26 April 2011

My Weekend


Wow it's been a crazy long weekend which has been amazing for me.... i mean I love these bank holidays but I've spoilt myself by taking off those 3 days in-between.... which means...


11 DAYS OFF BABY!!!


AND BREATHE..... =)


 So here is a few things i've got up to so far =)


1. Shopping and lots of it. Pay day was here and it has been a long while since I have actually bought clothes and not cosmetics. I hit up primark and bought these beauty dresses. All for under £10, how amazing is that. 




2. My mums 50th... her 3rd party I might add.... she parties like the queen. Here are a few from our house party.




Mini group photo

Me and JP

Me, JP, My Sister Nicola and her husband Josh

Jager Time!!

Daddy.... daddy cool

ooooo dear!

Mummy on the jager



3. Recording for youtube. 2 new videos have gone up with all my purchases over the past few days. They can be watched using these links..


Summer Haul 1
http://youtu.be/-YY5dH6nOAQ


Summer Haul 2
http://youtu.be/uDHtdYroxLA


4. Changed my hair again.. going for a Kim K locks, well, trying to anyway.




5. PASSED MY 3RD MAKEUP ASSIGNMENT! GO ME!!


6. Doing the write up for my 4th and final one and then I am DONE.






7. Off to Brighton tomorrow. I've never been there before so i am very excited about this.... any tips of where to go and places that I should definitely go and see let me know.


Hope you have all had a lush long weekend.


Let me know what you all got up too.


Love Natalie xxx

21 April 2011

Sleek True Colour Lipstick Swatches

Payday was amongst me yesterday and what a better way to spend than to pop to superdrug and get some make-up.

The first thing that crosses my eyes are the new lipsticks from Sleek Make-Up and omgosh and they spoiling us or what!

Take a look at these amazing lippies!

  

L-R Peaches & Cream, Bare All, Papaya Punch, Cherry

Without flash


With Flash

Without Flash

With Flash

What amazing colours. Absolutely perfect for spring/summer. I will definitely be bringing these away with me on my holiday ( look lush with a tan )

So Peaches & Cream is a Sheen finish , Bare All is a Matte finish, Papaya Punch is a Matte finish, and Cherry is a Sheen finish.

I purchased my Sleek Lippies from Superdrug in Lakeside, and they were on an offer 2 for £6.00, so for £12 I got 4. One happy girl =)

You can get yours here:

Superdrug

Sleek Online 

15 April 2011

Jessie J Nobody's Perfect Makeup

WOW... Jessie J.... WHAT A WOMAN!
She is my girl crush and the latest video from her is just amazing. From a trainee MUA eyes, the video is filled with inspiring make-up looks, use of props and colours. I'm not going to lie, I've watched it about 10 times already... =/


I picked this look to recreate as I found it quite bold looking. The strong lip colour, the darkness of the eyes. I loved the way it drew me in so I decided why not recreate this look ( to the best of my ability )






If you want to see me recreate this look the video is below for you!
Also, if you want to request any looks from his video or any look for that matter let me know!! =)

14 April 2011

*NEW* Batiste Brit Dry Shampoo

I received an email a few days ago from the lovely Lisa from JWPR telling me about the new Batiste Dry Shampoo range called 'BRIT'.


Here is what they say:

Description: Batiste BRIT can
Description: Batiste logo




Wedding Belles

Low down: Batiste Brit – something old, new, borrowed and blue is all well and good for the bride, but something BATISTE is the best choice for the rest of us on the Royal Wedding Day!  Make the most of every minute of your extra day off; forget the time consuming hair wash and blowdry routine and reach for a can of Batiste Brit instead.
UPS: It’s the quickest, easiest and most convenient way to refresh and revitalise greasy, dull, lifeless hair, instantly leaving it feeling clean full of body and fabulously fragrant. Great for the bride to take on honeymoon too; surely there’ll be better things on the agenda than washing her hair.....?
How to use:  Keep the nozzle about 30cm from your hair and spray into the roots. Massage through with fingertips, leave for a few minutes and brush out – it’s quick, easy and convenient.
RRP Price: £2.13,150ml
Stockists: Exclusive to Superdrug






What I say:

I love dry shampoo. Its just so convenient to use for in-between washes when your hair starts to look a little greasy. Plus it's an absolute god send when your at a festival =)

Anywho, I tested this one out and first of all let me tell you.... the smell of the 'BRIT' is gorgeous! It's sooo fresh. Hard to describe but its just... fresh =)

Here is my hair in-between washes.


Before using 'BRIT' *WITH FLASH*

Before using 'BRIT' *WITHOUT FLASH*

Sprayed on 30cm away from hair and combed through

The end result


Like I said before, I love the idea of dry shampoo, especially when your on the move and you just don't have the time to wash your hair. Just a few quick sprays, a quick comb through and your ready and out the door!


*BLUSHBLENDBEAUTY TIP* Use on just washed hair to create volume along with back combing! The hold is incredible as it adds texture to your hair =)


Disclaimer: This product was sent to me for free, however my honest opinion cost nothing!! It's so important to me that products are truly reviewed with an honest meaning. Nothing worse than being lied to all in the name of a free gift!!



11 April 2011

My VERY last assignment - WHAT A DRAG!

I was practically bouncing around the house last night as I completed my final makeup brief!
It was told to be 'Theatrical' and basically to use all your skills that you have learn and really just go with it!

Soooo............. I DID! =)

I picked to create my own 'Priscilla Queen of the Dessert' look, and my boyfriends brother was more happy to help me =)

So here is the dramatic change picture.... and then a few step by step pictures.


Waxed brows and pan stick all over the face


Theatre setting powder all over

Glitter Highlight

Eyeliner brows

All the way up to the brow

show off! lol

Add lashes

Glitter added to lips
 And a few wigs later....






And VIOLA! My drag makeup complete with a queen! =)

07 April 2011

How To Look Amazing...










Ok ok... I lied a little in the title ('',)

I went and saw miss grace as it has been a good few months since the IMATS where I actually met her for the first time =)

And basically she's been a bestie since! Amazing what you can do on a the internet...

The lovely grace.... which can by found on youtube with the username uglyfaceofbeauty was tagged by sammie on youtube to do the Look Your 'Best' tag. This is just a fun tag with you basically...... looking your damn worst! 

It was such a laugh and we both enjoyed doing the videos, so I thought i'd share the video with you! Pictures to hopefully follow!

Enjoy looking your 'BEST' =) xxx