April 10, 2016July 31, 2016 - vicky Leave a comment

EVERYDAY NATURAL MAKEUP LOOK

For my everyday go-to makeup, I try not to use many products or create a “heavy” look. I am a fan of the more natural look that basically enhances my characteristics instead of altering them or hiding them. Therefore I don’t really use bright or dark eyeshadow, however, from time to time I pick a red or a fuchsia lipstick because I like adding a pop of color to the natural look. Having a simple makeup look is also great for transitioning from day to-night by touching it up and making it a bit bolder. If the look is too strong already, I don’t think it differentiates from a nighttime look. The look I share with you guys, is one of my favorite for everyday because it is simple, it brightens up my skin and makes it look youthful, dewy and fresh. I love rose gold, nude and brown/mauve shades so most of the looks I create revolve around those colors. Now let’s get started shall we?

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Step 1 – Face

When doing my makeup, the most important thing to me is to create a flawless base. Therefore, I use more products and effort for my face than my eyes or lips.

MAC Prep and Prime primer (on face and eyes)
NARS Sheer Glow foundation in Mont Blanc
Bobbi Brown Corrector in Bisque
NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer in Vanilla
Too Faced Cocoa Powder foundation powder in Fair (for setting)
Too Faced Sweethearts Blush in Candy Glow
Benefit Cosmetics Liquid Face Highlighter in High Beam (on cheekbones, nose, brow bone and cupid’s bow)
Too Faced Bronzer in Chocolate Soleil (for contouring)

Step 2 – Eyes

Before I am going for a natural look, I like to use nude/light brown or rose gold/pink eyeshadow. I don’t like to use too many different shades as it kind of cancels the whole simple purpose of the look. Once I am done with the shadow and mascara, I do my eyebrows. I always do my eyebrows, even when I don’t use any shadow on my eyes at all, as I believe the eyebrows to be the most important facial characteristic. They frame the face and give structure to it. Well groomed eyebrows can make a huge difference to the way someone looks. Therefore, my biggest makeup advice would always be: never omit your eyebrows!

Urban Decay Naked 3 palette shade Strange (as a base all over my eye and eyebrow bone – perfect pink/white)
Urban Decay Naked palette 3 shade Burnout (on my lid as the main color – gorgeous metallic rose gold)
Urban Decay Naked 3 palette shade Limit (as a blending shade to soften the look and also apply on lower lash line – great matte pink/brown)
Lancome Definicils Mascara
H&M Soft Kajal Eye Pencil in Pale Nude (on the waterline to brighten up the eyes and make them look bigger)
Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz pencil in Medium Brown (for the eyebrows)
Anastasia Beverly Hills Clear Brow Gel (to set the eyebrows and blend them out a bit)

Step 3 – Lips

For my lips I don’t have a specific routine as they are my favorite part of my makeup. I like being playful and bold but I also like being subtle and natural. I know it sounds complicated, but basically I can wear anything on my lips. From liquid lipsticks to lip pencils and from burgundy to pink. For this look I decided to go for pink since there is rose gold on my eyes.

MAC Lip Pencil in Edge to Edge (I trace my natural lip line and then fill them in as well – perfect medium pink shade)
Rosebud Perfume Co. Lip Balm in Rosebud Salve (I mix it with my lip pencil to create a glossy, plum, natural lip plus it moisturizes the lips)

For my everyday makeup look, I prefer to use natural, soft shades that enhance my face and make it look fresh and bright. I don’t like to use many products or bold colors as I am usually going for a natural, simple look. For the makeup look I shared with you, I used light brown, rose gold and pink shades, as they are girly and perfect for spring. Comment below and share your favorite daily makeup looks. Also don’t forget to connect with me on Instagram (@vogueandmacarons) and Twitter (@vogueandmacaron)!

Till next time take care dolls 😉

Vicky x

April 1, 2016July 31, 2016 - vicky Leave a comment

BLUSH-THE SPRING PINK

BLUSH – THE SPRING PINK

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Blush pink is a color I have always loved. Maybe it’s my inner ballerina (another dream) or maybe it is the romantic in me, but I always loved this pale shade of pink that is neither too intense nor too faded. It is the pink shade that has a brown hint to it, which gives it an earthly vibe. I really like how easy this color is to match to others and how versatile it can be. It is the perfect color for the in-between seasons like autumn and spring. It reminds me of blossoming flowers. It is a sort of pastel but not really that much. Blush pink is a very popular color this spring and you can find it everywhere, from clothes to shoes and accessories. I love matching it to bronze, rose gold and silver, as these metallic shades are the perfect way to glam up a color that “shy”. Below I share with you guys my 5 favorite blush pink pieces for this spring.

The Coat

I love this loose pink coat from ZARA. It has the perfect blush shade and no buttons, which gives the relaxed vibe of a cardigan or a duster coat. It is not very thick, which makes it perfect for the warmer spring weather. I also love its big pockets, as I always like to keep my phone around instead of having it in and out my purse all the time. A really lovely spring coat!

The Top

This ASOS shirt with the ruffle hem is so cute and perfect for spring. It is lightweight and in a gorgeous pink shade. It has a girly vibe so it might not be for everyone, but I really like girly clothes and it is something you can style day and night.

The Skirt

A flowy, midi skirt in spring’s hot color, is a wardrobe season must. This ASOS midi skirt with buttons in blush is a very versatile piece for your wardrobe. You can style it with almost every color, and it can be dressed up or dressed down. I love pieces that can be worn at any part of the day without looking too much. It is perfect for the warm weather, when you want to wear a skirt which is a little more comfortable than a mini one.

