Saturday, 30 November 2013
1940s: Modern Vintage, Face Of The Day.
Friday, 29 November 2013
Tag: All I Want For Christmas
Thursday, 28 November 2013
The 1940s: The Wet Set
Monday, 25 November 2013
Over The Top With Glitter!
Saturday, 23 November 2013
Make up: A History: The 1940s
The effortless elegance of the 1940s remains an extremely popular style; classic and simple enough to wear everyday, yet glamorous enough to add allure to any evening ensemble. A favorite for many celebrities, this classic look is flattering for anyone! The look consists of arched sculpted eyebrows, clean looking skin, coral/red/pink lips and minimal eye make up. Victory Rolls were a popular hairstyle, and half-moon manicures were often seen on the nails.
Due to the Second World War, women took over many of the male’s jobs in factories and on the land, whilst the men were at war. For this reason, it was popular for make up to be fuss-free and ‘on the go’ compacts were popular because of this, and the 1940s saw the first powder compacts and ‘cake mascara’ compacts.
To achieve a modern 1940s make-up look follow the steps below!
- After moisturizer and primer, apply foundation. A foundation brush will help you achieve a flawless and clean finish.
- Define eyebrows with a pencil. A very curved, yet thin shape was very popular in the 1940s. For a softer look, a matte brown eyeshadow applied with an angled make-up brush adds definition to the brows.
- Add definition to the eyes either by a small amount of kohl eyeliner close to the lash line, or with a dark brown liquid eyeliner. Sometimes a small flick was taken to extend the lash line, however a full-on feline flick is more 1950s then 40s.
- Lashings of mascara or even false eyelashes were a popular look. Be careful to avoid clumps in the eyelashes.
- Add a soft blush to the apples of the cheeks, making sure to blend softly.
- Using a lipliner, lighty trace on the lip line in order to create a soft, curved lip shape. Fill the lip with a rich red or coral lipstick, then add a small amount of clear gloss or Vaseline to add a Hollywood Rita Hayworth-esque sheen to the lips.
Wednesday, 20 November 2013
Tartan Lust List!
Monday, 11 November 2013
TAG: 7 Deadly Beauty Sins
REVIEW: Revlon colorstay foundation
Saturday, 9 November 2013
REVIEW: NYC individual eyes eyeshadow
Thursday, 7 November 2013
HAUL; Superdrug and Primark
Wednesday, 6 November 2013
TAG: sweater weather
so today I thought that I would do the Sweater Weather Tag, I was tagged by Taylor! (Taylor's collectionn)
So here it is..
Questions:
1. Favourite candle scent?
- I love cherry, vanilla, cupcake you name it. But I'm still loving my Wakiki melon wax tart for my burner from Yankee candle.
2. Coffee, tea, or hot chocolate?
- I love Tea, but I'm an old faithful coffee drinking. I only drink hot chocolate if it's from Starbucks.
3. What's the best fall memory you have?
- Halloween so far! It was fabulous, everyone got dressed up, my next will most probably be the wedding that I'm going to on Friday, I'm pretty excited about that.
4. Which makeup trend do you prefer: dark lips or winged eyeliner?
- omg this one is so hard for me! I usually do both. I never go anywhere without lipstick or eyeliner, but on days when my lips need saving I always have winged liner.
5. What do you want to be for Halloween?
- Well Halloween is over, and I dressd up! I went as a 1940s housewife with a twist on actual Halloween and November 1st I went a ventriloquist dummy. Halloween is my most favourite time of year.
6. Favourite Thanksgiving food?
- In the uk thanksgiving isn't something we celebrate. I hate turkey, and love chicken.
7. Hats or Scarves?
- Hats usually aren't my thing although I do have a few. I just recently purchased a tartan scarve that I love and I think I'm going to be rocking it til it starts getting warm again.
8. Most worn sweater?
- My Oversized Christmas cardi from new look. My mum bought me it last year, and I honestly love it so much.
9. Favourite fall nail polish?
- I'm really loving Nails inc Bruton Street and Tate which are the perfect nude and the perfect metallic red colours. LOVE THEM.
10. Football games or jumping in leaf piles?
- I don't play football, or watch it. So it would have to be the leaf piles.
11. Skinny jeans or leggings?
- Leggings, I probably have enough leggings printed an black for everyday of the year. Denim isn't really my thing unless it's shorts or a jacket.
12. Combat boots or Uggs?
- Both. I love uggs for comfy days, but boots also look fabulous when you can really be bothered making an effort with your outfit.
13. What's your #1 favourite thing about fall?
- Leggings, comfy jumpers, Starbucks, cosy nights in with candles, Saturday night tv, and of course cuddles!
So that is my Sweater Weather Tag guys, I hope you enjoyed!
I tag ANYONE who would like to do this.
Thanks for reading, Sophie xxx