Manicure Monday

 

It's week 3 of Manicure Monday and I haven chose Maybelline Forever Strong Nailvarnish: Metal me teal. I absolutely adore this metallic look. It has got an edgy feel to it and the greeny/blue shade looks great in winter, or the colds months. To this look I added some blue nail caviar. It is easy to apply, but looks as though you have made a lot of effort. I usually achieve this look by applying my first coat of nailvarnish and when dry put some more of the chosen colour where I want the nail caviar to be. I then sprinkle the nail caviar over, wait for it to dry, then apply a top coat. You can purchase these products many places, but I found them in the links below.

Nail varnish found here

Nail caviar found here

 



What's in my bag tag

What's is my bag tag! I love reading this tag on blogs! There's a lot of odd things in here because I kept my bag how it was and didn't tidy it or remove things! This is my everyday bag, I'm thinking of doing a what's in my school/college bag soon too, so keep an eye out for that. Enjoy!

Firstly, where is my bag from? Riverisland.

I was very intrigued by this gold/silver metallic bag as I have never had anything like it before! I love the zip detailing and even though it doesn't look very big, it fits everything I need.

 

 

I don't go anywhere without my diary/notepad! I like to keep organised and up to date with plans so this notebook helps. It contains all my homework/revision, my college timetable and notes I write down through the day. I always have a pen handy because my notebook is pretty useless without one! I often carry my iPad with me too, along with my phone, but I was using my phone to take the picture (you might tell from the sneaky hand in the picture, can you spot it?). I find I use my iPad a lot at the moment for blogging but it's also just to record notes and keep organised.

This is the messy part of the tag! I have found these vouchers floating around in the bottom of my bag which I never find myself using, ops. I carry a small black zip bag to hold all my little emergency items. I always have bobby pins and hair bands. My phone/iPad charger which are the same so it saves me carrying two. Also in the case are some tablets just in case of a headache etc. 

Keys and two random rings?  So my bunch of keys are pretty boring, I'm not the type to carry a big bunch as I feel it takes a lot of room and adds extra weight. 

I adore my Ted Baker purse I got for Christmas this year. The bright orange colour definitely screams my name. Inside I just have various cards and cash.  

Surprise surprise, I have two lip balms in my bag! I always carry at least one because my lips get extremely dry during cold weather which it definitely is right now :(. Also if I am wearing lipstick that day I always apply lip balm before. I usually carry the lip products I am wearing that day. So today I am wearing MAC's Crème d'nude and Loreals Glam Shine: Gold Cappucino I also have MAC's mineralise skin finish natural: Medium Plus and a brush from Kirkland Signature. I use these to matte my face throughout the day if I need to. This product doesn't make you look cakey either. Miniature or sample size perfumes are great for on the go, it reduces weight and doesn't take up too much space. The perfume I have in my bag today is Dior: J'adore.

I believe it is important to keep your hands moisturised, especially if you usually get dry hands easily. I usually have a small hand sanitizer but I have recently ran out and haven't had the chance to run to a store. I can be a bit of a germaphobe at times! Impulse spray, along with the perfume is useful on the go. This is a full-size bottle but still is light to carry. Finally a random nail varnish at the bottom of my bag, I had no idea this was in here and I have been searching for it for while!

 

Hope you enjoyed My tag!

 

Manicure Monday

Okay we're back with Manicure Monday with the second look! Hope you like this one, another look that I do quite often.

 

 

 

I only used one nail varnish for this look. It was surprisingly easy to achieve and yet you may not think this because it has a sand effect finish. I got this nail varnish along with 3 others within a gift set, which are also sand effect. The great thing about these sand effect nail lacquers is that by using only one lacquer, it looks as though a lot of effort had been put in to create this look. OPI stays on incredibly well, this may last up to 10-14 days. So I will usually apply this nail varnish if I know I wont have much time to change it when its chipped. Lazy!

Get this nail varnish here

 

Manicure Monday

I'm starting Manicure Monday, it will be a series of 5 nail varnish looks/reviews. Enjoy! 

Maybelline Color Show Nail Varnish: Mauve Kiss 150

Can be found here

Barry M Nail Paint: Yellow Topaz Glitter

Can be found here

This gorgeous nude shade is my go to nail varnish at the moment, and I add a little Barry M: Yellow Topaz Glitter to my ring fingers on most of my nail looks.

