Video: Summer Stand Outs

My stand out products of the summer :)

Laura xoxo

FOTD: Simple Summer Smokey Eye

In case you weren't aware, it's summer here in England. Whilst I'm all for minimal make-up when the heat hits, I do also love a good smokey eye. This meant swapping out my dark browns for more lighter colours. 

Before applying any shadow I prepped my lids with the Smashbox lid primer. I then went and put MAC's Era all across the lid with Sable blended into the crease. Instead of black liner on my lashline I used a brown pencil by Rimmel, and on the water line a scandaleyes in Taupe. I realised after how well Powersurge would've worked as a waterline liner. Mascara was my Max Factor False Lash Effect.

What's your summer smokey eye faves?

Laura xoxo

Also #bbloggerproblems

Top Five Summer Lip Products

I'm turning into a right lip junkie at the moment. Can't get enough of the stuff. That being said, I still don't reapply throughout the day (baby steps.) Here are my picks that I think will see me through the summer.They all look different in the tube, but are all pretty much in the same colour family. C'est la vie. 

First up is Revlon's Suede Effect lipstick in It Girl. This is the perfect shade if you want a nice peachy colour that's going to stay put on your lips.

Next up, Bourjois version of the chubby stick (who doesn't have their own version now?) This colour boost in Orange Punch has SPF in it (perfect for summer) and is easy to apply. Normally I stay away from 'orange' toned lip products, but I love this colour. It definitely has a red/coral undertone.

Another Bourjois lippie next, this time their answer to the Revlon Lip Butters, but in my opinion, better! I love this shade in 20, it is pretty much identical to the colour boost, but the finish leans toward a more glossy feel, lasts a teensy bit longer, and is much more shiny.

A matte lip choice has got to be this one from the Kate Moss Rimmel range in 110. The perfect coral in my opinion. It also has similarities to Firecracker appocalips, which nearly made it to this post, but matte won overall.

Finally, one that on the lips, doesn't have much colour pay off, but made it to this post due to the SPF quality and moisturising feel; the No7 BB Lips in Coral Rush.

What are your favourtie summer lip products?

Laura xoxo

Video: Highstreet Only Summer Inspired Look

As the title suggests, I had a dabble at another kind of tutorial video, this time only using highstreet products to create a summer inspired look.

Hope you enjoy.

Laura xoxo

Video: Summer Staples

So I uploaded a new video yesterday, but my internet decided to not work and I couldn't post about it. First world problems right? Anyway, here it is in all it's glory.

Laura xoxo

Video: 4 Simple Heatless Summer Hairstyles

This video is all about 4 different summer hairstyles your can use that require no heat. (Pretty much what the title says.)

Hope you enjoy.

Laura xoxo

Video: Summer Make-up Look

So I watched a lot of old YouTube tutorials and decided to make my own. Yes, I'm fully aware that I have too much time on my hands.

Also, I'm sure you are all aware of the whole GFC hoo-haa, but just to let you know, you can follow my blog through bloglovin' using this little link here:

 http://www.bloglovin.com/en/blog/3519536/call-of-beauty

Laura xoxo

Summer Beauty Favourites

So summer is offically over. It had one last go this weekend, but it has finally admitted defeat and passed the batton over to Autmn. Therefore I thought it may be nice to do a post on my favourite beauty products I've been using over the 'summer' months.

I felt like I needed to mention these two concealers as quite a lot over the summer I mainly just used concealer. The Estee Lauder Double Wear concealer was perfect for blemishes, and the Maybelline Dream Lumi Touch was perfect for brightening up my face.

On my face most days were these two luxiorious products. The Chanel Bronzer was perfect for a dewy sun kissed looked, and the Dior Amber Diamond was just perfect again for a bronze glow. Both products are just so beautiful and I really think they are worth every last penny.

This Stial Natural Eyes palette has been perfect for summer. It has such a gorgeous range of colours, all of which have a nice summer feel too them, with the golden tones and deep blue. It is just a perfect palette.

Finally lips, now I'm definitely a nude lip kind of gal, but I find summer to be a good time to experiment with a pop of colour on your lips, and these two havve been worn quite a lot. First up this lip gloss in Be Famous by Rimmel is perfect for a subtle coral colour on the lips. The lip butter in Sweet Tart is the perfect girly pink colour, and due to the sheerness of the lip butters I find it really easy to wear.

What have been you summer favourites?

Laura xoxo

Summer Saviours

I know the summer days have been few and fair between, but on some days we really have had some gorgeous bursts of sunshine. I thought I'd do a post about the things I like to use to keep me calm and collected in the warmer months (few days.)

First up, the things I like to use before I even leave the house.

Sure Long Lasting Protection - I know its a bit of a taboo topic, and deodorant is something we all use, but on really hot days I make sure I use the best of the best deodorant to make sure I stay and smell fresh all day. There is nothing worse than the smell of BO in my opinion.

MUA Professional Eye Primer: To make sure my shadow doesn't slip and slide down my face I need a good eye primer, and that is what this is.

These things are what I like to keep in my bag.

Dry Shampoo: Now I don't keep this bottle in my bag, I keep a mini one, but I find that if I get a little sweaty (I know, tmi) I like to spray some dry shampoo in my hair to keep it looking fresh.

