My Make Up Storage | Organised Chaos

One of my favourite posts to read at the moment is the beauty blogger's 'Make Up Storage'. It's been floating around for a while now and to be honest, I'd never thought mine would be of any interest. Simply because it's pretty messy in comparison to everyone else's. But after I'd read a handful of posts with acrylic drawer boxes I'd got a little bit fed up, and that's when I thought - hmm perhaps my way of doing things might give a little something different! That's not to say that I don't like acrylic storage boxes - I'm just WAY too messy to make them look as good as they should.

And then when I saw Leanne's post from Leanne-Marie on alternative storage it tipped me over the edge. I will share my 'alternative' messy ways with you! Haha. 

Daily make up:

My day to day make-up keeps itself to itself. I like to be able to just pick it up first thing in the morning and not have to worry where anything is and just get it over and done with (I am not a morning person). So it's situated on my little coffee table, on a plate, with a deer - as you do.

The rest of it:

The remainder of my make up that I use on a semi-regular basis, i.e. nights out or a little extra for weekends is stored in a  little carry case I picked up from a local vintage store for £5. It's perfect really, because it fastens at the front I can throw all the make-up above into it, combined with the extras and take it away with me, and it also looks quite pretty just sat on my table!

Lipstick:

My lippy's are all stored in this little metal tin - again something from a vintage shop that cost next to nothing. Because I am addicted to my lipsticks I know what I have and I'm not overly bothered about being able to see every single one lined up next to each other. I quite like the unkempt-ness of it all.  

I also have a bag of make up that hardly ever gets used, but is there for emergency situations (i.e. never, but I can't get rid because I'm a hoarder). I wont show you that, because it' s literally just a bag of not so great make up!

I hope you enjoyed this post - and seeing a bit more into my organised chaos of make up :) It's quite simple really, which is how I like things. 

If you'd like to see a post similar to this on my jewellery or nail varnishes please let me know!

I officially have the flu and am writing this from my bed, feeling utterly sorry for myself with a beechams hot berry drink (making the best of a bad situation) and some flapjacks. I ate half a bag of oranges yesterday...I'm not sure that was quite a good idea!! I hope you're all well though and looking forward to the weekend :)

Rimmel Wake Me Up Instant Radiance Shimmer Touch

Oooh I just couldn't wait to share this little beauty with you! I've always been a powder blush kinda gal - and I haven't really experimented too much with highlighters. If you're like me, or if you simply can't be bothered with applying both - this product is 100% for you. The Rimmel Wake Me Up Radiance Shimmer Touch (mouthful!!) in Radiant Rose. It's pretty much a mix of cream blush and highlighter rolled into one and is so quick and easy.
It's in a dinky little squeezy bottle, which means it's perfect for using on the go or when you're travelling (hello Australia makeup bag). 

c/o Semichem

It gives a really subtle warm glow and I'm pretty damn impressed. The colour is quite rich but not at all harsh. I tried taking a few photo's with it on, but I wear it so lightly that the camera couldn't really pick it up. Keep an eye out for my Australia post and you'll be able to see me sporting it in a few of the pictures! 

What do you think? Have you tried this out yet? For £4.99 you can't really go wrong eh? :)

Top Wintery Foundations | Makeup-Pixi3 Guest Post

Hello everyone!  Meg has very kindly let me take over her cute little corner of the web for today and do a little guest post for you :)  Just a little bit about me, my name is Georgina, I've been blogging for about a year now over at Makeup-Pixi3 and I've been doing YouTube video's for just over a year (you can find links to those at the bottom of this post).  I've always been beauty focused but I like throwing in the odd lifestyle post in the mix too :)  I love cats, polka dots and coffee, I dislike spiders, rude people and the rain.  Well, that's enough about me, lets get on with the show!

L-R YSL Touche Eclat Teint (shade BR30), Revlon Colourstay (shade 110 Ivory) and Dr Jart+ Regenerating BB Cream.

YSL Touche Eclat Teint Foundation

This is probably my favourite foundation right now, I've been using it for about... 3 months and it's my go-to foundation, I pretty much use it every day.  The reason why I feel this one is perfect for the wintery season, is because it feels quite hydrating on the skin, not drying at all (unlike my experience of Double Wear!).  It lasts really well, especially if you use a setting powder over the top of it and keeps your skin looking radiant even during these months where skin tends to look tired and a bit battered by the wind.

