A Summer OOTD & FOTD

what I wore

top - Ebay 

shorts - H&M 

belt - River Island 

shoes - River Island 

To my surprise the weather hasn't been all that bad since I returned to England (besides the expected showers and some thunder and lightening on an evening) so luckily I can still wear shorts and they haven't been packed away in my suitcase ready for my next holiday. Last weekend I went to a friends BBQ and dressed up as if I was still in Ibiza, you have to make the most of good weather in England because its hard to come by. I wore all white with a tan belt and gold wedges and accessories. For my makeup I wanted to create a smouldering gold smokey eye, a neutral lip and a very bronzed complexion with a shimmering highlight on my cheek bones for a healthy glow. To achieve my bouncy and wavy hair, after drying I simply smoothed over the top of my hair with GHD straighteners then curled the ends.

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Ibiza 2015

Firstly I must apologise for the lack of posts in the last few weeks but my excuse is that I've been living it up in Ibiza, unfortunately now I am back and I'll be posting regularly again to help take my mind off my Ibiza blues. This year was my first time on the island, and certainly not my last as I am already planning on going back in September for the closing parties, fingers crossed. Ibiza exceeded my expectations and its no wonder everyone raves about it and loves it so much... I'm now one of those people! Some of my holidays highlights were Ocean Beach, Zoo Project and the Pukka Up boat party. I loved getting glammed up for Ocean Beach, I had my costume planned for months, the atmosphere at the pool party was unreal and the cocktails were to die for. For Zoo Project everyone was wearing animal print body paint and glitter which was fun (till the morning after when I had to remove it - the struggle was real). This day started with a boat party which apparently lasted 3 hours, however I felt like I was on it for half an hour, I must have been very drunk but I'm not complaining, after that we went to the main event and had some BBQ food and danced around the pool before returning to the hotel to freshen up for a night on the west end, I love that place! 

I had the time of my life with one of my best friends and my only complaint is that it ended way too soon. I would do it all again along with all the other events the island has to offer, I just can't wait to go back! 

Ocean Beach attire 

 Arriving at Ocean beach 

Sunbathing and sipping on Strawberry Daiquiris

Moving on to Mango Daiquiris 

Ready for Zoo Project 'Noahs Ark' boat party 

When the vodka cranberries had kicked in

Its not a holiday to spain with out Sangria and a shisha 

Sunset at Cafe Mambos

Watching the sun go down

Enjoying the view on our last night

Ibiza, I'll be seeing you again soon!

Recent Makeup Look: Barbie Makeup Ft. MAC Candy Yum-Yum Lipstick

This week I decided to create a makeup look very different to what I usually wear. Instead of going for bronze, gold and neutral tones I worked with pink eyeshadows and finished the look with some glitter and my most neon lipstick.

eyes.

• To begin I primed my eyes with MAC 'Painterly' Paint Pot.
• As a base colour I applied MAC 'Girly' eyeshadow to my lids, this is a dusky pink colour. 
• In my sockets I applied MAC 'Sushi Flower' eyeshadow to add some depth, I blended this colour out to meet with the transition colour. 
• For my transition colour I used MAC 'Soft Brown' eyeshadow.
• To highlight my brow bone I used MAC 'Shroom' eyeshadow. 
• For an inner corner highlight I used MAC 'Gleam' eyeshadow, this is a very shimmery pearly pink colour, perfect for use in this area. 
• I then applied my winged eyeliner and as always I used MAC Liquidlast eyeliner.
• Directly above the black liner I applied Urban Decay Heavy Metal Glitter Eyeliner in 'Junkshow'. I love the double liner technique I will be recreating this more often.
• Before applying lashes I coated my lashes with Barry M Lash Vegas Waterproof Mascara.
• I applied some natural lashes which I bought for really cheap off Ebay. 

lips.

• Firstly I lined my lips with MAC Pro Longwear Lip Pencil in 'In Anticipation' 
• The neon pink lipstick I used was MAC 'Candy Yum-Yum' - a very daring colour. 

you can read my most recent face/complexion routine here.

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Cheeki Boutique

It's back!

Cheeki Boutique is now based in Darlington town centre as well as online at www.cheekiboutique.co.uk

'We consider ourselves a shopping haven for all serious fashionistas; sexy fun and flirty, thats what a Cheeki shopper is all about!

We aim to bring fab clothes at amazing prices with lots of fashion inspiration, style tips and things to make you smile.

Have no limits to fashion, love it, live it, want it have it all!' 

Cheeki is owned by my very lovely and fashionable friend Laura, a girl who knows about all the latest trends and always stands out with her unique and stylish fashion choices. 

I was more than happy when Laura asked me to model her new stock, I loved having a preview of some of the gorgeous items Cheeki has to offer, here are some of my favourite pieces...

'OK Rhi-Rhi Rita' T Shirt Dress

£14.99

This street style T Shirt turned Dress has been seen on celeb fashionistas Rihanna and Rita Ora. 

