Lazy Up Do Tutorial

It's no secret that I'm not too bothered about my hair, yes I want to look as blonde as possible but I often just wear it down and free!  Today I decided to wear my hair up with some dry shampoo as it could do with a wash.

Tools you will need;

• Hair brush
• Tail comb or teasing brush
• Hair bands x 2
• Hair grips x 6 or more

If you want recreate this look please follow these steps;

1. Brush through of your hair to de tangle any knots
2. Tease the crown and parting of your hair by brushing downwards at the roots in sections
3. Roughly part your hair at the nape of your neck
4. Create one plait on the left side and one on the right (make these as lose or tight as you wish but you will get more volume in the style make them looser)
5. Tie each plait at the as fair down as possible with small elastic band or hair bands
6. Grab some kirby grips/Bobby pins and pin the first plait across to the other side of your head, curling the ends downward
7. Now pin the other plait across the opposite side of your head, tucking the end downwards underneath the other plait
8. I only used 6 pins to secure these plaits in place, findeling with overall shape but you can use more for more hold
9. You can also use hairspray if you wish

Ok so the one side looks a bit wonky but it was only for work and if it had more time in the mornings, I would actually take a bit more care.

Dat Highlight Tho

I am in love with highlighters. 😍

From powder, to cream, to liquid.  The shimmery goodness it my fav.  I think it helps define features and makes your face look slimmer.  It also makes you look very youthful.

I feel that it difficult to take a decent picture of clear highlighter but it looks awesome in person.  My favourite product ever is the Benefit High Beam and I've only got a small sample from boots in the 4 minis for £15 deal.  Then I love my No7 Instant Radiance Highlight stick for £9.95 with a highlighter powder to set the cream.

The following snapchat filter is basically the ultimate highlight that would be hard to create in real life.

Netflix and Chill

I love Netflix, it's a modern marvel.  You can watch almost anything you imagine but unfortunately it doesn't have things like Geordie Shore or any other English gems.

My top programmes are as follows;

1) Once Upon a Time - my favourite fantasy series with lovable characters and unpredictable storylines.  Basically it's full of everyone's favourite fairytale characters trapped in our world with no memories of their lives.  All 5 seasons are on there following stints on serval channels.

2) Jane the Virgin - I love this programme as its easy to watch and get into but it keeps me on the edge of my seat wondering what will happen to Jane next.  It has made me cry but it has also made me laugh so definitely recommendable.  It's like Ugly Betty with the Spanish culture netting the modern American world.

3) Orange is the New Black - This really interests me because you get attached to all the characters but they are convicted criminals!  The back stories go through how they got inside and it only makes you like them more.  Warning - there is a lot of lesbian action in there so if that makes you feel uncomfortable, maybe skip it.

4) Pretty Little Liars - How could I leave this out?  It's a teen classic and I have only really watched the first season, so I've got a lot of catching up to do!  This is like a teen murder mystery mixed with a classic high school setting.

5) The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmit - Another easy watch with this American comedy that follows a girl in New York after she was rescued from a doomsday cult.

Mad on this Month; Pokemon Go

Of course I have been partaking in the new, well old craze of Pokemon!  As a kid I watched the tv program and had a few of the playing cards but I wasn't fully into the video games and details of the Pokemon evolutions.

Now I'm fully into it.  I love evolving the low powdered Pokemon to their stronger counterparts.  I never learnt all the names  of the Pokemon back in the nineties so I'm learning now and having fun in the process.  

I love that it gets everyone out and about searching for Pokemon and hatching eggs by walking 2km, 5km or 10km.

Everyone can tell when you are playing the game which is good and bad.  You can makes loads of friends into the same things or look a bit wierd wandering around with your phone.

I plan to collect a Pokemon of every evolution.  Gotta catch 'em all!

Eyebrows on Fleek; The Products

Everyday I put something on my eyebrows as they deserve as much attention as the rest of your face.  I have slowly been collecting new products for my brows that I need to share.  I started with just a matte brown eye shadow but nowadays you need a bit more oomph and definition.

