Playing Makeup (for no particular reason)

Arghhh, I HATE Sundays!

I'm not being dramatic, I do hate them. I think its my nervey sub-conscience preparing me for the fight or flight of a Monday morning. Whatever the reason, I am normally miserable and bad tempered most Sundays, and often still in bed come lunchtime.

 

Today was no different, I couldn't shake the impending (sense of)doom. I watched baking programmes AND nature/travel docs (my fave) all morning to no avail. So I decided I'd get up and crack on with a beef and chorizo stew for tea, and then play my favourite game until my face couldn't hack it anymore...

 

MAKEUP!!!

 

This is me... Fresh(!?) and makeup-less

 

I hope you enjoyed the leopard/granny scarf combo. It's a look I think works best on a rainy Sunday.

And then this, well this is an overly dramatic version of my favoured "night-time" look.

The major black shadow is one of my favourite products at the moment. It came in a recent Glossybox and I love it. Its so pigmented (black) and for such a dark shade it makes surprisingly little mess. You know the dust that goes all over your cheeks, right where you'd put highlighter, well this doesn't do that. It is this (no, I don't know either) The lipstick, strictly speaking is SEVENTEEN Stay Pout in Rule Breaker, however I lined my lips with a cheap black eyeliner and smudged it inwards before applying the lipstick, and then highlighted the chubby bits (I should know the name for these) with a gold powder.

My little piggy eyes ended up looking quite smokey! I would do this for real life, but without the lips. Unless I suddenly find myself on a red carpet or the likes... and the same for the lips, but without the eyes.

This was just for fun. Believe it or not I don't own a black lippy (yet) however I have a purple one on the way. I used the same black eyeshadow and liner as above to colour my lips in, and again highlighted with the gold. My eyes (bless them) had taken a bit of a pasting in round one, so I just lined my top lid thickly with the wondrously silky Soap and Glory black Smoulder Kohl.

I like it! I may pull it out for a fancy dress party (someone please have one)!?

Ahhh, my humble little pouters have had quite the afternoon.

Let me know what you think, I wont be offended, honest!

Katy x

Liebster Award

The Liebster Award is a way to help new bloggers discover others in the blogging community- particularly those of us with less than 200 followers- by passing on questions and links to other bloggers you feel should be part of the action.

The Rules

You must link back to the person that nominated you.

You must answer the 11 questions given by the nominee before you.

You pick nominees with under 200 followers to answer your questions.

You can not nominate the person who nominated you.

You must tell the nominees that they have been nominated by you.

 

 

I have been kindly nominated by lookinglovelyyy , and her questions for me are... (for my blog virgins, click on that name and you can see her blog)

 

1.What is your favourite magazine?

I don't tend to buy them anymore, as I never get round to reading them. But I used to love more, because the featured products are actually affordable, high street items. I don't see the point pouring over designer items when I know they are beyond my means.

 2. Does anyone know you blog?
This is a good question. I planned on keeping it secret from friends and family until it was a bit more established. However, I tell my family pretty much everything so I only kept the secret for 2 days! My friends, family and boyfriend ALL know, and they are SO supportive. As I was unlocking my front door the other day I heard "LOVING YOUR BLOG KATY, KEEP GOING!" and turned around to see my friend Becci at the other side of the road, hollering! Thanks Becs.

3. What do you most like to read on other peoples blogs?
I prefer make-up tutorials/tips to product reviews, and I love a blog where you feel you're getting to know the blogger. Its so much easier to believe in what someone is saying when you know a bit about them. I love a good dose of sarcasm too. My blogging idol is Ebony at ELN Fashion, check her out and you'll see why.

4. What do you like to watch on telly?
I love to get stuck into a big series! My boyfriend and I are waiting for Hannibal and The Walking Dead to restart, and we can' t wait. I'll admit that I love a bit of X Factor and Big Brother too though, I'm no TV snob.

5. Do you support any sports team?
Hmmm... I guess I have a vested interest in Manchester United. My boyfriend is fanatical, therefore it is much better for me if they win, because then my day will be brighter!

6. How often do you blog?
I don't have a plan or structure. I want my blog to just happen rather than being forced because then it'd just become another chore. If I'm feeling interesting then I'll blog, if I'm feeling lazy then I won't. Easy as that.

7. What is the proudest moment of your life so far?
Oh goodness, is it bad that I'm having to think so hard? I was proud to get into Uni- hilarious because it turned out to be a nightmare. Gahhh, I don't know! I've told you before about my memory... Haven't I?

8. Do you have any pets?
Nope. I'm a massive fairy and scared of most animals up close, particularly cats. They're too unpredictable for my anxious self. I also think they just don't care about you, which isn't a good trait in a pet. I'd like a dog when we have kids, cause it's cute for them to grow up together. (What a sap)

9. If you could change one thing about your self what would it be?
I'd be more care-free. A go-with-the-flow kind of girl, rather than a negative Nancy.

10. Favourite make up brand?
I'm such a disloyal customer. I buy whatever I can afford at the time. Make-Up for me isn't about having the best money can buy, its just about feeling better about myself and being creative, so while I can do that on a shoestring I will!

11. Do you prefer a bath or shower?
Shower!! A bath is an effort. Running it, being too hot, getting bored and then having to wash the bloody leg hairs out. No thanks...

There we have it.

Now for my nominees...

http://isitjustmeme.blogspot.co.uk
http://photo-jenn-ic.blogspot.co.uk
http://Fayeyasmin.blogspot.co.uk
http://crazyblondegal.com
http://ampersandcastlesglasgow.blogspot.com

And their questions

1. Why did you start blogging?
2. Do any of your Real Life friends read your blog?
3. Night in or night out?
4. Where was your best ever holiday?
5. Do you know any other bloggers in Real Life?
6. Sunday dinner or spicy curry?
7. Do you wear make-up everyday?
8. What 3 items would you take to a desert island?
9. Are you glass half full or half empty kind of girl?
10. Biggest achievement?
11. What word so you say the most?

So that's my Liebster Award post done. Hope you enjoyed it. I can't wait to read my lovely nominees posts!

Katy x



 

The First (of many) Giveaway!

If you follow me on twitter-you should, I'm an addict- then you'll have seen chat about a GIVEAWAY!

There are no rules as such, you just need to be from the UK, and follow me via Bloglovin which you can do by pressing here!. When I have 25 of you lovely lot following, I will pick one of your names out of a hat (I will literally use a hat, I'm not quite ready for those techno rafflecopter?! things) and whoever it is will get their hands on these little beauties, which I will post to you...

There will be... 

mudd Original Mask 10ml

MeMeMe Cherub's Blush Cheek & Lip Tint 12ml

A Set of 3 Vichy IDEALIA Serums 9ml

James Brown Effortless Hold Hairspray Handbag Size 50ml

Seche Nail Lacquer in Not Easily Swept Away (lilac pastel) 14ml

Benefit the POREfessional 7.5mg

I hope that excites you all! Please feel free to spread the word via Facebook, twitter and any othe crafty ways you may know of.

Fingers crossed for you all!

Katy

Bread and Beauty X