HAPPY NEW YEAR (AND HAUL)

PEARHEAD FUN FRIENDS WOOD BANK - ALLIE ALLIGATOR 

I know. Why does a 20 year old buy stuff that are meant to be for babies. It's so cute though! I actually bought this from work using my Boots points so I don't feel as bad. It's made from wood and quite a decent size (creepy photo of me holding it for reference). It's currently residing on top of my cabinet storage thing. I love her! Though I want to rename it Theodore.... so I love him! 

JORDANS MUESLI

Came home to find 6 boxes of these.... thanks parents! My cereal of choice is muesli with some soya milk and throw in some extra raisins and nuts if I feel like it. I particularly like Jordans muesli's because they have no added salt, artificial flavourings, colourings or preservatives. You can find them in most supermarkets and they border the a bit pricey but OK bracket. For me anyway, Student budget here . 

KOREAN HAUL (IF IT LOOKS A BIT GRUBBY IT'S BECAUSE ONE THE MASKS EXPLODED)

YAY. The package from my sister arrived. I basically asked for skin masks because Korean skin masks are the bomb. I prefer the skin sheet mask ones because I just leave them on over night (probably shouldn't) and wake up to plumped up skin. P.S the nail polish is really good... watery but dries really fast and shiny. WIN.

ESCENTRIC MOLECULES - MOLECULE 01

I read the reviews. I got it. Currently into fragrances and this sounded pretty amazing. 'Unique' individual scent on everyone and with reviews of people literally chasing you down to know what you're wearing. This sounded interesting. I'm still testing this out..... I want results!

MARC JACOBS OH! LOLA

My best friend got me this set for my birthday/Christmas. We don't really do presents for each anymore just because it felt kind of pointless having a set budget and basically asking for something you wanted. But I guess being the big 21 is a bigger deal than other birthdays (we'll be at uni again so won't see each other.... I'm still 20)? Anyway it was a nice surprise because I've worn Marc Jacob's Lola before so I'm interested in this reincarnation. Marc Jacobs fan too of course. She knows me well.

SOURCE

TOM FORD BLACK ORCHID

I bought the 100ml. Yep I did it. 

Speaking of fragrances here's some of my fragrances stuffed into a Paperchase mug packaging. My flatmate chipped one of my mugs by them..... *NOOOOOO*. 

REMINGTON PEAR CURLING WAND C195

TOTAL impulse buy. I don't think I *actually* need this but fast forward me watching a YouTube video using this and 5* reviews all over the 'net.... I got it. I've not tried this yet, but I have high hopes I can master it without burning myself. I hope. 

 SHU UEMURA NATURAL PORTABLE BRUSH 14

I got this brush for £9.50. STEAL STEAL STEAL. I usually stock up on all things Shu Uemura when they have sales knocking about because they do REALLY good sales on their stuff. This brush I'm thinking of using for highlighting. 

 OFFICE NIGHTHAWK STUD 

I like boots that are leather with stud detailing. These boots fit the bill. 

I-D COVERS 1980– 2010

Part of my growing collection of coffee table books. This book is great if you are into fashion, publishing and make-up of course. Each cover is so inspiring and of course plenty of Kate covers for me to swoon over.

BIOTHERM SKIN PERFECTION GIFT SET

I'm actually a fan of Biotherm skin care but guess what made me buy this gift set... the box. The box is illustrated by Ingela P Arrhenius. I love her work of whimsical retro? I suck at describing stuff but I wanted the box to keep stuff in (I collect gift boxes too)... and I'm not complaining about the skin care inside.

 I wanted to throw this beauty in. This was Christmas day and I was really really ILL. I was literally just blowing my nose every 20 seconds whilst watching crap on the tv. I'm barefaced here. Oh the art of make-up.... thank-you. 

Hey guys, another new year! Well almost. I usually do a soppy post every year so this won't be an exception. Thank-you so much for  supporting my blog and I'm so grateful for all my followers! I've not blogged as much as I wanted to this year but I'll try and juggle my time better because I do miss playing with make-up and showing you guys.
 Have a happy new year :D
x x x

HAPPY HOLIDAYS 2011

Our 'funky' tree

HOLIDAY HAULIN':

 GEMMA CORRELL

Love her work, we share the shame kind of humour

 TOM FORD BLACK ORCHID

Will have to be my special occasion fragrance as it's very pricey for me... also this is my first perfume I've ever bought. I feel grown-up

 AZENDI

Indie company gone big! Their first ever shop is near where I live... anyhow I got this ampersand charm as a nod to graphic design/typography... I'm geeky

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN: SAVAGE BEAUTY

 I've wanted this for ages and I LOVE it. So inspirational.... LONG LIVE MCQUEEN

Hey guys, HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Hope you have a wonderful day spending time with loved ones, eating things you shouldn't and flicking through the TV channels desperately for something decent to watch.

