The Editorial Look

Monday, 17 September 2012

CheerUp Magazine Photo Shoot

As promised, here is my post on Saturday's photo shoot, with me as the makeup artist! In case you're not aware my boyfriend and friends run a magazine (which I contribute to) called CheerUp Magazine, and for their next issue they wanted to put together a fashion shoot which took place on Saturday. It went really well, it was hot and sunny with great models and friends around us. It was a 6 hour day but it flew by as it was all good fun! They are a ridiculous amount of shots, however I chose the best ones to represent the makeup that I did for them. So here's a few for you to look at...

Model: Daisy Lawless
MUA: Me
Photography: Darryl Merkli/CheerUp

Model: Jess Leathem
MUA: Me
Photography: Darryl Merkli/CheerUp

Model: Zara Brooke
MUA: Me
Photography: Darryl Merkli/CheerUp

We're looking forward to the second photo shoot next month! Also, I'll be starting up a fashion blog specifically for CheerUp Magazine very soon - so keep an eye out for that!

Please take a look at their magazine: issuu.com/cheerup
You can also find them on facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/CheerUpMag

Which out of the pictures is your favourite look?

What are your thoughts on the leopard print!?

Katie xo

Friday, 14 September 2012

Animal Eyes

My boyfriend's magazine 'Cheerup' is holding a fashion photo shoot tomorrow and I am the makeup artist! So I've been having a mess around with ideas today. I'm still undecided whether or not to do this look (zebra on one girl, tiger on another, plus a leopard for the third model), it's between this and your good old smokey eye. Oddly though, I find I am better at the more complex looks in comparison to a smokey eye, which no one can understand including myself! But hey ho, we're all different right?

Left: Tiger Eye Right: Zebra Eye

Please excuse my face here, it looks horrendous, NOT a fan of the four Graftobian Foundation/Concealer Palettes that cost me over £100, grrrr.... The shiny parts on my face there are ironically the driest parts of my face usually. So I'm not entirely sure why this foundation is rated so highly when it provides extra grease, not a good look! The eyes are a tad smudged as I was in a rush however for a 15 minute job, I think these pass as okay! I will post pictures from the shoot tomorrow so you can see the final outcome!

What do you think of animal print eyes?
Would you dare to wear them out?!

Katie xo

Thursday, 13 September 2012

Barry M Nail Paint '134 Yellow'

My blog is fixed yay! Sorry for the delay on this post.

I'd been eyeing this colour up for a good month or so now, and despite the horrified reactions I got from people when I said I wanted it, I bought it anyway. Another addition to my growing Barry M collection! I love them so much I even drew them for my GCSE Art exam haha! The price is inexpensive at £2.99 and although it does chip, the coating is far stronger than other nail paints I've tried.

Close Up

Nail Paint On My Nails

My Barry M Collection!

Once I'd applied it I was amazed. Suddenly it looked like my tan had upped at least 20%! The colour is pretty bright, but not too in your face. Admittedly it is more of a summer colour, but I have a weeks holiday in Portugal coming up so I will be wearing this gorgeous colour with absolutely no shame! The colour itself is definitely in my top 5 favourites, alongside all the pastel colours I have! Biiiiiig fan of those. I plan to continue to add to my collection untill I come across an even better brand!

Do you like Barry M Nail Paints?
What's your favourite colour?

Katie xo

Wednesday, 12 September 2012

Stupid Internet...

Okay, so I'm currently having a few technical issues with my blog, I've been trying to post all day and it won't let me attatch pictures *grrrr* so I'm going to have to try and sort it. Bare with me readers!

Thank you

Katie xo

Monday, 10 September 2012

Cherry Carmex Lip Balm, Bursting With Flavour!

This item should have been in my beauty kit months ago. It's just what I've been looking for! In the past I've

purchased the Bodyshop Cherry lip balm, however like many others I've tried, they've all left a gross coating on my lips which is most definitely not a good look! I've also tried the Next Gold Tin and the Little Blue Tin, but I've found them all a bit dull. They left a ridiculous amount of excess shine and had no flavour what so ever. Cherry is my absolute favourite flavour, so when I found cherry Carmex lip balm I fell in love with it! But the best part is that afterward your lips tingle with a sort of, mintyness!

