RAVE REVIEW ANYONE?

Hello Chickies :)

SO I have a RAVVVEEE review for you, in the mean of MAC coffee eye pencil. I must say I love this eye liner very much, like how much everyone love chocolate but its coffee haha (see what I did there?) This may be the best eye liner ever in my amateur opinion!
I have been looking for a really good black eyeliner but I then realised that really didnt suit me. I have quite small almond shaped eyes and fairly hooded eyelids so anything that would make my eyes look smaller isn't really ideal! I then ventured to the MAC store in Brighton, on a trip with the BF he patiently waited while I kind of bombarded the MUA with questions; whilst is my state of questioning and quest to make my eyes look bigger I came across coffee eye pencil, and even though coffee doesn't necessarily make my eyes look bigger its does make them look bluer, and that I LOVE! It really defines the eyes without the harshness of a black eyeliner, for the girlies with the same small eye problem (well not always a problem)!

The dark brown in the pencil really contrasted my eyes (which are a dark shade of blue) with it being the opposite colour on the colour wheel. Other pros to this pencil is that its really soft therefore making it really easy to apply and give a great pay off, and will last a long time as it is very pigmented and dark. The only con is that is doesn't stay on the waterline (but not many liners do) and the colour does drop under the eyes after a while (I am talking 9hrs +).

Have you tried any MAC eye pencils? Do you want to try any?

Until next time..

Jess x

My ALL time favourite Girl Crushes (Beauty and Style)

Hi Sugar!

Right as I have started my own blog I felt it appropriate to give praise where praise is due. This is My top 5 Beauty Inspirations, they all are fairly similar and I am going to start at number 5 and work my way up to my favourite. So without further a do....

NUMBER 5:

Cheryl Cole.

I love Cheryl, I know its a bit cliché because everyone (I am assuming) loves her. I tried out a really polished look as Cheryl always looks uber groomed and perfect, not a hair out of place. So I was going out on a big night out meeting the bf friends (que the look of dread!) and I thought what better way to look that uber polished and perfect just like Cheryl? I like the way her eyes are the main focus and you go straight to them when flicking through various fashion mags! She usually exhibits a brown/black smokey eye, very warmed toned and intense, although in past she has been known to have a love of a certain MAC lippy - girl about town to be exact, and obviously to complete my love for Cheryl I just had to purchase it, and I have worn it and I love it. It not only makes a statement look but it also make my teeth look ever so slightly whiter! The second point of focus is her hair again not a hair out of place. My hair didn't exactly turn out the cheryl way but it was close enough as I had five minutes to down a glass (or two) of rosé wine and get out the door! :) So in conclusion to my rant, Cheryl's uber perfection is definitely a look I aim for most days and sometimes it can be very simple but yet ever so complicated!

NUMBER 4: Jessica Lowndes

I am totally in love with 90210 its probably my favourite show of all time, addicted to the drama :). My favourite character is Adrianna, played by the beautiful Jessica Lowndes. I love her look she always looks effortlessly sex bombish if thats even a phrase!? She wears many many make up looks but always seems to pull it off which I love! She is a massive fan of lip colour, and doesn't just go for nudes which shakes up her look for the huge amounts of events. When she is on the red carpet she wears a simple eye make up and colourful lips but if her photo shoots she wears a dramatic eye, versatility is key! :)

Number 3: Mila Kunis

I admire Mila Kunis she is completely kick ass in my opinion she oozes confidence! I like her own take on the smokey eye look by using dark browns and golds its really makes her hazily eyes stand out and make them her main focus. She has that sort of hard girl image down but also that soft pretty image as well. In my opinion it makes you just want to be her friend that will be behind you when your shouting at your Ex or there when you want to go and get manicures and have cocktails! :)

NUMBER 2: Angelina Jolie

SO for years and years I wanted to look like Angeline Jolie! Ever since my first outing years ago with just my friends without mum and I went to see Tomb Raider at the cinema and ever since then I have looked at Angelina Jolie as a symbol of independence and growing up (I now realise I don't want grow up and stay young forever like peter pan) and with that in mind she became like a beauty icon. I haven't been a fan of her style, however her beauty I have been a massive fan; I wanted the iconic Angelina lips and the high cheek bones actually I quite secretly like my cheek bones (thanks mum). I have lost a lot of my 'hero worship' for her as the years have gone on and my style has changed, but with that said I still see her as a beauty icon and always will because she Angelina Jolie, nuff said!! I can safely say she was my first ever beauty girl crush!

Last but by no means least obviously as this is my NUMBER ! ... dun dun duhhhh! :)

KELLY BROOK

Kelly Brook is my ultimate icon, I think she oozes glamour, beauty and confidence all in one! SHe has a timeless look that I think is an excellent role model as she has a womanly figure that is admirable and isn't stereotypical. Her olden time (40's/50's/60's) look is unique among starlet nowadays, however is it completely achievable and I like the fact that her look can be found on the high street. She always looks lovely and is liked by both women and men which is rare! I just think she is fabulous! ALTHOUGH she has dyed her hair blonde which on the right person can look gorgeous for her I just don't think its suits her.. so she may be knocked of the top spot! Watch this space!

