Me and My Make Up

Illamasqua Pigment giveaway

2011-09-26T23:44:00.001+01:00

Hi everyone hope you are all ok.
Just wanted to let you know about a giveaway Jacie over at YGN is having. . All the info on how to enter and pictures of the 10, yes 10 Illamasqua pigments can be found by clicking on this link http://www.youvegotnail.com/?p=4011
It closes on 2nd October and is iternational so get in there quick.
Sorry for the lack of new posts they are coming soon-honest!
Take care and speak soon

Chanel,Tom Ford and By Terry lipstick giveawy

2011-09-15T00:38:00.000+01:00

Another great giveaway ladies, this time from Youvegotnail. Three lipsticks up for grabs are Chanel's Mademoiselle Tom Ford's True Coral and By Terry in Party Pink Heres the link if you want to check it out. Take care everyone
http://www.youvegotnail.com/?p=3911

Nail Polish Giveaway

2011-09-14T23:38:00.000+01:00

Hi guys hope you are all ok. Just wanted to let you know about a great nail giveaway i found over at shadowsnails blog. There are 3 prizes each contain a great selection of nail brands/colours . Take care everyone. Heres the link if you want to have a look
http://shadowsnails.blogspot.com/2011/09/1-year-blog-anniversary-giveaway.html

I'm baaaaack!!!!!!!!!

2011-06-26T00:13:00.000+01:00

HELLO EVERYONE! It's been a long long time since my last post so apologies for that and thank you for sticking with me. I just wanted to say there were good reasons that made me stop doing my blog/twitter and you-tube channel which I may go into another time. But i wanted to say that i will FINALLY be doing some new product reviews (a lot of Avon stuff as its the only make up I have bought for months) and new looks/tutorials as well as some other bits and pieces on my blog and yes i will be uploading a new video on you-tube very soon just need 2 work out some technical stuff.
Well I really need 2 head 2 bed now so apologies for not being around 4 a year but many thanks 4 waiting patiently till I came back.
Hope u enjoy my new posts
Take care
Meandmymakeup

Boots 17 Candy Collection Nail Polish Review

2010-04-04T19:15:00.001+01:00

Boots 17 has just added The Candy Collection to their Lasting Fix range of Nail Polishes and i think these 3 colours (there are more) are perfect for the Spring. From left to right we have

Mint Choc Chip - the most gorgeous pastel green (with a touch of blue?) and my favourite of the 3

Fairy Cake - A really pretty girlie mid pink that isn't too pale but isn't too bright either

Lemon Sherbet - This really does look like Lemon Sherbet! Yummy! But the colour does change slightly the more coats you use

Here's what they look like on (apologises for blurry photos).

Mint Choc Chip

Fairy Cake

Lemon Sherbet

So the colours are gorgeous but what about the actual nail polishes themselves?

I needed to apply 2-3 thin coats of each colour, as the first coat went on very unevenly - lots of streaks The second coat was usually enough to even out the coverage, but sometimes i needed a third.(you could try one thick coat but it takes ages to dry) This leads me to the two bug bears i have with this product

1) The Brush: it's like a really cheap paintbrush that leaves streaks all over your wall. I find the bristles stick together and don't really spread out over the nails, and sometimes shed (only the odd bristle here and there, but most annoying) Overall, I really hate the brush

2) The size of the Product: You get 8mls for £2.99. Yes it's cheap, but it's not a lot of product and if you use 2-3 coats each time, you could go through these very quickly. But it's a great size for travelling or if you never wear the same colour twice in a row

Although i kept forgetting to put on a topcoat, the polish had a very slight shine to it, which i quite liked.

It also does what it claims to do. It lasts for UP TO 5 days. I'm on day 5 and have 3 nails that haven't chipped at all, some have but only slightly (easily touched up) and only one that chipped badly. With a good topcoat it could last even longer. I should emphasise i applied thin coats and made sure each was dry before applying another one.

To sum up then, i think these are gorgeous colours which are perfect for the spring. Although the polish does go on unevenly, with 2-3 coats you get really good coverage, with a slight shine, that lasts for UP TO 5 days without chipping.and i would definitely recommend them.

DISCLAIMER

I bought these products myself, and have not been paid to review them.

Please bear in mind the opinions expressed in this review are 100% mine alone and your experience with these products may be very different.

Quick hello

2010-03-30T22:35:00.000+01:00

Hey guys just wanted to let you know about this great giveaway i came across, so be sure to check it out at
http://simplybeautifulyou.blogspot.com/2010/03/100-giveaway-take-peek-and-enter.html
also to let you know i will be posting lots of reviews here in the next few days so keep your eyes peeled
I will be posting 2 or 3 reviews as well as an update regarding my depression on youtube over the next few days.The videos are filmed, I am just finding it hard to edit them (it takes soooooo long) but want them up a.s.a.p
Thats it for now guys.
Take care and keep smiling
p.s dont forget to follow me on twitter

Face Of The Day - Daytime Smokey Eyes

2010-03-25T18:46:00.000Z

This is the look i wore yesterday when i went to get my hair coloured. I wanted a neutral look that would work with the red & darker brown i was having put it (which doesn't show in pictures but looks sooo nice in real life)

I used the day smoke colpors from the Too Faced Smokey Eyes Palette,but didn't follow the instructions, just did my own thing. I absouletly looove this look and will be doing a tutorial for it - it's super quick and easy. Hope you like it, it's one i'm going to be wearing a lot more often. The pictures were taken before i had my hair done.I took some pictures afterwards but the colours didn't show up:( so will try to take some more and post them tomorrow.

Thanks to everyone following my blog i really appreciate your support :)

Take care peeps

Products used:

FACE

Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation in No 51 Light Vanilla

Bourjouis Healthy Mix Correcting Concealer in No 51 Light Radiance

Maybelinne Dream Matte Powder in Ivory

EYES:

Smashbox Brow Tech in Brunette (brows)

Too Faced Smoky Eyes Collection (Day Smoke)

Cream from lashline to brow, Fawn on inner half of lid and crease, Bronze on outer half of lid and crease, blended together. Bronze applied with liner brush, on outer half of upper and lower lashline

Boots Natural Collection Lash build mascara in brown/black

CHEEKS

Chitchat bronzing pearls (no colour description)

Boots 17 Blush & Glow in Peaches & Cream

LIPS

Lancome Colour Fever Lipstick in Beige Loo (later switched to Rimmel London Stay Glossy lip gloss in All Day Seduction)

Bold Blue Eyes for Summer

2010-03-24T05:57:00.000Z

This is a look i came up with while playing with my new Sleek palettes - which i am loving! Expect a tutorial soon :)

Next blog will be a review of the Sleek Sunset Palette and i will also be showing you my new hair - i'm having it coloured a darker brown with a little bit of red worked through it. First time i've had my hair coloured for about 10yrs yikes!