I have 3 eyebrow pencils in a range of prices and one brow kit in my collection.  So whatever you budget, I've got you covered.

Above, first of all is the Primark, P.S Loves Brow Pencil that is sharpen able and has a decent spooley brush on the other end.  At £1 this is an absolute bargain and I use the colour medium everyday in the week as it doesn't require much precision.  I usually draw on a few rough strokes and the brush on the other end blurs any sharp edges so that you haven't got harsh lines.

Next along is my newest product, the Maybelline Brow Satin £5.99, which is thinner and is twist up with a smaller nib.  The other end has a dome sponge applicator and brown powder in the lid which softens the look once applied.  I love this one as it is a subtler colour with my blonde hair and it is very similar the ABH brow wiz.

Finally we have the Anistasia Beverley Hills Brow Wiz which I paid €22 for a while ago and the delicate brow spooley on the other end has snapped off which is annoying.  So once I have draw on fine lines with the micro nib in medium, I have to use a seperate brow brush to remove excess product.  It does give a really defined brow which is perfect for a night out.

The below brow kit is from MUA and I was given this as a gift in the shade Fair to Mid.  You can pick this up from Superdrug for £3.50.  I like this because it has all the tools you need including a brow wax to set your colour and style in place.  When mixing the two top colours this matched my natural brow colour and the lighter shade can be used as a highlighter on the brow bone.

I hope this is helpful in picking out your brow products and if there is anything you think I should try, let me know.

Jamberry Nails - The New Nail Wrap Trend

You may have heard of Jamberry Nails through Facebook just as I did but you might not be sure what this is or how they work.  Basically they are vinyl wraps for your nails, activated by heat and pressure with loads of amazing patterns and colours.  They are great for people who don't have time to wait for their nails to dry or want to wow without all the effort of nail art tools.  I love that I can do my nails and not worry about damaging them for weeks.

I am still working on my timing and technique but they last for at least two weeks for one application.  Jamberry was created by 3 sisters in America that wanted a salon experience at home and it arrived in the UK in May 2016.  I have tried samples, then a whole set, twice now and they have all lasted at least 4 weeks before I took them off!

Take a look at my end results below...

2nd Sample "Tiki Hut"

1st Sample "Sorbet" 

May Exclusive "Floral Fusion"

After 2 weeks

After 2 weeks with Flash

"Blushing Floral"

"Blushing Floral" with Flash

The Application

After prepping your nails by removing nail varnish, pushing the cuticles back, filing nails and cleaning the nails with an alcohol wipe.  To apply the wraps, you basically cut them to size if necessary, heat the back for a few seconds with a hair dryer, place on the nail with tweezers and apply pressure across the whole nail.  To finish of you need to cut off excess wrap, file down the edge and heat the nail with a hair dryer again applying pressure.
Full details and videos in the link below;

https://lianecook.jamberry.com/uk/en/help/how-to-apply-nails

They are priced at £15 per sheet or 4 for the price of 3 which means they will be £11.25 per sheet.  There are also some premium wraps at £17.50.  On each sheet you get enough for 2 manicures, 2 pedicures and 4 extra wrap that be used for a pedicure or ascent nails.  I think this is good value for the length of time they last.

Choose from over 300 designs here; https://lianecook.jamberry.com/uk/en/

My favourites are anything floral, sparkly or pink but I also love the striking geometric print ones.  Jamberry also offer a Junior size for children or smaller finger nails and you get more on the sheet!  Search for Jamberry on Instagram and it will give you a world full of inspiration.

The Ultimate Affordable UK Dupes for Kylie Cosmetics

Ok, so the hype around Kylie Jenner's lip kits, lip glosses and metal mattes seems to grow with every launch.  I did get sucked in there for a minute but I've decided not to waste any more of my hard earned cash on Kylie's products.  I know, shock horror but it's seriously a lot when you think about it with international shipping at $14.95.

So I have now set about to research and find the most affordable and best dupes available in the UK.

