When I think of orange, I think of unflattering, jump suit orange. Turns out it’s softer and less intimidating than red! It’s also perfect for balmy summer nights and actually looks good on my skin. What I’ve learnt from doing these tutorials, is that when you focus on the lips, the eyes often need less…
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October and November Favourites
I didn’t do a favourites post in October, because I only had 3 colours that I really liked. Instead I’ve combined them with my November favourites. Most of these colours are perfect for spring and will still work for Summer. Nudus in Fairy Tales On me this is borderline too light but it’s a…
The Nude That Started It All
This year has been the first that I really wanted to start wearing lipstick. I started by checking my favourite organic brands. Noticing an absence of diversity in their models, I trawled blogs for reviews. I still didn’t have much luck. Fed up I decided to take the plunge and purchased a lipstick, off the advice of a…
Turquoise Eyeliner and Coral Lips – Featuring Ilia Beauty Lipstick In Paradise
I’ve always been afraid to wear bright colours, such as turquoise, but wearing it as eyeliner instead of eyeshadow doesn’t feel as daunting. Here is my take on the turquoise liner, using organic and cruelty free products. For something so bright, it’s actually effortless! Keep reading to see how I achieved this look. I primed my…
Ilia Beauty Tinted Lip Conditioners Review and Swatches
Ilia has a wider range of the Lip Conditioners and more recently brought out shades that have SPF in them. ILIA Tinted Lip Conditioner combines organic ingredients to soothe and condition the lips. Each shade carries a sheer touch of color that increases in intensity when applied liberally. The SPF shades have different ingredients and…
Soft, Brown Smokey Eyes and Nude Mauve Lips – Featuring Juice Beauty
I always look at the smokey eye tutorials and wonder just how everyone seems to be able to to achieve that flawless blend. I never do black smokey eyes because I feel that I end up looking like punched in the eye. So here’s my much softer take, using brown instead. I started with my eyes…
Ilia Beauty Lipstick Review & Swatches – The Brides, Lucy’s Party & Madam Mina
I was trying to stick to Spring colours but then I saw that Ilia released a new selection of limited edition colours. I scooped them up when they had a sale. I do believe that Lucy’s Party will stay in the rotation, but the other two may disappear after a while. ILIA Lipstick combines organic ingredients with contemporary…
Minimal Eyes and Bold Red Lip – Featuring African Nights, by Noyah
I had a birthday party to go to last night, so I thought it time to be bold and wear one of the brightest colours I’ve collected so far. With my face moisturised, I applied a heavy layer of Gressa Minimalist Serum Foundation to conceal under my eyes, as well as a few layers of…
Juice Beauty Luminous Lip Crayon Review & Swatches
Juice Beauty have a full range of skin care and recently expanded their makeup line with the help of Gwyneth Paltrow. The website states these lip colours are: A unique blend of plant-derived Phyto-Pigments with replenishing emollients to keep lips soft with a smooth, creamy texture and a lightweight feel. Only certain ingredients are certified…
Black Winged Eyeliner and Nude Lips – Featuring Ilia Beauty
I had my cousins wedding to attend this weekend and I haven’t been particularly thrilled with what I’ve worn to the last few weddings. One was entirely my own fault, as I traveled 8 hours to my home town, only to find out I’d left my dress in Melbourne! This time, I intentionally bought new…
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