I'm on twitter!

2010-03-22T16:06:00.000Z

I've finally caved and joined twitter and would love you to follow me so heres the link http://twitter.com/meandmymakeup expect tweets on make up bargains, hauls and how my depression and anxiety are affecting me through the day.

New name - same channel

2010-03-21T00:48:00.000Z

Hi ladies hope you are all well. Some of you may be wondering why i have changed the name of my blog. Basically it's because i wanted my youtube channel and blog to have the same title - to make it easier for people to remember and find me. When i first started my blog i wasn't able to have the name, so choose My Bargain Beauty Blog instead. But to be honest i was never entirety happy with it. So i am sooooo glad i can finally use Me and My Make Up. But let me know what you guys think

Guess which beauty guru i met yesterday?

2010-03-19T01:59:00.000Z

Well after my shopping spree (see previous post) me and my hubby went to grab a bit of lunch. Now this was a major achievement as we haven't been able to have a meal out (due to panic attacks) for 2-3 years. But i'd had my hair done and was feeling quite good. so we decided to take advantage of it and popped in Costa Coffee. No sooner had we sat down with our lunch,did i notice a rather familiar face heading towards the next table. After a few surreptitious glances, just to be sure (during which my husband thought i'd lost the plot) i finally managed to pluck up the courage to say hello to the lovely, professional make up artist, youtube beauty guru and blogger ( also a model in some of Pixiwoo's tutorials) TANYA BURR aka PIXI2WOO.) It was slightly surreal to say the least and although i kept the conversation brief (i didn't want to intrude on her lunch) i am pleased to say she seemed just as lovely in person as she does in her videos.And just as pretty. I must admit i did sit there thinking 'what does my make up look like, is my eyeliner half way down my face etc lol.
So next time you are out and about, just keep your eyes peeled.You never know you just may spot one of your favourite gurus

Make Up Hual

2010-03-19T00:52:00.003Z

Hello you gorgeous lot, i hope you are all well.Yesterday i managed to get to Superdrug and did some serious make up shopping I have done a haul video here's the link http://www.youtube.com/user/meandmymakeup?feature=mhw4 . So i'll just run through all the products , in the order of the photos below (am i the only one who cant get their photos set out how they want)

Gosh Primer
Rimmel London Perfect Match concealer in Ivory
Sleek eyeshadow palettes in Sunset and Acid
Saffron 12 eyeshadow palette
Collection 2000 Poptastic palette
The lushious L.E Sleek Bohemian Palette (notice the gorgeous artwork, and that the palette is white, not the usual black)
Collection 2000 Angelic palette
Collection 2000 Glam Crystals in Pizzazz
I also got 2 Sleek liquid liners (forgot to take photos - sorry) in Gold and Pastel Green (pastels are huge trends for spring/summer 2010)

I also got some gorgeous earrings and hair accessories, and today i got some new nail varnishes all of which i will share with you in another post. I will be reviewing most of these products over the next few weeks, first up will be the Sleek Bohemian palette
Hope you enjoyed this post, please let me know what you'd like to see on my blog, i really want your input.
Till next time ladies xxx

Face Of The Day

2010-03-09T17:06:00.003Z

Hello Ladies, hope you are all well.This is a look i came up with yesterday for a tutorial using Urban Decays Book Of Shadows. I love browns and greens together and the peachy gold tones under the brows really bring it all together and add some warmth. I am editing the tutorial at the moment, as soon as it's done i will post it here. Hope you like it, let me know what you think

PRODUCTS USED
FACE
Bourjouis Healthy Mix Foundation - Light Vanilla
Boots Natural Collection Cream Concealer (lightest one)
Maybelline Dream Matt Powder - Ivory

EYES
Urban Decay Book of Shadows - Shakedown on lid
Urban Decay Book of Shadows - Protest on lash line
Urban Decay Book of Shadows - Smog on crease
Urban Decay Book of Shadows - Scandal above Smog, blended up to brows
Too Faced First Base - under brows and around tear duct and inner half of lower lash line
Rimmel London Twist N LIne eyeliner (green)
Boots 17 Va Va Vroom mascara - black

CHEEKS
Chitchat Bronzing Pearls
Boots 17 Blush and Glow - Peaches and Cream

LIPS
Lancome Colour Fever Lipstick - Beige Loo
Too Faced Diamond LIpgloss - White

Face Of The Day

2010-02-15T18:24:00.000Z

Hi ladies, hope you all had a lovely weekend. I have been trying to do some videos over the weekend but am having huge lighting issues - so have ordered some daylight bulbs, which i really hope will improve the quality of my videos. I am also busy trying to edit a picture tutorial for you, which hopefully will be up soon.

Anyway here's my FOTD (actually it's from last week), it's a soft pretty look thats perfect for a date in the daytime, or if you just want to feel a bit girlie.

PRODUCTS USED
FACE
Covergirl Advanced Radiance Foundation in 115 Natural Ivory
Boots Natural Collection Loose Powder in Cool Translucent
EYES
Almay Intense i Colour Trio For Hazels (i think the label came off it's 3 purple shades)
Benefit Bad Gal Lash Mascara
CHEEKS
Astor 3 Tone Blush in 001 Pink
LIPS
Boots 17 Ultimate Volume Lipgloss in Barely Rose
Take care and keep smiling :-)

Pure Nail Varnish Review

2010-02-11T00:06:00.000Z

Hello my lovelies, hope you are all well. I haven't been up to doing any videos lately so thought i would do a review here instead. I picked up these gorgeous nail varnishes from the Factory Shop about a month ago. I'd never heard of Pure before but fell in love with the colours and they were all only £1 each! , The shades are Bright Green and Bright Pink. (Personally i don't think they are very bright, but hey that's just me) both are shot through with gold.

I'm wearing the green at the moment and love it. The brush covered most of my nail and gave an even finish. I could have got away with one coat but did two for a deeper colour. The first coat dried very quickly, the second took a bit longer but was still pretty quick.. The finish had a very slight sheen, not at all glossy, which was a bit disappointing as i love glossy nails. But thats soon remedied by using a glossy topcoat. I wore the pink one (sorry i deleted the photo doh!) without a topcoat , and it didn't chip for 3 days which i was impressed with.

