Oh nooooo! I have a dance competition this Sunday....I like to have my nails long and painted bright pink!! My thumb nail however had other ideas and it split.....half way down my thumb!!! A hack I have tried and tested numerous times is probably nothing new to a lot of people but then again, I … Continue reading Quick hack to fix a broken nail! 🙂
Tag: Beauty
Sarah’s Halloween Cross-fit Training Makeup!
Challenge……complete a Halloween makeup look that will last through the endurance of a 2 hour cross-fit training session in approximately 25 minutes! Challenge accepted and completed! To begin the look Sarah applied moisturiser and primer which I then followed with a very light shade, 1n1, Ivory Nude of Estee Lauder's Perfectionist foundation to give a … Continue reading Sarah’s Halloween Cross-fit Training Makeup!
Halloween makeup!
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!
A quick review!
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!
Skincare…My Nighttime routine
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
My ‘Wishlist’ Foundation
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
Evening makeup look
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
Quick Daytime Makeup
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
Make up brush cleaning….a little bit of OCD!
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!
Self confessed Make-up Addict!
Self confessed make up addict.....5 words that describe me! If there's a new palette of something or something to 'reduce the appearance of pores', 'reduce shine' etc, then its got my attention! One thing I try my hardest not to do is impulse buy. (Hard to believe I know!!) If there is new product on … Continue reading Self confessed Make-up Addict!
Beauty and the Ballroom 