Monday 30 December 2013

Showing my illness who's boss FOTD


Hi all,

I decided not to let my illness rule me anymore so I thought I'd try and get back into the habit of doing FOTDs. My gorgeous filigree bat earrings are by MoonMaiden on eBay (aka GlitterIsMyCrack beauty blogger). On the subject of my illness, my doc finally set the ball rolling with my referral to a specialist! At last! In the meantime, I'm going to try a homeopathic remedy as conventional medicines aren't doing the job I need them to do.






Products used:
Face:
-Usual primer, foundation, concealers, powders and contour product
-MAC Desert Rose blush and
-Missha Sweet Line blusher in Shimmering Snow.
Eyes:
-TFSI
-Kiko eyeshadow stick in 5
-UD Stray Dog (crease)
-MAC Shroom (brow bone and inner corner)
-Look Cosmetics Eye Brightener and
-Boots Natural Collection Water Guard mascara.
Lips:
-Maybelline clear lipliner
-Revlon ColorStay lip liner in Red (to line and fill in) and
-NYC Retro Red lipstick.

Lou x


Monday 23 December 2013

Kooky FOTD

Hi all,

More new goodies to try today. This time it's a Chanel eyeshadow duo, MAC Shadowy Lady and MUA Luxe Velvet Lip Lacquer in Kooky. Apologies for the bad lighting. It's nearly 10am here and the weather is so bad that it's still dark outside.






Products used:
Face:
-Smashbox Oil free primer
-Laura Mercier Silk Creme in Soft Ivory
-Lancome Effacernes in 01 Beige Pastel (under eyes)
-Kevin Aucoin SSE in SX01 (on blemishes)
-Coty Airspun powder in Translucent
-Alverde Puder Camouflage (under eyes)
-NYX Taupe blush
-Darling Girl Yes Virginia blush and
-YSL Blush Radiance in 3.
Eyes:
-TFSI
-Milani ShadowEyez in Almond Cream
-Chanel eyeshadow duo in Misty/Soft
-MAC Shadowy Lady (as liner)
-Look Cosmetics Eye Brightener and
-NYX Doll Eyes Volume mascara.
Lips:
-Maybelline clear lipliner
-NYX Lip liner in Deep Purple (to line and fill in lips) and
-MUA Luxe Velvet Lip Lacquer in Kooky.

Lou x

Thursday 5 December 2013

Alluvium FOTD


Hi all,

I just had to try Illamasqua Pure Pigment in Alluvium today and I'm so glad I did! It's a gorgeous blue with lots of rainbow sparkles and is amazing over a black base.






Products used:
Face:
-MeMeMe Seventh Heaven Moisturising face base
-KA SSE in SX01
-Skinfood Salmon Dark Circle concealer in 1
-Lily Lolo foundation in Porcelain
-Coty Airspun powder in Translucent
-NYX blush in Taupe and
-Vivo Baked blush in Peaches & Cream.
Eyes:
-TFSI
-Jordana Made to Last eyeshadow pencil in the black shade
-Fyrinnae Pixie Epoxy
-Illamasqua Pure Pigment in Alluvium (lid)
-Dark blue shimmer from Sleek Storm palette (crease)
-Revlon Matte in Vintage Lace (brow bone)
-MUG Ice Queen (brow bone and inner corner)
-Rimmel ScandalEyes waterproof pencil in Black
-HIP Cream liner in Black and
-Maybelline Full & Soft mascara.
Lips:
-Boots 17 Mirror Shine On lipstick in Nudist Peach.

Lou x


Wednesday 4 December 2013

FOTD inspired by MollyPopsOfColor

Hi all,

I thought I'd give this look a go but without the swirls and dots. Obviously, it's not a patch on the original but I did my best.

https://scontent-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/p480x480/62337_713259515370601_1720383160_n.jpg

My version:






Products used:
Face:
-Usual primer, foundation, concealers, powders and contour product
-Jane Blushing Blossom and
-Hard Candy Moon Glow powder.
Eyes:
-TFSI
-Jordana Made to Last eyeshadow pencil in the black shade
-Fyrinnae Pixie Epoxy
-The Body Needs Blackened Maroon (outer half and slightly into crease)
-Deep emerald green from Sleek Storm palette (lid)
-MUG Purple Haze (lightly in crease)
-MUG Vanilla Bean (brow bone)
-Gold from Sleek palette (inner corner)
-MAC kohl in Smolder
-HIP Cream liner in Black and
-Boots Natural Collection Water Guard mascara (£1.99 and bloody amazing! Thank you Sali Hughes forum!).
Lips:
-Essence All About Cupcake lipstick.

Lou x

Monday 2 December 2013

Saucy Sangria FOTD


Hi all,

Another early trip to the doc = quick, easy make-up for today. I'll be doing the purple and green look on Wednesday when I have more time to 'play'.