You get 12ml of product - here's a size comparison with some drugstore nail varnish

The Barry M on the left is 10ml, the Rimmel 60 second is 8ml and the Rimmel Maxx (pale pink on right) is

is12ml.

As i said I hadn't heard of them before but i do know that Boots website are selling some Pure products at half price at the moment (i have no idea if Boots stores sell them) The nail varnish was £6.36 but is now £3.18 which i think is quite reasonable for the size. But i'm going back to The Factory Shop next week and hope to pick up some more for £1. Hope you enjoyed this, will be back with another review very soon. Till then take care

First post of 2010 - finally!

2010-01-15T15:35:00.001Z

Hello my lovelies, i hope you are all well and enjoying 2010. I do apologise for not posting anything for ages. My depression is bad at the moment and am currently in the process of changing medication - a long and difficult process. So my motivation to do anything is almost none existent.
But enough of that, i have bought a few things since my last post and will be telling you all about them very soon. I will also be doing some in depth reviews of drug store foundations, mascaras eye shadows, lip glosses and nail varnish. I will try and swatch products, but for some reason my camera is playing up so they may be a bit blurry.
Well that's it for now as i am about to go do a video for youtube and take some pictures for my next blog post - hopefully tonight
Till then, byeeeeeeeeeeee

Feeling sorry for myself

2009-12-07T12:06:00.000Z

Well i had to go to the dentist again this morning. I am petrified of the dentist and was having really bad panic attacks yesterday and this morning. I had a filling and two, yes TWO teeth extracted (extracted - thats a very threatning word) My dentist is a lovely lady who is really good with nervous people.My hubby held my my hand throughout. Unfortunately i gripped it so hard i actually broke it..........kidding! I did grip it so hard that it went numb though.The anasthetic is wearing off and it's getting painful
The dentist said i cant do housework etc for today and maybe tomorrow. How will i cope! lol. I cant have anything hot to eat or drink which is a pain as it is very cold at the moment so of course all i want is a nice cup of tea and a hot meal :-( Oh well at least i have food, which is more than a lot of other people have, so i will stop moaning now.
I tried to do a video last night but wasn't happy with it. Then i discovered that movie maker doesnt work properly on this computer anyway, which i am really fed up about.But hopefully my computer will be sorted out soon.
Well thats about it for now, take care my lovlies

Computer Trouble

2009-12-04T21:53:00.000Z

Well i am feeling a bit glum at the moment. Have had a bad week due to severe panic attacks and my depression is getting worse. Will be changing medication soon, which is a long, drawn out (and scary) process. And to top it all off, my computer has stopped working. We cant get anyone to look at it till middle of next week so for the forseeable future i will be sharing a computer with my hubby. This wouldnt be so bad if the computer wasnt like something out of the last century. It is soooo slow and half the time doesnt work properly.Also my husband has to do a lot of university work on it. So i will have limited access to it,This means i wont be able to update my blog or upload videos on youtube as often as i would like too. Well i better go now as hubby needs to do some uni stuff. Take care guys and hopefully will be back soon

2009-11-21T12:38:00.001Z

Ok i know this look is a tad bright and unblended, but it was my entry for Unlimited Elizabeths Inspired by colour youtube contest. She wanted people to do a very colourful look. Now i love bright colours and glitter so i decided to incorperrate the two. I had a lot of fun doing this look, but it was about one in the morning and i was soooo tired when i did the video, so i looked & sounded half asleep

To see just how bright and super sparkly this look was just click on this link

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hv9oUju2BVc

Please support victims of bullying

2009-11-18T16:52:00.008Z

Bullies. Most of us will have known a bully at some point in our life. Maybe they bullied us,a friend or family member.Or maybe we were the bully or hung around with them. Maybe it was verbal abuse, physical, mental emotional or a combination. Maybe the bullying didn't last long - or it went on for months even years.It could even be happening right now. It could have happened at school,work,home.
Or on the internet.
Sadly cyber bullying is on the increase at an alarming rate, especially on youtube because you can be totally annoymous.Now i just want to emphasize that i'm not talking about someone who has a different opinion to you, or the odd nasty comment like 'you are fat' etc.Thats a hater comment and all gurus (even the top ones) get them. The best thing to do is block them and dont respond. I am talking about people who will not leave you alone. They leave constant abuse on your channel,videos and even private messages.I have experienced it on youtube. It was so bad i had to report them to youtube to remove their channel - which was dedicated to hating me (i am not exagerating) and encouraged others to hate me. To say i was upset is an understatement. I cried and nearly deleated my channel there and then. But my hubby was very supportive (and angry) and i decided to make a video about it instead, I had lots of lovely encouraging comments that helped me move on.
Lately i have been getting some abusive comments (and messages) again. So i did another video about it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tp8efcqbSdQ
This time though, i was able to tell people about a new channel on youtube called beating the bully
http://www.youtube.com/user
This channel offers support to anyone being bullied. So i thought i'd blog about it too, in case anyone reading this is being bullied.
I just want to say thanks to everyone who has left encouraging comments on my channel, videos and messages in response to my video I do appreciate it and encourage you to support victims of bullying however you can.
Lecture over, my next post will be makeup related honest!

Dr Who I Love You

2009-11-15T21:02:00.000Z

I know this has nothing to to with beauty but i don't care.I have just watched the latest Dr Who episode, whilst curled up on the sofa with a blanket. I looooove Dr Who and think David Tennant is the best Dr yet. I just don't think anyone will come close. He manages to express so much through his eyes, especially sadness. This particular episode was darker than normal - which i liked.It was also extremely sad. I mean heart breakingly sad, as we see him falling apart at the end of the episode. David's last appearance as the Dr will be sometime over Christmas (i think) and rumour has it that Rose,Martha, Donna, Sarah Jane & Captain Jack will be joining David on his last adventure, i hope it's true! I just wish he wasn't leaving. The thing that really sets him apart (this is just my opinion) is how he can switch from comedy to drama in a split second. Thats really hard to do. I
Well i'll leave it there for now.
Take care guys

Prizes for my youtube 1000 subscribers contest

2009-11-08T17:12:00.002Z

Hey everyone i hope you are all well and having a nice weekend. My neck and face are no longer swollen yay! so feel a bit more confident doing some Youtube videos (link to channel in top right hand corner of my blog) . I have just uploaded my 1000 subscriber youtube contest and thought i'd give you a heads up on the prizes.There will be 3 winners.

