1950's MakeUp- Halloween Ideas

So Halloween is just around the corner so I decided I would do a blog post on how to do Marilyn Monroe/ Audrey Hepburn style of makeup. 1950's makeup is actually quite striped back compared to the colourful smokey eyes we do now. For the makeup look you will need: eyeliner (liquid/pen/gel), mascara, red lipstick, red lip-liner, lipgloss, pink blush and quite a pale foundation. In the 1950's/1960's people didn't wear tan so the look is quite pale.

All you need to do is apply primer, light foundation, concealer over spots etc, powder and a bit of blush on the cheek bones but not too much.

Then with your eyeliner, line the top lash line from the inner corner to the outter corner. Now this is very important: to do a flick, place a pen or pencil from the edge of your nose to the end of your eyebrow. Then draw a small dot between your eye brow and eye lash line to indicate how far you are going to draw the line.

With the eyeliner you used for the upper lash line, draw a line from the dot to the middle of your eyelid where it meets the line and colour in. Then draw a diagonal line from the same dot to the outer corners of the bottom lash line.

DO NOT put any eyeliner or eye shadow on the Byron lash line because they always kept the underneath bare. 

For the eyeshadow, put a white base down on the eyelid, then just apply some black eyeshadow to the corners for a smokey effect and blend inwards with a clean make up brush.

Put some mascara on or even some fake eyelashes (blog on how to apply fake eyelashes is at the start of our blogs) to give it a fuller look to complete the eyes.

Also for the eyebrows, the often extended them out longer than their actual eyebrow line so you can do this with a eyebrow pencil or brush. 

For the lips: draw a line on the lip line with lip liner and then apply lipstick inside. Make sure the lip liner and lipstick are around the same colour red so they blend in together. 

And voila, your 1950's look is done! 

Clothes:

Audrey Hepburn:

Tight black dress

Small black heels

Pearl necklace/ beads

Diamanté headpiece in front of a high  bun

Long black gloves

And a long stick to pretend is your cigarette!

Marilyn Monroe:

White flowey dress

Tight Curls

White heels

White Earrings

And a small dot with eyeliner on the cheek for her beauty spot!

You can also do this same make-up for a 1920's flapper girl look. This look just involves lots of beads and feathers so is quite easy to pull off.

Betty

xoxoxox

Elle Bee for Love Accessories ❤️

So everyone knows that statement jewellery just adds that perfect finishing touch to any outfit. I have always been a huge fan of statement jewellery but sometimes it's hard to find that perfect piece that won't burst your budget. Many of the high street stores and big brands have some fabulous pieces but are very pricey, whereas the cheaper, low-end high street stores stuff can often look quite tacky and cheap. So where can we find a happy medium? 

Recently I discovered an online, facebook based store called Love Accessories and I was delighted to have teamed up with the wonderful Ambyr from Love Accessories who kindly sent me some stunning pieces for me to share with you all. She has such amazing pieces on sale at a very affordable price and excellent quality too. It's safe to say I've found my happy medium, and yours too! 

My favourites of the month from Love Accessories are:

1. Rhinestone Necklace

This piece is absolutely fabulous girls. It's a simple gold torc style necklace sporting a gorgeous orange, white and emerald mix of rhinestones. It's very unique and you will definitely receive many compliments while wearing it, I know I did. I paired it with a plain white peplum top when modelling it, but it also looks fab paired with a simple black top. It's such a simple yet gorgeous piece to really add that finishing touch to any outfit. And girls, its only €10 - BARGAIN!

2. Gold Cuff 

I feel it's necessary for every girl to have a gold cuffed bangle. It's such a simple piece that really adds that 'wow' factor to your oufit. You can pair this with absolutely anything. I really like this particular one as the gold is very shiny and glistens when light shines on it. It also has a gold chain on it which I feel is a really nice touch and adds a little bit of edge to what once was just a simple gold bangle. At only €5, this really is a bargain!

These are my 2 favourites because when paired together they look absolutely stunning. The simplicity of the gold bangle paired with the detail of the rhinestone necklace makes for a fab combination. 

• Rhinestone Necklace: €10
• Gold Cuff - €5

I feel Love Accessories offers such great quality pieces at very affordable prices and fast delivery too! I would love for you all to check it out and let me know what you think. It's also an Irish company too, which is always a plus because it's great to help out and purchase locally. 

