Charlotte Tilbury Contour Kit

Charlotte Tilbury Contour Kit

WOW! This contour kit is so good.

I have had this set for quite a while so I think it's time to review it!This is amazing!! Probably one of the best sets on the market.

Firstly,the packaging. It's BEAUTIFUL and makes you feel totally glamourous when you whip it out of your bag. The two best things about this product are the colors, and then the formulation of the product itself. 

I have the Light to Medium version (Medium to Dark is now available...may have to get it for summer time). The bronzer is the perfect shade of bronze. It isn't too orange, brown, red, or pink. I have used it with a heavier hand to sculpt my face and also with a lighter hand as a bronzer to warm up my cheeks and it does both of these with aplomb. It also looks great with a rose or peach colored blush layered on top. The highlighter isn't gold, there is some iridescence and perhaps a hint of light peach mixed in, making it multi tonal and creates a beautiful glow on every skin. There isn't any glitter, just a nice sheen and glow.

The formula of it is powder but isn't "powdery" - it's creamy and buttery. The texture reminds me a lot of eye shadows. Both the bronzer and the highlighter colours in this set can be used as eyeshadow. 

I've had this set for about 3 months now but still have alot of product left. I think I paid about £50 for it but this is a good deal to me since I will likely never hit pan (although I would buy this again in a heartbeat if I did). Highly recommend this set, and other Charlotte Tilbury makeup as they are a high-end makeup company that does not test on animals, yay!!

Fran xx

My Charlotte Tilbury Experience!

My Charlotte Tilbury Experience!

On Friday It was my birthday and my lovely boyfriend treated me to having my makeup done at the Charlotte Tilbury counter in Selfridges. 

 Charlotte Tilbury has 10 signature looks to choose from when you have your makeup done. 

The Rebel

The Golden Goddess

The Ingene

The Uptown Girl

The Sophisticate

The Rock Chick

The Dolce Vita 

The Bombshell

The Vintage Vamp

The Glamour Muse 

I'd done some research before I went as I wanted a rough idea of what I'd like done. I was torn between the Dolce Vita & The Bombshell. The lips on the Bombshell really grabbed me.

In the end after some guidance from the makeup artist I went for the Dolce Vita. I explained I didn't wear foundation on a daily basis and had been to MAC previously and been unhappy with the results as i felt like a dressed up christmas tree, just too much. They insist on applying fake eyelashes and things that just arent you!

THE DOLCE VITA

ULTRA FEMININE AND UTTERLY ALLURING, THE DOLCE VITA PLAYS THE MUSE FOR VERY GOOD REASON. HER LOOK IS ALL ABOUT UNBRIDLED GLAMOUR: SEDUCTIVE LIPS, CHISELLED CHEEKS AND A SMOULDERING STARE.

First she prepped my skin with their Wonder glow primer. This was so lightweight and felt lovely on my skin. This creates the illusion of youthful, healthy skin that is hydrated and effervescent. It can be used underneath foundation or on its own for effortless looking skin.  It retails at £38.50 You can get it here!

Next she applied there Magic Foundation with a brush, A brand new full coverage foundation that morphs to your face in a weightless texture, for a perfect second skin that lasts all day. It comes in 15 different shades and retails at £29.50 here.

Eyeshadow was next! She used an amazing palette of 4 colours.

The champagne, brown, umber and bronze 'Dolce Vita' shades in Charlotte Tilbury's eyeshadow palette are designed to harmonize with each other and suit any skin tone. She created a smooth base with the 'Prime' shade, built up definition with the 'Enhance' color, then added definition and drama for evening with the highly pigmented 'Smoke' and 'Pop' shades. This kit retails at £38.00. You can get yours here

She then filled in my brows with their 3 way lift,shade and shape tool. I don't usually get on with eyebrow pencils but this one was quite nice and did not create any harsh lines. This retails at £22.50. Get yours here.

My favourite part now, The Charlotte Tilbury Highlight and contour compact called Filmstar bronze and glow. This is AMAZING. You can slim, sculpt, shorten, trim and highlight your features. She used the dark on my cheek hollows, temples, jaw line and the sides and tip on my nose. The lighter on the top of my cheek bones, centre of nose, bow of lips and brow bone. I was so pleased with how this product worked I bought one myself. These sets retail at £49.00 here.

Lash time! Charlotte Tilbury's Full Fat lashes mascara. This promises curl, seperation, volume, legnth and drama. I wasn't overly impressed with the mascara as I like my lashes to look really seperate and long and this seemed to clump mine up therefore making them look shorter, I'd like to try it myself to see what it's like when used yourself. This is £22.00 from their website.

Last but not least, my lips, I'm not sure on the shade of lip liner she used, but the lipstick was called bond girl. The colour was lovely and stayed on all night until I went to bed! This is £23.00 online.

HOW WAS IT!? 10\10.

