Fairy makeover

She came back over with lots of super super gorgeous things so I was so excited. She prepped me with strobe cream which is used to brighten and enhances the effect of light on the skin! So I looked all glowy and I really liked the finish to it - I think in the summer if your skin was clear you could could get away with that alone!

Next we started off with a concealer to cover any little blemishes and darkness under the eyes, she picked out the mineralise concealer for me - I am not sure of the shade but I must admit I wasn't wowed by it and I didn't think the coverage was as good as the collection 2000 lasting perfection but it was nice to have on for the day 

Then my foundation, and omg it is just the most amazing product I have ever used or seen or anything. It was the MatchMaster spf 15 foundation in shade 1.0 and it is a perfect match for my skin - it offers really good coverage and still makes me look glowwy!! Pure perfection 

For my cheeks she used a gorgeous highlighter that was so pretty and shimmery and it was very pretty but I cant find it on the website to show you a picture!! She also used a bronzer in shade golden and it is perfect not to obvious but a good contourer and adds a nice amount of colour to my cheeks!

Then onto my eyes and this was by far my favourite part of the makeover and they looked massive and not so boring and shiny and *sigh* I loved it!

So for the base we used the 'Bare Study' paint pot which was an almost rose gold shine 

Then to highlight we used 'shroom' which in person is a white gold shimmer not a purple like it looks in the picture.. It is such a cute highlighter and makes you look far far more awake and your eyes look far wider

 And then for definition we used 'Omega' and it is perfect. I think it is a colour that would suit every one under the sun, it doubles as an eye brow filler and eye liner! She used it for extra definition 

Then I had a really thin line of eye liner to thicken my lash line in shade 'black track' 

For my actual lashes she used studio fix lash which is really good for making lashes splay out and as I have so many they tend to stick together so it was amazing  

And to finish off for my lips I specifically asked for a nudey pink lip so that it was wearable and not overly showy! She found me the perfect colour which is 'creme cup' 

So that concludes it! I specifically asked for a school look that I know I could doll up for a particular event! I think it matched the brief perfectly and received many a compliment when wearing the look! I ended up buying the foundation, the omega eye shadow, the bronzer and lipstick. I am planning on getting the mascara this weekend and Geogria was so sweet and decantered me a massive lump of the paint pot as she knew I couldn't really afford to buy anything else!!

Check out the products as they were all lovely!

Lots of Love 

Soph 

xx

I choose you

So these are just some things I think that need a shout out - whether it be because they are un known or just receive my seal of approval!

 Skincare Product

The lush face masks - I mentioned them in my previous post but you don't often here about them and they are all natural and work on a specific issue so you can tailor them to your needs and they smell amzing and I cannot reccomend them enough!!

 Makeup Product

Now this product is definetely not under rated because nearly every beauty blogger in town owns it but the 'Collection 2000 lasting perfection concealer' cannot be not in your essientials. It is a miracle worker and literally the only concealer that has really worked and really impressed me! 

 Beauty Tool

I am not very up to date with beauty tools I have a pack of fcuk brushs which are nice and then I bought the qvs dual ended foundation and concealer brush which I love - I prefer the concealer end but an all round good egg if you ask me!

 Nail Polish

I am currently your nude kinda gal I think Topshop nail varnishs are fab and I just think Topshop make up is sometimes forgotten and that makes me sad because it is so nicely packaged and the colours are to die for. The nail varnish I want to shine the spotlight on is Topshops 'Big Smoke' soooo pretty!!

 Haircare Product

Now those of you super savvy savers will be pleased with me here!!! I am showing you this product as it is 99p and better than any other hair mouse I have tried!!! It is the Alberto Balsam Intensive Conditioning Treatment with honey and almond extract. It smells gorgeous, it leaves your hair so so so soft and it is a BARGAIN!!! If you live near a poundland or family bargains or savers run run run and pick up this bad boy as it is too fabulous to be ignored!!

 Scent

I picked this scent as I don't think that people would think to look here for I scent. I picked the body shops coconut body mist and I know for me the body shop is a bath and shower and I just wouldn't link it to actual perfumes but I was in an outlet and it was on sale and omg I cannot stress how yummy it smells. I love it and I wouldn't want it to be forgotten because of its home!!

Food

Now I do not think these are world wide but simply reserved for British mouths - however if you are from the UK please do not forget how good kids cereals are!! Screw healthy options go all out! My personal recommendation would be coco rocks as they are quite simply heaven in a bowl!

Book

I don't know how many of you will of even heard of this series but if you like trashy teen books which for me is an essential if I am relaxing and I don't want anything to deep as they are are an easy read, funny and always have a cute friendship and relationship not far from you own then I would recommend The Mate, Dates series by Cathy Hopkins!

Music

I don't think you will have heard of these guys but I went to a gig last year and they were amazing!! So please check out little comets! If you like Bastille then they should be up you street!

Film

Ooh I know! So near me there is a super duper cheap dvd store ( do not fear it is legal ) but the films are a few years old and it is 3 for £5 and we picked up the most hilarious film! It is called baby mumma and it is really funny, not tooo chic flicky but still a hint of rom com to make it my kind of movie! I would defiantly recommend a watch!