3rd PLACE

Eden Palette - 4 layers 18 eyeshadows,1 lipcolour & 2 blushers (i think they are more like eyeshadows)

W7 Box Of Fun - 2 eyeshadows in white and a soft brown + 3 sheer mini lipglosses. - sealed

Too Faced eyeshadow duo in PoodlePuff a soft pink with aubergine

Boots 17 Metallic Eye Pencil in Green - this looks more like blue to me!

NYC liquid lipstick in Jessica (sealed)

Boots 17 pink make up bag

2nd PLACE
Eden palette

Smashbox Duo Eyeshadow in Smashing Blend a soft pink & a; soft grey

W7 Box Of Tricks - 15 large eyeshadows (green, brown & purples)
4 large lip colours &; 3 HUGE blushers

Boots 17, 5 Piece Brush Set
NYC Liquid Lipstick in Jessica
NYC Liquid Lipstick in Bari
(sorry about the bad photo quality )

1st PLACE

Smashbox Eyeshadow Duo in Smashing Contour (soft cream & teal)

W7 Paint Box - 77 eyeshadows (browns,greens,blues &; greys)

Eden Palette

Jemma Kidd Palette
One cream highlighter, 2 pressed eyeshadows, 1 loose powder eyeshadow (ice blue & very shimmery) 1 lipgloss

Jemma Kidd 4 Piece Travel Brush Set
2 Rimmel London lipglosses (sorry no picture)

If you like the look of the prizes and want to enter just click on this link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=De6LigymS8s
Take care

And The Winner Is........

2009-11-01T18:38:00.000Z

Congratulations Charly, you have won my first ever blog giveaway yay! So i just need your address and i will post your prize tomorrow. Sorry to those who didn't win.Don't be too sad, i'll be having another one soon. Also i will be opening my 1000 subscriber contest on youtube very soon Take care and thanks to everyone who entered

I'm being brainwashed byThe X Factor!

2009-10-31T22:39:00.001Z

Well i have been feeling ill and fed up all day. I really wanted to do some make up videos but my neck and face is still swollen so that was a no-go.
Anyway, as usual i settled down to watch The X Factor. Now i have a love/hate relationship with this show. I often spend the entire show moaning to my husband (who is soooooo not interested) yet i still watch it! Tonight was 'rock night' and i cant say i was impressed by any of them in particular (what the heck was Cheryl wearing?)
Then at the very end, John & Edward came on.
This is where the brainwashing happens, because i do think they should never have got through to the finals.However, i kinda look forward to seeing what they are going to come up with (at least they go for it, instead of just walking up and down or just standing there) Tonight they looked like extras from the teenage version of The Matrix, with some very dodgy eyeliner on. They sung a Queen song 'We Will Rock You'. Now i'm not a huge Queen fan, but even i thought this was not a good song choice. They sang some bits out of tune, missed out some of the words. So why oh why did i enjoy it? The only conclusion i can come up with is The X Factor has found a way to mess with my mind (as if it's not messed up enough already) So i will no doubt be watching the result show tomorrow, screaming at the tv if they get through again. Then next Saturday i will sit there glued to the tv saying - oh John and Edward were quite good tonight.....and the cycle will continue..........

Feeling Blue

2009-10-30T11:17:00.001Z

I am feeling very fed up and sorry for myself as i write this. I went to the doctors and dentist yesterday, to find the cause of my swollen neck and face.Turns out i have an infected tooth, which is causing the swelling (not to mention the agony when i try and swallow) so am on antibiotics and have to go back next Friday. I have to say my dentist is a lovely lady who is very understanding about my panic attacks and fear of dentists.

Anyway, i really want to do some videos for my youtube channel but am a bit self consious of the swelling.There's one video in particular i want to do.It's a contest celebrating getting 1000 subscribers yay!!!!!!. It's not a huge contest as i have bought everything myself and will be paying for the shipping (which could be very expensive as it will be an international contest)) but the prizes are nice. I am hoping to add another couple of bits but that depends on money.

I have re-launched the Migi Nail Art contest on youtube. The rules are less restrictive, so you don't have to own a migi nail art pen to enter now. So if any lovely people want to enter here is the link.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u39OTY6kMyg
Well thats it for now, will probably do another post later.
Take care people

Ow, that hurts

2009-10-28T09:10:00.000Z

I am in absolute agony at the minute. Why? Because the other day a chunk came out of my tooth!!! It had been playing up for a few days, but as i am petrified of dentists, i was hoping it would sort itself out. BIG MISTAKE!!! Now it is extremly painful when i swallow as my glands have swollen. Am hoping to get an appointment asap. Hubby has just gone to pick up some strong painkillers, then it's off to the factory shop and maybe Boots to cheer myself up with some goodies. Before i go, one quick question Are you afraid of dentists?

BLOG GIVEAWAY

2009-10-20T11:44:00.002+01:00

Hey everyone it's giveawayt time, yay! This is my first ever blog contest which is pretty exciting (for me anyway) The prize is this fabulous W7 Box of Tricks. (the box is slightly scratched but thats how it was in the shop)

You get 15 large eyeshadows in varyiing shades of green, purple and browns. These shadows are well pigmented and really easy to use and blend.You can create neutral day looks, smokey evening looks or soft muted day looks.

You also get 4 large lip colours and 3 HUGE blushers

I have had my box of tricks for ages and really love it.

To enter you have to,

1) Follow my blog
2) Post a link on your blog mentioning my giveaway
3) Just leave a comment telling me you entered and leave a link to your blog
4) Only one entry per person
5) This is open internationally
The giveaway will end on 31.10.09 at 11.59 GMT
All entries names will be put into a hat and my husband will pick the winner

Would you buy used make up?

2009-10-15T16:34:00.001+01:00

I don't know about you, but when i was a teenager me and my friends shared our make up all the time, including eye liner, (which we used on our waterlines) and mascara. But as i've gotten older, i've become much more aware of the risk of getting eye infections and spreading bacteria etc if you do share make up.

Many gurus on youtube stress the importance of good hygiene and use hand sanitiser if applying products with their fingers.Any good make up artist will tell you how vital it is to clean your brushes regularly . They also use disposable brushes when working on more than one client at a time. So i was very surprised to see some of these same people selling USED make up!

