Makeup Tutorial: Wet-Look Eyeshadow

 From the catwalks, to Instagram and beyond, glossy makeup is making a comeback...so pull out your lipgloss from 2006 and a bright eyeshadow to create this fun eye makeup look. Although it may not be the most practical or fuss-free look, this is a quick and easy method of recreating this cool and quirky makeup...

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1. Apply a light eyeshadow as a base. I just used a pearly-white shade from the Naked Basics palette to make the pink colour stand out even more.

 2. Apply a layer of pink eyeshadow on to your eyelid, and blend outwards.

 3. Apply another layer to make the colour stronger and brighter.

 4. Using your finger or a cotton swab, lightly dab clear/pink lipgloss or vaseline on your eyelid to create a glossy effect.

5. Finish by applying eyeliner and mascara .

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March 2016 Favourites

As winter finally draws to a close we have some new favourites for springtime. Whilst most are new purchases or finds, we've been loving others for a while (we're talking to you Beret)...

Accessories/ General

i-D Magazine - I (Arianne) recently got a subscription to the magazine as a gift , which I've been reading for yonks so it has come in handy and certainly saves me a trip to newsagents in Soho. With the new year, this pre-spring edition focused on what/or who is new, fresh, and changes within the fashion industry.

Beret - You may or may not have seen this in a previous post, but recently I've been obsessed with this hat, which I found during a rummage through my mum's old clothes. It's a great sartorial alternative to a beanie if you want to keep warm and has proven to be incredibly versatile.

Earrings, Zara - I bought these earrings during the post-Christmas sales and, although hoop earrings have also been a recent favourite, these are great to just put on if you want to make it look like you made an effort, meanwhile there are just a pair of quirky and attention-grabbing mini-chandeliers hanging down from your ears.

Clothing

Top, Illustrated People - This is another piece from the January sales that I've only just been able to start wearing, but I love the light colour and lurex fabric of this top. I'm normally not one for glittery things as they tend to look either babyish or garish but the pink/neutral shade eliminates the possibility of looking like a walking Christmas tree.

Beauty

Naked Essentials Palette, Urban Decay - After drooling over and going to and fro as to whether to buy this, I luckily received this for my birthday from a good friend. If you're not completely obsessed with make-up or need something to start your collection, this is a really good item as the colours work with everything and allow you to create either a day or night look.

Body Wash, Molton Brown - These mini shower gels smell amazing and come in a range of different darker or fruity scents, and so were quick to become a favourite.

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New Looks for the transitional period...

As the weather brightens up and the fashion changes, so does the way in which we'd our make-up. Whilst, yes, deep red/purple lipsticks can make you look bad-ass all-year-round, this Spring we're playing with lighter, softer colours which comes with the influx of (hopefully) better weather. Along with a simple eye look which you can wear daily, we have put together three lip colours for you to try this season...

Lipstick - Bobbi Brown 'Rose'

This is a great mid-season colour as it has a very vibrant undertone, yet is suitable for everyday with a simple eye or for the night with a metallic smoky eye. Either way this is a fun, different shade to try out this season!

Lipstick - PUPA True Lips '02'

This nude is perfect for light skin tones (like my very pale skin) but would also look great on darker skin tones. It has a warm mauve undertone and it is versatile, so matches with practically any eye look. Perfect for a natural look and good for someone who is just starting to experiment with a vibrant yet neutral lipstick. 

Lipstick - MAC 'Diva' (Matte)

This colour is EVERYTHING. It looks good with a simple make-up look, allowing the colour to really pop and catch your attention, but can also be amplified with a sharp wing liner and bronzed skin. This bold, statement colour wears very well and has a nice satin finish, perfect for transitioning to spring and without looking too harsh.
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DIY : Dotted Eyeliner

Hopefully you're all as excited about the festive season as we are...presents, friends and family, and most importantly, the opportunity to try out a bunch of make-up looks to celebratory parties and events. For those of your who don't want to risk a smoky-eye look turning into a panda impression or adorn your lids with glitter for festivity's sake, this is a quirky and simple way to do eye make-up. If you're ever bored of your typical cat-eye look, this adds a nice touch.

1) Start with winged eyeliner. Some of you may or may not have difficulties doing this, so we highly recommend using a felt-tip liner as oppose to an eye-pencil or gel. To get the perfect draw and line from the edge of your eye up to your brow bone or crease, depending on if you want a more understated or dramatic look. After this, draw a triangle and line your eyes, as seen below.

2) Next, draw a dot with the eyeliner (this is where the felt tip comes in handy). The easiest way to do this is to draw a small circle which lines up with your pupil and build it up.

3) To complete the look, add a swipe of mascara.

Voila!

Products used:

Eyeliner - Soap and Glory

Mascara - MAC ('Haute and Naughty')

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Autumn/Winter Wishlist

We'd be completely lying if we said that it hasn't been so long since we last posted something and we've been dedicated bloggers so, we will start off with a huge apology regarding absence...

