Satin Taupe & Bubblegum Pink

Lately I've been loving liquid liner and flicks a lot and usually just do that. But I decided to add some eyeshadow because why not. I love how Satin Taupe can be lightly applied and blended to make it a more wearable look for day time. I chose one of my favourite Rimmel lipsticks to go with it as I love the combination of pink and taupe. Hope you're all having a great week!

Face:

NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer in Custard

Sleek Face Form palette in Medium:

contour & bronzer 

Eyes & Eyebrows:

MAC eyeshadow in Charcoal Brown

to shape and fill in my brows

Hema Tinted Eyebrow Gel

NARS Pro Prime Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base

MAC eyeshadow in Satin Taupe:

all over lid and blended through crease

Hema Soft Eyeliner liquid liner pen

Hema Black Waterproof Liner:

bottom lashline

Maybelline Lash Sensational mascara

Lips: 

Rimmel Kate Moss lipstick in 05

The Autumn Tag

Hi everyone! I felt like doing an autumn themed tag today, so I googled a few and picked my favourite. I ended up adding a few extra questions because the more, the merrier right? Hope you enjoy it and feel free to do it too! I tag Dani!

Favourite things about Autumn?

The cooler weather, the colours, Halloween and being cosy. Also the fact that it means winter and christmas are near!

Favourite Autumn drink?

Hot chocolate! Nesquik or Swiss Miss, to be precise. I also love gingerbread lattes but that's more of a winter drink. 

Favourite Autumn meal?

Anything that has butternut squash in it!

Favourite Autumn treat?

Halloween themed biscuits

Favourite Autumn candle?

I love this random candle that I found in TK Maxx last year. It's called Fall Festival by Empire Home.

Favourite Autumn scent?

The Dark Amber range by Zara Home smells amazing! Another favourite scent is Teck & Tonka by a brand called Esteban Paris. I also adore the smell of bonfires.

Go to moisturiser:

I don't really have a favourite moisturiser which is really bad. So if you have any suggestions, please let me know!

Go to lip product:

MAC lipstick in Captive or Rimmel Apocolips in Eclipse. (Blogpost here)

Go to eyeshadows:

any bronze or matte brown eyeshadow

Go to perfume:

Lancôme La Vie est Belle

Go to nail varnish:

Essie Bahama Mama

Go to outfit:

cosy jumpers, leggings and boots

Go to accessory:

my beanie 

Go to hair style:

loose waves or all pulled back into a high ponytail

Favourite band/singer?

I don't really have a favourite for autumn specifically but my current favourites are Bastille, Jetta and Daughter. I've also rediscovered my love for The Spill Canvas and Stars.

Favourite Halloween film?

I know it's technically a christmas film, but I love Nightmare before Christmas. I used to love (and still do) all of the Halloweentown movies and Hocus Pocus. This year I'll probably end up watching whichever horror film my boyfriend picks out though.

Favourite horror film?

Probably The Conjuring

Favourite scary TV show?

Release the Hounds and American Horror Story, but I also love when TV shows do Halloween specials.

Favourite activity?

Going for walks with my boyfriend and my dog, Molly, pumpkin carving/decorating and decorating my room with autumnal colours.

last years pumpkin creation

Favourite place to be?

Tucked up in bed with a hot chocolate, a few magazines and a cheesy Halloween film.

Top 10 Lip Products For Autumn/Winter

Hi everyone,

I thought I would put together my go to lip products for autumn and winter, like I did for spring and summer (link here). I love darker lip colours, but I don't limit myself to them and sometimes prefer a light/bright lip colour. It all depends on how I'm feeling that particular day and also which outfit I want to wear and what I do with my hair. I find darker lips look better with my hair up, whereas lighter ones don't really change whether my hair is up or down. 

Excuse the noticeable difference in lighting, it's been difficult recently what with the dark and dreary weather (which I actually like, apart from when it comes to taking photos!).

Hope you enjoy this blogpost! 

1. Rimmel Apocalips in 304 Eclipse

I have a love/hate relationship with this one, because I love the deep red, vampy colour but find it really difficult to apply. That could just be me because I'm not very steady, but it goes everywhere. I like to apply a few layers to make sure it's even. I love the feel of it and it doesn't dry out too much.

