydration with this ultra light, refreshing facial spritzthat hydrates the skin while smoothing the surface.Moisture binding humectants plus soothing lavendar, bath mint and arnica help condition the skin and prepare it for proper moisture absorption." This toner is a cool spray that adds a refreshing splash of goodness to my skin, my skin feels clean, and non greasy. I definately want to keep using this spray which yet again is the mans!

Moisture, eye cream and lipbalm

Moisturiser.

This is the bit I am going to have to have recommendations for, I have combination skin. The night cream I had was far too heavy so started to use a sample I received in an advent calendar which is called ESPA Lift and Firm Moisturiser. It states it is an "active complex to help smooth lines, sea amber stimulates collagen and elastin." It also contains anuse and antioxidants. The moisturiser smells gorgeous, a spicy floral scent that sinks into my skin and leaves it feeling moisturised rather then greasy or heavy.

Eye cream.

I have fallen in love again with my Balance Me Eye Cream. An eye cream that calms and soothes the eye area, I find the scent prepares me for a lovely nights sleep. It states its "soothing, brightening and lifting", I would agree, though it isnt a miracle and I wouldnt any eye creams are miraculous, but I enjoy using this and feel I am looking after my ever wrinkly eye area!

Lip balm.

I have always used Balmi before bed to leave my lips soft and moisturised. I currently own the coconut and the raspberry scents. LOVE LOVE!!! They certainly leave my lips feeling super soft so would highly recommend them.

So this is my current routine.

Anything you would recommend?

A xx

Balmi Lip Balm

Fifty Shades Of Colour #50!

Beauty Kings and Queens! My final 50 shades post, am so sad its ended :( need to think of something else now! Hope you have all enjoyed it as much as I have. I feel I have improved on my makeup skills! Still not amazing like some creations I see you all achieve but still I have improved.

Todays look is Water...and a tear to represent the end :( how sad is that!

So here it is....products used are my MUA Poptastic palette, with shades used for the base and eyebrow. Mu MUA blue eye pencil to define my eye area, with my Collection 2000 purple glitter eyeliner over the top. Finally my Enchanted palette by VIVO using te dar blue for the edge of the eyelid and towards my hairline. Mascara completes the look.

Would love to hear your views on this look.

A xx

Fifty Shades Of Colour #49!

Well its N.49! Can you believe it?! I loved creating todays look! A colourful look inspired by Disney film Aladdin!

I used my MUA Poptastic palette to help me create it. Firstly, I applied my eyeliner and created two lines in the corner, then I applied a pale blue to my base and a purple in my crease, edge and out towards my brow line. To open up my eye I used a yellow to highlight below my brow line and white liner in my lower lash line. Finally I applied mascara to complete the look.

Axx

Fifty Shades Of Colour #48! and OOTD!

Hello Beauties! Todays a combo of an OOTD and a Fifty Shades!

Fifty Shades.

Todays look is a natural sheen peach tone. I used my Kryolan satin powder all over my eyes, a large flick of gel liner and mascara to complete the look.

OOTD

Todays look is gothic inspired! I am wearing a skirt from New Look that I purchased a couple of years ago. A black vest top from Tesco with my Republic lace and jewel crop top on top, which I found in the sale last year for £5!! To finish the look I have my lace cardigan from H&M. I cant remember the prices of most items as they were all bought a long time ago! I keep my clothes for ages!

Hope you like the look! A xx

Fifty Shades Of Colour #47!

Well not long left of the series, quite sad actually as was enjoying it! How has your weekend been? Enjoy the fireworks?

Todays look was a smokey ice look! I used a silver as my base from my Accessorize palette and my MAC Marilyn Monroe eyeshadow in Showgirl, a gorgeous grey/blue matte shade. I applied this on the edge of my lid, crease and lower lash line and blended. I then applied my gel liner and mascara to complete the look.

Hope you are all well! A xx

Fifty Shades Of Colour 46!

Happy Halloween!!!!!! Have a safe and fun evening!

