A More Wearable Bold & Gold Look...

Yesterday I shared with you my Bold & Gold make up look. Today I'm bringing you a more wearable version of the same look. Make up is a funny old thing, by just changing one lipstick, you can transform an entire look and an entire frame of mind.  Teaming this same look with a 'My lips but better' lipstick, made me feel elegant and red carpet ready. 

I'd say this is the type of look that I'd wear to a premiere... if I ever got invited to one, or perfect for prom... not that I even went to a prom... (Still sad about that.)

There are so many different ways to wear this look and the KIKO eyeshadow Sticks I bought recently are perfect for experimenting with to mix up the 'gold'. I may try this same look with another Eyeshadow stick to see how that effects my mood too! 

The full product list for this look can be found in my previous post.

LIPSTICK:

 Bourjois Shine Edition 26*.

I'd love to hear your thoughts on this look! Which of the two did you prefer? Let me know in the comments!

Em xxx

A Bold & Gold Make Up Look!

Last week I talked about introducing colour into my life... and this week i'm doing something about it.

I started this look having no idea how I was going to finish it. I knew I wanted it to be bigger and bolder than something i'd normally wear and after about 30minutes of playing with products and pushing my comfort zone, I'd created this look.

Purple lips aren't something I think I've ever worn out of the house, and i'm not sure if i'm ready to take that step just yet, but for now, I'm having fun experimenting. Here's the full product list if you want to recreate this look!

FACE:

Nars Sheer glow - siberia

Collection lasting perfection concealer - 1

Rimmel Matte Perfection Pressed Powder - Translucent

NYX Taupe

Elf Coral Cutie Blush

Naked Basics for highlighter

EYES:

Naked Basics - (brows, highlighter and base eye shadow)

KIKO Eyeshadow stick - 3

KIKO Eyeshadow Stick - 39

Collection Love Eyeliner Black

Bourjois Paris Volume 1 Second Mascara

Katy Perry for Eyelure Lashes (OH HONEY!)

LIPS:

Collection -Gothic Glam Collection: Scorned.

I'd love to hear your thoughts on this look! And if you'd like a tutorial, let me know in the comments!

Em xxx

My Tips & Tricks To Feel More Confident & Comfortable At Blogger Events.

It's no secret that I crumble when I go to events. Walking into a room full of people you don't know, but who all seem to know each other scares the crap out of me, and as new blogger, it happens to me almost every time I attend some sort of press or blogger event.

Over the past few months, since i've got to know more bloggers online and attented more functions I've picked up a few tips that I've started to introduce into my daily life.

This may seem odd, writing a post on how to be more confident when i'm often a crumbling wreck at events, but as so many lovely people have messaged me about my confidence post, I'd thought i'd share a little more of my journey with you. You never know, if it helped me, it may help you too.


1. Outfit.
I'm not a fashion blogger, and quite frankly I know very little about fashionable clothes. I kind of do my own thing and buy what I think will suit my body, rather than what's 'in' at the moment. With that in mind, when you're going to an industry event, full of fashionable or beautiful people - I don't recommend changing up your personal style. What i mean by that is, If you don't wear backless dresses, super short shorts, or bright clashing prints... now may not be the time to experiment if you're shy or nervous about the event. The added insecurities about your outfit, won't help your confidence levels at the event.

It may not be 'cool' to rewear an outfit lots of times, but if that lucky black dress, or your favourite jeans make you feel like a supermodel. Wear it.

I have an outfit that I like to wear to events where I know i'm nervous, or scared as it relieves that added pressure of 'does this outfit look okay? Sometimes I even wear my massive floppy hat, as it acts as a safety blanket to hide behind.

2. The Safety Call
Whether it's your boyfriend, mum, best friend, or sibling... we all have that one person who helps us to feel good about ourselves, make us laugh or calm our nerves. For me that's my boyfriend. He puts up with a lot of my freak outs and panic stricken phone calls before I go to events, and god help him for the times when i'm running late for something. He let's me vent, let's me freak out and then calms me down and stops me from crying and getting too anxious about what time i'll arrive.  90% of the events I go to, i'll be on the phone to him up until I reach the front door to the venue.

 I find that after speaking to him, I know that i'll mentally be calm and in a good place when I walk through the door, giving me the chance to attempt to be 'confident'.

3. The Blogger Date
This is something I mentioned to the girls at The London Blogger Dinner I hosted a few weeks back. If you know in advance that you're going to be attending an event on your own (as I usually do) make a blogger date!

I've made quite a few blogger dates over the past few months, and they've come to fruition via Twitter. Ask on twitter if anyone else is going to the event, if the event has a hashtag, use that, or even the well known hashtags to try and find out who else is going. If you find a few bloggers that you speak to online are already going, why not DM them, and ask if you can meet up before hand? grab a coffee before the event, or even meet at the train/tube station!

Chances are, you're not the only person who is crapping themselves about turning up on their own, so try and arrange a blogger date before hand so you can text each other and go together. It definitely helps me to feel more comfortable and relaxed. I've even started to make some amazing friends!

. As I learn more tips and tricks over the coming months, I'll share them.  These 3 things have helped me, and I hope they help you too!

Em xxx

Foundations For Pale Skin: Pale Test #4 - Bourjois 123 Perfect CC Cream (31)

I get asked on an almost daily basis which foundations and concealers are the best for pale skin tones, and this series is going to explore all different types of  products from varying brands and at all price levels which will hopefully help you to make a decision on which foundation and concealer is right for you! 

In universal skin tone terms.. I'm an NC15 in Mac. However, Mac isn't really doing it for me at the moment, so i'm on the hunt for a replacement that will be the perfect foundation for My Pale Skin. 

Product: Bourjois 123 Perfect CC Cream* is a product I often see discussed on twitter.  Famed for it's ability to even out skin tones and give a 'lighter than air' coverage.

Packaging:  The foundation comes in a plastic tube with a screw on cap. It doesn't feel lux, but the lid shouldn't come off in your bag as it screws on quite tightly.

Coverage: I find the Product gives a light coverage. If you have dark circles or break out areas, you will need to pair this with a good concealer as it it very unlikely it will cover any problem areas.

Colour:  The Bourjois 123 Perfect CC Cream* is available in 4 shades from Boots. I've been testing out the lightest shade from the range which is Shade 31 - Ivory. However, as I've found with nearly every Bourjois foundation or concealer i've tried - the colours are off. For some reason Bourjois make their base products in an extremely limited colour selection which is a shame, as I've heard so many lovely things. I wasn't too surprised to see that shade Ivory, was more natural beige.

Finish: Bourjois have added some light reflective pigments to this foundation which really does give a lovely dewy glow to the skin.

Final Verdict: At £9.99 it's a great dewy product, however if you have Pale Skin like me I wouldn't bother. Unsurprisingly, Bourjois 123 Perfect CC Cream* has FAILED the pale test. I'd say that from an NC25 and above, give it a swatch, and make sure you check it in daylight. But sadly, it won't be one i'll be using.

As Always, I'd love to hear your thoughts on this foundation or what you'd like me to try next, let me know in the comments.
Em xxx