Is it just me (and my hubby) who finds this a bit icky? I mean think about it, would you go into Boots etc and delibratly buy all the testers? Testers that may have been swatched on 20 peoples (possibly dirty) hands, or on lips that may have a coldsore? No you wouldnt (i hope) But would you be interested if i said i was selling some make up that had just been 'tested', 'swatched' or 'lightly used'? Because to me theres no difference.

For instance i may say i have a concealer that has just been swatched, i.e i've put some on my hand. But what if my hands were dirty at the time. Or if i had actually tested it on a spot.If it has a sponge tip applicator whatever bacteria it came ito contact with, goes straight into the rest of the concealer. Next time it's used, the bacteria will be spread. If it's a pan concealer & i used my finger or dirty brush, to apply it on a spot, then put my finger back into the concealer - same thing happens.

As for something being 'lightly used' - what exactly does that mean? It could have been used ten times on ten different people, or 20 times on one person. But even if it was only used once, that one person could have had an eye or skin infection.If they used a dirty brush, sponge etc, it could have spread bacteria in the product.

Now i don't mean to insult anyone who has bought, or sold, used make up, I just want to open up this subject to discussion, because i have had numerous request to send or sell my used make up to some of my teenager youtube subscribers and i dont think they have even thought about hygeine. If you have any tips for sanatising used make up please let me know.Once again i dont mean to offend anybody and am deeply sorry if i have.xx

Boots Haul

2009-10-06T22:32:00.002+01:00

Oh dear, i've done it again! Yes i have bought more make up when i clearly do not need it! I blame Boots and there 3 for 2 offer! Yesterday i managed to get to Boots.and spent a happy hour or so browsing. I haven't been in there for ages so had a good look around. Surprisingly there wasn't much i wanted. I got three beautiful Bourjois eye liners.I created this look with them Along the upper lashline is Contour Clubbing Waterproof in no: 46 bleur neon. Above that, and along the waterline, is 45 bleu remix (my favourite). These are both crayon types and glide on smoothly and give good colour pay off. Along the lower lashline is their Khol & Contour pencil in 19 blue surprenant. This didnt go on as smooth and the colour payoff wasn't as good.

I bought a Rimmel Renew and Lift foundation and powder. I love the powder, but need to wear the foundation for a few days before i can give a verdict on it. I also got a Collection 2000 concealer,Rimmel 60 Second nail varnish in Pulsating (photo below)

A Collection 2000 Glam Crystals in Dig It a gorgous gold and black glitter liner- very rock chick.
I fell in love with a No 7 eyeshadow palette. For the record, i am not usually a No 7 fan. I think they are over rated and over priced. So i was very surprised when i found this. The colours were so shimmery and beautiful. And it was free.........IF you bought a certan mascara - which was £11. I'll be honest, i didnt want the mascara really. My hubby said -'would you pay £11 for the palette?' My answer was yes, so i got it.

But my favourite item is this gorgeous make up collection by Front Cover. You get 15 baked (dome) eyeshadows and 5 pressed ones. You also get 4 mini glitter gels a double ended brush and a liquid that transforms eyeshadows into eyeliners (to be truthful a damp brush does the same thing just as well)

Now i haven't heard of them before but they had some nice looking kits in Boots. My husband spotted this gem and bought it for me as a present which was so sweet of him. I played with it as soon as i got home and came up with this look.

The colour was much richer in real life. I used the green from the kit all over the lid, taking it above my crease. Then i applied a Smashbox deep green shadow with gold flecks on the outer corner of the lid and crease.This created a really gorgeous smokey eye.

Well i think i've rambled on long enough. Just one question. What beauty bargins have you got recently?

Coming Soon

2009-10-05T22:20:00.003+01:00

I wore this look in a video a while ago, and had so many requests that i did a tutorial for it. Unfortunately, i managed to delete it before i uploaded it! But the photos came out great (i use a different camera for photos) so thought i'd show you some. The colours are much richer in real life and very glittery Let me know if you would like a picture tutorial for this look, here on my blog. I hope to post the video tutorial on youtube in the next few days

Make Up Inspiration

2009-10-03T23:56:00.001+01:00

Hey guys, hope you are well. At the moment i am feeling ill, and about to go to bed. But thought i would blog about a lady whose make up really inspires me. She was involved with the British punk scene in the late 1970s-mid 1980s.She became known, not just for her music, but also for her striking make up (and hair) Her name is Toyah (Wilcox).
Nowdays we are used to seeing most (not all) females in the music industry styled much the same way.Very little (or tight - or both)clothes, overtly sexual (this applies to their dancing too). I personally feel their 'look' is aimed at men. To be honest, i find it all a bit dull. It also reinforces the idea that you have to look and act a certain way if you're female & want to be successful.
But back then the music industry was different because stylists werent used.This meant people dressed how they wanted. Toyah is a perfect example of this. She expressed herself, not just through her music, but also her make up, hair and clothes. Her looks were her own and i dont think she tried to be 'sexy' to sell her music.Everytime i look at the following pictures, i become mesmirised by the creativity and dramatic impact of the looks.

Even now Toyah still experiments with different looks for videos or when performing.

Here she is with a more 'conventional' look

I am really glad to say that Toyah is still recording music, as well as acting. She looks and sounds just as good as she did 20+ years ago. Now in her 50s all i can say is Go Toyah!!!!!!

The Factory Shop Haul - Goodies Galore

2009-10-01T00:05:00.001+01:00

Hello ladies, hope you are all well. Just thought i would tell you about some fab make up i bought today from my favourite place for finding great make up, very cheap. The Factory Shop. Now just in case you don't know what the factory shop is, i'll tell you. It's basically a discount shop. They sell clothes, shoes,dvds cds hair appliances, houseware and of course MAKE UP!!!!!!!! i have gotten sooooo many fab bargains from there. In fact i would say 80% of my make up comes from there! Now i'm going to be honest (as always) They dont update their stock as regularly as some placses. So personally i don't think it's worth going there every weekl (unless you live nearby - we dont) Also sometimes there is just a load of rubbish. However, you can find some fab brands. Rimmel London, Urban Decay, Bourjois, Maybelline Calvin Kline, Revlon, Max Factor, W7 and lots more. But i never thought i'd see Jemma Kidd stuff in there Yes thats right JEMMA KIDD.!!!!!! I couldn't believe it (top end brand much loved by Pixiwoo) Today i got a Midnight Jewels palette (picture below) for £5,

Face wipes for £1 (15 in a pack)

and this lovely little wallet with 4 brushes. They have small handles but the brush heads are full size (cant remember how much) So i got some for me and 1 of each for my youtube contest.

