Kate Howard

GET THE LOOK. 

This is a super easy look that can be worn everyday with items from drugstores! I started by applying a base of the facefinity foundation from maxfactor and applied it with a foundation brush all over my face. I moved straight onto eyebrows after this using the collection eyebrow kit which was super cheap but has worked a treat since I already have pretty bushy eyebrows. 

For the eyes I went for a bronzed smokey eye look using the lorac pro palette. basing the lid with LT. Bronze and pushing into the crease with Garnet I went for the simple gradient effect. I added Espresso by pushing further into the crease with the darker, matte colour to add more dimension to the look and finished off by wiping Taupe from the outer corner and smudged onto my lower lash line. A little tip, to make it pop use a dab of white on your finger and push it right onto the middle of the lid for the shimmer in the middle. 

I added a general brown eyeliner and then used the 17 Va Va Voom mascara, lashing it on for a full lash look. I quickly dusted my loreal powder on after finishing the eyes, to sweep up the little bits that may have dropped off my lid. 

Moving onto the cheeks, again I used a 17 product which was the instant glow bronze brick. It has a lovely shimmer of different shades which I really like to blend together and dust onto my jaw line, cheek bone and follow into the forehead slightly. Its nice to add a slight bit to the T zone too for a summery glow. Alternatively, for a more matte look, the benefit Hoola bronzer is fabulous for a matte bronze glow. 

Finally, I used Mac Velvet Teddy lipstick on my lips and just covered them. I love this lipstick as it is such a subtle but effective look which doesn't distract from the rest of your face but still adds a little something. 

Richmond Live 2015

This weekend was the biggest weekend in the summer that ever happens in my little hometown of Richmond. The closest thing to a music festival in a 20 mile radius! 

It was lush, the sun was shining, the drinks were overpriced and the music was the most random selection in the entire world. 

I thought i’d use the event as a perfect opportunity to get into the festival spirit! So, I loaded up on retro sunglasses and dainty necklaces with a cute little sale teeshirt that is about 5 sizes too big and headed down. I managed to find the cutest little vintage boho hat on one of the stalls that cost me £10, bargain in my eyes. It made me feel like I was at a real festival for a while, along with the cider and wine.