Hot Right Now - Neutral Goddess.

I am loving the taupe trend at the moment! Celebrities such as Olivia Palermo, Kim Kardashian, Gigi Hadid and many more have sported this very neutral chic makeup look from the red carpet to front row at fashion week.I think that this palette of gold, mauves, and brown with lovely natural skin is something anyone can wear. It's simplicity is what draws me to it the most, I can totally see myself wearing this to university as well as for a dinner or something. So I created a mood board type thing using some pictures that really inspired me with this look. It's slightly amateur but gives you guys an idea of where I was going with it!

Rose tones, and colour washed eyes was my favourite aspect of this look, so I used two shadows from the Smashbox Full Exposure Palette; the matte tan brown, and the peach shimmer shade. I wanted my eyes to be the emphasis, so adding liner and mascara really accentuated them without being too dramatic. I softened the eyes by keeping my brows very natural, and adding the same shimmer pink on the tear duct.  It was important for me to keep the skin looking very natural. All the pictures I took inspiration from showed natural sheen to the skin, and there wasn't any obvious contour or blush colours. To do this I stuck to cream products, I used Chanel Soleil de Tan to add some warmth and dimension to my face. Using Smashbox Halo Highlighter in Gold to add the all important glow and spritz some MAC Studio Fix Plus.  With the lips I of course I had to use MAC's Taupe lipstick! I added a Smashbox Always Sharp Lip Liner in Nude Medium to give it some extra life. I am obsessed with this colour, think I've been wearing it every day since I did this look! All in all, I am pretty convinced that this makeup trend is not going anywhere anytime soon. I suspect more and more celebrities are going to embrace their inner neutral goddess on the red carpet in the upcoming months. What do you guys think about this current craze?  Comment below with your thoughts!

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The Best of Highstreet: H&M

This is a new series i'm starting up on MakeupbyKrishie. It's basically my top ten finds from each high street brand for Spring/Summer. I really feel like the high street has pulled out all the stops this season, are you guys just as impressed as me? 

Well here are my best 10 picks from H&M's current collection;

Glamourous racer back, perfect beach dress for £19.99

Part of the Conscious Collection, this is one of my favourites I just love the detail on the neckline and the peplum waist. - £39.99 

Great lace skirt that can be incorporated in so many looks, for £24.99 you can really get your wear out of this one!

Subtle paisley printed trouser are perfect, comfortable way to wear the printed trend for anyone not used to wearing prints. - £14.99

This blouse is my absolute favourite piece in this collection, its so fashion forward and wearable with almost anything!
Definitely worth the £19.99

Also from the Conscious Collection, these printed trousers are such a lovely way of bringing some colour into your outfit, paired with a simple white blouse its bang on trend! - £24.99

Structure is another common trend in this season's collection, lots of well structure blazers are available but the shoulder detail on this meant it was my favourite out the lot. -  £29.99

These shorts are a refreshing change from the pastel colours that i've been seeing in most stores, love how it resembles Hawaiian prints without looking too out there - £12.99

I have yet to see kaftans available anywhere on the high street, and for that reason alone I think this one had to be included. Perfect over dresses, shorts, bikini anything really! - £19.99

Last but not least, I was really attracted to the bright green detail on these heels and the ankle strap really keeps in with this season's trend - £29.99

So these are my favourite ten picks from H&M's current collections for Spring/Summer. I have so say I am really impressed in what they have in store, there were quite a few things I was torn between. I think it's safe to say that i'll be going back there when payday comes!

xoxo

Disclaimer: All pictures were taken from H&M.com and are not my own. 

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Product Review: Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua

Price: £36

Pros:

- Perfect for spring/summer because its so light on the skin

- Looks incredibly natural in daylight and photographs

- Medium coverage but build able

- Has a dewy finish which i LOVE

- Water-based so is less harsh on the skin (I actually think my skin improves when I use this foundation)

Cons:

- Quite pricey at £36 for 30ml

- Lasting power isn't amazing (but is longer if finishing powder is used on top)

- When applied initially looks a little too light, but after 10/20 mins it sets to the right colour

I think it's safe to say that the Pros definitely outweigh the Cons, I absolutely love this foundation and I know a lot of youtube beauty gurus have raved about this product too. There are a lot of foundations out there now that have adopted the water-based formula, so if you're not so keen on spending a hefty £36 pounds here some alternatives you can try:

Illamasqua Skin Base Foundation - £26

Estee Lauder Invisible Fluid Makeup - £27

MAC Face and Body Foundation - £25

I strongly recommend that you try a water based foundation for this spring/summer, you will love the results just as much as I do!

xoxo

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Look of the Day: Hot Pink

I am in LOVE with hot pink lips right now! This look is perfect for everyday, but for those of you who aren't comfortable wearing such a bright colour during the day can wear this at night too, just add some more liner on the eyes or lashes!

Products Used:

Face

Chanel Vita Lumiere Aqua - B50 (Sienne)

Maybelline 24hr Super Stay Concealer - Light/Medium

Sleek Luminous Pressed Powder

MAC Studio Careblend Pressed Powder - Medium/Dark

MAC Archie's Girls - Veronica's Blush

Eye

MAC Temptation (Corner & Crease)

MAC Amber Lights 

L'oreal Super Liner - Black

L'oreal Volume Million Lashes - Black

Lips

Revlon Super Lusterous Lipstick - Wild Orchid

Who else is rocking this hot pink trend? :)

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Steal, Splurge or Something Special?

This season's biggest trends in accessories by far has to be the chunky chains. They make the simplest of outfits bold and add that extra glamour for an elegant evening. 

The real question however is what would you pay to keep with this current trend?

STEAL: H&M £12.99

 SPLURGE: Zara £22.99

SOMETHING SPECIAL: Isabel Marant £160

So which one would you go for?

Disclaimer: Pictures courtesy of H&M.com, Zara.com and Net-a-porter.com

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Pink Pout Picks.

I'm in love with this seasons hot pink lip trend, paired with natural skin and simple eye makeup its perfect for a bold daytime look, add some liner and mascara and it'll take through to night! 

 MAC Chatterbox - Lovely matte pink lasts all day and perfect for an evening, looks great with a soft smokey eye!

MAC Lustering - Perfectly sheer enough to wear during the day as well as night. The orange undertones mean it'll suit bronze and golden eye makeup well.

MAC Supreme Sheen  Zen Rose - Love this one! Its soft and lasts all night, blue toned so it's great for fair skins and make a real statement. 

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