I also got 2 W7 77 Paintboxs for £6 each. I already own one(got it ages ago) so why did i buy them - for competitions of course! . I also got 2 W7 Box Of Tricks for £4 each. and this mini W7 kit that had 2 eyeshadows and 3 mini lipglosses for

again i got them for future prizes.I also bought myself a couple of necklaces £6 the pair, a gorgrous bag and cute earrings oh and two watches. I will post pictures, my camera 's batteries were dying so need to re charge them. Well thats it for now Take care everyone

2009-09-28T22:17:00.000+01:00

I'm watching Make Me A Supermodel US i looooooove it. They are down to 4 contestants and theres only one girl left. But i think Sandhurst or Jonathan should win. They seem nice blokes and make me laugh. Then it's Americas Next Top Model. Yes it's cycle 12 and i am still hooked on it. I love seeing how photoshoots are put together and what make up/clothes they are wearing.Tonight is the best episode of every season - the make overs. Oh i do love seeing what crazy hairstyles Tyra has decided each girl should have . Lets face it - sometimes she really gets it wrong. Some of the girls reactions are priceless. I can understand getting your waist length hair chopped off into a Halle Berry crop could be a bit of an unpleasant shock. But crying hysterically for ages sobbing 'i miss my hair' ' i look like a boy' i mean c'mon! They are having their hair done for free by top hairdressers (if there are any top hairdressers reading this who would like to give me a free haircut, please get in touch) They want to be successful models, a job that requires them to be versitile, a chameleon. This means changing hairstyles, hair colour etc again and again. The show is in it's 12th series (13 in USA) so these girls know what to expect when makeover time comes. I do think they sometimes dont appreciate the opportunities they are given.I bet there are a lot of models out there who have sacrificed alot, worked hard and struggle to get work, and then these girls come along get all these photoshoots, work with people who are the at the top of the industry and moan about it. (as well as living rent free in a luxury house)
Well thats it for now. Take care people

UPCOMING YOUTUBE CONTEST

2009-09-27T20:56:00.000+01:00

Hi guys this is just to let you know i will be holding a make up competition on you tube within the next week There will be 3 winners and the prizes will include products from Jemma Kidd, Rimmel London, Boots 17, Revlon and more.I will post the rules etc and a link to the competition video here as soon as i start the contest.
Speaking of contests here are links to 2 great giveaways on here, that i have entered, so go check them out if you can
http://prettypinkglitter02.blogspot.com/
http://lilyloveslola.blogspot.com/
Take care people

Smashbox Haul

2009-09-27T20:33:00.006+01:00

Hi guys hope you are all ok. I thought i'd just show you the Smashbox goodies i got from http://www.justbeautydirect.com/ last week. This website stocks quite a few different brands (most of which i haven't heard of). It also has the largest and most upto date range of Smashbox products i am aware of (in the UK). Even better they have a sale on at the moment, which is why i snapped these bargins up. As you can see they came in a lovely bag (as always) which always makes me feel special.You also get a free sample sachet, in this case i got a Smashbox photo finish primer - which i love. So let me show you what i bought

.SMASHBOX TOKIDOKI EYE SHADOW QUAD Duo in Celebrita

and Modella (below)

Are these cute or what?! I have only tried the Modella one and have to say i was a bit dissapointed because the colours are much more subtle on, than they look in the quad.They are pretty though and quite shimmery.
I bought them as a set for under £11, but you can buy them seperately.

Rainforest Trio,

These eyeshadows (and the box) are beautiful. Especially the green. They blend easily and are well pigmented. The browns are perfect for a smokey eye or pair the green with the lighter brown for a fresh funky look. I'm sorry i forgot to do swatches, will try to do some and add them here later. I will be doing tutorials with all of these products on my youtube channe
Last, but by no means least, we have the Muse Artist Eye Palette.

This palette has 10 rich shadows, arranged in co-ordinating pairs,but are versatile enough to mix and match to your hearts content. Green and purple is an unusual, but oh so pretty combination. The brush is lovely and quite large.I would use it to apply a base colour from lashline to brow, as it's too large to blend with or for precision work (in my opinion).

If you spend over £35 you get a free gift. The gift changes every few weeks i got a Smashbox lip crayon in Best Actress (you can pick from 4 shades) which is a sort of peachy neutral shade.
If you want me to post picture tutorials with any of these products, or if you have a request just leave a comment. Thats it for now, like i said i will do some swatches and add them to this post. Also, i will do a video hual on youtube featuring these products, and will post the link in this entry too.
Well thats it for now, take care xxx

I'm hooked!

2009-09-17T23:08:00.000+01:00

OK it's official am 100% hooked on Blush - the search for the next great make up artist. It's on a channel called Really at 9pm (bst) It's been on for the past 3 nights and I LOVE IT!!!!!!! as you can imagine my husband isnt quite as interested (though he does watch the end bit where they judge the the contestants work) Now i have to say some of the work they have done - not so good (considering they are proffesionals) In fact a couple of the womens own make up looks a bit dodgy at times. Which i find quite reassuring (just shows even proffesionals with years of experiance get it wrong sometimes too) But some of their work is gorgeous. I like the show because you do see that they dont always know what to do, that they cant always do what is asked of them.That they doubt themselves just like the rest of us (well me anyway) It also helps you understand that, yes some Make Up Artists may work with celebrities or do lots of fashion shoots, movies etc.But most MUPs wont. They may work in salons, photography studios (for makeovers, portraits ) theater or freelance and do a bit of everything. Some MUPs may have constant work, others may have dry spells (like a woman in the program who sometimes didnt know if she would be able to pay her rent because of lack of work) It's a competitive industry and being 'good' with make up isnt always enough.
But hey, thats just my opinion and i am not an MUP. Take care all. My next post will be a Smashbox haul.

2009-09-15T21:13:00.000+01:00

Hi all, hope you are well. Me and hubby are under the weather.All snuffly and feeling sorry for ourselves. I'm watching yet another repeat of Friends on E4. We have all the episodes on dvd but i still watch them on tv. I NEVER get bored with them. I know a lot of the lines by heart and am always joining in with them. It's just perfect chill out tv when there's nothing else on.
I'm looking forward to a new program about make up artists thats on Really (sky channel) It looks like Americas Next Top Model - but for make up artists!
So, back to make up. I have been trying to come up with a look for a make up contest i wanted to enter on youtuube (and driving myself crazy in the process) It took 4 attempts but finally got one i was reasonably happy with. I used a Maybelline stick foundation, then applied a Rimmel cream eyeshadow over it, blending it with my fingers.

