A/W16 BACKSTAGE BEAUTY

This post is a little bit different to my usual content but I thought it'd be fun to look at the A/W16 Beauty trends and pick out my favourites.

CHANEL

For me the make up that did it was this Chanel look created by Tom Pecheux. He created a "quilted" eye look with grey eyeshadow. The eyes obviously fit in well with Chanel's signature look but they're also very eye-catching but at the same time subtle. You could create this with fishnet tights placed over the eye before applying shadow. I do think that this look is actually very wearable, you might get a few looks but thats only because of your amazing make up skills right?

THE HUNT FOR THE PERFECT LIQUID LIPSTICK

As is everyone else, I'm dying to find the perfect liquid lipstick. I'm also dying to try the Colorpop and Anastasia Beverly Hills ones. BUT seeing as I live in the UK, and anything I want always stays the other side of the pond, I thought I'd give these Stila ones a go. I first of all bought the shade Baci as I had seen it on Samantha Ravndahl on her Instagram page. Seriously Instagram is deadly when you follow so many make up artists.... I then decided on buying Rosa.

FIRST IMPRESSIONS: MAKEUP GEEK

So right now I should really be doing my final touches to my University work, which has a deadline for next week, BUT my Makeup Geek order came and I got very excited. Makeup Geek eyeshadow's have been talked about for ages, so naturally I was dying to get my hands on them and see what all the fuss was about. I had been umm-ing and ahh-ing for months at what shades to get. But when Beauty Bay added them to their site I just had to purchase them.

AMBIENT STROBE LIGHTING POWDERS

So these are my first make up purchases of 2016!!! I know, I went a whole month without buying make up... GO ME! But these were a must have. Ever since I saw on the Hourglass Instagram about these babies, I just knew I HAD to have them. I have a highlight addiction that must be fed.

VALENTINES DAY GLAM

This post is a make up look I've been wearing a lot recently inspired by Valentine's Day. Wether you're out with the girls or you're lucky enough to have a date, I think that this look is perfect for the 14th of February or any other day you fancy rocking some pink make up.

CONTOUR 101

These are a few of my favourite high(er) end matte bronzers that I use for creating a contour. I find that my matte products work better for contouring as theres no reflects of glitter or shimmer to catch the light within them. Meaning that they do work to create shadow and make those parts of your face really sink in.

CURRENTLY OBSESSED

These are a few items that I've currently been obsessed with. Want a glowing radiant, pink and rose gold look? Well I think that this blog post is right up your street. I've included recent loves and by chance they all happen to have that rose gold vibe. However, I haven't included a foundation or mascara within this post as I feel like these items work differently on all people. What works for me, might not work for you, right? But I have been loving MAC Face and Body foundation to go along with this look as it creates a lovely dewy glow. Anyway, I hope you enjoy this little one.