Brow Down To Me

 Now i've only just recently stated to realize that eyebrows are an important part of your face, everyone sees them all the time and that kinda freaks me out. Your eyebrows control a large part of your facial expression and with good brows comes big responsibility.

I only started plucking my eyebrows after some girl came up to me and sarcastically said "your eyebrows are so nice do you pluck them?" I legit looked at my brows for an hour that day thinking they were horrible hairy caterpillars. After that  started plucking.....a lot. One day I got so crazy about how bad they were I plucked nearly all of them out and was stuck with thin little sticks above my eyes that my brother laughed at. So as you can guess I was a little stuck for what my next brow move should be. Before year 11 prom my friend took me to her beauty centre I would say spar but it really wasn't like one. She told me I should get my brows threaded, which I thought thought was a very strange way to remove hair but I went along with it because why not? And yes my eyes watered extreme amounts that every working there laughed at me and yes they were all red and puffy. But once that all went away they were perfect!

So now i've said my goodbyes to the tweezers and leave my eyebrows to the professionals and for only 4 pound at Superdrug once a month it's a really easy way to maintain them.

Before threading them:

After threading them: 

As you can see they are so much neater and the shape is more defined making your look fierce. 

Now for my eyebrow routine, I don't do this everyday because i don't wear makeup everyday but when  I feel like looking like a badass then i'll step my eyebrow game up to the next level using only 3 products.

I normally leave my brows till the end of my makeup routine so I can work out how dark or structured they need to be. 

Firstly I take an brow brush, usually they are on the end of an eyebrow pencil as a little 2 in 1 kinda thing. I brush them all neat and in place making sure there are no little stray hairs affecting my game! 

Then taking my Maybelline 'Master Shape' brow pencil in the shade soft brown (they also do lighter and darker shades). I fill my eyebrows in from the start so they look fuller and a little darker for a stand out look. I then fill in any gaps in the rest of my brow and draw a little more shape into it so that it looks more defined. 

Then its back to the brush to smudge the pencil into the brow so that it all looks like natural beauty (no one needs to know ;) ) 

Now I promise I'm not sponsored by Maybelline or anyone for that matter but I used their "Brow Drama' sculpting brow mascara in medium brown. This helps your eyebrows to stay in place throughout the day as it gently places them down on your face. 

Now for the final step. Using any white eyeshadow place a shadow line underneath your brow so that it contrasts with the darkness of your eyebrow and gives it the finishing touch of definition that it needs to make you look hot as hell! 

And the finishing look: 

I hope you all feel as beautiful as you are. Don't let anyone tell you differently xx

My Halloween Top Picks 2014

Halloween is one of my favorite holidays (christmas being my all time favorite), there's something about the weather getting colder and nights getting darker that makes the spookiness come alive. One of my favorite memories of halloween is my mum and dad helping me make my Hermione Granger costume, my dad spray painted stars on my homemade cape and my mum helped me paint a random stick into a wand. So even as a second year university student at the age of 18, I still get super excited about choosing my halloween costume. So i've been having a snoop around all the shops looking for the best deals and the cutest halloween themed accessories. 

I'll start with my beauty top picks because well, this is a kind of a beauty blog; 

Elegant Touch "Hocus Pocus" false nails: £5.30 in Superdrug 

How adorable are these little green monsters? They remind me of Mike from Monsters Ink, they also include ones with little bats on and ones with cob webs, so you're nails can feel the full force of the Halloween spirt. 

Eylure Halloween Lashes in "Batwing": £4.64 in Superdrug 

These lashes are perfect for if you don't want to dress up big time but still don't want to miss out on the spooky fun. They are also great for if you want to have a spooky smokey eye look (I may do a tutorial for you, hint hint). They also do another pair of Halloween lashes in "Spooky" that look like spider webs. 

Miss Sporty Perfect Colour Lipstick in "Extreme Black" £2.59 

Nothing screams Halloween quite like a black lipstick (see what I did there with the screams hehe) You can get lipstick in black everywhere around halloween, but I try and avoid lipsticks that aren't by a makeup brand just in case. 

