Christmas Day Makeup

 

 

Firstly I would like to say I hope you all had a very merry Christmas! Today I thought I would share with you the makeup that I wore on Christmas Day, I guess this is sort of a Get Ready With Me, but more of a Whats on my Face type of post if that makes any sense. Anyway enough of me waffling on as always, onto the products!

Primer - Maybelline Baby Skin in Apricot

Foundation - Rimmel Match Perfection in 100 Ivory

Concealer - Rimmel Wake me Up in Classic Beige

Bronzer - Benefit Hoola

Eyebrows - Rimmel Profesional Brow Pencil in Black Brown

Eye Shadow - Collection Work the colour Eye crayon in Vintage Blush

Eyeliner - Collection Fast Stroke Liquid Liner

Mascara - Benefit They're Real

Lipstick - Rimmel Kate Moss 107

I know this is quite a lot of makeup to wear but, it was Christmas and that's quite a special day so I just wanted to wear a full face of makeup as I don't usually do! I hope you have a happy new year and thank you for reading! 

Festive Makeup Favourites

Some products I will look at this and instantly think Christmas, but some are a subtle hint of festivity. This post is a mix of both, some will scream Christmas and others not as much. I have put together a few of my favourite Christmas products, here they are!

Bourjois 3D Effect Lip Gloss in 06 Rouge Democratic

This is clearly a very festive lip colour. It's a bold red with a little but of shimmer. When it's is applied it isn't as bold but more of a wash or red, but it's definitely buildable. I love this at Christmas as red is just such a festive colour!

No7 Highlighter

I don't know why but I always associate sparkle and shimmer with Christmas, which is why I have chosen this gorgeous highlighter from No7. It's a very glittery highlighter and not for a subtle glow kind of person. This product would be gorgeous for a Christmas party!

M.A.C Lipstick in Speak Louder

Typically, Christmas would be a bold red lip kind of situation, but I think a deep pink would also be a nice different alternative. I have the shade Speak Louder which is a gorgeous bold pink but is still very wearable without being to bright. I will definitely be wearing this to Christmas Parties coming up!

Barry M Glamour Puss Palette

Once again, more shimmer! These colours a very different to what I would usually wear, there are some olive tones and also a purple shade! But the main reason I picked this was for the shimmery colours, I think they could make a gorgeous smokey eye! You wouldn't normally think of Christmas when you see this but I think it could work nicely!

Revlon Laquer Balm in Demure

The last product I have chosen is a pinky nude lip crayon with a subtle hint of glitter. Aside from reds and bold lips, I think it's nice to have a nude option! I really like this lip crayon as i would describe it as having a lustre finish (like the MAC lipsticks haha!) Which means it looks really natural and pretty.

So that is all my Christmassy products I have chosen! I hope you enjoyed this blog post and thanks for reading!

10 Things I love about Winter!

photo credit: weheartit.com but edited myself

Winter is probably my favourite season, I think its probably because Christmas is in this season and oh do I love Christmas! Winter is such a lovely time and here are 10 reasons why I think that:

1) It starts to feel like Christmas
2) I can wear warm and cute pyjamas
3) My bed somehow gets 10x more cosy
4) I get to drink hot chocolate more often
5) It gets dark around 4 p.m which most people hate but I love
6) I have an excuse to wear black clothes and dark lips
7) All the shops bring out their winter clothes and scarves
8) There is a chance that it just might snow
9) Its colder and rains a lot more
10) Warm baths filled with Lush products (and especially when Lush bring out their Christmas edition bath products

Top 5 Thursday - Autumn Nail Varnishes

 

 

 

 

I'm back again with a Top 5 Thursday post which is going to be a monthly thing. Last month I did my Top 5 perfumes and today I am going to tell you about my top 5 Autumn Nail Varnishes. When I think of autumn I think of burgundies, purple, reds and dark colours. I think my choice of nail varnishes really represents these autumnal vibes!

Bourjois So Lacquer in 24 'Rouge Escarpin'

If you're looking for a very sophisticated red then this is the one to go for. It applies very easily and smooth and you really only need one coat because it's so opaque. I think the quality of this nail varnish is great and it dries quickly to a gloss.

Essie Leading Lady

Glitters are perfect for the Christmas season and this gorgeous Essie nail varnish in the shade leading Lady is perfect for the festive season. It's a dark red plum colour with red glitters and I think this could look stunning on all the nails or as an accent nail. As usual for Essies, this nail varnish is great quality and needs about 2 coats but the results afterwards are lovely on the nails.

O.P.I Silver Shatter

This nail varnish is a top coat and has the crack/shatter effect similar to Barry am crocodile nails if you've ever tried that. It looks lovely on top of a bright red or simply white. I think the silver gives it a very winters feel which is why I think it's great for autumn. Only one coat is needed.

O.P.I Magazine Cover Mouse - Minnie Mouse Collection

I got this nail varnish in a set of 4 from the Minnie Mouse Collection, I feel like this nail varnish has the most festive feeling about it, I think its the gold sparkles in the red. This applies really nicely and only needs 1-2 coats. It is one of the O.P.I liquid sands so it has a sandy, gritty texture but looks great!

The last nail varnish doesn't have a name so I am unsure about the brand and shade; but it came in a set and I got it as a gift so I don't know where its from. But I think the colour is very autumnal, plums and berries are always on trend in autumn so if you can find a shade similar then please tell me!

There you have it, all my top 5 autumn nail varnishes, I don't have many autumnal shades as I have more of the bright spring and summer shades :( But thank you for reading and have a nice day, bye!