Sorry...

I know I have been slack the last few weeks, so here is my apology. My excuse is having to find a place to live otherwise I would be homeless!! My partner and I have found a lovely 3 bedroom cottage to live in and we move on the 4th March! Excited - you should be - I am having the room in the loft as my dedicated blogger room! I will put a white sheet up and ensure there is lots of light and start filming more videos.

Let me know if there's anything you want to see....??

What made you start your makeup blog?

In the last few years I suddenly found I had an increased interest in trying new make up products. I then started following other bloggers on YouTube and their blogs. Last year I realised my interest in make up had led to my make up collection becoming so big I needed to buy a large set of drawers to fit it all in! I've thoroughly enjoyed blogging and hope that it'shelpful and interesting to someone out there. I always welcome comments and make up tips! I'm moving house soon and will hopefully start creating a few more YouTube videos. xoxo

Ask me anything

Models Own Giveaway

Today I finally received my order from Models Own and am pleased to share with you the items up for grabs! One lucky reader will have the chance to win items worth £10!

A black kohl eye pencil and "Lilac Dream" nail polish.

I already have both these items and love them so much so I wanted to share them with you!

For one entry you have to:

Be a follower & leave a comment with your email address below by 10th February


For one bonus entry each, please comment below if you have done any of the following:

• Follow me on Twitter
• Tweet about my giveaway, including me in the tweet (@samwells87)
• Blog about my giveaway
• Post my giveaway in your sidebar
• Make a request for something you want to see on my blog - you can be as specific as you like :)

I will use random.org to pick the winner and will announce it on my blog and email them - so please check your email on 11th February if you've entered.


Good luck xoxo

Boring Brown NOTD...

I'm not sure why I've titled this boring - as it isn't to me, but when you say brown nails, it does kinda sound a bit boring, right? Anyway - see the pictures below and decide for yourself :D

This is Becca's Brown after two coats - although I'm not sure who Becca is...it's mine now.

I think it's a great look for this time of year. Not too dull but also quite neutral at the same time, and the browns go well with the weather, very dreary at the moment and brown to me is kind of dreary I suppose - except it doesn't make my nails look dreary which is good!

Anyway I might jazz it up a bit with some nail art stamps tomorrow, but for now it's time for bed :D

Thanks for reading xoxo

Foundation too dark? Don't panic!

So yesterday in Boots there were a few clearance items and I ended up taking home a shade of foundation which was a tad too dark for me - well in the Winter anyway - it's probably ok in the Summer as I tan easily!

This is me after using 17 Natural Radiance Foundation in Caramel - as I said a good look if I have a tan - but in Winter it makes me look like an Ooompa Loompa. Even for 50p I wouldn't wear it like this.

Me after using Virgin On eStep Face Base in Ivory - I'm definitely not an ivory shade either so you can see how this tones down the darkness of the foundation. It was just a test as I wasn't certain it would look right - but it actually did and I would fee like I could leave the house now lol.

Hope this helps someone out there who has tested foundation or powder and then got home to find it doesn't match their skin. It can be used both ways - if your foundation is too light use a darker powder. If your powder if too light use a darker foundation like I did!!

What do you think? Have you ever done this and just thrown the product away??

Models Own

I went to pick up my second News of the World today and my supermarket are all sold out :( does anyone have the 25% off code - which is mainly what I was after...?

Thanks all! xoxo

Colourful NOTD

This NOTD reminds me of sweeties! Probably why I like it so much hehe.

I used: Fairy Cake, Catwalk Couture, Sherbert Lemon, Royal Indigo and Orange Soda

I think this is really fun look, and hope it lasts a while as I'm meeting up with some friends over the weekend! The varnishes themself are quite cheap - I think I got them on offer - 3 for £5. For the cost they are great quality. What do you think? xoxo

Giveaway...

...coming soon, I have just placed an order with Model's Own and will let you know what the prizes will be shortly!! Please invite your friends to become followers to have a chance of winning :) xoxo

Still need ideas...

...on how to store my shoes!!!

Look at them all - it's crazy! I'm desperate to start wearing them more often rather than sticking to the same pair of shoes everyday...

Requests

Hi everyone - I've been blogging for quite a while now, just over 6 months, and still haven't received any requests. I'd like to hope that my hints and tips are helping some of you out there? And I'd like to offer more specific help.

So if you have any parties etc coming up that you need a makeup look for, if you need a nail polish look, or to have an outfit put together for an occasion, or want recommendations on certain products - email me: seetheworld@hotmail.co.uk

If you have any other questions then I will help the best I can! Look forward to hearing from you all xoxo