Dark Romance:Hair and Makeup

I recently wrote a post about the trend Dark Romance, a grungy elegance.So to go with that look i thought i'd show you guys how to create the hair and makeup, cos lets face it this trend can only look complete with that oh so lovely textured hair and smouldering eyes ;)

Hair

Hair for this look (like I just mentioned) is full of texture,it looks almost like you have just got out of bed which you could try if you naturally have slightly messy hair in the morning ;) However if your like me and your hair is often straight and smooth you will need some assistance.VO5 give me texture range is designed to give hair lift and texture (ovs) simply spay onto dry or damp hair and start twisting and scrunching for about 30 seconds.

you can spray with hairspray if you wish, to secure.
And that's it! easy huh? 

Makeup

The main feature: the eyes,want to be smokey, shades of blue,purple and black in my opinion work best.

When creating a smokey eye, make sure the darker shade is on the outer corner of the eye and the lighter shade on the inner (like the picture above).

Then line the eyes with black eyeliner for definition.

if you arn't handy with eye shadow just line your eyes with eyeliner and smudge until you get the desired smokey look.

Finally add mascara to complete!

Now you have a complete look to try and play with

hope you enjoyed

Gem

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NAIL,That Nail Art:October Edition

so i thought it was time to yet another nail tutorial, seen as they prove to be quite popular and i have no other ideas at the moment :)

So i was looking through a magazine when this advertisement caught my eye.

MUA Nail Beads

(beads similar have been called the caviar manicure eww!)

they're like little coloured balls that go on your nails, that if I'm being honest remind me of hundreds and thousands

see the resemblance!

anyway.......i think they look really cool espsilly when used on just the ring finger

how to apply the beads

1. after applying a clear base coat apply a colour coat
2. while still wet dip your finger into the beads
3. remove finger from the pot of beads and apply a small amount of pressure to make sure they are on proply
4. apply a top coat over the beads

and they're done!

You can get the beads from Superdrug , they come in a range of colours and are £3 which int bad

this nail art is something abit different,and the 3D balls create a great effect.i havent seen many people wearing them but thats no excuse for you not too! (if you like them that is)

Gem

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Foundation-Liquid VS Powder:my opinion

 Sorry for the slight delay been busy looking at other peoples blogs,there are so many! here are some of my favourites.

A is for Ayla

Life though a cat's eyes

floral disaster

check 'em out!

For this post i thought i'd do a post on foundation as it's the foundation of makeup ovs

so Powder or Liquid?

Powder foundation

• feels light like you have nothing on your skin
• as long as it is minerals it doesn't block pores
• in my opinion looks more natural then liquid
• evens skin tone
• however the coverage can be minimal and doesn't cover dark eye circles and big blemishes.
•  wares off within a few hours

Liquid foundation

• the coverage is good as it covers dark circles and blemishes better then powder
• evens skin tone
• lasts longer then powder
• in my opinion it feels heavy especially when applying it
• doesn't look as natural, as it almost covers you (i know that's the whole idea)

All in all i prefer...(drum roll please)......POWDER!

I know loads of people will disagree, as the coverage is minimal, but i prefer to not hide the real me but enhance it,i love the light feel and how natural it looks.I'm using one from AVON at the moment and paid £10.50 ,

 it seems to work well and its mineral so i can where it and not worry about blocked pores.

i'm sure my views will change as i get older,as my skin will change too

but for now i like to not cover my youthful skin

i want to make the most of it, you know what they say

<3 LOVE THE SKIN YOUR IN! <3

Gem

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Autumns AMAZING Makeup trends

Autumn-brings school,cold weather and the start of an even colder winter :(       

 BUT there is always a silver lining!-More party's,new trends and that bit closer to Christmas!!!YEY

( it's actually 16 weeks but who's counting?)

Here are trends to go with a fab Autumn wardrobe!

Rich Tones

As the shade of clothes deepen so does the makeup, these tones is perfect for a night out.

Eyes

This is just an example of a few shades,i love the deep blue,green and purple the best for this season

lips

Personally I'm not a fan of lipstick but you could use a lip tint pen to achieve this look.

deep lipsticks can be anything from wine red to plum.
 (note:dont do dark lips with dark eyes one or the other normally looks best)

nails

these are rich shades again but i especially like the ones with a metallic edge.

 Smoked Eyes



The Smokey eye look is almost timeless as it looks good whenever really,but for this Autumn try gold toned shades.Make it softer by applying slightly lighter colours for a more natural look or just go for the
GOLD GLAM
by making more contrast between the shades you are using and defining for a more dramatic look.

