My 10 year old, after saying he didn't want to go Trick or Treating this year because of the hype and scare mongering with clowns, came home from school at 3.30pm saying 'Mum, can I go Trick of Treating at 5?' What????? I have nothing for you to wear! For his school disco … Continue reading Halloween makeup!
Do you wanna play a game???????.........well actually....do you want to train for 2 hours at the gym on Halloween night is more the question!! Not to me obviously....I'll just put that out there! My sister Sarah trains a heck of a lot and Monday night she has a 2 hour training session in fancy … Continue reading Halloween makeup trial!
I've mentioned a few times that I have dry skin under my eyes.....I also don't tend to go to bed early and always look tired around my eyes if I've been lazy and not applied my eye cream before bed! There is one product that I only buy as a real treat but my gosh … Continue reading A quick review!
Nighttime skincare is so important as the skin repairs itself while you sleep. The most vital step is makeup removal. No matter how tired I am, the one thing I ALWAYS do is remove my makeup! Years ago, I didn't really care and would frequently go to bed with a face full of makeup, … Continue reading Skincare…My Nighttime routine
I've tried so many foundations! Some I've thought were 'ok', some were rubbish! Some however, I've loved and have either bought or would love to buy! My all time favourite purchase has to be Estēe Lauder's Double Wear for 2 reasons...coverage and long-wear! I have only started using setting powders in the last year … Continue reading My ‘Wishlist’ Foundation
Layering skin care is something I like to do as I can chose products that will target different concerns rather than choosing one. My skin type is combination / oily and I suffer with large pores, dry skin under my eyes and also fine lines as well as slight hormone related acne on my chin … Continue reading Layering Skin care…my morning routine!
ISTD National Grand Finals that is! In the lead up to any dance competition there's a hype of what dances you've got, where you're dancing, making sure you've got enough lessons booked in and making every effort to dance as much as possible! Add to that the necessities of costumes, shoes, tan, make up, hair style, … Continue reading It’s the Finals countdown!!!!
I like to have as much time as I can to get ready for a night out so that I can have a play with colours and decide what makeup I want to use. The look in this blog was done with the type of event I was going to in mind. Heading to the … Continue reading Evening makeup look
Heading for town during the day, looking like rubbish and not much time to sort it out! This is pretty much what I use whenever I don't have much time but need to cover the redness and tiredness staring back at me in the mirror! After my skincare routine, finishing with Moisturiser, I apply a … Continue reading Quick Daytime Makeup
I admit it! I am a bit OCD when it comes to my brushes. I never used to be, then I think I read something about how much bacteria is on your make up brushes and that soon sorted me out! Brushes and sponges will accumulate dead skin cells and bacteria - which without washing your … Continue reading Make up brush cleaning….a little bit of OCD!
Beauty and the Ballroom 