Tutorial • Winged Eyeliner Effect

To start creating the winged effect, start by taking an eyeliner pencil and lightly sketching out the shape you wish to have. The shape you want to create is depends on your face shape and how you are feeling. Always follow the shape of your eye and the directions your eyelid is. Also, you might want it to be thicker and further out one day, and thinner the next. It is always best to start of with this light outline, because it acts as a guidline and can also be adjusted a lot easier than a liquid eyeliner. 

Another tip is focus on something else for a minute or so and come back to the mirror later. By taking a break you will be able to see if each eye looks exactly the same. Now that you have an outline that looks symmetrical, it is time to use the liquid eyeliner. Most liquid eyeliners come with a brush provided, usually on the lid of the bottle, however it is much better if you use an actual eyeliner brush. By using this, creating the shape you want is a lot easier. Start thin in the middle of you eyelid and gradually go fatter towards the outer eyelid. Once you have the first line, you can decide whether you want it to be thicker or not. Gradually fill in shape thicker and thicker making sure you go as close to the eyelashes as possible. 

Once you have finished, do not move your head by looking up or down. Stay as still as possible for at least 15 seconds to make sure the eyeliner drys and does not smudge. Again, step away from the mirror and come back a few minutes later too see if the eyeliner looks symmetrical. Voila! You are finished! The more you create this look, the better you will get at it. Lots of love xoxo

Nars Pro-Prime Pore Refining Primer • Review

£21 - Nars Pro-Prime Pore Refining Primer

Having trouble with my foundation, finding the Nars Sheer Matte Foundation that I recently did a review, (click here if you are interested) was a life saver. The same day I got the foundation, I picked up the Nars Pro-Prime Pore Refining Primer. The reason I came across it was because the lady at the Nars counter heard that my recent foundation made my face quite oily, so she suggested using this. 

The Nars Pro-Prime Pore Refining Primer works by slowly circling a moderate amount all over your face before you put on your foundation. It works as a primer but also to shrink the pores. This means less dirt enters your pores and therefore (hopefully) less pimples and outbreaks. As there is no oil, it reduces the amount of oil that is produced on your face over the day, because many product have unneeded extra oil that we don't want! This is great for me because the last foundation I used made my face feel very oily. I've found out that it's better to put it on and wait five minutes so the cream can dry and has worked it's magic! This means it does not interfere with the foundation aplication as well. 

After using this product for a few weeks now, I do notice a difference. I also have a new foundation, so that could also have something to do with it. My face does feel a lot less oily when it has foundation on, and a lot less irritating. I don't feel the need to constantly see if I look okay and don't feel like I look moist. I do think it's a good product and glad I was recommended it! I hope this post was helpful to those in the same situation and need a product like this! Lots of love xoxo

Nars Sheer Matte Foundation • Review

 Nars Sheer Matte Foundation - £40

I for one have a little difficulty finding the right foundation for my face, because of many factors. If it makes my skin feel oily I both feel and notice that my skin looks slightly moist which of course something nobody wants. Also, if I don't get the right colour I end getting the classic oompa loompa face because I get a shade too dark. This is why I am very happy that I purchased the Nars Sheer Matte Foundation!

A couple of weeks ago my mum and I went to Selfridges in London for a girly evening. We weren't there for anything in particular, but just to look around and see what they had. Once we got into the make up section I instantly went to the Nars stand because I had heard a lot about their foundation and really wanted one that worked for me. The lady at the stand matched me up with the Nars Sheer Matte Foundation. As she put it on I noticed that it felt very light on the skin almost like I didn't have any on at all. She taught me that the great thing about the Nars foundation is that you can layer it with out it feeling or looking thick. For blemishes or more red areas you can layer a little more if needed. After she had finished I really did feel a vast improvement from my last foundation and that the layering and colour looked very natural and light. My bought it for me with some other products for her self so we were very happy with that evening. 

After using the Nars Sheer Matte Foundation for a good amount of time now, I do see a difference from my other foundation. The last foundation I used was the Studio Sculpt SPF 15 Foundation by Mac. This foundation is good, however I did notice after a while that it did have that irritating oily sensation and look about it so I definitely was interested in finding a new one. Another thing was that I could feel it whenever I touched my face and that it came off if I did so. This new foundation however really doesn't feel like it is there so it does irritate me at all. I recommend you go out and see if you like this product but be sure to try it at a parlor before buying it because it is a little pricey if it is not what you are looking for! Lots of love xoxo

Do you have trouble finding the right foundation?

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Friend's Room Haul: Yummy Smelling things I found

Body&Soul Wellness

Verwohn Body Spray

Grape Fruit and Bergamot Orange

200ml

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The smell of the body spray is very mild and fruity. It was not really strong enough to last the whole day which I thought was a shame. It did last over six hours, but then it began to fade. It did however smell very nice, and as it is only €3, which is £1.50, I would definitely get it. I would rate this a ♥♥♥♡♡ Purely because I didn't find the smell as strong and sweet as it could be. 

 It smells seriously gorgeous and even though at first it feels oily, that passes. There is quite a lot in the tube it comes in. I looked at the Hollister website and saw that it costs $12, which is about £7.50. I don't think that's too bad for the amount you get and the quality, but I would prefer to buy it when it's on sale. It's only available this summer which is a shame, but I can't wait to see their next body cream. I would give this product full marks ♥♥♥♥♥!

I really love this one as well. It a very spring and fresh sent, and is great for both night outs and casual meetings.  The appearance is really cute and quirky and very Hollister! Just buy looking at at the bottle, it already smells really good. After I put it on, the smell stayed for nearly the whole day, which means it's pretty good quality stuff. Some products you buy only last a few hours, which I find really irritating at the end of the day. Online it said it cost $12 which is £7.50. It's a little pricey, but if it was on sale I wouldn't hesitate to buy it. I would definitely rate this at the top ♥♥♥♥♥.

The Cacharel Scarlett perfume is very unique. I haven't smelt anything like it before, but definitely in a good way. It very strong, but not in a sweet way, which is always a good sign with me, because if something is too sweet, it can be quite sickly. I searched it up online, and it cost about £40 - £50, depending on where you purchase it. That would be €55 - €65. The appearance of the bottle is really cute and dinky. Not much is actually in the bottle though, which I thought was a shame. There's only 25ml (0.8 FL.OZ) which I thought was not a lot for the price you pay. Overall I would give it ♥♥♥♥♡, because the price is a let down.