Friday 31 December 2010

L.F'S 2010 FAVOURITE PRODUCTS


I don't think I've mentioned this on my blog before, but Stephane Marais Beauty Flash finally arrived at my college. So naturally I went crazy with scanning all of my favourite looks. I will get round to recreating some of them soon.

MY FAVOURITES:

Perfect. I *really* can't fault this foundation.

I own 6 of these eye shadows (white, yellow, orange, pink, red and purple- lazy with names sorry!!) and they are so good. CRAZY pigmentation, blend well, good amount (4.g) and MATTE!!! The only one I have a hard time with is Poison Plum (purple) but I'm working on it.

Best £2.99 you will ever spend. Drugstore can be good. 

I know I know. How hard can it be to find a good face powder? Well for me....hard! This is the only powder I will use on any clients/shoot. Period. Not chalky, finely milled and sets make-up beautifully. NOTE this doesn't add any coverage so be aware of this. For me I just want a powder to set the face without any more coverage.

I have 4 of these now, which in L.F world means I really like it!! Small and tapered it does everything with its super soft bristles.

I've used this before and fast track 2 years and an Elle magazine promotion. I'm hook, line, and sinker for this as lip-balm-does-jack-all-for-my-chapped-lips-but-this-really-really-does-work-and-makes-them-baby-soft-no-joking. Now breath.

I bought 6 of the large universal palette and they've saved up so much space in my cluttered vanity space-ma bob. A bit of an investment but very travel friendly (especially for make-up gigs!!!).

This actually works. No gimmicks. The real deal.

RED CHERRY LASHES
I love Ardell lashes but these are made by the same people, exactly the same styles and half, HALF the price.

Loose shadows/glitters NEED this. In fact anything but matte shadows. HG worthy. Staple product for kit!

Hey guys, so there's my definitive list of my favourite products of 2010. If its up there, it means I really do love and use these products. I know not all the products I've featured on my blog a whole lot but trust me I've tested them all out thoroughly and I approve. Lots. 

2010 has been amazing for L.F MAKE-UP so thank-you thank-you for supporting me. I will try to make this year even better and continue with things I've started off (eras series).
 x x x

P.S I am not sponsored by love-makeup, I just buy a lot from them as they have everything! Never had any problems personally so safe hands.

Monday 27 December 2010

I'VE HIT 20 GIVEAWAY WINNER IS....

E.STEER! 
Congratulations my little sister picked you as the winner!

My next give-away will be when I hit 50!

Saturday 25 December 2010

ME, MYSELF AND MAKEUP'S MONOCHROMATIC CONTEST ENTRY

No lashes
The lashes are really gross! Try and ignore!!!

Hey guys! Its Christmas so what better time to enter a make-up contest haha.
Lalia's contest was to create a monochromatic look and obviously I chose the colour pink. 

KEY PRODUCTS:
NARS TORRID AND DESIRE BLUSH
MODELS OWN NEON LIP AND FACE PAINT- NEON PINK
M.A.C EYE-SHADOW- PASSIONATE AND GRAPHIC GARDEN PALETTE
CARGO BLUSH-LYON
COLLECTION 2000 DAZZLE ME- SUGARPLUM
M.A.C REFLECTS TRANSPARENT PINK GLITTER
SUGARPILL PRESSED EYE-SHADOW- DOLLIPOP


Also random fact: Lalia is actually responsible for me creating L.F MAKE-UP as I created this blog solely to enter a contest she had running where you had to create look inspired by a shoe. I've unfortunately deleted my entry but that was the official first post on this blog. And sad face for Lalia's blog being hacked so almost all her posts have been deleted.

Wish me luck and happy holidays again!

ALSO MY GIVE-AWAY ENDS ON THE 27TH! ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS COMMENT WITH ENTER ME!!!

Friday 24 December 2010

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

 L.F the reindeer!
Ikea Tindra berry candle mmmmmmmmmmm.
Plugging my holiday looks of course too ;)

Happy holidays everyone!

