My Everyday Makeup (Drugstore, Affordable!)

Hey,

I thought it was about time that I actually posted a 'Beauty' related post so here we go! 

I haven't done an updated version of 'My Everyday Makeup' for quite a while. My Everyday Makeup is extremely affordable and it is all 'Drugstore Products'. 

First of all, the Primer that I am currently using daily is the 'Baby Skin, Instant Poor Eraser', I brought this Primer after reading great reviews about it online, it definitely took me a while to get use to but after a few weeks of using it, I would definitely recommend it. 

The Foundation, I have been using the 'No 7 Airbrush Away' Foundation in the shade 'Calico' for almost a year now and I can't fault it. I struggled to find a foundation to match my skin type because for ages I thought I had oily skin but it turned out that I actually have Dry skin. 

The concealer that I use is the 'Miss Sporty, Perfect Stay 10 Hour' concealer in the shade 'Medium'. I initially bought this concealer as undereye highlighter but you can use this concealer for blemishes too.

Next onto eyes...

The liquid eyeliner that I use is the 'Miss Sporty, Studio Lash The Miaoww Look' felt tip, once again similar to the foundation, It took me ages to find a product that I was happy with but I can honestly say, this product stays on all day and it is easy to apply once you get use to it. 

To line my bottom lash line I use the 'Rimmel Jet Black Pencil' in '061' this product never fails shock me every day, its so pigmented and doesn't smudge!

When I am not wearing 'Eyelure' False Lashes I use the incredible 'Maybelline, Lash Sensational Lash  Multiplying Mascara' this is another product that you may of seen a lot of people on the internet suggesting, but honestly it is one of the best, most volumising Mascaras I have ever used. 

When I have a bit more time in the morning I will contour using the 'MUA LUXE, Bronze & Sculpt Contour Kit' this duo has a highlighter on top and then a bronzer underneath, perfect contour duo! The highlighter has a lovely shimmer to it perfect for highlighting the top of your cheekbones and your brow bone! 

 Highlighter 

Contour 

My lipstick depends on what mood I am in on the day... sometimes I will wear a purple lip and others I will wear a nude, it simply depends on how I am feeling! The two lipsticks I included in this post are the 'Technic, Fuchsia Rose' which is just a lovely pinky tone to go with a simple, everyday makeup look. The other lip product that I included is the 'Fashionista Style Transformation' lipstick which is a gorgeous, pigmented dark purple shade. 

And finally, the brushes that I use to apply all of my makeup... For contouring I use the 'Real Techniques, Sculpting Brush' and finally for applying powder and foundation I use the 'Real Techniques, Buffing Brush' and the 'Multi-Task Brush'.

*I apologise that my brushes aren't clean, whoops!*

My Everyday Makeup Look... 

Until next time,

Stormydoos 

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Embrace The Internet Don't Abuse It #GirlLove

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First of all, welcome to 2016! I hope you all have a great year full of new and wonderful experiences. 

A few days I watched a video by one of my favourite Youtubers of all time, of course I am talking about the incredible Lilly Singh aka iisuperwomanii. Lilly created a video called #GirlLove in which she talks about a new movement she has created, which is aiming to target 'girl on girl' hate and attempt to minimise it. The video is extremely moving and if you haven't seen it yet I highly advice you go and give it a quick watch iisuperwomanii's #GirlLove

If you watch the video, the movement becomes simple... Instead of saying negative things about other girls online and in 'everyday life' say something nice, something positive. 

So, what can you do to help with this movement? All you have to do is compliment another woman and use the hashtag #GirlLove to promote the movement and share your lovely words with others.
I am extremely passionate about this hence why I decided to dedicate time to it and write about it for you all, I think it is just a great cause and it will spread the word quickly, and hopefully make people think and consider what they are saying to others.

A wise Rabbit once said 'If you can't say something nice, don't say nothing at all'

Until next time,

Stormydoos

What I've Achieved in 2015 And What's Coming Next Year...