Overall I was so pleased with the look, I felt like she really listened to what I was after and what I didn't like. I felt as though I had makeup on, but still felt really natural. I really didn't want to take it off at bedtime, but you know these things have to be done. I will certainly be going back to try the other looks. It was £35.00 to have your make -up done but that was redeemable against products, which was great but I wanted the lot! You can buy it all, but thats £165! I'll be asking Father 

Christmas for that this year I think.. haha.

Here are some photos of my finished look. The first two pictures are as soon as I got back to the hotel after I'd had it done and the other two are just before bed a few drinkies later! You can see how well the eyeshadow has lasted.

Have any of you girls been and had a CT makeover? I'd love to know which look you went for and what your fave products are!

Miss guided outfit

Hey beauty's! Hope you're all ok!❤️ Just a quick post about my outfit from the weekend! I went to a wedding and the weather was lovely so I didn't want anything to heavy as I knew I would be dancing the night away. 

After trying endless options on I decided on this Miss Guided combo...

The skirt

My skirt is a midi length faux leather skirt that I've had for a while. It's such a classic piece that can be worn in so many different ways such as with flats and a jumper, heels and a crop top, with a long sleeved top and a pretty pair of sandles, whatever floats your boat! The skirt is £30 which to me is quite a lot but it really is worth it. I can't find the link to his colour as it has been quite a while since I bought this skirt although I have linked the link for the same skirt in 'camel'.

http://www.missguided.co.uk/catalog/product/view/id/133316/s/mariota-faux-leather-pencil-skirt-camel/category/501/

The top

This is also from miss guided. I bought this top a while ago and I haven't been brave enough to wear it all that much as it's quite 'revealing'. This is the Eyelash bralet in black from www.missguided.com. The zip is abit funky as it's upside down! At first I was very confused by the zip but then I realised that it was so someone can't come up behind you and just undo it and show you off to the world! Thanks MG. The detailing on the front is so pretty, the top fits nicely on your skin and it looks so feminine. This top retails at £15.00 which is an absolute steal. This can also be worn in many ways at any occasion, such as with leggings, ripped jeans, a mini skirt or high waisted flair trousers. 

http://www.missguided.co.uk/catalog/product/view/id/124048/s/neilina-lace-bralet/

Shoes

My shoes are from New Look, I can't find them on the website but they were a steal at £10 in the sale a few weeks back. I usually find this style of shoe really uncomfortable but these ones seem to agree with me which is great.

Accessories

I teamed this outfit with my silver Michael Kors watch, a see-through black clutch bag and a nude glossy lip. 

Thanks for reading! 😀 follow me on Twitter: @chescavenus xxx

My new sandals ❤️

So today I quickly ran into Primark and came out with these babies! They are so comfy! I struggle to find comfy shoes but these are like slippers, they are wide fit to which is great as I also have paddle feet! Hahaa.They were £10 which for primark I was surprised by utters erector pretty to walk away from. Especisally as it's Primark, you can go back the next day and they're all gone! The details gorgeous and so shiny when the light catches them. I thought I'd share these as I was about to buy some from River Island that were £35.00 the link for them are here and there is a picture of them below mine.http://www.riverisland.com/women/shoes--boots/sandals/Silver-gemstone-embellished-sandals-662289?sem=1&cmpid=PLA&istCompanyId=28d3cba5-6749-43eb-904c-61b8cc01cf80&istItemId=imtwmitxm&istBid=tzil&gclid=CjwKEAjw3sKpBRDJ7rDqzsyuhDASJACZAikimuZ7l-rgVIXNf5GmXnJTwHQtjLVK1GCTiTUdPIY0sRoCDp7w_wcB So I thought they were a great alternative and pretty similar! Happy shopping! Xxx 

In my bag

hi guys hope your all okay, I thought i'd do a quick blog on what I carry around with me each day in my bag!

So the first thing that goes in my bag is my purse,I have quite a big purse with way too many cards in there, I clean it out all the time but i always seem to accumulate more.

Second is my phone, of course, my third arm. I feel so lost without it. I honestly don't know how people coped without one. Oh and of course, my charger!

Next is my makeup bag, i go nowhere with that! You can read what is in there on my previous post. I have linked it here.

Soap and Glory Anti bacterial hand gel, love this stuff! I hate the thought of germs, so this is great when your not by a toilet. Smells  lushhhhh. 

There's usually a Twirl in my bag, my favourite chocolate bar, I'm  a little obsessed with these.

A £5note, In my side pocket for if i am ever stuck somewhere or desperate for something, I've had to replace this a few times. It's a life saver!

A vitamin Water lip balm, I love these, had this one for ages they last for a very long time, smells delicious too!

blue mirrored aviators! I loveee these i saw them on someone and i just thought to myself i must have those. I got mine from eBay for like £2! I've linked it here.

Michael Kors Sexy Amber perfume. I had this perfume for christmas and it's still going strong! It's such a lovely scent and I'm forever getting compliments when i wear it. It also lasts quite a while which is rare for perfumes as I find they fade very quickly.

My Favourite key ring! The fluffy pom pom! I had this from ebay too but unfortunately i can't find the link, I'm sure you could find it if you typed it in! It's so cute and it also helps you to find your keys when your in a rush as it's so big you can't miss it!

a weird one now, Plasters!! In my job I'm constantly cutting my self and taking nice chunks out my knuckles. So these are always good to carry around with me as I get through so many. 

