Sunday 11 March 2012

Keeping it Simple

When I first started wearing make-up I had no idea about all the different products and brands out there, (both high end and drugstore... theres so many). Initially I stuck to wearing thick cat-eye like eyeliner and mascara and then later delved into my Mum's blusher collection and that incidentally became my 'signature' look... not that there was anything special about it, looking back. 

After watching beauty videos on youtube I felt that I needed to run to M.A.C and buy a bunch of things because it seemed like all people would talk about was M.A.C I felt pressurised without being pressurised if you know what I mean. Now I will spend my money accordingly - so I will buy high end foundations but my mascaras and blushers will mainly be from the drugstores.
One day I looked in the mirror and decided that I hated the thick eyeliner look, I put so much effort into how I looked (which is not a bad thing), but I just wanted to look natural. I wanted to keep products to a minimum - yet it hasn't stopped me from buying more make-up but it general I feel a look better about how I look.

 
Celebrities featured: 
Kristin Stewart, Blake Lively, Rachel McAdams, Lauren Conrad,Leighton Meester and Natalie Portman 
Now I look after my skin more by cleansing and toning my face, and love the simple eye with a pop of colour on the lips look. 

Whats your signature look (if you have one)? Or what type of look do you like to wear for different occasions?

20 comments:

  1. so true..i actually started doing makeup like a year ago..i only get drugstore makeup...my signature look is simple cateye and a vibrant lip color.

    http://www.cactusandcucumber.blogspot.com/

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    1. I never use to wear brights but I love bright lipstick now, I cant bear nude lips on me xx

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  2. hey am too really into this simple tightlined eyes with a pop color in lips-thing :) love it..but for every day a lipbalm n kohl still is my signature look :D

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    1. I love my kohl, easy to get a slightly smoky eye. I want to have a look at these revlon lip butters when they come out xx

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  3. my signature look is simple eyes, and a really red matte lipstick! im obsessed with red lol

    xoxo,
    Jasmine

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    1. I've tried red but it doesn't work for me :-( x

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  4. I completely agree with the whole MAC thing - everyone goes on about it, and I keep hoping if I buy the products I may turn out looking like Megan Fox or something!

    I love nothing now than a good foundation base, some blusher, and minimal eye makeup. It works.

    Please check out my blog http://jessicasjunkbox.blogspot.com/ xx

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    1. I think M.A.C is over rated, the novelty for me has worn off x

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  6. Hey Anika... good post...
    I would love this look... its simple with a bold undercurrent but my skin color is brown and cant afford such a red on my lips...

    Cheers
    Divi

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    1. I have brown skin too, try wearing a pink lip works for me xx

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  7. Everyday look is just black eyeliner on lower lashes & a rose pink lipstick.. Occassionally a reddy-,brown shade :-) mascara is for the odd occassion & foundation for special occassions lol. Not had good experiences with blusher! xx

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    1. You've probably got really amazing skin, so you don't need foundation. I always have to have a bit of kohl and mascara and definitely a bright lipstick to perk me up. I love my blush too - I basically love make-up lolx

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  8. It has its odd good days but usually could do with something epesh to even out skin tone.. But im lazy n cba :-p got given maybelline mouse like foundation n concealer for eyes so im gna try those out.. My estee lauder liquid foundation needs mixing with moisturiser n takes me time to put on..hoping these e quick for everyday use.
    Its good u make the effort! :-) xx

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    1. Is that the New Estee Lauder fluid make-up foundation????Is that any good, I was going to pick up a sample...

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    2. Oh no its the double wear foundation.. Let us know how u find the new one :-)

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    3. See at the moment I'm using the last of my Estee Lauder Double Wear Light, but I'm finding that too heavy still, I wanted to try the Chanel Aqua foundation but their shade range isn't so great x

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  9. my signature look wud be a champagne eyeshadow wid a winged liner! i love love love corals so coral blush or lipstick is a must!!!!!
    http://shaz-maquillage.blogspot.in/

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    1. Excellent, I like the idea of wearing shadows but I just think they don't suit me, or if I do wear a shadow its just a single colour, I don't blend it with others for the crease etc. x

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