Thursday 23 December 2010

L.F DOES A/W - GOLD MODE

THE HAUL BEFORE CHRISTMAS 
LIZ EARLE'S CLEANSE AND POLISH
They've opened a new store in Leeds and naturally the temptation to not try out THAT cleanser was too much. I've bought my mum one for Christmas too. High hopes. I shall update you with how I feel soon!
M.A.C PAINT POTS - SOFT OCHRE AND QUITE NATURAL (£12.50 EACH)
Don't think I've ever told you guys but paint pots are probably one of favourite products by M.A.C ever. Wouldn't say they are a must have product but they are great if you like layering and works a treat on oily lids. Bonus love for the cute gift bag.

OILATUM - NATURAL REPAIR FACE CREAM (£7.49)
I BLAME PIXIWOO. Utter impulse buy. I'm a bit of a secret skincare junkie. I literally have a box full of skin care items ready to be used. Again high hopes for this and I particularly like this as its free from fragrances, preservatives and emulsifiers.

BACK TO MAKE-UP
 Note I am ill! Lovely cold. Nice.
Dewy look to combat winter. KA-POW!
Camera didn't really pick up all the sparkle glory :(

So another holiday look! And its SUPER simple and easy!
  1. Prep eye with appropriate bases (if needed) and apply a light gold eyeshadow to the top lid only going slightly above the crease. Now blend blend blend!
  2. Take a good amount gold glitter liner and apply a 'blob' to the back of your hand (clean) and using your finger pat the liner on top of the eyeshadow in thin layers. Repeat layering till desired effect and don't worry about precision but try keep both eyes even and 'fade' out the edges.
  3. Using liquid liner draw a thin line and extend the wing. I kept mine quite straight and just a subtle flick.
  4. Fill brows. I used a lighter shade then usual.
  5. For the face I used an illuminated lotion first and then a dewy foundation as I wanted more of a glow.
  6. Buff on bronzer and I used cream blusher/highlighters to add to the dewiness. I didn't set my face with any powder but this is optional!
  7. Mascara and lip gloss... DONE!

KEY PRODUCTS:
M.AC FACE AND BODY FOUNDATION - C2
COLLECTION 2000 GLAM CRYSTALS - FUNK (GOLD)
BARRY M LIP GLOSS - 2
COLLECTION 2000 FAST STROKE EYE-LINER- BLACK
MAYBELLINE DREAMMOUSE BLUSH- 04
SUPERDRUG VITAMIN ILLUMINATING MOISTURE CREAM
VITAL RADIANCE EYE BLENDING MOUSE SHADOW - PEACH LIGHT (USED TO HIGHLIGHT FACE)
E.L.F BLUSH AND BRONZING POWDER - BRONZED SIDE

Hope you guys can see the difference with my skin in comparison to my usual preferred matte look. And give it a go if you want to! I used a lot of affordable products :)

Monday 20 December 2010

L.F DOES A/W - 4 IN 1

START! FYRINNAE'S FINNEGAN'S WAKE AND MATTE BROWN EYESHADOW
LOOK 1 - GOSH ON STAGE COOL LIP JAM 101(BLUE)
FACE IS DONE! NOW LETS CHANGE IT UP....
 LOOK 2- OCC LIP TAR IN NSFW
INSTEAD OF JUST USING BLACK LIQUID LINER I ADDED A LAYER OF  BLACK GLITTER LINER ON TOP (COLLECTION 2000 IN ROCK CHICK)
ENLARGE TO SEE THE SUBTLE DIFFERENCE!
LOOK 3 - SMALL SILVER STARS ADDED TO LEFT EYE USING DUO GLUE
CLICK HERE TO SEE VOGUE UK'S DECEMBER SEEING STARS EDITORIAL FEATURING LISA ELDRIDGE'S WORK THAT INSPIRED THIS LOOK.
 KAT VON D MOMENT HERE..... 
HERE YOU CAN SEE THE EYE WORK MORE CLEARLY
LOOK 4- USING COLLECTION 2000'S GLAM CRYSTALS IN GLITZ (1), I DABBED A LAYER SPARINGLY ON TOP OF THE STARS IN A 'C' SHAPE MOTION

