FOTD!

      Hello there lovelies! :) Here was the look I was sporting earlier today... :)

           
         As you can see I decided to go for the "No make up look" :) This is actually my go-to look when I don't feel like putting on too much make up but still I want to look "presentable".
                   
Products used to achieve the look are as follows:

Celeteque facial moisturizer
Careline oil control foundation in "Almond"
Garnier face powder in "light"
EB eye pencil in "natural blone"
Maybelline Lash Stiletto
Snoe Flash on Falsies in "Daisy"
Ardell strip lash adhesive
Maybelline "Fit Me" Blush
L' Occitane Lip Balm
Maybelline Colorsensational in "Born with it"

                                                                        close up shot

                   I just love how light the foundation feels on my face and it really does its job in controlling oil. :) I went out for about 8 hours and I didn't need any touch ups! :) What do you think of this look? :) 

Review: Rimmel Wake Me Up Foundation

My current dupe for my Chanel Vita Lumiere Aqua is the Rimmel Wake Me Up Make Up Foundation which retails for £8.99. Although I love my Chanel, it's a little expensive to wear just for work, or to pop to Tesco so I wanted to find something that does the job, without the price tag. 


Nothing can replace my Vita Lumiere Aqua but this is a close second. It smells great, stays well on the skin and it doesn't feel too heavy. It doesn't blend quite as easily as my Chanel does, and isn't quite as light but it's definitely a nice high street foundation. 


It gives a dewy finish and very occasionally has some flecks of shimmer through it. I rarely notice this but if you hate shimmer then maybe stay away. All thats left to say is, I like the packaging, it reminds me of summer. 


NOTE: Since writing this review I've stopped using this foundation. It turned out to be the cause of horrendous breakouts. This foundation obviously is much cheaper than my regular one and is heavily fragranced. A lot of high street foundations break my skin out, my skin is very sensitive. If you have acne prone or sensitive skin I wouldn't recommend this foundation, however if you don't have a problem with foundations breaking you out then I'd still recommend it. It's not right for me and I won't be repurchasing, but it's still a nice foundation. 

x Onna x

FOTD: A New Year Giveaway, Best Friends & Dominos Pizza

It's a new year and hopefully a new start. I know everyone makes resolutions at this time of year but after a very bad month I'm in need of a change. I've been wanting to get this post up for ages but I've have technical problems, family problems, guy problems, work problems. It all went a bit wrong in December if I'm honest. Here's to a fresh start and a year full of blogging, video making, laughs and happiness. 

Just a quick outfit for you. Sorry my bras showing in the OOTD, was just the flash I promise. This coat is from New Look and its definitely a love it or absolutely HATE IT kind of piece. Personally I love it, its so warm and snug and I don't care what anyone thinks, because I'm going to keep wearing it. In case you were wondering the apple pendant is from accessorize. 

This is me and one of my best friends Keara on a night out at Christmas. I'm loving wearing my hair curly at the moment and I've actually got a bit of fake tan on in this picture, so I don't look so hideously white. 

She came round for a girly sleepover about a month ago and it was so much fun. We put on face masks, watched chick flicks and stuffed our face with dominos. We had one of the meal deal pizza offers and it was amazing. Dominos is the kind of food that, even when I'm full I keep eating because it tastes so good! In fact I'm really hungry as I write this and am meant to be starting a January Diet! P.S Sorry about the stock photo, my pizza pictures got deleted off my computer then my phone got nicked :S 

Lastly I just wanted to say hope you all had a wonderful Christmas, and Happy & Safe New Years. Just to spread the Christmas joy I thought I'd do a quick giveaway of the Barry M Vivid Purple Nail Polish. All you have to do is leave a comment on this post and live in the UK. Simples. 

My Everyday Makeup Routine...

 

Sorry about the crap photos, the lighting was awful with the weather outside today.. I'll try and take some pictures when its sunny! These ones kept going blurry too :S 

I filmed my "Everyday Makeup Routine" today and uploaded it to YouTube, I'm sure you will all be very excited to find out what I slap on my face on a regular basis. 