Essentials: Light coverage, £27 a bottle, only need 1 pump to do your makeup.  *****

Revlon Colourstay Foundation

I haven't had this one that long, perhaps... a month at most.  But, I've really grown to like it.  It'll give you medium coverage, which is buildable to heavy if you so wish.  It will hide a multitude of sins that lurk too and comes in at less than half the price of the YSL foundation.  It'll last you well throughout the day and shouldn't need any touching up.  I'd held back from buying this as I think it's quite expensive for a high street/drugstore foundation, it's around £12, but I got it on a 3 for 2 offer so it really wasn't that bad, and I'm really glad I did purchase it.  It's a great product and perfect for the winter, especially for every day wear.

Essentials: Medium (buildable to heavy) coverage, £12, no pump action ****

Dr Jart+ Regenerating BB Cream

If you read my blog at all, you'll have probably seen me rave about this quite a bit, and it appear in some favourites videos.  Lots of people tend to favour BB creams for summer months due to their SPF addition, but you can get as much harm from the sun in the winter, even though you won't necessary get a tan etc, the harmful rays are still there, so it's still important to protect your skin.  For me, this is also great for the winter as it's super hydrating, offers really good coverage, I'd go so far as to say, medium coverage.

Essentials: Medium coverage, £21, great SPF coverage ****

Well they're my picks, I hope you enjoyed my little post :)  If you'd like to check out my blog and YouTube etc, you can find me here:

Blog: Makeup-Pixi3

YouTube: Makeup-Pixi3

Twitter: @twinklinpixi3

Thanks again to Meg for having me over too :)

Georgina / Pixi3

My Day Time Winter Make-Up

When it comes to winter, my skin is super duper pale. I can end up looking like Caspar, but 1000x paler - yeah not a good look. I like to add a bit of colour to my face with a bolder lipstick and darker blush. It's probably a little 'Bella-Twilight-esque' but that'll do nicely ;)

Real Techniques Contour & Buffing Brushes | Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection Concealer - Fair | White Pencil Eyeliner | Bobbi Brown Corrector - Light Bisque | Rimmel Black Pencil Eyeliner | c/o Semichem: Rimmel Extra Wow Lash Mascara | Collection 2000 Fast Stroke Liquid Eyeliner | Benefit Brow Zings | Kate Moss for Rimmel - 107 | c/o Semichem: Rimmel Lasting Finish Soft Colour Blush - Santa Rose | MAC Mineralize Skin Finish - Light Plus | Clinique Anti-Blemish Foundation - Shade 02 Ivory | c/o Harrods: Bobbi Brown Eyeshadow - Bone

My daily make-up doesn't tend to differ too much to my evening these days. My base will always be the same regardless - I suppose the only difference is that I'm a little less heavy on the eyes! I'm a huge fan of lipstick and like to experiment with different shades every day. And for winter I'm particularly enjoying the darker plummy shades. Let's be honest, what girl doesn't have this 107 lippy right now?

During the day-time I also prefer to use my high-street/drug store make-up products with a selection of Rimmel cosmetics & Collection 2000. They're such good quality for the price and their staying power is on par with that of my MAC and Chanel faves. 

I recently treated myself to the Bobbi Brown corrector and believe me - it's worth the hype. I'm so bowled over by this baby and it's definitely going to be staying put in my make-up box (let me know if you'd be interested in reading a post dedicated to it).

I'm also particularly fond of my mascara and liquid eyeliner - both are under the £5 mark and you'd never know!

How do you wear your daily make-up?

Why Do You Wear Makeup? | TAG

So, I haven't done a TAG before. Mainly because, I haven't found one that I have a personal want for writing about. I really enjoy reading others, but it's not been something I've had an urge to do! That was until Kayleigh (the ever so beautiful Kayleigh) of Couture Girl posted this one - Why do you wear makeup? I think it's such an interesting subject and couldn't wait to give my take on it :)

1. When did you begin to love makeup? 

Since I can remember I’ve had terribly dark circles under my eyes, so as soon as I heard the word makeup I wanted to try and masque them. I suppose I was around 12 when I started wearing concealer, but that was the only thing I owned! My real love and appreciation for makeup began when I was about 14, going into year 9 at secondary school. I saw other girls coming in to school with heavy makeup, I didn’t want to look like them, but it did intrigue me as to how makeup could change or enhance your appearance. I started experimenting with foundations, blushers and eye shadow and I think I’ve been hooked since then! I’ve always preferred a more natural look, I’ve never been one for slathering layers of make-up on and definitely believe less is more :)

2. How do you feel without makeup?

Sometimes, I feel like I could leave the house and conquer the world without makeup on. If I’ve had a good night’s sleep and it’s only to the local shop to pick up some bread, that is. Not exactly conquering the world is it? 