You can find Love Accessories on Facebook at: 

www.facebook.com/loveaccessoriesireland

You can also get in contact with Ambyr, the founder of Love Accessories, on:

Tel: 086 848 7740

Email: loveaccessoriesireland@hotmail.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/LOVEACCESSORIE2

I hope you'll like Love Accessories just as much as I do :)

Till next time...

Lorna xxxx

The Beauty Blogger Tag ❤️

Before I begin I would like to apologize for the lack of blogposts in the last week. With college work piling up I really have been much busier than I anticipated. But anyways I'm back, and to welcome myself back I did the Beauty Blogger tag :) 

So, let's begin...

1. How many hours a week do you spend planning/writing/uploading posts?

It’s hard to tell as some weeks it’s more than others. My desired aim would be at LEAST 2 posts every week. Up to now I've always had more than that but with college work getting larger and my free time shrinking I find it hard to even get one post up. I'm really sorry that I haven't posted in a week but I've been very stressed out and bust lately with college and my personal life but hopefully I'm back on track now :) 

2. Are you a spender or a saver?

Spender. A complete spender. As my mom says 'Lorna, you've got the stage that you just look for excuses to spend money' - No joke! I always get such satisfaction from purchasing even the smallest of things. Shopaholic central right here!

3. When is it easiest for you to write your posts?

I tend to do my posts at night or in the morning. I love lying in bed blogging. I write my blogposts on my iPhone so it's also very easy and handy to write them on long car journeys or on holidays. 

4. What makes writing posts comfortable for you?

The support I get from my readers. I love inspiring people and giving people tips to help them along the way. I also love how blogging acts as my escape from all of lifes troubles.

5. What’s your worst make up/hair habit?

Straightening my hair. I really really need to stop. It's become a habit at this stage, it's part of my morning routine. 

6. What’s one quote you wish the world would live by?

I have many quotes that inspire me and that I live by, but one that has always been my favourite is:

Create a life that feels good on the inside, not just one that looks good on the outside.

I love this quote as I feel today's society obsess way too much in how their life looks and concentrate less on their emotions and how they actually feel.

7. How long do you spend getting ready everyday?

It varys. Depending on what time I wake up at. If I have 10 minutes then it'll take me 10 minutes, similarily if I have an hour then it will take me an hour.

8. What’s your favourite post on your blog?

I don’t have an immediate favourite but if I have to choose I would pick my homesickness post that I posted last week. It took a lot of guys to share with you all my experience so to me that post means the most.

9. Who is a beauty blogger that you think deserves more subscribers that they have?

NikiAndGabi beauty on youtube - these girls are my inspiration, no joke! 

10. What’s one thing you’re excited about in the coming year?

I'm really excited to see where this blog will go and if we will reach our desired goals. A year from now I'd like to be able to look back at all our hard work and think 'Man, that was worth every second!'.

11. What’s been your favourite blogging moment?

Probably receiving our first sponsorship from the company Love Accessories. It was fantastic to get recognised and to be asked to promote their products through our blog. 

12. How long does it take to prep for a post?

The prep could take 10 minutes or 10 hours, it really depends on what type of post your writing. Some posts come straight from your mind, others need a lot of research.

13. Are you wearing jeans/skirt right now or are you wearing pajama bottoms?

I’m in my pyjamas. I'm in bed at the moment so it would be quite odd for me to be wearing jeans. Anyways, this isn't a youtube post so what I look like right now has no affect :P 

14. What are you most proud of in your life?

My friends. I really did end up with such a great bunch of girls. I don't know what I'd do or where I'd be without them. They stick by me through everything and are always there for me, and for that I'll be forever thankful ❤️

So that’s it from me before I head into the land of sweet dreams.

Love,

Lorna xxxx

Bee's Daily Skincare Routine ❤

My daily skincare routine was once non-existent and I will admit I used to wash my face with baby wipes (this is a terrible idea because it dries out and destroys your skin). So I've learnt the right way to properly clean your face to ensure better results!

Step 1: Eye Make-Up Remover

You only need to do this step if you are taking off your make-up but what I do is I put the eye make up remover onto cotton wool and gently rub it onto my eyelids and around my eyes being very careful because your eyes are very sensitive. I then get a cotton bud and place another piece of cotton wool directly under the eye with the eye closed to wipe the mascara off with the cotton bud onto the cotton wool. 

