My Shades of Lipstick ♡

So I was never really into lipstick, I was definitely more of a lip gloss girl when I was younger but I have slowly started to build up a collection of lipsticks.  Don't get me wrong I still have my fair share of lip glosses too!

A shade of lipstick can really transform a makeup look from day to night. I love experimenting with different colours and I solely put that down to the artistic side of me. It's really important to find out which shades work for you and that includes eye colour too. I know that coral shades really liven up my day to day make up look but if I go for a more deeper/brighter shade it is perfect for the evening. However having said that I do have my signature lipstick shade and that is 'nude'. I LOVE different shades of nude; peachy nude, pink nude, brown nude...you name it but the shade I reach for the most is Rimmel's Nude Delight in 700. It is perfect when I use Apocalips Lip Lacquer in Shooting Star ( I think that's the name). UBER LOVE!

So I am heading back to the UK next week and I was sorting out makeup I want to take back with me. I am trying to limit is as I still have a stash back home that I want to bring back with me as well as picking up some essentials that you cannot get over here in Kuwait. E.G. Collection for their liquid eyeliner (amazing!!) and Sleek for their matte blushes. Anyways so I ended up swatching them all and realised my lipstick falls into two maybe three categories; pink, coral and nude (no surprise there hehe!). I thought I would show you my collection of the shades in my Kuwait Lipstick Collection.

I hope you enjoyed reading.
Love & Blessings,
Sara xx

An Arabian Eye Makeup Look

Today, because I have SO much free time ( I literally do) I thought I would try and use and experiment with makeup I don't usually use. I would say this is more of an Arab Makeup look that I would wear to an event/wedding. Btw this is a picture heavy post!!

                  

                 
Face:  Superdrug Vit E Illuminating Cream mixed with a smidge of LM Tinted Moisturiser
         MAC Moisturecover and Studio Finish Concealer to hide blemishes
         LM Translucent to set

Eyes: UD Primer Potion mixed with BN2B2BB Highlighter
         UD NYC Palette Eyeshadows: Maui Wowie all over and under eye, Suspect outer,
         Smog in crease - blend, blend blend!!
         Bobbi Brown Gel Liner in Black
         UD Primer Potion with No7 Dreamlash (discontinued) in Jet Black
         Collection 2000 pigment in Heavenly as brow and inner eye highlighter

Cheeks: Sleek Blush in Suede
            Mac Blush in Margin
            Sue Moxley Baked Bronzer aka Highligher in Miami swept over cheekbones

Lips: TBS Lip Liner in Pink Brown 10 to fill lips,
        Natural Collection Lipstick in Rose Petal
        TBS Hi Shine Lip Treatment in Pink Cream

Brushes/Tools used: GOSH Face and Body
                     GOSH Blusher
                     MAC 217 blender, 239 eyeshadow, 219 pencil
                     GOSH Eyeliner
                     Models Own Eyelash Curler (LOVE THIS CURLER!!)

Spring/Summer 2011 'Natural and Neutral' Look

I thought I would experiment with an 'Au Naturale' look today in preparation for Spring/Summer. My makeup is pretty 'natural' anyway but always with a splash of bold colour bringing out the artist in me.

Recently I have switched moisturisers from Superdrug Vit E Illuminating Lotion to Neutrogena Oil Free Moisturiser as I felt that my skin was becoming a little more oily.

Because of that I thought I would experiment with my makeup to create a simple and neutral look that can be worn for the summer whereby I can add colour if I like...et voila

Spring/Summer 2011 'Natural and Neutral' Look

Products used:

Face: LM Foundation Primer

LM Tinted Moisturiser in Sand

LM Secret Concealer in 03

Kryolan Translucent Powder in T6

MAC Moisturecover Concealer in NW20

Eyes: MAC Paintpot in Painterly

Collection 2000 Liquid Liner in Brown

Bobbi Brown Eyeshadow in Sable

Urban Decay 24/7 Liner in Bourbon

The Body Shop Shimmer Cubes Palette in 06

DiorShow Mascara in Black

Cheeks: Body Shop Blush in Apricot

Lips: MAC Tinted Lip Conditioner in Feelin' Good

Have you been experimenting with any looks for Spring/Summer 2011?

Rated: The Body Shop Monoi Miracle Oil

Hello girlies...

I thought I would blog about this product as it is one of my much loved products from The Body Shop. I bought it a while ago now when I was university and I still have a quarter of  the bottle left! FYI: TBS have revamped the whole 'Spa Wisdom' range and the Monoi Miracle Oil is still available :)

I usually massage oil into my hair once a month. It is a practice I have been brought up doing since I was little. Whenever my sister and I used to go to my nan's house at the weekends, my nan would get out her bottle of oil..usually Olive oil from her wardrobe and she would massage it into our hair. We would then leave it overnight and wash it out the next day which used to leave our hair feeling really soft, silky and shiny. I have continued to do this as I have been growing up and it really does make a difference with maintaining my hair as it helps keep my locks looking healthy and lush. I always get compliments whenever I have use this in my hair :)

Although I am blogging about this particular oil you can use any oil suitable for use on your body/hair. If I am at home, my dad usually has Jasmine or Almond oil in the cupboard so I just use that but I do love the scent of this Monoi Oil...it smells divine.