2. Clinique Chubby Stick Intense in 06 Roomiest Rose

My sister and her fiancé got me this for Christmas one year and I always use it when autumn comes round. I love chubby stick style lip products as they are so easy to apply and you can just throw it in your bag and reapply when needed. I don't even use a mirror when I apply it! It's the perfect colour if you want a subtle but dark lip and are too scared to try something even darker. 

3. Revlon Just Bitten Kissable in Crush/Béguin

This photo doesn't do this lipstick justice, as it's more purple in real life. I really love using this one when I'm in the mood for easy dark lips. It's slighter harder to apply than the Clinique one, but not as messy as the Apocalips one. Great for if you are on a budget.

 4. Soap & Glory Sexy Mother Pucker Gloss Stick in Plum Jam

This product is quite light and glossy, as the name suggests. I love the name of it and I feel like it's a perfect description for the colour. I applied it a few times when I took the photo, because that's how I usually wear it but one coat leaves a nice tint of colour.

 5. MAC Cremesheen Glass in Geo Pink

I got this lipgloss in a MAC Christmas set a few years ago, so I think it's limited edition. I don't usually go for orange colours but I really love this one. It's not a typical autumn/winter colour but I love it for days when I just want a bit of shine and a light colour. Plus I associate it with Christmas for obvious reasons.

 6. NARS Lipstick in Heat Wave

I featured this lipstick in my Top 10 for Spring/Summer, but I really love it for colder months too. It's basically an all year round favourite of mine. It can brighten up any look and you can't go wrong with red lipstick.

7. MAC Cremesheen Lipstick in Hot Gossip

Another lipstick to try if you aren't ready to commit to dark lips but want something autumn/winter appropriate. It's such a lovely light purple colour and I feel like it just makes any makeup look. 

 8. MAC Satin Lipstick in Captive

I would recommend this lipstick to anyone who wants a dark vampy lipstick but doesn't feel that purple suits them. It's a sort of muted purple/brown and I prefer it to real purple lipsticks. I adore the colour and on the days when I only apply mascara but want something to make it look like I've made more of an effort, this is my go to product.

 9. MAC Amplified in Girl About Town

Who says autumn and winter are all about dark lipsticks? I love using this colour, it's another lipstick for all the seasons in my opinion. I love how it looks with lots of liner.

10. MAC Matte Lipstick in Pink Plaid

In my MAC Lipstick Collection blogpost, I mentioned that this was my least favourite of the bunch. But I actually really love it for autumn and winter. I'm not sure why exactly, as it's very light, but it works. Another lipstick I love pairing with lots of liner.

L-R: MAC Cremesheen Glass, Soap & Glory Gloss Stick, Revlon Just Bitten Kissable, Clinique Chubby Stick, Rimmel Apocalips

L-R: MAC Pink Plaid, MAC Girl About Town, MAC Captive, MAC Hot Gossip, NARS Heat Wave

Getting Figgy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hi everyone!

Hope you all had a great weekend! I'm starting the week with another FOTD, and I thought it'd be nice to use some colour this time. I love purple eyeshadows on brown eyes, and thought it would also be really nice for Autumn. 

I started the look the same way as the last one, using the same brow products, concealer and eyeshadow primer.

After applying my NARS primer, I used Benefit's Creaseless Cream Eyeshadow in Get Figgy all over the lids. It's a really nice shimmery fig colour (would you believe!) and it applies really well and easily. 

Next, I applied NARS Eyeshadow in Ashes to Ashes on the outer corner of the eyelid and through the crease, then I blended it out a bit. This colour really doesn't show up well on camera, so the pictures don't really do it justice, but believe me, it is gorgeous.

Then, instead of my routine of black eyeliner, I decided to use brown instead. I think it goes really well with the purple, and it's not as harsh as black. I used the Rimmel London Soft Kohl Eyeliner in 011 Sable Brown on my top and bottom lashline.

To finish off the eyes, I used my new Maybelline The Colossal Volum' Express Smokey Eyes Mascara on my top and bottom lashes. I really like it so far, it didn't clump and left my lashes looking separated, full and fluttery. It didn't make them quite as long as the Chanel mascara I used last time, but I don't really, because I tend to use Maybelline mascaras for more natural looking lashes anyway.

Moving on to my cheeks, I used NARS Douceur, for a hint of colour, nothing too dramatic since there's a lot of colour on the eyes. I left my lips bare, apart from some lipbalm to moisturise them.

Hope you liked this look, let me know what your favourite Autumn colours are!