Next i patted a Stargazer white eyeshadow all over my face, with a sponge.
I used a Sleek eye pencil to draw a pattern over the top half of my face.I started one side, did the other then decided to join the two up. It was completely free hand, i wasnt copying a picture and didnt use a stencil or anything. i just let my imagination go wild.The Sleek liner didnt show up very well, so i used a W7 Turqouise Sparkle Stik over it. Finally i applied Collection 2000 Glam Crystal in Pow over the pencil. This added a really pretty sparkly effect.

I used the Sleek liner to out line and fill my lips in,then applied Kiddie Pool over it (light blue Urban Decay eyeshadow with glitter) Heres the finished look.

I have to admit this look doesnt work very well in photos.The white base looks quite harsh and the glitter does not show. In real life, this looked very pretty, sparkly and the white lookeed soft and contrasted with the blue beautifuly (which is why i did it). If you want to see the video here's the link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qME1t5tJxrc

I will be entering at least another two contests in the next week . I will try and do them as photo tutorials on my blog & video tutorials on Youtube.

Well the program about make up artists is now on so i will say bye for now. Take care guys

Upcoming contests & tutorials on my youtube channel

2009-09-03T14:19:00.006+01:00

Hi guys this is just to let you know i will be hosting a Youtube Nail Art contest, sponsered by Migi nail art. I am sooo excited. So be sure to check out my channel http://www.youtube.com/user/meandmymakeup on September 5th. The format will be quite different to my normal contests so be sure to watch the contest video AND read the rules on my channel from Sept 5th. There will be 3 prizes. I will be posting the details here too.
I'm a beginner at nail art and am not very good, but will be practising as i will be doing some videos.
I will be doing a couple of requested back to school make up video tutorials. One will be a natural look, the other a soft pink and blue look I will do picture tutorials of both looks here on my blog.
I will be doing another make up contest too, and am thinking of holding one just on my blog. Let me know if you want me to do that.
I will also be reviewing my favourite mascaras, eyeshadow palettes,make up brushes and much more.Again i will post my reviews and pictures on here too.
Well thats it for now, if you want me to do some picture tutorials or reviews etc on here just leave a comment.
Take care guys

Jemma Kidd Giveaway.

2009-08-31T22:43:00.008+01:00

Hi guys, This is just to tell you about a great Jemma Kidd giveaway on here. It's being held by TOO MUCH BLUSH
Jemma Kidd is an high end brand and is used by many make up artists, including the fabulous Pixiewoo. I have some of Jemma Kidds brushes, which i use most of the time as they are such good quality. I dont have any of her make up, so hope i win..

THE RULES
The contest is international.
You must be a follower of her blog.
You must leave a comment (on her blog) explaining why you'd like to win.
To double your chances of winning post the details of the giveaway on your blog and post the link to it on her channel
The winner will be picked at random. The giveaway will end at midnight Friday 4th September 2009.

THE PRIZE

Tailored Eyes Defining Mascara- Urban Brown
I-Radiance Creme Eye Colour- Chiffon
Fashion Junkie Eye Palette
Hi-Design eye colour- Modernist
Classic Couture Lip Colour- English RoseAir Kiss Shine
Lip Gloss- Dress 2 Impress

This is a great chance too get your hands on some high end make up, so what are you waiting for?!

Sexy Smokey Eyes

2009-08-30T22:17:00.009+01:00

The smokey eyed look has been popular with women across the world, for many years. It's a firm favourite with celebrities on the red carpet, and it's been one of my most requested looks on my youtube channel. But smokey eyes do not have to be brown,grey or black. The following photos are from my latest tutorial - blue smokey eyed look.

Like it? Want to know how to do it? Here's the link for the tutorial (hope it works) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=icQIH-h5jyg

I used an eyeshadow palette from Next, called Midnight Eyes.

I love this palette. The colours are well pigmented and blend well. I don't know if Next still sell make up or if it was just a christmas thing.

Sorry this is a short entry but it's getting late and i need to get some sleep.

Take care and dont forget to click on the link to see the tutorial

Bad Bad Day

2009-07-31T09:41:00.006+01:00

Woo hoo my second entry in one week - im on fire lol. Ok this could be a long one so get yourself a beverage of your choice and get comfy.

About a month ago my husband was referred to a consultant psychiatrist, because his depression had deteriated very quickly and the doctor was unsure what to do about his medication (he has been on a lot of different anti depressants, that havent worked). The psychiatrist was great and wanted to change the medication and see my husband again. Unfortunately, he never sent the information to our doctor, so my husbands medication stayed the same, his depression got even worse and the panic attacks were horrific. We tried to get in cotact with him but he was on holiday! We went back to the doctor twice - both times the doctor was ill so he had to see a locum who was useless. Anyway, yesterday we had to see the psychiatrist again. I felt really ill and my husband self harmed while i was asleep, which wasnt the nicest way to start the day. It took me ages to calm him down so by the time we got there i was struggling to keep it together.

We arrived early and were told to wait in a small room. My husband started getting very anxious.

Time ticked on.

Then this bloke who also had an appointment with the same

psychiatrist came in. He was quite agitated and wouldnt sit down, the room was very small so we couldnt move away, this was making my husband VERY anxious and at one point i thought he was going to leg it. Then this blokes girlfriend came in and she wouldnt sit down either and then they kept standing in front of the door which was quite intimidating.Well i had too drag my hubby back to reception just to make sure the psychiatrist knew we were there (this was 40 mins After our appointment should have started) and guess what? The women who signed us in didnt tell anyone we were there!

At this point the psychiatrist pitched up - with loads of files - to see the other bloke! By now my husband was extremely anxious and it was taking everything i had to keep him there and try to calm him down. Everyone was very apologetic and they made us a cup of tea while we waited to see him. The funny thing was this women who was something to do with therepy, heard my husbands name and came in to see us. Turns out she had sent us a letter about the possibility of therepy, but my hubby hadnt been up to phoning her. So we were able to book an appointment there and then for my husband to be assessed.

My husband broke down a couple of times when we saw the psychiatrist, so i was trying to comfort him, whilst keeping myself together. Basically hubby is now on new medication and we have to go back in a month.

