Naomi Elizabeth Buckley : November 2015

Why I love Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua

7:04 pm

15 Random Girly Things About Life, Love and Lipstick

6:35 pm

The following post is just for a bit of fun and not to be taken too seriously, but I am sure that most girls (or maybe even boys) will relate to at least one or two things...... Enjoy x

You can swatch lipstick for half an hour in the Boots aisle, find your perfect shade and come home to find you already have at least four very similar shades.
When you buy something following a shopping ban your new purchase prompts further spending, since you need a new liner to match that lippy.
When something you was considering buying isn't available any longer you then go on a mad dash to other shopping centres or stalk it online until its back in stock.
If its limited edition I want turns into I need.
The search for the perfect foundation is a never ending story. It will be the perfect shade and your skin will look natural and flawless, radiant but not too dewy and birds will sing through your window Snow White style.
If you see the boy you were interested in hanging out with attractive girls you suddenly decide he must be yours!
You might feel the need to share some embarrassing information about yourself then you feel regret when your friend starts acting all superior.
If a boy doesn't text you back because he has fallen asleep, by the time he wakes up, you have fought and apologised five times, broken up and taken him back three times, you call your mom and you post a not so subtle status on facebook and change your ringtone to 'single ladies'.
You don't mind your boyfriend/husband saying a girl is pretty if you think she is pretty too.
You act annoyed when boys tease you but secretly you like the attention.
That one celebrity you have a girl crush on who seems perfect and anything she wears/promotes or collaborates on, you must have because by extension, you will be just a little bit more glam.
The bathroom of a bar or restaurant is a place you make instant BFF's as you gush over each others hair or shoes.
As luck would have it the day you go a little too smokey on the eyes is the day your emotional at work, so you end up looking like Alice Cooper.
When you go out without makeup and your hair scraped back the following will almost always happen...... 1. If your single you will see the most handsome man 2. Your bound to see someone you dislike looking polished and well presented.
And Finally Every day should be 'Treat Yo Self' Day!

Benefit

My Favourite Products For Contouring

7:13 pm

I have probably mentioned before that my cheekbones are non existent and from a early age I used to have cheekbone envy looking at my mom, I had decided that I would wish for cheekbones should I ever discover a genie. Fast forward to the present and I firmly believe that with a little technique and the right products anyone can add some shape and definition to the face. Just to clarify I am not referring to the heavily mapped out contour that is still doing the rounds at the moment, this belongs on editorials and instagram. I am talking about subtle shading under the cheekbones, jaw and temple to define and shape the face.

Here are some of my favourite products, these products are extremely popular and are talked about all the time, and for good reason, because they work so well!

Kevin Aucoin The Sculpting Powder is a taupe/grayish shade, the formula is blendable and really allows you to carve out cheekbones. This is probably the most well loved contour powder ever, because it is so effective at faking supermodel worthy bone structure.
Nars Laguna this is a bronzer/contour it is a warmer shade and it has a small amount of shimmer but works well on my warmer skin tone. I like to brush it on the face in a three shape as you would a bronzer then go in under the cheekbone with a smaller brush to accentuate and define further.
Illamasqua Cream Pigment in Hollow this as the name suggests is a cream contour and it works best for me in the winter when I am at my palest, it is a really cool toned colour so is a great option for extremely pale skins. The cool grey colour works well to mimic shadow on the skin.
Soap and Glory Solar-Powder this is budget friendly offing, but doesn't compromise on quality. There is two colours in the pan you have the option of a light or a darker shade which you can use individually or you can swirl both powders together. It looks very natural on the skin and blends well.
Benefit Hoola Bronzer this is my personal favourite because it is very finely milled and the colour is a such a balanced mixture of warm and cool tones that it is very flattering, it brings life to the face and really helps to define and add warmth.
What are your favourite contour powders?