| MY GO TO FALL EYE

MAC VANILLA.MAC TEXTURE.MAC ESPRESSO

 

 

Quick and simple, my go to fall eye! This is hands down my favourite eye look this fall. So, for reasons unknown I sit looking at my makeup for at least 15 minutes thinking what eye look should I do today, and I constantly go for this. Its perfect with any lip colour whether it be pink-nude, red, purple or even a dark vampy red.

 

Lets get stated..

 

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Take a eyebase of your choice all over the lid, I used Mac Paint Pot in Soft Ochre.

 

|2|

 

Apply a cream coloured eyeshadow all over the eyelid and blend upto the brow bone, I used Mac eyeshadow in Vanilla.

 

|3|

 

Blend a mid-toned warm orange into and just above the crease as your blending colour also adding it under the eye, I used Mac eyeshadow in Texture.

 

|4|

 

Add a chocolate brown to the outer v of your eye then smudging it down to the outer third of your lower lash line, I used Mac eyeshadow in Espresso.

 

|5|

 

Finish with your favourite mascara and liner, I used Lacome Doll Eyes Mascara and Rimmel Khol Liner.

 

Mega Love

 

SOPHIE

 

xxx

 

 

  

 

 

 



|FALL SMOKES

NAKED 1 PALLETE | FALL SMOKES

 

 

 

Its that time of year again, all the leaves are falling off the trees, nights are growing darker and a dark smoky eye is a must! Whether your off out Christmas shopping (yes it is only 10 weeks away eeeeek) or on a girls nightout this look suits everyone either paired with a nude lip or vamp it up with a dark berry lip. Its great for fall!

 

Soooooo.. yesterday I was off out shopping and decided to dig into my eye shadow pallets and I came across my old favourite Naked 1! After seeing all the warm gold tones I just had to use it! And this is what I came up with!

 

Lets get started ..

 

*Start of with a primer I used MAC Soft Ochre Paint Pot so the shadows stayed in place all day and the colours turned out more vibrant. (NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil would be a good alternative)

 

*Next blend Naked into the crease until fully blended out (use a big fluffy brush if possible)

 

*Then add Buck directly into the crease keeping it sharp but blended (smaller denser brush if possible)

 

*Next pack Smog all over the eye lid with Half Baked in the centre.

 

*Then add Dark Horse to the outer V of the eye and slightly blend into the crease.

 

*Next add Virgin on the brow bone and the inner part of your eye.

 

*Finish with mascara and black eyeliner on the top and bottom inner line.

 

Loreal Telescopic Mascara

Lancôme Eyeliner

 

Hope this isn't head baffling! I talk to much :)

 

mega love

 

SOPHIE

 

xxx

 



|BEAUTY TIPS & TRICKS

HOW TO MAKE YOUR BOTTOM LASHES APPEAR THICKER!

 

Using: Loreal Telescopic Carbon Black Mascara &

Collection Liquid Liner

 

 

THATS RIGHT ! Dots can make your bottom lashes appear thicker! I have seen this all over my Instagram the past couple of days and I figured why not share it, by drawing on small little dots under your natural lashes either with pencil liner, gel or liquid it can make them look fuller. I find with my eye shape and perhaps them little buggers we call fine lines I don't really suit shadow under there so this gives your eye look a lil something else.

 

Try it, its great!

 

mega love

 

SOPHIE

 

xxx



| DIORSKIN STAR FOUNDATION! MY THOUGHTS ?

DIORSKIN STAR FOUNDATION REVIEW!

LOVEIT? OR HATEIT?

 

Sooo... I recently went to a Dior counter to purchase my first ever Dior foundation! which to be honest, I can not believe it has taken me this long to actually get off my bum and go! The women at the counter was super kind and helpful and recommended I try the new DiorSkin Star Foundation. She went on to tell me it creates a beautiful light reflecting glow on the skin whilst keeping skin looking natural with a lightweight feel. After hearing the words glowing skin I was sold!