Step 2: Cleanser

When I'm in a rush I find that even just using cleanser is beneficial in itself with the removal of make up and cleaning your skin. I put some cleanser onto my clean hands and gently massage it around my face massaging it into certain areas and making sure I'm fully removing the makeup. I then get two very slightly damp pieces of cotton wool and remove the cleanser bringing with it the excess makeup. I usually do this twice to make sure my makeup is completely gone

Step 3: Toner

Toner is very good because it closes any open pores and gets rid of excess makeup. I just simply apply some toner to a piece of cotton wool and rub it around my face focusing on any open pores or spots. Be careful though if it is your first time using toner in a while it can stung but this usually wares off after a few uses but if it doesn't it means your skin is having a chemical reaction to it so make sure you get one suited to your skin type!

Step 4: Moisturiser

This is my favourite part of my skin care routine because it allows your skin to become more soft and supple. I just add a small amount to my hands and gently massage it into my skin avoiding the areas around my eyes. 

Step 5: Eye Gel

Because the skin around your eyes is 5 times more sensitive than the skin on your face you must use an eye gel instead of moisturiser. I just put a pea size amount of it on my finger and dab it onto the area around my eyes keeping my eyes closed.

Because we all have different skin types I can't recommend any specific type of cleanser, toner etc because each skin type requires a different product i.e someone with dry skin should get an oil based product for their skin.

However the products I use are from the "Hair and Beauty Salon" shops located around Ireland and they are suitable for all skin types depending on whether you have any skin allergies etc. Kaeso Beauty is the name of the products and they are big tubes that have lasted me ages and will last for months or even a year so they are very cost effective! 

Also, one of my favourite products for skin care that I swear by is "Clearasil Ultra Rapid Action Treatment Cream". If I have any random annoying spots that I want to get rid of I just apply a pea size amount onto the spot and leave it over night. I usually give it 1 or 2 nights and it usually does work! 

Ok so I hope some of these tips help! :) 

If you've any other questions contact us on our Elle Bee Facebook page❤ 

Love,

Betty

xoxox

Homesickness: Elle's Experience and Advice ♡

So September is coming to an end, a month of change for many. Many of you have begun your transition from the comforts of your childhood home to the world of freedom that is College Life. Some of you may have adjusted easily, others not so much. This time last year, unfortunatly, I did not adjust, and I'm here to share with you my experience to help you out.

After opening my Leaving Cert results and the realization hit me that I had made it to college, I was absolutely delighted, I began packing almost immediately, I couldn't wait to move in to my new home and begin a new chapter of my life. All those happy emotions quickly changed on my first night there. I'm quite a shy person to start with and last year I never really went out partying to the extent that everyone else did, so living in student accommodation should have set alarm bells ringing from the very beginning. I remember lying in bed on my first night on my own in my room, loud music blaring from every apartment around me, people shouting outside my window, and one guy even deciding to use the bush outside my window as his own personal toilet - yuck! I remember walking to college on my first day trying to fight back the tears that resulted from tiredness, homesickness, and thinking to myself 'Why me? Why can't I fit in and adjust?'. My housemates were lovely and very easy to get on with but unfortunatly we just didn't spend enough time together, and we all just ended up staying in our rooms. I lived for the weekends where u could just go home and be with my family, and be in familiar surroundings. After that first night I'd say I stayed there only about 11 more times and each of those times I experienced the same thing. I spent from September to November staying at friends houses who lived at the other side of the city and staying with my aunty who lived half an hour away from the city, and only using my apartment as a place to keep all my stuff, but the extent that I had to go to was worth it! Finally in November I took a stand and moved out of the place that caused me so much emotion and I moved in with my best friend who luckily had an extra bed in her room. From that moment on I was happy, I began to enjoy college life and I really began to mature and change for the better. 

Obviously there is more to that story but it's a very long path in my life that I'd rather forget. Nevertheless that chapter in my life shaped me and inspired me to be the person I am today. I have gained a lot if experience from that period of time that will stay with me for the rest of my life.

For those of you who struggle with homesickness, I know what you are going through and it does get better, trust me. Surround yourself with friends and good times! Everyone gets homesick, whether they show it or not. I know it feels like your the only one exoeriencing it and that you feel like the odd one out, well your not. There are many others going through the same emotions as you, some just find it easy to hide it that's all. 

If any of you are feeling homesick at all and need somebody to talk to then email us at ellebeelooks@gmail.com , we'd be delighted to hear from you ♡

Until next time...

