How To: Smokey Eye

Hello all my lovely readers. I know you're thinking who the hell is this?! It's been way too long. I've had a hectic month, been to Paris (which was amazing!)

Anyhoo, I thought I'd show you how I did this look. It's really quite easy, but it looks gorgeous. I was chuffed with myself! :)

Products used:

FACE:

Makeup Forever HD Foundation in #110

MAC Blush In Subtle Breeze

NYX Blush In Taupe (Contour)

NARS Copacabana Highlighter

Laura Mercier Loose Setting Powder 

BROWS:

MAC Fling Brow Pencil

MAC Omega Eyeshadow

Natural Collection Clear Mascara

EYES:

MAC Painterly Paint Pot as base

Lid:

MAC Rice Paper

MAC Refects Pearl on top

Crease:

MAC Texture

MAC Handwritten

MAC Carbon

My trusty Inglot Gel Liner was used for the flick and on the waterline. Kiss "Paparazzi" lashes were used too!

LauraLou

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A "Proper" Look

So the other day I tricked all of my lovely readers into thinking I created a lovely look with my new palette. I'm so devious!

Anyhoo, I'm waiting on a Halloween delivery, keep an eye on the Facebook page for that!

I was out the other day so I went for a soft smokey look. I think this would be perfect on brides .

For this look, I used Taupe all over the lid,  Nubuck, Bark and Regal in the crease. Simples! :)

Enjoy :)

LauraLou
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How to: 1950's Pin Up Look

Debs season kicked off this week for me. I had the pleasure of doing gorgeous Jessica's hair and makeup. Jess is my boyfriends sister, so basically like a little sister to me :) 

We opted to do a 50's inspired look as we thought we needed something classy and elegant to go with her dress. She suited the look down to a tee. This look can be used for bridal looks too. (It's a personal favourite of mine!) 

How to get Jessica's 1950's look: 

• For a debs makeup, we need the makeup to be long lasting. Jess has oily skin, so I began with a silicone primer, Smashbox Photo Finish 
• For foundation, I used MAC Matchmaster foundation in shadde 3.0. I blended this down the neck to make sure it was all blended in properly. 
• For contour, I used MAC Studio Sculpt Foundation in NC45. I think using a darker foundation can look better as it looks more natural.
• For concealer, I used Collection 2000 lasting perfection concealer in Medium. I popped this under the eyes in a V shape, á la Kim Kardashian!
• For brows I used Mystery eyeshadow from MAC. Jess has strong brows anyway, so we just needed to fill in any gaps. (Major brow envy!) 
• On the eyes, I used Urban Decay Primer Potion, then I packed Brule eyeshadow onto the lid for a matte base. 
• Through the crease I used 3 shadows. I began lightly buffing Copperplate eyeshadow from  to create a natural shadow. Then I put Espresso over the top, and finally to darken it even more, I put a teeny tiny bit of Handwritten on top. I used Nylon eyeshadow as an inner tear duct highlight and as a brow bone highlight.
• For liner I used Inglot Gel Liner in 77. I did a medium flick with it. ( I used a MAC 210 brush!)
• On the lips I used Dubbonet Lipstick from MAC as a base, blotted, then applied Russian Red from MAC over the top. We applied around 6(!!) layers of lipstick (blotting in between each later.) I used Lipcote Lipstain over the top to make sure it stayed all night. 
• For blush I used Suede Blush from Sleek, mixed with a bit of Dainty from MAC
• I powdered the skin with Laura Mercier Translucent Powder.  

Top tips for Debs Makeup:

• THE MOST IMPORTANT RULE EVER!: Please for the love of god make sure your foundation doesn't contain a high SPF. It will flash back light and make you look like a ghost! 
• Use long wearing products!
• If you're wearing tan, match it to your chest, you'll be one uniform colour then! 

Hope everyone who's going to a debs has a great time! :) 

For more tips, tricks and bookings for debs/weddings check out my Facebook Page :) 

LauraLou

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