Usually I prefer to leave the oil in my hair overnight as it really nourishes the scalp and ends, but I have had it in my hair since the early morning today and have washed it out already, as I want to curl my hair tonight.

I should probably do another blog about this but oh well...lately I have been using my Corioliss 'The Curler' Wand to create soft, tousled curls. I tend to use it the day after I have washed my hair so my hair is ready to go the next morning. I curl my hair in the evening, comb them through using my hands and sleep on them. In the morning the curls are much softer and natural looking and voila, less time to do my hair which means I should really be leaving the house on time :P  I will try to take a pic and post it on here soon.

I really needed to oil my hair as it is going be another few weeks before I get my haircut and my ends are looking really dry. Thankfully though my hair looks like it has been revitalised - it's really smooth and looks so healthy :)

*Image taken from Google.


Enjoy the rest of your weekend :)

Rated: My Top Three Nail Products

I used to have lovely nails when I was a child right up until I was 16. From then on I guessed it must have been due to the stress of my A Levels that the condition of my nails deteriorated ( aka I started to bite them - yuck I know!) and so I never allowed them to grow to a decent length.

It was only until about 4 months ago when I decided once and for all that I was going to ditch using the falsies and grow my nails to a beautiful but easy to maintain length. It was just before Eid and with my my nails in a terrible state I decided to book myself in for a manicure. I have never felt so awkard, thinking how was the beautician going to sort them out. However I went ahead with thinking that by beautifying my nails it would encourage me to let them grow.

Result! It has now been four months and I haven't been back to the Beauty Bar since. I have been looking after my nails so well that I wanted to share my 'Top Three Nail Products' that I have been using.

1. Elegant Touch Emery Boards - These files are of a great length for maintaining a chic set of nails. I regularly use them to keep the shape of my nails looking pristine. (85p Bodycare)

2. The Body Shop Nail Block - I absolutely love this product. A colleague of mine introduced me to this gem whilst I used to work at The Body Shop and my oh my does it work wonders. Prior to using this I used the Ms Manicure Nail Block which was not good at all - it last about a month before it got all tatty. So the Body Shop one has 4 uber smooth sides which allow you to: file, remove ridges, smoothen and shine your nails , leaving them in a beautiful and healthy condition :) ( £4 The Body Shop)

3. Elegant Touch Nail Whitening Pencil - I use this product to whiten underneath the tips of my nails so they look brighter and whiter. I love it!  (£1.99 Bodycare)

So there you go, three nail products all for under £10 and resulting in a lovely set of uber chic nails!

Peace out my lovelies
xx

Products I'm diggin' at the mo'...

I was reading through some beauty blogs earlier and saw this on MeLoveMakeup's Beauty blog and I thought it would be a quick but cool blog to do.

Face
*Cleanser: Neutrogena Invigorating Face Wash
*Toner: Rosewater (bought from supermarket and transferred to a Muji spritzer bottle)
*Cream/moisturizer: Neutrogena Oil Free Moisturiser and Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturiser in Sand
*Facial mask: I alternate between The Body Shop Blue Corn Deep Cleansing Mask and Soap and Glory The Fab Pore Facial Peel
*Exfoliator: Neutrogena Invigorating Facial Scrub
*Make-up remover: Neutrogena Oil Free Makeup Remover

Body
*Shower gels/soaps: Imperial Leather Body Wash in Cotton Extract and Oat Milk
*Body lotions/creams: Johnsons 24hr Radiance
*Anticellulite/firming treatment: The Body Shop- Body Focus Cellulite Serum and Toning Massage Oil
*Body exfoliator: The Body Shop - Round Body Brush
*Hand cream: Johnson's 24hr
*Lip balm or lip treatment: Palmer's Cocoa Butter/Blistex Relief Cream
*Perfume: Ralph Lauren Romance/Sundus Arabian Perfume Oil/Arabian Oud Perfume Oil - 1000 Flowers

Hair
*Shampoo/conditioner: Superdrug Henna and Chestnut
*Mask or other treatments: Charles Worthington Moisture Seal Rejuvenating Masque/Body Shop Monoi Oil

Make-up
*Foundation/Tinted Moisturiser: Laura Mercier Foundation Primer and Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturiser in Sand
*Blush: Nars Madly
*Lipstick/lipgloss: Rimmel Nude Delight or Rimmel Foxy with Barry M Glossy Tube No4
*Eyeshadow: Body Shop Shimmer Cubes Palette 06
*Mascara: Urban Decay Big Fatty Mascara
*Eyeliner: Shu Uemura Painting Liner in M Black

I have been using all of these more or less within the past 6 months with some alternatives ( depending on my mood/outfit) :)

I hope you enjoyed reading...