Miss Sporty Crush On You nail polish in "Orange" £2.99 

If this doesn't look like the perfect pumpkin orange colour to you then I must be colour blind because I think this is exactly the perfect shade of pumpkin! and its even in a circle shape. 

Now for more accessories and costume ideas. 

Katy Perry Jewelled Cat Mask: £8.00- Claire's 

Of course Katy Perry has a costume line and of course she's chosen to make it about cats! But honestly how cute is this mask? There is also a black mask in the line if you feel like this adorable baby pink one isn't scary enough for you. 

3 Pack Halloween Sterling Silver Stud Earrings:  £12.00 - Claire's 

These cute little Halloween stud earrings defiantly take the scary away from the season, but they have all your favorite halloween buddies, the pumpkin, hunted house and the spiders wed. You can even get away with wearing them when its not Halloween! 

Bony Skeleton Hand Double Ring £5.00 - Claire's 

Double rings can be quite tricky to pull off (like my other halloween pun "tricky") but I think this one is just so beautiful that it subtly fits you into the spooky theme of Halloween, just like the eyelashes. You can also wear this on the weeks building up to it because we all know that you secretly want to wear halloween costumes every month. 

Black Spider Headband: £5.50- Claire's 

This one is more of a jokey idea, but wouldn't it be hilarious to see someone walking around in this! I literally burst out laughing when I saw this for the first time, you never know someone may be sporting this bad boy at your halloween party. 

And of course how could I not include Starbucks Pumpkin Spiced Latte! Even though its not beauty or fashion related I still think it deserves a place on my top picks list. 

Hoped you enjoyed my Halloween top picks! Expect more Halloween themed blog posts to come because I love it so much xx 

Triangl Bikini Fad/ Dupes

 I have been seeing Triangl bikini's here, there and everywhere since the beginning of summer. It's the new favorite bikini for everyone I follow on instagram and even celebs, like my favorite Kylie Jenner. I'm never normally to phased about bikini's but for some reason ( probably because everyone has one) I wanted one. But oh my $89 US or in English terms £54 for a little bit of waterproof fabric and some string? NO WAY. Are they really worth the price? 

What makes these overpriced bikini's so popular is firstly their adorable colour range, from Candy Pink to Las Vagus Lights, their unique design that to me looks like the inner lining of a bra (in a good way...kinda) and lastly the fact that they look so flattering on your body. I've also heard that they come with a mini black leather backpack to give you more bang for your buck. 

Triangl- Las Vagus Lights 

Now you may be thinking, it can be a little treat for yourself or one of your splurge items for the summer. But with so many dupes around you may be able to save some big ones! I wasn't even searching for a dupe when I stumbled across one in Cotton On for only £12. Which I just had to buy even though it's a tinyyy bit to tight. The only noticeable difference between the two is that the Triangl bikini has a black outline around the whole top, while the Cotton On one only has a black outline in the centre. 

Cotton On also had a range of colours very similar to Triangl's, but sadly my boobs were too big (that's like a good and bad thing!) 

Cotton On 

Triangl- Candy Pink 

Sadly the Cotton On website doesn't have any sign of these dupes but i'm sure if you look in the shops they'll be there. But Asos also do a similar styled bikini without the black detailing. 

 Asos- Embossed Floral Longline Bikini 

Hope you all enjoy the last few weeks of summer and don't forget to #beachessentials xx

5 Bikinis You Need For Summer

Summer is just brushing against our fingertips and I can't wait! With this fabulous weather England is having (teasing us), It's the perfect time to get out your summer wardrobe and get organized for the holidays.

With summer comes beach trips and pool parties. Every girl needs the perfect bikini but lets be honest, one is never enough. So I have come up with a list of the essential bikini styles you need for every summer holiday occasion. 

1. A Neon 

For those late night pool parties, this bikini will keep you glowing under the moonlight all night. The contrast of the bright colours against your skin will also make your tan look darker. 

