Intense Smokey Eyes ♥

Good Morning Ladies and Gents,

This post is on gorgeous smoked-out eyes. This look is extremely intense and over-the-top much like would be seen in ‘TOWIE’ or ‘Geordie Shore’. I know many girls out there,including myself are obsessed with this type of make-up at the moment and its seen everywhere on social media!

So for this look I began with the eyes first, I applied foundation to the eyes and underneath the eye area, I then applied powder so that when I applied the eye-shadow it wont move or slide.

I then went in with a nude base eye-shadow. For this I used my fuschia palette, taking a matte cream colour. You can use absolutely and cheap shade for this step.

Next I applied a deep-purple shade to the eye,all-over the lid continuing to add more and more depth of colour until it was prominent and made the eyes pop. I then took my undereye brush and applied this same shade under the lash line.I took this colour lower than I usually would for the illusion of bigger eyes and to draw attention to the eye colour.

I blended this shade out -in the shape of the models eye.

Next I took a matte black shade and repeated the previous steps.For this shade I made sure to leave a halo of the purple shade above the black colour. I continued to apply the black shade adding depth of colour and blending the shade into the lash line. I then took my under eye pencil brush with some of the matte black shade and applied it to my lower lash line, this time the black matte shade was closest to my lashes and I also left a Halo of the purple shade to the bottom lash-line. Again this draws attention to the eye colour.

I applied gel eye-liner to the upper lash line and lower lash line.Using my under-eye pencil while this gel was still wet,I blended the gel out to seal the eyes. I then applied this gel eye-liner to the waterline in one quick swoop to prevent discomfort for the model.

Finally I added lashings of mascara to the bottom and top lashes and then I finished the look by applying Ardell Fake Eyelashes.

Above is the finished look 🙂 Hope you enjoyed, don’t forget to like,comment and follow. 

Nicholle-Marie x

Burnt Orange Eyes ♥

Hello hello helloo,

Today’s post is on an extremely flattering Winter trend eye-shadow shade -Burnt Orange. For this look I combined a nude base colour (matte) my Inglot shade 383, and a glittery pigmented eye-shadow with hints of yellow gold through it.

1. I began by taking a matte-nude eye-shadow base from my Fuschia palette. Any shade that is a nude-cream or pale pink/lilac-cream will do. I applied this from my lash line into my brow bone with my sponge-tip eye-shadow brush.
2. I then began to create a cut crease using my Inglot shade 383(Burnt Orange). I used my flat shader brush for this along with my 110 brush from rebel 66 to blend this shade across and outwards. Instead of using tape on the outside corners of the eyes in this look I used the line of Laura’s natural brow-line to create an almond shape,most flattering to her eyes.
3. I blended this colour out using my Sigma E40 Brush and then continued to apply the shade all over the lid using my flat shader brush. Again I blended this into the eyes.
4. For extra depth I repeated these steps once more. This colour is hellllla pigmented so please don’t go all dip happy with this colour. Conjunctivitis isn’t very good looking!
5. Next I took a yellow pigmented sparkle eye-shadow… I repeat YELLOW. If you use any darker shade with this burnt orange you will loose all effect. It needs to contrast not blend ladies and gents.
6. Apply this to the inner corners of the eyes and lower lash line. 
7. Next take an under eye brush-any will do. Apply the burnt orange shade to the lower lash line and blend outwards and inwards towards the inner corner of the eye. Make sure to bring this colour straight across to give the illusion of a longer eye. Its so flattering.
8. Apply liquid or gel liner to the top lash line. Create a small cat flick following the almond shape of the eye and working toward the brow bone.
9. Apply gel liner to the inner waterline. If you want extra dark eyes apply a kohl pencil to the tight-line of the eye.
10. Apply lashings of mascara.
11. I then applied Ardell lashes – ‘Demi Wispies’ . These are my absolute favourite fake eyelashes for special occasions or going out.

1. I then started my normal foundation routine, however this look required extra contouring. 
2. I used a new foundation on this look -Clinique superbalance foundation. Which ill have a review up on as soon as!
3. Read my post on contouring and highlighting for more info. 🙂
4. http://blushinbrownies.com/2014/11/11/contouring-like-a-pro/
5. I finally applied red lip liner and lipstick for gorgeous red lips. Using Seveenteen lipstick and lip liner. Beautiful deep red colour. I highly recommend these products.

This is such a glamorous look,perfect for Christmas and winter as well as any other special event! Thanks for reading and don’t forget to get in touch.

Nicholle-Marie

Big Bold Sparkly Eyes !

In this post I’ll be talking all about how I emphasise my BIG green eyes. I use this look on a regular basis as it’s my favourite eye makeup and it’s SPARKLY !

For this look I apply my base as I would normally every day an then I start the fun part. Zee eyebawlss.

1. Apply an eye primer all over the lid. For this I used urban decays ‘sin’ as it’s got sparkly pigments throughout and complements shimmery shades beautifully. This primer is my favourite of all time and I’d highly recommend it . But that’s for another day !

2. Now take a matte brown espresso type shade and go in to your crease with it. This will add some definition to your eyes as your going to be using such a light shade all over the lid. Any dark brown will do however I used my MAC dark brown shade in ‘espresso’ . LAVE it :)!

3.now the fun starts. I took my Barry M gold shimmer dust pigments and applied it to the lid using any flat eyeshadow brush . I then blended this all in to the dark shade I use earlier using my sigma e40 blending brush. This is an important step as you don’t want the shadow to look clumpy or make it look like it’s just sitting there screaming hi . Haha
Continue to repeat these two steps, applying the gold pigments and blending to build up the colour to your desired effect.