Also I dyed my hair, do you like it? A Video on the dye I used, and tips etc will be uploaded within the next couple of days :) This Raspberry Nail Paint from Barry M is my new favourite winter polish. I love anything with a reddish tone at the moment, hence why I'm basically living in this T-Shirt from New Look. Although in real life it's almost purple. 

Hope you are all doing well,

Onna x

FOTD: Me, my face and I

I've got into a rut with my makeup and all I wear right now is eyeliner... bring on Halloween so I can create something a little more interesting. Right now though, I am so in love with my Chanel Vita Lumiere Aqua Foundation - its ah-ma-zing! 


I love this nail varnish, its Vivid Purple by Barry M. The ring is from Primark and the bracelet is from H&M. 


I used my BaByliss Glamour Waves on my hair then slept on it and got this... it look alright I guess?


Hope you are all well,


Onna 

Work, Wardrobes and weirdness

This picture looks a bit weird to me, but I didn’t have time to faff about! My makeup is minimal as usual – loving my Maybelline Black Gel Liner atm!

Wanted to do an OOTD post today but this is what they made me wear to work! New Look can be such a fail sometimes!

Ombering my hair has totally wreaked it! Needs a cut and colour pronto but not sure what to do next? Any more bleach and my hair might fall off! Got an appointment booked for early November... Ideas anyone?

I love my wardrobe! I think it’s the thing I’ll miss the most when I finally move out of my parents house… somehow I doubt my budget will stretch to having a handbag wall :S Still saving and job searching...

Anyway hope you are all well!

Love,

Onna

New Look Night Out...

On saturday I went for a girls night out with my trusty New Look ladies! We got a bit glammed up, had a few pre-drinks and off to town we went. It was the usually night out, but I thought I'd show you my outfit/makeup all the same. Sorry about the drunken blurry photos but hey ho! 


My black lacy dress was from Apricot and was so flattering and my tights were from Pretty Polly. Bangles and earrings were from New Look, as usual! As for makeup I went for darm plum lips and thick black liner. Might do a tutorial on it if I'm feeling productive tomorrow! 


I secretly want glasses so badly! I know that I'm being very ungrateful for my good vision but I just love glasses! 


P.S I finally have the good camera back, so going to do some more outfit and makeup posts! 


Much Love,
Onna

Cleopatra

Thought I'd do some more creative makeup posts since Halloween is coming up and since I'm currently studying Cleopatra I thought why not her? Obviously this is just inspired... since no one today knows exactly what she looked like! I've filmed a tutorial for this, as soon as my internet speeds up, I'll upload it with all the products I've used etc. 

Might do some more Halloween posts...

xoxo Onna

OOTD: Rocking the Vintage...

I tweeted last night about an 80's vintage blazer my mum gave me and thought I'd pop it into an outfit of the day post. This outfit is pretty black, but I was only going to work. Had a rubbish day and got sent home from work after 2 HOURS! I hate this bloody recession. Starting my uni course very soon, I'm pretty excited but I'm going to be soon busy with that, and working a much as possible. I'm currently saving to move out, scary stuff! 

 

My makeup is really minimal today as I was feeling so lazy. Just a touch of Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua Foundation, Maybelline black gel liner and L'oreal Voluminous Mascara in Carbon Black. 

T-shirt : H&M

Skirt with Belt: New Look

Earrings: New Look

Necklace: Accessorize

Tights: M&S

Ring: Primark

Blazer: House of Fraiser 20-30 years ago

Hope you are all well :)

Onna x

FOTN: I turned 20! :)

So yesterday was my 20th birthday and to celebrate with my blogging friends I thought I'd show you a few snaps from my birthday party. Also thank you so much for all the "Happy Birthday's" on twitter! Made my day! I had the most amazing night and all my friends are little stars! We had pre-drinks at mine, including vodka jelly (yum) then proceeded to get even more drunk in town. I've been requested to make a video/blog post on what I got so I'll do that a little later on. 

