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 »

Dot Dot Dot…

FASHION, OUTFITS
September 10 2011

It’s my beloved Wine Pencil Skirt again. This time paired with my favourite blouse at the moment, this little Zara Polka Dot number! I was going to be out around town, then off for dinner and I wanted something that looked transitional from Day to Night so I chose this outfit! These Ankle Boots are a recent buy, and I think if you have a New Look near you, you had better head down there and pick them up before they’re gone! A comfy pair of stylish ankle boots for the Fall, and at £24.99..I was sold!  Blouse : Zara… Read More »

Androgyny

FASHION, OUTFITS
September 9 2011

I think I’ve mentioned this before, but there’s just something about dressing up in this way that makes me feel so cool! Lol! These jeans have been sitting in my closet for Lord knows how long, and just look at it together with my oversize blazer…it’s a match made in heaven! Apologies for my long absence from the whole blogging/youtubing scene! A combination of things, and I’m not going to bore you by writing an essay..but I’m here now, so it’s all good! 🙂 Blazer : H&M Shirt : H&M Jeans : UniQlo Belt : Primark Brogues : New Look… Read More »

Glossy Eyes & Berry Lips

BEAUTY
September 9 2011

This is a look that i’ve been longing to sport ever since I saw it on a model some time ago!  It’s the glossy eye, achieved by using a flesh coloured eyeshadow swept across the lid, and a few dabs of vaseline! Ah-mazing huh? I thought a berry lip would compliment the look, so I mixed two of my favourite plum lipsticks to get this shade.  I hope you give it a go! 🙂 Products Used.. Face MAC Match Master Foundation, 7.0 MAC Studio Finish Concealer, NC45 MAC Studio Careblend Powder, Medium Deep Sleek Face Contour Kit Sleek Pan-Tao Blush… Read More »

Headstart to Autumn ~ Shirley’s Guide to Next Season’s Trends!

Uncategorized
September 2 2011

I think everyone around me, from my little brother to my colleagues, know how excited I am for Autumn Winter Fashion. They’ve heard me go on and on about next season’s trends, they’ve seen how excited I look when I come across new collections and they know how ready I am to put away my summer clothes!  Here are a few trends I’ve spotted while perusing the web, and flipping through my favourite fashion magazines (Vogue & Elle, but really.. do I even have to say it?? You know the score!). Oh heavens. Christmas has come early. Being such a… Read More »

Wine Pencil Skirt.

FASHION, OUTFITS
August 18 2011

Yesterday was spent with my lovely friend Sam, some of you know her as BeautyCrush. We were actually meant to be heading to a Press Event, that we thought was at a particular time, but turned out not to be, and as a result we missed it…bummer. But we turned the day into a randomly, fun-filled day with laughs, shopping and Frapps …Ze Usual! 😛 I love hanging out with Sam, we’re so alike in lots of ways and it was nice to see her again! (Sam took these by the way!) 😀 This is what I wore.. A Wine coloured Pencil Skirt and… Read More »

Basically…

FASHION, OUTFITS
August 16 2011

Ooo, it’s me in some Basics! Can you believe this skirt was only £2.99?? Ah, gotta love H&M! This is just one of the ways I’ll be styling it! Got lots more outfits in mind with this little beauty, i’m going to bore you with it. You know me, once I like something I wear it till it finishes! 😀 Just a thank you for your wonderful responses to my last post! Love you guys! I shall bid you adieu with a quote I found this evening that has inspired me… “Be brave, be bold and have faith in your abilities.… Read More »