First up let's start with the original matte lip kits;

Candy K

• NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in STOCKHOLM £5.50
• NYX Lingerie Lip Cream in PUSH UP £6.50
• NYX Matte Lipstick in SHY £5.50
• Barry M Matte Me up Lip Crayon in DRESS REHEARSAL £4.99
• Maybelline Colour Sensational Liquid Lip Colour in NUDE THRILLS £6.99
• Stila All Day Liquid Lipstick in CARMELLO £16

Dolce K

• NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in ABU DHABI £5.50
• NYX Lingerie Lip Cream in BEDTIME FLIRT £6.50
• MUA Luxe Velvet Lip Laquer in TRANQUILITY £3.00
• New Look Pure Colour Liquid Lipstick in MINK £3.99
• Sleek Matte Me Lip Cream in BIRTHDAY SUIT £4.99

True Brown K

• NYX Lingerie Lip Cream in BEAUTY MARK £6.50
• NYX Matte Lipstick in MAISON £5

The valentines specials;

Koko K

• NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in ISTANBUL £5.50
• NYX Lingerie Lip Cream in EMBELLISHMENT £6.50
• Maybelline Colour Sensational Vivid Matte Liquid Lipstick in NUDE FLUSH £6.99
• Stila All Day Liquid Lipstick in BACI £16

Poise K

• NYX Matte Lipstick in WHIPPED CAVIAR £5
• NYX Suede Liquid Lipstick in TEA N COOKIES £6.50
• Stila All Day Lipquid Lipstick in PATINA £16

Mary Jo K

• NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in AMSTERDAM £5.50
• NYX Suede Lip Cream in KITTEN HEELS £6.50
• Stila All Day Liquid Lipstick in FIERY £16

Additional lip kit shades;

22

• NYX Suede Lip Cream in ORANGE COUNTY £6.50
• L'Oreal Paris Infallable Matte Max Lipstick in DISTUBIA £6.99
• Maybelline Colour Sensational Vivid Matte Liquid Lipstick in ORANGE SHOT £6.99
• Stila Colour Balm Lipstck in VIVIENNE £16

Kourt K

• NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in TRANSYLVANIA £5.50
• Maybelline Colour Sensational Vivid Matte Liquid Lipstick in POSSESSED PLUM £6.99
• Stila All Day Liquid Lipstick in CHIANTI £16

NYX Transylvania

Expossed

• NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in LONDON £5.50
• Revlon Ultra HD Matte Lip Color in SEDUCTION £8.99

Dead of Night

• MUA Luxe Velvet Lip Lacquer in POTENT £3.00

Glosses;

Like

• NYX Butter Gloss in GINGERSNAP £5.00
• L'Oreal Paris Infallable in INVINCIBLE SABLE £9.99

Literally

• NYX Mega Shine Lip Gloss in NATURAL £4.00
• Maybelline Colour Sensational High Shine Gloss in ICED CHOCOLATE £6.19
• MUA Luxe Whipped in SPRY £3.00

So Cute

• NYX Butter Gloss in MADELINE £5.00
• Rimmel London Apocolips Lip Laquer in NUDE ECLIPSE £6.49

Metal Mattes;

Heir

• Stila All Day Liquid Lipstick in DOLCE £16

King K

• NYX Wicked Lippies in MISCHIEVOUS £5.50

Reign

• NYX Wicked Lippies in WRATH £5.50
• MUA Luxe Metallic £3.00
• Stila Magnificent Lip Gloss in GARNET £7.50 in sale
• TECHNIC lipstick in TOFFE old lipstick from a set with N07 Perfect Lips Pencil in 20 Nude

My Old Lipstick

 

Majesty

• MUA Luxe Velvet Lip Lacquer in POTENT £3.00 + any blue eyeshadow

Where to buy;
NYX and other make up brands; www.boots.com
MUA and other make up brands; www.superdrug.com
Stila; stila.co.uk
Loads of cool make up including NYX; www.feelunique.com