Vitamin E Face Mist: I wasn't blown away by this product at first, but now I love it. It really keeps my face fresh and cools me down when things get hot. Also, I read on Lauren's blog, that if you should get a face mist for daily use as the air and air conditioning can de-hydrate your skin, which is why your make-up starts to look greasy and spots appear.

Carmex Moisture Plus: I need lipbalm all the time, and this one is great as it has SPF in it.


Of course I make sure that I have sunblock with a good SPF in, I didn't picture it as I thought that would be a given!

What are your Summer Saviours?

Laura xoxo

Fashion Friday: Summer Scarves

First up, I want to start this post by saying, fashion bloggers, I applaud you. Trying to get pictures for this post sent me in a right tizzy. I know I don't have the fashion blogger body, and I also don't have anyone to take my pictures or a tripod, all that combined left me feeling very annoyed, but hey ho! I managed to do this post, and it is one I think sums me up. If you read my What I Wore today posts, then you know I loves a good scarf. I also vary my  scarves depending on the season, so here are the ones I am donning for summer!

New Look

I love this scarf, I got it at the start of May I think, and I have worn it quite a bit. It is the perfect mix of pattern and colour for summer. It is super lightweight and I think it just makes any outfit summery.

H&M

This scarf was purchased in April on my first shopping trip with Rachel! It has a gorgeous light summery pattern. My only problem with this scarf though, is that it is really square so I can only wear in a triangle fashion.

H&M

This leopard print number is another H&M find. Again, it is best worn as triangle, but it can also be used to just hang. I love pairing it with leather and denim jacket for an injection of colour, and something different.

I don't actually know where this is from, my lovely mom bought it for me. But the colour is the most perfect summery, turquoise blue. Looks lovely against white!

Dorothy Perkins

This last one, and the New Look one, are by far my favourites. I love how the union jack is on it with Zebra and Leopard print. It is the perfect length that it can just hand, or it can be wrapped around the neck too.

Do you have summer and winter scarves?

Laura xoxo

If Summer Won't Come to Us, We Will Go to Summer...

As the title suggests, I am slightly fed up off this crappy weather, I want sun, and the make-up that goes with it. I was slightly inspired to do this look by this picture I found on Tumblr, I find so many inspirational looks on Tumblr and this one stood out to me. It isn't as strong, but hey ho! (That's why it's inspirational!)

Source

Base:

Maybelline Dream Nude Airfoam 

(I don't actually like this foundation, but I only created this look my messing around with products and didn't want to waste foundation I like!)

Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection Concealer

Rimmel Match Perfection Highlighting Concealer

Loreal True Match Powder

Eyes:

Sleek Brow Kit

Maybelline Color Tattoo in On and On Bronze

Stila Natural Eyes: Kitten//Sandstone//Champagne//Ebony

MAC Woodwinked

MAC Powersurge

Max Factor High Definition Mascara & False Lash Effect

Face:

Bourjois Bronzer

Lips:

Rimmel Lipstick in Asia

No 7 Lipgloss in Smile

To make me look more bronzed (which the stupid camera didn't pick up) I used my big Sigma F20 brush to dust it all over my cheek bones, temples and anywhere else I would normally bronze, which I surprisingly loved the look of. I never though I would, but I do! (Everyday's a school day.)

I used my Color Tattoo all over the lid, then placed Champagne over the first half of my lid and Sandstone on the outer half. Through my crease I used Woodwinked and Kitten as a inner corner highlight. Under my eye I used the Tattoo and Woodwinked.

Sorry for the overload of my face haha, but I found each of them showcased a different aspect of the look.

What do you think, do you bronze or do you stay away? 

Laura xoxo

Summer Made a Pit Stop...

... and this is what I wore on my face.
Cast your mind back to last week, it was hot and sunny, and well, hot! I was going out but could not muster up the energy to don a full face of make up. I had wanted to try the Origins Vita Zing for so long, mainly for days like this, where you don't want to wear a full face of make-up but can't not put anything on. However after testing it out on my hand, could not stomach paying the full price of it, so got a bit D.I.Y and just mixed a smidge of foundation with a moisturiser for a super light, barely there make-up look!

Base:

Garnier Cream with Rimmel Wake Me Up Foundation

Rimmel True Match Concealer

Eyes:

MAC Paint Pot in Painterly

Max Factor High Definiton Mascara

Cheeks:

MAC Lovejoy

Lips:

Carmex

What do you wear on the can't be bothered but can't bare all days?
Please say I'm not the only one who feels that way?

Laura xoxo

A Summer FOTD

This is a bit of a impromptu post, I usually plan them or have an idea for them, but yesterday, the sun was well and truly out, and I decided to make the most of this summery heat wave we are having, and tried my hand at a simple summer look, and thought I'd share the result.

Base:

Loreal True Match Mineral Foundation (SPF 15!!!)

Rimmel Match Perfection Concealer - Under Eye

Estee Lauder Double Wear Concealer

Eyes:

Stilla Smudge Pot in Amber, heavy on the lid then blending lightly to the brow bone

MAC Eye Liner in Powersurge - Upper and lower lashline

Max Factor Flase Lash Effect Mascara (Review to come)

Face:

Collection Mosiac Glow Bronzer

MAC Dainty Blush

MAC MSF in Soft and Gentle

Lips:

A Little Splash of Carmex (SPF 15!!!)

And here is a little shot of it in action, with my new BFF!

What have you been wearing in this sudden summer weather?

Laura xoxo