Hey,

Its nearly the end of the year meaning yes, here is one of those typical 'What I've achieved this year' posts but personally I believe it is important to acknowledge what you have achieved so you can simply gain knowledge for the future. 

Wow, that sounded posh...

Last month my Blog had its 1st birthday and it that small space of time I have reached nearly 18,000 reads and I have collaborated with some incredibly talented people along the way, I also would like to think that I have made some great friends. A few of which you can check out here >
 Aces Laces
FairyPants (Vegan Cosmetics)
Gourmandisons Jewellery
 Blakely Clothing
Graze Box 

I have some extremely exciting collaborations already lined up and planned for 2016 so watch this space, it's going to be big!

I also met some incredible girls whilst taking part in the running of 'Sparkle of Style' which was a collaborative Blogger project that I took part in with these wonderful girlies...
Royally Rouge (Frances) 

JustMe Matti (Matti)
Brittany Fenton
Liv In Progress
Miss Backwards (Ellie)
(Hope I haven't forgotten anyone)

So, what else have I been up to this year? 

I finished school *thank goodness* and I began college doing a course that I enjoy and that I am extremely passionate about, Photography! I have met so many wonderful people at college, I have made some friends for life. 

So going into 2016, you are probably wondering what I would like to achieve? 

Well, I want to be driving before the summer hopefully. I turn 17 in a few weeks which is the legal age to drive in the UK, I need to obviously take lessons, take my theory and practical and then hit the roads! But I have to pass the exam part first... Secondly I would like to dedicate more time to my Youtube channel and maybe invest in some professional lighting because living in the UK you simply can't rely on natural lighting in the winter. I have definitely become more confident over the past few months with my online content. Back in school it was not the 'cool' thing to do to make Youtube videos but now I think that if its what I want to do as a hobby and it makes me happy then why the heck not! So expect more content to be uploaded onto my channel over the next few months (Link is on the top of my blog) 

I just want to continue what I am doing now but maybe on a slightly bigger scale... 

I would just like to take this opportunity to say a massive, huge, gigantic thank you to every single one of you who supports my crazy, badly written posts. Thank you to you for supporting me throughout this year even though at times I was a bit crap, but BETTER THINGS ARE COMING! 

Some Highlights of 2015...

Collaboration with FairyPants UK

Gourmandisons Jewellery Collaboration 

Blakely Clothing Collaboration

I couldn't possibly forget about my Prom which I also had this summer... It was amazing to be able to dress up like a princess for an evening and spend it with some of my favourite people.

Bring it 2016, I'm ready. 

Until next time,

Stormydoos 

Let's Do A Photoshoot!

Hey,

So as many of you may of seen if you are following me on my social media's you would of seen a few 'professional looking' photos of myself and my very good friend Lydia popping up.

Myself and Lydia (Who's blog you can find here) both study Level 3 Photography at college and we decided that we would put our newly learnt skills to the test and have a little photoshoot...

This shoot was mainly for experimental purposes for ourselves. Learning from mistakes we made and learning how to make our images better next time, for example using artificial lightning as we shot inside on a slightly dreary day would of dramatically improved the final images.

As I said previously, Lydia has now got her own Blog so please head over and give it a quick read! 

Until next time,

Stormydoos 

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What Christmas Means To Me...

Hey,

So here is the big question... What does Christmas mean to me? 

Well, its simple really, Christmas to me means that all my close family will spend a whole day together which i'm going to be honest, never really happens. We are a very busy family and it is very rare that we ever spend a whole day together, but Christmas allows us too. 

On Christmas Day we usually wake up fairly early because my little brother is always extremely excited to see what Father Christmas has brought for him (He is four years old) then we pop open a bottle of champagne, followed by another and another... 

Christmas to me means a day to spend with my close family, being lazy, giving and receiving gifts and consuming a vast amount of alcohol. 

What does Christmas mean to you?

Until next time,

Stormydoos