Elle (Lorna) xxx

Hope you Like ❤️

Hello there,

Here's just a quick blogpost to let you know about our Facebook page where we post daily updates, tips and gold many competitions. We would absolutely love for you all to like our page and maybe even share it with your friends. Starting this blog has been amazing so far and we'd love to develop and continue on our journey, and we'd love for you all to be part of that journey. We're hoping to get back to making more youtube videos and we have so many ideas to share with all of you. We'd really appreciate your support :)

And of course we are willing to support you also. If you have a Facebook page too then we would be more than happy to like and share it on both our business and personal pages. It's great for bloggers to help each other out - give a little get a little ❤️ 

Thank you for all the support you all have given us, we really truly appreciate it.

Love, 

Elle Bee ❤️ 

Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/pages/Elle-Bee/486496721436744?id=486496721436744&_rdr

To Arthur - What I wore ❤️

So it was Arthur's day yesterday, a day that gives you permission to drink all day and not get judged; a day created by Arthur - the founder of Guiness! Being irish myself it would be very rude not to join in on the celebrations, Arthur would not be impressed! Unfortunatly I didn't head into the 17:59 celebrations in the city, but I did however celebrate it in style that night with my friends. And speaking of style, here's what I wore:

Last week while browsing around my local Tescos with my friend I came across a very plain, shapeless chiffon smock top with a rope around the waist. Many people wouldn't look at this twice but something about it told me that with a few personal touches I could make it into something really pretty, and I think I did a good job in trying to achieve that look. I accessorised it with a simple silver torc, and I wore my favourite strait black heels to match. I choose to wear my hair slightly curled and tossed to the side, and very natural makeup.

Dress: €24 Tesco

What do you all think? :) 

Till next time...

Lorna ❤️

50 facts about Bee ❤

Hello ❤

So before I start my blog post I want to apologise for my lack of blogs and interactions in the past few weeks as I'm currently trying to settle into college in my first year! It's difficult but exciting too! 

I decided I'd do this blog so you could get to know me a little better :)  

1. My name is Elizabeth Jacqueline Killeen but everyone knows me as Betty, I'm 20 and I'm from Co.Mayo in Ireland

2. I am currently studying  a Bachelor of Arts in Voice and Dance in college which I love. It includes classes in hip hop, yoga, gospel and musical theathre<<-- my favourite one!

3. I love to sing and am currently trying to teach myself guitar! 

4. I am addicted to social networking. I never go a day without checking it at least once!

5. I have an amazing relationship with my older sister. She's always there if I just need to chat! 

6. I love my mum to bits and she is so completely supportive of me allowing me to do whatever makes me happy.

7.My favourite colours are pastels

8. I have 2 dogs, Toby and Nelly, whom I am pretty much obsessed with and turn into a big kid when I'm around them!

9. I care a bit too much about what other people think which is my biggest flaw

10. I get a lot of my fashion inspirations from Tumblr.

11. My favourite make up brand is MAC

12. I recently received a diploma for a make up course I did which specifies that I am now an internationally recognised make up artist

13. Weird Fact- I am better at doing other people's make up than my own!! 

14. I could spend hours in my room relaxing and love every second of it. Sometimes we need some alone time!

15. My guilty pleasure is Miley Cyrus 

16. Random Fact- I am related to Michael Collins, the Irish revolutionary leader!

17. I love accessories especially chunky necklaces, rings and lots of bracelets

18. I would love to have long hair 

19. One of my fashion inspos is Vanessa Hudgens. 

20.I'm obsessed with old classics.

21. Audrey Hepburn is one of my biggest inspirations. I also love Julie Andrews, Shirley Temple and Judy Garland classics.

22. I would consider myself less a fashionista than Lorna but I still love it and I feel as though this blog is teaching me so much already

23. I too suffer with homesickness and am finding it quite strange being away from home (blog post to come from my experience so far with starting college)

24. I am quite shy in big groups

25. I love watching award shows and the red carpet before hand to see what everyone is wearing!

26. My biggest fear is heights

27. I've struggled with anxiety for at least 6 years now although I've made massive progress!

28. The person I miss the most is my nana, nana Eily. But I believe she helped me get on the path I'm on today. :)

29. I want to travel the world. I'd like to get a map and eventually have most countries ticked off.

30. I hope to someday be successful and hopefully not have much money worries

31 I am the worlds best procrastinator

32. I have dyed my hair since I was 12 and I'm now 20 so I'm trying to nurse it back to health!

33. I always find prayer and turning to God can help in difficult situations

34.  I cannot stand protentious people. Being happy and being cocky are two different things

35. I don't believe money can buy happiness. We make our own happiness

36. I couldn't live without my car. It's such a great sense of freedom.

37. Music is my life

38. I love Disney and Disneyland is my favourite place

39. I made a bucket list 10 years ago and I've already completed or are completing three things on it that I never thought I would.. Do a make up course, and persue my love of dancing and singing.. No lie! 

