Summer Wedding Makeup Ideas

Alright ladies, let’s talk beauty. Chances are you’re going to wear some sort of makeup for your wedding day... the question is, what look are going for? There are ton of different options out there! So many, in fact, that the beauty choices can be almost overwhelming.

This summer I have been asked by my cousin to do her makeup for her and her lovely bridesmaids on her big day. Ive been having a think about what makeup looks would compliment her chosen colour scheme (coral).  Your wedding colour scheme will set the tone for the entire day. Darker hues are more formal and can be considered more refined and stylish, while lighter tones are more playful and romantic. By mixing and matching different shades of the rainbow, you can achieve all sorts of different tones and settings to help set the mood for your wedding. The internet and my art student knowledge suggests that the most popular colours to be matched with coral are turquoise and grey. But, I dont think Thea (my cousin) will appreciate a turquoise eye look, so grey is the next option! As lovely as bold smokey grey eye looks are, i think for a summer wedding it may look slightly too dark. So, to compliment the coral and the grey ive chosen five warm toned coppers and browns to brighten the overall eye look... (see below)

From Left To Right: (all products are from Mac)
Da Bling, Sable, Woodwinked, Amber Lights, Coppering

You may be thinking "wheres the grey?!" well, i was thinking of using a grey shadow to do a smoked out winged eyeliner which will soften the look even more. The grey i have chosen to use is 'Smut' from Mac.
For the skin, its all about looking naturally radiant. A dewy foundation and liquid highlighter is my chosen base for this look, with a peach toned blush and a gentle bronzed contour. Prepping your skin with a matte primer (not an illuminating one) is key, as you’ll want to create the perfect canvas for this glowing look. Since you’ll be skipping powder altogether for this look, you need something to prevent shine and oil overload.

This look from Desi Perkins is how i imagine this look will turn out...
I'll update you on how it turned out when i do the trial in a few months time! haha. 

i hope you enjoyed this post!! xx

Kiko Haul & Swatches

The christmas and boxing day sales in kiko were wayyyyy too tempting. With up to 50% off a HUGE range of products its safe to say that I got my moneys worth.
Heres what i picked up...

For product details and swatches, keep on reading!!...

xx

Makeup Transformations

The Power Of Makeup

Hello everybody, today I am very excited about this post. I have seen so many Youtube videos about this topic. So today I am going to be doing a blog edition. The Power of Makeup is the topic I selected. Its safe to say that I have absolutely zero confidence when it comes to wearing no makeup. Makeup is my mask, which i use to hide behind, to hide from my spots, redness and scarring. Hopefully having this makeup less picture of me on the internet will help me learn to love my imperfections!! (maybe... probably not)
The Foundation that i am currently using, (MAC mineralize foundation in NW25)  is a medium to light coverage. I like coverage for my redness, but I don’t want to look plastic.
Concealer! To hide those under eye bags and scarring i have on my cheeks, And to cover up that i may or may not have stayed up until 2:30 in the morning watching Youtube videos.

The concealer i have used for years and absolutely love is the Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer. I have shade 2 to cover my blemishes, and shade 1 to highlight under my eyes to brighten those dark circles.

For powder I am currently using Mac Studio Sculpt Defining powder in Medium Plus, which matches my foundation shade perfectly. To set my under eye concealer i use Collection Translucent Powder on a small fluffy brush.

Contouring and Blush. To define my face and bring out my natural blushed cheeks. I use a Sleek contour and highlight palette, and mac 'Style' blush, which is a peach/coral colour. When you’re really pale (yours truly) you need a little help bringing out your natural colour, so i find this mac blush perfect for that.

For my brows i mix and match a few different light brown eyeshadows. Because my hair is such a mix of  different colours its hard to decide what colour my eyebrows should actually be! (my hair is currently lilac) I ALWAYS use a brow gel to set them in place, cus' aint nobody got time for eyebrows sliding off your face?!

In the picture above, for my eyes i used Blue Brown pigment from Mac, which is a new purchase (i am obsessed with it!) and Kid eyeshadow, also from mac to blend it into my crease. Vanilla Pigment on the inner corner and brow bone with Tanya Burr lashes in Date Night to finish the look.

Lips, i always overline them. without fail! My top lip is basically none existent, so i need all the help i can get! I used Stripdown lipliner from mac

and Doubleshot lipstick, mac also. which provides a luscious pout!

I hope you enjoyed this post, and that my makeup free face didnt terrify you too much

XX