Guess Who Forgot Their Make-up? - #Chicandstylish #LINKUP

Good morning my friends.
How are you all?
With Storm Ciara really taking hold these past few days, the weather has been quite awful really.  Although I haven't been put out at all and have still managed to go about my daily business without any trouble, but it's so blooming cold I just want some nice calm weather to arrive, not sure that will happen because we have Storm Denis on the horizon - oh well my Spring buys will have to wait & I'll just have to put all my jeans, jumpers and boots to good use - which is fortunate as I managed to get the Monsoon boots I'd been after! 😜
If you follow my IG stories you might have seen my huge mistake on my recent holiday skiing in Sestriere.  It wasn't until I was going through security at the airport that I realised I hadn't packed my makeup bag ... not a single thing!  No foundation, no eye-shadow, no concealer or any brushes!  I was so mad, the only thing I had hidden in my bag was an old lipstick that had just about nothing left!  Guess where I spent the next half hour!  Yes looking for replacements!  I managed to get away with the minimum amount along with a lovely set of brushes (hubby said I'd done it on purpose - lol)  Read on to find what I did buy - along with my favourite bottle of perfume Donna by Valentino. 😃

This is a sponsored & gifted post, however these are 100% my own honest comments.

On Saturday night I'm out to a house party (ohh that sounds young eh?) It's a family birthday so will be spending the night at their house having fun.  As you all know I love to dress up and nearly always wear a dress.  I'm a big fan of 'going to town' when I go out, always have done.  It's all about the hair, make-up, dress and accessories.  These intriguing Magnetic False Eyelashes from False Eyelashes will be making an appearance, as long as I can get them on. There's a strip for the top and one underneath - they sit around the top lash and stay in place because of the magnetic strip.  Included is a complimentary applicator to make the job easier however they have been tricky to say the least but once on - they stay on! I like the fact there's no messy glue with them and they just simply slip them off when you've finished wearing them & you can re-use them which is a big plus!  Complimenting my eye makeup perfectly. (Will load a photo in due course).

It wasn't until I was going through security at the airport that I realised I hadn't packed my makeup bag ... not a single thing! 

False Eyelashes have a big selection of eyelash enhancements from whispy strip lashes to full on voluminous minx lashes.  They sell everything you can imagine for the eyes and eyebrows, makeup brushes, eyelash curlers you name it they have it!

I try to always use some kind of foundation, be it a full coverage, tinted day cream or a slick of tinted glow.  My Nivea 24h tinted moisture cream has an SPF 15 in it and is my go-to lots of times.  They have two tones, a light and dark - I buy both, mixing them occasionally to get just the right shade.
I found the best option for the rest of my makeup was this wonderful No 7 Nude to Night Palette - it's got a blusher, bronzer, highlighter and 6 eyeshadows.  It's been nice to work my way around the palette since getting back from skiing.

Another new addition, thanks to me 'forgetting' my beauty bag are these amazing brushes from Eco Tools.  There's an assortment of five brushes, having put all of them to good use, I'm very impressed with them. I have plenty of different brushes on my dressing table, some are really good others are cheaper and not so good.  When I bought these I've had the opportunity to sort through and get rid of the worst ones.  These brushes are 100% cruelty and vegan free. They are soft to touch and really do a great job of making my routine much easier.  Although I'm a little annoyed at the fact I paid just under £20 for mine (at the airport) when these via the link are a mere snip at half the price!!! But I'm really pleased with them and they did help my out in my time of need!

You may remember on my last post I mentioned I'd been looking at some YouTube channels.  Well this product was recommended so I just had to see for myself.  Maybelline Instant Anti-Age Eraser is magnificent.  I've used it on my lips, under eyes, eyelids and cheekbones - it works a treat.  I just dab it on and smooth with my finger tip, it seems to just melt into place.  I'm so happy that my lipstick has stayed on much longer than normal, along with the fact I can trace outside my natural line to add extra depth to my lips.  I also noted both applying extra lip cream and balm AND massaging them throughout the day really improves the look of them - they do look healthier and fuller.

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Most favourite from last week is ..... Tatiana - My Fabulous Forties.  She's styling a dreamy monochromatic white look.  I really want to copy this style, but just need the pieces to start with!  Watch this space comes to mind.

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