Harley Quinn

Hello guys and dolls!

So, Halloween is fast approaching and I've been thinking and planning this look for a little while now and I've finally got round to actually doing it!

It's really difficult being a blondie at Halloween because, obviously, everything is supposed to be gothic and spooky which really work when you have lighter hair and there's only so many times you can see a dead nurse/school girl/other generic sexy/scary costume before you get bored.

After a bit of looking on Google and Youtube, I eventually found Harley Quinn and I fell in love with the idea of recreating her in my way.

I'll list all the products I used at the end but it's a pretty simple look to recreate and I think it's super dramatic.

I started with the hair. Harley Quinn has high pigtails with two small sections of free flowing hair. I sectioned my hair into 4 main parts: the 2 large sections for the pigtails and 2 strands for the free flowing.

I used a back combing brush to add a bit of volume and texture to the roots of the hair.

 I then put the hair into 2 high pigtails, placed just above ear level and towards the back of the head. I couldn't get a good picture of where they were so this is what it looked like from the front.

 Using my normal routine, I applied my makeup. However, I've had a MASSIVE breakout so to take away some of the red, I used a green concealer (which is a lot less noticeable on this picture) after my foundation. 

 I then applied a 'transparent' powder over my entire face to make it as pale as possible because Harley Quinn is very pale.

 I used a black eye shadow all over the lid and a glittery silver in the crease. I then blended the colours with a soft definer brush up towards my brow bone and out to give it a winged look.

 I then applied a white eyeshadow under my eyebrows to make the black more dramatic and clean up any dark eyeshadow that that strayed too far.

 I added black eyeliner to my water line and liquid eyeliner to my upper lashline. Using the same black eyeshadow, I used a precise shader brush and lined under my lower lashes. 

I decided that I wasn't happy with the entire eye look being so black so using a crease brush, I added a dark purple to the outer edges of the eyeshadow. It was only a tiny amount but it goes a long way and adds an extra dimension to the look.

 I added off with lots and lots and lots of mascara! I don't do falsies. I suck at putting them on and end up getting angry and smudging my makeup.

 To finish, I used a black eyeliner to line my lips and applied a lovely purple lipstick before blending with a lip brush. Harley Quinn normally has red lips but I really wanted to use the purple for a more gothic look. 

 Sorry that my hair's pulled forward. I looked bald when I tried to take selfie with it back. My arms covered of it :(

OH! Before I forget, the brushes that I've referred to e.g. soft definer, precise shader etc. are from a ZOEVA make up brush collection that I won a few months ago in case anyone is confused about what I'm on about. I'll do a quicky post and go through them all soon.

 FACE:

Foundation: Rimmel Lasting Finish 25 hours in 010 Light Porcelain

Concealer: Benefit Boi-ing in 1

Rimmel Wake Me Up Concealer in Ivory

The concealer palette was from eBay but it seems that the company is no longer up running. There are tonnes just like it though.

Eyebrows: E.L.F. Studio Eyebrow Kit in Light (it comes with instruction hence why I haven't babied you with the deets).

EYES:

Eyeshadow: Fraulein 38 180 Palette. This is also from eBay but I think you can find them on the tinterweb if you have a rummage. The shades used as circled in the pictures below.

Eyeliner: Liquid - Rimmel Waterproof Gel Liner in 001 Black

Kolh - Rimmel Exaggerate Waterproof Eye Definer in Black

Mascara: Rimmel Wonder'Full Mascara with Argan Oil in Black

Max Factor False Lash Effect in Black

L'Oreal Volume Million Lashes Waterproof in Black

LIPS:

Liner: Max Factor Kohl Eye Pencil in 020 Black

Lipstick: Dolce and Gabana Classic Cream Lipstick in 330 Purple Pearl

What are you planning on doing/going as for Halloween?

Are you a spooky or a sexy kinda person?

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Toodles!

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P.S. I actually took this picture at work. My job is so awesome sometimes!

What's in my bag

Hello my honeybears!

So yes, I am doing a 'what's in my bag' post. I don't really carry anything interesting and I'm too busy to be a proper handbag girl so I chose to do my college bag.

 I really like this bag. I found it in New Look whilst having mooch with my mam on one of my rare days off work. It was a bit pricey (to me at least) at £39.99 but she bought me it as a 'Good luck at college' present. I had a scout around the New Look website and I can't seem to find this so I think it may have been discontinued. Bummer. Anyway, it has this cute little studded tassel on the front which I considered taking off but realised it was good to play with when you're bored. It has a nifty pocket at the front where I store all my little goodies and because there is a metal bar that turns to lock (I don't know the correct term, don't shoot me) so nothing escapes. Yipee!