We went to see my mum afterwards, then he had a doctors appointment in the afternoon. By the time we got home i started crying.

I think one of the hardest things to make other people understand, is how emotionally, mentally and physically draining it can be, living with some one who has severe depression and panic attacks. Because mine are bad too, it's even worse. But at least we understand what each other is going through.

On a different subject, i posted a tutorial last night on youtube. Here's the link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yr8FjBchf0

I used 2 Beautylicious eye pigments. The purple on the lid is called Majesty and the blue on the crease is Paradise. I am thinking of buying them as they are beautiful colours. (i was sent 6 free, small samples)
I used a Sleek glitter liner in Diablo (think ive spelt it wrong!) It's a beautiful vibrant colour, but does not apply well. Collection 2000 does a similair coloured Glam Crystal liner called Dancing Queen, which applies much better.
Well i think thats about it for now. Oh, i just discovered i had a couple of comments on my posts, how do i reply to them?
Take care and check out my youtube channel for makeup tutorials and reviews.

Time to catch up!

2009-07-29T13:14:00.009+01:00

Hey guys, hope you are all well. I know i havent posted anything in ages, but things have been tough the last couple of months. My husbands depression has been extremely bad (mine isnt great either) and our panic attacks have been horrendous so haven't been out much at all. I lost interest in doing videos for my youtube channel - just didnt feel like putting make up on. Fortunately i had a couple of videos that i had already done, so i posted them instead.

My subscribers have been great through this difficult time, which i am so grateful for. At one point i nearly closed my youtube account, but i had so many messages of support that i changed my mind.

Things are still difficult My husbands medication is about to be changed, which is always tough for the first few weeks. So we are trying to prepare for that. We also just found out that our GP is leaving. Its so hard to find a doctor who really understands depression,panic attacks and how they affect every aspect of daily life. We finally get a doctor who we can open up to and he leaves! (this has happened to us before.Oh dear, maybe it's us lol)

Enough of that, lets talk make up!

It was our 6th wedding anniversary last month and my hubby got me some fab make up including this gorgeous Too Faced Smokey Eye palette. The shadows are split into 3 looks. The top row has neautral colours to create a day smokey eye. The middle row has a gorgeous green and blue, teamed with a neutral highlight colour. to create a fashion smokey eye. The bottom row has silver black and a charcoal colour for a classic smokey eye.

You also get 3 cards that have pictures of the finished look, as well as brief, simple written instructions. Personally i don't think the instructions quite match up to the pictures, so i tend to work from the pictures.

Too Faced eye shadows are well pigmented, easy to blend and long wearing. So although they are more expensive than drugstore brands, you really do get what you pay for.

I also got a Too Faced Pink Diamond palette
(i cant remember the exact name) This is a really cute gift set. The eyeshadows are small, but very pretty and not as intense as they look. The lip colours are quite large and pretty but they wont last long on your lips

There are 2 eyebrow powders (brown duo under the green and white shadows). This kit has a lot of shimmer products, so steer clear if you are not a fan of shimmer.

He also got me this AMAZING Smashbox Ultimate Palette. It is truely magnificent. Here is a photo of the 70 eyeshadows.

These are beautiful, neutral shadows. There are lots of browns to choose from, but you also have dusky rose shades, silvers and icy blues. You can create a natural look for the day and a smokey look for the evening

But wait, theres more! You also get 6 eye brow powders & wax to groom them. 8 cream eyeliners, 4 large lip colours, 8 large lip glosses (sheerer than the lip colours) bronzer, blusher and 2 shimmery powders that can be used on the top of your cheekbones,under your brows, on the collar bone etc + 4 mini brushes

I cannot express how amazing this palette is, or how much i love it. This is so versatile and perfect for anyone who loves make up. It isnt as big as you might expect but all the products are really good sizes. It is also much more affordable than you might think. It costs about £35. It may sound a lot but remember you are getting 70 eyeshadows,12 lip colours, brow products and face products.

Smashbox are renowned within the beauty industry, because of their top quality products. Again they can be pricey, so it's much cheaper to buy one of their kits.

http://www.justbeautydirect.co.uk/ has the best range of Smashbox products i've seen. (its where this palette came from) You get a free sample sachet with your orders (usually a smashbox primer) and a free gift with any order over £35 (not including postage) You can get free delivery, but i cant remember how much your order has to be worth to qualify for this.

Well i think i will leave it there for now. I will be updating my blog much more frequently as i have lots of products i want to talk about and more looks to show you.

Take care people

Purple and Silver Party Look

2009-06-04T18:25:00.013+01:00

Hi guys, hope you are all well. One of my Youtuber subscribers requested a purple and silver party look. This is what i came up I have had lots of great feedback and it was such fun to do. Hope you like it.

In real life the purple is vibrant and the silver is sparkley Your eyes will definetley get you noticed. Perfect if you want to capture a 'certain someones' attention. If you want to know how to recreate this look & what products were used just click on this link for a step by step tutorial

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXlYRaY1Z6M

If you want to request a look, but dont use youtube (or prefer photo tutorials) just let me know. I dont embed my videos as a lot of beauty gurus on youtube are having videos stolen and posted on numerous sites without permission, and making money from them. So i wont be posting videos here. But i am happy to do a step by step photo tutorial. If you have any make up questions please let me know and i will do my best to answer them.

I just want to emphasise I am NOT a professional make up artist and have had no formal training. I just love anything and everything to do with make up and hope i can help other people do the same.

Well thats it for now, i will do a new post very soon dealing with foundation. Till then Take care.

Smashbox Summer Make Up Look

2009-06-03T16:04:00.021+01:00

Hi guys, hope you are all well. The weather has been glorious over the past few days, so i thought i would post some pictures from a recent Youtube tutorial of mine. It was inspired by the tropics and sun filled days, hope you like it

If you would like to see a step by step guide showing you how to re-create this look just click on the link below.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IdXH-ojPsV8

I used a Smashbox quad, which are normally a bit pricey. But i got it from Just Beauty Direct for under £6 which is cheaper than some drugstore brands!!! If you want to find out where to get other brands such as Stila, Urban Decay, TooFaced, Elizabeth Arden, Gayle Hayman, Revlon,Rimmel London, W7 and many more - at very cheap prices then check out my youtube channel. Just click on the link below. You'll find some discounts there too.

http://www.youtube.com/user/meandmymakeup