Styled with...

'Lego Love' Clutch

£29.99

'The Little Khaki Number' Backless Dress

£19.99

Another celebrity inspired dress which has been spotted on stylish TOWIE girl Georgia Kousoulou. This dress is perfect for a night out in the town and comes in khaki, a must have colour in your wardrobe for this season. 

Styled with...

 'Weaved up' Gold Statement Fashion Chain 

£14.99

If your looking for a statement necklace to finish off your outfit look no further than Cheeki...

'Tribal Drop Necklace'

£14.99

Styled with...

'Hippy Chick' Beige Waterfall Waistcoat 

£16.99

'Cut Out Black Crop Top'

£9.99

'Turquoise Multi Row Choker Necklace'

£9.99

 

'Peppermint Green Large Disc Necklace'

£9.99

'Show Me The Money' Roman Coin Gold Necklace 

£14.99

 Stand out sunglasses fit for the fashionable island of Ibiza and the very glamorous Marbella...

'Diamante Cat Eye Shades'

£14.99

'Retro Flick Sunglasses'

£14.99

OOTD Ft. Cheeki Boutique 

'Ibiza Rocks' Gold Statement chain

£14.99

Styled with...

T Shirt - H&M

Shorts - H&M

Shoes - Public Desire

Styled with...

Vest - H&M

Shorts - H&M

Bag - YSL

Make sure to follow @Cheekiboutique on Instagram to keep up to date with new stock and check out how us customers style our Cheeki purchases...

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Makeup Artist Inspo Ft. Desi Perkins

There are thousands upon thousands of makeup artists across the web, but like everyone I have my favourites which I admire and look to for inspiration. You may have read my previous post on MUA Amrezy but this time its all about J.Lo look alike Desi Perkins. I only recently discovered Desi's makeup tutorial but ever since I have been following her and the stunning and unique makeup creations she comes up with, which I must recreate on myself.  Below I have put together some images of my favourite looks she has created. 

This look is pretty simple but very effective. The pop of colour in the inner corner makes a massive statement. Desi also uses an interesting mixture of colours in this look but the teal and deep purple really compliment each other. This look is all about the eyes as you can see she opted for a nude lip and a lightly bronzed and matte complexion. I like how Desi models this look, showing off her manicure which matches her makeup. 

Desi proves its good to experiment with different products and colours as she creates a feline flick using an electric blue eye liner which looks stunning against her brown eyes. I like how she warmed the eyes up using neutral browns, again an interesting choice of colours but it works. This makeup look is also based around the eyes as she rocks a nude lipstick, a flawless complexion and a soft glow on her cheekbones. 

This eye makeup is similar to one I recreate frequently on my clients, a dramatic smokey eye with a touch of glitter and once again Desi models her signature nude lip and glowing complexion. 

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Recent Makeup Look: Simple Smokey Eye

Firstly I apologise for my lack of posts in the last couple of weeks, I have been busy with work and prepping for my upcoming holiday to Ibiza in 3 weeks. I'm really pleased as I have had so many makeup appointments lately and lots more coming up in the prom season, unfortunately I have once again forgot to take pictures of the looks I have created, I must start remembering to do this. To compensate for that, I recently created an easy to achieve, neutral smokey eye on myself which I have since been wearing frequently. 

eyes.

• As always I started by priming my eyes with MAC 'Painterly' Paint Pot, this gives eyeshadow stay power and prevents creasing.
• For my transition colour, I created a shadow in my crease using MAC 'Wedge' eyeshadow, the shadow technique creates definition. I applied this lightly with a fluffy brush, recently I have been applying my transition colour first, to ensure this area stays matte if I am using a shimmery base colour. 
• As my base colour I used the very popular MAC 'All That Glitters'. This is a product I had to repurchase because I used it frequently, its very versatile and I use it often on my clients, especially for bridal makeup. 
• To create the 'smoke' I darkened up the outer corners using the 'Warm Brown' powder from my 'HD Brows Pro Eye and Brow Palette' with a pencil brush I then blended this out for smooth finish using a fluffy brush. I also applied this to my lower lash line for a smouldering effect. 
• I used MAC 'Shroom' eyeshadow to lift and highlight my brow bone and in my inner corner to make my eyes appear brighter.
• For my statement feline flick I of course used my holy grail eye liner, MAC 'Liquidlast' Eyeliner. 
• In my waterline I used Urban Decay '24/7 Glide-on Eye Pencil' in the colour 'Pervision' which is black. 
• To finish I applied Barry M 'Lash Vegas' Waterproof Mascara. If I was to wear this makeup out I would complete this look with some wispy Kylie Jenner style false lashes.

lips. 

• To line my lips I used MAC 'In Anticipation' Pro Longwear Lip Pencil, because I have ran out of my favourite lip liner (Mac 'Pink Treat' Creamstick Pencil) I always over draw my lips slightly to create a fuller look. 
• The lipstick I used was MAC 'Merh', no surprise there, this is my absolute favourite lipstick.

you can read my most updated complexion routine here. 

