Emma Jade: January 2015

Friday, 16 January 2015

Everyday eye-makeup

Most mornings when I am getting ready for work I end up with a lot less time to do what I planned to do the night before mostly due to that snooze button!

I have to find a quick way to do my makeup in the morning. I have to admit that most week days my makeup does not change very much!

I have tried so many different foundations but the one that I have seemed to have stayed with for the longest lately is Revlon colourstay. I am currently using number 310. This does seem to last the longest and I do have some dryer patches in my face from time to time as I have some ezcema but this does seem to be one of the better foundations that does not cling to ththe dryer patches.

I have been trying a different eyebrow pencil for the last couple of weeks this a the maybelline brow satin pencil. I have to say I do love the pencil but I have found that I do not use the power side to it which does seem like it will be a waste but the pencil itself is amazing. As its jot a dog as some out there I find that I can be more precise with it.

I have used a small amount of eyeshadows from my urban decay naked 3 pallet, then just lined my eyelids with my Maybelline black eyeliner.

I have used Max Factor Mascara which has been my go to mascara for years. I find that I need to wear waterproof mascara especially if I am wearing in contacts not sure if this is because I mess with my eyes more throughout the day. I just find that things can get messy if I eat regular mascara

Em x

Wednesday, 14 January 2015

Lip care and longer lasting lipstick 👄

I am useless when it comes to lipstick, especially in the winter! I always seem to have chapped lips dispite carrying a bag full of different chopsticks and lip balms so finding any way of making my lipstick last a little bit longer is always welcomed. Obviously if all I am going to do all day is lick my lips not a lot will help but here are a few useful tips:

I put on a lip balm every eve before I go to bed it has just become part of my night time routine. I do have a blistex intensive relief for when my lips are really bad, this does really work I can't recommend it enough although it does will feel a bit strange when it first goes on as has a minty taste which feels cold but it is really soothing. If not I just use my Nivea lip balm

Another tip is to use a dry toothbrush in general circular motion to remove any dead skin from your lips, just make sure that you do this really gently you don't want to make your lips sore

Before I put on any lip colour I normally put some balm on the lips first then start with a lip liner and slightly over line the lips but not too much as this can look very scary very quickly!! Then put in your favourite lipstick blotting and excess with a piece of tissue paper. You can then add some translucent powder over the top finished with another layer of your lipstick

So find this lasts the longest for me. Even with these really cold days at the moment

Hope that helps you

Em x

Monday, 12 January 2015

Outfit of the day!!!

Today its cold.... Again but I do love dressing for the winter love layering clothes and boots... As that means been able to put cosy socks on underneath!!!

I went out lunch today and a walk along the river so did need something warm and comfortable

This coat is actually very warm it's not quite as long as I would have liked it to be be, but only been 5'1" it's not much of a problem. I found this in Bhs Which I was pleasantly suprised at. The stole I found on eBay along with the dress!

The thigh high boots were from misguided and I have to say for how hight they are they are very comfortable. I was also worried that because they were thigh high they would be too long for em as I have such a short leg but they were fine. So maybe those girls blessed with really long legs these may be more like knee high boots!

Hope you all had a lovely weekend!!

Em x

Wednesday, 7 January 2015

Quick Makeup Brush Guide

I have collected so many makeup brushes over the years, and there are so many available it can be confusing as to what should be used for what.

I find that especially with eyeshadow brushes rhe best way is to experiment with different sizes to see which works best for you. For example I find bigger brushes better for blending but not for applying product as it normally ends up everywhere except for where I want it!

This is just a quick reference quite that you may find useful

Em x

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Friday, 2 January 2015

New Years Eve outfit

I had a somewhat quieter New Year's Eve this year it was spent with family and friends in a pub close to home, so my outfit was not that extravagant but I still love an opportunity to dress up!

I actually found this top in the Lipsy sales after Christmas which was a nice find

It is a lovely flattering top but if like me you are not very blessed up top it required some body tape too keep it in place!

I dressed this with some shiny black skinny jeans I had purchased from Dorothy Perkins some time ago

And these shoes that were from Misshuided.co.uk early December

These were comfy to wear I have really narrow feet so there are some styles of court shoes that I have problems with them running as they do not stay out. Any shoes with an ankle strap like these are better I find and they are not too high

Hope you all had a wonderful New Year's Eve!!

Em x