Thanks for stopping by. I thought I would share with you my How to do 3 minute French Braid for short hair. If you like to have a extra 20 mins in bed instead of washing your hair then this is the one for you. Give it a try and tag me in your photos NAYBEAUTYMUA
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As a savvy lady I am always on the prowl for the latest products on the market that do a great job for what I need it for. So when that product also has a great price point I am there hook, line and sinker! I am talking about the Morphe Brushes. I have seen fellow bloggers gush and oh, aww over them and I am always a little sceptical as nothing can be that good. can it? Not one to not admit when I’m wrong, but these brushes are super duper!!. These are the ones I picked up and have been using religiously ever since.
This brush has a perfect dome shape to the head and I have been using this to buff my foundation onto my skin. Its beautifully soft to the touch and gives a nice even finish. It passed the wash test and sprung back into shape. I am totally smitten with this brush and can find no fault in it. This is my favourite.
This brush is pointed at the tip so is perfect for spot applying highlighting. I also use this for setting the under eye makeup as the point gets right into the corner. I don’t use it for contouring at all, but when I tried it originally it worked well for that too. Its a good brush that I would definitely purchase again.
Morphe M501 Pro Pointed Contour
This is a long fluffy pointed  brush which can be used for highlighting and blush but once again I dont use for contouring either!. I’m not that thrilled with this brush as when I washed it and dried it it did not keep its original shape so now its just a fluffy mess now. Not one I will be purchasing again.
This brush is a fave. its a little scratchy a first but after a wash a condition the brush came up nice a soft. I use this brush in the crease to add depth to a eye look on just to lay down a transitional colour. A winner in my eyes.
This is a dupe for the MAC 217. It is the closes brush I have found to be nearly the same. If you have heard of the MAC 217 then you really need to grab this one.
This is a good liner brush for going under the lashline to give colour and dimension to the eye. It very similar to the Crown Flat Liner Definer. Its thicker than the MAC Definer brush so you dont get the same precision as the MAC but its still a good contender.
Once again I dont use this brush what it is intended for! I use it to buff out my under eye liner to give that beautiful blown effect. Its very soft and blend beautifully.
I use this brush to add highlight in the inner corner of my eyes and to buff my lip liner out to give a soft look to the lips. Nice brush and gives you a great finish.
There is my round up of some of the Morphe Brushes. All in all they are great brushes but if you live in the UK you will be stung with a nasty shipping and taxes,which does bumped up the price, but nowhere near as much if you were going to purchase more expensive brushes.
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This is my first April Favourites that I have done for my YouTube channel and I really enjoyed doing it! Its great to show and tell why you have loved something the benefits and if this helps someone make a more informed choice for when they purchase then mores the better.
Ultimate Smokey Eye using Makeup Revolution palette
This to me is one of my go to Smokey eye looks that I have done time and time again. I wanted to share with you guys how I achieve this look using the Makeup Revolution Redemption Iconic Elements palette! Wow that sure is a mouthful! What a palette though. you get 12 shades ranging from light to dark in wearable brown shades. I hope you will  give it a try and that you like it. Dont forget to check out my other social media to found out what I have been up to in the week.
zara white shirt, cable knit jumper, george pink lace skirt, zara lace up pumps
With Spring now banging at the door the shade Pink and a SKIRT has begun to creep back into my Wardrobe. The shade Pink was always a colour I feared most when growing up. I was always fighting the cause of not being a girly girl, and was more into climbing trees and making ropes swings, so PINK to me, was just not doing it for me. Then fast forward to my wedding. Here I was going to make one of the most important decisions of my life, No, not saying YES that was a given (he is a Hairdresser, what is there not to love) but what will be my colour theme for the up and coming nuptials. There it was winking at me and not to be the one to follow the crowd I blurted out “its going to be PINK.” My florist just starred, and said “but Pink hasn’t been done for years” I knew then I had made the right choice.
Back to the present and last summer I purchased this little Gem from George @Asda. When Autumn arrived I stored it away as lace always comes around every Spring/Summer, I knew it was a keeper. So here we are and low and behold Pink is back, and so is Lace. With this in mind I thought I would put together 3 ways of wearing this great skirt.
