Step by Step Make Up Tutorial: Lana Del Rey Young And Beautiful

Welcome to my very first makeup tutorial,
I decided do mine as a step by step guide as opposed to your
regular video tutorial for the time being anyway
as I feel sometimes you can get a better guide in pictures then you can in video
so anyway back to the matter in hand my tutorial.

For my first make up look I went with Lana Del Rey
I have a major girl crush on her and I love many of her make up looks
particularly from her Young And Beautiful music video,
I’m loving the vintage 1920s Great Gatsby feel and this type of look
I always try and imitate myself from time to time.

So I couldn't wait to try this out and and this is only part one
of my Lana Del Rey looks but more on that later.
With this look I tried to create a look similar to the one
Lana wears in the video and also one you could wear on a night out yourself.
So please read on and enjoy my step by step it was really fun to put together lol.
(For a more detailed look click on the images to enlarge them)


                       Before                                                                            After

Here is a picture of everything I used to create my own interpretation of this look.

List of Products I Used

Max Factor Face Finity All Day Flawless 3 in 1 Foundation 

Catrice Cover All Concealer Stick

Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge

Sleek Face Form in Fair

Sleek i-Divine Eye Shadow in Au Natural Palette

Wet N Wild Color Icon Brow and Eye liner in Charcoal

No 17 Eyeliner Brown

Falsh Lashes From Penneys/Primark

Benefit Mascara They're Real

Wet N Wild Silk Finish Lipstick in Just Garnet

MAC Lip Pencil in Chicory

No 17 Beauty Collection

Brushes are from Penneys/Primark

Step 1:

I applied my concealer on my under eye area and my imperfections I just use my ring finger to apply my concealer I just pat a little on to my imperfections until they disappear.

Then I applied my foundation all over my face using Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge

I pumped some product on to the back of my hand to warm it a bit I think by doing this it will blend better into your skin.

You only need a little bit of product on the sponge as a little goes along way for a flawless airbrushed finish.

Step 2:
I started on my eyes next I used the brown shade from my Sleek Au Natural Palette
on my eyelid focusing on my crease and outer corner of my eye it might look messy but doesn't matter as you will be blending anyway.

Start blending outwards with a flat eyeshadow brush I used my brush which is from Penneys

Keep blending until the shadow reaches this shape and intensity.

Step 4

Now I moved on to my next shadow I chose this lovely sparkly one from 

my favourite Sleek Au Natural palette ( For the life of me I can't find the name of this shade anywhere the little sheet it came with I lost lol) I sweeped this all over the brown shadow on my lid.

But I avoided bringing this anywhere over my crease and brow bone you don't want any shadow here for this look.

 


Step 5
I then went on to fill in my brows I hate gel formulas for brows I think you get a better result as they are
more pigmented with a powder. I used the same shadow on my eyebrows as I did on my eyelids
I used the small end of an eyeshadow brush and blended.

Step 6

I lined my top lash line with Wet N Wilds Brow and Eye liner in Charcoal 

I created a thin line with a little feline flick for my interpretation of this look.

Step 7

I then applied Benefits They're Real mascara to my top and lower lashes

Step 8

Next I applied some false lashes to make this look more dramatic and more Lana Del Rey esque lol

I got a pack of 5 of these in Penneys for €8.00

Step 9

I then applied some of my No 17 brown liner to my lower lashes and on my waterline 

Lana wears brown liner on her lower lashes and a white liner on her waterline.

But I went with brown on both.

 


Step 10
I then went on to contour my face using my Sleek face form palette I have the fair palette as my skin is naturally quite pale luckily this look is too. I used my flat foundation brush and I contoured under my cheek bones and I also brought the bronzer down my the bridge of my nose.

 

Step 11

Next thing I highlighted my cupids bow down the bridge of my nose my brow bone and just

a sweep on on top of my cheekbones and on my temples I also added a

little bit of blush to the apples of

my cheeks I used the highlighter and blush that's in the same little kit

 

 

Step 12

Next I lined my lips using my MAC Chicory liner to stop the color

I've chosen from bleeding and feathering it always makes your lipstick last longer.

I then applied some lipstick I went with Wet N Wilds Just Garnet as I think it was the closest to

what Lana wears in the video.

There you have it here is my interpretation of Lana Del Rey's make up look from her 

Young and Beautiful music video.

 

I hope you liked it and enjoyed looking at my tutorial

I hope you will try it for yourself.

If you have any suggestions for a look you would like me to do a tutorial of please get in touch with me

via twitter or facebook I'd love to hear from you.

This was just Part 1 of my Lana Del Rey make up tutorials

stay tuned for Part 2 coming up really soon.

