Merry Boxing Day....

It's been more than a minute since I've been or posted anything on blogger and believe me it's not for lack of trying. The last three months have been super busy that it seems like 24 hours is not enough for the day anymore.

Quick catch up, I started a full time Masters programme in September and it is kicking my ass...coupled with my part-time job, it seems like I don't even have any down time or blogging time. Anyway that was in the past. I've decided to become the master joggler in 2013 and focus on establishing my blog, maybe start making videos (what do y'all think? will you support me? ) and work on my portfolio as a makeup artist along with the studying and part-time work (am sure I can do them all lol).

Okk thats a quick catch up of what I've been up to....how are you guys doing? What's been happening in blogsville? Someone fill me in....

Here's my very Christmassy/Boxing Day look.....featuring steamy e/s (MAC) and stiletto l/s (Sleek).

Hope you like? Talk very soon loveliesss...

Merry Christmas & a very very happy New year to you and your loved ones.

♥ 

Beny 

Finally!!! She posts...

Hey Loves!!! Hope you are all well? I know I know I am the worst blogger known to man so not gonna try to make up any excuses as to why I've been MIA for weeks now. Anywhoo will resume regular blog schedule pretty soon but wanted to let u all know am still alive and remind u of what I look like just in case you've forgotten.

On a train heading to Portsmouth for a friends wedding tomorrow, its been very stressful getting everything together so kinda excited now. Hopefully everything will go according to plan. 

Talk later

xoxo

Tales

Hey Loves...hope you are all well and enjoying the weekend?

I've been MIA for a while now so wanted to do a quick post to let you know am still alive and kicking like a new born baby. Will definitely get back to regular updates/ posts.
Did you notice my blog name change to "beautymaid"? What do u think? not quite sure I love it...oh well can always change it again.lol

You can keep up with me on Instagram where I post daily looks, all the food I shouldn't be eating and more...below are samples of what i get up to with my camera.

So if you on instagram, lets follow each other and get to know each other better.

Please let me know what you think of my new blog name.....

Follow me: bloglovin / Twitter / Tumblr / Instagram

Back to School Look 1 - a touch of blue

Hey loves, hope you've all had a good week? 

Since I'll be going back to university in September, I decided to create a few going back to school looks that'll be suitable for anyone.

 I opted for a blue eye liner to add a pop of the colour to the look but you can use any colour you prefer. On my lips, am wearing Revlon's Smoked Peach lipstick with a Barry M lip gloss on top.  

 I kept the rest of my face fairly simple and nude with a little contouring and Sleek's "sahara" blush on the cheeks.
UPDATE: completely forgot to mention that the blue eyeliner is from the MUA stand at Superdrug.

I absolutely love this look; simple, quick and not over the top. I'll definitely be wearing this to lecture.

To find out how I apply my foundation check out this post.

More back to school looks on the way...stay tuned

xoxo

Beny

MAC "Hug Me" Lipstick

Hi lovelies, hope you're all having a good week so far?  The weekend is almost here and I will like to share with you my new favourite "weekend" lipstick - Hug Me. I've worn this everyday of the past two weekends and I cannot get enough of it.

Hug me is described as a flesh pink lipstick with a lustre finish which I totally agree with. It disappears on my lips when applied and blends seamlessly with my skin tone. The lustre finish helps keep the lips moisturised and enables it to glide over the lips easily.   

It contains 3g of product and retails for £14 as part of MACs regular collection.

This is pretty pigmented; It gives a good colour pay off with a creamy finish. As with all nude lipsticks, it doesn't last all day so needs reapplying after some time especially after eating and drinking. Having said that, I absolutely love this lipstick. It is the perfect nude for that everyday/no-makeup look and will definitely recommend everyone to have this in their makeup bag or at least go to the MAC counters and swatch it.

Here are a few pictures of me wearing "Hug Me"

(Taken with the IPhone)

You can pick this up from MAC counters or website.

xoxo

Beny

Beauty on a Budget: Stars Makeup Haven Lip Gloss

Hello my lovelies!!! It's been more than a while since I've done any kinda blogging, hope you are all doing better than I am? The funny thing is that I come on blogger everyday to check up on my favourite blogs and troll the interweb but lack the motivation to talk to you beauties (bad bad bad). I promise to do better from now.

OK on to today's post...

I am not the biggest fan of lip glosses at all but when i saw these on my favourite site I thought "hmm let me try these and if I don't like them I can just give them to my little sister" lol.

They came packaged in these simple but cute purple box and contains 2.7g/0.095oz of product (please don't ask where the 3rd box is) 

They retail for £1.50(sale) each and come with a dome shaped applicator.

The shades I picked are 

The colour pay off of these glosses are pretty good although the brighter ones are a lot more pigmented. I always pair them with a lip pencil + lipstick combo so can't really comment on its staying power but as with every lip gloss, you always have to reapply after a few hours.

They have no weird smell and no sticky consistency. My favourite has to be "hot chocolate", when paired with "Hug me" it gives the perfect nude lip colour for my skin tone. I'll definitely recommend these as they are extremely affordable and worth every penny. 

xoxo

Beny

All Time Fav: Sleek MakeUp's "Sahara" Blush

I go through phases with everything I own, one minute they are hot and next I don't even remember they exist but this blush right here *in my best Tamar Braxton voice* is my all time absolute favourite. I can wear this blush with any look for any occasion.

Sahara is a mid-tone orangey-brown matte blush with flecks of shimmer (does that make sense). It gives a warm glow with a natural finish - like I have nothing on.

As you can see, mine has seen better days; I've had this for over a year now and I haven't even hit pan and that's because It comes with a whooping 8g of product and retails for £4.49 (definitely wasn't that much when I got mine...blame recession).

I think this is definitely a must have esp for women of colour..try it and let me know what you think.

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.