It was my wonderful Mum's birthday last week - love you, Mumma! - and although I sadly couldn't spend the day with her as I wasn't well enough to leave the house, I rested as much as possible and thankfully was able to join her and my family for a celebratory meal that night. With low energy levels to contend with I skipped the time (and spoon) consuming eyeshadow, liner and contour and opted for a minimal base with a pink lip.
Face
Cheeks
Eyes
Brows - MAC Omega eyeshadow
Lips
Rimmel Apocalips lip lacquer 'Nova'
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| Earrings - Cath Kidston - here |
I let my hair dry naturally - ain't nobody got spoons for hairdryers - and parted it in the middle, spritzing a little Aussie Dual Personality Texturising & Conditioning gel spray into the roots and giving it a quick tousle. Fuss-free and energy saving, Bob's your uncle.
Which products or makeup look do you choose when you're low on time or energy?
Meg
P.S. Outfit of the Night coming soon!
You look so pretty, and your skin is lovely too! I love the Rimmel Apocalips lacquers, tempted to add that colour to my collection now. Hope you're feeling better and that your mum had a wonderful birthday as well x
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Thanks so much, Kasia! Usually my skin is all over the place, it must've been a rare good skin day :) you have the most flawless skin also, it's beautiful. I love them too, my favourite is Celestial I think, although I do love Nova. Thank you, we had a lovely time! Hope this week is great for you x
DeleteOh my goodness, this is the most gorgeous pic ever. I have a tendency to go for simple, a little Fresh lip balm on my lips and I'll call it a day lol. Hope you're mom had the best birthday :) ps just read all the ins and outs of your blog and I think you are just the most incredible person. I look forward to following you and your story!! (had to follow on bloglovin)
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Thank you, that's so kind! I'm the same if I'm just popping out but seeing as it was a special occasion I thought I'd sit in bed and make a little bit of effort :) she really enjoyed herself thanks, we all did! You're too sweet, I really appreciate you taking the time to read and thanks so much for following me, also. Now about to head over to your blog and have a browse x
DeleteI wish I could just leave my hair to dry haha, mine is so frizzy and wavy and because it's fairly short that just doesn't work out for me! Love that Bourjois foundation :)
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That must be a pain when you're in a big hurry - I'm lucky that mine is naturally straight, it's quite fine and pretty pancake flat but I can't complain! I was just browsing your blog and I really love it, you had me with the phonetics ;) it's a great affordable option, when I first tried it I wasn't keen as it oxidised slightly but now that it's summer I'm a big fan! x
DeleteThe pink lip colour looks so lovely on you! I'm really tempted to pick up that shade now!
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Thank you! It's one of my favourite pinks, I love the Apocalips range :) it's quite bright but I dab it in and it's a little more muted and toned down x
DeleteI really want that Bourjois foundation! I used to have their Bio Detox Organic foundation and I am so upset they don't stock it anymore - it was definitely a winner!
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It's a great one that won't break the bank, I first heard about it from Essie Button and am glad I picked it up. It's a perfect colour match for me now that it's summer and I find if you work it in with a buffing brush then it looks completely undetectable on the skin, so natural! Ah, I remember that one too, such a shame x
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Makeup is magical, isn't it! My illness is invisible, but I definitely had some panda eyes going on and looked a little worse for wear. Extremely lucky that I can 'cover up' my illness and look healthy if I want to :) no problem, you're so welcome! Thank you Plearn, that's really kind of you x
DeleteYou look so gorgeous! This make-up is so natural and that's so good. I think that the way you put your make-up in your brows makes you look more awake, and that's a thing :)
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Aww, thanks so much Laura! It definitely is a thing, they frame your face after all! I call them 'the curtains of the windows to our soul' ;) I really appreciate it! x
DeleteSuch a great make-up look. I tend to go for more minimal make-up normally but if I am low on time, I always skip the eyeliner! It's such a pain in the ass to get both eyes to match for me. Love the lip colour on you as well :) xo
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Thanks, beautiful! I never wear eyeliner either, it doesn't suit me plus I can never get my wings even either - the struggle is real. Sometimes I use a dark eyeshadow on an angled brush as it's so much easier, but most of the time I just sweep on a light eyeshadow and get started with mascara! Thank you :) x
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Thank you so much, Anesu - I love yours, too! She did thank you, it was a really lovely day :) hope you have a fun week x
DeleteEven though you say you did this look low on time/energy, it is seriously gorgeous! Love the bright lip!