Laugh
The sloth section on the Ellen show - I cannot help but cry with laughter everytime I watch it!

 Photo

Ahaahahha I found it lost within the depths of a comedy blog!! If someone breaks your heart always remember this!!

Quote

'Don't kill yourself today, wait, let this be a reason to wait for things to get better'

So I hope I have inspired you to check out some of these things you may not have even heard of before! I tag you all to do the same!

lots of love

Soph

xox

Beauty Tag!

Hello!
I'm pretty sure this is an old tag but I really wanted to do one and this took my fancy!
Do comment if you've done it yourself, or if you are going to do it and I will definitely have a look!

What's your favorite make up look?

At the moment I’m loving the what-I-call “peaches and cream” look. I have very pale skin and I am enjoying using peachy blush colours and coral / peach lipsticks.

What is your must-have beauty product?

For me, an under eye cream is really important. Right now I’m using Laura Mercier’s “Secret Concealer” which is really helping to hide the dark circles under my eyes!!

What part of your body do you love?

I am very blessed to have thick, fairly long hair. It is a strange colour (goldey, brownish, sometimes a tiny bit ginger), but I am often complimented on it and I am lucky that it has lots of volume too.

Personally, I think I have nice teeth! I had awful, horrendous baby teeth, but my adult ones have turned out to be fine and I have had braces so they are perfectly straight....a smile is so important to me!

Who is your beauty icon?

I have a fair few “beauty icons” or “beauty envy’s”... here’s the first ones that spring to mind:

Marilyn Monroe - I’m sorry how could you think she isn’t beautiful?!

Adele - always envious of her perfect eyeliner and amazing nails

Katy Perry - sometimes she’s a little OTT but can pull off the glamourous look I absolutely love so amazingly.

Emma Watson - Generally she has the perfect natural look

Zoella - yes I have a slight obsession!!

What beauty product makes you feel instantly good?

Recently I have gone a little bit crazy about lipstick so I will go for that... it makes me feel a little more glam! (yes I am wearing some today even though I’ve got trackies on and I’m not leaving the house...)

How do you look after your skin?

I am incredibly lucky to have non-troublesome skin, obviously there’s the odd annoyance but overall it’s pretty good so I don’t spend too much time looking after it. I’m using the Bare Minerals Deep Cleansing Foam at the moment which my Mum gave to me because she got it in a set (I think) and didn’t need it. I also moisturize frequently and occasionally use a face scrub or some form of pore cleansing thing. 

What is your signature scent?

Daisy by Marc Jacobs

What is your hair care secrets?

I brush my at least twice a day (sometimes more because I find it quite enjoyable) and wash it every other day with Herbal Essences shampoo / conditioners. I never blow dry it myself and rarely ever straighten or curl it because I can’t be bothered... so it doesn’t get much heat exposure!

How do you pamper yourself?

I love a nice bubble bath and do enjoy a “mini pamper evening” of being in there for ages before applying a nice body butter and using a mask or cleansing my face whilst it soaks in. I will then sort my nails out as they are often in awful condition because I bite them. I AM SO JEALOUS of Soph’s nails... they are Perfection with a capital P.

What is your beauty annoyance?

The thing that annoys me most is when people use far too much foundation and look completely orange. I really don’t think it’s necessary, it’s not a very good look and is probably not great for your skin.

What would your desert island must haves be?

*A good book

*A few cartons of apple juice

*Some ice cream

*the playstation game Singstar with all my favourite songs on it.

*A bag of make up I can "play with"

*suncream

*sunglasses

*A bikini

*a pretty dress

*my hairbrush

*Someone fun to keep me company (la Blogmate is an ideal candidate)

(I have probably exceeded the limit on this question!!!)

Finally, do you have a beauty philosophy?

I don’t have a “beauty” philosophy but I do try to live by this quote from Marilyn Monroe:

Minka x

Ask me a question and I shall be obliged to reply

Tag: Questions and answers

Oh hello there!

So yes I have had dress rehearsals all this week so I am afraid I am opting for an easy option and completing another tag! I hope you enjoy!!

What is your current fashion obsession? - Collared tops, I cannot get enough

What is your current makeup obsession? - I am into brow filler after an unfortunate incident with a brow shaper..

What are you wearing today? - Wet look leggings, black top with a white peter pan collar and 3/4 length 

white cuffed sleeves

Hair? - Down! 

Do you nap a lot? - Nope never 

Why is today special? - It is mothers day!!!!

What would you like to learn to do? - speak another language fluently!

What's for dinner today? - I went out for dinner and oh my it was fan-tab-u-lous! I had ham waffle with maple syrup (don't knock it until you try it!) and then chocolate mouse waffle. TO DIE FOR.

What are you listening to right now? - Right now Zoes and Joes new video 

What is your favorite weather? - SUNNNYYYYYYYY

What's the last thing you bought? - A bunch of flowers for mumma 

What are your essentials when traveling? - Knickers, toothbrush and deodorant  Then make up, skin care and clothes (etc)

What's your style?- erm I don't really have an answer for this? Whatever takes my fancy really!

