Friday 23 November 2012

My First Make Up Tutorial!

So I branched out furthur into the 'Beauty' side of my Youtube Channel and filmed my first tutorial type video. I was off on a night out and thought it would be fun to film what make up I was going to wear and I thought I would put up a blog post to go with it as this has been well and truly neglected! So here is a more in depth breakdown of the make up I did!
 
So I started off with my eyes as I was using Black Shadow and HATE drop out!
I started with the Maybelline 24 Hour Colour Tattoo in Pink Gold.
 
This is a cream eyeshadow that I used as a base for the rest of my eyeshadows. I applied it with my fingers all over my lid.
I then moved on to the first shadow which came from the MUA Pro Brow Palette.
In this palette you get two brow colours (top row), a highlight colour (bottom left) and an eyebrow wax (bottom right) I used the highlight colour as an all over lid colour using the Dirty Works Eye Shadow Brush to create a natural lid colour.

I then used the lightest brow colour in my crease to create a sense of definition, again sticking with the natural look. I used the Boots Eyeshadow Brush for this.

I then used the matte black eye shadow in my Sleek 'Oh So Special' Palette to line my top lashes and to create a small cat eye using the angled end of the Dirty Works Smokey Eye Brush.

Next up I used my Natural Collection Black Eye Liner on my tight line to create a fuller and thick lash look.
I then left my eyes and moved on to my face. I used my Rimmel Stay Matte Foundation in 100 Ivory. To apply, I used my Real Techniques Stippling Brush, applying a full coverage layer to ensure that the it would stay put all night!

I then began the battle with my eyebrows using my Rimmel Professional Eyebrow Pencil in 001 Dark Brown. I used the attached brush to fix them into shape before filling them in with the pencil lightly. REMEMBER
Eyebrows are sisters, not twins!
I then moved back to my eyes for mascara! I used two different mascaras for this look. I used the Max Factor 2000 Calorie Dramatic Look Mascara on my bottom lashes, ensuring a light brush to make sure they still look natural!
For my top lashes I used my Dirty Works Eyelash Curlers and then the Max Factor Eye Brightening Tonal Mascara in Black Sapphire (for blue eyes) This mascara gives a larger and fuller look as I have very straight and unresponsive lashes!
Next up I concealed my skin using my Rimmel Wake Me Up Concealer in 10 Ivory. I used this under my eyes, around my nose, on my chin and forehead. I used the Real Techniques Buffing Brush to buff that into my skin.

After concealing, I used my Rimmel Stay Matte Powder in Transparent with my Dirty Works Powder Brush. I focused on my T-Zone and then pushed the access on to the rest of my skin.

I then used my new favourite product, the Sleek Face Form Contouring and Blush Palette in Fair. Using the contour colour, I contoured my cheek bones, taking it up through my temple and down my jaw line. Buffing that into the skin with the Real Techniques Contour Brush. Using the same brush I took the blush colour onto the apples of cheeks, blending backwards and then using the highlight, i highlighted my cheekbones, nose, cupids bow and brow bone.

To finish off the look I wanted a bright lip colour to contrast well with the natural eye. I used the Topshop Lipstick in Brighton Rock, a neon pink all over the lip.
And that is the look finished!
I hope you enjoyed this!
Check out the video and my channel at
 
 
Thank you!
And until next time,
Ashleigh xxx
 

 



Saturday 13 October 2012

100 SUBSCRIBERS!

Am I the only person who is having major issues with Blogger?
Hmmm...

ANYWAY
If you don't know, I have a youtube channel and this week it has reached 100 subscribers and has now gone over!
Wow.
I can't even explain, it's amazing!
If you are one of my lovely subscribers, thank you so much!
You're all amazing.

Blogger needs to sort itself out!
haha.

Until Next Time,
Ashleigh xxx

Friday 21 September 2012

It's time to get serious.

Since discovering that I have Glandular Fever and it isn't going to be budging anytime soon, I've realised how unfit I am and how unhealthy I eat. So, I decided I need to make a change in my diet and create some sort of exercise plan, both of which I have. 

I'm actually dead excited to do this and finally have some motivation to keep it up.
I'm going to be keeping updating on here.
Including what I'm eating, the exercise I'm doing and my general thoughts on everything!
I would really love any tips and things to keep me going! 
Thank you!
Until next time,
Ashleigh xxx

Wednesday 12 September 2012

Latest Vlog!


Take a butchers and be a doll!
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Much love xxx

Sunday 9 September 2012

Things that made me happy this week.

1. Spending four glorious days with Tim house sitting, dog sitting and taking photographs. 
2. Seeing my best friend Chelsey after a few weeks apart. We can always pick up from where we left off no matter how long it has been.
3. Having another two successful days at work. Feeling like I'm really settling in now.
4. Popping into my corner shop for some emergency supplies, and to chat to the lovely family who own it. 
And last but not least...
5. Realising I only have a matter of days before the other girls move in. 



Until next time,
Ashleigh xxx

Tuesday 4 September 2012

That time I went to Dubai...

In June 2012, I went to Dubai for my first solo holiday! Well, my Aunt and uncle live out there and after all the issues with my health, I asked them if they would mind me coming over to visit and luckily they said yes! I've only ever been on holiday with my parents, apart from a weekend away with Tim to Gloucester. 
So straight away, I booked my flights and was ready to go! Now Dubai is a good 7-8 hour flight and by myself, I was pretty nervous and actually cried whilst saying goodbye to my parents! (I watch far too much 'Nothing to Declare' and now have an unhealthy fear of airports)
I felt like a right lemon wandering round the airport by myself but I survived and got on the plane first!
The flight was good, empty which was lovely meaning I got to stretch out across 3 seats and the staff were so lovely! I highly recommend Royal Brunei!
When I arrived, the airport security automatically clocked onto this British girl travelling alone but they were super nice and couldn't do enough to help you! I got picked up from the airport and the heat was insane! Roll on 10 days of this!
So for the next 10 days I was treated like a queen and went shopping, had endless Starbucks, went swimming, tanning(haha) and saw the sights of Dubai such as the Burj Khalifa, Burj Al Arab, the Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi. It was a truly unforgettable holiday and I never wanted it to end! I had drinks in the Dubai Hilton, Valet Parking, Thai food in the Sheraton and so much more! I even got my first Chanel bag!
The flight home was a nightmare as the plane was packed and I barely slept but Tim came and picked me up which was lovely and he let me sleep once we got home!
Here's some pictures!
























Currently Dog Sitting for my aunt with Tim,
until next time
Ashleigh
xxx

Friday 31 August 2012

My Favourite Corner.


Previous birthday cards, band leaflets, photographs, flowers, Marilyn Monroe, Cian, Hollywood license plate, calendar, plugs, paintings, cat.

This is my favourite corner in my room, what is yours?
Ashleigh xxx