August 2011
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Aug 31st
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5 Tips to Long Lasting Makeup!
Willa writes… School/ Work is coming near, so we need our makeup to last all day! Here are some tips to Durable Makeup! After Cleansing use a balancing Toner. This will refine your pores and balance out oil production. Try Elemis Lavender Balancing Toner. To Prep your skin apply a Skin Perfecting Primer. A silky Primer will tighten pores further and create a long lasting base for your...
Aug 30th
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Three cute shimmer pallets!
Flo writes… Heya! Today I choose three of my favourite shimmery shadows and pallets that I use on my eyes and face for highlighting!  From left to right: Mac mineralize blush in Rhapsody in two- this has two colours in it which both come out very sheer, so you can use them on your eyes, but the shimmer is very fine so it works well for a shimmery blusher or highlighter. Clarins mono...
Aug 27th
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Your Perfect Nude.
Willa writes… Here is a selection of my favourite all-time Nude Polishes! Left to Right: Mavala in Sensuality No.7 Stay Perfect in So Simple Mavala in Riga Nails Inc. in London Bourjois 10day Anti-Chip in 13 What are your favourite Nudes? Any Qs? Xx
Aug 26th
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Back to School Basics.
Willa writes… Who wants to update their makeup bag for Back to School/Work? I do! Just Replacing a few essentials in the makeup bag for Back to School can make a big difference! Here are some hot new items that you will love for september: Revlon Grow Luscious Eyeliner. This pencil applies like gel! Just a soft touch of the hand is needed to get a perfectly smooth line. Jane Iredale...
Aug 25th
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Aug 24th
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Aug 24th
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Spend more time in Bed!
Willa writes… Yes, Set your alarm 10 minutes later for tomorrow morning as I am going to show you some time-saving tips to add to your morning routine! These multitasking tips are sure to give you those treasured few more minutes in bed :) Bliss! When cleansing in the morning skip your face wash, instead splash your face with water and just tone and moisturize. This will save a few...
Aug 21st
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FAQ Friday!
Yes, We’re back with our Frequently Asked Questions Friday! Q: What face serum do you recommend?? -Chole A: Try Estee Lauder’s ones! Try Advanced Night Repair with literally gets rid of spots over night and improves the texture of you skin! Q:  I have hairs that are too short to tuck behind my ear, but they’re long enough for it to look like I kinda have sideburns....
Aug 19th
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5 tips to Glowing Skin!
Willa writes… Here are 5 simple tips to add your normal makeup routine to ensure glowing skin! Add a drop of Liquid highlighter to your everyday moisturizer. Line your inner waterline with a peachy pencil and use a lilac shadow on the lids. Bring out your eyes by using a pencil highlighter on the tearducts and the center of the lid and the brow bone. Use a fan brush and a mineral...
Aug 18th
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Aug 17th
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How to: Flushed Cheeks and Stained lips!
Flo writes… This tutorial how to will show you how to achieve the fall look for Oscar de la Renta, which had strong brows and stained lips and cheeks. I think this look will be BIG for winter as it channels the look of skin after a walk in the snow!  Face: Beautiful flushed cheeks! To start off apply a creamy foundation such as maybelline’s dream satin liquid foundation to make...
Aug 14th
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Q. What foundation do you reccomend for acne prone skin? A. Hey! We’ve done some posts on foundation routines for acne skin a while ago. You can check them out here and here! Hope that gives you some advice!  Q’s? xx
Aug 13th
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How to: Fall'11 Trend, Velvety Soft.
Willa writes… Today I will show you how to achieve a popular look among the Fall 2011 Catwalk which is all about natural and soft textures. Here seen at Nina Ricci the creamy lip and sculpted face is a must! Lips: Key Focus! The perfect product for this is Collection 2000 Cream Puff Lip cream in Fairy Cake. It has this amazing whipped texture and lasts ages while not drying out the...
Aug 12th
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Show us some Love :)
Hey Everyone! If you’ve been liking the blog please support us in the Cosmo Blog Awards for 2011. All you have to do is click the link below! Nominate Us  -Just Fill out our blog link : makeupwrites.tumblr.com -And Category: New beauty blog (less than 18 months old) The rest of the details are pretty simple! Thanks so much, we would really appreciate it! Xxxx
Aug 12th
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Sephora Musthaves!
Q: hey girls , I’m in america and im heading back to england soon i wanted to know what i should get from sephora like any must haves or something ?? -Grace A: Heres a list of great Products from Sephora: Waterproof Jumbo Liner by Sephora. I have this in kaki and love it! Anti-Shine Primer by Sephora Sephora egg shaped blending sponge Sephora cleansing face brush ...