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Met Gala 2015, My Favourite Looks

Monday night saw the annual Met Gala fundraising event take place at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute in New York City. This event takes place every year and each year celebrates the theme of the particular year's Costume Institute Exhibition and the guests are expected to dress to match the theme of the exhibit. This years theme was 'China: Through The Looking Glass'. The Met Gala is known for being the fashion worlds most anticipated event and this year the celebrity guests certainly did not disappoint as they arrived on the red carpet which displayed the most glamorous and outrageous dresses. There was many strong contenders on the fashion front but for me, it was of course Beyonce, Kim Kardashian and Jennifer Lopez as well as a few more style icons that truly stood out. 

My absolute favourite and probably the most talked about look from this years Met Gala has got to be Beyonce in Givenchy. Beyonce and husband Jay Z were the last to arrive at the event and you could say this was ironic, saving the best till last. The sheer designer dress showed off B's flawless figure as the superlatively placed multicoloured embellishment kept her dignity and glistened as it reflected the camera flashes. To complete the look she wore Lorraine Schwartz jewellery, a super sleek high ponytail and barely-there makeup. 

behind the scenes: Beyonce posted these pictures on her Instagram page 

Proud husband Kanye looks on as Kim Kardashian West holds a pose for the cameras. Kim never fails to make a statement and she sure did make jaws drop in this breath taking Roberto Cavalli gown. The stunning creation incorporated jewel detail, an open back and a feathered trail. As ever Kims makeup was applied to perfection and she wore her hair in a chic pony tail which revealed her Lorraine Shwartz diamond drop earrings. 

 Following in her sisters fashion footsteps was Kims little sister Kendall Jenner. It was no surprise Kendall was modelling Calvin Klein on the red carpet as she was chosen to be the face of Calvin Klein's #MyCalvins Denim Series campaign. Kendall stunned in the crystal beaded gown which showed off her slim supermodel figure. She wore Chopard jewellery and opted for her signature sleek and straight hair and minimal makeup. 

behind the scenes: A close up on Kendals makeup, she wore very neutral eye makeup and a nude toned lipstick.

If Jennifer Lopez makes an appearance on the red carpet I can almost guarantee she will make an appearance on my blog. Jennifer Lopez is my ultimate style icon and she never fails to amaze me with her latest fashions. Of all the looks I have included in this post I believe J.Lo captured the events theme the most as her extravagant gown, designed by Versace, incorporated a beaded chinese dragon. As you can see the sheer material was very popular on the red carpet this year, as J.Lo also showed off her curves in the revealing gown. 

Supermodel Joan Smalls looked outstanding in this purple creation by Roberto Cavalli. This gown displayed lace applique and leather detail. Joan let her dress do the talking and wore only a black choker and ring to accessorise and she wore her silky straight hair in a middle pattern. 

behind the scenes: Here we see Joans makeup artist applying a vibrant purple eyeshadow, creating a smokey eye to compliment her dress.

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Makeup Artist Inspo Ft. Amrezy

Firstly I apologise as I haven't written a new post in two weeks. I wasn't sure what to write about as I wanted to do something makeup related but different to what I usually do, so after some thought I decided to put together some images of my favourite looks from Amrezy who is a very popular makeup artist and I would like to make this a recurring post in the future, looking at different MUA's work. 

As much as I love creating makeup looks on myself and clients, I also enjoy researching other makeup artists work and watching You Tube tutorials for inspiration and ideas. Speaking of tutorials I promise mine are coming very soon, I am currently in the process of setting up my new salon where I will also be recording my videos

Amrezy

I could have put every picture of Amrezy on here because I love all her makeup looks and everything she wears. She is so glamorous I love how she matches her clothes and jewellery so well with every individual makeup look.

 A natural matte smokey eye is something I don't do very often, I either go all out with shimmer and glitter eyeshadows for an evening look or tone it down for a day time look, but there's always shimmer. However seeing this look Amrezy created makes me want to try it out on myself, this eye makeup would be perfect with MAC 'Velvet Teddy' Lipstick, very Kylie Jenner. 

Another neutral look with a touch of shimmer, this is a very versatile look that would work on anyone. 

Something else I don't wear or particularly like is silver eyeshadow, I think it can look a bit tacky but once again Amrezy has changed my opinion and I'm loving this simple smouldering silver eye she created. 

This is a signature look from me, gold glitter and smoked out black eyeshadow, this look is very popular with my clients. I'm also loving the strong cheekbone highlight and pink lipstick and those earrings of course!

I love this image! I need to recreate these eyes to match my outfit for the weekend, however I don't have an eyeshadow or pigment this colour but I'll see what I can do! 

This is an Arabic inspired look its all about the winged liner, she has used really soft and nude colours on her lips and complexion, her eyes and head piece do the talking in this look.