Hello 2016....shall we try again?!

Pre lychee martinis and champers induced NYE haze. Not a drop was
had at this point. I am no less concerned than you about the ensuing hrs...

Hi Sparkles

Bit poor in 2015, wasn't I? Ah well, sure, shizz happens and then life goes on. In fact it was very much the going on-ness of life which distracted me from all things blog related in 2015.

Enough of that. Onwards in the march to simple, achievable beauty looks for the everyday and special occasions.

I think my theme for January will be "shopping my stash" because after a rather self-indulgent Christmas season it's time for some quiet, calm and frugality in January. So watch out for some empties, favourites and fails from the top, middle and bottom of my Alex chest of drawers (thanks Ikea for enabling my hoarding tendencies!)

Pic for your delectation - in case you missed the Insta - is my NYE look this year. Deets below if you're interested, but X-Pro II filter has distorted a wee bit, this was not a product light look.

For now, huge Happy New Year hugs and massive kisses from your slightly absent but ever loving Josephine

xoxo

Dia de los muertos - Sugar Skull make-up (first attempt) **PIC HEAVY**

Happy November Sparkles!

I had a relatively tame Halloween (make-up wise at least) so I thought I should make up for it a little with an attempt at a sugar skull look. I see a lot of those online but have never actually gotten around to trying them before - I got a little jealous of a representation by my lovely little L last night though, so thought I'd get cracking.

My parents firmly believe I'm bonkers as I was doing this throughout the X Factor and part of Downton Abbey. Then it was a quick few snaps on the iPhone and removed immediately. In truth matte eyeshadow isn't the most comfortable lip covering!

Pics and products used below. Happy viewing - love and hugs til next time

xx Josephine xx

Tutorial Thursday: Eyeshadow (1: basic shaping / shading) **PIC HEAVY**

Basic, shaped eye shadow placement. Subtle colours for liner focused look. 

Morning Chaps and Chapettes!

Per my earlier posts on liners, this is the kick off chapter in my second eye tutorial series which is going to be about eye shadow application options (following on from my basic eyeliner tutorial on Saturday - link here, and cat eye liner on Tuesday, here). That, and a few coats of mascara should see you right with any of the eye shadow methods I outline in the coming weeks.

How to Tuesday: Eyeliner application (2: Day to night / dramatic) **PIC HEAVY**

Morning readers!

Less subtle than my last version - a cat eye effect liner / flick. A personal fave. 

I hope you've been practicing your basic eyeliner technique - and hopefully gained a little more confidence in your chosen medium (pencil / gel / liquid) or even played with another kind or colour than usual.

I'm going to cover three basic looks over the course of the eyeliner series, which with some Googling you will easily be able to deviate from to cover off lots of different variations.