Mini Beauty Haul, Make-up Look & SLEEK product review

Hi Errrbody,

Today's post features my make-up look for the day and a lil product review of some new beauty treats I picked up yesterday!

I'll start with the products...I was browsing through the shops yesterday after being cooped up in bed sick for over a week with both a tummy bug and a throat infection (not fun!!!) I just had to get out of the house for a bit and what a better way to make yourself feel good after being sick than going shopping! :)
Although my whole career and background is in Fashion, I seem to spend more time and money on beauty products and make-up than I do on clothes. I headed to the Boots superstore in the shopping center and picked up a few bits (mini review below) and then headed to Penneys where I also picked up some more cosmetic items rather than clothes.

Below is some of the bits I purchased between Boots and Penneys.

What I got?
PENNEYS:
- Nivea Micellar cleansing water - I have talked about this product before, I am loving it!!!
- Catrice Lip liner in 070 I Got You Babe!
- Wet n Wild White eyeliner
- L'Oreal Elnett Satin hair spray
- NYC nail polish in '320 Blue Sky'.
- Sunglasses for ONLY €1.50
- Hair Bobbin - because you can never have enough hair bobbins!

BOOTS:
- Sleek Make-up contour and highlighting kit in 'Light'.
- Sleek Brow kit in Dark
- Sleek Brow corrector in 'Dark'.
- Johnson's face wipes (My fave wipes for removing make-up)

SLEEK MAKE-UP REVIEW:
OK so I didn't get that much in Boots but I just had to feature these 'SLEEK' products. I tried them this morning (all have been used in the look posted below) and I am in love with all of them. And even better, they are currently 3 for 2 in Boots!!!
The contour kit is sooo pretty, I just created a light contour today but it is definitely build-able and comes in a darker shade palette too! The 3 colours compliment each other perfectly and are gorgeous for a light summer contour and glow.
The brow kit has 2 small angled brushes and a mini tweezers as well as a gel based and powder based brow filler. It is so handy and compact.
And then there is the little brow mascara which I love, it is slightly tinted and keeps the brows in place so well! I actually tried this last night when I got home and I fell asleep with it on and woke up this morning wit perfect brows!!! In love!!!

I won't go into too much detail on the below look as it quite a plain and simple day look, as stated above, my contouring and brows are the SLEEK products. Foundation is L'Oreal true match and my lipstick is MAC relentlessly red.

P.S I am so bad at taking selfies, but it's gotta be done :P

Oh one more thing...I also got myself a NutriBullet :)
I have been dying to buy one of these and start trying to get back on the healthy bandwagon!
I haven't tried it yet but I picked up some Spinach, Kale, ginger, pineapple and apples to make myself a nice healthy juice.

If you have any good juicing tips please let me know and I'll do an update in 'My Fitness Journey' over the coming months!

Thanks for reading, hope you enjoyed!

Talk soon,

Lots of Love,
SassieDoll
xXx

THE MAKE-UP ADDICT TAG

Holy Moly I am so bold, I haven't  written a blog post in a month!!!
I have still been posting on my social media accounts for the blog though but back in November I started a new job as a trainee fashion buyer and it has just been so busy and super long hours that I really haven't had the time or energy over the last few weeks to compose good blog posts! But I just realized how much I missed it and I actually find writing/blogging very relaxing and therapeutic so here we go... :)

Today's post is the 'Make-up Addict Tag', I was tagged a few weeks ago by the FAB make-up artist/blogger and now youtuber... Fabiana Coppola. You can check out her website HERE! (On a side note... Fabiana is doing my makeup for a wedding I am going to on Saturday, so I will post the completed look she does on me after Saturday...stay tuned!). OK, let's get started!

1. What product do you keep buying more of despite having plenty of it in your collection?
I think this would have to be foundation...There are a few that I love but I am yet to find the perfect foundation so I am always buying new ones to try.

2. What is the one product you can't live without?
Um, this is a tough one. I have become very fond of MAC prolongwear concealer, so possibly that to brighten up my eyes and cover blemishes! Or mascara?!

3. Favorite make-up brand?
As of right now I think I would have to choose Estee Lauder. Since Christmas I have been using Estee Lauder skin care, mascara and eyeliner and I am in love with all of them!

