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Cute Milkmaid Braids for Spring

BEAUTY
March 15 2012

This is a style I’ve sported on numerous occasions (and in my Woven post) and I finally filmed a Tutorial for it. It’s simple, cute, and perfect for spring! What do you think? 🙂 What you’ll need… Combs/BrushesHeat Protectant (Tresseme)Finishing Spray (Tresseme…forgot to include a clip with me using it, but you get the gist!)Hair BandsBobby Pins/Hair GripsStraightner (Mine’s a DIVA one, but any will do!)Extensions (Expression, Half a packet for each braid. Can be purchased in any Afro-Carrib Hair Store!) ~~~ On my Face Eyes : Blacktrack Fluidline (MAC), Bad Gal Lash (Benefit)Lips : Cherry Lipliner & Ruby Woo… Read More »

Purple Mood

BEAUTY, Details, SHOPPING
March 2 2012

A collection of photos of various purple items I own, and other random things too. Oh and my freshly painted purple glittery nails. I also bought a new bra from my favourite lingerie store, Bravissimo. 😉 All this has got me in a Purple Mood! 🙂 Nude Shoes : New Look Bra : Bravissimo Top : Topshop Baked Shadows : L.A. Colors Lipstick : Rebel (MAC) Nail Polishes : Urban Outfitters ‘Purple 2’ & L.A. Colors ‘Glistening Purple’ Polishes Book : The Fashion Book

BEAUTY BASICS | Eyebrows

BEAUTY
December 21 2011

Eyebrows. They totally frame the face. I happen to be very particular about my eyebrows, and if they aren’t in a good state, I get in a strop! I get mine professionally threaded at a local Brow Bar, and these can be found everywhere, from malls to beauty salons! I’d definitely recommend this method of grooming, because it leaves the brows looking clean and perfect. If you like doing your eyebrows yourself, I’d advice you to first allow a professional to thread them, so you can have a guide of how your eyebrows should look, then if you want, you can just pluck the… Read More »

BEAUTY BASICS | Simple Daytime Smokey Eye

BEAUTY
December 19 2011

A look I often sport. It’s simple, and I’m sure everyone can have a go! All that is required is the right blending technique, a little smudged smoky layer, and you’re good. If you want, you can amp it up by increasing the black on the outer corner or even add more liner to the lower lash line to make it even more smokier…it’s up to you! This is just how I achieve mine! 🙂 Products Used ~ Eyes ~ Primer : UDPP Base : Jumbo Pencil, Black Bean (NYX) Lid : Tempting (MAC) Crease : Cork, Texture (MAC) Outer Corner :… Read More »

BEAUTY BASICS | The Winged Eye Liner

BEAUTY
November 22 2011

Today marks the start of a new back to basics Beauty Series I’ll be filming and posting about. I’m really excited about this, as it’s been a while since I posted about beauty related stuff! I’m hoping it’ll help people who aren’t sure where to start when it comes to things beauty/makeup related! To kick off, the most requested tutorial… ever. The Winged Eyeliner! Here are my favourite Eye Liners… ~ L’Oreal Superliner ~ ~ Maybelline Line Definer ~ ~ Maybelline Gel Liner ~ ~ MAC Fluidline, Blacktrack ~ In the Tutorial, I show you how to achieve three of… Read More »

My Everyday Face

BEAUTY
October 25 2011

I’ve had requests (many times) to do an updated version of My Everyday Face. So here it is! It should also help those who were wondering about what makeup I used in my last few outfit posts!  I also get asked a lot about my eyebrows and how I keep them groomed, well the answer really is simple: I visit a professional “Threadist” once every two weeks to get them threaded and shaped! You can look up Brow Bars, or Beauty Shops that offer this service in your area! Prices of threading do vary, depending on area and service! Hope… Read More »

Beauty Bits & Bobs

BEAUTY, SHOPPING
September 20 2011

It’s been a while since I had a beauty binge. I convinced myself earlier this summer that I had way too much makeup and beauty products, and it would be criminal to spend any more money on bits I really didn’t need.  It wasn’t until I decided to do a clearout and got rid of so much stuff, that I realised my beauty and makeup drawers felt naked. Lol! So I compiled a wishlist of things I needed and wanted (we all know there’s a difference between the two) and I’ve made allowance every now and again to buy things off… Read More »

French Braid Fringe

BEAUTY
September 17 2011

A very fun and easy way I’ll be wearing my hair this fall, as I’m nursing it back to health! If you want, you could add a styling serum or moisturiser before the braid, and spray it afterwards with a holding spray! I really like ORS Olive Oil moisturiser and Tresseme’s Holding Spray! 🙂 All you need for the braid.. Comb Hair tie Bobby Pins Hope you try it!

Kelly Rowland X-Factor Inspired Look

BEAUTY
September 16 2011

If like me, you’ve been watching the X-Factor and have been totally blown away by Kelly’s beauty and flawless makeup, you’d understand why I chose to do a look inspired by one of the ones she’s sported. I’ve loved every single one, but in particular the gold & purple smokey eye she had on with a pink lip!This is my recreation, hope you enjoy. Products Used.. Face MAC MatchMaster Foundation, 7.0 MAC Studio Finish Concealer, NC45 MAC Studio Careblend Powder, Medium Deep Sleek Face Contour Kit, Medium MAC Blush, Plum Foolery Eyes Urban Decay Primer Potion, Greed Sleek Sunset Palette,… Read More »

Sultry Smokey Eye Look

BEAUTY
September 10 2011

A simple sultry smokey eye for an evening out! Similar to my Antiqued Tutorial, but this one’s a little smokier, and I darkened the waterline a little to emulate an Arabic Look. Hope you like! 🙂 Products used.. Face MAC Match Master Foundation, 7.0 MAC Studio Finish Concealer, NC45 MAC Studio Careblend Powder, Medium Deep Sleek Face Contour Kit MAC Blush, Style Eyes NYX Jumbo Pencil, Slate MAC Antiqued e/s MAC Carbon e/s MAC Cork e/s MAC Smolder Pencil MAC Fluidline, Blacktrack Maybelline Colossal Mascara GA Lashes, Nadine Duo Lash Glue Brows  MAC Brow Pencil, Spiked MAC Brow Set Lips Elizabeth Arden… Read More »