ALL PRODUCTS USED:
URBAN DECAY- P.P
FYRINNAE - PIXIE EPOXY 
M.A.C PAINT - BARE CANVAS
STILA EYE-SHADOW - CHINOIS
FYRINNAE EYE-SHADOW - FINNEGAN'S WAKE
ESTEE LAUDER EYE-SHADOW - MATTE BROWN
NARS SHEER MATTE FOUNDATION - FIJI
PLAYBOY HIDDEN AGENDA CONCEALER - LIGHT 02
URBAN DECAY BROW BOX - BEIGE BETTY
E.L.F SHIMMERING FACIAL WHIP - SPOTLIGHT
E.L.F COMPLEXION PERFECTION POWDER
COLLECTION 2000 FAST STROKE EYE-LINER - BLACK 1
COLLECTION 2000 GLAM CRYSTALS - GLITZ (SILVER) AND ROCK CHICK (BLACK)
MAYBELLINE VOLUM' EXPRESS LIFT-UP MASCARA - BLACK
MAYBELLINE PURE BLUSH MINERAL - PLUM ALCHEMY (30)
DUO ADHESIVE
FALSE LASHES
SILVER STARS (CRAFT STORE)
GOSH ON STAGE COOL LIP JAM - 101 (BLUE)
OCC LIP TAR - NSFW
Phew. Long list. That's why I hardly ever write up what I use!!

Hey guys, I'm finally back! I'm currently on a 3 week Christmas break so I *should* be back doing lots of fun stuff for you guys. 
I've been planning on doing some holiday inspired make-up ever since I saw Lisa Eldrige's work for Vogue UK's December issue. But college has been hectic and I find it much easier updating my art blog as I can just upload photos and add a minor description!
These looks I've created have a slight inkling reference to the 1940's but I've updated it by using a glitter liner on top of the liquid liner (I recommend doing this so you get a solid black base). 
Look 1 is the core look in this short series so from this starting point I just slowly added and tweaked bits such as changing the lip colours. Look 3 and 4, I think would be perfect for parties without looking too OTT pantomime extra.
So if you are stuck for holiday make-up ideas hopefully I've inspired you :)

Talking about being inspired this video is just magical!

Friday 10 December 2010

REINDEER RETURNS

 I let A.J paint around the lower eyelash area as his eyes were twitching like crazy!
Smile?
I was a Christmas pudding, will show you the costume at some point
 Me in the 'reindeer' costume. 
Its actually an official Charmin bear costume without the 'fat' suit. My mum D.I.Y'd off the logo with the print patch.
Ta-da!
The make-up was inspired by my 2009 version of a reindeer and I prefer this version so much more. With A.J's I focused more on blurring out the edges and lots of blending to keep everything looking more realistic (2009 one was just way too harsh).
The black nose tip isn't perfect but overall I'm quite happy with my attempt. 

P.S we were off to our colleges Christmas party. It didn't go quite according to plan as I OD on the alcohol BIG TIME and I had the worst night of my life (pretty much passed out in the toilets/couldn't walk/puking non stop/manager at the club thought I'd been spiked).
So just a reminder to you all to drink responsibly (sure you all do anyway) and I'm currently put off for life now (I really mean it).

Thank-you A.J for looking after me!!!

Saturday 4 December 2010

PORTFOLIO BUILDING- BEHIND THE SCENES 4/12/2010

 Lips- M.A.C extended play
 Without flash so more true to life.
Hair up!
The suitcase is just SOME of the kit I bring to every shoot. Tiny bit lighter then usual as I knew what the shoot would entail.

Hey guys! So yesterday I had a shoot with my best friend and aspiring model Michelle. You will have seen her before (archive posts) as she usually models for me (I force her).

She pretty much asked me out of the blue on Thursday night to do her make-up for the shoot and we both swayed with a 1940's theme. As you can see I didn't really follow suit with the plans and I ended up doing a more old school Hollywood-esque make-up.

I think my favourite part of the look was the brows as Michelle's brows are 'naturally' really thin and rounded.

I will update you with photos from the shoot (photographer was Natascha) soon and I only brought my camera to the shoot as I knew Michelle wouldn't mind me harassing her!!

Monday 29 November 2010

MORE PORTFOLIO BUILDING

MUA- L.F
MODEL- GEMMA
PHOTOGRAPHER- NATASCHA

I really enjoyed this shoot as I finally got to work with a 'real' model. Gemma (6ft odd) was so tall compared to me and Natascha (5ft 1 ish?). 

