Easy Inexpensive Drugstore Makeup.

Hi Everyone!!
Summer is on it's way so you need to get those bold lipsticks out!
 I grudge spending money on high end bold lipsticks because I don't use them often enough to get my money's worth! That's why I adore drugstore lipsticks for these looks!

I wanted to Create a look with this Revlon Colour Burst Lip Crayon and because it is from the drugstore it inspired me to do a whole face tutorial using ONLY drugstore makeup!
I was pretty nervous to how it would look because Im always wary that they don't blend as well or don't last as long but I am happy to say that I proved myself wrong, I have made a post previously which I still believe in that it is not what you use but how you use it that matters!

I was very pleased with how this makeup look turned out and I hope you will be too, I created a full coverage foundation with a natural smokey eye & a bold coral/red lip. 

This is my first talk through video on youtube so I could speak about how I apply my makeup in a little more detail for you :)

Please watch and don't forget to subscribe to my channel for more beauty & lifestyle videos xoxo

Get to Know me

Hi everyone! I have been Blogging and Youtubeing for a while now, so I though I would let my followers and subscribers get to know me a little bit better.

I gathered some random questions on line to answer for you guys and I had a lot of fun making this video so I hope you enjoy it!
All of my answers are 100% honest and this video was definitely not rehearsed so I'm sorry if I take a while to find an answer to some of the questions.

Click the link below to watch my video I hope you enjoy me please like if you would like to see more videos like this on my channel!

Feel free to answer any of the questions yourself in the comments below I would love to hear your answers and get to know my followers better, and don't forget to subscribe to my channel!

1: What is your middle name?
2: Who is your male celebrity crush?
3: Who is your female celebrity crush?
4: What is your favourite song to dance to?
5: What is the last movie you watched?
6: Your favourite comedy movie?
7: What is your guilty pleasure?
8: What are your turn offs?
9: What are your turn ons?
10: Are you single or taken?
11: Last country you visited?
12: Name the country you live in?
13: Place you would like to live? 
14: What is your favourite colour?
15: Moment in a movie that makes you laugh?
16: Moment in a movie that makes you cry?
17: What is your favourite food?
18: What is your favourite quote?
19: Have you got any tattoos?
20: What is your biggest fear?
21: Most played song on your iPod?
22: When was the last time you cried?
23: Say something random about yourself?
24: What is your lucky Number?
25: Cats or dogs?

6 Inexpensive & Easy Steps for Clearer Skin & get rid of Dark Circles

Hi everyone!
Today I thought I should do a quick skincare post for you guys of steps I have taken & that has made my skin look like new!

Having suffered with mild acne while I was growing up I have never thought my skin looked nice, it has always had scarring, dark circles underneath the eye and just a very patchy look when I am barefaced.

Because I am such a makeup junkie and like everything looking flawless I now make sure my skin is always at its best it can be so I have a smooth blank canvas to work on.
I am also a big believer in starting anti ageing routines young to prevent any damage before it arises.
Taking care of your skin is a process you have to add to your daily routine and be patient with, miracles are not going to happen overnight but if you stick to it and make it part of your routine you will soon see results.

Here are my 6 steps to clearer & younger looking skin without spending too much money:

1. This is the obvious step, but cleansing your face before you go to bed is one of the
most important steps to clearer skin, I don't mean rubbing a baby wipe quickly and then your done unfortunately. You need to cleanse your skin properly with a mild soap & water (I highly recommend Crystal Clear Skin Soothing Gel) to remove any excess makeup, dirt or products from the skin.

