Midas touch

Hello,

Today in London thanks to global warming we had really lovely weather, it was a bit windy but it was super sunny unfortunately it still isn't frappuccino and suntan weather. I know I promised a blog post on my favourite product but I am naughty and I had this post in mind a little while ago and really want to post this one. I promise Monday you will have the promised post.

I am a bit of an odd mix and have fairly olive skin but I love looking tanned and apart from a natural tan I have never dabbled in the world of fake tan.  I was rather naughty and I have used a sunbed but only once and I would never go back! I can understand the appeal and why it is addictive but to me it felt like being in a neon coffin ( I used a stand up one). I did look like I had been on holiday but I personally don't like the feeling of being trapped.

 A little while ago I had a bit of time and popped into a near by Boots store and decided to have a look at the range of fake tan available. I had a quick look on my phone Internet for any reviews and tips on the different ones they had in the shop. I decided to go with Garnier's Self Tan Wipes, these seemed pretty simple the colour is on the wipe and there is enough for the whole body.

Honey I'm home!

So sorry for not posting in a few days I have been super rushed with a baking sample order for a party later on in the year. It was all going to so well until a million and one things went wrong...ok slight exageration. But here is the finished profuct including the rejected cakes.

There were more but I couldn't fit them on camera and half were eaten....oopsie

So whilest baking I also nipped down to Superdrugs and they were having an offer on Rimmel makeup so decided to try some new stuff and get another of my favourite mascarra. So here is my new collection....

Best Kept Secret...SHHhhhh

Hellooooo! 

Sorry for no post last night just bogged down with work and a 6hour coach ride just wears you down. One of those situations where you sit down for ages only to need a good sit down again. Exciting stuff to come soon!! I have fancy schmancy swanky new business cards on its way so I can actually start calling myself a blogger YAY! Also the Professional Beauty Show is nearly here!! I am super excited about it, Hilary Devey is doing a talk and while I can't afford to see her I am hoping she will be walking about the stands so I can: a. hug her (just beacuse) and b. to get her to join my blog! However Pro Beauty Show means lots of new products that are either aren't out yet or just about to so stay tuned for some exciting reviews!!

There is a new campaign on Facebook for a revolution in skin care.It is a new product that is set to revolutionise our skin care regime and routine. It is meant to reduce blemishes on the skin by using the product as a facewash and or face mask.

The eyes have it !

 So hands up if you likes little Monty's photo on the last post.

Today I will be talking about my favourite must have item EVER!

 My favorite item that I cannot leave the house without is my eyeliner. I love it! Since a teenager I have been wearing it and while many colours and styles have changed eyeliner is a staple. It has over the years become darker and more dramatic but leaving the house without it almost brings fear and panic. Yes I am an eyeliner addict and I carry several different versions with me.

My collection of eyeliner is always growing as different effects and different climets require a different application or formula. Going to see family in warmer climets I will still refuse to give up my eyeliner rather having panda eyes than go without, however this has been a distant memory thanks to waterproof eyeliner.  YAY.

For your Benefit

OK so this weekend I sort of learnt some lessons from my travelling failure a few weeks ago ( read it here http://beautyllb.blogspot.com/2012/02/i-am-faas.html). However I did end up an hour early and had to had to wait around like a lemon.

However I did manage to dress my boyfriend's dog up when no one was looking and thought he looked rather cute! It wasn't cruel he actually liked it and didn't let me take it off him! He is such a poser and thought you all would like to see him looking rather fashionable.

Pretty scarf now dog scented.

Now on to the prety stuff...So I have been really excited for a while about the new blusher from Benefit makeup. I love the packaging of Benefit makeup and the products always smell great, however being olive toned the foundations don't really suit my skin however, I love their eyeliner and blushers.