 There is a zip closing on the top but it doesn't zip all the way to the ends. Design flaw. Also, I noticed this and you may have too, there is a GREEN MARK on my NUDE BAG! This actually happened after it rained when I was out. It's like when you wear cheap gold rings and it leaves a green mark. Seriously, massive ass pain.

 I've caught a few threads inside already too. I like the teeny pockets where I can sort my bits and pieces. When I find them, it's like getting presents from your past self. I always find jewellery, mints or tissues. Okay, they're not great presents from past me but still.

 This is the 'rotating metal lock' I tried to describe. I suck, I know.

Blue file - WHSmith's - This is my veterinary nursing file. It's 2 weeks into my course and it's already breaking my arm. Good start, eh?

Exercise book - WHSmith's - My glossary. That's all. Boring, I know.

Clear pencil case - WHSmith's - Again, boring.

Trebor Extra Strong mints - These honestly work wonders when you have a cough. They stop me from choking very quicky. They are also cheap and cheerful so I always have a supply tucked away in my bag. You never know when you're going to have a cheeky snog. Well, I do because I have a boyfriend. Hehe.

Wrigley's Extra Ice White Bubblegum flavour - The bubblegum flavour is to die for! I love how it's the bubblegum flavour with the whitening effect of normal Wrigleys. Bubblegum will always make me nostalgic, that's probably why I love it so much.

Purse - Present - It has the most card spaces in the entire world. I can't really say much else except it's very soft leather.

Ignore my college badge please. And my house keys. Can you tell I like the aliens from Toystory?

Carex Moisture Plus Hand Gel - Boots - I work with animals so it's really a must to have a disinfecting hand gel. Moisture Plus stops my hands being like paper.

Nivea Q10 Plus Age Defying Hand Cream - Boots - No, I haven't lost the plot and started think my hands were looking old at 19. I stole this off my mam after she left. It's so nice and smooth, it smells divine too.

Vaseline Rosy Lips -Boots - I love this so much. Not only does it make your lips nice and smooth but it also gives them a rosy glow. No need for lipstick. Perfect for daytimes or a first date.

Vaseline Cocoa Butter - Boots - I really like Vaseline. It's such a fail safe. The smell of the Cocoa butter one is delightful and, as with all Vaselines, it makes your lips so kissably soft.

Soap & Glory Super Colour Fabulipstick Powdercoat Matte Lipstick - in Blush Pink - Boots - I was not expecting this to be as dark as it was but it glides on beautifully. I always wear it when I've got minimal eye makeup on. Statement lip or statement eye of course It's not exactly a cheap lipstick but you don't have to sell your soul for it either. It's good quality like all Soap and Glory products and it doesn't dry my lips out (not sure about everyone elses) like some other matte lipsticks can.

Barry M Lip Paint - in Baby Pink - There are so many colours in the Barry M lip paint range which is why I always look there first. They are a bit drying but I also make sure I've moisturised my lips so they're nice and smooth before putting it on. There is pretty much for everyone even quirky colours like green and blue. Perfect for Halloween and very affordable.

Rimmel London Kate Matte Lipstick - in 101 - This is my fail safe. I love the colour. It tastes a bit chalky but it looks so lovely when it's on and it doesn't dry your lips out completely
Makeup bag - I actually received this so many years ago now in a gift set from Boots. You may know it, the one with the 'chocolate milk body wash'. I've used it ever since because it's the perfect size for all my essentials so I don't need to carry a massive washbag with me all the time.

iPod Classic  - The music people's iPod. I really wanted my iPod for nothing more than listening to as much music as possible. No internet, no games, no apps. Just music. This is exactly why I bought this. I actually got my old one replaced not that long ago after the part where you plug your headphones into broke :( They are pricey but they last for ages if you're careful so I always think that
they're a great investment. An iPod classic is perfect if you're just into listening to music too.

Snow White Must Die by Nele Neuhaus - This book was completely addictive. It was just so engaging and it kept you guessing for the whole story. I really like crime/mystery books because I try and work out who it was before the book finishes which is why I am a massive Stephen King fan.
I love books, sorry for rambling.

I'm seriously go in store if you want to buy any of the lipsticks I show because they look completely different on different people.

That seemed to go on forever. Sorry for how rambly and boring that was but there is nothing interesting in my bag.

Also, I don't just go around eating lipstick before people think I do. I bite my lips sometimes and I realised my lipstick was a bit chalky.

Here is my cat btw. If you have me on Twitter then you may know that I decided to include them more in my posts. This is cat number 2 of 3.

I'm off to beddy byes.

Toodles!
X

P.S. You're having my cat's picture. Instead of smiley, you get sleepy.