 

Colour: 011 (Pale yellow toned shade)

 

I have currently been wearing this foundation for 4 weeks now and I can honestly say it does what it is meant to! My skin is left looking healthy, glowy and natural without the feeling I'm wearing a layer on my skin. It has reasonable coverage considering it is so lightweight and the finish is beautiful. I have normal/oily skin and I find it doesn't wear off a great deal during the day like some other glowy foundations! This foundation has enough coverage to even out your skin tone i.e. redness/pigmentation as well as small blemishes.

 

This Dior foundation is easily buildable without looking cakey, have a wide selection of shade and also offers a sponge to be bought separate.

overall, I LOVE IT!

 



| BARE MINERALS BARESKIN FOUNDATION REVIEW

BARESKIN

PURE BRIGHTENING SERUM FOUNDATION

 

 

 

I know I'm a tad late on the BareMinerals BareSkin Foundation bandwagon but I just had to give my thoughts and opinions on it. So, I have had this little bad boy for a couple of weeks now and can honestly say I love it! It creates a beautiful glowing finish that looks just like skin!

 

WHAT IT SAYS ON THE WEBSITE!

 

*Ultra-thin, silky texture

 

*Reveals bright, more even skin-tone

with a no-makeup look and feel

 

*Skin-loving formula

 

 

I have normal to slightly oily skin but it works wonders to give a natural even finish, I can hands down say this would be perfect for those of you with very-dry/dry/normal skin as it leaves skin feeling moisturised without that cakey feeling. Bare Minerals have also designed a brush to accompany the foundation which retails for £24 although I just use my Real Techniques Buffing Brush which works wonders.

 

This foundation is designed to improve your skin over time, I have noticed it did not break me out like some foundations and skin has continued to stay normal. To put this foundation to the test I applied it before work to see if it could handle the high temperatures of working in a restaurant! However, it did go more oily compared to other foundations I have but I can honestly say that didn't bother me one bit as I always carry my Rimmel Stay Matte Powder in my handbag for touch ups.  

Colour: Bare Ivory

Price: £26

 

PROS

 

*Light-weight

 

*Natural finish

 

*Yellow based

 

*No Breakouts

 

*Brightening effect

 

 

CONS

 

*Goes slightly oily throughout the day

 

 

Would defiantly recommend!

Sorry for the ramble but hope this helped!

 

xoxox

 

SOPHIE 



CUPCAKE OVERLOAD ! X

OREO CUPCAKES

Baking day with mam!

 

 

We all know summers over :( but who doesn't love the cold dark nights snuggled on the sofa in your onesie with a cup of hot chocolate and a nice cupcake to go with all the new seasons starting in the fall. VAMPIRE DIARIES !

 

Sooooooo...

 

Today I was sat there scrolling through my Facebook on my day off dying of boredom when I seen the best looking cupcake know to man. Well, this got me thinking why don't I give it a bash and make some myself! So, off I went to Morrisons supermarket to buy all the stuff needed to make these oh so lovely cupcakes I had pictured in my head. THEN! Even better I decided to share how to make them on my new blog.

 

 

Apparently I forgot to snap a pic of the eggs flour and all that other good stuff needed for cupcakes! Sorry !! xx

First..

 

*Preheat oven to 180'c

*Place cupcake cases in tray

*add one full Oreo to each case

Then..

Mix

 

*125g caster sugar
*135g unsalted/baking butter, softened

*85g self raising flour
*hot chocolate powder (has much as you want)
*1/4 tsp bicarbonate of soda
*pinch of salt
*2 large free-range eggs
*1 & 1/2 tbsp whole milk
*1/4 tsp vanilla extract

 

until soft without bumps or lumps haha.. then place into cupcake cases over Oreos then into oven for 20 minutes! Remember to set a timer I burnt the first batch!!

Whilst their cooking..

Mix

*200g unsalted/baking butter, softened
*1/4 tsp vanilla extract
*1/2 packet of crumbled up Oreos!

*3 tbsp whole milk

*450g icing sugar, sifted



 

Put in piping bag and keep in fridge whilst cakes a left to cool.

 

Now decorate how you like! Make sure cakes are completely cold before adding your frosting!!!

 

Have fun!

 

Love Sophie xxx