Kylie Jenner Inspired look :-)

Hello internet friends,

I would like to apologise for not having posted anything in quite a while. I don't really have a valid excuse but I will say I have been busy with work at a Summer Camp which I actually finished today. Alas, my Kylie Jenner inspired look...

So, I don't know about you but Kylie Jenner has been rocking it recently! She may be 2 years younger than me but I still idolize her! She just knows. You know? I would like to point out that my main focus for this look was on the lips, Kylie's lips are looking very plump these days and to help achieve that look I'm going to show you how I have recreated it.

I began by picking a photo of her to reference..

Kylie Jenner

First thing is first, I primed my skin and diminished the appearance of my pores by using Benefit POREfessional (Absolutely LOVE this product - If you don't have it I highly recommend it, especially for those with oily skin). Then I used my favourite Foundation which is by Revlon (Photoready) in the colour 002 Vanilla, because I'm super pale. I then added some concealer, again by Revlon (Colorstay) in the colour 02 Light, putting it under and around my eye area and anywhere else where there was decolouration. After that, I filled in my eyebrows actually using the colour 'Sexpresso' in the Too Faced Natural Eye eyeshadow set, I then brushed them up to create more of an arched look like Kylie.
Moving onto Eyes, I primed them using Too Faced Shadow Insurance in Lemon Drop which is actually a colour correcting primer so it gets rid of the red/purple colour around the eye area. I put 2 tiny dots on both eyes and used my fingers to gently rub around the eye, making a good base for the eyeshadow.
Now for the Eyeshadow.. I used Urban Decays 'Naked' palette (the first one), and the first colour I used was 'Virgin' which is the lightest colour, placing it all over the lid and tear duct area. I then used 'Naked' and 'Buck' to add more depth putting them in the crease and blending them. I then used 'Buck' and went under the lower lashes, later adding 'Sexpresso' from the Too Faced Natural Eye palette to make it darker but keeping it matte, as Kylie's eyeshadow appears to look matte.
I then used Victoria's Secret Bold Line liquid liner, making more of a winged eye look than Kylie has in the image, however, Kylie usually does go for a winged eyeliner look. After, I layered 2 different Mascaras - Maybelline the Falsie Volum' Express & Rimmel Scandaleyes Rockin Curves in extreme black. I find layering mascaras adds more of a fake eyelash look without wearing them. I also used Cliniques bottom lash mascara, you guessed it.. on my bottom lashes.
To create the defined cheek/contour look I used a bronzer first by Rimmel (Sun shimmer) in Light shimmer, blending it into the hollows under my cheekbones (making a fish face makes them easier to define) and either side of my nose but also using the '3' technique on either side of my face. I then used a Maybelline blush (Expert Wear) in the colour 105 Sweet Cinnamon. To add that highlight effect that the Kardashians/Jenner girls always seem to have, I used the product 'Beat the Blues' in Sunbeam by MeMeMe. I placed this along the top of my cheekbones, using my fingers to blend, I also added a small quantity under my brow bones to act as a highlight for my eyes. Then I placed left overs down along my nose and on my cupids bow area. Then to add even more highlight and shimmer, I used Bobbi Browns Shimmer Brick in the colour Nectar placing it over my blush and then using the excess on other areas that I previously highlighted.
Now for the lips.. The most anticipated part right? Well, rumour has it that Kylie uses MAC's lipliner in the colour Whirl, so doing small gentle strokes I drew an outline around my lips, taking it a bit over the natural shape in order for them to look fuller like Kylies. Tip: You don't need to press down too hard with Whirl as it can be quite dark. I then used the liner to fill in the corners of my lips to add more shape/depth for when the lipstick is on. For lipstick I used Rimmels Moisture renewing in the colour 180 Vintage Pink as it actually has purple undertones in it I'd say, which you can see in Kylie's lipstick in the photo. This lipstick is a beautiful colour and I just love how it goes on the lips so easily and the finish that it has.

Below I've include 2 images of the finished look, inspired by Kylie Jenner. These aren't the exact products she uses but they are just what I used in order to try and achieve her look. Can we now take a moment to applaud her and her flawlessness. What a stunner.