Until next time..

LOVE LOVE LOVE,
Jess

FOTD - Rushed Work Look

Hola Chicas

SO after a rushed morning of appointments, getting to work seemed like one big major rush! So with very little time to get on with my favourite part of the morning (doing my make up), I seemed to skimp on the eye make up and now I actually think I rather like my minimalist look. I think for 15 minutes I didn't do that bad! :) I used my MAC paint pot in bear studies alongs with bucked shadow from my naked palette in the crease accompanied with lashings of L'Oreal Telescopic mascara! :) I am keeping this 'look' in mind as it has been getting slightly warmer (I used that term "slightly warmer" very loosely, as I am writing this blog at it is pissing it down!) but if you want a fresh faced look and using a slight hint of colour I think that this look is rather okay!


So excuse the cheesy picture a quick snap at work! but let me know what you think of the minimalist-ness of the look :)

FACE -

Primer - Laura Mercier Oil Free Primer
Foundation - Laura Mercier Silk Creme foundation in Medium Ivory
Concealer - MAC Select cover up in NW20
Setting Powder - MAC MSF Natural in Medium

Bronzer - Chanel Bronze Universal
Blush - NARS Madly
Highlighter - Laura Mercier Rose Bronze

EYES -

MAC Paint Pot in Bear Studies
NAKED Palette (Buck and Virgin)
MAC Eye Kohl in Teddy

and L'Oreal Telescopic Falsies Mascara

LIPS -

Estee Lauder Long Wear Lipstick in Blush

Until Next Time..

Jess x

Starting my Blog... With a TAG!

Hey Chickies.
Well after much umming and arring wether to start a blog I finally after month and months I have caved, I brewed myself a lovely cuppa tea grabbed a packet of Borbon Biscuits and now I am venturing out and starting my very own beauty blog and what better way to get to know me and decide wether my blog is worth a read with a cuppa tea and some Borbons than to let you know what sort products I like using at the moment, and also I though it would be really fun to do this post for my pleasure and hopefully yours. So without further a do...

What I am using at the moment!!


Shampoo: Herbal Essences - Beautiful Ends Shampoo for Damaged Hair.

What I want to try: Liz Earle Shine Boosting Shampoo (Your thoughts?)

Conditioner: Herbal Essences - Beautiful Ends Conditioner of Damaged Hair.

What I want to try: Liz Earle Shine Boosting Conditioner

Styling products: I use a fair few styling products so here goes..
- Label M Protein Spray
- Bead Head - After Party smoothing cream
- Bed Head - Head Rush Shine Spray
- Herbal Essences Beautiful Ends Hair Mask
- James Brown Fabulous Photo Intensive Treatment
Obviously I do not use all of these in one go, but I do use these when I really fancy a pamper ( which is very often ) I have re-purchased and re-purchased the two bed head products for so many years now I have lost count I LOVE THEM, I am yet to form an opinion on the Label M Protein Spray

Shower Gel/Body Wash: Clean on Me Soap and Glory Wash or Body Shop Strawberry Exfoliating Body wash

Body moisturizer: Soap and Glory - The Rightous Butter or Body Shop - Strawberry Body Butter.

Deodorant: Soft and Gentle Aromatherapy Antiperspirant

Fake Tan: None. If I am out Superdrug Soltan Tan Moose

Cleanser: Liz Earle Hot Cloth Cleanser (Cleanse and Polish)

Toner: Liz Earle Skin Boost Tonic

Exfoliator: I just use my Cleanse and Polish

Primer: Laura Mercier Primer - Oil Free Version

Foundation brush: I Love my E.L.F flat top Powder brush is a complete staple!!

Concealer: MAC Select cover up in NC20 or Collection 2000 Lasting perfection

Powder: MAC Mineralize Skin Finish Natural in Medium

Blush: I swap and change but my usual.. in blush not down the pub :) is MAC Melba or Nars Madly Blush

Bronzer: Chanel - Soleil Tan De Chanel

Highlighter: Benefit High Beam or Laura Mercier Rose Brozer

Eyeshadow base: Urban Decay Primer Potion or MAC Paint Pots

Eyeshadows: II use different but I really like MAC Satin Taupe or my NAKED Palette

Eyeliner: I have a few but my favourite that I reach for most in MAC eyeliner in Teddy

Curler: I dont use one .. Que Gasps!

Mascara:L'Oreal Telescopic

Lipstick: I am loving the Estee Lauder Long wear lipstick in Blush its definitely my go to Lippy!

Lipgloss: Chanel Aqua Lumiere gloss in Freeze (No. 66)

Nail Colour: At the moment I am Shellac - ing it up! with French Polish Gels

So at the moment this is what I am wearing and Loving! :) I hope this give you an inside look into what sort of beauty addict I am !

Until Next Time..

Love Love Love. Jess x