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

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

Urban Decay – Naked 3 Palette Makeup Look

I decided when my original Naked palette ran out id go ahead and buy a new one. However with so many different palettes out there, The original Naked palette, Naked palette 2 , Naked palette 3 and then the Naked basics palette, its hard to choose  ONLY one. I took a leap of faith however and went with the Naked 3 as its the newest out there.

This palette appealed to me anyway as I Love love laaavee pinky tones. (Noway I can hear you all sigh haha) .

Base –

For my base I used all the steps I usually do matching the correct foundation to my models skintone and obviously basing the highlighting colour and contour around her skintone. The contour I used on this model was particulary heavy as that was the desired effect. (See my post on contouring and highlighting here for more info… ) —> http://blushinbrownies.com/2014/11/11/contouring-like-a-pro/

Eyes –

For this look I used four colours from this palette. ‘Buzz, Nooner, Trick and Limit’

1. First I applied Urban Decay’s ‘Eye Primer Potion’ all over the lid. Or as I call it,  my Magic wand!
2. I then used my Sigma Beauty Precision Angeled P84 brush and packed on the shade ‘Buzz’ on the outer crease.
3. Next I took ‘Nooner’ and applied it using the same brush just above where the crease is to create the illusion of a bigger eye. This is 10000000 gillion , million my favourite colour in this palette.
4. I then blended that shade out with my Sigma E40 blending brush.
5. Next I took the shade ‘Trick’ with my P86 tappered blending brush and packed that warm glittery gold shade on to the centre and inner corners of the lid.
6. I took my E40 brush back out and blended these colours together moving forwards and back to create a smooth transition.
7. As a transition colour I took ‘Limit’ and applied it above were ‘Nooner’ stopped blending it up to the brow bone. (Limit has a lovely glimmer to it which also acts as a highlight which is perfect for the brow bone, brows on point)
8. Again this colour was blended out and upward towards the brow bone , creating a lovely transition.
9. For the eyeliner I used a very light brown shade from Fuschia ‘Mythiology’ as a black eyeliner would be too much of a contrast with these shades.
10. Lashings of mascara using Benifit’s ‘Theyre real Mascara’

Brows –

1. Using ‘Benifits Brow Zings’ in the lightest shade.

The finished look of the base and eyes came together and looked gorgeous on my model and overall Im very happy with the results of the Naked 3 palette!

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No7 Cleanse & Care Eye Make-up Remover

I recently bought No7 cleanse and care eye make-up remover as my normal simple eye makeup remover had ran out and I thought I might switch things up a bit.

My first impression was that the packaging is very flattering. The use of a translucent bottle to see the blue product inside is a great idea. It makes it more attractive and vibrant. The writing on the outside of the bottle is also great. A very simple idea with a great look about it.

The first time I used this product I made sure to wear lashings of mascara, along with heavy eye shadow and eyeliner. When I took of the lid and tried to squirt out the product onto my hand I realised that a cotton pad was one hundred percent necessary with this product. HOWEVER the pump itself on the product is awful, half the product I pumped out would go over the bathroom sink instead of in my hand. Not a good time NO7, not a good time.

It’s a more oil based product compared to my usual creamy based makeup removers but that didn’t worry me too much and it shouldn’t worry you either unless you have a specific skin type that should not be using oil based makeup remover s like an oily skin type. This makeup remover is fine for sensitive skin and eyes as I have very sensitive skin and found no irritation at all. Although as you all know everybody is different and don’t take my word as the gospel either ….well too much har har har.

Take 2 was followed by a cotton pad and I was pleasantly surprised. This makeup remover certainly cut down on my heavy duty eye makeup fairly quickly and my drag queen eyes phase didn’t last too long while removing my mascara.

I bought this product in boots for €11.00, yes I know it’s on the pricy side but I realised when using it that you only need a small amount of product on the cotton disk so it’s very affordable when you think that this product may last up to two months.

It was quite a change for me as I’m used to using more of a cream based eye makeup remover  however I didn’t find the change as scary as I thought I would…. goblins and ghosts hiding at the bottom of the bottle and all that. Overall my

Review of this product was good. The product itself is brilliant cutting down on makeup and doing its job correctly. However the design of the bottle could use a little oomph to make it easier to use and more people friendly.