Hope this has been helpful in helping you to achieve Kylie's look.

Until next time,

Jo - xoxo

High-End Purchases

Hello,

I realise I haven't had a post in a while, this is because I have been extremely busy with moving and traveling! Also managed to see One Direction in that time and they were absolutely incredible, thanks for inviting me to come with you Meabh (If you're reading this). I am now currently in Dubai, back home with my mum and dad after being away from them for 4 months! So it's nice to be back, despite the at times unbearable weather.

Throughout all of the traveling I have been doing however, I have still been able to sneak in some cheeky shopping time :-) The products that I bought have received such great reviews, therefore, I took it upon myself to try them out myself to see how I feel about them.

The first product I got was Benefits Pore Professional. This product is used as a primer which also aids in eliminating the appearance of pores, so placing it either side of your nose where pores are most visible and anywhere else you feel you need coverage. Personally, I also like to put it on my nose, chin and forehead just so I get a good coverage everywhere. The product makes your face feel amazing! It gets really soft and silky whilst doing it's job. The packaging is also really cool, like everything that comes from Benefit! Definitely the best packaging in the Makeup industry! Although, the product isn't the cheapest I still think it is worth buying. I have noticed that when I have Pore Professional on underneath my foundation, that my foundation/concealer/etc does last longer throughout the day and my skin doesn't get as oily as it usually would. I only have good things to say about this product, so if you're thinking of buying it I would highly recommend it! :-)

Benefit Pore Professional. I bought this in Ireland so it was 32 Euros.

This next product I purchased is the YSL (Yves Saint Laurent) Babydoll Mascara. Now, before anyone judges me for buying this, I just want to say that I bought it with Birthday money I still had, and I did do my research before getting it. I don't regret buying it at all! This is hands down, one of, if not, the BEST mascara I have ever owned. The wand is really flexible and you're really able to get a root-to-tip application which you don't necessarily get with all mascaras. Not once have I poked myself in the eye with it! Also, you really get product on every eyelash, and they separate quite well too. So it is quite hard to get the spidery eyelash look! Unless you do numerous coats! The packaging is obviously lovely as it's from YSL! I love the sleek gold appearance of it, it looks super sophisticated. Like me. JK. Honestly though, if anyone is looking in to buying a new mascara and you've got money you don't mind spending, then I would also recommend purchasing this mascara, or even going and asking if there's a sample sized version of it so that you can make up your own mind about it. However, it is definitely one of my new favourite products.

YSL Babydoll Mascara. This was bought in Ireland too, 34 Euros.

As I travel quite frequently, you can imagine that I spend a fair amount of time in airports. To waste time in airports, you go to the duty free right? Who doesn't love a good browse in the duty free shops? I mean, I LOVE Duty Free, so much Makeup!! Which brings me to the next product... When I was in Dublin Airport the other day, I may or may not have stumbled into the Bobbi Brown area. Now, I have never owned a Bobbi Brown product before, but have always wanted one, which I'm sure is the same for every other makeup interested person! Everyone knows the name 'Bobbi Brown'. For a while though, I have been eyeing up this certain product - Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick, looking for a colour which I would love (Nectar). However, I never purchased it as I own a MAC product quite similar which was limited addition and my sister decided to take it and use most of it, and when I got it back there was hardly any product left. Sad, sad times. This justified me being allowed to purchase the Shimmer Brick. Even in the airport, I tried it on with help from a very kind woman working there! Telling me not to go overboard when applying it! After looking at it on my skin for a few minutes, I knew I was getting it. I just accepted the fact that I wasn't walking away without it. No regrets. I really, really like this product. I can honestly say, that after staying away from blushers for a while because I didn't like how they looked on my skin, that now, because I feel like my skin is so much better, I feel comfortable wearing them again. This Shimmer Brick adds colour and of course, shimmer to your face, making it look healthy and glowing! and now that it's summer it just completes my summer makeup look! This product is fabulous because it can also be used as a highlight, or a touch of shimmer to add over a blush. Again though, if you don't mind spending the money, this is a product I would recommend as it is likely you will have it for a very long time. Unless you go overboard, which the kind lady in Dublin Airport said not to.

Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick in Nectar. 36 Euros.

Following the last product, this next one was also purchased in Duty Free, this time, in Heathrow Airport. Now I have heard a lot about this product and was very interested in it.. The Clinique bottom lash mascara. My bottom lashes usually look ridiculous when I apply mascara to them, as they end up looking longer than the top ones and I look like some sort of creepy doll. To deal with that issue, I would actually have to try and pick off the mascara on the tips of my bottom eyelashes, which I know sounds kind of gross but I did it. Sorry not sorry. Anyway, so I went to Clinique to check it out, asked the woman how much it was.. 10 Pounds! Now, I know this product isn't the same size as all other mascaras which are usually about 10 pounds too, but for a High-End product, I was pleasantly surprised. So of course, I bought it. Oops. Again though, I am without regret, the wand on the mascara is so tiny that you really can get at every bottom lash, darkening the areas you please. I like to put more of it on the outside bottom lashes as I think it looks prettier like that! But that is just my opinion. Obviously, if you decide to buy it, you can do with it as you please. 

Clinique Bottom Lash Mascara. 10 Pounds.

Luckily I didn't buy anything else, although I was tempted. For now though, I shall leave you with this post. Thank you for reading it. 

Jo - xo

Lips

Hello :-)

I have recently been shopping in Dublin City and visited Boots, because which girl doesn't like to treat themselves to some makeup? I picked up 2 Lip products as recently I have had very chapped lips, which isn't very pleasant.

The first one I picked up is the 'Hydrating' Maybelline Baby Lips, as I thought - Oooh Hydrating! My lips will no longer be chapped! that and - It's blue.. I love blue. Good enough reasons to buy it, I think so. Honestly, I do think it is a good product and my lips have certainly been less chapped. The product also has a nice scent, not too sweet. The only minor problem I have had is that if you eat or drink, you do need to re-apply it, which isn't really that big of an issue. Overall, I do really like it and may in fact purchase one of the others as there are 5 more!

The Maybelline Baby Lips in 'Quenched'. I got it in Boots for €3.99 

 
The second product that I purchased was the Bourjois Colour Boost Lip Crayon in the colour 'Peach on the Beach'. I initially bought the item because of Vlogger Zoe Sugg's positive review of the products as she loved them so much that she purchased more of the products in the other colours. However, as I was deciding whether or not to buy it I was going through reasons why I should/shouldn't, it became apparent that I was going to buy it anyway. Peach is not a colour I have ever worn on my lips and is a bit out of my comfort zone, which is another reason as to why I decided to buy it. However, I love the bright color, you really don't need to apply that much as it glides onto your lips very easily. I am considering buying more of the Bourjois Colour Boost Lip Crayons in some of the other colours. I have worn it once so far, and I must say that it makes your lips feel really silky (not weird at all) and makes your lips look glossy without the whole sticky-gloss feel (thumbs up!). Although, I haven't worn it long enough to find any flaws in the product, so it is still great in my opinion! 

Bourjois Colour Boost Lip Crayon in 'Peach on the Beach'. I got it in Boots for  €10.99

Jo - xoxo

2014

Hello,

So 2014 Jo decided to make a return. I haven't updated this blog since 2011 but it's definitely about time!

A lot has happened since 2011, this list below summarises everything that's happened to me:

• Finished my GCSE's - June 2011
• Started my A-Level's - September 2011 
• Finished my A-Level's June 2013
• Graduated from Dubai College after being there for 7 years.
• Moved from Dubai to England to do an Art Foundation course in Leicester.
• Applied to do Illustration/Visual Media (Hoping to go to LCC - Fingers crossed)

As of now it is the Easter holidays and I am with family in Ireland, whilst my mum, dad and sister are all in Dubai. Not jealous at all. Although, I am glad to be in Ireland for Easter, I don't remember the last time I was here for Easter. As a bonus, the weather has been quite good so I can't really complain, and I am getting to go to all of my favourite counties - Dublin, Waterford, Clare & Limerick. It's nice to spend time with family anytime too, and usually I would only see all of my Irish relatives in the summer, but since moving to the UK I see them more frequently which I really enjoy. 

