Showing posts with label polyvore. Show all posts
Showing posts with label polyvore. Show all posts

Friday, 16 August 2013

Beauty Wishlist #1 // Pixiwoo Inspired

Beauty Wishlist #1


(Chic doesn't seem to be on the shade list, although it is the one Sam uses in the video! Hopefully it's just out of stock)

Well guys, it's happened. I'm officially addicted to Pixiwoo and their make-up tutorials on YouTube. I know, I'm soo late to the party as always. Obviously, I knew who Sam and Nic Chapman were, and own the Real Techniques core collection kit, but had never really gotten into watching their videos. However, that has all changed! These girls are crazy talented, and watching them apply make-up makes it seem so easy. 

Watching these vids has inspired me both in terms of make-up, and in the length of my beauty lust list! The products above are ones I've seen them using, and wish I had the funds to possess. The exception is the Hourglass liquid lipstick in Icon, which I actually came across on one of my favourite blogs, The London Lipgloss, here.

The Illamasqua Skin Base foundation is one they use a lot, and I think shade number 2 with a pinkish undertone would be just perfect for me. 

The Mac eyeshadow is in Cranberry, which I haven't stopped thinking about ever since seeing it in the Kristen Stewart tutorial below. That's not that sad, is it?



The Daniel Sandler Watercolour Blusher, in Chic, I spotted in this hooded eyes tutorial. It's a beautiful peachy colour and the texture looks so wearable and lovely.



Numbers 5 and 6 are really just make-up basics I should already own; a good black gel liner from Bobbi Brown and the Real Technique Starter kit

I already tried emulating some gorgeous Pixiwoo looks, but sadly I ain't there yet. I'm sure with enough practise I'll be a make-up whizz soon enough!


Are you a fan of Pixiwoo?
What's on your beauty wishlist?



Wednesday, 31 July 2013

Wishlist #1 // Looking Ahead

Wishlist #1

1) Enzyme Check Smock Dress / Topshop / £36
2) Dark Floral Midi Skirt / Topshop / £36
3) Coltrane Cutout Boot / Jeffrey Campbell at Nasty Gal / £120.99
4) Red Check Treggings / Topshop / £25
5) V Midi Ring / Topshop / £4
6) Rose Print Swing Cami / ASOS / £35

Now my holiday is over and I am officially starting my dissertation reading for next year, as far as I'm concerned, AW 13 is just around the corner! I know, I know, our summer has only just really started with the recent good weather, but I personally prefer dressing for winter and have already started lusting over pieces for later in the year.

Checks were big news in the AW 13 shows, and I love how they are reminiscent of both the English countryside and American grunge. I'd probably wear this smock dress (1) with a shirt underneath, tights andddd, if I could afford them, the ridiculously cool Coltrane boots (3). In fact, the Coltrane's would go with everything on this wishlist AND in my wardrobe! I've wanted a pair for ages but it'll take some saving up ha.

This skirt (2) caught my eye at work last week, and it has been in my head ever since! I think it is really versatile, easily dressed up with a tailored shirt or more casual with a band tee and converse, and the slits on the side make it a little less granny and a lot more edgy.

The ASOS dress has been in my saved items ever since it came on the website! I think I will purchase this eventually, and am after a long sleeved mesh top to wear under it (suggestions welcome!).

And finally, midi rings are becoming more and more popular, and are an edgier alternative to normal rings. I could spend a fortune on Topshop jewellery, but the geometric shape of this one (5) makes it my favourite.

What have you got your eye on recently? Are you also a winter dresser??

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Tuesday, 30 July 2013

Neon Summer

Neon Summer


NIKE white shoes
amazon.com



Topshop
topshop.com


Watch
adidas.com


Opi nail polish
$18 - debenhams.com


Quick Polyvore post today; a set of bright summer accessories inspired by the image of Nika Lauraitis for Grazia Italy. Had my eye on a pair of bright Nikes like these for ages. Hope you like it!

And for your listening pleasure...