Wedding Lookbook

Sorry for the lack of posts recently, I've been away on holiday but I'm now back! I thought I'd do a post on my outfits from the wedding I attended just before my holiday, in case anyone was interested in how I styled them and the makeup I paired them with.

DAY ONE

That evening was the pre-wedding party, so I went for a super blinged black and silver indian suit, known as a frock suit. It also had an open back, making it more modernised.

Mendhi & Bio Sculpture Gels

I recently went to an Indian wedding and had some mendhi done, and then as soon as I got home I had Bio Sculpture gels done for my upcoming holiday. So I thought I'd do a short blog post showing them off!

I'm obsessed with getting mendhi/henna done on my hands, I can't wait till the day I get married haha! The lady that did mine was great, but there are so many great artists on instagram - one woman that is AMAZING is mendhibyshahima on instagram. She has no idea who I am but I know for a fact that I'm having her for my wedding when I'm older, so if anyone is looking for someone great then check her out!

The Bio Sculpture gels I have on were done by my mum's friend and they are just a particular brand of gel nail polish, but they're so so good. She came round to our house with her whole kit and charges £25 for hands or £35 for hands and feet - if anyone is interested, then please email me for her contact details.

Ray Ban Green Mirrored Aviators DUPE

I have seen the Green Mirrored Aviators from Ray Ban EVERYWHERE since Spring, on celebrities, youtubers, bloggers, randoms on instagram, literally EVERYONE has them and they look so good! But I don't have that sort of money to spend on a pair on sunglasses, so for ages I was hunting down a cheaper alternative.

Then one day, I came across these in New Look and was amazed at how similar they were for only £4.99.

Obviously I can't physically compare them to the Ray Bans but they are definitely sturdy and of good quality, since I've kept them in my huge handbag for weeks and they haven't broke. Also, the green mirror is definitely eye-catching like the Ray Bans - you can even see me mirrored in the sunglasses when taking pictures haha!

REVIEW & SWATCHES: Tanya Burr Nail Polish (Mini Marshmallows)

Tanya Burr, successful youtuber and blogger is someone that I consistently watch and was so excited about her nail polish and lip gloss range to release! At the moment, I have one of her nail polishes called 'Mini Marshmallows' which I purchased from Feel Unique, but I'm definitely looking to buy more!

Firstly, I like how the packaging is sophisticated but still cute with the heart design, however my lid came off of the actual nail polish brush holder. Although that might have been because mine wasn't glued on very well!

Affordable Cotton Bud Holder

Here is a quick post on my new addition to my dressing table, something SUPER affordable but cute, this Acrylic Cotton Bud Holder I purchased from Amazon.

I was bored of having my cotton buds in a standard cardboard pot so I searched online for a cheap but classy way to store them. The majority that were similar to my current one were way over-priced, so I went along to Amazon and found this one only priced at £3.66!

Since it is so cheap, of course it is made of standard plastic (nothing fancy like glass) but it does the job of storing them well!

REVIEW: Bobbi Brown Creamy Matte Lipsticks

If you love a good matte lip but find some formulas particularly drying, such as the MAC Retro Matte lipsticks, then you will LOVE these Bobbi Brown ones!

They give a great matte finish but glide on so creamy that they actually feel comfortable on your lips and don't leave you with any separated skin. As well as that, the pigmentation in one swipe is crazy, they are so opaque!

The lasting power of these lipsticks is also great- the bold colours especially leave a nice stain underneath so the colour wont be completely gone by the end of the day. Although, they are more prone to smudging compared to a MAC Retro Matte Lipstick as it dries down less, but I'd rather my lipstick feel comfortable than dry!

My Skincare Secrets

In the past I suffered from severe acne, mostly hereditary, and had to have it treated by medication since it would otherwise have been permanent! Nonetheless, I still have to maintain my skin to prevent it going crazy and to get rid of any previously made scars (which I've mostly done!).

MY TWO SECRETS:

1. Drinking the correct fluids

2. Having a good skincare routine

WATER

I know people tend to go on and on about how drinking water is so important, but they're telling the truth! HOWEVER I also know it can feel really tedious to force yourself to drink water non-stop during the day... So what I do is have a filled up bottle of water in my fridge at all times - that way, when I'm too lazy to pour myself a drink, I instantly go to drink my water.

Also, try to have only fresh or pure juices in your fridge as alternatives, instead of fizzy drinks!

How I Clean My Brushes & Sigma Glove Dupe

Cleaning your makeup brushes has to be one of the most important things you do, whether you're a makeup artist or someone who wears makeup daily! The amount of bacteria that clogs up in them and the application of your makeup all depends on how often you clean your brushes - I recommend once a week if you wear makeup everyday or at least once a fortnight.

I've trialled all sorts of techniques and I think I've found the cheapest and most effective way! My key tool is a Silicone Oven Glove I purchased from Amazon, an AMAZING dupe for the Sigma Spa Brush Cleaning Glove which is over ten times the price.

Sultry Purple Look

Hey guys! This was the look I wore to a recent Benefit Recruitment day, decided to go all out to showcase my skills! ;) It features the Urban Decay Vice 2 Palette and a classic winged liner, definitely an eye-catching look!

Classic Bronze Smokey Eye

These types of looks are the easiest to do because you can literally be as messy as you like and it'll still look good - make it seem grungy and effortless! But if you're worried about it looking like you've got a bruised eye, place some tape under your eye to get a crisp line.

To make things easier, I used the Urban Decay Naked Palette for most of the look since it has all the neutral/bronze tones that you'll need!

Pop of Colour and Summer Coat

I never normally go for these sort of makeup looks but whilst experimenting one day, this pop of purple bounced into my thoughts and the look turned out amazing!

The key item for this makeup look turned out to be my Urban Decay Vice 2 Palette, featuring the shades 'Vodoo' and 'Betrayal' under the lower lash line.

Easy Summer Makeup Look

EASY SUMMER MAKEUP LOOK:

SIMPLE EYES + A BOLD LIP

Hi readers! This is my first blog post, so I'm still adapting to the whole system behind blogging but I'll get the hang of it soon enough!

I thought I'd start off with one of my favourite looks to wear- a bold lip with some smudged liner. Especially when you've got no time to spare when applying your makeup, this look will take 10-15 minutes if you skip the liner and just go for mascara!

BASE:

- Bare Minerals Prime Time primer

- Chanel Vitalumiere Foundation in Beige + RT Buffing brush

- MAC Pro Longwear Concealer in NW25 under the eyes + RT Miracle Complexion sponge (damp)

- Ben Nye Banana Powder (under the eyes) + RT Miracle Complexion sponge

- Rimmel Stay Matte Powder in Transparent (all over face) + Bare Minerals Full Flawless brush