The Pants

Now I am not a pants person; I love jeans, skirts, dresses and shorts but I don’t particularly like pants. However, if I had to pick a staple pair of pants for this season, it would be this ZARA pair of culottes. That is, because they combine two hot spring trends: the color blush and the culottes design. Some people think culottes are unflattering, and to be honest they can easily be, but I believe it is all about how you style them. A pair of flowy culottes is not the easiest piece to style, but with a nice flowy top or a shirt/t-shirt tucked in, they will look absolutely awesome. I like them because they are different from the usual cigarette pants and because of their gorgeous blush color.

The Shoes

A staple pieces list would not be complete without any accessories or shoes. Lately I am really obsessed with the lace up pointy flats. It is a style that has been a hot trend the past year, and I am totally caught up in this. I love how the lace up shoes can be a great alternative to the good old ballerina flats. They give a boho, yet more polished vibe which I love. You can have a very simple outfit but these shoes will definitely draw the attention. I particularly like this Missguided pair of lace up flats in blush, because of the color once again. I just love blush pink and I believe that its closeness to nude makes it a staple color to multi-match this season. Honestly, I can’t think of a better basic pair of shoes for spring than a pair of blush lace up flats.

Spring is a transitional season, where the weather gets warmer and everything gets brighter and more vivid in general. Blush is lovely shade of pink, which associates with the blossoming flowers and the earth, as it is quite close to nude. I really like this color, because it is versatile and therefore, easily styled. It is a girlier version of nude really. The 5 pieces mentioned above, are my favorite staples for this season in the color blush. I hope you enjoy my suggestions and I would love to hear your favorite items in blush or any other color you love for spring. Also don’t forget to connect with me on Twitter (@vogueandmacaron) and Instagram (@vogueandmacarons)!

Till next time take care dolls 😉

Vicky x

September 13, 2015 - crazyandfashionable Leave a comment

MY DAILY MAMAKEUP ROUTINE

MY EVERYDAY MAKEUP ROUTINE

As much as I love makeup and bold beautiful colors, for my everyday routine I choose to go for something quite nude and simple with subtle pops of color. I believe that too much makeup on a daily basis can take a toll on the skin, plus it’s a hassle to put on and remove in the end of the day. Therefore, I prefer something more natural that will just enhance my features and underline the ones I like the most.

First of all, I like to prime my face using MAC’s Prep and Prime because when I wear makeup for hours it gets messy after a while with the heat and sweat and face’s natural oils, so a primer always helps to set the makeup better and last longer. This primer makes my face so smooth and ready for the next step!

I absolutely love NARS Sheer Glow foundation because it proves its name right; it is a quite sheer foundation with good coverage and it gives a beautiful glow especially on my cheeks. I use the Mont Blanc shade as I am quite pale with a rosy undertone. Because of some quite intense dark circles I opt for a good coverage concealer but not very heavy or creasy. NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer in Vanilla is the perfect choice as it blends easily and covers the imperfections in a natural way.

In order to set everything and not end up with a runny face, I use Cocoa Powder Foundation from Too Faced. My shade is Fair as it’s perfect for the lighter skin. There is not much to say about this powder apart from: it’s awesome. It sets the makeup, lasts long enough and covers all the shiny places. The chocolate scent is a plus 😉

Next is the blush and highlighter. Most of my blushes are from MAC and they are various shades of pink however, for fall I am in love with Breath of Plum which is a shade between pink and red. So pretty and perfect for autumn! For highlighter I pick MAC’s Mineralize Skin Finish in the shade Lightscapade. This is such a beautiful pearly highlighter in a powder form with some hints of blue. I love it because it has a cool tone which matches my pale skin.

Moving on to the eyes, I don’t usually wear eyeshadow or any eye makeup for a more natural look. But if I decide to wear one it will be Yogurt by MAC as it’s a gorgeous nude pink that brightens up my eyes and covers any last traces of dark circles. It’s truly a beautiful, warm, pink shade that compliments my entire face. Even when I don’t use any eyeshadow, I will still fill in my brows. This is one of the most important steps on my everyday makeup – or any makeup for what matters. I use Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz in medium brown. First I brush through my brows, then I fill in the beginning and the end after the arch because these are the sparser parts. Lastly I brush through them again to blend the color and make it look more natural. The final touch of the eye makeup will be the mascara. I love the YSL Effet Faux Cils because it makes my lashes quite long and full without even curling them. This opens up my eyes and makes them look bigger and more awake.

The final part of the routine will be the lips. Having bolder lips than eyes is one of my favorite makeup looks. Lately I enjoy using lip pencils instead of lipsticks; all it takes it’s a little blending. Especially Soar by MAC is my autumn favorite. It’s a pinky brown shade perfect for a nude/natural look. However, on some days I feel like adding some lipstick instead of lip liner or even on top of the lip liner to make it last longer or to make it more intense. On those occasions I use MAC’S Mehr, which is my new favorite nude lipstick. It’s a dirty pink with matte finish and the perfect match for Soar.

Everyday makeup should be comfortable and light enough to last throughout the day without damaging the skin. It should give a natural look on the face. Weightless, natural makeup always makes the face appear more youthful and awake. Natural look is just perfect got every day. I love how polished it makes me feel in a subtle way. What is your favorite daily makeup routine? Which products are the ones you swear by for your regular makeup?

Till next time take care dolls 😉 xxx

Vicky