-Emilia

 

I've been loving this makeup look lately. It's a purple eye and nude lip, which has been perfect for work. It's a little heavier in terms of quantity, it's still quite full coverage, but at the same time, I think it works really well for summer. I love how I can apply my makeup early in the morning and it stays put all day long. 

Another change has also been to use a finishing spray after applying my liquid products. I find that this is what really helps in keeping my makeup on all day. My new foundation of choice has also been a great help. The Estee Lauder Double Wear (in the shade "Ecru") is a great full coverage product that is easily buildable and has wonderful lasting power. 

Over the passed few months I've fallen in love with a few new pieces. Well, most are new and some are old discoveries that I've tried out again. I've aways believed there's a special moment when you take out your summer wardrobe and rediscover a key piece or when you realize you have a gem of a product right in your on stash.

That's what it has felt like these last few months as we've be very slowly merging out of winter and progressing into spring. While it has been a long process, it hasn't kept me from putting away my winter coat and seeing how many layers I can throw on to stay warm. 

For my key style pieces, I can't go wrong with these little white flats and the paisley bomber jacket. With the snow completely gone, I can finally wear some white shoes with all my outfits without worrying that they'll get completely destroyed. 

I got this jacket at a thrift store but it's actually from Zara. The design on it is amazing and if you follow me on Instagram-Here! ;)- you'll know that I haven't stopped wearing it. 

There have been a few makeup pieces that have quickly become must-have staples in my collection. Firstly, there's the Kat Von D liquid lipstick in "Lolita", which yes everyone and their mother has it, but for good reason. It looks amazing on anyone and is perfect for everyday. It stays on my lips and I don't need to constantly worry about reapplying it throughout the day. Love. 

I have a few old staples and those are M.A.C "Syrup" and Rimmel lipstick in "104". These have been staples in my collection for awhile now because they're perfect with anything and are the exact "my lip but better" shades. As you can clearly see from my favourite lipsticks, I've been loving the neutral shades because I think you can keep things very basic with your makeup or do something a little more extravagant with your eye shadow.

Speaking of eyes, I've rediscovered one of my favourite compact palettes, the original Urban Decay Naked Basics. It's got all the colours I need and still a little something if you want more definition. As well, the darkest colour, "Crave", is perfect for a winged liner. 

I've also been loving my Burberry single eyeshadow because it gives me a great base when I want to use my liquid liners. It's got just enough glitter without feeling like I'm about to go on stage. 

To prime my eyes, the only thing I've been reaching for is The Body Shop Insta Blurr eye primer. While I haven't been too impressed with their face primer, I've fallen in love with this little product and I haven't felt the need to use anything else.

Lastly is my mascara of choice, which is L'oreal's Butterfly Last Out Mascara. I've been loving the definition the wand creates and it gives me the perfect babydoll lashes effect. No need for false lashes. 

I hope I've convinced you to pick up some of these pieces or at the very least, given you something interest to read after a long day of work ;) Let me know what you've been loving and why! Have a beautiful day!

Emilia

xx

It comes as no surprise that I'm a sucker for eyeshadow palettes. So while I tend to invest in those, I do have a few single shades that I can't see myself parting with. I don't always like when my eyeshadows are individually potted because then I can't quite visualized how to pair them with other shades. However, most of these are perfect on their own...which is fantastic when I'm running late and need to leave ASAP. 

First and foremost, we have this stunning iridescent gold shade. I think this is a stunning colour because it can pair nicely with a smokey bronze look but it also looks amazing on its own. I'll put this all over my lid and it gives a pretty finish with an even sparkle. Perfect for the days you don't want to go heavy but you still want a little shimmer. 

This next shade is perfect on night out. Again it's got plenty of sparkle and suits well with a smokey eye. I've also found myself using this on top of my winged liner to enhance the look even more. I love how pigmented it is, so it works nicely on top of so many different darker shades. 

Now I know I'm cheating with this duo, but I just couldn't get myself to take it out of my pile. These colours are so pretty paired together and you can wear them very casually or for a lot of definition. I love that the shades have some orange, gold and bronze pigments to them- they aren't typical brown tones. I've used this with a very light hand to create some natural depth to my eyelid. However, you can also use these with a heavier hand and really work at blending them properly to create a great smokey eye. 

I hope everyone had a lovely Christmas holiday or if you don't celebrate a gorgeous weekend!<3 2015 is nearing a close and it's actually a little frightening, because I feel like it just started. Anyway, here are the beauty products I fell head-over-heels for this year, enjoy! <3

Favourites:

Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze & Glow Palette

My Burberry Perfume

Hourglass Ambient Lighting Palette

Maybelline Lash Sensational Mascara

Living Proof PHD 5-in-1 Styling Treatment

Jurlique Rosewater Balancing Mist

Burberry Lipstick No.09-Blush

Yves Rocher Shea Butter Lip Balm

November has come and gone and I can't believe we're nearing the end of 2015. It really feels like just last month, we were celebrating the new year and everything that comes with it. Anyway, before I get carried away with the nerves of change, I thought I'd calm myself for a minute and talk about some of my favourite products from November;) 

This month, they vary from makeup, to skincare and some fashion pieces.

| Zara Geometric Bag | Rudsak Leather Gloves |

Have a lovely week!

Emilia

xx

Welcome to the first day of #MiaXmasPrep! Today's post is all about a classic makeup look that could go with most outfits during the season. I've got you covered with a nice winged liner and a gorgeous red lip. Now I know that this look is frequently done but I thought that I could add my own twist to it and make it a bit more me.