4. How big is your make-up collection?
Not too big. It could definitely be bigger! :)

5. How do you store your make-up collection?
I have a 2 shelves and a drawer where I store all my make-up. Some is packed into make-up bags within the drawer. Lipsticks and brushes are in an acrylic make-up stand that I got from Home store and more. I carry my everyday items in my handbag at all times, and the rest is lose in a drawer.

6. How many items of make-up do you have in your handbag at the moment?
So I just counted and I am no longer wondering why my hand bag is so heavy! I think it's time to clear out my make-up bag... I currently have 14 items of make-up in my hand-bag!

7. If you could raid another bloggers' stash who would it be?
I think it would be Carli Bybel! I love watching her make-up tutorials and when she does a make-up room tour I just want it all!!! Check out her channel HERE!

8. How long does your usual make-up routine take and how many products do you use?
This one really depends. On a weekday morning before work I do my make-up in about 20 minutes, sometimes less if I'm in a hurry! I would use about 6 products on days like this - Foundation, powder, bronzer, blush, mascara and a brow pencil. But if it's for a night out, an occasion or just the weekend in general it would probably take me up to an hour or so.

9. Have you ever bought make-up knowing you will never use it?
I think I always buy things that I know I will at-least try out at home, but sometimes I buy things knowing I will probably never wear them outside my house!

10. Tag a few other make-up addicts to do this tag.
I am going to tag Teodora Kirilova from 'Rocababe'

Hope you enjoyed this post...until next time <3 p="">
Lots of love,
SassieDoll
xXx

90's INSPIRED MAKE-UP: Fun Summer Look...(teal Smokey eye and pink lip)

Hiiiii :)

I decided to have a bit of fun with my make-up today and went for a 90's inspired Summertime look!
A teal smokey eye with a light pink lip. See what products I used below...

Eyes:
Smash-box waterproof liner in Cabana.
Teal shadow and dark navy shadow from my French Connection palette
Catrice liquid liner in black
Estee Lauder Kajal liner in black
Estee Lauder Mascara
Envy eyelashed from Penneys

Brows:
Benefit Brow Zings ( Don't pay attention to my brows at the mo, they badly need to be done :P ).

Face:
L'Oreal Infallible foundation in colour 140
Powder - Rimmel stay matte powder in 001 translucent
Concealer - Rimmel Wake Me up concealer in Ivory
Bronzer: Natural Collection SunTint bronzing powder in 'Golden Glow'.

Lips:
MAC Please me & Snob

MAKE-UP: CUT CREASE SHADOW AND NUDE LIP

Hiya :)

Hope you're all having a lovely weekend, thanks for popping by for a look on the blog :)
Today I decided to try a cut crease eye-shadow look for the first time, I defo need some practice but I thought I'd share the look anyway and let you know what products I used.

Eyes: I started with the colour 'latte' from my W7 'In the nude' eye-shadow palette. For the crease I used a black shadow from a French connection palette I have but any black shadow will do the job. I just applied this with a thin, flat brush above my natural crease. I blended this upwards with a dark bronze shadow from the same French Connection palette. I then applied the gold colour 'Half Baked' from my Urban Decay Naked Palett over the latte base shadow. I then mixed the black and bronze colour and blended this under my eye.

Liner: I used Catrice Ultra Fine ink Liquid Liner to create a winged look. I used Estee Lauder Kajal eyeliner in blackened black for my water line.

Brows: Wet'n'Wild Brow liner in dark Brown

Mascara: Estee Lauder Sumptuous Extreme

Foundation: L'Oreal Infallible in colour 140 Golden Beige.

Contour: Natural Collection Bronzing Powder

Powder: Rimmel Stay Matte

Lips: MAC Please Me Lipstick

Lots of Love,
SassieDoll
xXxXx

Day Time Make-up Look: Product List

Hi All,

As promised, here is a lil product list from my day time make-up look I posted on my Facebook and Instagram yesterday.

Foundation: Rimmel Lasting Stay in colour 303 True Nude
Concealer: MAC Prolongwear in NC20
Contour & Blusher from an Estee Lauder Palette I got for Christmas

Powder: Rimmel Stay Matte in 001 Transparent
EyeShadow: Urban Decay Naked Palette 1 and French Connection eye-shadow Palette
Liquid Liner: Catrice Cosmetics - Ultra fine ink liner in Black
Eyeliner: Estee Lauder Intense Kajal eyeliner in blackened black
Mascara: Estee Lauder Sumptuous Extreme in Extreme Black
Lashes: Envy from Penneys
Lips: MAC 'Please Me' and Wet n Wild 'Pink Suga'.
Brushes used: Real Techniques (My new Fave!!! They are Amazing!)

