BEAUTY EDIT: HOT LIPS

Lipstick has this wonderful power to really influence the way a woman can feel. It can build confidence, re-energise you and add an instant glamour to any look you desire. 

Hot Lips lipstick in 'Kim K.W.'

Colour Chameleon in 'Amber Haze'

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I am so excited to share with you the newly released Hot Lips collection by the infamous Charlotte Tilbury! And even more excited to finally own some of her amazing products which have been hyped for a while now!

There are 12 lipsticks in the whole range all based on some the most mesmerising women of today. From the gorgeous nude colour that I am wearing, some of you will notice that it is highly reminiscent of the infamous Kim Kardashian-West (how amazing is that packaging though!).

The nude went perfectly with the Colour Chamleon I bought in Amber Haze, a beautiful bronzey shade I am happy to now own in my collection. The Colour Chamleons are so simple and easy to use and honestly stay put the whole day!

I personally also really love Carina's Love, a gorgeous deep red perfect for a date, and Miranda May, the ultimate daytime lipstick. 

The women that the range is inspired by each encapsulate their unique beauty and style, meaning there is a colour to suit everyone! What;s also amazing is that every $2 from the sale of each lipstick will be donated to the Women For Women charity, an organisation that actively works to better the lives of females all over the world. 

BEAUTY EDIT: DAILY MAKEUP II

So it has been a while since I last talked beauty but now I'm finally here, bringing you an updated daily make up!

There are products that haven't changed and remained as staples that just cannot beat the rest. But you'll also find a few new things and added steps into my daily routine. You can check out my last daily make up post here - you will still find all the products that haven't changed listed below in the order that I use them. 

I have been loving the MAC paint pot in Groundwork to add definition without the hassle of blending. I just use my ring finger and work it all over the mobile lid and sometimes underneath on the bottom lash line. If I've got a few spare moments, I like to add the Nars eyeshadow over Groundwork for an effortless sheen. 

I have integrated a setting powder into my routine, as it helps my make up last even longer. I have previously left this step out because I prefer a dewy finish on the skin and there wasn't much but matte powders on the market. The Hourglass products, especially their powders, are definitely worth the hype and price point. It gives a beautiful satin finish on the skin, to match my foundation, sets my concealer in place, and provides a smooth surface for the rest of the face products. 

If there is anything I was to rave about, though, it has to be the new highlighter I picked up. This liquid Becca one does an amazing job at subtly highlighting and maintaining the natural dewiness and sheen to the skin. It also wears beautifully during the day. I like to put it on the tops of my cheekbones, down the bridge of my nose and on my Cupid's bow. 

For what may seem like a lot of steps, it is a crazy quick make up routine. It only manages to eat up about 10 minutes of my morning - but what's great about this look is that there are plenty of steps to cut out if you're in a rush!

1. FOUNDATION: Estee Lauder Double Wear Light SPF 10 in Intensity 3.0

2. EYEBROWS: Sportsgirl Rose Eyeshadow palette (similar)

3. EYES: Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion

MAC Paint Pot in Groundwork

NARS Eyeshadow in Kalahari

Shu Uemura eyelash curlers 

Estee Lauder Little Black Liner in Black  

YSL Mascara Volume Effet Faux Cils Baby Doll in Fetish Black 

4. POWDER: Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder in Dim Light 

5. BRONZER: Sleek Face Form 

6. HIGHLIGHTER: BECCA Shimmering Skin Perfector spotlight wand in Opal

7. BLUSH: Lancôme Blush Subtil in Rose Sable

8. LIPS: Clarins Instant Light Natural Lip Perfector in 01 Rose Shimmer

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Saba silk top

Lovisa sterling silver earrings

Leanne xx

Photography by Jordan Lee 

BEAUTY EDIT: THE 5 MINUTE CATEYE

Country Road jumper 

I admit I don't stray from the classic winged liner very often, but there are times which call for something a little different. And if you're looking for something simple & easy then you've come to the right place.

Opting for a shadow and/or a pencil can really take no extra time at all. 

1. Nars eyeshadow duo in Kuala Lumpur

or 

Mac eyeshadow in Violet Star

After eye primer just sweep the eyeshadow all across the lid and blend the edges with a clean brush, slowly building up the intensity to your liking. I have been loving the warm browns and purples at the moment which have been a nice alternative to your classic smokey shades.