40. I like to think about unrealistic perfect scenarios to get myself to sleep!

41. I love cheesecake

42. I made Lorna (Elle) stay up with me when we were 10 years old because I couldn't sleep and to this day I know I can still rely on her no matter what!

43. I keep a diary of my thoughts because it helps me relax

44. I sometimes take my family and friends for granted

45. I am a Directioner. Loud and Proud!! 

46. I love different colour lipsticks. One day I want to have collected every colour! 

47. I have 2 little sisters whom I love  and they can always bring a smile to my face because they have such a stronge love and happiness about them

48. I am very self conscious

49. My favourite tv show is Modern Family

50. I enjoy the comforts in life a bit too much and il admit it!!

Love, 

Betty

xoxox

Distressed Uk - Look it, Feel it, Love it

I'm always on the lookout for new brands and stores, both on and offline. I love the feeling of purchasing something that you know not many others will have, because being your own person and being unique is very important. Recently I stumbled upon a brand I've never heard of before called Distressed UK. They create accessories based on the 90's grundge era, so expect to find very fun, unique and quirky pieces. You are sure to find many amazing statement pieces on their site at a very very affordable price! 

My favourite piece to date on their site is a simple chunky gold chain. I feel everyone should have one of these as they just add that perfect finishing touch to any outfit. You can wear it with a dress to add a quirky, unique touch, or simply (as I have done) with a jumper, beanie and jeans to add that finishing touch easily to an everyday outfit.

I styled this chain with a Boy London jumper which can be purchased from Boy London, dark super skinnies from Topshop, simple white converse, and a plain black beanie. 

This chain can be purchased from www.distresseduk.com for only £9.99, and here is the link http://distresseduk.com/gold-chunky-chain-necklace.html ❤️

Happy shopping! 

Till next time...

Lorna & Betty xxx

St Ives Apricot Scrub Review ♡

Recently I noticed my skin becoming dry and have had a few breakouts which is completely abnormal for me. I believe it's down to how much exposure I had to the sun this summer, from being in Spain and Portugal, and just being out in the unusually fabulous weather Ireland was blessed with this summer. So I began my search for a product that would fix this problem, and I didn't have to look too far. While shopping in my local tesco I came across St Ives apricot scrub which was on sale reduced to €2.50. I have heard of this brand numerous of times from many beauty bloggers and youtubers, and yes I am aware that this has been on the market for quite a long time, but this has been my 1st time using it and I want to share my thoughts with you :)

First off, the smell is absolutely devine. There's a strong but not overwhelming smell of apricots and it leaves your face feeling fresh and natural. I always think the smell of a product is very important, especially in face care products as that's where you would notice it the most. 

The texture of St Ives apricot scrub is quite rough. Since it's a 'scrub' I feel it's texture matches perfectly. Infused with little tiny beads which are perfectly ideal for washing them imperfections away. The colour is a beige/peach colour which you would expect from apricots and it has little tiny brown specks in it. 

To use St Ives Apricot scrub is very simple, all you have to do is wet your face and squeeze a pea sized amount of the scrub onto your hands and scrub into your face, a little bit goes a long way! I find using my fingertips in a circular motion works best. Be very careful around your eyes when using this product as it can be very painful and harmful if entered in your eye, as it would be just like getting a grain of sand in your eye and could result in scratching your eye. 

St Ives Apricot scrub is a very simple and easy product to use and leaves your skin feeling evenly smooth, soft and fresh - you'll be wondering why you never used this product before! I do recommend, however, that you purchase the smallest bottle first to test it out as St Ives isn't for everyone, and many may turn out to dislike the product. Having a trial run and everything is always very important. 

All in all St Ives Apricot scrub has worked tremendously well on me, cleared up my skin and left it feint smooth and fresh. I will definitely be purchasing it again, amoungst many more of their products, in the near future.

Till next time...

