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: Please Vote For Me In The Carmine i-Pout Competition CLOSED

CLOSED.
Thank you for all votes/likes, unfortunately I didn't win, but was a runner-up.
I really appreciate you all taking the time to vote for me.
Thanks again.


Hey Lovelies,

Can I ask you all a big favour?

Could you please vote for me in The Carmine Beauty Box New Cid i-Pout Challenge?

If I win I could get a big bundle of New CID Cosmetics, 

and I would of course run a wee giveaway so you could win some too :)

Here's the pic of me wearing my i-Pout, in a unique way.

Products Used:

- Rimmel Match Perfection Foundation in Shade 100, Ivory

- Rimmel Match Perfection Concealer in Shade 010, Ivory

- Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation in Ecro

- Rimmel Clear Complexion Powder in 021, Transparent

Contour:

- MUA Pressed Powder in Shade 4

- L'Oreal Paris True Match Blush in Innocent Flush

- Benefit Blush Coralista

- Benefit Highbeam

Leopard Print + Eyes:

- HD Brows Kit in Vamp

- Benefit They're Real Mascara

- No7 Lash Adapt Mascara

Lips:

- Rimmel Exaggerate Full Colour Lip Liner in 024, Red Diva
- New CID Cosmetics i-Pout Lipstick in Scarlet

I wouldn't normally ask, but it's one of those 'the most 'likes' win' competitions, and seeing as I'm a bit of a loner who only has just over 100 Facebook friends, I don't really stand much of a chance without you bunch of gorgeous people!

So if you'd like to make my day, please vote here, 

all you need to do is click 'like' and you need never see my ugly mug again. 

It'll take less than 10 seconds, and I would really appreciate it.

Pretty please with a cherry on top?

Thank you.

M x

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

FOTD: Leopard Print Masquerade And I Finally Got Naked!

It's been a while, but I'm back with a bang!

I have a new job that I'm still adjusting to, but I've missed you lovely people, 

so I needed to come back with something special.

I received my Naked Palette through post the other day, 

after buying it in a BuyaPowa Bargain Bonanza for only £25. 

See here.

I realise I'm about two years too late for the Naked Palette Party, 

but I believe it really is a must have palette to own. 

I've had a look at the newly released Naked2 Palette, 

and decided I don't need to purchase it, there are too many dupes, 

and only a couple of original colours. 

Swatches and comparisons of Naked2 can be see here on Temptalia.

So what did I try first? A soft neutral eye? A smokey-brown?

Nope, I jumped straight in and decided to be a leopard.

I was heading to a Masquerade Party on Saturday, and being too stingy to fork out for a mask, 

I decided to try something a bit different and paint my own in make-up.

Of course this look isn't for everyone, but you can tone it down to just the eyelids for a night out.

As I was in such a rush, and to be honest, wasn't too sure whether it would work or not, 

I didn't take step by step pictures, but it is extremely easy to do.

Products Used:

- Rimmel Match Perfection Foundation in Shade 100, Ivory

- Rimmel Match Perfection Concealer in Shade 010, Ivory

- Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation in Ecro

- Rimmel Clear Complexion Powder in 021, Transparent

Contour:

- MUA Pressed Powder in Shade 4

- L'Oreal Paris True Match Blush in Innocent Flush

- Benefit Blush Coralista

- Benefit Highbeam

Leopard Print + Eyes:

- Urban Decay Primer Potion

- HD Brows Kit in Vamp

- Urban Decay Naked Palette, Most Shades

- Unnamed Black Liquid Eyeliner

- Benefit They're Real Mascara

- No7 Lash Adapt Mascara

Lips:

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

- Rimmel Kate Moss Collection, Lasting Finish Lipstick in 01

Method:

- Apply your base, (foundation, concealer, powder), as normal.

- Put eye primer on any areas you would like to to paint.

- Apply a gold-toned brown to the area you want to add your spots to.

- Take an array of darker browns from the palette and apply in small strokes. I used a small concealer brush to apply, sweep the tip of the brush over my face in short motions.