2. Clarins Waterproof Eyeliner Pencil in Black

Then use a waterproof pencil eyeliner, and draw a feline flick making sure to also draw in between the lashes. Take a small brush and blend it out and go back in with your eyeliner if you need to. Pencil is a lot more forgiving than liquid liner - a great option if you need a quick make up fix!

3. YSL Babydoll mascara
or
Benefit They're Real mascara

Whack on a few coats fo your favouriate mascara and you're good to go !

Leanne xx

Photography: Jordan Lee 

*These images have not been retouched

BEAUTY EDIT: THE RED LIP

Nars Velvet Lip Pencil in Cruella 
Country Road white shirt 
Rest of the makeup

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So it has been a while since my last Beauty Edit but what better way to return but with a classic red lip.

I was lucky enough to get a hold of the limited edition Nars Digital World lip pencil set with five mini lip pencils - a perfect way to try different colours and finishes. Seeing as the Nars lip pencils have proven to be a cult beauty product for many, I thought it was about time to give them a go !

A definite stand out, and one of the most popular, was Cruella - a bombshell red. (See my latest GRWM for the Descanso, a nude colour) Now Cruella is not quite a true red, but slightly deeper/blue toned which matches my skin tone perfectly. It has a very matte finish, meaning it will not budge all day (and I'm sure survive a few smooches), however, it does rely on a good exfoliation and moisturisation before application.

A lipstick can be a really simple, no brainer way to make your outfit or brighten up your face and makeup.



Leanne xx



Photography by Jordan Lee 


*These images have not been retouched. 

GRWM: BALL EDITION

Get ready with me!

Who doesn't love getting dressed up? 

Keep reading for all my tips and tricks as well as all the products I used to achieve this look. 

MAKE UP

It's not everyday I get to do a look like this so I wanted to create a look that was vastly different to my everyday makeup and also do this statement of a dress justice! 

Face

1. Foundation

After moisturising my face, I applied Estee Lauder Double Wear Light in 'Intensity 03' with a Real Techniques buffing brush.

2. Concealer

For more coverage I then applied Estee Lauder Double Wear concealer in Medium to underneath my eyes & tops of the cheeks using a Real Techniques base shadow brush. Then using Laura Mercier Secret Concealer in 2.5 to brighten more right underneath the eyes. 

3. Contour & Blush 

To contour & bronze I used the Sleek Face Form palette  using a Real Techniques duo fibre contour brush. I also used the subtle blush in the same palette for some colour & not overpower the smokey eye. 

4. Highlight 

For highlight, I used my favourite MAC Mineralize Skin Finish in Soft & Gentle on the tops of my cheekbones & on my brow bone using the same brush. 

5. Powder 

I dusted the Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder in Dim Light using a Real Techniques duo fibre powder brush to make it last all night! 

Eyes

1. Base

Used my finger to prime my eyes with the Urban Decay Primer Poison  on the top & bottom. Don't want all that hard work blending to go to waste!
Too Faced Shadow Insurance or NARS Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base  are also great alternatives.

2. Eyeshadow
I started with Buck (a light brown a shade or two darker than my skin) from the Urban Decay Naked palette ABOVE the crease and winging out slightly as a transition colour as well as all the way underneath the eye - don't be scared to go quite far down as remember this is a transition colour and will help blending the darker colours using the the brush from the UD palette.  I also used Bellasima (a slightly darker taupe colour) from the NARS And God Created the Woman palette to deepen where I put Buck, above the crease and underneath the eye with the same brush.

I then used the Laura Mercier Caviar Stick in Jungle, a gorgeous deep green colour, all over the lid up to the crease, not winging out too much. Then using a Real Techniques deluxe crease brush to slowly blend this out. It is best to do one eye at a time as this product does set! I also dotted it underneath the eye and blended it out.

Then using the other end of UD palette brush I took Night Clubbing from the Nars palette, a green black colour with slight glitter specs running through, and packed on the colour on the outer corner of my eyes creating a wing shape. Slowly adding colour and then blending with the deluxe crease brush. Be patient with your blending!! Also run this colour underneath the eyes to balance the look.
Repeat this until you are happy with the amount of colour! You can also use your transition colours to help with the blending out of this colour. 