Chat Soon 

Clare XO

Shine On

Hi Everyone, I have being very kindly nominated for a Shine On Award by the lovely Emma Louise make sure you check out her blog here The Shiny Pumpkin right here!

The Rules:

You must display this 'Shine On' Award logo in your blog post.

• You must acknowledge the blogger who nominated you and add a link to their blog.
•  Leave 7 random interesting facts about yourself.
• Nominate 15 bloggers that you support and think deserve the award; linking their blog in your post.
• Contact those 15 bloggers to let them know they are nominated.

Fact 1: I have two lovely puppies well I say puppies they are doggies now lol
Shiner and Benson are Labrador X Collie mixes balls of fluff
They are my little pride and joys.

Fact 2: I am a huge Brian McFadden fan and have being since 1998
and since he has came back from Australia I have being to the UK twice to see him and I am
currently planning my 3rd trip to his Golf Rocks event in June.

Fact 3: I only started this blog in January but the whole process of starting it started in December.
I have always wanted to do my own beauty and fashion blog and last year was when I decided I would finally do it.

Fact 4:  A Man in a suit is a total turn on for me especially a black suit that and a beard or stubble.
Mind you a smallish beard though a massive turn off would be a big gross long beard lol.

Fact 5: I am a total Twihard I know its over years now but I was a massive sucker for the books and movies (No pun intended lol) I'm Team Edward.

Fact 6: I love a drink and my favourite tipple of choice would be a chardonnay or a sauvignon blanc.
But if I don't fancy a glass of wine I love a Vodka and Coke Zero.

Fact 7: I have dreams to be a beauty therapist one day and I plan on doing a course one day hopefully.

Those are my 7 facts about myself just little more of an insight into moi
I hope you found them interesting I hope you liked reading them.
So without further ado here is my nominations

My Nominations

1. Beautyflove
2. Bigblondegirl01
3. TheBeautifulTruth
4. TheShinyPumpkin
5. AllTheBuzz
6. Nursefancypants
7. robynrantsandraves
8. cuti-clue-les
9. beautybaggage
10. thefashionistaobserver
11. snappedup 
12. alishasatticofbeauty
13. lettersbylara
14. fluffandfripperies
15. cherrysuedointhedo

Thanks for reading chat soon girls

Clare xo

The Brits 2014 And After Party My Best And Worst Dressed

Well The Brits were held in London last Wednesday apart from the spectacular show it

was I had my beady eyes on the fashion side of things

So read on again for another of my best and worst

Rosie Huntington Whiteley in Saint Laurent

Wow Rosie looks gorgeous in her black and red zebra print dress I love the little bow belt and the shiny effect on the dress loving the simplicity of her hair and makeup not too much she letting the dress do the talking.

Rita Ora In Prada

Rita’s style would not be always my cup of tea but she looks stunning in this yellow dress I love the jewel embellishments on the straps.

Katy Perry In  Julien MacDonald

I really loved the dress Katy wore on stage to present an award I can see this might not be everybody’s favourite.

But I really love this and Katy is rocking it I love the sliver black and gold embellishments and spikes

and the sliver shoes are gorg.

The Worst

Caroline Flack

Oh my Caroline does love her shorts doesn't she.

she looks like she had a quick fumble and forgot to fix her straps.

Not a good luck Caroline and I'm not raving on the choice of make up or hair

I love her sandals though.

Jessie J

I love Jessie but I did not love this at all especially the lipstick

Daisy Lowe In Saint Laurent

Ah no I hated everything about this it reminded me 

of something a saloon girl would wear in the wild west

not a good look it’s kind of trashy.

As there was so many stylish ladies heading to various after parties after The Brits

I couldn't let it pass and not give them a mention

So here is my best and worst from the various after parties these stars attended

My Best

Vogue Williams In Alex Perry

One of our very own fellow Irish ladies Vogue

I can never find fault with her style and this knockout black dress is no exception teamed perfectly with a leather biker jacket and a smoky eye for channelling a rock chic vibe and

I’m loving her hair ( I have seriously style envy with the Chanel handbag just GORGEOUS) This my favourite look.

Katy Perry In Dolce & Gabbanna

Katy made it into my best dressed again. Now I don’t think a lot of people could pull of an

all gold look but Katy is again rocking it here again in this lacy 2 piece

 showing off a little bit of tummy in the process and I’m loving the shoes too

Pixie Lott In AQ/AQ

I really love Pixie's outfit she wore to the Univeral after party and I love the little pops of red on her shoes lips and bag

The Worst

Jessie J In Juilen MacDonald

I’m sad she made it in here again I know it her style and good for her if she loves it but sadly

I’m not feeling the love at all

Nicole Scherzinger in fyodor-golan

A cross between an and 80s throwback and a Barbie this all looks to plasticky and cheap
this not a good look nothing schamazing about it lol

Rita Ora In John Rocha

She is in my best and worst in one post lol.