- Using the same method, apply the golden colours to your face.

- Line your eyes with black liquid eyeliner, in a cat-like flick.

- Now, onto lining your leopard marks, go round any spots you've made in a controlled yet messy looking fashion. Aim for an unorganised, disjointed circle.

- Curl your lashes, and coats with lashings of mascara.

- Finish with a bold red lip, line your lips with red lip liner and fill. Then go over with red lipstick, straight from the bullet. The new Rimmel Kate Moss Collection Lipstick in 01 is my new favourite red, it's matte, and packs a hell of a punch.

I love this look, it's not very often you get a chance to go all out and embrace your wild side!

It's out-there, but it's also very classy and sexy, with a hint of danger.

Will you be daring enough to try this look?

And, do you think the Naked2 Palette is worth buying?

M x

P.S, My new giveaway prize has arrived, and will be announced as soon as I reach 150 followers. 

I have 148 Followers at the moment, and I'm being really OCD and waiting for those extra 2 lovelies to follow. 

So if you're hovering over the follow button then, 

what are you waiting for? 

Click it :)

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

FOTD Drinks In Glasgow

Sorry about the weird expression, I took this photo just as I was about to head to Glasgow on Tuesday and as usual I was running late. 

I know I'm being a bit of a one-trick pony lately with my FOTD, but it is my go-to look for a night out. 

I promise though I will mix it up a little more, and I love your suggestions so keep'em coming.

Products used:

Base:

- 17 Photo Flawless Skin Primer

- Loreal Paris Infallible Foundation Matte Finish in Porcelain

- Collection 2000 Sheer Loose Powder in Translucent

- MUA Brush-On Concealor Pen

Contouring:

- Benefit Blush Coralista

- MUA Pressed Powder in Shade 4

- Benefit Highbeam

Eyes:

- HD Brows Kit in Vamp

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

- Sleek I-Divine Palette in Storm

- No7 Lash Adapt Mascara

- Maybelline Eye Studio Gel Liner in Black

- Rimmel 1000 Kisses Lip Liner in 021 Red Dynamite

Lips:

- Rimmel 1000 Kisses Lip Liner in 021 Red Dynamite

- MUA Lipstick Shade 13

What looks would you like to see me do? Smokey-Eyes? Colour Blocking? 

Help me shake-up my make up and let me know in the comments below. 

If you liked Kayleigh from Addict For Dramatics Beauty's recent Guest Post on my blog, and would like to write a Guest Post to appear here, please email me beautytothemax@hotmail.co.uk

M x

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

Retro Inspired FOTD

(Excuse the bemused expression and scruff of babyhair).

I've been wearing my hair in its natural curly state this week, so I thought what better to team soft curls with, than retro make-up.

This look never fails to make me feel glam, and whenever I'm having a particularly bad and cruddy day, I slick on some red lipstick and I'm ready to face the day.

Products used:

Base:

- 17 Photo Flawless Skin Primer

- Loreal Paris Infallible Foundation Matte Finish in Porcelain

- Collection 2000 Sheer Loose Powder in Translucent

Contouring:

- Loreal Paris True Match Blush in Innocent Flush

- MUA Pressed Powder in Shade 4

- Benefit Highbeam

Eyes:

- HD Brows Kit in Vamp

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

- MUA Heaven and Earth Palette

- No7 Lash Adapt Mascara

- Maybelline Eye Studio Gel Liner in Black

Lips:

- Rimmel 1000 Kisses Lip Liner in 021 Red Dynamite

- MUA Lipstick Shade 13

What is your go to look when you need a bit of everyday glam? 

M x

Oh, by the way, what do you prefer for FOTD, pictures of products used, or just text?

Halloween Make-Up Tutorial: Owl/Bird of Prey

Happy Halloween! 

Today is my last Halloween Tutorial until next year, and I've loved doing them. It's helped kick my blog off with a bang, and when else do you get the chance to be creative and go wild? 