Simple Halloween Make-up...

Hi All,

I have been so busy lately just about to start a new job etc that I haven't had time to post much...I will update you more on this soon.

But for now, here is a quick look at my Halloween make-up from Friday night. I was in work all day and wasn't going out or getting dressed up but Myself, family, friends and our boyfriends were all heading to my house for few drinks until the early hours (it was a great night!) So I decided to create a quick and easy Halloween inspired look to get into the Spooky Spirit. So here is my make-up and how I achieved it...

Foundation - Essence Stay All Day Foundation Colour 10 and Rimmel Stay Matte Powder in 001 Translucent.

Contour -  For the dark contour on my cheeks, nose and neck to achieve a Hallow, spooky look I used the colour 'Buck' from my Urban Decay Naked Palette and blended it out with a blusher brush.

Eyes - To create the black eyes I used 'Creep' from the NAKED palette as well as 'Buck' under the eyes and smudged it outwards. I then applied Rimmel Black eyeliner and a few thick layers of Essence 'I love extreme Volume' Black mascara.

Brows - I filled in my brows with Benefit brow zings, a bit darker than usual to compliment the dark halloween look.

Lips - I used MAC 'Russian Red' lipstick on my lips and lined them with my black Rimmel eyeliner and blended it in to create a darker red look. I also drew a small scar/stitch mark beside my lip using my essence liquid liner.

 

BEAUTY: Interview with MAC Make-up Artist Fabiana Coppola

Hellooo :)
This week I had the absolute pleasure of interviewing the extremely talented Fabiana Coppola! Fabiana is a professional MAC make-up artist who has been working in the industry for years. Her work is so creative and flawless that she can make anyone look and feel like a million dollars :) Check out our interview and pictures of Fabiana and her work below...Enjoy x

Q. When did you realize you wanted to be a make-up artist and what inspired you to pursue it?
A. With virtually no knowledge of make-up, I was given my first brush set at 17 and re-created a look I saw in a magazine. It was the first time I realized I was actually good and something so I decided to make a career out of it!

Q. How long have you been working in the make-up industry?
A. I have been working in this industry for 6 years now.

Q. Who is your Style Icon?
A. It changes quite frequently, but right now, Oliver Proudlock. His style is so unique, he can pull off anything! I'd love to dress like him and just add a feminine twist with my make-up.

Q. Who is your biggest inspiration in the Fashion/Beauty industry?
A. Kabuki, he is a make-up God! A sign of true talent is when you can look at an image and tell who the artist is straight away. With him, I can always tell.

Q. What is your signature make-up look?
A. My make-up is very structured. I like my eye shadow winged and love overdrawing my lips to perfection.

Q. What is one product you could not love without?
A. Ruby Woo lipstick by MAC. I feel like the most powerful person on the earth when I wear lipstick and if a product makes you feel that way, you should never have to live without it!

Q. Do you have any tips on how to best prep your skin before applying make-up?
A. Prep for your individual skin type. This is so important if you want perfect skin. Use Gel based products for dry skin or use products containing Silica to combat oily skin.

Q. What are your favorite products for Contouring?
A. I like to mix up my textures. I prefer to use cream for highlighting the cheekbones to give a soft natural look, nothing too glittery. To contour, I use powder. 'Baby do not Go' Prolongwear MAC blush and Pearl cream colour base are all you will ever need.

Q. What is your fave make-up Trend for this Season?
A. The constant re-occurring Trend of Dewy, Glowing skin will always be my favorite. Whether you decide to go for a full blown smokey eye or just lashing on the mascara, if your skin is flawless you will look incredible every single time.

Q. Do you have any advice for any young girls hoping to break into the make-up industry?
A. Do it for the right reasons, not just because you think its all Glamour. I became an artist because make-up brought me out of my shell and I wanted to help other people to feel that way. With make-up, you can see your client's confidence level physically go from a 3 to a 10 because of your work. If you think you would find that rewarding, then you are looking into the right Industry!

Thanks so much Fabiana for answering all of our questions.
If you would like to see more of Fabiana's amazing work (and pics of her adorable Chihuahua Olive) then you can follow her on instagram @FABSYYY or for bookings you can contact her on: 0857038737 

Lots of Love,
SassieDoll 
xXxXx

BEAUTY: My Top 3 Summer Foundations...

