Early Xmas

Yesterday I had a quick Christmas with my boyfriend as he went to his parents for the holidays. I also had my last shift at work before Christmas yesterday as well & my manager had little gift bags for us.

 

My boyfriend got me these two candles from Bath & Body Works; spiced apple toddy & marshmallow fireside, & a best of the 80's CD. Anyone who knows me really well knows I LOVE 80's music, totally listening to this CD as I write this post :) This CD features: The Pointer Sisters, Deniece Williams, WHAM!, Boy Meets Girl, Eddie Murphy, Dead or Alive, Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam, Cyndi Lauper (looooveee), Terence Trent D'Arby, Men at Work.

 

He also got me this cardigan from Jacob, its super cozy. They didnt have my size so I got one size up & its the perfect sweater to snuggle up in!

This is what I got James! I dont think hes ever had a proper cologne of his own before so we spent some time at my work to choose a scent he really liked. Burberry London for men was his pick.

This is what I got from work, such a thoughtful gift bag! As you can see I got into the chocolates immediately, white chocolate is my favourite. I also got a beige scarf, Bioderma Sensibio micellular solution, Covergirl Natureluxe mascara in "black", La Roche Posay Toleraine Fluide "soothing protective non oily emulsion", Clinique Even Better "dark spot corrector", Benefit Ultra Shines Lip Shine in "foxy lady", Benefit Prrrowl "iridescent mascara topcoat & shimmering lipgloss", Dior Addict Ultra Gloss Reflect in "657", Diorshow mascara in "black", Dior Addict Shine fragrance sample.

Look out for reviews on these!

What lovely gifts, Im so thankful for having such great people at work & the best boyfriend ever. I love all of you. I hope everyone in my life & everyone reading this has a great Christmas or whatever holiday you celebrate. Best wishes to you & your families!

xoxo Victoria.

HAPPY CHRISTMAS!!

Happy Christmas everyone! I know im just a little late with this post but i didnt have time to post a blog until now. I've been at my parents house the past few days & now im back home so i uploaded my photos. I had a wonderful day & i hope each & everyone of you opened your hearts to your family & friends. The presents are nice, but its the season of giving & appreciation. Dont take it for granted :)

My look on Christmas was a dark smokey eye, using mainly "scene" & "plumage" from MAC. I've noticed that "scene" doesnt photograph very well on myself or clients, so keep that in mind when using this colour!


eyes:

1. prime your lids with MAC "painterly" paint pot
2. using a 217 brush, sweep MAC "plumage" into the crease using windshield wiper motions
3. create a C shape on the outer corner of each eye
4. next take MAC "scene" with the 239 & pat this colour onto the lids, blending with "plumage"
5. with a 214 brush, take MAC "carbon" & smudge a little but into the very outer corner of "plumage" 
6. blend with your 217 brush
7. line your lower lash line with "plumage" using the 214 brush
8. using a MATTE highlight colour, for me this is MAC "blanc type" & blend out the edges of "plumage" with a big fluffy brush (i use a "doe foot" brush from coastalscents.com)
9. apply MAC "shroom" along the brow bone 
10. with a 275, apply MAC "white frost" to the inner corner of your eyes
11. fill in your brows
12. using a black eyeliner pencil, line your tightline and waterline, i used Urban Decay "24/7 eyeliner pencil" in zero- smudge it!
13. using any black eyeliner (gel, cream, liquid, pencil) line your upper lash line, i used ELF "studio cream liner" in black
14. apply your favourite mascara, i used Sephora "lash plumper"

face:

1. first prime your skin using clean fingers with either a moisturizer or foundation primer, i used Clinique "dramaticlly different moisturizing lotion"
2. apply your foundation using a 190 brush or a sponge, i used MAC "studio sculpt" in NC15 with a damp sponge
3. next conceal under your eyes and any imperfections with a 194 brush or your fingers & dap into the skin, i used MAC "pro longwear concealer" in NW15
4. then set your face makeup with a face powder using a 150 brush, i used Rimmel "stay matte pressed powder"
5. next take your contour colour with a 168 brush and contour the hollows of your cheekbones and anywhere else you'd like, i used Coastal Scents "dark camo quad" in the darkest shade
6. apply with a fluffy dome brush (i used the "blush" brush from Visage), MAC "bite of an apple" blush (limited edition) to the apples of your cheeks & blend up along your cheekbone
7. finally dust a little of Too Faced "snow bunny bronzer" onto the top of your cheekbones up to your temple as a highlight with a 188 brush

lips:

1. prime your lips with a lip primer or lip balm, i used California Mango lip balm
2. line & fill in your lips with a blue-based red lip liner, i used a generic brand
3. next apply MAC "cyndi lauper" lipstick
4. apply Sephora "bronzed beauty" lipgloss over top

xoxo Victoria.