Speaking of being wild, today's tutorial is an Owl, yes, A OWL BRUV! 

(Anybody else seen Phoneshop? Don't click if easily offended).

My friend Katherine phoned me up on Friday night, stressed to tears, because she had yet to find a Halloween costume for a party we were going to on Saturday. 

She didn't have any money to spend, and limited supplies, so being the lovely friend I am, (that and she promised to buy me a drink), I offered to do her make-up. 

Like I said, Katherine didn't really have a costume, so the make-up had to be the main attraction. 

Katherine, with her love of all things owly, decided to throw me right out of my comfort zone and asked to be an Owl. I'm not a make-up artist by any means, but wanting to help out a desperate friend, I uneasily agreed.

Here is the result:

Isn't she stunning?

Whadd'ya think? Not too shabby, even if I do say so myself. And Katherine loved it! 

If you want to recreate this look then here is a step by step tutorial and all the products used.

Products Used:

Base: 

- 17 Photo Flawless Skin Primer

- Classic Colours Snazaroo Face and Body Paint in White
- Loreal Paris Infallible Foundation Matte Finish in Porcelain

- MUA Pressed Powder in Shade 1

- Collection 2000 Sheer Loose Powder in Translucent

- MUA Pressed Powder in Shade 4

Feathered Flecks:

- MUA Heaven and Earth Pallette, Most Shades

Eyes:

- No7 Mini Teal Eyeliner

- Black Liquid Eyeliner

- Golden Browns Palette (Bought From A Euro Store in Spain)

- MUA Single Eyeshadow, Pearl Shades 12 and 9 (The Most Gorgeous Purple Duochrome)

- Sleek I-Divine Palette in Storm, Shades 6, 7, 9, 10, 11 and 12

- Rimmel 1000 Kisses Lip Liner in 021 Red Dynamite

- Benefit "They're Real" Mascara

Lips:

- Rimmel 1000 Kisses Lip Liner in 021 Red Dynamite

- NYX Lip Cream in Amsterdam 

- Sleek I-Divine Palette in Storm, Shade 12

Technique:

- Firstly, (after applying primer) using a foundation brush I mixed Snazaroo Face Paint in white and Loreal Infalliable Foundation in Porcelain and applied all over the face, setting with Loose Powder.
- Katherine requested the eyes had a touch of Black Swan about them, so using my Rimmel lip liner in Red Dynamite I underlined the eyes and smudged. I then drew around the eyes in black eyeliner, taking a line from the side of the nose to above the eyebrow and into the hairline. 
- Next I filled in the outlined eyeliner using a matte black eyeshadow, then went over with MUA Shade 12. After that, I started to add flecks of colour using a flat lip/eyeshadow brush. I used my Sleek Storm Pallette as detailed above, and also added MUA Shade 9 and No7 Teal eyeliner.
- To create a softer, feathered effect to the eye, I blended the shape outwards with gold eyeshadow. Then using an array of browns and golds from the products above the gently flicked the eyeshadows towards the temples.
- To add a fluttery look, I used Benefit's They're Real Mascara.

- To make the face look feathery, I used my lip brush again, and softly stroked various colours from MUA Heaven and Earth Palette. Moving in outward in different directions, as seen above.
- To give a strong beak, I covered the lips using foundation and pressed powder then drew the desired shape with red lipliner. I then filled the beak shape with NYX Matte Lip Cream in Amsterdam, outlining with matte black eyeshadow to give a strong line.
- To finish, Katherine's hair was loosely curled and teased, adding feather hair accessories.

I think this look provides the perfect balance between theatrical and pretty, and am I the only one who thinks this would be a killer look for a Masquerade Ball?

I've been out the past two nights (Corpse Bride, fyi) and can't physically move from the sofa afford to go out tonight, so let me be nosey and live vicariously through you, 

what are your plans for Halloween?

And just to embarrass Kaffie, here is a very flattering picture of her mid-yawn. 

Sleepy Owl.

M x