After writing my very first Blog I’m so glad to have received much positive feedback thank you followers ! I hope my foundation tips have been a benefit . Remember never feel obligated by the beauty consultants who are generally on commission, to buy a foundation just because they’ve taken the time out of their busy day to do their job! Do test out new foundations mid morning/early afternoon, ask the consultant to slather on the foundation on to your gorgeous skin. Wear it for the day and then you’ll know if it’ll be your besie mate for the season (foundation’s should last for approx 3 months).
Onto the next…I’m lucky enough to not generally have problematic skin, however my skin for the last few months seems to have been going through the wars?!! The following is not for the squeamish… but I have been having horribly large, throbbing spots most likely due to not taking off the days' make-up before bed, late nights, SOME wine drinking and so on so forth …. After bucking myself up and getting my routine in to gear, for the last few months I have gone through a few cleanser’s. In my heart of hearts I believe the core to true skin beauty is keeping up a really good cleansing routine ( as well as lots of water, annoyingly for my blaader this cliche is true), then one can think about a good moisturiser.
We all have different skin types – dry, sensitive, oily, or combination. Mine is the latter, combination skin – if you're not sure which skin type you are the best thing to do is use a cleanser for ‘normal’ skins type and then after a few weeks , you’ll discover whether you tend to get oily or dryer skin…
Combination skin types tend to be oily in the t-zone - that is your forehead and along your nose, and you may have dry patches on your cheeks.
With my skin I definitely have an oily t-zone, the remaining area tends to be normal i.e. no major concerns .
Right where was I … Cleansers ! OK so I always use my fail safe Clarins or Liz Earle cleansers, in particular Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish ( at the time of writing Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish won a Beauty industry award for best classic product !) is competitively priced £10.25 for a 100ml bottle it contains all natural ingredients (no perfumes for those of you with sensitive skin, so in theory shouldn't react badly to skin !?? ) and smells gorgeous , this cleanser is to be used with a muslin cloth. At the end of a hard long day once you have plonked yourself in a hot steamy radox or sanctuary induced bath, using Liz Earle cleanser to rid your skin of the days grime is delicious! The muslin cloth allows for a deep cleanse, the process of breathing in the naturals oils from the cleanser is sooooo relaxing as a result de-stressing = help prevents wrinkle! ( stress lines = wrinkles!).
BUT what has been a small miracle in my life recently is NUDE cleanser A .M. A. Z. I. N. G my skin has really cleared up.
http://www.beautyexpert.co.uk/Nude-Cleansing-Facial-Oil-100ml-PRODNUCP8/
I have been using the Nude cleansing facial oil, I am a fan!! It is convenient to use - sometimes the process of the Liz Earle cleanser with the muslin cloth can be a bit of a chore. They say (not sure who ‘they’ is I will find out probably the many skincare consultants I’ve spoken to over the years) using oils on oily skins is effective because the skin stops producing extra oils… Basically the cleanser is a facial oil which you massage on the skin – don’t forget to use circular movements for deep penetration, but please no over zealous cleansing, that just ends up making your skin more sensitive and eventually strips the skin of its natural oils. I find using a facial oil during the winter months particulaly more comforting, because of harsh cold weather and extra heating used, your skin tends to be dryer than usual and needs more hydration.
At the end of the day If you have a cleanser that works for you at the mo’ as the saying goes ‘if its not broke don’t fix it’, however they say ( I know ‘they’ again!) once skin gets use to using a product the product then stops working – first I thought this was a marketing ploy to get me to buy more products but the proof is in the pudding ! Since I’ve changed to Nude … nuff said.
So I went to Ellis Faas, really excited about the whole process of looking not unlike a fashion model .... I approached the concession cooley and calm with an expression of "oooh i've never seen this make-up before". Straight away I was offered a mini makeover. I'm one for surprises, lurve them! Therefore I promised myself I wouldn't peek until the makeover was finished... so the great unveil and I f**8kin looked like a ghost!! The shade of foundation she used was allll wrong, in fact all the shades except for the black mascara and black eyeliner was wrong ( EVEN the way she applied the eyeliner was shite!)! Mate if I didn't know how to apply make up I would've been put off for life !! So alas I have to go back when miss 'who genuinely seem impressed with what she done' is not there, so as so to break her career heart.
Note to you/reminder to myself ; If you don't like the 'look' (i.e., make up) of the consultant then sure as hizzy s/he ain't going to make you look preetty! Apologies people this section shall be continued ....
So to fashion...........
So as this funny weather - London spring, (hot yet freezing in the shade) is approaching i've been thinking about my attire for work, as I work in fashion i'm lucky to be able to wear pretty much what I want so long as its fashion savvy...
SHOP OF THE WEEK GOES TOO..... COS
Whilst on the way to test out Ellis Faas, I popped into a few shops as I usually do... I popped to COS, love this store, reasonable prices for high quality, amazing designs the pics are what i tried on and fell in love with;
The black tee jumpsuit - now finally people are slowly but surely warming to the idea of jumpsuits not just for evenings out... The highstreet are heeding to this! This jumpsuit is perfect Monday attire you know when you just wanna put on something comfortable like, your duvet.... however Monday's in the office are Very busy for me and to get me into work mode and prepare me for the week - one of the motto's I use for myself is that 'I start as I mean to go on', therefore - I want progression, to be professional, assertive and efficient... i partly express this through my clothes.
This jumpsuit, is so comfortable - Its a big t-shirt, how can it not be!! Now, I try to stay away from black but this item was too hard to resist. The thin belt is a leather like strap, the t-shirt part of the jumpsuit has a pocket detail using the same material. I think this retails for £59.
The orange ensemble burnt orange is one of my favourite clothing colours, it really puts me in a summer mood, this colour looks does look great against darker skin tones - otherwise St Tropez tanning lotion I have seen does wonders !
In the picture I am wearing a full skirt, which has double layers which makes it ideal for current weather and a perfect length for the office. Its high waisted, ideal for hiding bulging tums... just gorgeous and light to wear.
I am also wearing a vest top. And the most comfortable khaki coloured blazer which has a double breasted button detail, I think brings a nice twist the conventional black or grey blazer.
Military Khaki dress - Then I try on the silk like -military inspired low cowl neck, sleeveless dress with large pockets which sit on the hips. Another easy wearing item that also feels amazing as its made out of a silk like material. however its a dress that would not be forgiving for those with large hips as the pockets would draw attention to that area...
BUT yeh have a look in COS for your spring/summer work wardrobe !
Ciao Ciao for now
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