A Twist on Tradition

Hey Lovelies!!! How are you beauties doing? 

Saturday was a very hectic but fun filled day for everyone involved, my cousin got married and we partied like it was 1999...hehe. My day started at 4:30am as I had to get ready and  make my way to Essex before 9am to beautify the bride for her big day and thanks to milk of magnesia and Porefessional, my makeup stayed put for the whole day (15 hours to be exact).

My dress was designed by the talented Asake of Asakeoge and I absolutely love it. It is super fitted and well made, granted I couldn't move or sit down or eat much (which is a plus I guess) but it was everything I wanted the dress to be. If you haven't heard of Asakeoge before then check her out here and here.

Dress: custom made by Asakeoge

Shoes: Asos

Bag & Bangle: H&M

Watch & ring: Asos

Earrings: DIY by me

Lipstick: Sleek's Mystic

PS: stop calling me when am trying to blog....who know who you are lol 

xoxo

Beny

Red Cherry Lashes

Hey Lovely people!!! Hope you are all enjoying your weekend? 

Decided to do a quick post while watching the Wimbledon Final between Murray & Federer on my recent Red cherry Lashes  purchase. I got these from an eBay seller called Joy's Cosmetics, who sells a host of brands that are not easily accessible here in the UK at very reasonable prices. 

I purchased these 6 lashes for £6.61 including £5.09 for p&p which makes these extremely cheap and affordable. They are made from 100%  human hair, great quality and definitely re-usable. The bands are very thin with some being invisible which makes them very easy to apply and blend with your natural lashes.  

I will definitely recommend you to check out Joy's Cosmetics, am pretty sure you'll fall in love with it too.

Have a great Sunday Lovelies...

xoxo

Beny

Blog Awards and a lil' Chit Chat

Hey beauties!!! Hope you are all well and looking forward to the weekend as much as I am. Just got home from work and I am mad tired but very determined to do a post and catch up with u beauties on what's been going on over the past week or so. 


Two weeks ago, I received my first ever blog award (yayyy meeee) - the one lovely blog award - from the lovely Madiha (makeupjunkie)

 and while i was still celebrating this feat she gave me another one - the liebster blog award - not knowing what "liebster" meant i asked my friend "Google" who said it means beloved or dearest..awwww thank you so much gurl. I really really appreciate it. 

So the liebster blog award came with some rules: 

1. You must link back to the person who gave the award to you (as a small thanks). 

2. Post eleven things about yourself (the version I was given says this, I know some of the other versions don't. It's fun, play along!

3. Answer the questions the person giving you the award has set for you.

4. Create 11 questions for the people to answer that you have given the award to.

5. Choose people to give the award to and link them in your post.

6. Go to their blog and tell them.

7. You can't give the award back to the blogger who gave it to you!

Here we go....

11 Things

Before I begin, I'll like to apologise for my list not being 11. really hate talking about myself in any situation so i know this will be very hard for me...

1. born in Nigeria, Anambra babe (Igbo kwe nu)
2. full first name is Binyelum (there's a prize if you can pronounce it correctly lol)
3. I cry when I laugh...I've been told I laugh very loud as well hahaha (PS:I don't laugh at everything - it has to be funny)
4. don't see the point of hot drinks at all..probably cos they burn my tongue always lol
5. don't have pets
6. i have an addictive personality - if i like something i am hooked 
7. i love big hair, big rings, big earrings....
8. I love ratchet TV shows...

ermmmmm can't think of anything else....

Madiha's Questions

1.What age did you start wearing make up?

I'll say 14/15....

2.Do you have any fears/ phobias?

Heights. I don't do heights. I go to Alton Towers (theme park) to hold other people's bags while they go on rides. SAD i know lol

3.Most embarrasing moments?

can't think of any. sorry

4.Favourite  food that you can eat forever?

Rice and Stew. It's a Nigerian thing looool

5. What is your favourite shade of lipstick to wear?

Red, Red and more Red. LOVE it

6. Which country would you most like to visit and why?

I have so many places I'll love to visit but will most like to visit Nigeria. Haven't been since we left.  

7. What is your favourite make up brand and why?

I don't really have a favourite. I use any brand as long as its good quality and affordable. 

