Showing posts with label dior. Show all posts
Showing posts with label dior. Show all posts

Thursday, 22 December 2011

30 Day Challenge- Day 20, Favourite mascara

My most loved mascara has got to be Dior Backstage, My uncle bought me some from America a few years ago and I loved it instantly. It lasts me ages and he has bought me some every year since. I'm due some more now as its starting to dry up but it has lasted me nearly a year! I know we are advised to use new mascaras every so often due to bacteria etc.... but I've never had any problems using mine for so long. It's pricey at £22 but it lasts me that long it makes it worth its money. If I were to use cheaper mascara I'd have probably spent that much (or more) throughout the year anyway.
It never fails to make my lashes longer and thicker with just two coats. I've never tried a mascara as good as Dior Backstage before and really recommend it.


Apologies for the picture from the internet, My camera on my phone is really rubbish and this awful winter darkness makes it nearly impossible to take good enough photos.


Wednesday, 21 December 2011

FOTD

Thought I'd do a FOTD post today for you all. We decided to come to my mums earlier than Christmas day so we are here now, I forgot to bring my camera though and had to use my phone so the picture quality isn't great.

You can see the remains of my Barry M red glitter nail varnish here, its so Christmassey! I really should remove it and re-apply...

I look a bit gormless in this photo don't I?

Here I am wearing-
Face- Bourjois Healthy mix foundation, VIVO baked bronzer, Both the blushers from the Blink and Go palette mixed together (below).
Lips- Collection 2000's Pink Shock lipstick.
Eyebrows- HD brows palette.
Eyes- Blink and go palette (I've circled the two shades in the photo below), black liquid eye-liner on the top and black kohl eyeliner on my lower waterlin, Dior's Backstage mascara in black.






Friday, 2 December 2011

New purchases

I actually bought the leggings and dress a few weeks ago now but only just decided to show you. The make-up was purchased from Morrison's yesterday, i always have a peek at the make-up section when we go food shopping.

Sparkly leggings on the left, £8 from Matalan. Shiny leggings on the right, £15 from Next.

Close up of my sparkly leggings :-) I love these!

Burgundy Asymmetric Chiffon Dress, £25 from Desireclothing.co.uk

I bought a Collection 2000 cream puff lip cream before in a different colour and liked it so much i decided to get another, this time in "Powder Puff", £2.99.

Collection 2000 Extreme 24 hour felt tip eye liner in purple, £2.99 (i think!)

The tip is sturdy and has a nice point to it. I found it very easy to apply and get a good flick. I will definitely purchase this in the other colours available.

Left- Cream puff. Right- Felt tip liner.

"Powder Puff" on my lips. This particular shade showed up the dryness of my lips quite badly even with a lip balm underneath. I had to exfoliate and moisturise like a crazy woman, then apply.

Lets throw in a FOTD...



Here i am wearing the lip cream and eyeliner as above, along with...
Nivea Visage tinted moisturiser.
Vivo blusher and highlighter.
HD brows.
Dior mascara in black.















Tuesday, 22 November 2011

More photos from Newcastle

Im usually in bed by now but Ozzy has woken up and isnt showing any signs of going back to bed any time soon so i thought i'd blog.
My friend just posted these on facebook so i thought i would share them with you, they are much better than my photos :-)

Amy (my sister) left, me right.

Me hiding behind a birthday card, i have no idea why...

Lou, me, Jade

Me and Louie

Me looking rather blue

I'm such a happy person!

In case anyone is wondering what makeup I wore here's the list...
Face- Bourjois Healthy Mix foundation, Vivo Bronzer, MAC Dainty blush.
Eyes- Rimmel liquid eye liner in black, NYC metro quartet eye shadows in Manhattan. Dior mascara, Eyelure eyelashes (can't remember which ones, sorry)
Eyebrows- HD brows
Body- Laurens Way tan, Molten Brown shimmer dust (which they don't sell any more unfortunately)


I really hope the little man goes to sleep soon, i am so tired! 







Sunday, 6 November 2011

Me today & a Matalan dress bargain!

Today i have gone for comfort, im feeling sorry for myself as we had to go to Tesco for our weekly food shop. I hate spending money on food when theres so many fabulous clothes and shoes out at the moment! Cant have the family starving though can we?! I am now sitting on my bed with the ipad with my dog Charlie looking at me. Think hes wanting a walk. Its nice to escape the mad house for awhile!

