Alarah Clothing Catalogue! | Tops & Crops | SA14 range

Hi Everyone! We have recently set up a clothing company called Alarah (like our blog).  You can find us on Instagram at @Alarahclothing where some of our recent products can be seen.  To order a top or crop top email us at alanandsaz@gmail.com with your size, color, design and crop details (cropped or not and how much) and we will come back to you with details on how to pay and how long it should take to get to you.  We are currently only selling to the UK and tops will cost £8 or 2 for £15.

festive shopping | ootd + fotd

Hello! Oh my sorry it's been ages since I have posted - I have literally been so so busy, who knew A-Levels had so much work ay.. 

Anyway today I went shopping for christmas decorations with my Mum and Sister at a garden centre near us. 

 I absolutely love it in there - there's so many christmassy things and we bought quite a bit which I am looking forward to putting up (when it's nearer to christmas of course...)

So here is what I wore and how I did my makeup for when I was out today!

FOTD

Face Makeup

Rimmel Face Primer

 Mac select cover up concealer | Shade 'NW25'

Collection lasting perfection concealer | Shade 'Light'

Benefit Hello Flawless Oxygen Wow Foundation | Shade 'Ivory - I'm Pure 4 Sure'

Collection pressed powder | Shade '02 Tender Touch'

Glow Fusion Bronzer | Shade 'Golden'

Lips

Topshop Lipstick | Shade 'Wicked' (only put on lightly)

Sephora Glossy Gloss | Shade 'maple syrup'

Eye Makeup

Sleek 'Ultra Mattes Darks V2' palette | 

Shade 'Pillow Talk' on inner corners and browbone

Shade 'Paper bag' in crease and used to fill in eyebrows

Shade 'Noir' on outer corners

Rimmel waterproof eye definer | Shade '261 Noir'

Soap and Glory Thick & Fast mascara | Shade 'Super jet black'

OOTD

I love plaid so decided to wear this red one today as I thought it looked rather festive!

Plaid Shirt | Republic (Now called USC)

Grey Acid Wash Jeans | Topshop

I also wore some white converse from Converse.co.uk (I think)

Anyway thats everything! I hope you enjoyed this post and let me know in the comments if you would like reviews on anything mentioned in this post!

I hope you have all had a good weekend, 

Let me know below your favourite fashion trend for Autumn!

Alanah 

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FOTD

Hello, the other day I went to my friends house for dinner, and she told us all to dress posh, so I thought I'd share what make-up I wore as it was something a bit different, to how I normally wear my makeup.

 Face

Estee Lauder | Double Wear Foundation

Collection | Ever Lasting Perfection Concealer

Collection | Pressed Powder

Jean Paul Gaultier | Bronzer

Eyes

Front Cover Eyeshadow | Blush (Lid)

Front Cover Eyeshadow | Chocolate Truffle (Crease & Outer Corner)

Front Cover Eyeshadow | Blanc de Blanc

Maybelline | Expression Kajal Gentle Precision Eyeliner | 35 White (Waterline)

Seventeen | Make Your Mark Precision Eyeliner Pen

Benefit | They're Real Mascara

Lips

Flutter | Lipgloss (Nude)

Comment whats been your current staple eye shadow color lately

Sarah

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My new beauty buys | Haul | Topshop, Rimmel, Collection etc

Hello! So in the last couple of days I have bought a few little beauty bits (mainly makeup) that I would like to share with you.  I have a few lip products, a blush, a nail varnish, a concealer, an eyeliner and some makeup wipes.  If I have tried out the product I will let you know what I think, if I haven't yet then let me know if you would like a review in the future!

Hope you enjoy this!

1. Rimmel Lasting Finish Matte Lipstick by Kate Moss | Shade '107'

£5.49

I got this lipstick my local pharmacy and I had no idea they sold Rimmel in there so was quite happy when I saw a little Rimmel booth. 

 I have never tried a Kate Moss lipstick before so I decided to try this one. 

 I absolutely love the dark red color for Autumn and Winter as I don't think I am confident enough to wear a bright red.  

I haven't really worn this out yet but I have tried it and it comes out beautifully on the lips, very pigmented but easy to make a little subtler by dabbing it on with my finger.

Definitely worth a look in store if you are looking for a lip color for Autumn/Winter.

(It also smells like watermelon which is nice!)

2. Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer | Shade 'Fair 1'

£4.19

Bet you've all heard about this concealer... definitely very raved up in the beauty community.  Now I was with Sarah when I bought this and I knew it was one of her holy grail items so I decided to try it (even though I love my Rimmel Wake Me Up Concealer).  There was a 3 for 2 deal in boots going on so I couldn't help but buy it...