Hi there :)

Here is a brief review and break down of my top 3 foundations for the summer. I have been trying to find something with lighter coverage and a light weight feel for during the summer and I want something that is still long lasting throughout the day in work. I'm still not sure if I have found the PERFECT summer foundation yet for my skin but these 3 are coming pretty close (especially the Rimmel one) so I thought I'd share them with you...Enjoy xXx

1. RIMMEL - WAKE ME UP FOUNDATION

I only tried this foundation recently for the first time and it is probably my favorite out of the three that I am talking about today for a good, summer, long lasting, day wear foundation. It has a really light, smooth texture on the skin which is perfect for the hotter days so you are not left feeling like your skin is trapped under a layer of foundation in the heat. It gives a gorgeous dewy glow to the skin as well which I love. I have wore this one to work the last couple of weeks and a few people have complimented it and said it looks very natural. Another great selling point for this as a perfect summer foundation is that it contains SPF15 so it is ideal for wearing during the day when you are out and about to protect your skin. The best part, it is so affordable at only €10.99 in Boots.I currently have this foundation in Soft Beige 200. The shade is ideal for a more natural look with little to no tan however it is a bit too light for me when I am wearing a bit of tan so next time I'll be picking up the next shade darker.

2. MAYBELLINE - DREAM SATIN LIQUID

I first tried this foundation a couple of years ago and loved the finish it leaves on your skin. It has a lovely smooth coverage and as it says on the bottle it gives a 100% Pore-less look and an Airbrush finish. I chose this as one of my fave Summer foundations because it is a really light silky feel on the skin and the shades it comes in have a perfect golden under tone for blending with a tan. The only problem I have with this foundation is that it is not that long lasting and I find during the summer your make-up tends to wear off quicker due to the heat and oils so it's not great if you have to go work in somewhat warm conditions for more than 4 hours or so. But otherwise it is a lovely foundation and again very affordable at €11.99 in Boots.

3. MAC - MINERALIZE  FOUNDATION

I have only recently tried a sample of this foundation as a few girls I know have been wearing it and it looks gorgeous and glowing on them. I have wore it the last two days and it has a gorgeous summer glow and again it is a light weight feel on the skin. Another great thing is that like the Rimmel foundation, MAC mineralize has SPF 15 in it and is very moisturizing on the skin. My only negative about this foundation is that I tend to have an oily T-zone and after wearing this foundation for a couple of hours I found my skin looking quite oily rather than glowy. However I know girls who wear it all day in work and it is gorgeous. So I suppose it just depends on your skin type! I think it is around €37.50 in BT2 and Brown Thomas stores.

So there you go, My Top 3 Foundations for Summer 2014!

If I find any better in the mean time I'll be sure to update you. Also if you have any favorite Summer foundations then defo let me know so I can try them out...I'm always on the look out for new products!

Lots of Love 

SassieDoll 

xXxXx

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APRIL WARDROBE 2: CHELSEA SCOTT

Since everyone seemed to love our new 'I want her wardrobe' section, we have decided to do it more frequently rather than just once a month so here is another wardrobe for April...Enjoy :)

Our second wardrobe for this month is by the gorgeous CHELSEA SCOTT!

 Chelsea's personal style is put together impeccably well by mixing both designer and high street products to create the perfect looks for every occasion.As well a wardrobe to die for, Chelsea also has an enviable make-up collection of products from MAC, Dose of Colour lipsticks and many more.

 We asked Chelsea a few questions about her style and fashion and we also have a list of where you can buy Chelsea's looks from some of the picture's she shared with us...

Q. Who is your fave designer at the moment?
Chelsea's Answer: My Fave designers at the moment are Victoria Beckham and Sandro, I love Sandro for their Chic yet Preppy, fresh looks. Their winter coats are too die for, especially the leathers and they always use the most vibrant and unusual colours.

Q. What is your fave High-Street store?
Chelsea's Answer: My fave High street store is Zara. Classy, Fabulous and affordable.

Q. What is your fave trend this Season?
Chelsea's Answer: My fave trend this Season would have to be the strappy sandal. Perfect for Summer and you can throw them on with a pair of jeans and your whole look instantly turns classy! Although they are a killer to walk in (pain means Beauty!)