Zara White Shirt, Zara Laceup pumps, George Pink Lace Skirt,Paul Costelloe The Besig
What new looks are you trying out this Spring? Or maybe you might feel like trying a new colour, like myself with PINK. Let me know in the comments below.
Next week I will be doing my Main Job which is being a Full time Mummy while taking our brood away for a well deserved “family time”. So, I will not be posting next week. Don’t worry you can keep up to date on my other social media channels, click on the links below.
As I sit down to write this blog, I have a rather large grin on my face as this is my favourite subject to speak about- MASCARAS. Â To say I have a little obsession about Mascaras is a big fat understatement! I decided to share My Top 5 Drugstore/Affordable Mascaras, as the Luxury ones have their place but there are so many good affordable ones out there, why spend so much!
Maybelline Falsies Mascara
My first one is  Maybelline the Falsies Volume Mascara 7.99 such a cult classic, this must be my third one I am onto. I would say I have normal length lashes and thickness, it contains Keratin which builds and when I apply this it really gives  volume and length.  My lashes look remarkable like I am wearing a subtle flash lash.  For the price point I would give it a whirl if you are in the market.
Maybelline Lash Sensational Mascara
My second mascara is Maybelline Lash sensational 7.99. Another Maybelline but these guys just know how to make affordable products well. Our first Layer-Reveal Brush captures even the tiniest lashes and volumises the look of longer lashes for a layered, multiplied lash look. Now for me this Mascara is all about the brush it has layers to it so it captures even the tiniest lashes which helps to volumize and lengthen.
Max factor False Lash Effect Mascara
My Third Mascara is Max factor False Lash Effect 10.99. I stumbled across this at our local Boots. It was on offer and when something say ‘False Lash Effect’  I am hooked.  The first thing you notice when you open the mascara is the smell.  To say it smells a bit chemically is an understatement!  If you can get past the smell and take a look at the brush head it has tiny little spikes that are small at one end and get longer and longer as it gets towards the end.  This is a neat design because when you wiggle the brush at the root towards the tips it will coat every lash to give that fuller lash effect. This is another great formulation and brush combo that is something I have bought time and time again.
Loreal Telescopic Mascara
My fourth mascara is the L’ Oreal False Lash Telescopic 10.99. I think by now you can see a running theme,  I LOVE False Lash Mascaras. It is because these particular formulation+brush head all seem to tick the right boxes. The brush head once again has these little spikes on. This head though is long and has a square, flatter edge to it.  I found that this mascara did the same as the others but the longer brush just worked better for me as I have bigger eyes so that it covered more of my lashes than the Max Factor one.  Once again the smell is a little offensive but to me it just a minor thing in my opinion.
My fifth and final mascara is Rimmel Accelerator Endless Mascara Growth Lash Complex 7.99. There is more to this mascara than meets the eye. The brush itself is different, Rimmel’s advanced ultra lengthening formula delivers up to 80% longer looking lashes instantly. Used daily over 30 days, our innovative Grow-Lash Complex helps to strengthen, renew and nourish lashes, promoting natural lash growth to create lashes that appear fuller, lusher and up to 117% longer.  So this is what the mascara boasts it does and it DOES!  I have noticed over the time of using this mascara that my lashes were slightly longer and suffered less breakage.  The brush head  is similar to Max Factor False Lash Effect but just a little longer.  I use this mainly for my lower lashes as it grabs even the tiniest lash and will pop this on to strengthen my top lashes.
So there you go, My Five Favourite Drugstore/Affordable Mascaras. Have you tried any of these? Or do you have any other affordable mascaras that you think I might like to try? Â Please let me know in the comments below, I would love to hear from you.
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There is nothing more I love than a beautiful Copper toned shadow. Its such a big colour at the moment and it doesnt matter what skin tone you are there is one to suit everyone. I created this look to match my new hair colour. What do you think? Its a work in progress to help me achieve in time the ultimate Blonde!.
