favourite makeup product of 2013

KAT VON D LOCK IT TATTOO FOUNDATION

This foundation has to be my favourite beauty product of 2013. This foundation is proper full coverage, it will cover any imperfections on your face. For the girls with perfect skin this may not be completely necessary but for girls like me with scaring or problem skin a full coverage foundation is an essential part of my make up collection. This foundation will cover up any imperfections and provides a flawless canvas for the rest of  your makeup. 

The foundation is extremely pigmented, it is made up of 21% pigment and it claims to have 24 hour wear. After going out clubbing one night and wearing it I fell asleep in my makeup which is pretty terrible for my skin and it was not until 24 hours later I purchased makeup wipes that I could take it off. It may of not looked as flawless as the time I put it on but it definitely stayed on my skin. This is one of the only foundations I can wear out clubbing or from the morning to night with it actually not moving and breaking up on my face. 

The foundation has not broken me out at all but my skin is not extremely sensitive. I would recommend the foundation for girls with more oily to normal skin as opposed to dry because the finish is matte/velvet and I would be concerned the thick texture would cling to dry patches on the face. There is 14 shades which is fantastic with a range of undertones that will suit all kinds of skin colours. I am in shade medium 54 for those who are medium complexion with yellow/beige undertones.

The bottle has a pump which is fantastic and helps not waste as much product, the pump dispenses a small amount of product so you do not feel as though you are wasting product. A little bit of the foundation goes a long way as the foundation is quite thick it is best to work fast and blend well. 

Personally I prefer to use my sigma flat top Kabuki brush to apply this foundation for the best results.

In summary I love this foundation, the full coverage and long wear is great for girls who need their makeup to last through a night out or full day and it is perfect for girls who are self conscious about their skin and want to go out feeling confident with a flawless face or even girls with perfect skin who just want a full coverage foundation. 

This foundation is not available from stores in Australia. I purchased mine on eBay and I think it cost roughly $50 which included shipping to get it to Australia from a seller called shmack-1975  a link to the item page is listed bellow. The seller was very helpful and fast to respond to my questions.

purchased from:

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/301010741830

Sincerely Ebony xo

Hair extensions before&after + review

BELLAMI HAIR EXTENSIONS

before & after

We were not all blessed with long and thick hair. My hair as seen in the photo on the left has been recently cut quite short because I didn't get a hair cut for over a year and my hair was left dead and split.  So my hair is now short but healthy. I love the look of long thick hair and anyone can achieve this look simply but adding in clip in extension. Clip in extensions are a lot more versatile than permanent hair extensions as you can customise the length depending on where you put them and depending on the style you are going for having this flexibility will give the nicest result in my opinion.

I use the Bellami extensions which can be purchased at:

www.bellamihair.com

I have the Bambina 160g 20' extensions.

But there are shorter, longer and thicker options available.

 My extension colour was done my a professional hair dresser so it's not one of the colours Bellami offers.

If you wish to colour your hair extensions my hairdresser recommended buying a dirty blonde set of hair extensions as it is easier to darken hair extensions than lighten them as they have already been processed by quite a bit of colouring products.

Bellami extension review

The extensions are double drawn meaning they are as thick at the top of the weft as they are at the bottom. This for me separates Bellami from all the other extensions I have purchased over the 3  years I have been wearing extensions. I have brought extensions off eBay for $60-80 and they have been stringy and thin at the ends. This will make it very noticeable that you are wearing extensions, and will not have any longevity. Since I have been wearing Bellami extensions I will constantly be told my hair is so thick and long and people are always surprised when I tell them that it is not my hair, but it is extensions. Bellami's feel amazing and do not need to be washed as often as other pairs I have owned. The team at Bellami are also very quick at responding to emails and also very friendly which makes being a customer a whole lot easier.

My extensions were $159.99 and although it may seem like a lot of money compared to prices on eBay it is really worth the money. It is important to invest in a quality set of hair extensions if you want them to look natural and last a long time.

I have tried multiple brands of hair extensions and nothing I have ever tried even comes close to Bellami. 

Sincerely Ebony xo

FASHION FAVOURITE OF THE MONTH.....

BANDAGE SKIRTS!!

My fashion pick of the month would have to be these V cut bandage skirts, I have accumulated 5 of them in the past couple of months with my pics being: Black, Silver, Hot pink, Lime Green and Red. 

These bandage skirts can be brought at many different stores and are usually the brand 'show pony' these are high quality bandage skirts, so they look expensive and will flatter your body. The skirts have a V cut at the front which makes them different to the average bandage skirt, I also love how these bandage skirts have the exposed zipper at the back. These skirts with a simple cropped top is perfect for a night out clubbing , or you could even chuck add a dressy top for a dinner date. I love how the skirts look on the body and the bright ones are sure to grab attention. I usually buy mine online as it is cheaper, usually $30-$40 when you would usually pay around $60+ in store. I love these bandage skirts rather then the typical bandage dress which you can only get one wear out of ( let's be honest ladies) I love that you can wear the skirts more then once by changing up the top, shoes and accessories. These bandage skirts are definitely my pick for the month, obsessed at the moment!! 

Sincerely Maree xo

Places to look: 

Search bandage skirt on the following...

Ebay

Gumtree