No I hate everything about this I know she is quirky but I hate it all

That's it for my best and worst guys from The Brits red carpet and the after parties.

Please let me know what you think and 

who was your best and worst.

I'd love to hear your thoughts

Clare X

No One Does It Like Batiste

I am a massive fan of dry shampoos

and there is nothing like dry shampoo when you're in a hurry and you don't have 

time to wash your hair so you can’t be without a great bottle.

I tried Garnier Ultimate Blends The Revitalising 7 in 1 Dry shampoo

and it was half price in Dunnes so win win it was €3.00

And it promises to

Instantly cleanses

Absorbs grease at the roots

Light weight feel

Leaves hair feeling soft to the touch

Hair easy to detangle

Blissful fragrance

LEAVES NO VISIBLE RESIDUE.

I finally used it today on my 3 day old hair

(But firstly for the record my hair wasn't really greasy it didn't really 

need a spray but as I wanted to try it and review it I decided I would anyway.)

So armed with the can and hairbrush in hand I proceeded to try it,

it says on the label to shake well before use and to spray 15cm away 

from hair focusing on the roots

And to leave for 2 minutes before styling .

I did everything I was told I gave a couple of sprays all going well 

at first until the fragrance 

hit me lol I wasn't a major fan of the scent really

 overpowering and it didn't smell like a very clean scent it reminded me 

of a sickly cheap body spray but I gave it the benefit of the doubt.

I left it two minutes as it recommended it too then I brushed my hair as normal,

and what a major major disappointment

the result absolutely shambolic lol.

I never used a dry shampoo that actually made my hair greasier than before I used it 

my hair honestly looked like it hadn't being washed in months 

it was completely lank dull and lifeless,

I might as well of sprayed my hair with a cooking oil spray.

So I actually freaked out lol my hair never looked so bad and

I was actually frightened what this might do to my hair if I left it in

So I immediately jumped into the shower to wash my hair and get this mess out

Thank the Lord I decided to use it today when I wasn't in a hurry 

and I had actually time to wash my hair,

It would of being a major disaster otherwise lol.

None of what Garnier promises for this product were kept as it did none of it

and I am really disappointed I had to give Garnier Ultimate Blend dry shampoo such a bad review.

I had such high hopes for this and I couldn't wait to try it

as I normally love Garnier I thought it would of being a new favourite of mine but sadly no.

I will not be using it again and

I can safely say you can't beat Batiste an oldie but the definitely 

the best dry shampoo on the market.

So I definitely don't recommend this product to anyone at all,

but this just my own personal opinion and experience with the product

if you want to try it please do and let me know how you find it as I'd love to hear your personal views.

I hope you enjoyed reading my review guys

Stay tuned for my Lana Del Rey make up tutorial coming soon.

Clare x 

The Baftas 2014 My Best And Worst

The Baftas were held in London over the weekend

And there was some lovely outfits on display and like always some stinkers ,

So again here is my Best  and Worst from The Baftas.

Angelina Jolie In Saint Laurent

AHHHHH! Angelina I tweeted about this when I saw it I loved it so much

Obviously steering clear of a dressy she opted for a suit and matched her hubby Brad

And my God didn’t she look good unlike Madge Angie can rock a manish suit and still look hot and a super femme fatale thumbs up my dear

Amy Adams In Victoria Beckham

I never hate anything Amy wears I loved her gown at The Golden Globes and this no exception

This a great creation from Victoria Beckham and her hair and make up are immaculate I absolutely love this and I love her little touches of jewellery nothing OTT

Lupita Nyongo In Christian Dior

How gorgeous does Lupita look she looks absolutely stunning in this emerald green flowing  Christian Dior dress and the little gold belt and cuffs makes it extra gorgeous and I’m loving her make up too.

Now for my worst

Maggie Gyllenhaal in Lanvin

This does absolutely nothing for her at all makes her look dowdy and frumpy I don't know who told Maggie this looked good. This might of worked without all the embellishments and if had of being sleeveless.

Alica Vikander in Chanel  ( I don't believe it either)

Oh dear oh dear little bo beep comes to mind here I hate this I don't know what to make of it 

it looks like she made the skirt out of a rug very strange.

Well that's it for my worst as I found many I hated but there would be to many to mention lol

So the 3 of my best picks are really the 3 best of the night for me

that's just my little opinion but I would love to hear your thoughts.

What was your best and worst from The Baftas please get in touch and let me know

Clare XO

Valentine Special Lingerie Loves

Valentine's day is just around the corner and this is a night you want to feel 

extremely sexy confident and fabulous for yourself and 

you want to make your partners eye's pop out of there head 

when they clamps eyes on you at the end of the night right.

