That 90s lip

I am a fan of this simple new trend made popular by Kylie Jenner, it involves a dark nude lip shade and lip liner around the lips. 

(photo taken from internet)

I have tried to recreate this look using Estée Lauder in shade 'Desirable' lipstick and Rimmel exaggerate lip liner in shade 'Eastend Snob'. By the way at  only £3.99 this retractable lip liner really is a must have - such great colour and staying power. The liner has an almost waxy texture and worn alone all over the lips can give a real matte look, I like to use a lipstick on top to give a more glossy look.

I also love this Lauder lipstick - very nourishing and feels lovely to apply. Have reviewed it in more detail in my post 'Estee Lauder Haul'.

(another photo taken on my phone to show without flash the true colour - more mauve/dark nude)

I love this nude/pink/brown lip, and although in the photos (with a flash) it looks quite pink, In real life it is defiantly more mauve.

There is still speculation over weather Kylie has had lip fillers to enhance the shape and size of her lips however this lip combo certainly enhanced the look of  my lips and made my lips look fuller, I only overdrew my lips slightly with the lip liner.

It can  be worn with a simple smokey eye or winged eyeliner, matte skin with some contouring and this make up look is quickly becoming a favourite of mine.

Does anyone else wear this look and what products do you use to recreate it?

Love,

Emily xxx

Pointy nails - love or loath them?

 I have to do a short post on my love for pointy/stiletto nails.  For a while now I had been thinking of changing my square tip acrylic nails for 'pointy' nails - Much loved by Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Lana Del Ray and many more celebs,  after looking on Instagram and Pinterest at endless colours and designs I decided to take the plunge and get myself some claws!!!

 

My new nails <3 In OPI 'Sweet Heart' - this shade is the perfect pinky/nude.

 

 

And I love them ♥ I prefer the shape much more to squares and I personally think they look more elegant, they also suit my hand shape (I have long thin fingers and the nail suits the shape of my hands - or so the nail technician said)
I don't find any difficulties in wearing them, typing on a keyboard was slightly hard to get used to but I don't struggle, and I find using a touch screen phone is fine.

I know they are in fashion at the moment and perhaps soon they wont be on trend, but I am loving them and will continue to keep the pointy nails while I have acrylics on!

What's your opinion on pointy nails? Do you Love or Loath them?

Here are some of my favourite colours and designs I have seen on Pinterest, maybe they'll inspire you...
(All photos below have been taken from Pinterest and are NOT my own images -  I have simply used them as inspiration)

 

Below are Nude coloured nails which are probably my favourites - So wearable and easy for day to day wear! Love them all 

 

 

 Below are some slightly bolder colours, but I love them also - the red is gorgeous, the black  I know isn't everyones cup of tea but I love it (Especially for Autumn) and the white looks really simple and classy.

 

Love,

Emily x