A Sunset Look

I have seen so many sunset makeup looks floating around the internet lately, and I wanted to give it a go myself. Personally, I feel like the warmth and vibrancy of the pinks and oranges in this look transformed the colour of my eyes - they look so blue! This look was super simple, and I only used 3 shadows!! 

I started with a bright orange shade from the Morphe 305M palette, which I ran through my crease as the initial transition colour. I then moved onto a darker, more red based orange from the same palette and blended this colour directly into the crease of my eye, and up into the orange shade. Next I took the shade 'Burgundy' from the Kylie Jenner Burgundy eyeshadow palette and placed this over my entire eye lid. Going back and forth with the first two orange shades, I blended the burgundy shade into the orange eyeshadows. My lower lashline consisted of the same steps, but reversed - starting with 'Burgundy' first. 

The lashes I am wearing are by far my favourite pair of strip lashes that Red Cherry do. They're in the style #213. I always get my lashes from here.

What do you think of my recreation of a sunset eyeshadow look?

Amber X 

(Disclaimer: I am definitely no makeup artist, I just enjoy putting makeup on my face!)

Nudes

My current 5 favourite nude lipsticks are these guys. Nude lips go with every kind of makeup look out there. I am all for wearing bold lips too, but you can never go wrong with a perfect nude. 

MAC Yash

This lipstick was on my list of MAC lipsticks to get for the longest time, but I wasn't sure that it would suit me being a more brown toned nude. However, this lipstick is probably my all time favourite. It's a matte, yet it doesn't wear or feel like my other MAC matte lipsticks. It's super hydrating and comfortable to wear. 

MAC Velvet Teddy

Velvet teddy was such a wanted shade back in the day! I must admit that I didn't succumb to the hype straight away, this being the most recent MAC lipstick I have brought. I do love the colour of this lipstick, and it works perfectly with the MAC Whirl lipliner - the perfect nude combo. 

NYX Soft Matte Cream in Abu Dhabi

If you're looking for a matte lipstick that isn't drying or heavy on the lips, then you must try these. This shade is very similar to my natural lip colour, but that's why I love it so much. It's truly a 'your lips, but better' kinda shade. I also have three other shades, but I find myself reaching for this colour the most.

Charlotte Tilbury in Penelope Pink

How cute is this mini lipstick though?! This little lipstick came in a set of three which I have had for the longest time, but never really used until recently. This lipstick is really hydrating, and gives the lips a lovely sheen! It's definitely become one of my most used everyday lipsticks. 

Anastasia Beverly Hills Liquid Lipstick in Pure Hollywood

I absolutely love the formula of Anastasia's liquid lipsticks - they last such a long time, even after consuming food and drink. My only criticism is that sometimes the product collects on my lips, and goes all funky. It isn't such a massive problem as it can be sorted by just wiping the product off and reapplying it, but I thought it would be worth mentioning. This colour is such a lovely nude toned pink perfect for any outfit.

What're you favourite nude lipsticks? Have you tried any of my fav's?

Amber X

Pink and Red Half Cut Crease

Second year of University is finished, which (hopefully) means my motivation to get back into blogging, and creating make-up looks will come back. I had a rare moment of inspiration and thought pink and red would look good together.

I apologise that the quality of these photo's aren't the best... I picked the best from a bad bunch!

I used the Morphe 305M palette for the colours in my crease. The pink colour on my eyelid is a mixture of the MAC Mineralise Skin Finish in Soft & Gentle and the shadow called 'Blossom' from the Anastasia Beverly Hills Self Made eyeshadow palette. 

The concealer I used to 'cut' the crease was the Bourjous Radiance Reveal concealer in the colour 01 Ivory. This stuff is amazing! 

I used Kylie Cosmetics Merry liquid matte lipstick to create the red liner. This step was super tricky and time consuming -  I wouldn't recommend using it as an eyeliner as it stained my eyelids :-( 

The lashes I am wearing are by Red Cherry (my favourite brand of lashes - they're so affordable and can be used multiple times) in the style #213. I always get my lashes from here.

What eyeshadow colours do you think look good together?

Amber X

(Disclaimer: I am definitely no makeup artist, I just enjoy putting makeup on my face!)