Bright Blue Eyes | Makeup Tutorial ft. Sleek Makeup

Time for my next makeup tutorial and this may not be for the faint hearted!! 

It's an electric bright blue eye look using one of the new Sleek Makeup 'iQuads' which will be available from next month.

It's more of an editorial look though I'm sure that there's plenty of ye out there who would rock this on a night out and look amazing in it!!

Considering how intimidated I am by blue makeup shades in general, I was delighted with how this came out and I did want to purposely have this be really punchy and intense...

Go big or go home!! ha ha

Zoeva's #New8Brushes

Zoeva have just added 8 new brushes to their arsenal of single brushes bringing the total count of individual brushes available to buy from the website an impressive 56!

Check out all their brushes here... 

The newest members to Zoeva's growing brush family are definitely more suited to the more serious makeup brush fanatics or collectors like myself or the pro makeup artist (also myself) as they are not really what I would consider necessary for beginners.

I however have been using them to death since receiving them and absolutely enjoying them, particularly the new Luxe face Focus.

Drugstore Makeup Tutorial; Bold & Affordable!

Oh January, how I love and hate thee...

I get all excited at the start of each year about the possibilities ahead, especially as I get older I feel more driven and optimistic, but I also feel the post-Christmas pocket pinch in January which can slightly thwart that excitement & optimism.

So for me, January is all about affordable, DrugStore/Pharmacy bought makeup. I can spend quite a while in pharmacies swatching and playing with makeup testers to try and make sure that I am getting the best quality products available at such low price tags.

And this tutorial is show-casing some of those good quality/low price makeup products!

Yay for pretty yet affordable makeup 

^_^

Shiv's Stash! What's New January '15.

PRODUCTS MENTIONED;

Essence ‘Shimmer Effect’ EyeShadow | ‘Lola Petrola’ 79

Essence ‘Holographic Effect’ EyeShadow | ‘Purple Clouds’ 75

Essence ‘Sparkling Effect’ EyeShadow | ‘Dance all Night’ 02

Essence ‘Glitter Effect’ EyeShadow | ‘Groovey Grapes’ 80

Essence ‘Matte Effect’ EyeShadow | ‘BlockBuster’ 02

Wet ’n’ Wild ‘Panther’ EyeShadow

Recent Beauty Empties!!

Colour of the Year' talk through Makeup Tutorial. ft; Inglot Cosmetics.

Hey Guys! 

So just incase ye've all been hidden under a rock for over the past month, Pantone the 'Powers That Be' who control all things 'Colour' named Marsala as this year's colour of the year. This will basically influence what we see on the runways in regards to fashion as well as whet makeup brands release in terms of colour and shade selection.

Marsala, named after a wine & a somewhat browned red colour, is described as a 'subtly seductive shade'. It is one of those truly versatile colours that works both as a neutral or as a pop of contrasting colour depending on what it's paired with.

Full Foundation Routine! (Glowing skin, dry/combination)

I don't know about you guys but my own skin can change drastically from how it is during the summer to the winter and I absolutely have to change up my skin and foundation routine to adapt to these changes and to try & have it look it's best despite various skin concerns. 

My no.1 skin concern at the moment is dehydration which not only can exaggerate fine lines and skin texture but can also leave your foundation looking patchy and powdery after a few hours.

In this video I share how I prep my skin and share what products I'm currently using to achieve a healthy and relative flawless looking base.

New Makeup Play; Makeup Tutorial ft. Real Techniques, Inglot, Chanel & More!

Hey Guys :)

I picked some of my favourite bits from my latest 'Shiv's Stash' collective haul and created this pretty, warm makeup look, as a way of distancing myself a little from the bolder, darker looks I had been knocking out over the Christmas period.

I love a gold eye but they can often look very same-y same-y, which is where this beautiful Inglot #68 Body Sparkle comes into play to add a little interest and uniqueness!

Real Techniques; Bold Metals Collection Brushes Review!

Real Techniques recently released a brand new set of brushes in the guise of their 'Bold Metals' Collection. 7 brushes that are described as premium brushes aimed at professional makeup artists and makeup fanatics. The brushes come in three colours, GOLD, SILVER & ROSE GOLD.

