The makeup I use and what I apply it with..

I have naturally blonde light hair (in this picture the back of my hair looks darker than it is) , althought I have light blonde hair I love the look of contrasting dark eyebrows. I have to admit, when I first started watching 'The Only Way is Essex' their defined, dark filled in eyebrows did inspire me to create that look of eyebrow on myself. Luckily I don't have big, bushy eyebrows; my eyebrows are naturally neat and I don't have many stray hairs... so I dont get my eyebrows threaded, waxed and I do not pluck them. All I do is fill them in. I use an eyebrow pencil by Bourjois that is dark brown... initally I could of really gone for a light brown but to be perfectly honest I love the intense eyebrow look! I like to create an arch on my eyebrows, starting thicker going into a thinner line. I tend to go for the square eyebrows because I am not of a fan of the eyebrows with rounded edges like this:

 

This defined arched eyebrow that are square shaped are what I go for:

 

 

I use a full coverage foundation, purely because I like the fact it has a flawless effect and hides any of my imperfections. I use MAC Studio Fix Fluid NW25 which is £20.50 . Before applying my foundation I use a Miss.Sporty Concealer in shade 2 which is £2.99. Although it is not a high end product it has great results and really covers and spots or blemishes well. After I have my concealer and foundation on I apply my MAC mineralize foundation loose powder in shade medium, which is £24; quite pricey for a powder but looks great on the skin and works lovely with the foundation. Once the powder has been applied I put on my MAC limited eddition bronzer which has iridescent shimmers in that I contour into my cheek bones and threw the temples. Finally for the face I apply a little bit of MAC blush in shade Peaches which is £17.50.

For eyes I simply use Barry.M black kohl eyeliner along the lash line going into a cat flick and along the bottom water line. For mascara I use Bourjois Volumizer 2 steps mascara which I truely recommend. I also occasionly apply some brown eyeshadow to bring out the blue in my eyes. I use the Urban Decay Naked palette. For lips I use MAC lipstick shade Creme in your Coffee and over the top a MAC lipgloss. Too apply all this makeup I use a great collection of brushes by the brand 'Real Techniques' by makeup artist Samantha Chapman. They are excellent condition and work with the makeup amazingly. The quality and look of the brushes are great for the price. Each brush priced around £10 but you can get sets for around £22.

Spring/Summer 2013- What to wear to be the hight of fashion. Catwalk looks and beauty tips to look as natural as possible on hot sunny days but still being able to wear makeup.

It's all about the asymmetric or off-the-shoulder style dresses with bold designs with stripes leading the way. Super-cinched dresses that are held at the waist by super unique gold belts are a glamourous look for summer evenings. Patchwork trousers which give a sense of individulality and maxi skirts are back but with a added frill to create texture and effect. Statement jewellry is a must and adds vibrance to any look. The grecian look will be sure to inspire womens summer wardrobe.

                                                  Vogue Spring/Summer 2013 Fashion Show

Vogue have been inspired by fashion in places like Turkey and Morocco. The spring/summer 2013 fashion show for vogue showed a collection of glamour, drama and plenty of sartorial narrative. Surprisingly, no nautical pieces were modelled on the catwalk... It's all about statement grecian.

Last summer beach girl waves/curls took over the trend for hair but this year thats a different story. Hair pulled up high into a messy bun, a tight fierce ponytail or maybe a plait like the model above is what is on trend for summer 2013. Not only because updo's look interesting but they can really show off the statement earings which compliments the outfit.

Volumised, big hair is what it's all about. Back combing will be done this Summer and a lot of hairspray will be used. Shiny, healthy looking hair is a must and not to mention the sun will bring out every woman's colour and make it look glowing. Poker straight hair is definitely not on trend and even though updo's are the styles that have appeared on the catwalk beach curls are still perfect looking for summer. Effortless and natural looks.



Makeup is a worry for every woman, how much to put on, what colours suit best and what products to buy. It's a tricky situation. Summer makeup does not need to be overdone except from that special summer evening where you may be going out for dinner or a family BBQ. I advise not to wear a lot of foundation in summer, mainly because a lot of foundations have SPF in and would block the sun so it would be extremely difficult to get a natural glowing tan. A foundation with a light coverage and no SPF or maybe something like BB cream would be more sufficent. Natural filled in defined eyebrows, a few layers of mascara and a bit of lipgloss is all you need for day time.                                               
                                                           On summer evenings it is always nice to make that special effort. The model in the picture below has fierce dark eyes which go into cat eye flicks. Very defined eyebrows and a dark lip. This makeup really enhances the grecian look and I think would look gorgeous with a tight updo, a long bold maxi dress with a gold belt, statement jewellry and beautiful jewelled sandals. I think this summer will see a variety of unusal, exciting fresh looks that will create a glamourous look and will let women take risks with their looks.

Cara Delevinge- Model of Today

Cara Delevingne models for the cover of March 2013's Vogue. In my opinion she is a beautiful, succesful and inspiring model who brings a fresh look to the industry. What ever look she portrays in her shoots she pulls it off and gives a sense of individuality to her pictures. She has a very quirky and unique look but is still a natural beauty. I think she is the perfect model for Vogue magazine because she is up to date and is in with 2013's fashion.

In this picture Cara goes for the more laid back, casual look and is wearing natural makeup. To me it seems as if the clothes Cara is modelling are aimed at teenagers because they look quite young.

Fashion Editor for Vogue

Vogue. The glossy paged fashion magazine that inspires women and teenagers around the world. I am inspired, and I am willing to work hard to become the fasion editor of vogue.

Everyone says it, fasion is an extremely hard industy to get into, let alone getting into the company that is Vogue itself. Millions of girls dream about working for this magazine but Anna Wintour had push herself and really fight for her goal... and she became editor in chief for Vogue and a fashion journalist. I am half way through my first year of studying GCSE's and after only 7 months of learning about fashion and creating products in textiles I have chosen what I want to achieve in my life and what path I want to take.

I will soon be going into year 11 and starting work expience, I would love to work for a magazine like Cosmopolitan or even a teen one like Bliss or sugar to start off with; to get a feel for the industry. I love the idea of Uni but I need to look into the best one for Fashion, Media and Journalism and discover the best option for me.

Any advice on this career option and the fashion magazine industy would be grately appreciated and I would really benefit from hearing any of your storys of what you did after leaving school (especially if you persued a job in fashion).

Love Ell x