Sorry for the radio silence. I have had a lot on at the moment. I am currently in the process of moving flats so I have been getting rid of some stuff, tidying the flat and getting myself ready for the massive up-heaval.
Last week I got made redundant from my job, so I have been trying to come to terms with that in my head. Due to not having a job I have been running around London trying to get my CV and face out there to as many interviews and job agencies as possible. Which is completely exhausting as one, you have to meet new people, two behave like a shiny flying unicorn in the hopes that they will hire you, and/or find a job for you quickly. The interview process is like trying to the following all at the same time: herd cats, do algebra, tie your shoelace with one hand, put your contact lenses in your eyeballs, make people like you. OH and don't forget to relax and let your PERSONALITY shine through on top of all that psstkkt. Easier said than done people.
When I haven't been performing in front of new people like a perfoming multi-trick pony, I have been upping my fitness in a desperate effort to get myself out of bed in the morning. One day I ran 7 miles and then decided to do some pretty seriously hard yoga lesson 4 hours later. Needless to say just thinking about my arms makes them hurt. I must be a complete dummy because I have signed up to do some pilates as well today at 4pm....
Anyhoo I digress....I am writing this post simply because I have stumbled upon a couple of products that just work perfectly together. Some of these products I have had difficulty using but, when paired with something else suddenly become a 'go-to' item that is used a lot more.
Diorskin Nude BB creme with Kiehls Micro Blur Skin perfector.
What is better than one skin perfecting product? Two skin perfecting products paired together makes fully awesome (say awesome in high pitched american voice). The effect of these together produces a very glowy even texture. The two products enhance the best parts about each other but doubletime bro. A definite must if you own both of these.
Blink Eyebrow pencil and Maybelline Brow drama sculpting brow mascara.
I got sold this eyebrow pencil about a year ago during an eyebrow defuzzing session and completely forgot about it. One day I decided to give it a go, and the shade that I have 'cardamon pod' is the perfect dark brown-grey black I've ever come across. It is the perfect shad for me. Paired with the brow drama equals perfect Cara brows for the day that don't smear, don't budge.
Baby Lips in Cherry Me and Nars Schiap lipstick
So I have owned Nars Schiap lipstick for a while now. I love the colour, the opaqueness, the formula. Unfortunately it does not love me very much. Despite being a blue based cool pink it simply does not work on me which applied straight from the tube. I just look weird. However mixed with and sheered out with Baby lips it is a much more wearable colour for me. Very happy to stumble upon this pairing.
Mac Woodwinked eyeshadow and Urban decay underground
So it's summer and I have pretty much been sporting a typical 'bronzy eye' all month. Most days I have been pairing Woodwinked with Underground 24/7 eyeliner. Woodwinked is a very popular shade at Mac, the reason being its a brown gold dual-chrome eyeshadow. So when applied it looks like you have applied two eyeshadows instead of one, dependent on how the light catches your eyelid. Underground is a dark gold/bronze which when I apply it I put on a thick line of it one and blend it with the eyeshadow. It create definition to the eyes and make a subtle smoky bronze eye look.
What are your ultimate make up pairings? Any ideas to share with me?
thanks for reading.
Carrie x
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