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Video: Flip-in Hair

Video: Flip-in Hair

I bought a flip-in hair extensions a few months ago. I recorded a video detailing how to use it, whether it’s worth the money etc. Enjoy! Have you any experienece with Flip-in / Halo? *Image -Halo Hair
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Video – Copper & Gold Makeup Tutorial for Autumn

Video – Copper & Gold Makeup Tutorial for Autumn

Copper & Gold Makeup Tutorial for Autumn   Some pics…       Products Used: Sigma Brushes http://www.sigmabeauty.com/?Click=85058 Rimmel Lasting Finish Foundation Rimmel Match Perfection Concealer MAC Strobe Cream http://tiny.cc/5g4g0 Bourjois...
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Video: How to choose foundation for oily skin

Video: How to choose foundation for oily skin

One of my most commonly asked questions is  how to choose foundation for oily skin, what products are good, what type of foundation to use etc. I decided it would be easier to record a video response to the many questions. By the way, I have made a few suggestions about products I have found useful...
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Video: Product Rave!

Video: Product Rave!

I have been loving this product for weeks now – Isa Dora Glow Stick.  I can’t seem to make myself use other cream blushes. Here’s a review and a little demonstration showing how I like to apply it. I’ll post some photo swatches next, with some pictures of what the lipstick...
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Video Tutorial – Easy, Pretty, Waves with Conical Wand

Video Tutorial – Easy, Pretty, Waves with Conical Wand

I recorded a little tutorial on how to create soft, pretty hair using the Babyliss conical wand. Here’s a picture of the finished look, the video is below it. Here’s the video: Some more pictures…     Thanks for watching! Don’t forget to hit the Facebook...
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Video Tutorial: Wearable Pink & Purple Eyes using MAC

Video Tutorial: Wearable Pink & Purple Eyes using MAC

I am in the process of moving all of my YouTube tutorial over to my blog. I came across this video I made last year on one of my favourite looks at the time. It occurred to me that I haven’t used that combination of pink and purple since then. Time for a revival me thinks! In the meantime here...
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Video Tutorial: Silver & Brown Smokey Eye Using MAC

Video Tutorial: Silver & Brown Smokey Eye Using MAC

I had so many requests to record a tutorial on the look I was wearing in my video. It’s very easy and requires no skill what so ever – a bit of smearing-on really! I have listed all of the products below the video. Products I used:Face:Bourjois Healthy Mix FoundationMAC Select Cover Up...
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Video Tutorial – Easy Geisha Make-up for Halloween

Video Tutorial – Easy Geisha Make-up for Halloween

I have finally started my Halloween / Costume make-up video series! I started with one of the simplest Geisha make-up tutorials – this was the first face painting look I was taught all those years ago. This is ridiculously easy and cheap. You can get a face painting kit from your local hobby...
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Video Tutorial – Everyday Drugstore Make-up,Teens

Video Tutorial – Everyday Drugstore Make-up,Teens

I recorded a neutral everyday make-up video tutorial using my sister as a model. I used only affordable, drugstore make-up. This is perfect for teens or anyone who is new to make-up and on a budget. Products used: Miss Sporty Light Energy Radiant Look 001 17 Hideaway Concealer in Extra Fair Maybelline...
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Make-up for Glasses Wearers

Make-up for Glasses Wearers

This is one of most commonly requested posts/videos. Here are some make-up tips for glasses wearers. The video tutorial will be up soon. If you’re long sighted: Eyes appear bigger through the lenses. It’s best to use darker shades on the lid to give the illusion of smaller eyes through...
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Tips for Hooded Eyelids

Tips for Hooded Eyelids

You have a hooded eyelid if the lid is mostly hidden by a fold of skin that comes from above the socket. In terms of make-up application here are a few tips to help. When you look forward into the mirror you probably don’t see a lot of eyelid space. You may think that there is no point to...
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Create a Matte, Luminous Base: Make-up Trend A/W 2010-11

Create a Matte, Luminous Base: Make-up Trend A/W 2010-11

  Image copyright vogue.com Every season we see a different skin trend. Natural-looking skin was big on the Autumn/Winter catwalks. Matte yet luminous skin sounds like a contradiction but it’s easy to achieve.   You want to create a fresh faced effect but still maintain matte...
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A/W 2010 Catwalk Trend- Create a Blended Soft Brown Eye

A/W 2010 Catwalk Trend- Create a Blended Soft Brown Eye

Soft, smoky brown eye make-up was huge on the A/W catwalks. This trend is so easy to replicate at home. I’m happy to see brown replacing black for creating a smoky eye this autumn/winter. This is easier to wear, softer, more natural but best of all it’s much more forgiving mistake wise. Alexander...
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Tips for wide lips

Tips for wide lips

I am often asked how the shape of facial features effect make-up application. I will start with lip shape since the last email I received was from a girl who wanted to correct a wide mouth. No ones lips are perfect but there are a few things to bear in mind when choosing make-up. Use gloss –...
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Make-up Tips: Make thin lips look fuller

Make-up Tips: Make thin lips look fuller

So we all want full and pouty lips but unfortunately many of us have far from the lips we covet. There are a few things to consider when applying make-up if you want your lips to appear fuller. When using rich colours make sure you shape the lips with  but add a little shine to the centre Use lip...
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