...Anyway, unfortunately summer is drawing to a close , which, as you can imagine, is causing massive distress to many people around the world. However, while the teenage side of us  wants to bang our heads against a wall and scream into our pillows in regards to the upcoming beginning of term, the fashion side is simply jumping for joy as it means that our Autumn/Winter style will be in full force.

To welcome the extinction of bum-shorts, crop tops and various culturally insensitive makeup/hairstyles, we have put together a bunch of items from stores as a means of inspiration for the coming of the new season...enjoy!

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Dress - Sandro - This is such a simple piece, but has a nice fold-over structure and deep colour which would be good for the autumn if the weather is nice but you don't want to wear a short/bright summer dress.

Dress - Motel - The fluffy element on this dress is so unique and makes it a really nice item of clothing for both a formal event and as day-wear.

Jumper - Topshop - One of the more simple pieces, this jumper is really nice and has a subtle raw-edge hem.

Skirt - Sister Jane - Silver on a piece of clothing makes the whole outfit so much more interesting, particularly if you  wear it will duller or monochrome pieces.

Halter Top - Motel - It may be slightly colder but it's no excuse to be afraid to wear something like this halter top, which you could probably get away with when paired with high-waisted jeans and a sheer/mesh top over it.

Jeans - English School London - The pharmaceutical designs on these jeans are so quirky and add character to an outfit, especially when paired with plain items of clothing. 

Boots - Vagabond - Yes,  we have an obsession with chunky boots, but these are perfect for the upcoming season and add edge to an outfit.

iPhone Case - Skinnydip London - This brand are known for their cute phone designs, and we really like the cool metallic and 3D elements to this case.

Lipstick (Wicked) - Topshop - A swipe of red lipstick is always a nice way to complete a look and this shade from Topshop is great for an A/W makeup look.

Backpack - Topshop - You cold pair this with virtually anything as it is a big backpack which can carry so much, and it's black sheen also makes it very versatile.

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Festival Makeup

We have not done a tutorial in ages and now seems like the perfect opportunity as we gear up for the summer holidays.As the warmer months approach, with a wave of events and music festivals, we thought it would be good to show you a makeup look which you can try out...enjoy! 

1. Using a peachy-brown shade, go over your whole eyelid. Once you have start this, start to build this up on the outer-third and crease of your eye.

2. Next, apply a shimmery/gold shadow over the previous shade and blend. Make sure you especially build this up on the inner corner of your eye to give a brightening effect.

3. After this, apply a streak of shadow to your bottom lashline to add some colour. We used a purple/maroon shade as it especially compliments the gold tones of the eyeshadow.

4. Once you have done this, add a few coats of mascara and a thin stroke of winged eyeliner.

5. After completing the eyes, you can now move onto the face. After applying your regular face makeup (e.g. concealer, foundation etc.), use a bronzer to add a soft glow to your skin, as well as using this or a contour kit to contour your face. We recommend that you focus on your cheekbones to emphasize your bone structure.

6. After this, you can move on to the lips. Here, we used a mid-pink lipliner, but you can change this easily depending on your skin tone.

7. To complete the look, apply some gems on your face. Here, we used small jewels and applied them with eyelash glue. However, try not to go overboard with them otherwise you may end up resembling a human disco ball....

Voila!

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Grunge Makeup (inspired by Emma Cervin)

As we had not done a tutorial in a while we thought it would be good to show you guys a makeup look which we were inspired by after watching countless videos on Youtube. We couldn't do something too heavy or vampy (the party season has, unfortunately, come to a close) and there was no point in doing too plain of a look so we came across a tutorial by Emma Cervin entitled 'Herion Chic'. We thought it was really cool, quick and easy and we loved the glamorous grungy-ness of it that we decided to try it ourselves (please excuse the weird orange lighting) :P

1. Apply a soft beige eyeshadow on the whole eyelid. Make sure this blends out to give a less pristine feel.

2. Next, apply a burnt orange/warm brown colour to the eyelid. This time, make sure it only blends out to the crease.

3. Apply a darker brown eyeshadow on the edge of the eyelid and on the crease. Once you have done this, blend it out.

4. Taking a dark brown eyeshadow, apply this to the bottom lash line so it is blended and smudgy- this will give off a grungy effect.

5. To finish off the eyes, apply mascara on your upper and lower lashes- make sure they are as spiky and separated as they can possibly be. After, apply a small amount of eyeliner to the upper lash line and eyelid, creating a thin and tiny flick. You can use black eyeshadow and a small brush to that it is not too graphic or dramatic. You can also fill in your eyebrows just to make them more defined and darker, in order to compliment the rest of the look.

6. Line your lips with a beige/pink/orange toned liner, and fill in with a similar pink colour with a red/brown undertone. You can also use a nude/pink tone for a more natural look

7. To finish off, apply a darker foundation or bronzer on your cheekbones to contour, giving a hollow and defined effect to your face.

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