I haven't used it properly yet as I am still finishing my current concealer, but from what I have tried out - it seems like it does a very good job at concealing!

Although the tube is quite small compared to other concealers out there.

3. Natural Collection 'Blushed Cheeks' Blusher | Shade 'Rosey Glow'

£1.99

As there was a 3 for 2 on in boots I decided to look at Natural collection as they are pretty cheap. 

 I had heard there blushes are surprisingly good and pigmented and when I swatched them I found it was true!

 I decided to pick this color because it's a dark pink and perfect for Autumn.  I don't really wear blush much so hopefully this will help me wear it a little more.

Beautiful color though, definitely recommend buying one of these!

4. Natural Collection 'Eye Lines' Eye Liner | Shade 'White'

£1.99

I mainly got this because I was looking for something else for my 3 for 2 deal however I do like to wear white eyeliner on my lower waterline so I thought I may as well pick it up.  

Also, as it is Natural Collection it doesn't effect my eyes (as they're quite sensitive and react to some eyeliners).  

The white comes out nicely on the waterline and definitely brightens my eyes however it doesn't seem to last that long so I have to top it up during the day.

5. Topshop Velvet Finish Lipstick | Shade 'Wicked'

£8.00

You may have seen this in my recent post 'My Beauty Wishlist' and now I can tick it off of my wishlist! To be honest it is fairly similar to the Kate Moss one, its just a more purpley color which I think I actually prefer with my skin tone.  

This is my first Topshop lipstick and I only got it today but I love it, it goes on to my lips (with a little bit of blending with my finger) perfectly and it looks very nice with my hair color (I think..).

It looks lovely for the Autumn and Winter so I am looking forward to wearing this a bit more!

6. Topshop 'Matte Nails' Nail Varnish | Shade 'Light Brizzle'

£6.00

I have always wanted to try a Matte nail varnish and I do not own a grey nail varnish at all, so I thought this one was perfect for meee. 

 And for the upcoming season I think this is a nice neutral color to wear.

  I haven't worn this yet as I only got it today but I may do a NOTD with this soon as I am hoping it will look nice.

7. Topshop 'Gloss' Lipgloss | Shade 'The thrill of the chase'

£4.00 (But I got it for free!)

At the moment in my local Topshop (Probably in others as well) you get a free lipgloss if you spend over £15 on makeup.. so I did!

 I got a bright pink because I know it doesn't actually come out this color but I just thought it looked really cool in the tube.  

I haven't really worn this yet.. I am just happy it was free haha, love a freebie!  It's not stick on my lips at all (so far) so I am guessing this will be a nice lip gloss to throw on over a pink lipgloss.

8. Topshop 3 in 1 Face Wipes

£2.00

I got these because I needed an extra £1 to get a free lipgloss haha, these were the cheapest thing there so I thought why not ay.  I haven't actually got any makeup wipes at the moment because I don't tend to use them (I mainly use Cleanser and toner).  However I will probably be lazy now and use them, I haven't tried them yet but I shall let you know how they are soon if you like!

Thank you for reading! I hope you enjoyed it, sorry it was a pretty long post. Let me know in the comments if you would like to see a review of any of these items.  Hope you all have/had a good day.

Alanah

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Disclaimer: I paid for all of these items out of my own money, I am not sponsored by any of these companies and all opinions are my own.

My Beauty Wishlist | Autumn/Fall 2013

Hello! Hope you are all goood, sorry I haven't posted in a couple days - I am soo busy with college its crazy.  So anyway, today I have my wishlist of beauty products that I have been wanting to try/get my hands on in time for the Winter.  Hope you enjoy!

Obviously I couldn't take photos myself as I do not yet own them, photo credits will be listed underneath.

1. Mac Lipstick in the shade 'Sandy B'.

I've only owned 2 Mac lipsticks in my life and I've somehow managed to lose both of them.. typical me really.  'Sandy B' was the first one i bought and I loved it so now I am looking to buy myself another one.

On the website it is described as a 'light shell pink' and it is a 'Frost' lipstick.  I really like this because it creates just the right amount of sheen to your lips along with a 

very natural color.

2. Sleek EyeShadow I Divine Palette in 'Oh So Special'

I absolutely love Sleek eyeshadow palettes and so far I own 2 (woooo) which i use regularly.  This palette contains some girly shades such as pinks and purples. 
 I want this palette because I don't really wear pink on my eyelids and I would like to give it a try.  I also really love the look of the dark blues and purples in this palette.

