Makeup & Brush Dupes

If you have ever discovered a beauty item either online or in store, however found that it is no longer available or too expensive, it can be rather annoying. So I thought that I would share a few makeup and brush dupes that are accessible and work just as well.

Left to Right: Sleek Rose Gold blush, Maybelline Dream Mousse Eyecolour, Mac Paint Pot in Bare Study, Mac 217 brush, Sigma E25 brush and Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge 

Starting with the Sleek blush in Rose Gold, it is a great dupe for Nars blush in Orgasm. Nars can be expensive with a blush retailing for £22.50 compared to Sleek's £4.49. If you are looking for an alternative product with a similar finish and pigment, then Rose Gold is a perfect dupe. 

Next, we all love a good eyeshadow paint pot, for either a base for your eyeshadow or for a simple eye look if you are in a rush. Maybelline's dream mouse eye colour has a similar look to Mac's paint pot however can appear not as pigmented. Maybelline has brought out a line of Eye studio colour tattoo's that are available in numerous colours and resemble Mac's paint pot's extremely well, therefore could also be used as an alternative. The shade Barley Branded is much alike to Mac's Bare Study and is around £10 cheaper in price. 

Furthermore, Mac's brushes can also be a little expensive and Sigma provides brushes that are very similar and a great dupe. They are perfect for blending and applying eyeshadow and a good alternative. 

A great substitute to the beauty blender is Real Technique's miracle complexion sponge. Although they vary in appearance, both apply similar when damp.

Left to Right: Mac Creme Cup Lipstick, Rimmel Airy Fairy Lipstick. Seventeen Instant Glow Gold Bronze Shimmer Brick, Mac Mineralize Skinfinish Crystal Pink, Mac Mineralize Skinfinish in
 Goldstone and Seventeen Instant Glow Pink Bronze Shimmer Brick

I am always on the hunt for a lipstick that applies well and is pigmented. Mac's Creme Cup and Rimmel's Airy Fairy are similar in tone, both are a deep shade of pink and have a resembling finish.
Lastly, is Mac's mineralise skinfinish is comparable to Seventeen's shimmer brick.
Although the shimmer brick is not as pigmented, an alternative could be Bobbi Brown's shimmer brick, which is still sightly expensive however gives a more visible finish. A shimmer brick is a great product that can be used multi-purposley and gives a glowing look to your makeup. Good luck going on the hunt for your beauty dupes!

Recent Purchases

Faux leather backpack - Primark

Snake skin slip ons - H&M 

Basketball mesh front top - Primark 

Light wash skinny jeans - H&M 

Vogue magazine April 2014 

Spring/Summer 2014 Trends

This spring summer prepare to greet the return of a selection of much loved classics along with a few unexpected trends that are already infiltrating the shops and ready to wear. I just love when a new season arrives welcoming a whole new wardrobe. It can, however, be rather tedious keeping up; with so many to choice from it can really be quite a challenge to know where to start. Well you’re in luck!  Fortunately for you I have put together a few of my favourite spring/summer 14 trends and where exactly you can find them! 

Say hello to spring floral once again as bock prints are back. However more noticeable on the runways the paring of geometric patterns has hit the scene and their not shy of colour. 

From left to right: Mulberry, Richard Nicoll and Peter Pilotto

The full skirt, a classic trend is back and more elegant than ever. The glamorous 60’s throw back has graced the runway of Tracy Reese, Christian Dior and Roksanda Ilincic. It’s fair to say that this timeless look isn’t going anywhere.

From left to right: Roksanda Ilincic, Proenza Schouler and Tracy Reese 

 Mesh is a big trend on the spring summer runways. It is a daring look that oozes cool. Most notably on the runway white mesh was layered over a black bandeaux and black mesh was layered over white. It has appeared in the form of tops and skirts. This bold monochrome contrast has become one of my spring summer favourites. It gives off a sports luxe impression that it also very much on trend.

From left to right: Elizabeth and James, Milly and Vera Wang

Pastels have taken over for spring summer 2014, similar to last year; we just can’t seem to get enough of it. Chanel’s s/s 2014 Haute Couture collection showcased the pastel trend very well.

Chanel Haute Couture 

The iconic white button up blouse/shirt is not only a spring summer necessity but also an all year round wardrobe staple. It gives a look of instant sophistication or when paired with a slouchy jacket, it can look dressed down and effortlessly put together. This season designers have reinvented the garment with added neckties and embellishments.

From left to right: Rachael Zoe Collection, Viktor and Rolf and Preen by Thornton Bregazzi

My S/S high street ready to wear picks

Primark have launched their S/S 14 collection and they have gone all out on mesh

From left to right: River Island geometric leggings, River Island geometric jumper and Topshop full skirt  

From left to right: Topshop full skirt, Zara Pastel jacket and Zara Mesh style white blouse.