Lorna 

❤️

50 Facts About Elle ❤️

Well hello there ❤️

I decided that I would do this blogpost so you can all get to know me a little bit better. I'm so delighted at all the support we have gained so far after beginning on our blogging adventures not so long ago, so it's only fair that you all should get to know the person behind the blogposts. Today I will share with you 50 interesting and random facts about myself.

1. My full name is Lorna Jane Benson

2. I'm from the West of Ireland, County Mayo to be more precise

3. Fashion has always been a huge part of my life

4. My biggest fashion inspiration is my Mom 

5. I'm obsessed with cupcakes (especially cupcake scented candles ❤️)

6. I enjoy the finer things in life

7. My favourite store is Zara

8. I'm studying Commerce international with German in NUI Galway

9. This time next year I will be a student at a University in Germany

10. My puppy means the world to me 

11. I am a fitness freak 

12. I'm addicted to fruit and veggies

13. I love to shop, like seriously I have a problem

14. I'm allergic to apples

15. I hate chicken

16. I believe in fulfilling your dreams regardless of what other people think

17. I live to be happy because what's life without happiness? 

18. Family time is my number 1 priority 

19. I have an iPhone 4S and dislike Samsung 

20. My friends mean everything to me 

21. I was ridiculously homesick in my 1st year of college

22. I'm not a huge fan of alcohol, I'd be just as happy sipping away at a litre of Mi-Wadi

23. I'm quite shy when you first meet me 

24. I would do anything for super long hair

25. I wear makeup everyday, only because I'm obsessed with doing my makeup 

26. My favourite perfume is Fendi

27. My favourite brand is Chanel

28. Victoria beckham is my idol 

29. I can be very self conscious at times 

30. Christmas is my favourite time of year

31. I have watched Cornation Street religiously since I was 6 years old 

32. I have really long legs

33. I love buying new boots

34. I have a boyfriend, we've been together for over 3 and a half years

35. The Breakfast Club is my all time favourite film 

36. I believe I live in the wrong Era, I belong in the 1950's

37. I believe everyone deserves a 2nd chance 

38. I can be quite an emotional person

39. My studies are a top priority in my life, I'm basically a nerd

40. I want to graduate each year with a 1st Class Honours

41. I believe in working hard to achieve what you want

42. I try not to let negative people get to me

43. Starting this blog with Bee has made me so happy

44. I'm a size 6 in shoes

45. I'm a size 6-8 in clothes 

46. I'm addicted to hot chocolate with marshmallows 

47. Having 'me time' is very important. Sometimes people just need to be on their own 

48. I wish I was a child again 

49. My favourite colour is punk

50. I have a brilliant relationship with all the members of my family. My Mom is my BestFriend and like a big sister to me ❤️ 

My Study Tips ❤️

So a lot of people always ask me how I'm so calm coming up to exam time, and why I never seem to have to stay up endlessly night after night cramming as much information into my head as I possibly can. I don't think I have ever studied passed 10pm at night, and even that is too late to be up studying. I feel the key to success is studying continuously, and I mean it. Here are a few of my tips that have helped me achieve the grades that I want to achieve:

1. Start from the beginning

Although this may seem obvious, most people do not follow this rule. Start studying from the beginning of the year, every lecture and class counts. Although you may feel that some classes were pointless and that you don't have to take anything in from them, that's where you are going wrong. Remember, these are the people who are setting your exam paper, so everything they say is crucial; you'd be a fool not to listen to them.

2. Do a bit every night

Doing an hour or 2 of study each night, and maybe giving yourself a break at the weekends, will benefit you hugely come exam time. Imagine only doing an hour study each night and come exam time only having to read over your notes, compared to countless hours of cramming the night before the exam? Study doesn't have to be boring - watch a youtube video about the topic your studying to spice things up a bit, read a magazine/newspaper article related to your studies, or even do a little pop quiz for yourself. Self study is the most beneficial study you can do and it will truly reflect within your exam paper and it will show the examiner that you have ran the extra mile to impress them. 

3. You're doing this for a reason

Remember, nobody is forcing you to study, you are doing this for a reason. Whether you're in secondary school preparing for the junior or leaving cert and hoping to make it into 3rd level, or you're in college studying a course that YOU chose to do, remember why you're studying and keep your end goal in your line of vision. With regards college, remember that YOU chose the course you are doing, nobody else chose it for you, therefore work at it, if you don't then why did you choose to do it in the first place? 

