Autumn Smokey Eye (AroundTown Magazine)

So here it is, the last video to go with my step by step tutorials for A/W14 make-up trends which can be found in AroundTown Magazine.
This look is a beautiful rusty smokey eye, perfect for those winter date nights.

If you want to see how to achieve this look... just press play!

I hope you have all enjoyed my videos, me and AroundTown Magazine may just have some more on the way! 

Thank you for watching x

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Fresh Everyday Make-up (Around Town Magazine)

Here is another look which I created for the Around Town Magazine, this look is a much more natural, everyday make-up look.

 I chose to keep the skin nice and fresh with a subtle pink glow on the cheeks, for the lips I wanted to add a slight metallic sheen to keep it on trend for the A/W 14 make-up trends.

 To see how I created the flawless fresh skin check out my other video below, How To: Highlight and Contour :)

Products Used:

MAC Painterly Paint Pot

MAC Eyeshadow in Omega, Wedge and Malt

MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in Soft and Gentle

Givenchy Lip Pencil

MAC Morning Rose Lipstick

Thank you for watching!

Abbey x

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How to: Highlight and Contour (Around Town Magazine)

So recently I was lucky enough to pass on my knowledge of make-up through the Around Town Magazine by creating a step by step guide on how to achieve the upcoming and beautiful A/W 2014 make-up trends. I also give little tips that make things such as contouring and eyeliner sooooo much easier than you thought!

To go with the article I thought it would fun and helpful to you guys to do videos on each look so you can actually see how easily it all comes together and it also allows me to give you even more tips and advice so you cant go wrong!

Todays video is concentrating on the skin and highlighting and contouring which I know is something everyone lovesssss and whenever I do make-up that is always what my clients ask for so I thought it would be a great place to start, just click on the box below to see how I highlight and contour and which products I think work best :) 

Hope you enjoy my video, I am new to the YouTube world so please show me some love!!

Thank you!

Abbey x

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Summer holiday essentials!

Whether you are spending the summer at home or jetting off for luxury sun, here are my essential beauty products to keep you safe and looking beautiful all summer long!

Sun Care

Okay, first thing is first! Safety in the sun always come first because burnt skin is not cute!
I know you want that beautiful glowing bronzed skin which may tempt you to sunbathe with low or even no SPF, this can lead to premature skin ageing and future health issues. Using a good sunscreen will help to protect your skin aswel as allowing you to tan, don't forget to use a lip balm that also contains SPF, the skin on your lips is extremely thin therefore will burn much easier. 
After a day in the sun be sure to apply your favourite after sun lotion to rehydrate your skin allowing that gorgeous glow to stick around that bit longer! I love to use Aloe Vera Gel after a day in the skin, it is super hydrating and helps to repair any areas where you might have burnt, you can follow this with after sun for extra hydration.

Skin Care

Whilst on holiday or sending most of the day in the sun it is important to not neglect your skin or to lose track of your skincare routine. Exfoliating is a great way to remove any dead skin cells allowing fresh new skin to come through, using a body polishing sponge will help to gently buff away any dry areas without being too harsh on your skin. Follow this step with a nourishing body lotion to rehydrate your skin. For an evening out, lightly spritz your body with your favourite fragrance. I am in love with the scent 'Tease' by Victoria's Secrete in the body mist, it's not as heavily fragranced as a perfume which in the summer heat can attract some unwanted bugs but is enough for a natural light scent.

Make-up

You may find within the summer months your make-up doesn't last as long as your skin will likely be more oilyer than usual. To keep your make-up in place use a primer that will absorb oils as this will be the most likely factor as to why your make-up is moving throughout the day. 

Foundation and concealer is all personal preference and trying out different products and brands until you find a foundation and concealer that works best for you, your skin and the finish you are wanting will help you to ensure you are wearing the right  foundation to last longer. I have quite dry skin and love a dewy healthy finish to my foundation with a good coverage concealer therefore my favourite products are the Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation and High Precision Retouch Concealer. To achieve that beautiful bronzed glow apply a liquid bronze highlighter to the highest points of your face or lightly buff the product over your skin for an all over glow! Also add a small amount to your collar bone for a sexy finish to an evening outfit.

For a glam beach look or effortless evening beauty opt for waterproof eye products which are quick and easy to apply and will last for hours even when swimming or in humid heat. Start with a water resistance creamy eyeshadow, my go too shade is 'Let's Skate' which is a Paint Pot by MAC, it is a extremely sparkly eyeshadow which looks beautiful as a base. Follow this with a waterproof eyeliner pen to quickly line your top lashes and for extra glam add a wing. You can use black to create a classic look or add some colour such as navy blue for the sunny days. To finish off the eyes apply a waterproof eye pencil in the waterline smudging it right into the lower lashes and softly blend the colour out for a sexy smokey finish.

Enjoy the sun whether it is at home or abroad and try out my essential tips for a sexy summer!

Abbey x

Miss Grimsby 2014

I had the pleasure of working with the Miss Grimsby Awards 2014 with Miss England 2008, Sian Gissing. I created looks on many of the competitors including Sian hereself and the winner Millie Margetts. 

Millie wanted a beautiful and elegant make-up look which would just enhance her natural beauty without using too many products. 

For Millie's eyes we decided to use slightly shimmery off white colours leading up to matte soft grey/brown tones in the outter crease to enhance her natural eye shape, these colours and textures complimented her numerous outfits beautifully and paired it with a super glossy nude lip gave it that extra glam edge. To finish off the look Millie wanted her skin to look flawless and glowing, to achieve this I layered different textured concealers over a glowy foundation to cover any imperfections flawlessly without the make-up actually being visible on the skin. I also used a super sparkly highlighter around Millie's cheekbones, nose, brows and also swept a small amount over the top lip to create the illusion of fuller lips. 

Products used:

MAC Skin Base Visage Primer

Nars Sheer Glow Foundation

MAC Pro Longwear Concealer

MAC Studio Finish Concealer 

MAC Give Me Sun Bronzer

MAC Soft and Gentle Highlighter

MAC Eyeshadows in shades - Shroom, Charcoal Brown, Embark and Shadowy Lady

MAC Boldly Bare Lip Pencil

MAC Blankety Lipstick

MAC Just Superb Lipgloss

... Yes I like MAC :)

Abbey x

Navy blue and orange summer smokey eye

I love this navy blue and orange smokey eye I created using some of my new products from Concrete Minerals, its perfect for summer date nights or just glamming up your look in this beautiful warm weather! I also paired it with big, full, fluffy brows to give it a less polished look.

For the look below I used:
Urban Decay Primer Potion in Eden
Concrete Minerals mineral eyeshadow in Kinky (Navy blue)
Mac Cosmetics pigment in Pink Bronze (Orange)
Mac Eye Kohl in Smoulder
L'oreal False Lash Telescopic Mascara
Mac Brow Set in Beguile and Clear

I love love loved using and trying out Concrete Minerals mineral eyeshadows for the first time, they are super pigmented, amazing! 

Abbey x