My iPad❤️ I Have the IPad mini 2, I love the mini as it's the perfect size to carry around with you in your bag.

Thanks for reading make sure you follow me on bloglovin and tell me whats in your bags on the comments section! xxx 

Soft and Gentle.

MAC SOFT AND GENTLE.

This is a luxuriously soft  mineral powder with a shiny metallic finish.

The shade i chose was 'Soft and gentle'. 
Now this looks dark in the pot and you think 'uh oh!' , this isn't going to highlight, but when you apply it it's completely different.

When the light hits this product it looks lovely. SO shiny. It shows off a range of colours from cream, pink, beige and orange. 

I like to apply this to cheeks, brows and  down the centre of you nose with a small contouring brush.

Although this product does retail at £23.00, it really does last, I've  had mine a few months now and there isn't even a dent in it! The product itself is quite large and you don't need much of it, so it will last you forever.

This product comes in many shades:

Lighscapade

Soft and gentle

Global glow

Cheeky bronze

Gold deposit

I will defo be buying more of these as they are so gorgeous and really add a glow to your face. I think they can be hard to get hold of inshore as they sell out pretty quickly! 

You can buy this product here <3

Have you used this? or any of the other shades? I'd love to know how you got on. comment below or

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Sleek eyeshadow pallette review

hi guys!-hope you've all had a fabulous easter!I've bought a new eyeshadow palette by 'Sleek'.

All the colours look amazing! I'm going to do a quick review on a look i did with this pallete.

The palette i chose is called I- divine in 'original'. Recently  I have seen a lot of eyeshadows that are sort of coppery, my favourite is the Charlotte Tilbury's ' Dolce Vita'.  I love it, but it's rather pricey! I think it's £38 for the four eyeshadows, think i better save up :') . You can buy it here.

onto the review...

So  I was browsing in the 'Sleek' section in Boots  the other day when I stumbled across this palette.  I  have used their contouring kit for a number of years  so i had already used there products and i've always been impressed. There was  quite a few to chose from, I think ill be going back to get more and more haha. These retail at £7.99, not back considering you get 12 shades.  I picked this one as it ranges from rose golds, to green and blue. Described as "12 shades of super-pigmented, longlasting, mineral based eyeshadow, designed to suit all" I thought this would be the most versatile to try first.  I think i was also drawn to the shiny-ness of them all <3

Back row L-R: Black Cab, Royal, London Rain, The Thames, E10, Hyde Park
Front Row L-R: Cream Tea, London Eye, Big Ben, Penny Farthing, Sterling, Banksy

• First I prepped my eyelids with an eyelid primer.  I used French Connections 'eyeshadow primer'. I got this in a christmas eye perfection set one year and its amazing. 
• Next i used a cream matte eyeshadow all over my lids. I think it was just a no7 one i have at home, sorry not sure which! 
•  I then used the colour 'cream tea' all over my lids & took it up to my brow bone. This created a nice creamy base for me to work with.
• Next i used 'big ben' on the crease of my eyelids- creating a glittery golden base.
• I then used the shade 'penny farthing' on the corners of my eyes and along my brow bone, this colour is gorgeous and really makes your eyes 'pop'.
• I then lined my bottom lash line with black liner.

Overall this look is so natural and can be worn day or night, with or without eye liner.

Overall rating 5/5

This eyeshadow stayed on all day and was still shining when i was taking it off,usually shimmery shades only last a few hours on me.

So there you have it! If you haven't tried Sleek makeup before I hope this post encourages you to do so, they have some lovely things!

What do you think of the Sleek Pallette's?  xxx

Top Hair tips!

1.  If possible,Try to wash your hair everyday, think how dirty your face gets each day and your hair goes wherever your face goes!
2.   Give your head a (mini massage) for two minutes daily, this increases the blood flow which = healthy hair.
3. rubbing your hair with a towel is the most damaging thing you can do! Try to pat it dry and squeeze the excess water out. Yep that's it girls, pat and squeeze!
4. On wet hair, ease out the knots with a wide toothed comb, starting from the bottom.
5. Use deep conditioning treatments at least once a week to keep your hair looking and feeling fresh.
6. To save time, blast your hair off to about 90% dry and then use a brush for the last 10% to smooth.
7. Tangle teezers are a great alternative to combs. They are 100% pain free! yay!take a look here. 
8. Scrunch hair with moose. I love Umberto Gianni's 'Massive Mousse'. Twist your hair up when it's still hot from drying, secure in a bobble and leave for as long as possible = Effortless waves!
9. Coconut oil is amazing for hair and face! Boots have a gorgeous 'Ingredients' range. I love they're  Leave in Conditioner & Intensive Hair Mask. They're usually on their fantastic 3 for 2 offer so you can save the pennies!

10.Only condition your ends and 3\4 of the way down, steer clear of the roots so that it doesn't look greasy.

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