Read my lips

Its nearly the weekend WOOP WOOP! If your a student or a teacher then like me you are probably panicking  over the fact that you haven't started and/or finished your homework/marking that you had a whole week to do. If your like me you might have started the holidays with great intentions and then by Monday your diary is full of random life stuff you forgot about all you work..wooopsie... oh well that's what Sunday night is for! Or Monday morning....

So while you avoid work why not try and find that perfect shade of colour for your lips. I have yet to find the colour that I am in love with but I have come close once or twice. So today I am going to talk about Max Factors Lipfinity Lip Tint Pens. Other companies have copied the lip pens with various shades and smells but Max Factor has a stronger pigment (in the darker shades) I find in comparison to other brands found in Boots or Superdrugs.

(nail varnish remover spilled on to the pens)

Fake it till you make it...

Hello one and all... Can anyone spot something new on the blog?

Today i will be posting about strip eyelashes these are the ones where you have the eyelashes attached together in a line and you stick the strip to your lash line and are not permanent. 

If anyone sees me out and about (college not included) I love my false eyelashes. The bigger the better especially if it feels like you can take flight with them by batting you eyelashes. I have tried a fair few and I have been pretty lucky as my eye lid shape and size seems pretty standard and I have never needed to trim a pair. I have long eyelashes but I like the extra POW falsies give and you can't help but feel ultra feminine  with a pair on. 

If you do need to trim a pair of eyelashes as tempting as it might be to cut off the short side and keep the lovely long fluttery ends this is wrong! You need to cut from the long lashes (outer corner) otherwise it wont blend in with your eyelashes at the start and will give a very strange look (like a rectangle stuck on your eyelids...this was seen on the catwalk but this should stay there!) Use a small pointed scissors. 

The 2012 Professional Beauty Show is coming up soon and I need to restock my collection of eyelashes as I love them a bit too much but I usually end up taking them off away from the box and then loosing one (usually ends up stuck to my foot). 

My favorite pair of all time is the Nadine Coyle Festival Lashes for eyelure. They were limited edition so only get word for special occasions. They look really pretty on especially with a glitter eyeliner...

Tips on Cheating...

Its that awesome time of year again! BFGW (big fat gypsy wedding) is back! Oh and something about valentine's day. 
If you want a blog about my Valentine's day you 'aint getting one! Mmwhahahahaha!


So anyone going on a date tonight and you want to look pretty for your special someone I would recommend getting you foundation spot on. The secret is that no matter what your skin tone is its going to be highly unlikely that one foundation is going to be bang on! So have a selection available that you can mix up to create the perfect colour. OR..... Cheat...

Nailed it again!

Hello! Sorry for not posting this weekend trying to sort out and pack my room out which is time consuming as I keep getting distracted when I find stuff I lost or forgot about. So far I found my Pro-Yo and light up Yo-Yo collection. I am now pretty good at it! However my bed is hidden under a pile of clothes.


I realise that its valentines day tomorrow but more importantly its the new season of Big Fat Gypsy Wedding!! If you haven't seen it you need to! Anyone not from the UK I am not sure the best way to describe the awesome-ness of this show but its got to be seen to be believed (although not the best presentation of the UK).  


So on to the pretty stuff....

Leopard Claws! GRRRR

Its FRIDAY!! Plus its half term double happiness :)

Ok so as promised here is the leopard print nail tutorial of sorts. My camera is broken and on a non existent day off I will look for a new one so I apologies for the quality as it is taken on my phone.

So start off with removing any old chipped nail varnish  and if you know how to push and remove cuticles then go ahead and do that if not its best not to as any damage to the cuticle area could result on damage to growth of the nail.



Done? Great!
So next put a base coat on. This is to help the nail varnish stay on the nails and prolong the nail varnish, it can also smooth out any ridges or bumps.

Next paint your nails a bright or light shade if you are going for a dark (i.e. Black) leopard print or you can use dark polish if you are going for a neon bright print. I chose red. I also did two coats. If your impatient and want your nails to dry ASAP best do one coat.