Other times, I feel positively horrific and wouldn’t leave the house without at least popping on some concealer and mascara. I suppose that does show insecurities, but I can’t help but feel more confident with my make-up on. I don’t wear a hideous amount, but without it I do feel self conscious and a bit, well ugly.

3. What do you like about makeup? 

Gah, where do I start! As I mentioned above, I love the fact that makeup can enhance your natural features and boost your confidence. I love the variety of products out there, which enable you to achieve pretty much any look you could dream of. I also love that it can bring ladies like you and I together. Without makeup, I wouldn't have such a passion to write about all the products that I love and share it with you guys. 

4. Three 'Holy Grail' Items: 

Only 3? You cheeky monkey’s ;)

1. Clinique Anti-Blemish Solutions Foundation – This has been my savior over the past year. As many of you know, I struggle with my skin and controlling breakouts. This product has been amazing for helping to cover up blemishes and keep my skin healthy without clogging up my pores. It’s finish and staying power is like none I’ve ever tried before; I wouldn't be without it!

2. Collection 2000 – Lasting Perfection Concealer – This bad boy is incredible. It’s such good value for money and the coverage is insane. CYA dark circles ;)

3. Collection 2000 Liquid Eye Liner – Again, so affordable and you’ll rarely see me without my bat-wing eye liner, I feel naked without it!

I hope you lovely lot enjoyed reading my ramblings :) and I tag every single one of you to take part!! Make sure you let me know if you write your own, by commenting below or dropping me a little tweet with the link :D

My Daily Make-up Routine | Video

So this is my face without make-up:

Not a pretty sight! But I had quite a few requests to film a 'Daily Make-up Routine' on my YouTube channel, so here it is...

I probably should've saved this video for a day where I wasn't recovering from the flu, or had only 4 hours sleep, but filming it once was more than enough for me!!
It's taken quite a bit of guts to post my naked face on the internet for all to see, so if you're feeling in a bit of a mean mood, it would be lovely if you didn't say anything haha. (I know I have serious bags and spots going on, blergh).

My make-up routine hasn't changed for a LONG time, I kinda just stick to what I know, so if anyone has any tips for me please let me know :) would love to learn a few new tricks.

When Megs is Away | FOTD Guest Post | Starry Eyed Blogs | FOTD

Carrying on the theme of some lovely ladies guest posting for me whilst I'm away, it's my pleasure to introduce to you the gorgeous Kirsty Louise, of Starry Eyed Blogs. She's kindly written up a scrumptious 'face of the day' that she wore to a recent wedding (when we had some summer going on). It's something I'm yet to feature on my blog, so it was the perfect choice :) 
Take it away lady...!

Products:

Garnier BB Cream - Medium

Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection Concealer – Light

bareMinerals Touch Up Veil Powder – Translucent

Benefit Hoola Bronzer

MAC MSF – By Candlelight

MAC Powder Blush – Pink Swoon

MAC Eyebrows Pencil - Spiked

MAC Paint Pot – Bare Study

Sleek Storm Palette

AVON Glimmerstick Diamond – Black Ice

AVON Super Shock Mascara – Black

Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain - Cherish

Everyone has been talking about the Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Lip Balms and I am no different. I have been on a bit of lip product splurge over the past few weeks and I just had to add some Revlon goodies to my basket.  I am a self-confessed pink lipstick junkie and my collection is ever growing, I think I must own every shade of pink possible by now! I love creating looks with a pink flush to the cheek and a bold pink lip to match, especially when I have a tan. I am not much of an eye shadow girl, don’t get me wrong I love donning a neutral smokey eye for a night out but during the day I tend to keep it simple. A sweep of a bronze colour accompanied by a black eye liner and flick of mascara, my current favourite being AVON’s Super Shock, and I’m done. I’m not one for fussy, overly dramatic make-up, I would prefer either a bold lip or a statement eye, but not both together, as I feel it clutters up my face. I’d much rather a more natural, subtle look which highlights my best features and shows my skin at its best. I wore this look to a friends wedding, and I wanted something non-fussy and neutral but still girly and summery, that would wear and photograph well. I think I achieved this and was very happy with my choice!

I would like to thank Meg for giving the opportunity to be a guest blogger here on Wonderful You :) It has been a brilliant experience working with and getting to know Meg as I feel our blogs both offer similar beauty content and its lovely to talk to people who have similar interests. You can check out my beauty, fashion and lifestyle blog ‘Starry Eyed Blogs’ here.

Kirsty Louise xxx

Topshop Lipstick | Fire Cracker

The Topshop make up range is not one I’ve explored in any great detail. Why? I don’t know, because I ruddy love their lipsticks. I don’t know what it is with lipsticks and my lips, but they just won’t stay put. All my MAC ones slide off within a matter of minutes (okay that’s a slight exaggeration, maybe a bit longer), but I only have a select few lippies that I always turn to for their longevity on the lips and Topshop is one of them.

