FOTD: Christmas Make-Up: Leopard Print Eyes and Russian Red Lips

Hello Lovelies!

Long time no speak, sorry for my lack of posting lately, I've been snowed under (couldn't resist a winter pun) with work lately and finding the time, and the energy to post has been a bit of a mission.

I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas, got all you wanted, and most importantly had wee break with your nearest and dearest.

For Christmas this year, I received, among other things, a gorgeous leopard print skater style dress.

 You know I love a little bit of leopard, so I thought, 

what better make-up to team it with than even more leopard!

Also, when I attended the Scottish Blogger's Meet last week, and had an extremely drunken yet hilarious time, I decided to treat myself to an item that had been on my Lust List for an age, MAC Lipstick in Russian Red. 

Everyone who has ever raved about this lipstick has been right, it really is the perfect red: blue-toned, matte and packing a hell of a punch in the colour department, 

if you only ever buy one red lipstick, get Russian Red!

It really isn't Crimbo without a dodgy Christmas Cracker Hat.

My hair is straight in this photo! 
Which is becoming something of a novelty for me, not only unusual as keeping my naturally curly hair straight in the damp is near impossible, but I'm always swayed to curly/wavy styles, GHD you styling temptress!
Desperately need my hair dyed. 

I say need, but really, only I notice it, it's just been looking a bit faded and wishy washy,

plus you can't beat new hair to feel fab about yourself.

Onto the look, after a recent make-up splurge in good ole' Superdrug, I have added to my already over-flowing make-up box/carrier bag as I'm currently visiting family, so I have quite a few new additions! 

Expect a few Reviews and Haul posts to be creeping onto your radar soon.

Products Used:

- 17 Photo Flawless Primer

- Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation in Shade 52

- Bourjois Healthy Mix Concealer

- Rimmel Clear Complexion Powder in 021, Transparent

Contour:

- MUA Pressed Powder in Shade 4

- Maybelline Dream Touch Blush in 02 Peach

- L'Oreal Paris True Match Blush in Innocent Flush

- MeMeMe Blush in Coral

- Benefit Highbeam

Leopard Print + Eyes:

- HD Brows Kit in Vamp

- MUA Clear Mascara Shade 01 (Used as Brow Gel)

- No7 Lash Adapt Mascara

- Black Liquid Eyeliner

- Urban Decay Naked Palette, Various Browns and Golds

- Collection 2000 Luscious Lashes Glam Volume

Lips:

- Rimmel Exaggerate Full Colour Lip Liner in 024, Red Diva
- MAC Lipstick in Russian Red

The method for the leopard print eyes is exactly the same as my leopard print masquerade mask tutorial, 

only on a smaller, more detailed scale, and only letting the eyeshadow reach the brows.

I know this look is very wild, though it was Crimbo! 

And if you can't go all out for Christmas then when can you?

I love Russian Red, the colour lasted all throughout my Christmas Meal, 

without so much as even leaving an imprint on my glass!

Was Santa good to you all?

And are you brave enough to sport leopard print and red lipstick?

I think there can be a very fine line between out-there and tacky, especially when you have red lipstick, false eyelashes and leopard print a la Bet Lynch, but doesn't everyone love a bit of tarty tack?

Now, my obsession with all things leopard print may be clouding my beauty blogger vision, but I think this look is kinda classy, with a wild edge, of course.

What do you think?

M x

Don't forget to enter my new giveaway, you could win The MUA Immaculate Collection, that's a whopping 24 eyeshadows!!

FOTD: Soft and Casual Smokey Eye

Two different poses in two days - I really am spoiling you!

As part of my shake-up my make-up challenge, after I gave you retro look overload (see here, here and here), I decided to go back to Beauty School Basic's with a soft smokey eye. 

It really is a classic, and I'm sure you can see why - rock it up with a leather jacket and ripped jeans, or pair it with your favourite little black dress, the possibilities are endless. Even better, it suits practically every skin tone, and adds effortless cool. To put it quite simply, you need to have this look up your sleeve.

I've toned down the eye, but feel free to abuse your eyeliner, the more smudged you get, the cooler you'll look, 
(don't have a smudging brush - use an earbud).

I'll list the products below, (including my new 17 Wild Metallic Cream Eyeshadow and my freebie Estee Lauder Double Wear from my Glasgow Haul), but if you would like to see a tutorial, then just ask.