8. If you watch youtube make up tutorials, who are your top 3 gurus?

GossMakeupartist, Pixiwoo and beautybyjj.

9.What is your favourite type of footwear?

Flats or wedges, am all about comfort.

10.Who named you?

hmmm don't really understand this question but my mama named me lool

11. Who are your top 5 new bloggers?

http://twofashiongeeks.blogspot.co.uk/

 http://journeyofstyle.blogspot.co.uk/

 http://www.cosmeticpassion.com/

 http://zoobaydah.blogspot.co.uk/ 

http://epiphanniea.blogspot.co.uk/ - OK she's not new at all. I just love her blog.

My Questions:

1. What's your favourite food?
2. What's your favourite makeup item you can't go without?
3. What is the most expensive and least expensive make up item you own?
4. How will describe your fashion style?
5. when did u start blogging and why?
6. describe your blog in three words?
7. How will your best friend describe you in three words?
8. If you are a lipstick, what shade would you like to be and why?
9. Flat shoes or heels?
10. Who are your top 5 favourite bloggers?
11. Your favourite Youtuber (makeup/fashion)?

I'll like to pass the one lovely blog award on to the following beauties:

http://epiphanniea.blogspot.co.uk

http://www.meek-n-mild.com

http://www.jadore-fashion.com/

http://journeyofstyle.blogspot.co.uk/

http://www.daintydollymix.com/

http://www.thirdworldprofashional.com/

The liebster blog award - This award is given to up-and-coming blogs that you enjoy with 200 or less followers so I'll like to pass it on to:

http://twofashiongeeks.blogspot.co.uk/

 http://journeyofstyle.blogspot.co.uk/

http://melaniemakeuplover.blogspot.co.uk/

 http://zoobaydah.blogspot.co.uk/ 

Phewww, this has to be my longest post yet. If you made it to this point THANK YOU for sticking with me lol

PS: if anyone knows how i can attach these award icon to my sidebar please let me know as i have no clue lol. 

xoxo

Beny 

Product Rave: Hollywood Beauty Argan Moroccan Oil

Hey beauties!!! am sure most of you have heard of The Hollywood Beauty Argan Oil but if you haven't just know that this the answer to your prayers if you have very dry hair. 

It works miracles on both your natural hair and your extensions. It conditions, moisturizes and gives your hair a medium luster finish to keep it looking fresh all day. It doesn't weigh your hair down but will build up with time if used everyday.  

So try it and thank me later

xoxo

Beny 

FOTD: Why Wear RED....

When you can wear blue..lol

OK beauties!! Today's face was inspired by this beauty

Isn't she gorgeous?

I definitely wasn't brave enough to wear this out the house but am sure this will be very "cool for school" sometime in the future...hahahahha

Lip colour: Peek-A-Bloo by Sleek Makeup

Am off from work for a little bit so expect a lot more randomness/makeup fun...hehe

Hope you all had a great weekend and a great start to your week?

xoxo

Beny

Disclaimer: not sure where the models picture came from because my cousin sent it to my phone. if its yours please email me and I'll credit you immediately. 

My Facial Skin Care Routine

Hey beauties!! Hope you are all enjoying your week and basking in this beautiful weather we having right now? This gives me hope that we might have some sort of summer this year


Am sure you all know the importance of taking care of your skin especially your face so am not going to go into that but if you don't, check out this article (really helpful). So here are the products I use(my skin type is normal to dry):

1. Johnson's Daily Essentials Facial Cleansing Wipes (Normal skin): I use this to remove any makeup (including waterproof mascara) at the end of the day.
2. Mary Kay Timewise 3 in 1 Cleanser: this is used once a day mostly in the mornings to wash my face.
3. Queen Helene Natural Facial Scrub: I use this about 3/4 times a week along with a facial brush.
4. Mary Kay Timewise Even Complexion Mask: this is a new buy, I've had it for 2 weeks now and used it about 4 times but should be used 2/3 times a week.
5. Mary Kay Timewise Age-Fighting Moisturizer: this is used daily

As you can see my facial skin care regime is very simple. I just use a cleanser, an exfoliating scrub and a moisturizer. Oh and when I remember, I use a face mask. Am not really great at taking care of my face, I don't cleanse twice a day like I should, I don't use a toner and I only use facial wipes to remove my make up before my head hits the pillow but that's all going to change.
So I went to The Body Shop and picked up some additions to my regime. Hopefully I can keep up with a twice daily routine and see if there's any changes.
The new additions are:

Vitamin E Eye Cream - claims to help reduce appearance of fine lines, puffiness and dark circles.