Smokey Definition

Make your eyes stand out a mile!-cheesy i know :)

This look is all about lashings of mascara and loads of eyeliner then simply smudge to achieve a thicker line.Simples.

This look is best with toned-down lips like Beyonce's.

Rosy cheeks

Look like you've just walked in from the cold with a pink radient face.

There are a few looks here you can hopefully try!

Gem

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NAIL,That Nail Art! - August Edition

HIYA, so I've seen so many bloggers doing a posts on nail polishs,so i thought id show you this awesome nail art that i found on youtube when i was spending one of many hours searching beauty tips.It looks amazing! I tryed it for a party once and everyone was commenting and asking me how to do it,so i thought i'd share it with you guys!



NEWSPAPPER NAILS-TOO COOL!


To actieve this amazing nail art just follow these simple steps

1. Apply a clear base coat to clean and shaped nails.
2. Once fully dried apply the colour coat (white in this example)to all of the nails.once dry its up to you wether you add another coat to strenghen the colour.Wait untill dry.
3. Next dip your nail in rubbing achole.
4. Then place a cut up peice of newspapper just slightly bigger then your nail,ontop of your nail and add a little pressure and try to hold still for about 20 seconds. 
5. Carefully peel off the newspapper,it should leave ink on the nail.
6. Finally coat with a clear topcoat to seel the ink.
7. Repeat this process for the rest of your nails.

You can also SWITCH IT UP by changing the base colour from white to say pink. It's all up to you.And walla! A set of Goergous tallons in minutes! I hope you love this look as much as me! <3


Gem
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Natural beauty-cos we're all beautiful XD

The Natural Look is a look i am all for as i think it looks so much better then piling on loads of makeup,not only does it clog pores it hides the real you.

In this post i have taken natural beauty to the extreme!

Alot of youths buy beauty treatments from stores (they can be full of chemicals that are actually not good for your body) so why not make your own,not only will you know whats going in it,it is SO fun to do!

And make it more interesting by planning a home spar day with your mates! whats not to love <3
(note-just scroll to the ones relevant to you or you will get board js)

FACE MASKS
These face masks are easy and feel so refreshing on a warm summers day!

Face mask for dry skin

 

Bananas carry lots of vitamins that are beneficial to your skin, and their natural acids help remove dead skin cells to brighten your complexion,and moisturise your skin.

• 1 banana
• 1 tsp. honey

Mash up the banana with the honey and apply the mixture to your cleansed face and neck, avoiding the eye area. Leave on for 15 minutes and rinse.i tried this and it leaves your skin so soft its amazing! :)

Face mask for oily and spot prone skin

Ingredients:
1 green apple, grated
1 mashed pear
1 tablespoon of organic and low fat yogurt

How to apply?
Apply the facial mask on your face for about 15 minutes. Afterwards wash the face with warm water and then with cold one.

The mask benefits:
The yogurt adds your skin cells essential proteins, the pear gives your skin smoothness and the apple clears up the pores and makes them smaller so makes an excellent oily skincare ingredient.


Face mask for glowing skin
•Honey 2 tblsp
•lemon 2 tblsp
Preparation:
Mix both the ingredients and apply on your face for about half an hour. Wash your face with water

Strawberry Mask-Blemishes

mash two strawberries and spread them over clean,dry skin.leave on for 5 minutes.the strawberries erase blemishes because they're high in salicylic acid,the active ingredient in most over-the-counter acne treatments.the strawberry seeds will slough off rough patches caused by blemishes for instantly smoother skin.

Daily Blemish-Busting Mask

Apply a teaspoon of honey and a teaspoon of orange juice to blemishes.leave for 5 minutes before rinsing.this will help get rid of the bacteria and excess oil.

Natural Hair Treats

Hair Reviver 
mash a ripe mango with one table spoon of plain yogurt,add two egg yolks.
blend and spread over hair.cover with plastic wrap or shower cap and leave on for about twenty minutes.shampoo out thoroughly.

Shine-Booting Conditioner
Brew a cup of tea  in a flavor close to you hair colour.
Blond/ chamomile
Brunette/black currant
red/orange pekoe
mix equal parts of tea with hair conditioner.
use once or twice a week.

Add Hair Volume
Steep a bag of nettle tea in a cup of water and apply to clean and conditioned hair while damp.Nettle coats and thickens your hair shaft.

Dandruff Treatment
Boil 2 table spoons of dried thyme in a cup of water.cool,strain,and pour over your scalp,don't rinse out.thyme has antiseptic properties.

Naturally Beautiful Lashes
Drizzle a bit of olive oil on a toothbrush or lash comb and gently comb lashes for a darker glossy look.



Hope you have an awesome time trying these out!

Gem
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