Everyday Makeup

I thought I'd give you a little idea of my everyday makeup look. It's really natural and I guess there's not much you can get from my picture, but as you can clearly see, there are lots of products involved to get this so-called au naturel look.

My base consists of my most beloved combo : Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation - Estee Lauder Double Wear Concealer - Rimmel Stay Matte Powder. I apply the foundation with a MAC 188 brush, concealer always with fingers and then to mattify the whole face, I powder using a Body Shop brush, which I conveniently forgot to include in the picture!!

My favourite blush at the moment is Raisin by Nyx which I apply with an Elf blush brush - oh. my. god. this brush is sooo soft. Moving on to the eyes, I really love a matte mauvy nude eye and the MUA Ever After palette has the exact colour I need - Chino that is. I put this eyeshadow on top of my trusty Maybelline Color Tattoo in Permanent Taupe. To finish up the eyes I use my brand new Sephora Outrageous Volume Mascara.

Coming to the lips, I told you I have a favourite lip combo involving the Seventeen Longstay Lip Shaper in Buff and here it is.. First I apply a light wash of Seventeen's Matte Lipstick in no.14, more as a stain ,then I put my trusty lip liner on top and voila... My look is complete!!

Shop 'til you drop

Alternative title : Eat - Shop - Repeat, without the Eat of course!! As you can see I went out on a binge and bought everything I've thought this last month, all at once!!

It all started with a simple visit on BeautyJoint. Big mistake!! The shopping cart was getting fuller and fuller and with great self-restraint I managed to limit my purchase to only four products.

The first, and the reason why I went on the website in the first place, was of course the NYX Slim Lip Pencil in Mauve. Rumor has it that it's a dupe for a certain lip pencil a certain celebrity wears - *cough* Whirl *cough* Kylie Jenner - so I went for it!! 

Then I stumbled upon the Studio Matte Lip Color by Elf and just couldn't resist to another nude matte lipstick, so I got one in the shade Tea Rose.

And then I remembered all the good things I've heard about the Jordana Matte Lipsticks, so I got one of these too.. in the shade Taupe, which surprisingly is just the same as the mauve lip pencil from NYX.

To end the BeautyJoint binge, I decided to get this little Blossom Blush Brush, which is just great for contouring!!

But that wasn't all, because the next thing is a Sephora suddenly appearing before me.. so I went in.. and got a thing or two - most likely three!!

First I was on the look for a new mascara and my eye caught the Sephora Outrageous Volume Mascara. It has a very similar wand to Benefit's They're Real Mascara, so I thought to give it a try.

Then I recalled that I always wanted a nude eye pencil so I got the Sephora Long Lasting Kohl Pencil in Infinite Beige to try out.

And as there weren't enough for me, at the cash register I saw a travel sized GlamGlow Mud Mask just standing and waiting for me to buy it. And so I did!!

There are a lot of stuff, I know!! And I will probably have to starve for the rest of the month.. but what can I say??? I love them all and I'll manage!!!

The Elephant and The Hat

photography : Bill Bar

SHOP THE LOOK

dress : H&M

hat : Vans (similar)

lipstick : Golden Rose no.6

It was one of those days, that no piece of clothing can seem to fit right or properly. All I wanted was some comfort, something that was airy and simple. Being though a girly girl deep down inside, I couldn't just go for sweatpants. So here is my solution for a look that combines casual and cool, sporty and chic!!

The star of the show is of course the hat - mostly because I'm totally in love with it! I bought it in a recent Asos sale and it was something I wanted for a long time, without having something similar with it in my closet, like, ever!! In other words, I never had a baseball kind of hat and I really wanted one! 

It must have been a week ago when I saw this dress at H&M, and though it doesn't seem like something to wear with a hat so sporty, it kind of clicked in my mind and I decided to go with it! It's just a simple maxi black dress and its simplicity is what makes it so great. It appears to be the perfect blank - and black! - canvas for any look. A pair of high heels and a clutch and it's ready for a night out, or some simple flat sandals and an orange hat and you're perfect to stand in front of an elephant on a windy day!!

+ here's a gif of me getting all "Gone with the Wind"

MAC Magenta Lip Pencil

Oh you can't imagine my joy as I write this post.. Magenta Lip Pencil is finally in my possesion!!

Towards the end of winter and with the first glimpses of spring, I became quite obsessed with any lip product that is purple based. And what lipliner is more apropriate than Magenta Lip Pencil from MAC.

The colour is a true magenta, that complements both fuchia lipsticks and more purply ones.

It glides on the lips easily and it is opaque with the first swipe. I can say with confidence that it is the perfect lip pencil, as it stays on the lips for quite a long time, even after you've eaten, and it is not at all drying.

You could definitely wear it on it's own, although I have my eye on some lipsticks that could go with it - Heroine and Rebel I'm talking to you!!

Orange Lip Trend

Orange Lip is a big trend for SS 14' and who am I to say no to that?! I love orange - or orang-ish - lip products for the warmer months and I think they look even better with a tan on. I gothered a selection of my favourite orange lipies and therefor I present them to you!!

MaxFactor Lipfinity Lasting Lip Tint (07)

This lip stain from MaxFactor is a beautyful coral colour that stays on the lips all day. It has the familiar finish of a stain - nor matte neither shiny but more lip-like - and it's very easy to apply as it is in the form of a sharpie.

Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter (015 Tutti Frutti)

A true orange with a really smooth buttery finish that glides on the lips easily. It has a shiny finish to it that resembles a gloss, but it's not sticky at all. It is sheer and really easy to wear and also very moisturising.

MC Basics Lipstick Pencil

Now this is a special product, as I got it with the latest issue of Marie Claire (hence the MC). It is a great peachy lipstick with a satin finish and a very moisturising texture. Its pencil form makes the application a piece of cake!!

Pupa Matte Lipstick (16)

This one is a really matte one, no shine whatsoever, but not dry at all. I think it's a wearable orange for spring or summer that suits both fair and darker skintones.

Peggy Sage (088 Capucine)

A bright orange lipstick that stays very well on the lips and has a little shine to it. Really great if you have a tan on as it will pop even more.

Golden Rose Velvet Matte Lipstick (06)

Really bright, really opaque and really orange. You wouldn't need anything else. As the name suggests it has a velvety texture without it being drying on the lips.

Sephora Collection Color Lip Last (16 Orange Rocks)

Last but not least, my favourite of them all!! It's a red-orange matte lipstick (although it looks more orange in the picture) that lasts on the lips for a really really long time. It glides on smoothly and has a pleasant strawberry scent to it.

So, these are my picks for the orange lip trend!! What are yours?!

Photos by: Georgina Sakellariou