FOTD

Face- Bourjois Healthy Mix foundation, VIVO baked bronzer in Bronzed shade 2, VIVO blush and highlighter duo in Sugar Candy shade 2.
Eyes- Rimmel liquid eyeliner in black, Dior mascara in black, the highlighter part from the VIVO blush above,
Eyebrows- HD brow palette.
Lips- Barry M lipstick in shade 62 with Bourjois Docteur Glamour lipstick in 17 Rose requinque.

I ordered a top from River Island the other day, it was the grey one with a black bow that i posted about in the week. Well it arrived yesterday and didnt look good on me so i took it back to the store and exchanged it for this New York City tshirt, i love the rolled sleeves on it.



This is my favourite cardigan EVER. I bought it from Matalan in two sizes too big so its nice and snuggly. I love the dusky pink colour of it :-)


New York City tshirt, River Island, £15.
Rib Mohair Boyfriend Cardigan in Deep Rosewood, Matalan, £16.


How are you spending your Sunday?


Now onto the Matalan bargain. I went into town yesterday and had a look in Quiz. I found this stunning dress for £49.99. Its perfect for the Christmas Party season. I wanted to buy it so bad, but couldnt afford too :-( boooo!


When i get home my sister texts me, shes bought a new dress. A long sleeved, all over sequinned one. Nooooo! Shes bought MY dress?! But then she said it was from Matalan for £25! Thats half of what i was willing to pay in Quiz. I decided to check it out for myself, surely it wouldnt be as good quality? But it is, its gorgeous! The only difference is (apart from the colour obviously) is that the Quiz dress has rectangle sequins and the Matalan dress sequins are rounded. But they both give off the same amazing sparkly effect. I actually prefer the blue, its a nice alternative to black.




Which do you prefer?




Thursday, 13 October 2011

Inspired by Frankie

I posted yesterday i was thinking about copying Frankie Sandfords look in this photo-


Well i gave it ago earlier today (minus the fake lashes). I didnt take the photo with a straight on pose, it doesnt suit me (we all have our favourite angles when being photographed dont we? Straight on isnt one of mine!)


Same picture here but i decided to mess around with the effects on my ipad-




It looks darker in real life, dont know why its come out lighter.

Heres what i used-


Face- Bourjois healthy mix foundation
Collection 2000 powder
GOSH bronzer
Mac dainty blush
Eyes- Dior mascara in black
Rimmel liquid eyeliner in black
Dior eye pencil in black
Front cover eyeshadows (left to right) See the stars, frosted almond, twinkling gold, twinkling grape
Eyebrows- HD brows
Lips- Rimmel lasting finish lipstick in pink blush
Barry M lipgloss in Bubblegum pink

I know i am nothing compared to Frankie but she is so beautiful and the picture above is one of my favourites of her. Im abit gutted shes gone back to her original hairstyle, i really love the pixie crop on her.
What do you think?

Friday, 7 October 2011

The post with no title :-)

I couldn't think of a title for today...although i guess it kinda does have a title now! I had my second therapy session today, its great to talk about past and things that bother me, makes me feel so much better. The lady I talk to explained alot of why i feel the way i do and it made so much sense. Made me feel pretty normal lol. I came away feeling more positive. My "homework" this week is to write my feelings down about how i feel before i have to be in social situations (like going to the shop alone) sounds silly but sometimes my anxiety makes this simple task a big effort for me unless Im with my husband or kids. We popped to B&M on the way back for some more Maxitone shakes, got banana flavour this time, its much nicer than strawberry! Thought I'd show you all what i wore today, along with my makeup and nails...

Top, F&F at Tesco £6 but in the sale for £3 now! Leggings from Peacocks £10. Scarf £3 from a market. Long cross necklace £6 from ASOS.com. Boots Firetrap from TK Maxx £40.

Love my boots!


Face- Bourjois healthy mix foundation
Collection 2000 powder
GOSH bronzer
Beauty UK blusher in candy shop
Eyebrows- HD brow palette.
Eyes- Rimmel liquid eyeliner
Dior Mascara
Lips- Beauty UK lipstick in Sunset
Lipcote to keep my lippy in place

On my nails im wearing 3 coats of Models Own Juicy Jules. I love how sparkly this is, when the light catches it it almost look rainbow.

Tomorrow I'm off to the hairdressers and want something different... Im thinking about going shorter and having this...


Will post a pic tomorrow if im brave enough to get it done!



Holli x