When I go back to the UK I will be waiting, as my work from the Foundation course is being marked and then in early May I have a 5 day exhibition. After that I should be moving all of my stuff, somehow, to London, and then leaving the tropical English weather for some Dubai heat. I haven't been home since Christmas so I'm really excited about this - I get to see my mum, dad and cat again :-) Smiles all around!

Blogging Plans

I do plan to Blog more than I have done. I will aim to write a post once a week at least! My blog posts will be based on Travel, Beauty & Fashion, as well as just updates on my life if I feel like it.

Jo - xoxo

Lush Review - The Boogg & Flying Fox

Tonight in my bath I decided to use the The Boog Bath Bomb. It looked so nice and smelled really good and I though it would be fantastic but sadly it let me down, after dropping it in the water it just dissolved and the colourful pieces broke off and dissolved really quickly too. I then decided to add a piece of Happy Blooming (Bath Melt) into my bath, that instantly made the bath better! turning the water from a dull pinkish colour into a bright pink! :-) After my experience with the boog I don't think I will be buying it again.

The Boog

I also used the product - Flying Fox; which is a shower gel from Lush. The scent is really strong! It is a very floral smelling scent and I think using little amounts will go a long way! I certainly used too much. I quite like Flying Fox though, it is a product I would purchase again.

Flying Fox Shower Gel

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Lush Haul!

On the 31st of December 2010, I went to Lush :-) For the first time in ages!
I was so excited to get my hands on their famous bath products!
When I got into Lush I quickly made my way towards the bath bombs sitting at the back of the shop and to my immense glee they still had the Christmas collection. Bonus. The lady working there said "This is the last day we have the Christmas products, tomorrow they will be gone" I was extremely pleased to hear that. I spent nearly all the money that had been sent out for me for Christmas in Lush.
This is what I purchased:
Snow Fairy Shower Gel - 68dhs
Flying Fox Shower Gel - 46dhs
Happy Blooming (Bath Melt) - 40dhs
Lush Pud (Bath Bomb) - 26dhs
Christmas Eve (Bath Bomb) - 28dhs
Cinders (Bath Bomb) - 26dhs     - Smells amazing!
Bearded Lady (Bath Bomb) - 27dhs
The Boogg (Bath Bomb) - 25dhs

I then received a free bath bomb - Satsumo Santa

The only products I have tried since buying them are the Snow Fairy shower gel and a piece of the Happy Blooming bath melt.

Snow Fairy - When I first smelt it I thought it was a bit too sweet but after using it I got used to the smell and really quite enjoyed it.

Happy Blooming - To use this you can break it up into pieces or just put it into the bath at once. I chose to break it up, I took one piece of it and put it into my bath water and slowly watched the water turn pink around me. The water felt milky and made my skin feel moisturized, even after my bath I still feel really soft and moisturized. I can definitely say that I would purchase this product again! I was in the bath for about an hour.

I am genuinely looking forward to my next bath as Lush Products have opened a new world of bathing to me! They make bathing more enjoyable with their scents and features. :-)


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Favourites!

So there are a few products I am loving at the moment!
1. Satin Taupe eye shadow from MAC - It is the perfect brown, I adore it!
2. Nylon  eye shadow from MAC - It is a shimmery goldy white colour and I like to use it as my highlight under the eyebrow.
3. Blacktrack gel liner from MAC - I find gel liners easier to use as they dont smudge as easy as pencil liners and they last WAY longer!
4. Well Dressed Blush from MAC - It is such a nice pink colour! I love to just blend it out on my cheeks :-)
5. Sweet Cinnamon Blush from Maybelline - I think everyone could wear this colour, it is a nice beige colour with pink undertones and it is gorgeous!
6. Bad Gal Lash from Benefit - Such a good mascara! Its brush is huge and it really works on your eyelashes and doesn't make them clumpy or spidery, that look is not good.

Those are my main favourite products which I love at the moment :-)
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