Memory jar

I thought this idea was super cute, and now the new year is here it is a great time start writing down memories. First I thought about writing something down everyday and putting it in, but I know I wouldn't keep up with it! So instead, I chose to write down everything that makes me smile, something good that happens, birthdays, Christmas etc. This first thing I started with was my blog name. and I also put what I done on New Years eve/day. When I empty this out in January 2015 I will look back at all the memories and smile, some I may of even forgotten! I had fun making it, and I hope you like this idea too!

 

Scroll down to see how I achieved this!

How is it done?

The jar I used was by Yankee Candle. I had the smallest bit left but the candle would no longer light. I started off with heating around the bottom of the jar and as the candle melted it was easy to get out. I gave it a quick clean and removed the label. I decided I wanted to put a space to write on the jar so I got some lined paper and burned it until I got the required size. (haven't wrote anything on it yet, still thinking)

Next, I got a size of A4 paper and cut it into 8, but if I want more space 4 (whatever size you want). Then write your memory onto the paper then roll it up anyway you wish. Then with some gold wire I wrapped it around a pen as it is a lot stronger than the paper and removed it and placed it around the paper. (TIP: roll your paper smaller than the circumference of the wire and once it is in it will expand). I chose to burn the ends of my paper to give it an older feel, but this is optional!

Place them in the jar and you are done!

You can get the gold wire from any craft store or online. it needs to be malleable!

 

Top 5 Lipsticks

 

1. MAC: Creme D'nude - Can be found here
This is my perfect nude lipstick. I find it really hard to find nude lipsticks that don't look like I have 'foundation lips' or wash me out terribly. I think this lipstick would suit most skin tones. Looks especially great with a tan.

2. Topshop: Mischeif I always go towards this lipstick when I choose to wear a red lip because it is bright, and a classic red. It isn't a matte so it will come off throughout the night which is a downfall because you will have to re-apply it, but its also a positive because it won't dry out your lips, it will keep them moisturised.

3. MAC: Viva Glam Gaga I wear this lipstick more than any other lipstick I own because it is so easy to wear! it will suit all skin tones. It can be worn lightly or apply more and it will be much bolder in colour. It is a lustre so very moisturising, but again will wear off.

4. MAC: Morange - Can be found here

Orange! This lipstick has a matte finish, which means it will last and it's also less likely to smudge. I really enjoy wearing this lipstick as it give a more brighter finish than a red. This lipstick is also good for every skin tone. I highly recommend someone with a darker skin tone to purchase this lipstick or the same shade! When applying this lipstick or any other matte finish lipstick, ensure you use a lip balm before to moisturise your lips to avoid them getting dry.

 

5. No7: Petal

A natural rose coloured lip for the day is great when you don't want to dress up your look. This is a great shade for the autumn/winter. its a 'my lips but better' shade so it just helps to define your lips rather than making them pop. This lipstick work well if you are wearing a bold eye. It is better to choose one or the other. Bold eye, or bold lips.

 

 

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Favourite beauty products of 2013 TAG

I have been thinking about what I was going to include in this tag for a while and I thought I would take my own approach to it because sometimes, in certain categories, it got difficult to narrow it down to one product. The categories will be; lip products, setting spray, eye products, cheek products, skin care products. So each category will not have a fixed number but just include products that I completely recommend and that I use a lot! I hope that this is useful or just enjoyable to see! I had so much fun making this tag as much as I have been reading others! Enjoy!

 Lip products

 

1. Blistex Daily Lip Conditioner

I recommend a lot of Blistex products especially for dry, cracked and irritated lips. During winter time it is normal for our lips to become dry, but to prevent them from cracking and then becoming sore moisturising our lips is essential! This lip conditioner is very smooth and keeps long lasting moisture in your lips throughout the day! When it comes down to scent, everyone one will have different opinions but personally I love the scent! I have found it difficult to describe the smell becauseI have never smelt anything like it. it smells creamy and sweet with a hint of mint.
Can be found here

2. MUA sweet kiss lip balm

MUA can be found at superdrug if you are in the UK, which I am aware that it is unfortunately not available everywhere. Apologies! But if you have a superdrug near by, dash down and pick up one of these luxurious lip balms. Highly moisturising and not sticky which can be irritating with some lip balms! What is the best part about it? The price! It's only £2! They do various shades too which I am surely getting soon. This shade looks great paired with the Mac Viva Glam Gaga lipstick.  