And beneath every great outfit should lie some super sexy lingerie to go with

(Unless you’re the commando type of course 

though in which case please read on you might find something you like lol)

So check out my recommendations for your instant hit of SCF.

( Sexy Confident Fabulous)

Scandale Shape wear

(Scandale was established in France in 1932)

Ah Scandale

unless you’re a Victoria Secret model nearly every woman 

will own some sort of shape wear

and scandale is the sexiest shape wear you can own.

And this is not like your average shapewear 

at all there is nothing unflattering about these little beauties

you will not be rushing off to the bathroom to remove them first.

You will be only delighted to pose in these a major confidence boost right here girls.

Available in Brown Thomas and Larger Debenhams and prices start from €60
Or you can shop online @ http://www.scandale.com

Rosie by Autograph for Marks And Spencers

I keep meaning to buy a few pieces from Rosie’s range they are just so gorgeous 
especially her latest new vintage inspired pieces.

I’ll definitely be investing here is my favorites from this range 

available from Marks and Spencers starting from €30

and online @ http://www.marksandspencers.ie



Silk and Lace Balcony Bra €30 and High leg knickers €17




Cami Suspender €60



Silk padded plunge €35 and Print high leg knickers €17

H&M

You can’t beat H&M for some lovely undies and at bargain prices you can’t go wrong.

Here are my favorites from H&M I specially want the set in the 1st pic 

Bustier is €9.95 & Lace Shorts €5.95




Bra €14.95 and Lace String Briefs €5.95




Corset €24.95

Elle McPherson

Aww Elle seriously has a beautiful range I would like everything 
but here are some of my loves the one is the middle is so pretty.







Elle's range is available in Brown Thomas

Agent Provocateur

How could you leave Agent Provocateur out of any list ever you can’t lol here is some of my faves.





Agent Provocateur is available in Brown Thomas.


I hope you enjoyed my favourites girls and they gave you some 
ideas on some lovely undies for Valentine's Day,
Have a great one girls

Until next time take care.

Clare XO

The Grammy's My Best And Worst Dressed

Hi girls,

well awards season is well and truly in full swing great 
for the actors and musician but just as good for us for our dress drooling .

As we all know The Grammy’s where held in LA last weekend 

so here is my two cents on my best and worst dressed at this year’s Grammy’s. 

Sarah Hyland in Emilio Pucci

Sarah is rocking the monochrome so well here 

I love the sparkly bit of the skirt I would wear this myself

and I adore the sparkly clutch .

This my overall favourite outfit this year and 

I love her make up soft black liner on the eyes and a red lip

a great look and her hair looks great up .

Anna Kendrick in Azzaro

Ah Anna I love her and I love her dress I love the gems on the bodice and 

I love the colour of it and she has just the right 

amount of jewellery on to compliment everything.

And I’m glad this looked so well on her as sometimes with people

with pale skin a colour like this would get totally lost on them and

it just wouldn’t work.

But she is rocking all this she looks hot

I love her swept to one side hair and the little dainty clutch

And  her make-up is gorgeous just the right amount .

Beyonce

Oh gosh I really do love this so much especially the fishtail 
it’s such a lovely change of pace from black lace (That rhythms lol) 
and I love her make-up but I’m not overly mad on her hair though.

Anna Faris in Fitriani

I love this so much I love the colour the earrings and the trail and 
the little tucked in pleats detail on the waist.

The only thing I would of maybe gone a little more adventurous 
with the make-up and hair.

The nude lip is great but just a little something more with the eyes.

Now for my worst dressed

Madonna in Ralph Lauren

I hate it I hate it all its all wrong and horrible Madonna doesn't
do herself any favours at all.

I know her little son David helped her choose her outfit so 
no disrespect to him he looked very cute in his little suit. 
Although Mam not so much.

Kaya Jones in Andre Soriano from The Pussycat Dolls

Ah God no this makes me want to cry this looks incredibly trashy and classless  

I don’t mean to be mean but no no no.

And if you’re going to wear something like this for heaven’s sake wear 
some underwear in failing that wear something to keep your modesty lol. 
This looks like something a dom would wear lol

Kacey Musgraves

A monstrosity

it worries me how these girls can get outfits for these major events 
so incredibly wrong.

Either sack the stylist asap or buy a better mirror.

Sara Bareilles

This looks like she dipped her dress in glue and stuck cotton balls
 on it make and do kind of thing.

I hate this too but I  do like her bag and shoes not with this outfit though.

I hope you enjoyed reading my thoughts girl let me know 
what you think what is your best and worst out of these


All opinions expressed here are my own.