3. Topshop Highlighter in 'Crescent Moon'
I saw this highlighter reviewed on Jane from poptartsbeauty blog and it looks really pretty.  I have never really owned a decent highlighter and I think this one looks perfect for £9 with student discount to give highlighters a try!

4. Topshop Lipstick in 'Wicked'
This color is soo perfect for Winter, I've been looking for one this color so I am very much looking forward to buying this.  I have also never tried a Topshop lipstick and I have heard very good things about them so I will let you know how it is.

5. Babyliss Pro Perfect Curl
I dont actually own a curling iron - which is surprising considering I curl my hair a lot, but I just use a straightening iron!  That does work however sometimes hair gets a bit stuck and I have been on the look out for a curler, this new one seems soo fun to be honest.  It makes perfect curls, sucks your hair up in to it and is super fast (so I've heard) so what more would I want! Haha, anyway this item is rather expensive so will definitely have to be one I save up for - but it definitely looks worth it.

6. Bourjois Volume Glamour Max Mascara
My Mum has this mascara and I love it so much, it works really well on my eyelashes and gives them loads of volume.  I hadn't really heard much about this mascara before but for me it gave lots of volume and the brush really spread apart my lashes making sure they weren't clumpy.  So I am looking to buy this, actually copying my Mum for once!


Thank you for reading, that is everything on my wishlist for the current time!
Please let me know if these products are good.

Also could anyone recommend me a good bronzer, I am currently looking for a new one, Thank You!

Alanah
xxx

Disclaimer:  I am not associated with any of the brands mentioned in the post, all opinions are my own and none of the photos used are owned by me.

Photo Credits
1 - http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk
2 - http://www.sleekmakeup.com/
3 - http://www.topshop.com/
4 - http://www.topshop.com/
5 - www.besthairbrands.com  
6 - http://www.bourjois.co.uk

What in my Makeup Bag

Hello, so here's what I've been keeping in my makeup bag recently. Its what I've been using recently at the moment, so I hope you like the post.

I got this makeup bag as a gift for my birthday around 2 or 3 years ago, I really like it but it it starting to get a bit dirty, I'm hoping to get a ted baker one because they look lovely, and they're waterproof with a shiny outer covering, so if you get any makeup stains on it, you can just wipe it off.

(To see the Ted Baker I'm hoping to get click: here)

 Pure Essentials | Facial Makeup Wipes

These are just for makeup emergencies, you never know when you'll need a wipe, they do come in handy more than you think!

 Real Techniques | Expert Face Brush

I use this too blend my foundation and concealer

 Bare Minerals | Foundation Brush

Although this is a foundation brush, I like to use this to apply blusher, it fits perfectly on the apples of my cheeks and picks up the perfect amount of blush.

 Club Works | Blusher

I used to use this a lot a while ago, and rediscovered it. Its a lovely deep pink colour that perfect for Autumn/Winter

 Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation | Ivory Biege

I got this foundation sample the other day, a review of it will be up tomorrow.

Clinique | Powder Brush

I use this to apply my powder, I like it as it doesn't pick up a lot of product, so when you apply the powder your still left with dewy looking skin.

 No7 Eyeshadow | Truffle

I wore this eyeshadow the other day, see my FOTD post wearing it here

Avon Palette | Purple Haze

I've been loving this palette recently, I've been trying to be a bit more daring with colored eyeshadow, and I'm loving encourporating purple.

I created a look using this palette in a post, see it here

Collection Concealer | Medium (3) 

I've spoken about this concealer a lot, and haven't ever found one as good, you can purchase it in Superdrug or Boots for about £4

 Flutter Lip Gloss | Pink

I love these lip glosses again they were a gift, and they're not sticky at all just add a touch of gloss and look stunning on the lips.

 Bourjois | Liquid Liner

I love this product so much but I think its been discontinued as I cant find it anywhere, I'm also running out, please comment which liner you think I should buy next and if I should buy gel or liquid. I did a post on showing you how I create a winged eyeliner, see it here.

 Collecting pressed power | Tender Touch 02

I love this powder and I purchased it with Alanah (who has the same) it controls the oils on my skin, without making me look overly matte, it was also very cheap at £1.99 in Superdrug.

 Benefits | They're Real Mascara

This is the best mascara I've ever tried I naturally have quite long eye lashes naturally, but this mascara just gives the lots of volume, and doesn't clump my lashes together.