Q. Name one item in your wardrobe that you couldn't live without?
Chelsea's Answer: One thing in my wardrobe that I couldn't live without is my Louis Vuitton Speedy 30 bag that my boyfriend bought me for Christmas. I am obsessed with this piece, it goes with everything and fits everything but the kitchen sink in it! LOL! A great investment piece and a bag for life! :)

 

Check out below for 3 of Chelsea's fave looks from her wardrobe and where to get them...

 Outfit 1. Celine Top from Cherrybum Boutique, Leather skirt from River Island, Shoes from Penneys, Bag Louis Vuitton.

Outfit 2: Ripped Boyfriend jeans from River Island, Cut-out jumper from Mango, Shoes from Penneys.

Outfit 3: Leena dress from Missguided, Statement earrings from Topshop.

 

Thanks a mill Chelsea for sharing your wardrobe with us! :)

 

For anyone else who would like to be featured on SassieDoll drop me an e-mail at sarah@sassiedoll.com

 

Lots of Love,

 

SassieDoll xXx

 

What's in My Make-up Bag

Hi :)

Happy Tuesday :)
Today's post is just on what is usually in my make-up bag on an average day when I am heading to work. I use a lot of affordable products mixed with the odd MAC/higher priced item so I thought it would be good to share this for anyone who is interested!

So first, the make-up bag I am using at the moment is by Estee Lauder, I got this bag as a free gift when I purchased two items or more from Estee Lauder, the items I got at the time were the Double Wear foundation and a Primer. I love this foundation for day wear however when you use it on a night out, it doesn't have light reflecting pigments so it makes your face look really white in comparison to your tan in photos.

Anyway, back to what's actually IN the make-up bag at the moment!

I am currently using Essence Foundation which you can read my review on HERE!!! However, I have been trying to reduce the amount I carry around in make-up bag so I have stopped carrying a foundation with me. I currently have, a mascara (I very rarely top up my mascara during the day but it's always handy to have). My liquid eyeliner, a pencil eyeliner, a lipstick (which ever one I have chose to wear that day), a powder and bronzer and my eyebrow bar.

The picture above is a breakdown of the products, the concealer is MAC Prolongwear and this comes in handy when you've had a long day in work and are heading out after to cover up the tired circles under your eyes. I wouldn't usually need to use it through out the day though as it has really good longevity. Today, I have MAC 'Please Me' lipstick in my make-up bag, it is a soft pink-ish color that is perfect for daywear. I have just ran out of my MAC Studio Fix powder foundation but this is a must in my make-up bag weither I am going to work for the day or going for lunch or on a night out, it has great coverage and is great for tpping up throughout the day when needed as it comes with a little sponge and mirror. However, when I have run out of this (like at the moment...waiting on pay day!) I use the powder and bronzer shown below. They are both by Catrice Cosmetics and are less than €5 each! As much as I love my MAC powder, you could buy 7 powders from Catrice for the same price as 1 MAC powder! :/

I also carry my eyebrow bar with me just in-case I ruin my brows when I top up my powder or something! And I always carry my eyeliners as they are definitely something I top up throughout the day!

I hope you enjoyed this post, I will do more 'What's in my Make-up Bag' posts for different occasions and nights out over the next few months! If you have any questions about any of the products used or general queries you can e-mail me directly at: sarah@sassiedoll.com 

Lots of Love 

SassieDoll xXx

BEAUTY: My Make-up Look

Hiii,

So the other day I posted a lil pick of my make-up on instagram and said I would post the products I used onto the blog so here it is.
The pics are not the best quality and they were just quick Selfies on my phone before work, haha! I am far from a make-up artist but I love make-up and love doing my make-up so thought I'd start to share some more info on the products I use for anyone that might be interested :) Enjoy x

Products used:
Primer: Smashbox
Foundation: Essence Long lasting foundation Color: 10 Soft Beige
Concealer: MAC Prolong-wear NC20
Powder: Rimmel Matte Powder in transparent
Bronzer: Catrice, Medium 003
Eyebrows: Benefit Brow Zings Palette
Eye-shadow: Urban Decay Naked Palette, colour - NAKED
Eyeliner: Essence Liquid Eyeliner
Eyelashes: Penneys/Primark (applied with MAC Duo glue)
Lip Liner: RIMMEL Indian Pink
Lipstick: MAC Relentlessly Red