Wednesday, 30 December 2015

F.B.L Quick Tip #31



Never shake your nail polishes, as this can cause air bubbles both in the bottle and when it is applied to your nails
Instead, gently roll the bottle between your hands, holding it vertically
 
A Quick tip on nail varnish

 
 

Friday, 25 December 2015

Blogmas Day 25 - Christmas Day!

 
Well it's finally Christmas Day - Merry Christmas everyone!
I hope you all have a fantastic day, get loads of amazing goodies and of course, eat all the food!
 
Also, thank you to all of you who have read my Blogmas posts - at times I really wanted to give up and had no motivation, but I'm so glad I persevered with it!
 
Love Laura x




Wednesday, 23 December 2015

Blogmas Day 23 - Red Lipsticks


A red lip is always part of festive makeup looks, but there is so much choice now on both the shade and formula, you can be overwhelmed when choosing.


My favourite is this L'Oreal Coulour Riche Eva Red, which is a matte formula and is honestly amazing! As, it is matte, it isn't too bright but still stands out which is the main thing. I have also found this lasts for hours, even when eating/drinking, so is perfect for the festive season.
For a cheap buy, this MUA red is perfect and at £1 it certainly wont break the bank! It is more of a pillar box red and super shiny. It glides on easily without tugging at your lips and does last for a good few hours.
Max Factor do a huge range of different reds and this one is little more on the pinky side, so perfect if you normally only go for lighter shades but want to experiment with a red. I love the gold tube of this - it feels really festive - and looks super expensive even when it's not!
Personally, I love a berry red lip in winter and this one from Collection Cosmetics is perfect. It is slightly more on the red side, which doesn't make it too dark even though it is part of their vampy range.

When wearing such strong pigmented shades, a lip liner is essential to stop the colour bleeding out from your lips and also to define the shape. For all these lipsticks, I use Rimmel Exaggerate Lip Liner in Red Diva which is quite a light red so does blend in well with pretty much any red lipstick. It applies really well and doesn't feel drying, as some liners can be. As it is a pencil, I find it defines your lips well and doesn't go blunt too quickly.


What are your go-to red lipsticks that you will be rocking this Christmas?
Love Laura x





Tuesday, 22 December 2015

Blogmas Day 22 - Festive Pawsome Box


For Ollie, Christmas came early and he received his 2nd Pawsome Box* filled with festive goodies. As always, there are so many amazing items that Ollie is already loving, despite only having it a day!

Monday, 21 December 2015

Blogmas Day 21 - Stocking Filler Ideas For Her


Stockings are an essential part of Christmas and is one part of childhood most people carry on doing thought-out their lives - just the contents changes slightly!


Joules Hand Cream


There are so many things you can put in stockings! What could be better than getting little beauty treats such as a new foundation brush or a lipstick? You can't go wrong with fluffy socks - especially at this time of the year, or a hand cream.

If you are like me and my family, don't forget the fruit in the stocking! (Have no idea why we do this to be honest!

Love Laura x