I'm personally just going to have a 'chill' day as in 'L.F HQ' we are not to big on the whole Christmas sha-bang.... we just do the normal with the added bonus of presents. 

ALSO I know it's not the end of the year but I just wanted to say a massive THANK-YOU to anyone who reads and follows L.F MAKE-UP. I've already got my giveaway prize sorted for when I hit 50 followers just as an extra thank-you.

Have a lovely day!

 x x x

MUM GETS A MAKEOVER - CHRISTMAS EVE

My mother again! She's becoming a regular face now

My mum has been going to more parties and events than me since I've been back at home... geez how ironic!

Anyway I think this is my favourite look I've done so far on my mum. Well you can actually see the make-up now as I've *kind of* sorted that horrible 'flash of death'.

Not just for 'mature' ladies but generally it's best not to stick to 'trends' and to just enhance existing features to actually keep things 'modern'.

To keep with the festive theme I used a red lipstick as a stain and with the eyes a 'soft' smokey eye with a taupe-y  purple and browns. I think shimmer/frosty eye-shadows are FINE to use on 'mature' ladies - you just need definition. And for this use matte shades to give it that 'opaque' structure to frame the eyes. 

L.F DOES A/W - 'THAT' HOLIDAY LOOK

MODELS OWN - CHAMPAGNE

Only for the festive period.. it's a bit too *bling* for me

Hey guys this my holiday look for 2011, you can see last years offering here! Being totally cliched with the colour scheme but I really wanted to use red and greens together. I'm not sure if you guys are going to recreate this but here is a run down of how to achieve this:

1. PREP EYELID AND USE A SHIMMERY 'PALE' EYE-SHADOW ON THE BROW BONE (FYRINNAE-  FINNEGAN'S WAKE)
2. APPLY A SHIMMERY GREEN EYE-SHADOW ALL OVER THE LID (FYRINNAE- DRAGONSKIN)
3. BLEND A DEEPER GREEN INTO THE CREASE AND BLEND BLEND BLEND
4. USING A DEEP MATTE BLACK STARTING FROM THE OUTER CORNER BLEND AND DRAG THE EYE-SHADOW TO CREATE A 'FLICK' CAT EYE SHAPE, MAKING SURE THE EDGES ARE SOFT
5. ON THE LOWER LID USE A RUSTIC BROWN HEAVILY TO DEFINE THE EYES
6. CONTOUR THE SKIN AND USE A PLUM BERRY SHADE AS A BLUSH
7. HIGHLIGHT THE HIGH POINTS OF THE FACE  AND IN THE INNER TEAR DUCT USING A SHIMMERY METALLIC SHADE (E.L.F MINERAL EYE-SHADOW- ELEGANT)
8. FOR THE LIPS I PAINTED ON NATURAL COLLECTIONS MOISTURE SHINE LIPSTICK IN CRIMSON AND APPLIED A BERRY LIP GLOSS ON TOP
9. FINISH THE FACE WITH LOOSE POWDER, USUAL BROW ROUTINE AND A LAYER OF MASCARA TO KEEP THINGS IN BALANCE

I hope you like this look and I'd like to know about your festive look for the holidays. Next post should be on Christmas day :)

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

 L.F the reindeer!

Ikea Tindra berry candle mmmmmmmmmmm.

Plugging my holiday looks of course too ;)

Happy holidays everyone!

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 :)

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!!!

CHRISTMAS 2009

Me giving evils... meant to be a reindeer but look more like Bambi ha! Sixth form Christmas fancy dress :) (Did have horns on but was too moody to take more photos).

Sorry, not many photos this time and will watermark/tag later but I'm having cam problems (I'm a newbie!!) which meant the pics I had already had to be deleted... hmppph. I started the look at six and by twenty to seven was just about finished, so took me awhile to master. I had practised the night before but was a nightmare. The blending sucks and general face make-up + oily skin doesn't make a good canvas :(

Enough moaning... HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Shall hopefully have more updates in 2010 with my new cam x x x