2. After cleansing your face with soap & water you then need to take a makeup remover I am big on using natural products as I said because you know there is no crap in them and when it comes to your skin you do not need artificial crap on it. Apple Cider Vinegar is a brilliant makeup remover and is amazing at fighting acne, (I do recommend diluting it with water as it can sting around the eye area if applied neat) rub on your face with a cotton pad (you will be surprised how much makeup still comes off even ddo you cannot see it on your face after washing it)

3. Next I love using a Vitamin C serum, I always try to go for organic products because they are gentler on the skin and to me the less smell on the product the better, I hate using heavy perfumed products on my face as it is obviously not natural. Vitamin C helps boost collagen in the skin to make it appear firmer & also helps fade any pigmentation on the skin (dark circles, scars etc.) those are just two examples of its many benefits.

4. Next step is Hydrochloric Acid (sounds scarier that it is I promise) this is very big in the skincare industry at the moment, some people say it can reduce the look of fine lines & wrinkles, which is true, but only very effective if you inject it internally. However, if you like me are using it on top on the skin it is a great moisturiser it traps moisture in your face to keep it hydrated so it is great if you have dry skin, use it in moderation I tend to use this maybe 2-3 times a week. This step is definately optional, there is a lot of controversy weather it actually does anything if it is not injected into the skin but I deffinately feel it has made a difference to me so I am happy to use it every now and again.

5. The final step to my everyday skincare routine is Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and lots of it! This is the best moisturiser I have ever used. I smother my face in it and let it soak in, Olive oil is great because it penetrates deep into the skins surface and has many antioxidants, anti ageing elements & vitamins that help nourish and cleanse the skin. I even add olive oil to my bath occasionally and come out feeling so soft it is amazing! Use olive oil on your face and you will thank me in the long run trust me.

6. If your like me & suffer from dark circles underneath the eyes and have tried all the products in the world to try and get rid of them and they wont budge. Then you need to read this. Natural products have got rid of them for me and they are so simple to come across you will not believe.

Lemon: brilliant for brightening skin, just apply some lemon juice to the under eye area (or area that has dark pigmentation) being careful to avoid getting it into the eye and let it soak in repeat this process about 3 times a week and you will see them starting to fade.

Potato: yes, as crazy as it sounds potatoes can become a part of your beauty routine, cut it and apply the inside of the potato to the affected area for 5-10 mins and you will see a difference. So simple, inexpensive & effective

Orange peel: Next time you eat an orange do not throw away the skin, apply it underneath your eyes and let it sit for 10 mins as crazy as it sounds do this often enough and you will see results, the citric acid in orange peel has bleaching agents that can help get rid of pigmentation.

I hope you enjoyed these 6 easy steps to clearer fresher looking skin. I would like to add that everyone is different, these steps work brilliantly for me but does not mean that will be the case for everyone, you need to play around and try everything to see what works best for you. All I have to say is I highly recommend using natural remedies when dealing with your skin because too many harsh chemicals can not be good for it, I will have a detailed skincare video going up on my youtube very soon so Subscribe to my Channel & keep an eye out for it!

Thankyou for reading xoxo

How to French Braids with hair extensions

Hi everyone! Finally figured out how to get long & thick french braids using hair extensions and have done a tutorial on it for you all :)!

In this look I have used two wefts of Beauty Works hair extensions clipped into my hair.

Practice makes perfect when it comes to french braids so if you fail the first time do not worry it took me so long to be able to master it! If your like me and would do anything to have long hair naturally but it takes forever to grow this is a brilliant solution which will not damage your hair.

French braids are in fashion at the moment and its a brilliant way to look glam without putting the effort in, team the braids up with a hat for a casual look or dress yourself up and do your makeup ultra glam for a more formal look.

It is super easy to do & you will love it once you get the hang of it, it did take a few goes for me to master how to do it but i have tried to explain it as best as i can in the video for you!
Please also support & subscribe to my new youtube channel! Thankyou xoxox

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ROOM TOUR 2016 | Bedroom Tour @edithmair

Hi everyone! I finally recorded a room tour for you guys!

I am obsessed with my bedroom and have so much pride in it. It is my home, where I spend most of my time in, where I blog, Where i Youtube, Do my Makeup and sleep in.. everything I love!

