Do You Have a Bra-blem?

Bras. As a woman you pretty much have to wear one, and often they're a right pain- in all senses of the word. I'm always unsure what size to get as most shops vary in size and when I do  manage to find one that fits I still struggle with finding one that sits comfortably. Recently I discovered ThirdLove, an American underwear company who specialise in designing bras that fit properly and leave you feeling comfortable all day long, and it's got me thinking, what's my bra-blem?

20 Makeup Tips For The Beauty Novice

I love makeup. I run a beauty blog so my love for a mascara or the latest foundation is pretty obvious and I'm constantly experimenting with new methods of application so that my makeup looks fresher and lasts for longer. I often forget that not everyone is as obsessed by makeup as I am and some people really struggle with knowing the right products to use and how to apply them. As I'm constantly being asked for advice and tips I've put together a small list to answer the questions that I get asked the most often.

Best Brush For... Defined Eyebrows

I'm back with my second installment of my 'Best Brush For' series and this time I'm discussing defined brows. I currently use Sleek's Brow Kit to fill in my brows which comes with a little mini brush. This is perfect if you're wanting to top up your brows on the go, however not so perfect for everyday use. When I first started using this kit, the mini brush was the only one that I used however after sometime I decided to purchase the Zoeva 317 Wing Liner Brush which is normal sized- and the difference is incredible!

Would You Ever Wear White Foundation?

Happy New Year Everyone! I hope you all had a great one and weren't feeling too delicate yesterday. I haven't posted in around a week and a half due to not having the time with all the Christmas festivities going on, but I'm back and this is my first post of 2016!

Minimalistic Make-Up

Even though you have a passion for make-up, do you ever get those days where you just want to strip it all back and go for the minimalistic look? At work I'm sitting in an office all day and I don't deal face-to-face with any customers so I've taken it as a chance to let my skin breath and have been wearing only the very basics.  I started doing this at the start of the summer where I would normally opt for more of a sheer coverage anyway, however we're now into December and it's made such a huge difference to my skin that whilst I'm at work I've continued to wear only minimal makeup.

Best Brush For... Full Coverage Foundation

The 'Best Brush For' is the start of a new series of posts about my favourite brushes for different areas of makeup application. I'm starting with the Zoeva 102 Silk Finish Brush which applies foundation flawlessly. I wrote about it back in May (here) shortly after I  had first bought it and six months later I'm still loving it more than ever.

My 3 Favourite Under Eye Concealers...

...And they're all for less than £10 too! I've harped on enough about my horrendous dark rings under my eyes and I'm constantly trying out different products to try and hide them as much as possible. These three concealers have cropped up on so many different blogs on numerous occasions and I can totally vouch for the fact that they are worthy of their rave reviews. Whilst each product are very efficient on their own I've found that mixing all three together creates the perfect formula for both brightening and concealing the under eye area.

Budget Lips | The Nude, The Berrys and The Classic Red

I wouldn't classify myself as a lipstick obsessive but I do like to wear it on certain occasions as it can really dress up a look. I'm quite wary of some shades such a corals and orangey pinks that really don't suit me so I tend to only stick with the colours that I feel most comfortable in. Over the past year I've fallen in love with 90's nudes but I also find berry and red tones really have the ability to look ultra glamorous. These are my favourite shades that can be picked up for less than £10!

Faux Glow For The Face

The weather has been pretty average this summer which means that there's been very few chances to sit in the sun and top up my tan. Instead I've resorted to tanning from the bottle to give my skin that  golden glow. Fake tanning the body isn't a particularly difficult task but when it comes to the face it's a lot more tricky. That's not least because if it goes wrong there's absolutely no way of hiding it (unless you succumb to putting a paper bag over your face) but I'm also wary of  fake tan being liable for breakouts. As such I tend to avoid putting them anywhere near my face, leaving me facing  the disastrous look of a white face against a tanned neck. This is where I have to turn to other alternatives to give me that faux glow. There are various  products that have the ability to warm up the face and give a sunkissed look and I've selected four different formulas that can either be used all together or separately depending on the depth of colour that you're aiming for.

My Feline Flick Essentials

The feline flick is well renowned in the beauty industry as what seems near enough impossible to get perfect. It takes a LOT of practice and probably a few tantrums in the process. I won't even begin to try and attempt to give instructions of how to get it right but I can talk about the products that I find are an essential- Rimmel Glam Eyes Liquid Eyeliner and L'Oreal Paris Super Liner Gel Intenza. I use two liners for the purpose that Rimmel allows for absolute control and precision whilst L'Oreal provides amazing pigmentation and sustainability.

My Current Primer Favourites

Primer is a bit of a new addition to my make-up bag but ever since I started using it I wouldn't be able to go back. I've been trying out lots of different primers to find the best ones suited to me and the two that I'm currently loving are simple drugstore purchases that can easily be picked up in  Boots or Superdrug.

Brows That Wow

Eyebrows are such a significant part of the face and I believe that they can totally make or break a look. When taken care of and groomed well they are capable of opening up the eyes and sculpting the face, so it's really important to get it right and not fall victim of failed make up due to dodgy brows. The first step to achieving this is to shape them and whilst I am in absolutely no way an eyebrow expert I have put together a small guideline of the different methods that this can be carried out. Once you have got the correct shape then maintaining them is pretty easy!