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Kiehls Hydro-plumping, Re-texturizing Serum Concentrate, Kiehls Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel Cream and Kiehls Midnight Recovery Concentrate
After a recent trip to Edinburgh, I was on the hunt for a new face moisturiser, as I was literally “scrapping the barrel” of my Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream. On my travels, I stumbled across Kiehls UK. I have read and heard so many good things about their products, so I was intrigued to see how it would work out for me. When you first enter Kiehls, you are warmly welcomed by their friendly staff. I wanted help as I was astounded by their range of products. I was sat down and given a drink and the friendly Consultant went through a Skincare Consultation. Asking about tightness, firmness, and hydration. After about 15 minute chat she then did a skin test and she had decided what skin type I was, she then picked out products that would work for my skin type and that suited my lifestyle.
Kiehls Hydro-plumping, Re-texturizing Serum Concentrate, Kiehls Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel Cream and Kiehls Midnight Recovery Concentrate
Serum
The first was Hydro-Plumping Re-Texturizing Serum Concentrate. Now the price point on this at £40 ‘ouch’ you may think, but Serums are a big deal. I have used many Drug store alternatives which have been good, but not like this. If you want to spend a little bit more in your skincare then a serum is where you will see a difference. This serum is very powerful stuff. I have been using this for 4 weeks now and I really can see a difference. My skin feels plumper, and I have noticed that around my eyes the fines lines that you get from squinting  (Note to self, really need to wear glasses more) are less. You can also use it as a under eye serum, which for me is just a bonus to be smoothing it around the eyes without bothering to use or buy another product. It also makes my skin feel more radiant, which is much needed with the ravages of winter and a toddler who has had a stinking cold for the past week and feels its fun to wake me up on the hour every hour!
My next product that I purchased is the Ultra Facial Oil Free Gel Cream as this is what I really went in for, A new face moisturiser. The sales assistant felt this would be better, but “its a gel” I exclaimed. I do not like gel formula as in the past I do not feel they are hydrating enough, and my skin always felt tight. I had no need to worry, as she was RIGHT. when applied to the skin it is instantly refreshes as it feels cool to the touch. I feel that it literally drench my skin with moisture. It sinks in quickly and I could then apply my Primer quickly without it feeling sticky. Great for when you are in a rush in the mornings.
Kiehls Ultra Facial Oil Free Gel Cream
Facial Oil
My last product which I will readily hold my hands up, was a impulse buy, in my defense I had read and heard so much hype about this product that once I smelt it, I thought I will have to give this a whirl. Its the Midnight Recovery Concentrate. Enriched with Squalane, Evening Primrose Oil, Omega-6 Fatty Acids and Essential Oils including Lavender, the formula provides a boost of intensive moisture to dehydrated skin. This product lives up to its name as it works between midnight and 4am, when the skin is adept at absorbing ingredients. The first impression of this product is the smell, when you open the bottle. Lavender hits you with its relaxing aroma. Putting a few drops in the palm of your hand and then press your hands together and then inhale the lavender. You then press onto your cheeks, forehead and chin, like you are caring for a delicate antique. Then go from the base of the neck with upward strokes.
It has quickly become a bedtime ritual and it sets you up for a restful night sleep. In the morning you do notice that your skin is noticeably well rested and their is a plumpness to the skin. I totally understand why this is a bit hit as you see instant results.
Kiehls Midnight Recovery ConcentrateKiehls Hydro-plumping, Re-texturizing Serum Concentrate, Kiehls Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel Cream and Kiehls Midnight Recovery Concentrate
So there you have my experience at Kiehls. I really enjoyed being spoilt, and my face being massaged with all manner of lotion and potions, but what the sales assistant was telling me made sense and has worked for me. If you are passing a Kiehls why not pop in and have a experience yourself.
These are my Skincare essentials, what are yours? Tell me in the comments below, I would love to hear from you.
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Today I created a pretty Spring purple,grey warm toned Halo eye makeup. This is the second makeup tutorial I have done using the Makeup Revolution Iconic Pro 2 Palette. I really enjoyed doing this look as its so easy and quick. Its perfect for day or night.
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