FOTD and my first of 4 packages!

Happy Saturday!

I confess, this photo of the day should really be 'Photo of Yester Day'. I meant to post this last night when i was getting ready to head out to the cinema but ended up spending the time learning a bunch of songs for today's gig. Anyway, gig done and my focus is back so here's yesterdays FOTD.This is quite a different approach for me. I'll admit that i may be a creature of habit...i tend to go the same look whenever i have somewhere to go - usually its a classic winged liner with a pale gold shadow with bright lips...but last night i felt like i was having an eye day. I went for a smokey eye (it was a LOT darker in real life) and kept the blush and the lips really simple.

Here's what i used:

Face: Lily Lolo Foundation in Porcelain, Lily Lolo Cover Up in Blondie, Mac MSF in Perfect Topping as a highlight, Nars Orgasm.

Eyes: Mac Silver Ring all over the lash, Mac Carbon Black in the outer V, Mac Rice Paper in the inner corner and under the brow bone, a smudgy layer of GOSH velvet touch in Carbon along the lash line and waterline.

Lips: Vaseline Rosy Lips (i told you it was simple!)

And that as they say, is that.

In other news (imagine me saying that with my newsreader voice), the first of my parcels arrived yesterday. I was soooo excited. The poor postie got a fright when i answered the door so quickly...well to be fair i was lying in wait with my eye glued to the peep hole. Ah well, he should be prepared for girls who want packages! So here's what arrived!

This is Me and Zena's Lightning Love necklace in beautiful trashy gold. I never used to be a fan of gold jewellery but i have to admit i quite like a bit of garish gold. Its not all together 'tasteful'...but then jewellery is made to adorn. I don't want boring. I think it is the perfect balance between pretty, fun and simple and i love that it comes with a handy storage pouch. cute.

Its hung from a really gorgeous 16 inch delicate chain and I have to say that i love it. And that's a damn good thing as it wasnt too cheap but i'd rather pay more for one thing that I will wear again and again. Its going to be hard to get me to take it off. Proof: jammies and jewels. The perfect combo!

Receiving packages is like eating Pringles...i just want more! can wait to get my swap parcel now!

Minimal make up day and a nice surprise!

Hello lovely followers (Feeeeeel the appreciation - I lost a follower today! Hope I'm not saying anything to offend!?)!

I think there must be something in the air. At least 2 other bloggers that i follow have done the barely there, as-little-as-i-can-get-away-with make up today and i am about to join them. I too woke up this morning and stuck to the barest of minimum and that for me, is a rare occasion. Like Hele said, I envy those of you who look amazing without make up!

Here's my FOTD. These were taken after been blown to blustery while walking around town. My hair looks a hot mess...oh how i wish i could afford a hair cut!


FACE

As always, Lily Lolo Mineral Foundation in Porcelain + Cover up in Blondie

Bobbi Brown Blusher in Clementine

Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick in Gold - i think this is discontinued!?

EYES

Bobbi Brown Gelwear Eyeliner

Loreal Collagen Mascara

LIPS

Rose & Co Cherry Kiss Lip Balm

AND after reading my blog yesterday i can only assume that the BF felt sorry for me as he took me to the MAC counter in Harvey Nicks and got me the MSF in Perfect Topping. Aaah, lovely! Cant wait to try it out tomorrow!

FOTD - way overdue!!

First of all i want to give a big shout out to Laura at MyBloggyBlog. Not only does she have an awesome blog but she is lovely too! She left a bunch of comments on a few of my post in such an awesomely friendly,funny and articulate way that i feel like i know her! Laura, dont take this gush as weird - Just really touched that you took the time to comment! So go check her out! Now!

Moving on, its about time I posted another Photo Of The Day. So here it is:

This is a reasonably typical look for me. Despite the red lippie, its quite a low maintenence look..and for a day spent reading in the now-warmer-than-its-been-in-a-while sun, this was perfect. Heres what i used:

FACE:

Lily Lolo mineral foundation in Porcelain

Lily Lolo cover up in Blondie

Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brink ig gold to highlight the cheekbones

Prestige Skin Loveing Minerals Blusher in 01 Pink

EYES:

MAC Amber Lights e/s all over the lid

Bourjois White Diaphane under the brow.

LIPS:

Boots No 7 Lipstick in Hot Chili + Lipcote<-- Genius.

So thats it. Lovely day had.

Today's finished look

To be honest, i haven't felt that affected by the credit cruch...until now. Ive never been particularly flush so having no money to spend certainly doesnt seem unusual for me. So how come i'm feeling it now? Well Tuesday just passed i was made redundant from my job as the events manager at a live music venue.Huzzah, time to start a blog! So, with no job and little money, I spent my afternoon at the pub in true British style,(BF paid for dinner and drinks, aw!) so i just went for a pretty natural look.



This gives you a better idea of how the Lily Lolo Foundation fits in with the rest of my make up. I really wanted to try out my new Bobby Brown Eye Palette Chocolatee Pour Les Yeux, so i went for a smokey eye in neutral colours with a pinky cheek and neutral lips (I think matt is a modern way to do this and really updates a simple look like this).

Here's what I wore:

FACE:
Armani Fluid Master Primer
Lily Lolo Mineral Foundation - Porcelain
Bobby Brown Shimmer Brick - Gold

EYES:
Bourjois Eyeshadow Blanc Diaphane as a highlight under the brow bone
BB Caramel Toffee Shimmer Wash on the lid
BB Cacoe Shimmer Wash in the crease
BB Chocolate on the outer V
BB Long Wear Cream Shadow in Sandy Gold right in the middle of the lid.
Rimmel Colour Rush Shadow in Jet Black along the lashline
L'Oreal Collagene Mascara - Black

CHEEK:
Prestige Skin Loving Minerals in Pink

LIP:
Kryolan Mini liprouge in LC003

The Boyfriend loved this look which is a good thing...Valentines Day in T - 2.5 hours!