I have tried my best to list where all the items are from so if you guys need to purchase anything it can make it a little bit easier for you, Some of the items I obviously do not remember where they are from but most pieces I do.

I have gone for a theme or white, yellow & lime green for my bedroom because it is light, fresh and simple. I have always been obsessed with simplicity when it comes to decorating so these colours are just perfect for me and my personality.

If you have any questions on any items or anything in general feel free to comment down below and I will get back to you :)! Please don't forget to subscribe to my channel and thank you for reading. I hope you enjoy my bedroom tour video xoxo

Best Foundation? Review.

Hi everyone!!

I know how hard it is when your looking to try a new foundation but just don't know which one to go for.. So here is my honest review on all the ones I currently own.

I have tried many foundations over the years, so feel free to ask me about any. However, this review is only on the ones i currently own. Please comment below I would love to hear which ones you would recommend and your faves! the next ones on my list are Makeup Forever Ultra HD & Armani luminous silk. 

Please bare in mind that everyone is unique, and different skin reacts differently to certain foundations, one foundation that might be amazing for one person does not mean that is going to be the case for you. Best thing to do while searching for a new foundation is go to a department store, get a colour match & ask if you can take a sample home to try out before spending money on it.

BENEFIT COSMETICS
Play Sticks - Jumprope - £26.50

I was so exited to try this product when I heard about it because it sounded like the ideal product to contour with.
It is the perfect colour its quite ash toned so ideal to create shadow. I mainly use this to contour my nose & forehead, because it is not much darker than my foundation shade so it is ideal to contour the areas of the face you do not want to look too harsh/warm.
This does not give an intense enough effect on the cheekbone for me it is not dark enough.
The product glides on lovely but you need to work fast with it as it dries quickly & matte. Blend into the face with a damp beauty blender for best effect. I would recommend this product.

REVLON
Photoready HD Foundation - £8.99

This foundation is one of my favourite
drugstore foundations. It is very affordable and has great coverage, it does not dry too matte which I like and lasts reasonably well on the skin.
Can be a little bit heavy for daily wear I would recommend using this for when you want a more full coverage look.
The only downside to this product is when you finish it there is no way to open the container to get what is left of the foundation out the pot so I feel a lot of the product goes to waste when it does not pump out anymore. I would recommend this product.

SMASHBOX
Studio Skin Foundation - £29.00

LOVE this foundation! This is currently my absolute favourite. The coverage is brilliant and it lasts all day long it claims 15 hour wear and it is true. What I love about it the most is it does not dry matte, it leaves your skin looking hydrated and gives it a nice glow without looking too wet & sticky.
One layer of this is enough to cover all your imperfections but does not look cakey on the face at all, it is build able for an absolutely flawless look build up the coverage with two coats.
Another thing I love is when you order this foundation off smash box website you get to choose two free samples of their other products swell and the samples are always a great size and lasts ages. I only have good things to say about this product as it is my current favourite.

NARS
Sheer Glow Foundation - £31.00

This is the first foundation I bought after I stepped out of my MAC comfort zone. Unfortunately I was disappointed, this foundation is even called sheer glow but on my face it was very dry and matte. My skin is quite dry anyway so anything matte just goes patchy on me. I tried spraying MAC Fix+ on my face too add a bit more of a sheen to the skin but it just made the foundation separate and did not agree with it. Coverage is good, and the colour was a perfect match, but the product itself just did not work for my skin. I would not recommend this, especially for the price.

MAYBELINE
FIT Me - £7.99

I have always been skeptical on buying drugstore foundations because I have tried so many bad ones in the past. However I do not want to be using my High End makeup for work, running errands etc. Also after trying the Revlon Photoready I thought id give another brand a go. This foundation is great for daily use, nice sheer coverage & blends really nicely. I do have to apply two coats of it to stop it from being streaky while applying with a brush though because it is quite thin & liquid like. When i wear it by the end of the day my face is a little bit patchy but it is ideal for me to wear to work. Its a good foundation for the price and to wear for a short period of time but if you need full coverage and it to last all day, this will not be the one for you.