Products used:
Face:
-Usual primer, foundation, concealers, powders and contour product
-Dainty Doll cream blusher in Orange County Girl and
-Benefit High Beam.
Eyes:
-TFSI
-Essence cream eyeshadow in Steel The Show
-MAC Pigment in Sweet Sienna
-Illamasqua Pure Pigment in Furore and
-BE Flawless Definition mascara.
Lips:
-Maybelline clear lipliner
-NYX Lip liner in Deep Red and
-L'Oreal Infallible lipstick in Saucy Sangria.

Lou x

Wednesday 27 November 2013

Avenging Salem FOTD


Hi all,

I couldn't resist going all out today. Lots of sparkles as well as a lightly ombred lip. Hope you like it.






Products used:
Face:
-Usual primer, foundation, concealers, powders and contour product and
-YSL Blush Radiance in 3.
EyesL
-TFSI
-GOSH eyeshadow stick in Purple
-Fyrinnae Pixie Epoxy
-Meow Drunken Relatives (inner half of lid)
-Fyrinnae Avenging Salem (outer half of lid)
-Fyrinnae Freya (crease)
-MUG Unexpected (to blend)
-Revlon Matte in Vintage Lace (brow bone)
-Fyrinnae Sakura (brow bone, inner corner and patted on centre of lid)
-Rimmel ScandalEyes pencil in Black
-HIP Cream liner in Black and
-UltraFlesh Panthera mascara.
Lips:
-Maybelline clear lipliner
-Illamasqua Cream pigment in Mould (outer parts) and
-Nivea Mauve Parure (middle).

Lou x

Tuesday 26 November 2013

Luna spam

Hi all,

Thought I'd share a few pics of my little Luna. Just to clarify, she isn't named after a Harry Potter character or Dani Filth's daughter, but after one of my favourite songs by Moonspell which you can see here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0c5-9wgma8

And now onto the pics:






Monday 25 November 2013

Unintentionally Soft FOTD

Hi all,

I had meant this to be a smokier look but the lid shade came out lighter than expected and I had no time to re-do it. Still a nice look but better with a vampy lip in my opinion. Please forgive the lighting. The weather is all over the place today and I couldn't find a decent spot to take pics.







Products used:
Face:
-Usual primer, foundation, concealers, powders and contour product and
-Michael Todd blush in Olivia.
Eyes:
-TFSI
-Milani ShadowEyez in Almond Cream
-Ulta Eggplant (lid)
-Ulta Twilight (crease)
-Ulta After Hours (outer section and lower lashline)
-Revlon Matte in Vintage Lace (brow bone)
-MAC Shroom (brow bone and inner corner)
-HIP Cream liner in Black
-Ruby Kisses 24Hr Eye Define in Very Black and
-NYX Doll Eyes Volume mascara.
Lips:
-MAC Ensign Lustreglass.

Lou x

Wednesday 20 November 2013

Sangria Illusion FOTD


Hi all,

Finally got to try a Milani Color Statement lipstick and I'm in love! Must have more. Very impressed with the Sleek Eau La La liner in Venom, too. Please excuse the bad lighting, it's a wet, windy, gloomy day here.






Products used:
Face:
-Usual primer, foundation, concealers, powders and contour product
-Bobbi Brown Baby Violet blush and
-Missha Sweet Line blusher in Shimmering Snow.
Eyes:
-TFSI
-Milani ShadowEyez in Almond Cream
-Elizabeth Arden eyeshadow duo in Illusion
-NYX Black (lightly smudged as liner) and
-Ultra Flesh Panthera mascara.
Lips:
-Maybelline clear lipliner
-Sleek Eau La La liner in Venom and
-Milani Color Statement lipstick in Sangria.

Lou x

Monday 18 November 2013

Revenge FOTD

Hi all,

This look was built around Collection 2000 Gothic Glam collection lipstick in Revenge. Isn't it gorgeous? Also I finally know what all the hype about Stila Diamond Lil is about. It's a gorgeous, complex, smoky taupe with a buttery, super pigmented formula. I'm in love!






Products used:
Face:
-Usual primer, foundation, concealers, powders and contour product
-Dainty Doll powder blush in 003 (Money Talks I believe?) and
-Essence Breaking Dawn highlighter.
Eyes;
-TFSI
-Catrice Cream e/s in Romans Gone Bad
-Stila Diamond Lil (lid)
-Stila Kalahoo (crease)
-Stila Kamet (to blend)
-No 7 Stay Perfect e/s in Innocence (brow bone)
-Stila Kitten (inner corner)
-Smashbox eyeliner in Graphite and
-Maybelline Full & Soft mascara.
Lips:
-Maybelline clear lipliner
-NYX lipliner in Currant and
-Collection Gothic Glam lipstick in Revenge.

Lou x