FOTD | February

PRODUCTS USED: BOURJOIS 123 PERFECT FOUNDATION IN SHADE 52  |  17 SHIMMER BRICK  |  SLEEK BLUSH IN ROSE GOLD  |  SLEEK EYESHADE IN SEA SHELL & OYSTER |  MAC EYE PENCIL IN DUCK  |  CHANEL INIMITABLE MASCARA  |  RIMMEL KATE MATTE LIPSTICK IN 107  |  NATIO MOISTURISING LIPGLOSS

I'm trying to do one face of the day for everymonth - basically just showcasing how my face looked the majority of the time during it... This is my February face - well, towards the end of it anyway!

So I started (after prepping my skin) with my Bourjois 123 Perfect Foundation, which although not my favourite foundation, it does brighten my dull skin which I really like. I then popped on the two middle colours from my 17 Shimmer Brick for contour. I usually use the lightest colour from this to highlight my cheeks as well.

After thhat I applied my Sleek blush in Rose Gold, it has a gold shimmer running through so negates the need for a highlighter, but I still like to use one. I used two colours from a Sleek eyeshadow palette, sea shell a deep bronze gold and oyster, a pure white for the eyelids and the inner corners, then finished it off with my Mac eye pencil on the water line and smudged as a liner on top.

For the lips, I used Kate Matte 107, which is usually a lot darker, however I applied this with my Real Techniques Detailing Brush (discovered it's perfect for applying lipstick) so that it's more a muted colour that full on dark red. Then to add some moisture I popped on some Natio Moisturising Lipgloss.

All in all I really like this face, especially the lips - using a brush is a great way to wear bright lipsticks without them being too bright and in your face, a tip I will be contiuning to use!!

What was your February face?

Any Size | Monochrome

Monochrome seems to be the big trend coming into the Spring so I thought this weeks Any Size should definitely reflect this.

Black is always said to be slimming, so surely monochrome suits all sizes? You bet it does! Take it a way any sizerss...

Size 8: Ellie from Maydoll
I love this outfit. The detail on the top is gorgeous and it's a great way to spice up the monochrome trend, of course Ellie always does gorgeous outfits so I couldn't be happier to have her on Any Size!

Size 10: Me
Mixing it up by teaming my maxi dress with a chunky knit for early spring and silver accessories. A easy lazy day monochrome look that can go into warmer springtime!

Size 12: Sarah from Friday is Forever
A reappearance for Sarah with this incredibly cute girly look that's perfect for work or a lunch date. Also a perfect look for early spring, remove the tights and you have a late spring look as well!

Size 14: Sera from The Agoraphobic Fashionista
So many trends in this outfit - clashing prints and monochrome with her gorgeous vibrant red hair. I love this outfit and it shows you don't have to be a mini to pull of patterns!

A massive thank you to Sarah and Sera for reappearing on Any Size - go visit their blogs!! And a massive thanks to Ellie for her first appearance and her excitement at taking part - makes me excited too!

Let me know what you think I should do for my next any size - would love some suggestions!!

How do you wear monochrome?

Bourjois 123 Perfect

BOURJOIS 123 PERFECT FOUNDATION IN SHADE 52 VANILLA £10.99

I now seem to be on the hunt for the perfect drugstore foundation... This is number two on my list of tries. I was drawn to this without reading any reviews just because I liked the idea behind the three different colour pigments to combat dark circles, dullness and redness.

So I've been trying this for a couple of weeks now, and to begin with I really liked how it made my skin look. I have never really suffered badly for dark circles or redness, but my skin can appear quite dull sometimes and I found this did really brighten my skin up. It's very light weight but gives medium coverage. It also smells really yummy - don't ask me what of cause it's been driving me bananas trying to figure it out as well.

Colour-wise, I have shade 52 Vanilla, which is their second lightest shade and is yellow tinted. I'm usually a pink toned foundation girl but I find it really hard to find a pink toned drugstore foundation. It's basically exactly the same colour as my Rimmel Match Perfection foundation, so it is a good match for a yellow one.

So has my hunt finished? Unfortunately no. I found that after a week it really started drying out my skin and then clung to the dry patches - which isn't very attractive at all. Also, I found it didn't last very long at all. I get home from work, take my make up off and no foundation came off onto my pad, and I do need a foundation that will last my entire work day. Good news is - it has a pump!!! We love foundations with pumps over here at T&M!

So unfortunately this isn't for me. I think for other skin types it will be perfect - it just aggravated my dry patches and my oily skin just dissolved it. But it is a nice foundation - it really did brighten my skin which I loved about it. So the hunt continues... I already have two more I'm trying at the moment - so look out for those reviews!

What foundations do you recommend for oily/combination skin?

Gift Guide | Mother's Day

It's that time of year again - time to appreciate our mum's and find some really cute lovely pressies that one day you'll try to steal back! Here are my pics - or something to these affects...

#1 Estee Lauder Pleasures Gift Set £38
At the pricier end of the scale, however if you can afford it a fragrance gift set would be right up your mums street. I love Estee Lauder fragrances, they are feminine and yet mature and completely classic. Pleasure is a classical floral fragrance and the bag is cute as anything - I'd pay this just for the bag!

#2 Yankee Candle Lavender Florals Wax Burner £11.96
My Mum loves Yankee Candle, I swear I get her something from them for at least one event (Mothers Day, Birthday, Christmas) every year and she loves it. A wax burner is a really cute decorative way of accessorising your home and keeping it smelling amazing.

#3 Pandora Mother Pendant Charm £35
Back up the pricey scale but if your Mum has a Pandora bracelet she will love it. It's personal and a keepsake. This is the same for any charm bracelet, it'll put a smile on her face. Jewellery is a woman's best friend - that's true love!

#4 Diamante Resin Flower Frame £12
Perfect for immortalising your favourite memory with your Mum. Print out a photo for as cheap as chips and stick it in there. It's a completely personal gift that will be unique to the both of you. Plus the photo frame is so cute and girly. Definitely a winner.

#5 Lola Rose Moth Print Notebook £10
Anything from Lola Rose wins in my family, but this notebook is just adorable. It's just a small little way of giving someone something simple, yet gorgeous... and Lola Rose, and butterflies, and just look how cute this notebook is.. It may even rival Paperchase. Maybe.

I hope this helps or gives you some inspiration! I also hope if you're a Mum you have a lovely day!

What are you getting your Mum?

Sleek Rose Gold Blush

 

SLEEK MAKE UP BLUSH IN ROSE GOLD £4.49 from SUPERDRUG

This is my first experience of using Sleek as a brand and I'm not entierely sure what I was expecting. I'd seen some good reviews on their blush so when I saw this one for £2 on a blog sale I couldn't resist. Plus it's a different colour to that I usually choose so I decided to live on the wild side!

This is definitely a shimmery pink, with gold running through it, which is handy for when you go away as you don't need to take highlighter with you. It's not my usual deep, nude pink, but it has more of an orange/bronze tone to it. It's definitely a coral - not my usual blush colour.

If I'm honest, I don't think it quite suits my skin tone. I'm not sure if it's because I'm used to my pinks or what, but overall I'm not a huge fan of the colour.

The product itself though I am really happy with. it has such incredible staying power - I'm really impressed, it tends to stay longer than the foundation I was using at the time of trying it out. I would definitely pick up another Sleek blush, but in my usual colour next time I think!

What pieces from Sleek do you love?