A kind of vampy look after the holidays. What do you think?
Reflections on a year (almost) gone by
To say that 2019 was a challenging year for me would be an understatement. Just having resigned from an international company with amazing benefits (including the best locally available medical cover for me and my dependents) in the beginning of January 2019, I found myself getting to grips with a serious health scare. I was… Continue reading Reflections on a year (almost) gone by
My go-to natural health and beauty products
There are numerous natural ingredient beauty products. These are my 3 go-to ones. Which ones do you use and like?
I’m blushing
Blusher application. Easy right? Or, is it? If you want to learn the easy steps to always get it right read on.
What I did on my Corfu holiday
While on holiday in beautiful Corfu last month I created a couple of makeup looks using the products of one compact makeup bag. Check them out on this blog post.
What makeup and beauty products did I get for my birthday?
Last month I had my birthday but didn't do any big celebration. That doesn't mean I didn't get to receive a few good presents :-). Some of these presents were make up and beauty products, of course! For starters, I got some cash from close family that partly went to buying makeup and beauty products… Continue reading What makeup and beauty products did I get for my birthday?
Creating the perfect pout
Growing up I associated makeup with bold red lipstick.
Hello summer! June makeup buys
With the change of season comes the urge to renew ourselves.
Summer Makeup – application tips for extreme heat
When Sarah of the lifewithlilred blog gave a shout out for a collaboration with anyone wanting to write about a summer topic as a guest on her blog thought this is it, I HAVE to finally write this post because who likes dripping makeup, right?
Locker room beauty talk
Yes, I very much am self-conscious when make-up free in public but I decided that as far as swimming is concerned that's where even I can draw the vanity line.
Travelling and packing lightly
Light makeup and me don't mix very well. Which is why I always struggle with what few products to take along with me when travelling.
2nd year blogversary and a (make-up) surprise!
Today marks my blog's anniversary. It's been 2 years already since I first embarked on this make-up learning and blogging journey! I haven't always been consistent with my blog writing or practicing my make-up skills enough. A day job and life in general tends to get in the way of favourite past times like that.… Continue reading 2nd year blogversary and a (make-up) surprise!
Professional photoshoot – Part 2
[My first photoshoot] was a lot of fun and a great boost for my confidence as a makeup artist
Professional photoshoot – Part 1
The lovely Marie, one of the photoshoot models I had the pleasure of working with Today I had the pleasure of doing the makeup for a corporate photoshoot and was very excited and anxious at the same time as this was my first ever professional gig as a makeup artist! I was very honoured to… Continue reading Professional photoshoot – Part 1
Why I love makeup
Why do I love makeup so much? I love it's transformative power!
Back to makeup basics (and blogging)
It's been ten (yes, 10!) whole months since I last posted on my makeup blog. Swiftly moving on from the shame and embarrassment of that realisation I want to return to my promise in my last blog post and restart by writing about the No. 1 lesson I was taught from my makeup instructor: hygiene and sanitation.… Continue reading Back to makeup basics (and blogging)
Impulsive makeup buys
Hands up who else is also guilty of trying a new brand of lipstick, eye pencil or shadow, liking it, buying it, only to discover when they get home that it's almost an exact replica of a product shade they already own. This has happened to me multiple times. I must have accidentally bought at… Continue reading Impulsive makeup buys
My make-up classes – Dedicated to my father
The inspiration for starting this blog came from my spur-of-the-moment decision last April to enrol in a makeup academy which is within walking distance from my place of work. As I have mentioned before, I've always been fascinated by make up and colours and spent a lot of money in products so I thought that taking… Continue reading My make-up classes – Dedicated to my father
Rude is Ugly
Have you experienced bad customer service in the beauty retail industry? Here are some of my examples.
Beauty preparations for my summer holiday
Call me weird but when I am preparing for a holiday I also plan my beauty regime just before my travel.
From vanity to sanity 