Aug 12th
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Q. How can i stay smelling good all the time and have really soft skin for my boyfriend?- Anne A. Heya Anne! To keep your skin soft I recommend that you start by exfoliating your skin often with a scrub or loofa. You can check out some DIY recipes here. After your shower, whilst your skin is still damp, apply a body moisturiser or baby oil. To keep your skin soft use a moisturising shower gel...
Aug 11th
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Make it Wear-able. Fall'11 Runway Trend: Glossy...
Willa writes… Introducing a new series of Tutorials on Making the Runway Wear-Able! We will take you through a few dazzling Catwalk looks of Fall 2011 and show you how to wear them in every day life! The Toned Down Glossy Eyes and Matte Lips. Eyes: Finely Milled Shimmer can give a wet look. Start with a cream shimmery shadow base. Mac Paint Pot in Rubenesque is a great colour for this...
Aug 11th
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Bronzy and peach makeup (tutorial)
Flo writes… This tutorial is perfect for the end of summer when your skin is tanned and glowy! The bronze on your eyes will look more natural than normal and the peach cheeks and lips will really pop!  Face- make your cheeks pop!  Apply your foundation and concealer making sure that you use one that is correct for your tanned skin tone. Using a foundation too light will make your skin...
Aug 10th
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Long lasting day makeup (tutorial)
Flo writes… Hey everyone! This tutorial is directed towards looking natural but making sure that your makeup lasts all day long- perfect for out and about! This tutorial is also for the anon who sent us this question: If i’m going to a crowded place but not like a party or something like that.. Example; to the mall and i want to be attractive but at the same moment beautiful what...
Aug 9th
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My Current Skin Care Routine!
Flo writes… Heya! In this post I am going to be running through how I’ve been caring for my skin over the summer. I have combination/oily skin so this might be helpful if you have a similar type!  I’ve found that this routine has helped a lot and with the recent additions I have made to it I’ve noticed that my skin has become clearer very quickly!  Daily Cleansing In...
Aug 8th
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Easy Makeup for a Hectic Lifestyle!
Willa writes… When Life starts getting busy all you want is a quick makeup routine you can whip up to make you look professional and presentable! Follow these simple steps to instant polish! Face: Cover Under Eye Circles. Use a tinted eye gel like Garnier Eye Roll on, this is amazing and reducing puffiness and doesn’t crease! I cant stress how important it is to cover this area,...
Aug 8th
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Quick and Easy DIY hair masks!
Flo writes… We all love the sun right?! It tans your skin, gives you vitamin D and lightens your hair! But it also weakens and damages your hair, so here are three masks that will help to nourish and thicken your hair! Just mix up and apply to your hair before you shampoo and leave for 10 minutes- or longer if you want! Avocado Mask- Amazing after a day at the beach! 2 eggs 2 tbsp...
Aug 7th
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Get Glowing Skin for Back to School/Work!
Willa writes… September is coming and all we want is fab looking skin for back to school or work! So now is the time to kick your regime up a notch and achieve flawless skin by September! Follow these tips and say hello fresh skin: Go back to basics and clear up your diet. The long summer may have lead you astray but get back on track with lots of fresh fruits, veges and water! Cleanse...
Aug 7th
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Get the most from your makeup brushes!
Flo writes… Hey everyone! Todays post is on how to care for your makeup brushes to make sure that you are getting the most out of them and that they are not damaging your skin.  So, first of all you need to make sure that you wash your brushes regularly: this means once every two weeks not every other month guys! The longer you leave it between washing your brushes the more oil, dirt and...
Aug 7th
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Fresh Summer Look (tutorial)
Flo writes… Hey everyone! Hope everyones doing great! Today’s post is a tutorial for a look that I have been wearing frequently in the recent weeks. It’s a pretty and fresh summer look, perfect for the day, and has a super cute pink lip! So lets get started: Face: reduce shine and oil! Start off by smoothing a mattifing primer over your face too keep it shine-free. Try...
Aug 4th
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When picking the perfect toe nail polish for your holiday consider using a glitter top coat! The fragments of glitter will make it harder and more resistant to chipping, therefor extending the life of your pedi!
Aug 3rd
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Aug 3rd
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Aug 2nd
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Aug 2nd
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Sneak Peak: July GlossyBox!
Here is my first ever month of the famous GlossyBox: July! What I got:    Weleda Pomegranate Regengerating Body Oil - This Smells amazing and is really nourishing! All Natural too! You could also use this as a tanning oil for the sun! Ciate Nail Polish in Cabaret- I Love this plum color and will be perfect for autumn, I have yet to try out the lasting power though. Illamasqua Pure...
Aug 1st
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