Ok next find a bobby pin or kirby grip, even a tooth pick will work. I personally prefer a kirby grip as the two sides often have different sizes great for going from thumbs to your little finger. Open the kirby gip so that you can use it as a dotting tool.....

FANCY NEW BACKGROUND!

Hello! Does my blog look good in this?


I did post yesterday on facebook (add me on Sara Beautyllb) that there were some technical difficulties but they are all sorted now and Beauty LLB has a one of a kind background! 


The background was designed by the wonderful Misty www.society6.com/Mistyann . Check out her awesome print store its super chic and quirky (all you UK viewers don't forget Mothers' Day is coming up soon). Leave some feed back on what you think. Misty is an awesome fine arts photographer and I suggest you have a look at her work. Any one in the UK it is all in dollars but she does do ship. 


So its Thursday night and anyone at school as a student or teacher you are probably counting the hours down till half term WOOHOO!! A week where I need to fit in my life whilst trying to catch up on all the work that I have been putting off. For doing beauty treatments I have to have my nails short and unpainted which is annoying as I love nail polish and nail art. 

I am back!!

I apologise I did not have time to post as I was helping out at Darlington College as a hair model. It was to help out with some students finishing their portfolio but it also meant that I got to dress up and feel important.

So the first style for the hair modelling was 'Fierce' so I managed to squeeze into an old costume I used for a production of Dracula and tried to be scary! Now if you know me I can't be scary unless I am really mad so trying to hold back laughter and look scary is not a fierce look!

( I haven't received the picture but stay tuned I will put them in once I get them)

The second look was Cartoon! Yes I own this costume ( watch Kamikaze Girls and then try and resist buying the dresses!) I have to say this was pretty impressive as my hair was about 4 inches high !!

I am Faas

I have yet to work out how I made it from home to Kings Cross to catch a train in under 30minute (with 3minutes to spare) when I am about an hour away, but I made it WOOHOO (although having an asthma attack and running at the same time is not advisable). However I have learnt a few things from this experience:

1. Always wear flats when running late
2. Never pack more than you can run with
3. The more you curse the faster you will get to where you need to go
4. Always carry your inhaler (if you need one)
5. I am sure I am mean to say leave early to account for problems but thats not likely to happen.

OK onto the pretty stuff now...

TGIF

YAY its the weekend! Even better its a weekend that I have off and I get to see the boyfriend too :) although not looking forward to the boring train ride :(

The blog stats are doing well so thank you for visiting the blog and hope you have been enjoying what I have been posting.

So this weekend I was hoping to have my hair done but the salon is pretty popular so they couldn't squeeze me in this time but fingers crossed for next time.

Staying with the topic of hair my review today is Charles Worthington London Mineral Hair Rescue Salon Results Rejuvenating Masque (that is a looong title).

Benetint review and photos :)

Hello!
Sorry I didn't post yesterday it was a super busy day.
Today I  am going to review Benefit Benetint. This product was originally created on the request of a stripper who wanted her nipples to have a pinker colour to them and thus Benetint was created! Random fact.

Benetint to me smells great but the aroma is not too strong unlike some of their other products. I find on my skin which is a light olive colour (picture to follow once I take a decent photo of my self without pulling a funny face) is a bit too red and looks a bit clown like. However I do love it on my lips! If you find the colour a bit too pale leave it to dry (this only takes a few seconds) just keep layering it until it is red enough for you.
I have tried sealing it with Lipcoat and it did last a bit longer but not as long as a lipstick does with Lipcoat on.

Also on Saturday I should hopefully be having my really damaged hair pampered by the wonderful team at Northallerton Hair and Beauty. If you are a little confused by the geographical sense of this as I am a Londoner with so many salon's to chose from in London my wonderful and amazing  boyfriend lives and studies up north and so I have my hair done up there. I have tried several salons in my area and I have to say I have gone home crying each time and then spent several weeks sporting several hats.