Cherry Carmex Lip Balm

Cherry Carmex Lip Balm On My Hand

Me Wearing Cherry Carmex Lip Balm

Although the pictures don't really do it justice, I cannot stress enough how much this lip balm has become a favourite product of mine. There are 5 main reasons for this! One; my lips seem to soak in the moisture how they should, still leaving a good amount visible. Two; the cherry flavour is to die for! Three; No cakey residue left on my lips at all. Four; it's SPF 15. Five; Less is more! You need so little of it each time you apply it, there's plenty left as the pot is filled to the brim. Fab fab fab.

Short review due the fact the product really does speak for itself, buy it from local drugstores and find out why I think it's so great! It's pretty inexpensive too at £2.55. I can't stop applying it, I have a holiday in the sun coming up and I can safely say due to the SPF 15 quality it will be my best friend out there!

Did you find this review useful?
Who owns this absolute beauty!?

Katie xo

Written Proof - Finally A Qualified Makeup Artist!

My Certificate!

Just a short post to express my happiness of my recent success, passing my Level 3 Makeup Course at College! Woooooo! It was a difficult year I'll admit. I managed to get glandular fever a quarter of the way into the course which resulted in me suffering for a good few months with it, but despite that and the amount of work I had to do for it I passed so all is well!

Although I'm not sure if I'm going to continue with my career in Makeup, I'm over the moon that I have this qualification behind me. It's something to be proud of :-)

Have any of you guys studied makeup?
Have you considered it?

Katie xo

Nice Bubbly Baths

Who doesn't love a good bath right? I was running one this morning when my mum came across a few bath bits, which I got to use, win! I can easily say this was the nicest bath I think I've ever had... Below are a few images of the things that went with my luxurious bath!

Flower Power Face Mask!

Ok so this was a little odd, I thought it would be a cream that you self applied, but when I opened it, it was literally a mask! I looked a little like the grudge with it on (as it's ghostly white with eye, nose and mouth holes... plus my long dark hair!) but I must admit it was quite relaxing. It was a Botanic Extract Lavender Facial Mask that you left on for 15 minutes, I did feel refreshed afterwards! I'm unaware of where it came from as it was a gift, however I can tell you it was made by Natural Products Ltd.

Pumice Stone

These things are great, I walk around a lot bare foot so this is really a life saver for hard skin! I used to own one on a plastic stick in the shape of a foot however it broke away easily, since I swapped to the actual stone I've found I get much better results! I bought mine from Superdrug.

Elvive Nutri-Gloss Conditioner

I've had this pot for a good few months now and use it once a week for about 10-15 minutes on my hair, it leaves it looking so silky and glossy! I recommend it highly! As much as I love any normal conditioner I personally need to use a more intense one due to the length of my hair... it breaks so so easy! Any more than once a week would be too often I think, I use it just to give it that extra healthy boost. I picked mine up from Superdrug once again.

Refreshing Foot Soak Scented Soap Confetti

These beauties are soooo cute! They are mint scented, and you float them in your bath until they eventually dissolve! They smell great and leave your skin feeling super smooth. Plus the shape is beyond adorable! These are also made by Natural Products Ltd.

Lily Pad Bath Flower

This puzzled me at first as I though it was made of material, but once I put it in the water I realised it was just like the Refreshing Foot Soak Scented Soap Confetti, it dissolved! I left the bath a tad messy, but I can still smell the perfume scent from it on my skin. It floated for a good 20 minutes or so before it melted away! Too cute, I want another one! Also from Natural Products Ltd.

Here's a picture of them all floating!

Ooooh Bubbles

And finally, after my bath I applied a bit of this!

Burt's Bees Hand Cream

This is so small and compact, great for travelling or a day out! It's scent of almond milk is a little overwhelming at first but, like I say, less is more! You barely need any at all. It smells great and it leaves your hands feeling fab! You can purchase this in many places I imagine as it's such a popular brand (also a gift, so I'm not sure where exactly!).

Well that was my bath, I really do suggest you guys try out some more exotic, beautifully scented baths such as my one today. I'll be purchasing more bits like these and having another one!

Have you used any of these products?
What is your favourite?

Katie xo

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