Infrared is one of my ultimate faves so when I spotted ‘Fire Cracker’ it was an immediate must have. I love the brightness and the velvet finish it leaves. I only needed to apply one sweep of this for full coverage and a super bright pigmentation.

One of the many things I love about the Topshop make up range is the packaging. Yes it's plain and simple, but that's me all over and I think it is so cute!! I haven't got much to go on, only owning one other lippy by them but you'd assume being a cream packaging it would get really grubby, I haven't found that at all (and it's not sitting pristine on a shelf, it's shoved in with all my makeup in a big box). These retail for £8 each, which is probably just above average for a high street makeup brand, but c'mon it's Topshop, what do we expect ;). And honestly, I don't mind paying this price tag, nope not one bit. The quality is definitely up there with the higher end brands such as NARS; which I think is saying something.
Being a matte velvet finish I was concerned that it would be drying on my lips, but it's surprisingly moisturising. Obviously, everyone is different so there's the possibility that the formulation may not work for you, but I am in love!

Orange is definitely proving to be my favourite lipstick colour, and this shade, for me is perfection. It's not as 'in your face' as a red, but it's bold enough to say 'hello, yes, I am wearing a statement lipstick and loving it' kind of thing, y'know? Perfect for summer and it will definitely be travelling along with me to Italy on Saturday! *dances round in a circle whilst chanting HOLIDAY at the top of my lungs* I am ridiculously excited.

I'm completely impressed with this lippy and it's encouraged me to dabble in a bit more of their make-up range. So if you have any products you'd recommend, be sure to let me know!

What do you think? Are you a fan of Orange or Topshop Lipsticks for that matter?

Outfit Post | Heart Boobs, Oh yes.

Last night, I spent the evening sipping on one too many koppaberg’s & stuffing my face with hog roast (nom); at a very lovely ladies wedding reception. I haven’t been to a wedding for absolutely ages, so thought it would be silly not to invest in a new dress for the occasion! & I also thought; why not cease the opportunity to do my first outfit post for y’all?! ;) I don’t know why, but I was a little bit nervous of posting an OOTD kinda post; just in case you guys were sat there thinking, ew, that girl looks vile...but I decided to do it anyway! Ha.

FACE: Collection 2000 lasting perfection concealer: Fair. bare minerals SPF15 foundation: medium beige. Bare Minerals all over face color: warmth. Nars Blush: Desire. Bare Minerals Illuminating mineral veil. Body Shop shimmer cubes. Collection 2000 fast stroke Eyeliner. Collection 2000 Glam Crystals. Topshop lipstick: Infrared.

As you may have read in one of my previous posts, I’m no longer a raving fan of topshop, & their hugely overpriced garments. However, this dress had to be an exception. I mean, seriously, it’s ridiculously cute isn’t it? Hearts on your boobs, what more could you want?

Yes, it was quite pricey. £48 to be exact; BUT I did get 10% off, which completely justifies the purchase, right? If you want to get your hands on it, you can find it here. My shoes were stolen from my mother & are Dorothy Perkins, ooh la la. The vintage bag I picked up for £2 from a charity shop in Leicester, mmhmm, you read that right, TWO POUNDS, I’m pretty much in love with it. I thought I'd drop in a cheeky face picture too; of me looking rather tipsy & awful, just in case you wanted to achieve that sort of look ;)

I’m spending today mainly eating roast dinner, and begrudgingly leaving the house to watch England play, meh. Did you all have a lovely weekend? Hope so :)

Last weekend

Hi guys how was your weekend? I had the joy that my parents came over to spend a long wekend with us, they really missed their grandson and had to see him. As they spend quality time together, I had some mommy free time to do girly things, and attended a Bobbie brown make up class with my friend Patricia.

Patricia said that we looked like 2 cougars, ggrawww....

Matteo loves his night time bath, it makes him sleep trough the night...yes you heard it...the whole night!

Next week he will be 3 months old.

I made some quinoha california rolls, it´s exactly the same as the normal californian rolls, just use quinoha instead of white rice. A healthy opion.

 This is how our bedroom wall looks at the moment...have you seen what we had on the wall before?
It was a vintage sunburst convex  mirror, very pretty, very spikey...and I had nightmares that that thing would fall on us during breastfeeding Matteo, so off came the sunburstmirror.
now it´s a boring empty wall, and i am looking for something to fill that space.

This is the before, what do you think I should hang above the bed? Any suggestions?