I'v found that the best way to pull of this look, is to focus on the base and make sure its perfect and then you can have fun with the wing and lip. Hope you enjoy!:)

The Base:

| Real Techniques Buffing Brush | Sigma F60 | Sephora Multi Tasker Brush 54 |

I started with my Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer to achieve a smooth base and to make sure that the makeup would stay on all day. I then opted for my M.A.C Studio Fix Fluid foundation (NC25) because I wanted to go for something heavier that would cover up any imperfections. If you look at old Hollywood events, the women always seem to have such flawless skin and so that's what I was trying to achieve. I covered up any redness with my L'oreal True Match Concealer(Neutral/Fair Light N1-2-3))and then lightened my under-eye area using the Rimmel Wake Me Up Concealer (230 Very Light/Light). I set all of that using my M.A.C Prep+Prime Translucent Finishing Powder, concentrating on my T-zone and my under-eye area. 

The Eyes:

|  Sigma E70 | Sonia Kashuk Spoolie |

First and foremost, I applied my Too Faced Shadow Insurance so that nothing would disappear throughout the day. I then filled in my eyebrows using the Anastasia Brow Wiz (Soft Brown). As a base for the liner, I decided that a bit of shimmer would be nice, so I used my Burberry Shadow in Gold Pearl no.001. It's got a gorgeous finish that gives a little bit of pop to a standard gold shade. I then used my Smashbox Limitless Liquid Liner (Jet Black). This pen works really well, I like that it consistently gives an even amount of product. I also added a bit of black in between my lashes for a fuller effect. For that I used the Gosh Velvet Touch Eye Liner (Black Ink). Finally I used my Maybelline Falsies Flared Mascara to give me extra volume. This entire look could also work really well if you wanted to add some false lashes. 

The Face:

| Sigma F40 | Real Techniques Setting Brush |

I did a bit of contouring using the Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess (03-Medium). I then applied a tiniest bit of Nars Blush (Sin) simply to give me a bit of colour but not so that it's very apparent. I then used the Josie Maran Argan Enlightenment Illuminating Veil for a little bit of highlight. I applied that just over my blush on the apples of my cheeks. 

The Lips:

When it comes to accessories, purse and handbags are my kryptonite. For some it's shoes and others it's purses. I fall into that purse category. Since I was a little girl, I always wanted to carry around my own purse or I'd go through my Mum's collection. 

Here's my very first video featuring this little beauty, I hope you like it and let me know if you enjoy the video addition:)

I hope you have a great start to your week and that you're excited for my first #MiaXmasPrep post coming up on Wednesday! <3

Emilia

xx

I love the idea that we can play around with our lip colour and how it can add such character to an entire outfit. It's also a bonus that you can find different types of lipsticks with amazing quality in both the drugstore and at higher end retailers. I'll always go for a lipstick when buying from a new company or getting something special from a brand I don't have easy access too.

After saying this, it's no surprise that my lipstick collection is what I cherish the most out of all the makeup I own. More often than not, I'll reach for a lipstick over a lip gloss because I prefer the consistency of lipsticks and I feel like they look better on me then sparkly glosses. I also tend to go for darker pink, berry and red tones since they compliment my skin the best. Today, I thought I would share my favourite ones. :)

The Reds:

These are my most used red lipsticks. I love wearing a red lip even if I'm not going anywhere special. It's makes for such a sophisticated look, especially paired with a jean, a basic tee and some heels. Rimmel 111 and M.A.C "Ruby Woo" are more classic rich reds, while Revlon's "Standout" and Rimmel 107 are a little darker and have a slight berry undertone. I find myself using the true reds on special occasions (or during the holidays), while the berry reds, I'll wear on a more everyday basis.

The Pinks:

The pinks are the ones I use the most and are probably the ones I go through the fastest. This is because they're the easiest to apply and go with literally everything. M.A.C's "Syrup" is the closest I'll get to wearing a nude lipstick and it evens out my lips perfectly for an effortless look. Burberry No.09 is my special pink that is a little darker then my lip colour but it also has a mix of orange/coral undertones. I'm not 100% sure how to describe it but it looks amazing on my lips and is definitely one of holy grail colours. Finally Revlon "Rosy Nude" (similar) is exactly as it's name describes it. It's a darker pink that I've been using for years and gives such amazing moisture while still being well pigmented. 

The Berries:

To be completely honest, I'll wear a berry lip whenever I feel like it. Yes, I probably wear them more in autumn then in the summer but I won't shy away from the shade in the winter or spring months. Out of all my lipsticks, berry is probably my favourite tone because it combines the other two shades so well and because there is such a spectrum of variety to berry shades. These 3 lipsticks are a perfect example of that. M.A.C "Captive" (Satin finish) is a very light berry shade compared to the others. It's super wearable and great if you're testing out this new tone. Charlotte Tilbury's "Night Crimson" is probably the middle berry shade. It has some brown undertones and works really well for a night out. Finally, Rimmel's "Bordeaux" (124) is the darkest of the 3 and one that I've been reaching for for years. It's so pigmented but glides onto your lips perfectly. It's not a matte finish so it doesn't dry out your lips and I surprisingly don't feel like I have to keep applying it throughout the day.

What new lipsticks do you think I should test out next? Or which makeup product is your absolute favourite? Let me know in the comments below!:) 

I hope everyone takes advantage of the upcoming weekend and I'll be back next Monday!

Emilia

xo