Me and Emily

I really liked the way my makeup photographed so here's what I'm wearing:

Face

Lancome Tient Idole Foundation

Gosh Touch Up Concealer 02

Rimmel Translucent Powder

 Benefit high beam

 Sleek blush in pixie pink

 Clinique Bronzer

Eyes

Brown & Black e/s Sleek Original Palette

M.A.C Jest to Highlight

Maybelline Gel liner

Girls Aloud Kimberley Lashes

Hair

Curled using both my straighteners and my conical wand with lots of hair spray!

Oufit

Mustard Dress:New Look(Mila

(one of their concession brands)

Black Wedges: Primark

Navy Bag: Primark

Me and Chezzie

Jess and I dancing <3

Jenny, Chezzie, Sian, Emily

Jess, Tom, Brittany and some girl I dont know lol

FOTD: Rosie's Elle July Cover

You all know, after my last Rosie Post, that I love her and ever since I received this month's issue of Elle I've wanted to re-create this makeup look. It turned out quite good, if I may say so myself. I don't look anything like her though, which annoys me greatly and this makeup is quite different for me, lots of bronzer and zero blush. Hope you enjoy :) 

The Day Time Look 

 

Products Used:

Sanctuary Illuminating Moisture Lotion + Witch Skin Primer

Rimmel Wash Off Instant Tan

Lancome Tient Idole Silky Mat Foundation + Witch Tinted Moisturiser in 02

Gosh Touch Up Concealer in 2

Benefit High Beam (A LOT)

NYC Loose Powder in Translucent 

Clinique True Bronzed in Sun Kissed

Rimmel Brow Pencil in Dark Brown

Barry M Kohl Liner in White 

M.A.C E/S in Jest

Chilli Pepper E/S Palette (Shimmery Gold and Shimmery Dark Brown applied with a dampened flat shader brush)

Maybelline Volume Express Mascara

M.A.C Creme Cup Lipstick

The Night Time Look

I just added some Gel Liner to the waterline and intensified the eyeshadow by adding a slate grey to the outer half of the lid and underneath the lower lash line. 

Rosie's Original Look

Exact Makeup Worn by Her:(All M.A.C)

Strobe Cream

F&B Foundation in C4

Mineralized Skin Finish/Natural in Medium Dark

Bronzing Powder in Matte Bronze

Prep+Prime Vibrancy Eye in Radiance Rose

E/S Cork & Amber Lights

Pro Chromographic Eye Pencil in NC15

Lash False eyelashes

Lingering Brow Pencil

Lip Conditioner

Creme Cup Lipstick

I need your advice...

I'm so sorry I have posted in ages (over a month) and I'm afraid this post isn't going to be the most exciting. I thought I'd give you a quick update as to whats going on with me and ask for all your advice. 

So I've had an interesting month... 

I got a job, its just retail but I'm enjoying earning money and keeping busy. So far so good. 

My parents planned a trip to Sweden to visit relatives but after learning my nan is now in a home, and my "auntie" (technically not related) has become very sick I decided I would fly out for a long weekend to see them at the end of May. Perhaps this is one of the reasons I've been so stressed. 

I realised, as sad as it sounds, how little friends I have. I know tons of people in my town who I have the odd chat with etc but the amount of people who actually call me up on a regular basis, or who I could go to in a crisis is very little. Probably because most of my closest friends are travelling/at university, which SUCKS!

Random but true; stayed at my friends house after a few drinks in town and woke up with a swollen face, literally looked like I'd been punched!! Thank god it went down after two or three days!! 

To top it off I was kicked out of college!! Most of you know since last September I've been studying Journalism at a local college, a course which gets students into university. I'm going to be honest and admit I've been struggling with the course, mainly due to a build up of personal problems; but I persevered and kept up with most of my work, got good marks on all my written coursework and a distinction in my exam. Despite this my lecturer thought I was emotionally struggling far too much to be able to complete the course, so she pointed out that it might be best if I did not continue (just over a month before the course finishes). 

