Forty Plus Woman Can Still Have Abit Of Fairy Dust In There Life's.....

When I received my Violet Voss Glitter Pot in Golden Fairy I couldn't wait to try. Even though it is my intention for it to be added to my vast growing makeup kit. I love to experiment on myself just to see how it works on a maturer skin. Well I think just because I'm a woman in my 40s I don't have too stick to matte shades. I don't also want to limit myself with following the latest trends. It's all about adjusting,moderation and of course It's also the all important application. I chose to get a balance with my Golden Fairy glitter pot by avoiding using a shimmer eyeshadow on my brow bone and used a matte shade instead to tone it down and felt it was just enough to pull this look off.....

What do you think?

@shopvioletvoss

   

  

Hourglass Lips....

Doesn't it feel more like Autumn than Summer...Chill in the air and back to wet rainy days! Inspired by our recent change in weather I am wearing warm,darker shades such as @hourglass Longlast lipstick in Empress and then a touch of there moisturising lipstick Nocturnal applied on top. @lauramercier Wine lip liner for definition and although Empress is a fantastic Longlast lipstick being a 40+ I like to insure that around my lips I don't want colour bleeding into fine lines. Keeping my lipstick looking fresh and crisp longer....

You can find Hourglass in Liberty's London and Space NK in stores and online.

SMOKEY EYE WORKSHOP TUTORIAL AT THE EMBANKMENT HOTEL BEDFORD.....

The Smokey Eye Workshop Tutorial Is Back On Saturday 8th Nov 10-12.30 £20 per person

Delighted to be running another Smokey Eye Workshop Tutorial at the Embankment Hotel in Bedford and due to feed back from clients requesting a longer workshop I have added an extra half hour on to duration of workshop!

For all you makeup lovers that want to master the Smokey eye look. Will also be useful for the Christmas Party Season that's just around the corner! Guiding you through easy steps with tips and techniques for you to achieve. You will have the oppurtunity to work with and try out fantastic brands such as Laura Mercier,Mac,Nars,Kevyn Aucoin,By Terry to name but a few....

Why not go onto my website to view Testimonials from lovely ladies who have just been to my last Smokey Eye Workshop Tutorial. Www.alikmua.co.uk

Enjoy learning with like minded people in a fun,relaxed atmosphere in The Embankment Hotels Private room. Makeup,Hygiene,Tools,Refreshment,Pen and Paper are provided for you to take notes Just bring yourself! Contact Ali K Mua on FB for details/book or info@alikmua.co.uk

Testimonial.

Excellent workshop! Well presented by Alison! Would love it if it had been a longer session! Looking forward to future workshops!

Thankyou, 

Kelly

Shiny Silver Shoes..

I have a thing for silver just now and love my bargain buy at @officeshoe £20s wey hey!! What shoes are you wearing today? Go on take a pic....

Topshop Crochet Jacket....

Here I'm sporting my cosy Crochet Jacket in Grey bought recently from Topshop.I just love it. It's certainly been much needed in recent weeks as I took a trip to Scotland last week and it was a tad chilly for August even up in bonny Scotland. I have noticed that we are getting cooler nights here too. So Topshops Crochet Jacket has been worn a lot recently. It will be a staple in my wardrobe this Autumn so £55s we'll spent...

#topshop

LIPSTICK QUEENS New SILVER SCREEN Lipsticks.....

Lipstick Queen have launched there new lipstick range Silver Screen Lipstick in seven deliciously high pigmented shades.

What they say,
Wet look colour rich and ultra Moisturising lipsticks. Feel like silk on the lips yet pack a full pigment punch. Sumptuous mouth watering texture is achieved with a high percentage of a ground breaking active ingredient,antioxidant vitamin e and a. Silver Screens formulation ensures lips stay soft and hydrated all day long with nourishing apricot kernel oil. These dramatic and head turning shades deliver high impact and long lasting glamour to you and your lips in just one swipe.

Key Features,
 Deliciously glamorous and super comfortable wet look texture. Intense pigments,rich long wearing comfort. Pomegranate extracts keeps lips glossy,soft and hydrated. Naturally scented with highest quality peppermint oil.

I tried Silver Screen lipstick in shade Made It. A deep dark wine shade. They are spot on when they say that these lipsticks are highly pigmented and long lasting. Long lasting without compromising the condition of your pout, as longer lasting formulas tend to leave your lips feeling dry and dehydrated. They aren't matte like There big sister Velvet Rope range. Which I just adore. Silver Screen gave me a soft sheen look not the wet look as they describe, which I was delighted with. My lips felt comfortable,hydrated and the formula is long lasting. I also love the soft light peppermint scent you recieve on application. I applied Lipstick Queens lip pencil in Wine (which matches perfectly) to ensure no bleeding as Made it is a darker shade. Adorable vintage Art Deco style magnetic metal case. If you want a touch of luxury in a lipstick then I would recommend as Silver Screen lives up to its name.

Lipstick Queen Silver Screen lipsticks are available at Space NK stores and online £35.00

   

Nude Lips for Autumn/Winter

A Nude lip is showing to be a favourable colour choice trending on the Autumn/Winter catwalk for many designers this coming season. So today I have chosen to wear my nude lip using Kevin Aucoins Medium Lip Liner with Kevin Aucoins Nude Lipstick in Thelmadora.

Vintage style Shoot....

What a fun time I had a few weeks ago when I was asked to do a vintage styling Photoshoots for a collaboration of a few businesses going into a local newspaper. To my surprise Kendall owner of LadyKs boutique that sells 40s and 50s style clothing and caters for Burlesque and Tea Girls Apparell  approached me to do makeup for a before and after look not only for the business owners but if I would like to take part too!! Wow I'm used to being behind the camera but not infront! Well I agreed and with no regret. I had such fun wearing a 40s style dress from Lady Ks and my hair styled in a Victory Roll by Sarah Webb of Sarah's Doo Wop Do's who is a fab expert at vintage hair styling.

Here are some pics taken by iPhones and photographer Martin Quince.

I'm the one in the blue dress and classic Victory Roll hair up!

What Lipstick Are You Wearing?

Thought I needed a change from the variations of Pink Lipsticks I've been wearing for the past few weeks. What lip colour are you wearing today? I'm wearing Macs Morange....