Fashion (and beauty) Faux Pas

Hello my honeybears!

Sorry for dropping off the face of the Earth for a while, I've been extremely busy and stressed to bits! I'm also full of a very bad cold or the beginning of flu so this post won't have pictures of me. Be pleased.

Instead I will tell you all about my top fashion faux pas that make me cringe like mad.

You ready? Here goes!

In at number 10 is....

Bras on show! By this I mean when people are wearing round neck tops and the edges of their bra or, in some cases that I've seen, half the cup being on show. Personally, I think it looks trashy, it's like stereotypical chav in my book. I don't see how it's sexy in the slightest, nor do I see how it's comfortable having that much breast exposed.

This topic takes me nicely onto my number 9

Wearing bras that are too small! I am a culprit of this *slaps hand* but it is normally because I'm too skint to afford nice, new bras so I make so (When you get over a DD, you can't find nice bras for a reasonable price). It looks horrible when you can see boobs spilling over the tops of the bra and pressing against a top or dress or when someone bends over and you can see their boobs are out of the bra. It's not nice at all.

At number 8, it is....

Band t shirts! Obviously, not all band t shirts but people wearing band t shirts when they don't know who the band is but they think the top is cool. I actually had a lovely experience in Topshop when they had just brought out their Fleetwood Mac tops. A girl behind me said to her friend 'Oooh, this tops's cools. I might get it. What is Fleetwood Mac? Who cares.' I'm sorry but I believe that you should have to be able to name at least 3 songs before you are allowed to purchase a band top. Hipsters, stop this madness.

Number 7...

Double denim! I know it's in fashion at the moment but I am not a fan. I only like it when it's say, black jeans and a light blue jacket. The same colour denim worn together makes me hate life a little. Dungarees are an exception of course but denim jacket/shirts/jeans/skirts (any of the combinations) worn together just don't sit right with me.

In at number 6

Not a fashion faux pas per say but Obvious roots! By this I mean when someone who's naturally light brown/blonde/redhead who dyes their hair black or someone with dark hair who dyes their hair blonde. The inevitable happens, your hair grows and then BOOM! The most obvious, minging roots ever. I just hate it, I honestly do. It's nothing against people who dye their hair those colours, it's just a case of trying to keep on top of your colouring so you don't end up with horrific roots.

Number 5

Top knots!  Whoever invented this hairstyle. You suck. It looks like their in a pineapple on your head! You look ridiculous. I know it might be a quick, out of the way hairstyle but seriously?! It's just stupid and I have tried it, when you have long hair, it actually hurts your neck because it is rather heavy. No one puts it better than the genius of Jenna Marbles!

Number 4!

Bodywarmers! Gilets. Whatever you call them. I don't understand them. It's my extremities that get cold first so who went 'Hey, you know what's a good idea? Cutting the arms off a padded jacket!' I get that it's safer to keep your core warm but I would like warm arms too please. They also make me think of the Michelin Man which puts me so far off them that I'd rather wear Michelin tyres instead of them.

The top 3!

So close but so far. Number 3

Onesies! I'm mainly talking about people that go outside in their onesies. I see them as safe, cosy and simply to be worn indoors whilst drinking hot drinks and watching crappy films. They are not for going outside, shopping. It looks like you've just forgotten to get dressed and I always worry that they haven't bothered to wash before. Stop this madness! I own a onesies, it is a Totoro onesie. If I went out in that, I would be sectioned because people would think I had escaped from the psychiatric wing of a hospital.
This is the same as my onesie. Now you see why people would think this of me.

Totoro onesie

Close but no cigar, number 2

Red lipstick! Yes, red lipstick maybe sexy and sultry in the right hands but in the wrong hands, it's a disaster! There are many who believe that anyone can wear the rouge lipstick and resemble the sex symbol Marilyn Monroe but end up looking like the Joker. It is not for all. It pains me to see people wearing red lipstick when they can't pull it off. Ask a professional if you are unsure. Save yourself the embarrassment.

And the top offender, beating off the competition for the number 1 spot is....drum roll please....

SEE THROUGH LEGGINGS! Oh yes, boys and girls, we've all seen them. The infamous see through leggings favoured by teenage girls and chavs. My stomach turns at the thought of them. No one wants to see your granny pants, thongs or what you had for breakfast. Put yourself away and buy some new leggings or at the least, a long top. I love and loathe leggings in equal measures. Opaque leggings will have a place in my heart whereas see through leggings have their own special place in hell.
REBEL AGAINST THE INJUSTICE!

Do you have any fashion/beauty hates? Tell me about them in my comment box :)

Sorry if I have offended anyone but I am only speaking my mind.

Thanks for reading my loves.

Toodles!
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