The everyday girl's guide to beauty
Today I've created a burgundy and gold smoky eye look using an old IT Cosmetics beauty book. This technique is quick, easy and quite smudgy. If you want a smoky eye look that doesn't need to be really neat and tidy, this one is for you. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hn-DuFDQXQY
My lovely friend Hannah Martin has created an edit of her favourite make-up pieces from My Beauty Brand and I'm using them in today's video. Hannah is truly one of the best people to follow on social media if you want to learn about make-up. Her looks are wearable, pretty, and versatile. Whether you want…
I've just finished reading Caroline's Skincare book and I can't recommend it enough. What I enjoyed was that she's gone back and covered every single skincare topic at a basic level and also in detail. Whether you want a top-line reference guide or more information about your skin question, she has everything condensed into one…
Today's video is all about making your make-up last. If you find that half way through the day your foundation has disappeared, or it separates in key areas, this is the video for you. Here are a few key points that we touch on: Using hyaluronic acid to hydrate the skin, eliminating the risk of…
This week I treated myself to the two new MAC lipsticks from Sam and Nic Chapman. They officially launch later this year but they had a two week flash sale to get them early and I managed to get one of each. Here's a look at Nic's peachy pink in action - a really creamy,…
I recently bought the Dyson Air Wrap in the hope that it would help me to smooth out my curly, frizzy hair and achieve a sleek blow dry. Here are some thoughts on how I've found it. I like it, but I don't by any stretch love it. If you have frizzy hair, I'd recommend…
For years now, my favourite ever eyeshadow has been Antiqued by MAC Cosmetics. The reason why I love it so much is that I think it flatters every eye colour and skin tone. This chocolatey bronze will make every eye colour pop, as I think you'll see in this video. https://youtu.be/WhOUfRzmzwA
Here's a simple, fresh make-up that I've been wearing a lot for the past few weeks. I love teaming a glowing, fresh skin with bold lips so that there's one really statement part of the make-up look. There are a few new arrivals used in this look, like some Trinny London products and the Victoria…
Today I thought I'd share a quick video with some ideas on how to use highlighter drops. Highlighter drops are available from lots of beauty brands, and you can mix them into your make-up or skincare to add luminosity to your make-up. Here's a look at the Lancome Custom Highlight Drops. https://youtu.be/OqwkSBZIiHY
Here are some of my favourite lip make-up recommendations. I’ve put three key words or phrases next to them to make them as easy as possible to navigate. They all serve different purposes, so have a Google and see which one seems right for you. If you are trying to work out which is best…
Continue reading ➞ Lipstick, Lip Gloss and Lip Liner Recommendations