 Flutter Lip Gloss | Nude

Same as the pink shade I again love this product, its nice to wear over a nude lipstick and has the perfect consistency.

 Real Techniques | Shading Brush

I bought this product not too long ago and its great for putting eyeshadow onto your lids. I've also found this to be quite good at blending, so its almost a 2 in 1 product, obviously a blending brush would be better, but maybe if you don't want to fork out for different brushes or just getting started on your makeup collection, this would be a great product to purchase.

 ME | Bronzing Shimmer

I like this product more in the summer, or for party's it just add's a touch of shimmer to your skin, not the perfect product for autumn and winter but I love this because what girl doesn't love shimmer.

 Max Factor Kohl Pencil | 020 Black

I don't normally wear black eye liner on my water line, as it makes my eyes look very small, however I quite like to wear this on my lower or upper lash line, as it makes my eyelashes appear thicker and fuller. I don't wear this often but I keep it in my makeup bag rather than my draw as its small, and I think I may loose it if I place it anywhere other than my bag.

 No7 | Antique Rose

I've again recently rediscovered this product and it looks lovely on the lid, the great thing about this is its not overly vibrant so you could get away with this for school if your not aloud to wear much makeup.

Hope you like this post, sorry it was long 

Comment your staple makeup product in your Makeup bag at the moment

Sarah

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FOTD | Fall/Autumn Makeup look

Hello! Here is my makeup look for today, my eyes reminded me of Autumnal leaves.. so I thought I would share it haha, hope you enjoy.

Face

Maybelline 'Fit me' Concealer | Shade '25 medium' (Under eyes)

Rimmel 'Wake me up' Concealer | Shade 'Ivory'

Collection pressed powder | Shade '02 Tender Touch'

Benefit blush | 'Dandelion'

Avon glow bronzing powder | Shade 'Medium Riviera'

Rimmer face primer

Eyes

MUA Eyeliner | Shade 'Forest Green'

Rimmel waterproof eye definer | Shade '261 noir'

Old palette from 'Next' | Champagney color on inner eyelid

Sleek Ultra Mattes V2 Darks Palette | Shades 'Fern' on outer corner, 'Paperbag' on outer corner/crease and 'Pillow Talk' on inner corner.

Soap and Glory Thick & Fast Mascara | Shade 'Super jet black'

Jean Paul Gaultier Brow Definer Pencil | Shade '2'

Lips

Kiko Smart Lipstick | Shade 'Light Pink'

Sephora Glossy Gloss | Shade 'Maple Syrup'

Hair

I curled my hair using a babyliss straightening iron and used Tresemme heat protect spray before.

Soo, this is what I am wearing to college, I hope you like it.

Link below any makeup looks you have created for Fall/Autumn, I would love to have a look!

Alanah

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How To | Winged Eyeliner/Cat Eye

Today I'm going to do a 'How To' post, I thought I'd show you how I apply my winged eyeliner. Just to let you all know I am not a professional in makeup or how to apply eyeliner, this is just how I apply it, and I find it easiest, hope you enjoy.

I'm going to show you how to create this

I use the bourjois liquid liner to create a winged eye liner. I love this product and find it so easy to use, its sadly been discontinued but any liquid liner with a thin brush would do. Mine is jet black because my mascara is also this shade, so it matches best.

Step 1 | clear eyes

I apply my eye makeup after applying concealer to my face. Make sure all your eye makeup has been removed from the day before, this will give you a clear base to see where to apply the line easily. 

 Step 2 | start of application

 What I like to do is apply the liner in the center of the eye first. I then just find it easier to attach the wing this way later on. I make the eye very thin, and start by dabbing the brush horizontally against my lash line. Remember to not add to much product to the brush, you can always add on, but cant always remove.

Step 3 | Extend and flick

Next I like to extend the the line towards my tear duct. I apply thin with an even thinner line than what we used in the center, this is because it makes the liner look more realistic as towards your tear duct your lashes are smaller. After that I create the flick. I do this by following my lower lash line and bringing it out with one single line (don't fill yet!)

 Step 4 | Complete the liner

I don't know whats happened to my eyes in this picture, they look so freaky!

Now you'll want to join the center line to the end of the flick that's attached to your lower lash line. Finally just connect the tip of the flick to the rest of the line by curving it out, finally just fill in the triangular shape and you should be done.

Sorry if that wasn't explained overly well, as i said I am no professional and their might be a certain way to apply a winged eye, but this way just works best for me. I admit this does take some practice, but its worth it because I love this look and its most definitely in for autumn and winter. I hope this helped in some way.

Sarah

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