Beauty Blog
Pat McGrath playtime! I don’t get to play with makeup very often these days, let alone blog about it! I have a very neglected collection of Pat McGrath products which I desperately had to use. There are more in my collection but I think I managed to get a decent selection on my face this time around!
Continue reading “Pat McGrath Labs and the MTHRSHP palettes”
I wanted to feel like I could conquer the world. What’s my world-conquering colour? It’s red! There was a time when I would never wear red at all, whether it be clothing or makeup but once I discovered the power of red, I knew it was here to stay in my life.
“Melariche: Shop beauty curated for darker skin tones and curly hair”. Yes, that’s just the kind of shop I need.
Some of the best beauty bargains can be found in the Boxing Day sales. Here’s how I get value for money and stay sane!
Continue reading “How I do the sales and stay calm in 8 steps”
I subscribe to Harper’s Bazaar magazine for one main reason: the images are just pure art! Every cover, fashion shoot, editorial and flatlay is always perfect. Here are my favourite flatlays for 2016.
I met Abi of Chrystal Images at a Keziah Connections networking event. Abi is a makeup artist and she suggested that we do a collaboration, with me picking the theme. I was at a loss until I spotted a woman wearing gele on the Chrystal Images Instagram page. Inspiration suddenly hit – I’ve never worn gele before and it’s clearly a skill that Abi has so why not base my look on this intricate headwrap?
Continue reading “West African Pink Gele and Matching Makeup”
In this wedding makeup tutorial I adjust the natural pretty-in-pink bridal look to include contouring. I contour my cheeks, jaw, nose, forehead and hairline using only one product and two brushes:
Continue reading “English Rose Bridal/Wedding Makeup Tutorial for darker/black/brown skin: contour”