4. Your study haven

This tip is really important. You need to make sure that you have your own personal place to study, a place that you are comfortable studying in and that you feel brings out the hard working person inside of you. It is true that where you study affects how you study. If you are chopping and changing your study routine then you will never take anything in because each and everyday you'll subconsciously spend most of your time adjusting to the new environment and your mind will be elsewhere instead of being focused on your studies. 

5. Stay organised

Organisation is key to studying successfully. Ensure that you have all your notes filed away for easy access come exam time. Buy a copy, folder, poly pockets, etc... whatever it takes to keep your notes in order. Also, make sure if you miss something to catch up, every big of notes you have makes your life a hell of a lot easier come exam time.

6. What works for you

This is really important. You need to discover the method of study that works best for YOU. Everyone study's differently; some read over notes and just know it, others practice questions, etc... Nobody can teach you how to study, that's a trait you must learn for yourself.

I hope this blogpost has helped you in some way and good luck ❤️

Love, 

Lorna xxxx

How to Contour, Highlight and know what Face Shape you have ❤

Hey! ❤

So later on, when I have enough free time on my hands I'm hoping to do a proper tutorial on how to contour and highlight on Youtube! But for now I said I'd do a blog post for the curious because I know before I started my make up artistry course I didn't even know what contouring was!! Basically to contour is to detract the eye from a certain area of the face and to highlight is to attract the eye to a certain area you want to enhance on the face (light attracts, dark detracts!). Although this all sounds quite simple, the main thing you need to realise is that there are different rules for different face shapes! So here is a list of exactly what you need to do for each face shape and how to recognise which face shape you have!

 

Oval face shape

This is ideally the perfect shaped face! It has:

• an equal distance from hairline to eyebrows, eyebrows to tip of nose and nose to chin

• a wider forehead than jawline

• prominent cheekbones

• an oval chin

What you should do:

Because this is the ideal face shape there is not many corrections you have to make although you can:

• apply blusher, just under the ball of the cheekbone, directly below the iris and extend it in a smooth arc towards the ears

• there's no need to contour as there is already prominent cheekbones!

Diamond face shape:

An example of someone with a diamond face shape is Victoria Beckham. It has: 

• a narrow forehead

• a narrow jawline

• is widest at the cheeks

What you should do:

• apply a highlighter at an angle/with an angler brush to both side of the forehead

• apply a highlighter(or it can be a lighter shade of foundation) at an angle from the middle to the bottom of the jawline

• Apply blush to the ball of cheek and then out towards the middle of your ear in a crescent shape. Blend

Heart

Celebrities with this type of face shape are Rihanna and Kim Kardashian. It is:

• widest at the forehead

• tapered down to the cheeks 

• narrow at the chin, sometimes pointed

What you should do:

• apply darker foundation/ bronze on either side of the forehead 

• contour under the cheekbones in an L shape 

• apply blush slightly under ball of cheek and towards the ear

Round

Kelly Clarkson is a good example of someone who has a round face shape. It's:

•width is the same as its length

•forehead is quite short

•cheeks are wide

•jaw is quite round

What you should do:

• apply darker foundation in an arc either side of the forehead

•apply darker foundation on either side of the jawline up to the tip of the ear to eliminate fullness

• blush on ball of cheek and extend outwards towards temples near the hairline

Square

Kate Middleton is a great example of someone with a square shaped face. It's:

• width of the cheeks and forehead are similar 

•forehead is quite short

•cheeks are wide

•jaw is quite round

What you should do:

•Apply a darker shade of foundation on either side of the forehead and blend

•Apply a darker foundation/ brown blush on either side of the jawline and blend

•Apply blush to the ball of the cheek and blend toward the top of the ear

•Contour under cheekbone

Rectangular/Long:

Sarah Jessica Parker is a great example of someone with a long face shape.  It's:

•Width of forehead and cheeks is similar

•jawline is quite prominent

•face is longer than wide

What you should do:

•Apply a darker foundation/brown blush either side of the forehead and either side of the jawline and blend

•Apply blush on ball of cheek and blend towards middle of ear (keep brush higher up on the cheekbones for this face shape)

These are all the basic face shapes but if you are still unsure as to which one you have you could have a mixture of two different types. The main thing to remember is to contour the features of the face you want to try to lessen and highlight the ones that you would like to enhance! :)

Hope this helps and feel free to email or write to me if you've any other questions about this! 

Love, 

Betty 

(Bee) 

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