3. Eyeliner
I then used Clarins Waterpoof Eye Pencil in black to tight line bottom and top. I also ran it on the top to add more definition to the top lash line and wing, and join the bottom to the wing, blending with a Real Techniques accent brush.

4. Mascara & Lashes 

Two coats of mascara with YSL Babydoll in black top and bottom. I wanted inbetween coats so I could really build up the volume.

What would a dramatic smokey eye without some lashes huh? Well that and I have poor excuses of eyelashes. I used four Ardell individual lashes on the outer half on each eye, and then a bit more mascara to blend the lashes to mine. 

Brows
1. I used a dark brown eyeshadow with an angled brush to fill and shape my brows.
2. I used Benefit Gimme Brow gel in dark medium to set them. 

Lips
Making sure my lips are moisturised beforehand, I chose Nars Satin Lip Pencils in the shade Descanso - which is sadly limited edition but, of course, any nude that suits your skin tone will do. 

HAIR

After envisioning an epic smokey eye, I felt the look needed a simple & no-fuss hair do. 

1. Using a comb make a very straight centre part. 

2. Section your hair and  starting from the bottom straighten small sections. A tip is to use small sections that way the heat can be easily applied and straightened. 

3. Apply small amounts of gel evenly everywhere except for the pony tail. 

4. Pull hair tight into a low pony tail using a comb to smooth the hair down. 

VO5 Styling Gel Mega Hold 

OUTFIT

Shona Joy dress 

Tony Bianco heels 

*Jewellery & bag are vintage 

Leanne xx

Photo credits: Jordan Lee 




*These images have not been retouched

BEAUTY EDIT #2: KISS

Let's keep-it-simple-stupid with the no-brainer lip products for those who love and hate lipsticks.

I've got 6 shades of Chubby sticks starting from the most natural to a bit more colour which you can chop & change without having to alter your make up one single bit.

Click here to see my daily make up. 

1. WOPPIN' WATERMELON

The prettiest of pinks perfect for everyday.

2. OVERSIZED ORANGE

A subtle shimmery orange for the summer.

3. GRAPED-UP

90's nude for your-lip-colour-but-better.

4. TWO TON TOMATO

Rush of colour with a subtle red.

5. PUDGY PEONY

Why not for a night out with the most fun of pinks?

6. GRANDEST GRAPE

Who doesn't love a good berry lip?

Topshop cami

BEAUTY EDIT #1

Leanne x

Photo credits: Jordan Lee

BEAUTY EDIT #1: My Daily Makeup

Ever since I graduated from school I have found myself more and more drawn to the realms of all things beauty!

This is easily my go-to trusty make-up that I've been doing for probably the last 3 or 4 years (if you hadn't noticed already I am in a very serious committed relationship with my eyeliner) unless its for going out or a special event. I try not to go for anything too overbearing so I keep it simple, quick and all-in-all no fuss.
The only things that often vary are my lip products and I've linked below other products that I often switch to.

What's been great with keeping the style of my makeup the same is that you try many different products until you find the perfect one (or few hopefully) and they are all listed down below.

Make sure to click the links on each of the products!

1. FOUNDATION: Estee Lauder Double Wear Light SPF 10 in Intensity 3.0

2. EYEBROWS: Sportsgirl Rose Eyeshadow palette (similar)

3. EYES: Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion

Shu Uemura eyelash curlers 

Soap & Glory Supercat black eyeliner pen 

YSL Mascara Volume Effet Faux Cils Baby Doll in Fetish Black 
or
Benefit They're Real! Mascara 

4. BRONZER: Sleek Face Form 

5. BLUSH: Lancôme Blush Subtil in Rose Sable

6. HIGHLIGHTER: Mac Mineralize Skinfinish in Soft & Gentle

7. LIPS: Clinique Chubby stick in Oversized Orange (pictured) 

or 

Clinique Chubby stick in Woppin' Watermelon 

or

Clarins Instant Light Natural Lip Perfector in 01 Rose Shimmer

Leanne x

Photo Credits: Jordan Lee