Hey guess what? For you One Direction fans, MUA has limited edition one direction makeup out at the moment!
Can be found here

 

3. Bourjois Effect 3D MAX: shade 63 rose elait

A gorgeous rose pink gloss with fine golden glitter. I usually use it the centre of the lip and it create a beautiful sheen to your lip. It is extremely moisturising and not sticky. It is long lasting so you don't have to apply it very often, which is useful when you just want to have a good time! The only downfall to this lipgloss, is the applicator. This is down to personal preference so you may love this idea. It is lemon shaped and plastic, the plastic is the negative for me, it is not very easy to apply the gloss. Apart from this I love this product and also pairs nicely with the lipstick.

4. Mac lustre lipstick: Viva Glam Gaga

This is my second purchase of this lipstick, and I use it for my everyday lip look. I always apply a lip balm before using a lipstick, as some are drying for the lips. This lipstick however is a lustre, which means it is more creamy and moisturising than a matte. The colour payoff is great, it can be shear or bold in colour. 

Eye Products
 

Mascara 

L'Oréal volume million lashes

I have this mascara in black and brown and I reccomend both, I personally use black a lot more as I prefer a more defined looking eye. Both give amazing length to your lashes and just the right amount of thickness, not leaving any clumps. It is easy to apply and the wand ensures there are no clumps. This mascara doesn't smudge throughout the day (we all know how it can travel down your eye and make you look like you have been crying!) 
Can be found here

Eyeliner

At the moment I have been loving making my own eyeliner. Mixing some of Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray with any eyeshadow of your choice. This is great because for someone with a love of eyeshadows I have a lot, and instead of buying various eyeliners of all shades using my eyeshadows and some spray works great, and it's really easy to do too! I spray a pea size amount of the setting onto a surface, then dip the tip of my eyeliner brush into the liquid then dip it into the eyeshadow and it is then ready to apply to the eye. Another great thing about this method is that it last all day because it has the setting spray already in it!

Eyeshadows

In this section, I thought I would include my most worn eye look. I recommend all of these shadows individually so this look can be altered to create your own style.

Urban Decay Naked 2 : Bootycall - Can be found here

Mac: Amber Lights - Can be found here

Mac: Swiss Chocolate - Can be found here

If you haven't got Mac: Amber Lights then a good match for this from the Urban Decay Naked 2 is Half-Baked. So if you do have this palette there isn't any need for you to buy amber lights. 

Setting spray

Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray

I've only ever tried setting spray but never purchased one until I tried this! It literally makes your makeup last all night! The liquid does not feel sticky or cakey, it not only makes your makeup last but it makes it look better giving your face a fresh finish. It doesn't take long to dry so if you are in a rush it's very quick! The spray bottle is easy to use so there is no fuss, and a perfect amount is released, recommend to spray 3 times. each side of the face, and then your T-zone.
Can be found here

 

Cheeks

 

Setting powder

MAC: Mineralisr Skinfinish Natural- Medium Plus
This powder is used everyday as a setting powder. Its a perfect match for my skin tone and I love it. It is very light on the skin, and doesn't look cakey. If I get oily throughout the day I will touch up with this powder, and no matter the amount you apply it still doesn't look cakey! I use it to make my skin more matte, but I still like it to glow and look healthy. This MSFN is great for this.
Can be found here

 

Bronzer

ELF: warm bronzer, golden bronzer.

Recently I have been using two ELF bronzers a lot, switching between them both. The shades are golden, and warm. I have previously had the shade warm before and have re-purchased it after using it all. As the products from ELF are so cheap I also bought golden to try it out. I love both, the shade warm is definitely a lot darker but gives you a bronzed look. However the shade golden has a lot more sheen, but gives a sun kissed look.
Can be found here

Blush

MAC: Margin Powder Blush

This is a beautiful blush and it holds a good memory because I first wore this blush at my prom! (Aawwh!) I would explain the colour as rose gold but with more peachy pink. It's a frost finish so it gives a gorgeous glow to the skin. It blends really nicely and has brilliant pigmentation. I adore this blush and I wear it on a daily bases.
Can be found here

Highlighter

Sleek: Face Contour Kit- Light

This product has 2 products in 1! The bronzer isn't the best as it is quite dark for the shade light and you have to be careful when applying it, as it is very easy to become 'muddy'. But if you do not mind the fuss and you are able to control the amount used then it is fine! But it's not everyday we can be bothered with the fuss. Anyway... Onto the highlight. I would explain this highlight as a powder version of benefits high beam. Liquid highlighters can be hard to use for some people, so if you want the look but prefer powdered highlighters then maybe give this one a try. It is a pinky toned highlight which can be very flattering as well as natural looking. If you go to a Boots or Superdrug, you can always test the products before buying them! 
Can be found here

 

Skin care

 