MAC COSMETICS
Studio Sculpt - £25.50

If your looking for very full coverage this foundation is great! Very little product goes far and it blends lovely. It is not very long lasting because it never seems to set & not ideal to wear in hot weather because it feels like its melting off your face, it does stay quite sticky on the face so I would recommend setting it with some translucent powder. The packaging is great because you can really make sure you use every last drop of the product with it. This was the first foundation I ever tried from MAC therefore I have a soft spot for it and always find myself making sure I am stocked up because I love to mix a blob of it in with other foundations because the coverage is great.

BOURJOIS
123 Perfect - £10.99

I bought this because I have heard many people rave about the Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation, however they did not have my colour in stock at the time so I decided to go for this one instead. It did not work for me at all, it is very dry on the skin and does not blend well at all. The colour is very ashy/grey looking and just looks like patchy dirt on the face. It claims to have colour correcting particles in it but it just made my face a really horrible colour. I would not recommend this foundation to anyone.

MAC COSMETICS
Studio Fix Fluid - £22.00

When I first bought this foundation I fell in love with it. Great Coverage, Lasted really well & at the time I liked my face looking more matte so it was perfect. Downside with the packaging is you have to buy the pump separately (and it is pretty expensive for just a pump!) After time my skin must have changed because now this foundation does not work for me, I do not like the matte foundation look on myself anymore and it did start to go patchy after long hours of wear. My skin does change frequently and I have to chop and change my makeup to suit my skins needs quite often. I would recommend this foundation if you like a matte full coverage look.

EYES LIPS FACE
Flawless Finish Foundation - £7.50

When I ordered this I had to order it online because there is no store that stocks it near where I live but for the cheap price I gave it a go. Unfortunately the colour I ordered was way too dark for me and I did not use this foundation at all. However, I did have an idea one day and thought of using it to contour my face because it is too dark. It worked great blended brilliantly with a beauty blender for a nice soft contour. The foundation itself it quite thick & the pump it came with is not great because it tends to splat everywhere when you use the pump. Im yet to try this all over my face but i would recommend it for contouring.

How to keep your makeup organized

Keeping your makeup organized is so important! It keeps everything in good condition and makes it easier to find and know what you have to use while making yourself ready.

Here are some of the ways I keep my makeup organized:

The main thing is to get a decent size dressing table for the amount of makeup you own. Mine is from IKEA and I love it! I use a kitchen utensil holder to keep everything in different compartments so they are easy to find.

Acrylic lipstick holders are amazing to display your lipsticks and make it easy for you to grab them as you need them. These are available online I got mine off ebay they are great!

These are actually Candle holders & tooth brush holders that I bought from Dunelm. I filled them up with coloured sand so when I stick my brushes in they would not move about and look untidy. It is great to be able to see all your brushes and take them out and stick them back in as you need.

This is also from Dunelm and it is a box to keep Letters in but I thought it would be perfect to keep my everyday makeup palettes tidily on display.  

Pretty little boxes like these are ideal to organize your Blushes, Highlighter, eyeshadows & glitter that you use everyday it makes it easy to find the ones you need to use and look nice on top of your dressing table. Both these boxes are from Dunelm.

Bits and bobs like Hair products, deodorants & Nailpolishes used to always annoy me because they look untidy and I never had anywhere to keep them! But I came up with these ideas to keep them organized:

My Nail polish holder is actually a spice rack which I bought off eBay for £10 so it was cheap and looks lovely up on my wall. (I have linked a similar one to mine)

I got the boxes to keep my products tidy from The Range and they are handy to be able to put them back on display on the wall instead of them taking up room on my vanity.







The best way to keep things organized is have places for everything to go and put them back every time you use them. Be creative while looking for items and think what you could keep in them even if they are not actually made for makeup. xo