The new collection includes;

(GOLD)

100 Arched Powder €32.00

101 Triangle Foundation €28.00

(SILVER)

Shiv's Stash; Massive Collective Beauty Haul!!!

Guys... 

Ye are going to have to get comfortable for this one! I had a tonne of products to share with ye in this 'Shiv's Stash' video (a.k.a; Collective Haul) and after cutting it down, it still ended up being about 35 minutes long, 

Oopsy 0_o

If you have the time to spare though and are ready to add to the ol' wishlist, grab a cup of something hot, plonk yerselves down on the couch and enjoy sharing in my recent spoils 

^_^

Glam with a touch of Drama; Chit Chat Makeup Tutorial.

I managed to get one last makeup tutorial in on time for Christmas and of course it had to be dramatic yet glamorous! This was one of those looks that looks a bit crazy and, well... crap until it all comes to together in the end and then turns out fairly decent. 

Who says you can't do eyes and lips??!

Glitter Eyeliner Tutorial; 2 Ways!

Another glitter look, this time on the eyes. I love and hate glitter in near equal measure but the love wins out thanks to just how friggin' gorgeous it looks!

(The hate stems from how hard it is to remove & clean up!)

I filmed a tutorial showing how to apply glitter as eyeliner 2 ways, the first tutorial comes with a bit of fallout and but is probably the easiest one to do due to the products needed, the second one is very tidy and perfect for anyone who wears contacts or has very sensitive eyes!

Best Powder & Cream Face Products from 2014.

Part 2 of my favourite products from over the past year!

Watch Part 1 here...

Shiv.

xx

3D Gold Glitter Lips Tutorial!

I've been waiting for the Christmas Season to come around so I could finally try my hand at glitter lip art. This can be a tricky one to pull off, and by that I mean to have it look pretty and last for longer than just a few minutes!!

So here's how to apply glitter to your lips & make it last the night.
(Product list below!)

Best Primers, Foundations & Concealers from 2014.

Shiv.

xx

GRWM; My Work Christmas Party Makeup!

I had my work Christmas party last week where we went for a few drinks and dinner. (I bowed out before the nightclub, Nanna central here, lol ).

I decided to go for a very typical Christmas makeup look with the true red lips and warm brown smokey eyes. Hey, if it works!...

I was so surprised that my lips stayed on the whole evening despite the dinner and I only touched them up once, and even then I could have skipped the touch-up!

Scroll on down to see the full product list plus watch the video to see me applying said makeup :)

xx

Christmas Inspired High-Shine Makeup Tutorial. ft. Sleek Makeup

Helloooo Lovelies ^_^

I have been really enjoying knocking out the makeup tutorials lately, particularly the more festive ones on the run up to Christmas. When I was sent a few Sleek Makeup products a couple of weeks ago, the new 'Precious Metals' Highlighting palette in particular totally inspired me to create a super high-shine look, like the warm glow from candlelight or the reflected light from tinsel or Christmas tree baubles! 

Christmas Gift Guide for Her :)

FAMILY & FRIENDS ARE FORBIDDEN FROM WATCHING THIS VIDEO UNTIL AFTER CHRISTMAS 

:P

Cheers Guys!!

Shiv.

xx

November Favourites | Plus some duds 0_o

Max Factor 'Skin Luminizer' Foundation Demo & Review...

PRODUCTS MENTIONED;

WEEK 1;

Eucerin ‘Aquaphor’

Rimmel ‘Match Perfection’ Skin tone adapting Concealer

Coastal Scents ‘Flat Buffer’ Brush (16pc Pearl Brush Set)

Maybelline ’Fit Me’ Concealer #10

WEEK 2;

Max Factor 'Skin Luminizer Foundation' Review & Demo

A foundation I was sent a few months ago but that I've been using and loving, more & more lately is the Max Factor 'Skin Luminizer' Foundation. This is a 'radiance giving' foundation which contains pearlised pigments swirled throughout a matte base.

There are only 6 shades available sadly, which you can see swatched alongside MAC shades down below, but if you happen to match any of the shades that are available, I would highly recommend trying this one out!

Watch the video below for a full run-down of the foundation plus an application demo.