3. Next go in with eyeliner. In this look I’m using ‘MAC-Feline’ kohl pencil.

4.Finally apply lashings of mascara and /or fake eyelashes. I only applied mascara here as this is my everyday makeup.

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Step-By-Step Bronze Smoky Eye

Hey hey hey .
This post is on a Bronze Smoky Cat eye I done recently. I decided to take step by step pictures to show you all how I did this look 🙂

First off I started with an eye primer . For this I used urban decays ‘Eden’ . I applied it all over the lid top and bottom . It’s a lovely primer (very thick) and compliments matte shades very we’ll . I used tape under my eyes to get a perfect cat eye shape. Making sure to get each side the same shape .

Next I took my Fuschia gel eyeliner in ‘chocolate’ . I applied a thin line of this liner above where my natural crease would be . Then I took my sigma eye pencil brush and blended it upwards and outwards towards the tape (this is great because you can make as much mess as you want and when you remove the tape you will have perfect clean cut eye shadow .

The next step was a transition colour fading outwards and upwards from the chocolate colour . For this I used Maybelline 24hr stay gel eyeshadow in bronze. I used the same sigma pencil brush and blended the colour upwards making sure not to loose the transition of the colour (big fat smudgy eyes ain’t too good 😛 )

Next I took my Fuschia palette and took a dark brown matte shade and applied it to the outer corners of my eyes , using the tape as a guideline makes this step so easy . I then blended this colour into the chocolate liner .

Next I took a sun kissed bronze shade for the middle part of my eyes and blended it into the dark shade in my outer corners . This look is all about spending the time to blend so window wipe that baby ouuuuut . 🙂

I then applied the same Fuschia eyeliner in ‘chocolate’ to my eyes following the tape I applied to the outer corners of my eyes to get a crisp line . If you feel like applying liner to your waterline do this step now , however I love my eyes to be as big so I skipped this step .

Finally go ahead and finish this look with eyelashes and your base routine . I used Ardell lashes here ‘beauties’ because I wanted very natural lashes .
This picture is after a night out of dancing and singing so be aware my camera wasn’t in the best of light.

 

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Nail’d It…!

Its Nailzzzz’in  time !

This post is basically going to be ma nails.

Over the summer Ive been busing with nail appointments for ‘Shellac’ and ‘Gel polish’ manicures. Below are just a few of my favourites..

1. Using Orly Gel Fx in ‘Lola’ I created this pretty in pink look with nail art pens to add to the girlyness of the whole thang

2. Using ‘Orly Gel Fx – Gumdrop’ Another lovely pastel, summer colour. Its super bright in real life as well which is so flattering and its such a unique colour.Laaave ❤

3. Next is ‘Orly Gel Fx- Seashell and Gelish -June Bride’ This combination is really flattering and dressy. Great for events like a wedding or a graduation. Maybe even a debs if your dress is a similar colour !

4. This next one is ‘Gelish -TikkiTikiLaranga’ LOVE this colour. Great for summer holidays. This is what I used myself on holidays this year as well as on four other clients . So popular but you can see why,the colour is so vibrant it jumps out of the screen!

 After 3 weeks there were no signs of chipping on this clients hand either as seen below. Only regrowth. BENIFITS.

Finally here are some of the nude nails I done over the summer using ‘Gelish- Tan’ and ‘Gelish -June Bride’ cobo’s and ‘Gelish – Glitz combos’. Most of the nudes Ive done this year were for Debutantes , who doesnt love a nude nail! I also have some suggestions combinations I done using ‘Gelsih- Sleek White’ and ‘Gelish -Im brighter than you think’along with some nail art I done on clients and myself…

This final look I created a few days ago on another client and I really loved it. Its a combination of ‘Orly Gel Fx – Seashell, Lola’ ,’Gelish-June Bride’ and nail art designs which she wanted. Of course I was more than happy to oblige love love love nail art requests! 

My next nail post will definitely be involving some Winter colours but for now Im just not ready to let go of the summer pastels ! Cry cry.

Don’t forget to get in touch and share your favourite colours.

Nicholle-Marie

My All Time Favourite Foundation

Bobbi Brown – Moisture Rich Foundation with SPF15

I decided I’d do a post on my personal favourite foundation that I have come across so far. This was only a recent thing as I decided to buy a new foundation when I ran out of my old reliable Mac studio-fix fluid in NW15.

I bought this foundation in Brown Thomas for €40.00 in the shade Warm Sand to match my tan that I generally wear everyday. (To disguise my snow white Irish skin…hahaha). I absolutely LOVE LOVE laaave this foundation so much. I have dehydrated skin as I’m always playing around with makeup and it loses moisture quite quickly, so at times my foundation can appear cakey and dry the dewy look from my skin. This foundation is so so silky on my skin and I can just feel the moisture spill all over my face when I apply it. It’s designed for the drier type of skin so if any of you out there feel like dryness or dehydration is a problem this foundation is definitely worth a go.

When it’s applied it can go from a medium to full coverage. Building it up as you go. It’s great also if you want a natural type of coverage, you can easily achieve a natural dewy glow as this foundation just seeps with moisture. The foundation lasts all day with minimal top ups on powder and is Ideal for special occasions. Team this foundation with a dramatic contour and big bronzed smoky eyes for a smoked out Amazonian look.

Eye catching and beee-utiful.. 

The only negative I have about the foundation would be that the foundation has a strong smell to it. Similar to Estée Lauder’s ‘Double Wear’ foundation. Or so my nose says so. However that is a very minor thing, what foundation doesn’t smell in some way or another! I cannot recommend this makeup highly enough and I am completely obsessed with it. I do of course love quite a few foundations not only this one however for now this one serves its purposes perfectly for my skin and I can’t get enough of it.