The eye make-up had a sixties inspired shape but I used brown tones to compliment her eyes and hair. I also 'corrected' her brows as they were quite over-plucked.

Saturday 27 November 2010

I'VE HIT 20 - GIVEAWAY

ESSIE - MINT CANDY APPLE 
NYX JUMBO EYE PENCIL - MILK

Hey guys! I've hit 20 followers (ones private) and as promised here is my giveaway for supporting my blog.
To win the above, all you have to do is comment on this post with enter me. That's it. No catches! 
1/20 chance! So good luck :)

CLOSING DATE IS 27/12/2010
WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED 28/12/2010
I WILL SHIP INTERNATIONALLY
WINNER WILL BE SELECTED USING 'NAMES IN A HAT' METHOD

Friday 26 November 2010

2 WEEKS...


Check out what I've been doing for the last 2 weeks here!

Sunday 21 November 2010

1920S..... ATTEMPT

Me with NA-DA. I also felt the need to hold up some masking tape to emphasise this. 

My brows are horrible!! And I hate how my face is so much darker then my chest area. Boo.

L.F with make-up!! Taken about 2 weeks ago?
Brows (and face) sorted-ish. Phew.
Colours are not very true to life here, especially the lip colour. 
"Heh, you wish!"
"WHAT,I've failed!!!"
Bad acting courtesy of L.F.
M.A.C Bad Fairy, 3 coats.

I don't think I managed to capture the authentic 1920s look here. Especially with the eye area (should droop more).
Always next time! And I will make more effort with the hair and costume.

Monday 8 November 2010

L.F'S CURRENT FAVOURITES

 KRYOLAN- ANTI SHINE POWDER
This product ACTUALLY works! Thank-you Cami for the review. I was sceptical at first, since products usually claims x, y and x. But my battle with oily skin is so so so so much better now. I'd say 80% of my usual shine is gone. So check it out if you can.


As well as having oily skin I also have the dreaded winter dry patches :( These "bad boys" (sooooo Gok Wan) gets rid of all those pesky bits. Just be gentle though as they can be rather abrasive!!
Sorry 219. You were favourite.... but then this one- brush-does-it-all came along. BUY IT. NOW!
Want a blush that looks 'natural' and blends on like a dream? I love love love this blush especially buffed on straight after foundation. 
I'm not usually a big jewelry wearer but apart from being inspired by Lollipop26, ASOS had a 20% code floating around. This is a early Christmas present for myself and I've not taken it off since I've bought it.

 p.s I'm not religious 
LUSH BIG SHAMPOO AND ANGELS ON BARE SKIN
I used to be a LUSH convert (3 years ago?) but then it slowly died down. BIG shampoo is seriously the best shampoo ever. Makes your hair so shiny (mine is super dull) and light and fluffy. This stuff lasts you a really long time and I use it everyday even though its suppose to be used weekly...ooops.

Angels On Bare Skin, I always go back to this. I think I've repurchased this 4 times now... which in my books means its pretty impressive. Not sure why I ever stopped using this but my skin went through a really bad phase and A.O.B.S calmed my skin down and I love it doesn't have all those harsh chemicals most cleansers have. 

BTW, this cleanser doesn't remove make-up, I use this to cleanse in the morning.
TOPSHOP 'BEAR' HAT 
Can't find it online but I'm sure they'll be loads knocking around in-store. £12. What a rip-off for a hat with ears. 
Sorry its side-ways but I can't work out how to rotate it! As you can see from the very dirty nozzle. THIS STUFF ROCKS. HG worthy no-doubt. This stuff not only lasts the entire day (good for college/work etc), controls the 'oilies', good medium coverage and non-cakey. Recommend lots!!!!


Hope you liked my list, I will update with more favourites when I've tested out products thoroughly :)

Tuesday 26 October 2010

L.F'S CURRENT FAVOURITE MODELS



Lara Stone
Kate Moss
Coco Rocha
Karen Elson
Jessica Stam
Karlie Kloss
Siri Tollerod
Sasha Pivovarova
Natalia Vodianova
Raquel Zimmermann
ALL IMAGES FROM GOOGLE

Would love to work with them......one day! My dream models!!