After many conversations between my parents, myself, her and other staff members I was basically told I wouldn't be allowed back. Although, in all honestly I didn't always enjoy the course, I clashed with my lecturer and I definitely was extremely stressed, I am absolutely gutted! I got into all the universities I wanted to go to, but will now not be allowed in, because I can't finish the course. I am also left feeling useless, unfulfilled and bored! I am a very ambitious person and now I am out of control and aimless. 

Seriously though, what do I do with myself now? Work in retail forever? There is absolutely nothing wrong with that but its not for me and I absolutely loved writing. I also love being in education, I actually like writing essays (Loser). I just don't know what to do, I have literally not been this depressed for two years! Help! 

To finish of just a quick FOTN from the over week... gotta put some makeup in this post somewhere ;) Stylish picture I think you will agree...

Witch Skin Clearing Primer

Rimmel Instant Tan (My friends, so dont know which one)

Lancome Teint Idole Foundation 01

Gosh Touch Up Concealer in 02

No.7 Skin Illuminator in Pink

NYC Colour Cheek Compact in Sutton Place Peach (Contouring)

Rimmel Stay Matte Powder in Translucent

The Body Shop e/s in Taupe (Brows)

Rimmel Matt e/s in Cocoa (Brows + Crease)

Stila e/s in Starlight and (Lid and inner corner)

Maybelline Gel Liner (Waterline and smudged into top lash line)

Bourjois Liner Effect Mascara

Barry M Lip Gloss (The pink one?)

Nails - Barry M Pure Turquoise

Top - H&M

Skirt - New Look

Wedges - Primark

Just to clarify, I didn't go clubbing with the hat and socks on :P

Hopefully I'll get my bum in gear and start blogging again!

Speak Soon,

Onna x

Vanessa Hudgens Inspired Makeup

Makeup Inspired my Vanessa Hudgens

Youtube Tutorial Coming Soon...

Love,

Onna x

Vodka and Caviar

Last week I did a blog post of the gorgeous Rosie Huntington Whiteley, and since then I've become a little obsessed Jessica Rabbit and that style of makeup. Actually I think my obsession started after watching the film Burlesque last month! Sadly I don't have to lips to pull this look off, but who cares?!?! I gave it a go anyway :)

What I'm wearing:

Witch Skin Clearing Primer

DiorSkin Forever Foundation in 010

M.A.C Studio Finish Concealer in NW20

No.7 Skin Illuminator in Pink

The Body Shop Blush in 02

Witch Pressed Powder

Stile e/s in Starlight

The Body Shop e/s in Taupe

Rimmel Matt e/s in Cocoa

Bourjois Felt Tip Liner in Noir

Bourjois Liner Effect Mascara 

M.A.C Lip Liner in Cherry

M.A.C Russian Red Lipstick

Nivea Caregloss and shine

What do you think?? Jessica Rabbit?... maybe not, but I like it!

Source

The Red Obsession continues...

Abby has me desperately wanting to purchase some OPI with her bloody OPI app! Vodka and Caviar will be mine! Its the perfect red!

Today's Vlog:

Burlesque Trailer... Such a cheesy film but loved the choreography!

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend! If I get any work done, I'll be sure to blog and youtube more! Don't forget to go subscribe to my channel if you want to see my face move/hear me talk :P oh and if you like my videos, leave some requests so I know what to film :)

Onna x

A Little bit of Abby...

After my failure at making my Uni interview *fingers crossed I can re-arrange* I had a spontaneous trip to Abby's house. We went out... and I think the pictures speak a thousand words.

Good times... Happy Weekend!!

I promise I've got a few 'Proper' Blog posts planned, not just drunk pictures :) Also re-decorating my room this week so if that ever gets done *rolls eyes* I shall blog about it :) 

Love, 

Onna x