I haven't done an OOTD in a while, so I thought it was about time to do another one. I bought a new lipstick from Rimmel, to try out the dark lipped, blackberry trend and paired it with a fairly casual, slightly vintage look. The little things make an outfit perfect. The right accessories are …
Continue reading OOTD: Ditzy Spring Print Shirt and Blackberry Lips.
It's Valentine's Day again, that day when everything is cards, flowers and chocolate and love is in the air. And whether you choose to spend your day with your girl gang or the man in your life, I always think it's an excellent time to take stock, and take a look at who you love …
Continue reading Valentines Day Starlet: Rose Gold Lipstick in Red Carpet
Illamasqua is one of those iconic brands that make you feel like being a makeup artist is within your reach at home. I love the beautiful packaging, with it's decadent feel, it's unusual shape, and the beautiful quality of the products. The product darling of both professionals and women at home, they don't test on …
Continue reading Dramatic Makeup: Illamasqua Eye Shadow Palette in Demise
Makeup Revolution London created a range of Zodiac themed cosmetics last year, and something about the idea really tickled me. Each star sign has it's own lipgloss and an eyeshadow wheel, which has a primer, highlighter and brow duo as well as three eyeshadow shades. And the eye shadow has a horoscope sheet for 2017. …
Continue reading MySign by Revolution Makeup: Playful, Generous Leo
Winter fashion can sometimes feel like a bit of an oxymoron to me. When you have to layer up all the time just to stay warm, you can end up feeling like the Michelin man, which is not exactly sexy. But even in a cold climate, your look doesn't have to be utilitarian. And it …
Continue reading Winter Warmer OOTD: A Tartan Shirt-Dress and Red Lips.
Sometimes a girl just wants to wear pink. I think it's one of those colours that's flattering to all skin tones, and has the ability to be girly or grungy, depending on what you wear. So here is my all pink makeup look, and how to achieve it. How you want to twist it and …
Every now and then you just have to update part of your makeup "wardrobe". Mine was full of some really old bits that I never used, and random bits that I never wore because they didn't suit me. By throwing them out, I could justify doing a little lipstick shopping! I mean, I had loads …
Continue reading The Lipstick Edit: My Latest Lip Product Haul
Ok, so to be fair, they're pretty awesome, high end samples, but still. This is something I sometimes do if I'm travelling because I like to pack lightly. Travel sizes are great too, but if you pop some samples in your bag they're even tinier and you're likely to use the whole thing in the course …
Continue reading A Makeup Look Made Entirely From Samples? Why not.
As some of you probably already know, I love all things vintage, and as someone who makes and writes films, I think I have a tendency towards dressing up and the dramatic. I've always loved the 20's look, but being someone with curves, I find that the era is not so friendly to my body …
All the basics for a flawless look, whether that's a casual Sunday brunch or a full-on date night look. These are some essentials. Pictured here are: Earrings: Gorgeous pearl drops from a selection online at AzureAllure on Etsy, purchase HERE These are a steal, and handmade by a seller who is super professional and speedy on …
Continue reading Beauty Heroes: must have products for a flawless look.
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