What is your most challenging goal right now? - WRITING 2 ENGLISH ESSAYS AND COMPLETE MY MATHS HOMEWORK FOR 8.30 TOMORROW.

If you could have a house totally paid for, fully furnished anywhere in the world, where would you like it to be? -Ooooh I think London or a holiday home in Florida? 

Favorite vacation spot? -Florida

Name the things you cannot live without? - My family 

How was your childhood? Awh it was absolutely lovely!

What would you like to have in your hands right now? A contract for a block buster movie please

What would you like to get rid of? MY EXPRESSION LINES

What are you most excited for? ONE DIRECTION IN 24 DAYS

If you could go anywhere in the world for the next hour, where would you go? The maldives

Which countries have you visited? Portugal and America

So I hope it wasn't too boring? But I tag EVERYONE reading this to do this tag!! Comment if you do and I will be sure to read it! 

Lots of Love

Soph

xox

Colour Wheel: Blanc

If you've been reading our blog, you will know that this week I have set myself a "Colour Wheel" challenge... and today's colour is white!!

I know many people aren't a massive fan of white because it shows up dirt quickly and often don't find it particularly flattering, but personally I am a big fan and found it hard to choose just 5 things! I managed to stick to just three "clothing items" after much deliberation. 

I will start with my slightly random objects first:

I could not choose between these two DVDs so I decided to include both! I love love love Miranda it cheers me up so much when I'm having a down day and I've seen all the episodes rather a lot of times...

Hairspray is my "ill movie" so when I'm unwell and stuck in bed the first movie I will choose to watch will be this! It's such a feel good film and I love the songs, it just makes me want to get up and dance!!

The other item is a "hedhog hairbursh" - they actually come in a large variation of colours and I think they're so brilliant. I have quite thick hair and this is the best brush I have found for it - they are quite expensive though.

Next I have a pair of shoesies:

These are by the brand Superga which is Italian. I actually bought these in Italy in a huge supermarket (?!) and they were not expensive at all. They're a really nice summer type of sneaker thing and a great alternative to Converse. I think you can buy them with different coloured soles / laces but I like the grey as that means they're easy to match with lots of outfits.

These are two of my favourite tops ever:

There's the kissing fish one (ASOS) and the cameras (American Apparel). I really love a graphic tee and I do wear them all summer long with denim shorts.

Okey dokey, see y'all tomorrow for a new colour!

Enjoy your day!

Minka x

Just a little time to get to know the other me!

50 facts About Me!

Now because there are two of us writing this blog, I also thought I would do a 50 facts post so you get to know us equally!

1. I have an extremely complicated life

2. I live in 4 different places

3. I think I have really weird ears

4. I am 5ft 2" (last time I checked)

5. Ant and Dec are my favourite TV presenters

6. Like Soph, I love to tidy

7. Organisation is my special talent

8. I avoid using the oven...

9. ...due to my fear of setting the house on fire (yes I am aware this is stupid)

10. I also have some very bad phobias involving medical instruments / equipment

11. I have a dog

12. My Dad is having an operation on Friday

13. I once managed to spend £60 on making a cake! - Don't ask!!!!

14. I like to plan very far in advance

15. I am single

16. The last concert I went to was Capital's Jingle Bell Ball in London avec la blogmate - it was amaze!

17. I hate fruit and vegetables

18. I am an even fussier eater than Soph

19. I used to think different shaped pasta tasted different!!!

21. On Friday I made my friend's cat a birthday card

22. I have too much spare time (clearly)

23. I will not swim in cold water (i.e the British sea)

24. I am a bit of a princess...

25. ...in the sense that I can be rather demanding and dramatic

25. I wish I was in a girlband

26. I wear contact lenses

27. Zoella is my favourite blogger / youtuber I LOVE HER

28. I get over excited very very quickly

29. My voice can get extremely loud if I want it to

30. My favourite album ever is Adele 21

31. Her cover of "To Make You Feel My Love" makes me cry

32. I also love Ed Sheeran

33. The Proposal is one of my favourite movies ever

34. I am slightly obsessed with internet shopping

35. I miss la blogmate TONNES and wish I saw more of her!

36. I am so excited for summer so I can be with her for more than one day!

37. She might kill me for putting that photo on here (she says "it's rancid")!!!!!!!

38. I am so unfit...

39. ...however I will be climbing Mount Kilimanjaro this summer!! EEK!!

40. I often wish my life was a musical (come on how much fun would that be just imagine?!?!)

41. My ideal lazy day would be to eat ice cream, watch Keeping Up With the Kardashians and Marilyn Monroe movies in my trackies / pjs.

42. I bloody hate maths

43. The South African accent is my favourite accent ever

45. If something is 'miniature' that means I will (most likely) automatically find it cute

46. If I could be bothered I would paint my nails a different colour every day

47. My "girl crush" has got to be Katy Perry

48. My dream celebrity husband is Eddie Redmayne

49. C-H-O-C-O-H-O-L-I-C and proud (seriously the doctor told me I had a sugar addiction once)

50. I am so glad we started this blog and I really hope you're all enjoying reading it as much as I am writing it!

Minka x