2. Animal Print 
This bikini make sure you rock up to the beach in style and looking as sexy as ever,  unleash your wild side as animal prints are so in this season.

3. A Classy One 
You never know when you're going to have a summer fling and dive into the unknown, so this bikini is for those last minuet dates to keep you looking sexy and sophisticated.  

4. Tie Dye 
Tie Dye is always in during the summertime, the mixture of colours makes your bikini stand out and look oh so Coachella. 

5. Frills 

Now this bikini may look a little boring compared to the rest, but frills are extremely flattering and will make your boobs look a cup size bigger. Now thats impressive. 

Happy Shopping xx 

The Fake Handbag

Having grown up in Hong Kong, the land of cheap clothes, plastic shoes and fake everything I'm very used to seeing Chanel and Jimmy Choo on market stalls. But as I brought yet another fake bag it got me thinking, what's the difference between real and fake products apart from the horrendous price tag?

 It's a known fact that you get what you pay for, so fake bags will only last you about one year maximum but usually I want to buy a knew one by that time anyway so I just chuck it away and make room for more. Many people would say 'it's the label that counts' but just really how often are you going to open your bag up and stare at the label? also no one passing you on the street is going to know its fake unless they are some serious fashionista. 

It's no secret that the fake trade is effecting sales in the high-end brand stores, but maybe its a sign that they should lower their prices a little. Honestly £2160 for a clutch is steep, you can go on holiday and make memories that last a lifetime, rather then a piece of leather with a metal Chanel label. But even so, why do we crave a label on our bags? it's all about showing off who has more money. Unlike make-up where you benefit from spending a little more, bags come and go and you'll be wanting a new one in 6 months time when they release a new line. 

So in reality people only want to buy a designer bag for the luxurious idea of it, the fact that not many people can afford to and that smug feeling you get when you can say 'oh honey this is real'. I'm certainly not judging you because I admit to wanting all these designer items too, it's an impossible craving. 

xx

Confidence in Fashion

Confidence has got to be one, if not the most important thing about fashion. A dress can look beautiful and perfect on the hanger but if you put it on and hate it, there is no chance for it. People are always saying how confidence is sexy but they don't express just how important it is in everyday life. From the moment you put on an outfit for the day, you are deciding how you're going to feel. If you put on a skin tight dress that you think might be a bit to small but "never-mind it'll do" you'll spend the whole day covering your stomach paranoid that someone might see a fat roll. But if you put on a dress that you love you'll be skipping around all day and physically appear better looking because you're smiling and strutting your stuff. 

I went through a phase where I brought maxi skirts, I didn't even think I looked good in them but I tried one on in the changing room, went out to show my friend and she thought it looked amazing. That little boost of confidence made me buy it but its never seen the light of day since. Now you might be wondering what's wrong with maxi skirts? And to be honest I see them hanging up and really wish they suited me, but they don't. I feel that they make my hips stand out too much and make me look shorter then I already am, as much as they are seen on and off the catwalks I will never feel confident in one. 

So before the big summer season arrives in stores with hundreds of tank tops and bikini's, I'd just like to say: Just because it's the must have of the season or in every shop you go to, you don't have to buy it, you don't have to try to make it work and you certainly don't have to force yourself to wear it just so that you appear fashionable. Wear what you like and what makes you feel your best, for me the colour black makes me feel confident and although sometimes it may look like I'm going to a funeral, I don't care. Make your own decisions on what you like, don't just follow the trend. 

xx

Beauty Care for Long Haul Flights

 Traveling on planes is never fun it's draining and uncomfortable, being sat in the same seat with minimal space for long periods of time. Even though i've spent a lot of my life on planes i've still not gotten used to the dry air and claustrophobic atmosphere. Since I'm traveling 15 hours tomorrow back to Hong Kong for spring break,  I thought i'd let you in on my tricks and advice to make your flight more comfortable. 