I am showing the eye area only, my face is white and I have red lips. So I used my Accessorize palette as didnt have face paints so eyeshadow it is! A black base and a red line coming from my lid to my eyebrow was created. I then used this red shadow as a liner on my lower lash line, and finally lashings of mascara! Enjoy :)

A xx

Fifty Shades Of Colour #45!

Morning lovely people! Todays look is an everyday look using my VIVO palette. I used a gold as a base and a brown for the edge and lower lash line. Gel liner and mascara complete the look.

Hope you are all well! A xx

Fifty Shades Of Colour 44! And NOTD!

Hello beauties! Sorry for not posting for a couple of days, been manic! Christmas shopping is nearly finished! Am I crazy?!

So todays Fifty Shades was created using a super duper VIVO palette called unprotected, an amazing dupe for the urban decay naked palette, and a bargain at only £4! I used a bronzed pink shade for my base with a grey/blue for my edge and lower lash line. My MAC belightful as a highlighter, gel liner and mascara complete the look.

NOTD are Rimmel Pro in 393 Desire to complete this wintery look.

A xx

OOTD and Fifty Shades Of Colour #43!

Hello gorgeous people! So today I am combining my Fifty Shades and an OOTD! Its such yucky weather boo!!

Fifty Shades....

I used my accessorize palette, applying a beige as a base then a a metallic purple to flick alongside my gel liner. Mascara and benefit brow kit complete the look.

OOTD...

I am hating this weather! Its chilly yet I seem to be getting hot so easily! Uh oh menopause!!!!! Anyway, I decided to wear my polkadot New Look trousers with my New Look peplum top. Love this combination!!

Hope you all have a beautful day! A xx

Fifty Shades Of Colour #42!

Woah this is going fast! 42!!!!! Crazy! Well today I really wanted to use my MAC cranberry! But know I have used it a couple of times before with brown and gold, so I looked at my eyeshadow palettes and thought what about blue!? So heres todays look.

I applied a metallic blue shade from my MUA Poptastic palette all over my lid, next I applied cranberry to the edge of my lid and blended. I then applied the blue mixed with cranberry on my lower lash line. Lastly I applied a highlighter for below my eyebrow, filled my brows in and applied gel liner and mascara to complete the look.

This combination work?

A xx

Fifty Shades Of Colour #41!

Todays look is inspired by spiderman! Dont think its the best I could have done as didnt have a thin enough brush for the spiderweb! But there we go! So I used my MUA blue shade as a base and the darker shade in my crease. I then applied a red from my Accessorize palette for below my eyebrow. I drew lines to resemble a spiderweb using my gel liner, also defining my lower lash line. Lashings of mascara and gel liner to fill in my brow complete the look.

A xx

Fifty Shades Of Colour #40!

Woah 40!!!! Cant believe it! Only 10 more to go! So todays was a green like envy look! I used my ElF palette. See picture for the shades I used. I used the first green shade for my base and as a highlighter. A darker emerald shade for my lower lash line, my crease and lid. A long flick of gel liner and and mascara complete the look.

A xx

Fifty Shades Of Colour #39!

Hello beauties! I am not feeling great today-sad times! But managed to do a barbie inspired look then hopped straight back into my slouchies and lay on the sofa! So I used my MUA Immaculate palette, a shimmery pink for my base, a darker pink for the edge and lower lash line, with a turquoise along my liner. A lilac as a highlighter and mascara complete this look.

A xx

Fifty Shades Of Colour #38!

Hello!!!! Sorry I didnt post this yesterday, had a manic day! So I opted for an ice queen look! A quick but effective look for a halloween queen! All I used was a white and blue eye pencil all over my eyebrows. I then applied a white eyeshadow all over my lid and just below my eye! It would look great with white fake lashes or blue fake lashes for added effect! Ice ice baby!

A xx

Fifty Shades Of Colour #38!

Evening gorgeous people! Heres my 38th look! So today I used my ELF palette. I used a royal blue and purple shade, you could use any shades to create this, i made two lines from my crease and out past my eyebrow, a dramatic but simple look. Gel liner and mascara complete the look.

Enjoy!

A xx