Cetaphil: Skin Cleanser and Moisturising Lotion

After using these products for a year now, I feel that I have got my full opinion of what I think about them. I feel that both of these products are very good for sensitive skin, they have no harsh fragrances. Especially good for acne or blemish prone skin, I highly recommend them. For either normal/dry/oily/combination skin, I think that this will be appropriate for all. During winter my skin gets terribly dry, and oily during summer. The lotion balances it out to normal. I love these products!
Skin Cleanser found here
Moisturising Lotion found here
 

Simple: Kind To Skin Facial Wipes

I usually choose not to remove my makeup with facial wipes and instead use my Cetaphil routine. When I stay out, or want to freshen my face I always use these wipes. There is no artificial perfumes or colour, alcohol, or oils. Which makes it kind for the skin (as the name suggests!) they are very smooth on the skin, and it removes all of my makeup.
Can be found here

Brushes

In this section I could mention so many brushes that I have but I only want to pick a couple that I have loved over the past year that I noticed I use on a daily bases.

Mac: 224 Brush

'The dream blending brush'. I believe that to able to wear eyeshadow, you must have a good blending brush. It is the only brush that I would completely say is key when applying apply eyeshadow. You MUST have a good blending brush in order to blend eyeshadow, it makes the difference. I love this brush, and is the only blending brush I use. There are many good blending brushes out there, and there may be one that you prefer! But this one is loved by me :)
Can be found here

Mac: 187 Brush

I use this brush to apply liquid foundation, or blush. The fantastic quality about this brush is the fact it can be used for multiple purposes. This brush will last a long time, and it doesn't shred. It gives a even layer of foundation, and the stippling of the brush gives you a flawless finish. It can give a light coverage or have the ability to be medium and full coverage it is buildable. A cheaper alternative is the stippling brush from ELF. It is £3.75 compared to MAC price of £33.50. I made the choice of buying MAC first because I know it will last much longer, and the quality is a lot better. If you have never tried a stippling brush before I think you should tryfor the ELF brush because it will give y an idea, and if you don't like it then you won't have lost a lot of money.
Can be found here
Elf version can be found here

 

All about me TAG

Me: Georgia

Nicknames: Gee, Geo

Birthday: July 1st

Place of birth: Bristol

Zodiac sign: Cancer

Male or female: Female

Occupation: None, in education 

Residence: Bristol

Screen Name: Haute Beauty Couture

Appearance:

Hair colour: Blonde/Brown

Hair length : Extremely long!

Eye colour: Green

Best feature: Hair

Height: 5ft 7

Braces: When I was 15

Glasses: No

Piercings: Only ears!

Tattoos: On my wrist

Righty or lefty: Righty!

Your 'firsts':

First best friend: Abbie and Amber 

First award: Won a spelling bee in primary school

First sport you joined: Football and Netball at the same time, didn't stick with Football for very long, I enjoyed netball though, done it for a few years!

First real vacation: Spain, Majorca

First concert: Never been to a concert, I went to T4 On The Beach though!

First love: Channing Tatum haha!

Favourites:

Movie: Dirty Dancing is an all time favourite

TV show: Waterloo Road!

Colours: Emerald Green, Rose Gold, All Pinks!

Song: At the moment I love Jason Derulo- Trumpets

Candy: Cadbury's Whole Nut!

Restaurant: Turtle bay, Las Iguanas

Store: What! You can not make me pick!

School: Hush hush...

Book: Romance, or thriller

Magazine: Glamour 

Shoes: Combat boots in winter!

Currently:

Feeling: Tired

Single or taken: 

Eating: Nothing

Typing: This 

Online: yeah

Listening to: Miguel album

Thinking about: Plans for tomorrow

Wanting: 

Watching: Listening to music

Wearing: Tartan pyjamas

Future:

Want children? Yes, one day!

Want to get married? Of course

Careers in mind? No clue?

Where do you want to live? Somewhere hot and sunny!

Have you ever:

Kissed a stranger: No aha

Had alcohol: Yeah for sure

Smoked: No don't want to try it

Ran away from home: No I once was late home and my mum thought I ran away! Sorry mum!

Broken a bone: No, touch wood!

Got an X-ray: Yes

Broken someone's heart: I hope not!

Cried when someone died: Yes

Cried at school: Yes

Do you believe in:

God: No

Miracles: No

Love at first sight: No

Ghosts: No

Aliens: No

Soul mates: Yes 

Heaven: No

Hell: No

Kissing on first date: It's ok, why not?

Yourself: Sometimes, maybe not enough