It's all about packing a well prepared and helpfully makeup bag, avoid over packing it though because you don't want you hand luggage being too heavy. Only bring your essential products and pack the rest carefully in your suitcase. I'm sure you can survive half a day without your favorite eyeshadow palette. 

Pre flight, only apply minimal make up such as power rather than foundation, as it tends to lay heavy on your skin, this allows your face to keep as much moisture as possible while flying. Eye liner and mascara don't effect your skin so it's okay to apply as much as you need. Or to make you feel even better don't wear make up at all, unless you're planning to join the mile high club. 

Always pack and apply moisturizers throughout the flight as it makes you feel much better and prevents your skin from drying out and cracking. Also a nice smelling hand cream helps to relax you and make you feel that tiny bit more at home. 

Keeping your lips moist is just as important as your skin, if your lips dry out it could lead to them tearing and possibly bleeding throughout the flight. 

Buying mini versions of all your favorite products saves you for lugging around heavy bottles and means you can bring liquids through customs if they are 100ml or less. 

Deodorant is a must on long flights (you really don't want to smell) I prefer to use the roll on so you an apply it quickly and secretly in your seat rather than making the whole cabin smell like you.

A comb is so much easier to carry compared to a hair brush and trust me you will need it! I always wake up with my hair sticking up in all sorts of angles...not a good look. 

Hope these tips help you feel better about flying, happy holidays everyone! xx

New Hair New Me

 I feel like hair is more than just something to keep your head warm or make you look nicer, it represents your personality and how you want people to portray you. After a lifestyle change or traumatic event people always seem to change the hair. 

I've never been a huge fan of getting a dramatic cut, I cut my hair short once and the hairdresser made it look like a mullet! Since then I have be terrified to have anything more than just a trim done to my hair. But it's been about 3 years and I was sick of having my long hair get tangled in the wind and having no control over what it's doing. So I cut it off, and not just a little....ALOT. 

Introducing my new hair: 

It's short, it's choppy and I'm absolutely in love with it! I'm usually one of those girls who run out the salon crying if the tiniest amount gets taken from me, but this time I walked out with a smile and a skip in my step. Not only is my hair gone but so are all the worries and stresses it came with, can people see my spilt ends? do I look mousey? how can everyone style their hair so well? These questions are all gone because now I feel confident, i have a look that i've been contemplating since i started university and I honestly feel like a new me. So yes I agree with the saying "New Hair, New ME" because now I'm going to be more daring with my style choice, I ripped the bandage off and now I'm healed! 


Before: 

After:

So if you're thinking about having a dramatic change, to your hair or your life, just go for it! you gotta think, what's the worst that could happen? xx 

Rainy Sunday Afternoon: Blogger Addition

 Ever since I can remember, Sunday has always been a day of relaxing and taking some time for myself, and being at university is no exception! Since today is rainy and dull, it was extremely hard to get out of bed this morning (this afternoon to be truthful) but the idea of a yummy breakfast eventually did the trick. 

Having been reasonably healthy all week (apart from a mid week trip to Toby Carvery but shh ;) ) I decided to go all out and make a delicious stack of chocolate chip pancakes for brunch. Don't worry, I didn't eat all of them! Check here for the recipe: http://www.marthastewart.com/338185/basic-pancakes

A nice long hot shower is one of life's greatest gifts, so I treated myself to a nice pamper in the shower. I usually do a deep condition so my hair is nice for the start of the week, as well as using a good body scrub and moisturize after so you feel smooth and relaxed for the day. 

No chill out day is complete without comfy slipper socks to make you feel nice and toasty while the wind howls outside (at least thats what its doing here in Sunderland!). 

And now i'm sitting here writing this post while listening to some seriously chill music with a yummy salted caramel flavored candle burning (so happy you don't gain calories through your nose) 

This has got to be my favorite way to spend a Sunday, now I just need to put on a face mask and pop the kettle on, then it'll be perfect! 

Happy Sunday everyone! what's you're idea of the perfect Sunday?xx