Pretty in Pink: Summery Make-up

I created this shimmery pinky look one rainy Sunday afternoon to try and remind myself that it's only July meaning it's still summer despite what the weather reports say. I'm not normally one to stray away from my everyday nude or smokey looks but I decided I needed to change it up a bit and add a splash of colour (you may also notice I'm not wearing any winger eyeliner.. what?!)

Face

For my face I used my Nu Skin foundation that I have previously blogged about and subtly contoured my face using the same method and products I used in my simple contouring blog post which you can access here.

I then used my Makeup Revolution Baked Highlighter in colour Golden Lights and applied this to the bridge of my nose, t-zone, chin, above my cheekbones and under my eyebrows to create a stobing effect.

I absoutly love my Baked Highlighter from Makeup Revolution! It is the perfect amount of shimmer without making you feel like a human glitter magnet and the golden tone beautifully reflects the light and gives you a full on glowing complexion.

I then applied a very light application of Freedom Makeup blush in the shade Lethal Weapon to the apples of my cheeks. This blush is very very bright and is not normally a shade I would choose to wear, however if applied sparingly it is a lovely fresh colour that is perfect for complimenting simple eye make-up with a bold lippy.

Lips

For my lips I used the perfectly named Pro Lipstick by Freedom Makeup in the shade 'Juicy Lips'. This is a true summery colour that really ties the whole make-up look together. I would call this shade a subtle statement lipstick that is to be worn with a similar subtle statement blush.

The camera doesn't do justice for the absolutely gorgeous colour this lippy is. I can't quite find a comparison to describe the shade of this lipstick; it's sort of a bright-light pink-almost coral colour.
Definitely unique and 100% summery.

Eyes

For my eye make-up I used my Makeup Revolution Redemption Palette Iconic 3 (which is a total dupe for the Urban Decay Naked 3 palette and it's only £4!!)

I start off by applying a base colour using the lightest shade in the palette that I numbered 1. By adding a light base colour across the entire lid it means any colours you apply on top will really pop and have more colour.

I then use shade 3 in my crease and extend it across the entire eye to create a dark line and softly blend it up towards my brow bone and stopping before I reach my eyebrow. I also use shade 3 in both the inner and outer corners of my eye. This is a beautiful matte darker dusky rose shade that is absolutely perfect for applying to the crease.

Using my finger tip I applied shade 2, which is a gorgeous shimmery light pink, across my lip and packed it on.

I then blended together the inner and outer corners that have shade 3 applied with the lid colour.

I then add just a tiny amount of shade 4 on the very outer corner of my eye and blend it in a V shape from the outer edge of the upper lash line into the crease. This is just to add a touch of smoke and edginess and create abit more of a winged eyeshadow. Shade 4 is a stunning dark purple shade with a mix of pinky and purple shimmer.

I decided against adding a bold winger eyeliner as I felt this would have completely ruined the soft summer look I was trying to achieve.

Over all I really enjoyed giving this make-up look a go and definitely feeling braver to try out ore colours and bolder looks!

What is your favourite summery make-up?
Have you tried any different look?

Love Hari Pixie 

Hair Care Routine

With long luscious locks being the latest trend it's very important to look after them and keep them looking and feeling healthy.

I have alot of very long, brown hair that is naturally straight and flat with minimal volume or bounce; so I like to use products that help to keep my hair looking shiny and bouncy!

I personally don't wash my hair every day but instead every other day. This is so I don't strip my hair and scalp of their natural oils which can dry your hair out. When I do wash my hair I like to use my Faith in Nature Tea Tree shampoo and conditioner as they use only natural ingredients and leave hair feeling and smelling amazing! The tea tree also helps to repel insects and lice which is a good preventative measure.

Straight after washing my hair I lather in my Neal & Wolf Elevate Volumising Lotion into my towel dried hair. I received this in my goody bag from the Shropshire Blogger Meet and has now become a part of my daily routine! This products helps to give my hair bounce and body, reviving it from its naturally flat state.

Before blow drying my hair I use my Avon Advanced Techniques Instant Repair 7 spray to protect my hair against heat damage. It smells absolutely amazing and leaves my hair feeling strong. I also use this product before straightening my hair to add extra heat defence.

Because I don't wash my hair everyday I like to use a serum to add abit of extra shine on days I don't wash it. For this I use Tesco's own hair serum which is only £1! I add a little squirt onto my palm and rub my hands together before applying it all through my hair. This just adds gloss and shine to my hair as well as smelling amazing.

If I really want to add some volume to my roots and have big hair for a day I add a sprinkle of my Schwarzkopf Got 2 B Powder'ful volumizing powder to the roots of my hair and srunch it with my fingers into the style I want. I was sceptical of this product at first until my hairdresser used some on me once and I actually saw it really does work! I think this is personally better than using hairspray to volumise roots and the product only need to be re-scrunched for it to start working again meaning no top up.

To keep my hair tangle-free I used the Tangle Angle brush that I received at the Shropshire Blogger Meet back in May and use it daily to de-tangle my knotty hair, I find this brush especially useful for when I've had my hair in a messy bun all day and want it to return back to normal,or after I've had a shower. I love the fact that this detangling brush has got a handle as my previous Tangle Teaser brush had no handle as it was forever flying out of my hand and ending up halfway across the room.

 So here is how I keep my hair feeling healthy and looking fab!
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