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Haha, I think maybe it's the thousands of YouTube makeup tutorials I've watched - I must've picked up a few tips and tricks as I'm so speedy at doing my makeup, which comes in really handy when you suffer from chronic fatigue. Thank you, you're so kind :) it's one of my favourite shades too! x
DeleteThat lip colour is gorgeous on you! I love bright pink lips:) It's the simplistic makeup looks that really stand out sometimes! MissRubyRoo | Beauty Blog
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Ruby <3 I do too, I've always been a pink gal! I usually opt for something less bright, but when I don't have 'much going on' with the rest of my makeup it's nice to go for something bolder. It makes it look like you've put more effort in than you actually have too, bonus! I agree :) x
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*salsa dancing sassy lady emoji here* ...we just need one of those two dancing blonde girls to be a brunette and we'd be sorted! Or if you borrowed one of Jake's wigs again, twinning <3 x
DeleteYou look lovely!! Love you hair. Really been enjoying the high beam as well - nice and natural :) xx
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Thank you, Jasmin! That's so nice of you :) I really like it too, I got it free with Glamour magazine quite a while ago and it's still going strong, it's only a small sample size also so although the full size is expensive, I can imagine they'd last a really long time. A little goes such a long way, super pretty also! x
DeleteI'm in love with the Apocolips lacquers! It's a shame they didn't keep the same name when they released them in the States - so catchy!
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I am too, I have three shades and love them all - I need to pick up some more! Ooh really, what are they called in the US? That definitely is a shame, I think the name and the space-themed names are one of the cutest things about them x
DeleteYou're so pretty! Did you only use the white Bourjois eyeshadow for the inner corners of your eyes? or all over? x
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Thank you, Anita :) I just use it in the inner corners, it's a really pretty shade and I've had it for definitely over five years, it's still going strong! I first heard about it from lollipop26 on YouTube (now BuyNowBlogLater) and it's still one of my favourites x
DeleteYou look absolutely stunning. When I'm a bit short on time I usually just do eyeshadow, eyeliner, and a bit of BB cream and call it a day.
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Thank you, Justina! That sounds perfect. I need to get back into BB creams, they're so easy to blend when you're in a hurry and you don't have to worry about buffing them in too much. I've got my eye on the Laura Mercier ones! x
DeleteYour makeup looks lovely! That lip colour really suits you!
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That's so lovely of you to say Eleanor, thank you! :) x
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Thank you! I love them too, I find them so versatile as they're creamy, you can either dab them on and blend them out or layer them up for a stronger lip. And the shade range is gorgeous! x
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You're so lovely, thank you :) no problem, it's beautiful x
DeleteSeeing that smashed MAC blush makes me feel your pain haha! xx
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Wah, I know! Dropping your blush and picking it up to see that it has smashed is so disappointing haha, it doesn't make for the prettiest blog photos but it's still the same product - I always just try and think of it as a loose blush, it helps deal with the pain ;) thanks for your comment! x
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Thanks a million! x
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Thanks, Coco! It was my mother's birthday :) x
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Thank you! x
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Thanks so much, glad you like it. The Chanel bronzer is gorgeous, at first I thought it was a little expensive but actually, it's a similar price to say a NARS bronzer and it lasts so long, the colour is super pretty for summer and I can't ever see myself using it up, you only need the tiniest amount x
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Thank you, Andini :) x
DeleteSuch a lovely makeup look - I love the Rimmel Apocalips lip lacquer looks amazing on you xx
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Thanks so much, Lucy! Agreed, they're one of my favourite lip products - so affordable too, which makes me love them even more! x
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DeleteGorgeous inside & out ( that sounds so cringe but you are ;-) ) I go away next week & already started packing my make up!!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Ali! You're the best <3 ooh it's coming around quickly, hope you & Lucia have a lovely time and enjoy the sunshine! Holiday makeup is always the most fun to do :) x
DeleteI love that lip colour. I don't make enough effort with my lips when it comes to make-up, but I am going to start.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Dannii :) I'm a bit of a lipstick addict, I'd probably choose it over mascara if I had to! x
DeleteWhen I'm low on energy... hmm I think I will go with my concealer and my black eyeliner <3 hehe also bright lips! and the lipstick color just look great on you! <3
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Thanks so much, Filia. That sounds perfectly, a good concealer is definitely a must when you're getting ready in a hurry or don't have much energy to spare. I agree on the bright lips too, always makes it look like you've made an effort! x
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Thanks, Katherine <3 x
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Thank you, I prefer natural makeup too sometimes. I'd say so as although you'd need a concealer for blemishes, it covers pretty well and looks so undetectable on the skin if you buff it in well. At first I didn't like it as it oxidised on me, but now that it's summer I can get away with being a little darker. Hope you like it if you try it out, I think it's a good affordable option :) x
DeleteLooking stunning dear. I am eager to try Bourjois foundation. Can't find a store in US.
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Thanks so much. They're extremely good, especially for the price and it's a shame you can't get it in the US - we'll swap you for Tarte ;) x
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DeleteHi Meg, you always look so bloody flawless!! I love that Bourjois foundation, nice and light. Great for summer. Love Laura xxx A Scottish Lass ❤️
ReplyDeleteAww, you're far too kind! Thank you, Laura :) I've grown to love it also - you're right, it's a brilliant pick for summer and so affordable which is always a bonus! x
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