Peace out

Look Of The Day: Smoky

Heya Girlies...

Well I was practising bellydancing earlier and thought I would experiment with a smoky look before shimmying away :P
I usually like to wear neutral colours on my eyelid and then line my bottom lashline with a coloured eyeshadow/liner. I used a combination of products from a range of brands to come up with this look. It actually reminds me of Kim Kardashian's smoky eyes look.




Makeup products used: ( No primer used as I forgot to prep my eyelids before application)

Face:

*Body Shop Nature's Minerals Foundation in 04 and 05

*Laura Mercier Secret Concealer in No 2

*Body Nature's Minerals Blush in Golden Terracotta


Eyes:

* Body Shop Minerals Eye Shadow in Molten Brown

* Barry M Dazzle Dust in 27 (Gold Iridescent)

* Hashmi Kajal Liner in Black

* Urban Decay Big Fatty Mascara


Lips:


* Dermalogica Climate Control Lip Treatment

* No 7 Lipliner in Nude

* Rimmel Moisture Renew Lipstick in Nude Delight

* Barry M LipGloss Tube in 004




I hope you like the look and I am looking forward to experimenting with more colours. Apologies if the photo's aren't that great I had to use photobooth!

Peace and love,

My Makeup Routine.

Hey my lovelies,
Sorry for such a delayed post things have been quite busy with starting a second job...
This post will be discussing my current makeup routine - products that I love using at the moment!

So after I have carried out my cleanse, tone and moisturise ritual I apply:



LM Oil Free Foundation Primer (please not I do not wear foundation...ever). A MUA in Selfridges tried this product on me when she was matching me to a TM and I just loved how flawless and smooth my skin looked. I apply a pea sized amount to my face to moisturise and allow it to sink in.



MAC Moisturecover Concealer NW25 - I use this for underneath my eyes as I find that it is light enough and provides an excellent eye brightening effect.



MAC Select Concealer NC42 - I will dab this on any marks or blemishes and it really does provide excellent coverage.



LM Oil Free Tinted Moisturiser in Sand - The consistency of this TM is in between thin/thick. I personally think it is just right as with other TM's I have found them to be too light and of an ashy tone. I absolutely love the coverage it provides as well as how flawless my skin looks after application. (Also I have had this TM for almost a year and use it everyday and I am just coming to the end now!)



Kryolan Translucent Powder - I used to work in a makeup boutique in Covent Garden, 'B Never Too busy To Be Beautiful' and my colleague recommended me Kryolan aka Charles Fox Shop behind London Transport Museum. I usually swirl my face powder brush into the lid and tap of the excess powder which is enough to set the TM. It's light, colourless and sets the TM beautifully resulting in a radiant finish.



MAC Paint Pot in Painterly - When I ran out of my UDPP I decided I wanted to see what all the hype was about MAC Paintpots - Painterly in particular being a 'fab' eye primer. I have to say I do like it. It does keep my eyeshadow looking fresh all day but I have had for just over 6 months and it seems like it's going a little dry.



MAC Paint Pot in Rubenesque - I LOVE this colour. It's so pretty and really compliments my skin tone which is fair-medium. I apply this with my finger as I find that I can blend it easily than with a brush, the application can be patchy.




Shu Uemura Drawing Liner in Black - Another product I highly rate. It is super smooth and a really intense black which glides on beautifully. I apply this with a fine tipped eyeliner brush I bought from the GOSH range in Superdrug.



Body Shop Eyelash Curler - I HAVE to curl my lashes and I really notice the difference when I don't. I can't compare as I have only used the Body Shop Eyelash Curler but it really is worth the investment :)



UD Big Fatty Mascara - I have been reaching out for this mascara at the moment. It delivers great colour, volume and curls wonderfully. I was a bit hmmm... about this mascara at first but I figured that it was how I applied it. Technique is so important!



UD 24/7 Glide On Eyeliner - Depending on my mood/outfit I'll reach for an UD 24/7 Glide on Eyeliner usually in a bright colour but lately I have been using Zero.



Nars Blush in Madly - This has definetly been my staple blusher for the past year. It is such a lovely colour - pinky brown and brightens up my complexion without a doubt. I love my blusher!!






Rimmel Lipstick in Foxy or Nude Delight - Again depending on my makeup/outfit I have been reaching for Rimmel's Lipstick in Foxy quite a bit and I love it. Especially if my eye makeup is neutral - a slick of Foxy looks lovely. If I wear colours on my eyes then I tend to use Nude Delight which is gorgeous!

I am so glad I have finally gotten around to completing this post. These are the products that I have been using pretty much for the past year. I do use other products in my makeup collection too but these are the ones I reach for mainly. Although I do have a feeling that now that colder months are here I will be changing my makeup routine - will keep you all posted though :)

*Please note that all photo's have been taken from google as I can't find my camera lead :( Hopefully will turn up soon!*

Peace and love,