Products used:

Base:

- 17 Photo Flawless Skin Primer

- Estee Lauder Double Wear in Ecro

- Collection 2000 Sheer Loose Powder in Translucent

- Soap & Glory Concealer in Light

Contouring:

- Benefit Blush Coralista

- MUA Pressed Powder in Shade 4

- Benefit Highbeam

- Cream Blush from 17 All About Nude Palette

Eyes:

- HD Brows Kit in Vamp

   - MUA Mascara Shade 1 Clear (Used as Brow Gel)

   - MUA Black Contour Pen

   - Sleek I-Divine Palette in Storm, Matte Black

   - Wet n Wild Eyeshadow Trio in Don't Steal My Thunder (Smokey Eye Palette)

   - Benefit They're Real Mascara

Lips:

- MAC Please Me Matte Lipstick

Have you perfected the smokey-eye? 

How do you wear it, rocked-out, or glammed-up?

M x

Also, Don't forget to enter my Christmas Giveaway, bundle of prizes include Bourgois, Eyeko, MUA and Forever 21.

FOTD and a Cheeky Fringe

Yes, I have a full fringe!

However, it's nothing new, I've actually had it since before I started this blog.

I just don't like it very much and always wear it to the side, 

but it's growing out now so I thought I better get my use out of it while I still can.

Do you like it?

Today is quite a natural FOTD, rosy cheeks and subtle eyes. 

I left my hair in its natural curly state, then straightened and ruffled my fringe.

Products Used:
Base: 

- 17 Photo Flawless Skin Primer.
- Loreal Paris Infallible Foundation Matte Finish in Porcelain

- Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua in B20

- Collection 2000 Sheer Loose Powder

- Cream Blush from 17 All About Nude Palette L.E

Contouring, Cheeks and Lip:
- Benefit High Beam

- MUA Pressed Powder in Shade 4

- Benefit Bella Bamba Blush

- MAC Please Me Matte Lipstick

Eyes:
- MUA Heaven and Earth Palette.

- HD Brows Kit in Vamp
- MUA Mascara Shade 1 Clear (Used as Brow Gel)

- No7 Lash Adapt Mascara Black

So what do you make of my full fringe? Let it grow out, or give it a trim?

M x

Also, Don't forget to enter my Christmas Giveaway, bundle of prizes include Bourgois, Eyeko, MUA and Forever 21.

LUST LIST No1

Just a mini wishlist this week as I was rather naughty with my bargainess yet hefty Superdrug Haul. 

Here's what I've been lusting after this week.

Mac Russian Red Lipstick £13.50

Just look at it.

Ah. Daddy Likey. 

I've been on the hunt for a blue-toned matte red lipstick for months and this lipstick ticks all the boxes. Even the name reminds me of a fur covered 1950's movie star sipping on a White Russian in between takes on set.

Perfect for retro looks and my favourite texture, but can I really justify £13.50 for a lipstick? 

No. 

Will I buy it anyway? 

Yes. Yes, I will.

Soap and Glory Kick Ass Concealer £10

I've not had a chance to try Soap & Glory Cosmetics yet, and they have been hyped all over the bloggisphere. 

What better way to dip my feet into the Soap & Glory Ocean than their Kick Ass Concealer? 

A brightening under-eye concealer, a blemish concealer, a transparent setting powder with puff applicator and a mirror, for £10! 

I need this in my make-up bag.

Topshop Pillow Talk £9

A soft baby pink that has already been compared to MAC's Cream Cup. 

I can't wait to pair this with Smokey smudgey eyes. 

I've never tried Topshop make-up, obviously I've been living under a rock for three years as these products are constantly raved about. 

Let's see if they're worth the hype.

Lush Love Lettuce  Face Mask £5.50

I love this facemask. 

I was really ill with a fluey chest infection a couple of weeks ago and this was an absolute lifesaver, I treated my skin to it every other day. 

Love Lettuce is a green exfoliating facemask with chamomile to sooth redness and banish blemishes. 

It might not be the prettiest or cutest Lush FaceMask, but unlike Cupcake which smells unsurprisingly like Cupcakes, Love Lettuce works. 

And after all, isn't it what's on the inside the really counts?

Have you tried any of these products?
What are you lusting for this week?

Don't forget to enter my Christmas Giveaway, bundle of prizes include Bourgois, Eyeko, MUA and Forever 21.

M x