Nutriganics Refreshing Toner - contains organic babassu oil & softens, smoothes and revitalises.

Vitamin C Facial Radiance Powder Mix - contains vitamin C rich Amazonian Camu Camu and aloe vera. A 10 days supply of freshly mixed pure vitamin C at 5% concentration to awaken your skin radiance.

So that's my daily facial care, will keep you beauties updated on these Body Shop additions. Also let me know if you'll like further details on any of the other products mentioned.

Are you a Mary Kay girl like me, what are your thoughts on there skin care line? and if you've used any of the Body Shop products please let me know what you think of them..

xoxo

Beny

FOTD: Yellow, Paches + Cream

Hey beauties!!! Hope you all had a great weekend?

This  look was loosely inspired by the one and only King Bey. This was one of the many fierce looks she wore for her Countdown video (see here) so I decided to recreate a toned down version suitable for everyday. 

For the eyes, I used a matte yellow e/s (Inglot) and a dark brown from the Sleek matte palette. You'll definitely need a good primer and a base as yellow e/s need a lot of packing on and pressing to get a good color pay off. I used NYX jumbo pencil (milk) but I would suggest using a yellow base as this will give a more intense bright yellow but I worked with what I had. 

After applying the base on the lid only, I cut my crease with a dark brown pencil then started the tedious process of packing the yellow on to the base. I blended out the brown pencil with the matte brown e/s towards my brown bone which i highlighted using honey spice e/s (Mary Kay).

For the lips, I decided on a nude/coral lip and paired NYX mauve lip pencil with Sleek's peaches and cream lipstick. 

Alright beauties, let me know what you think of this look and if you know of any extremely pigmented yellow e/s out there, please let me know

Have a great day....

xoxo

Beny

ELF 35% Off Sale

Hey beauties!!! ELF is having a 24 hour 35% off everything sale so go grab your bargain essentials...
click here to visit their website

xoxo

Beny

FOTD: Simple Gold + Brown with Nude Lips

Hey lovelies!!! How are y'all doing? The weekend is almost here and I am tres excited. It's been a very long week and I am looking forward to chillaxin with some cocktails & good food.

This is an easy, simple and quick nude eye look that I wear on a regular. Am wearing gold e/s on my eye lids, blended out using a dark brown e/s; lined my upper and lower lash line with black eyeliner and added natural lashes to glam it up a teeny bit. The great thing about this look is that you can add any lip colour you wish

For my lips, I used Rimmel's Tiramisu and MAc's Chestnut (lip pencils) along with Sleek's Naked lipstick.

Have a great weekend guys!!!

xoxo

Beny

Magazine Freebies: Glamour + Benefit Collab

Hey beauties!!! Wanted to let you all know about this great freebie.

Glamour magazine is giving away 3 benefit products in their July issue - the Bad Gal Lash, That Gal Primer and The Porefessional. These are travel sizes which is a great way to try out these products before investing in a regular size (as you all know Benefit definitely ain't CHEAP) so for £2, I think it's completely worth it. 

Other magazine freebies for next months issue includes:

• Marie Claire magazine are offering free Ciate nail polishes worth £9 and there are 3 colours to choose from (Bon Bon, Jelly Bean & Purple Sherbet)
• InStyle magazine are offering 2 full sized eye liners (black & French Navy)and full sized Big and Curvy Mascara all from The Body Shop.
• Red magazine are offering full a sized eye liner and mascara from Jemma Kidd Makeup School
• Elle magazine are offering a limited edition vest from Reiss in 3 colours - coral, mint green & white.

That's it (I think) if you know of any other freebies not mentioned please let me know in the comment box below. I'll love to get all of these items but since money doesn't grow on trees, I'll see what my pocket can afford definitely want to try some Jemma Kid.

have you bought any magazine cos of the freebie inside? which one would you go for if you haven't?

Alright thats it...Hope you are all having a great weekend? If you in the UK, what are your plans for the Jubilee weekend?

♥

Beny