Fall MOTD

Hi all! So I have never done a makeup of the day. Once in a while, I will share a fun eye look I am satisfied with on Instagram. I have hooded eyes (right?), so you can't see the colors as well. Anyways here are a few pictures I took of how it all turned out.

Yes, I generally have crazy eyebrows.

I can never get the color I want from one product...

I don't take selfies hardly ever ... But I felt the need this time!

By the way, what do you think of that background?

Why Women Will Never Ditch Their Make Up Bag

Why Women Will Never Ditch Their MakeUp Bag

Looking good inspires many women to feel good about themselves. Some of them prefer being all natural whereas others love using artificial enhancers like permanent perfection makeup. There is so much variety involved in make up! You hear a lot from make up creators about how they talk about make up to women, creating an ideal that doesn't exist, but we women still buy into the ideal that it is enough to make us feel good about ourselves everyday.

Here are just a few reasons so many women can't live without make up. Which reason do you associate yourself with?

It Disguises Flaws

Makeup masks any imperfection that an individual might have. For example, when concealers are properly applied on the face, darker spots often found below the eyes can be concealed. Foundations often disguise flaws very well. 

It Enhances Appearance

With makeup playing a big part in catwalks trends, makeup creators often use these trends to appeal to everyday women. Some women are inspired to copy catwalk trends which allows they to feel creative and portray another part of their personality. 

It Augments Definition

Makeup adds definition to the desirable facial features. Cheekbones and eyebrows are popular ways of augmenting definition. Lip liners help accentuate contour and regain fullness of the lip shape.

It Boosts Confidence

Individuals who are sensitive and overly conscious of their body flaws can rely heavily on makeup. However, with makeup, all these blemishes will be masked, forgotten about enough that you feel nobody notices them. For many women, putting on makeup is an essential daily routine that they cannot skip. Many of them cannot go a day face-naked, because it gives them confidence knowing that they look attractive.

It Exhibits a Person's Sense of Style

Wearing make-up enables you to display your sense of style to the world. It also allows you to play around with different exotic colors and shades to create your own personal style.

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The beauty industry is among the industries with the highest number of jobs globally. The demand for beautician services is constantly growing worldwide with the majority of clients being women. Professionals who offer these services are in high demand everywhere. Having a Hair and Beauty NVQ Accreditation is highly desirable to employers when looking to join a salon to start your career. 

5 Ways To Save Money On Make up/ Beauty Regimes

Hi everyone! So I have a little different type of post for you today! I thought I might share some tips on how to save money on make up!!!!!! Fancy, right? Well, let's get started!

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5 Ways To Save Money On Make up/ Beauty Regimes

Based on a study of 2,000 women, it has been estimated that women spend on average $500 a year on make up alone and spend this on around 38 different products and services. With the rise of inflation, but wage packets unchanged the hard economy is a major stumbling block for women.  People often look to ways they can cut costs, but women, did you know there are savings to be made in your make up bag? Make up doesn't have to cost an arm and leg and get a hold of your emotions, because beauty brands are out to make you feel insure and by into their beauty secrets. Make up brands just market their products differently, the secrets don't necessarily lie in the make up itself. So be aware and be savvy. 

Here are a few simple alternatives to keep your make up costs from escalating:

1. Make Your Own

As a woman, you may be surprised to know that you can come up with a quality beauty product. Reading through the ingredients listed on a beauty product, you will notice that most of the ingredients are easily found in the market. Such include aloe vera, glycerin, almond oil, avocado oil, eucalyptus oil and much more. In fact, your home-made product is more likely to be more effective and safe. Therefore, look through the products, or go online and get handy tips on making home-made make-up and beauty products. NB: Prior to applying it on the face, always test the product on the skin.

2. Try Doing It At Home First

Normally, the fee charged by the beauty shop or salon is inclusive of their labor; because you are paying for their experience and skills. If you really can't do beauty DIY yourself, then research your local colleges, they are now offering salon services ran by training beauticians and because they are training, you can actually pay a quarter of average salon prices.

3. Find A Beauty Course Looking For Practice Models

Getting the satisfaction of well groomed hair or beauty perfection comes at a cost. The more established a parlor is, the higher the prices can be. Thousands of beauticians train every year to become qualified and because of the practicality of the training, some of the assessment is required to use a model for demonstration. This is perfect opportunity to get some free beauty services for free. Register with some local chic hair and beauty courses at training academy’s and colleges so you can be called up for a free pampering session.

4. Shop Online

Maybe it is out of habit but travelling to the beauty store to buy your makeup or beauty products isn't the only place you will find that sells what you like to wear. Shop online and you are guaranteed to find your products cheaper. The internet offers e-retailers reduced costs which means they are passed down to the consumers. The internet is fast becoming an aggressive selling market and competition is fierce, so if you are a first time buyer of a e-commerce shop, more often than not, they will offer you a first time discount and voilà! you have saves money and cost of travelling, which all impacts. To find the exact match of your product online, have the product in front of you and type in the information like for like.

5. Use Codes, Coupons and Vouchers

There are many ways you can accumulate code and coupons, but choose wisely which ones you decide to use as they might not be cheaper after discount than the products you usually buy. The internet offers hundreds of websites that guide consumers to shops and e-commerce sites for great deals, for example HotUKDeals