bare necesscities

Foundation and me have a love/hate relationship. When I put it on its fine, When I take it off thats where problems occur. Why does the one thing that hides spots from view have to create more spots. WHY?
People blame foundation because they sit on the skin a soak into the pores, the way to combat is with powders that won't sink into the pores. Thats where my questions arrose for powder foundations, Sheer Cover? Bare Minerals? Whats the difference?

I wish I could test both but I sadly do not have the finances or the balls to buy both with questionable success, so I have scoped out some online reviews. From the start things did not look good.
Bare Minerals



"It is faffy to apply, it looks chalky but metalic at the same time and very un-natural(total contradiction of what the label says!)"
But they seem mixed.
"I have had acne problems for most of my life and this is the only product that does not make it worse. It covers red spots and discoloration beautifully" Although the same lady did finish her review with
" It does fade after a few hours, and the powder flies everywhere during application. It also smudges on clothes."
So the reviews suggest bare minerals is very promising.
" But I am pleasantly suprised how well it covers imperfections and evens out skintone. I suffer with acne and there has been a definite improvement in my skin since switching to mineral foundation"
All the reviews suggest that its a good break from foundations if you have Acne. But with skin that has the odd imperfection BareMinerals is too flakey. Maybe people with Acne might be able to use the powders during times when their skin is particularly bad.



SHEERCOVER is my next question.
At nearly 50 pounds its not getting a great start but neither is Bare Minerals at £45.00.
But reviews seem to follow a similar partern
". I found the product to be easily applied, although the concealer is kind of cakey around the eyes and your makeup looks really chalky after only 4 hours of wearing it. "
But some reviews suggest the opposite.
"sheercover covers all your red spots and its so easy to put on and you dont feel heavy with powder as i thought you would"
Both products seem like risky buys to me. I think instead of using these new powders continue using a liquid maybe swap to a better quality foundation fit to your skin type most makeup stands will help with that, and to help your skin always Clense, Tone and Moisturise everyday twice a day -Once in the morning and once at night- and always moisturise before adding foundation ( it gives a good base for blending your foundation and creates a barrier to prevent the foundation sinking into your pores. AND Don't Foget to Drink PLENTY of WATER WATER WATER.

Round Up. Round up.

The Fairground has arrived, but strangely not the type you would expect.
This is a fairground minus the rollercoasters and freaks on display, they are replaced with Girly goodness.
This is fairgrounds spring collection "Smells Like Women". Now I dunno about you but I like them already.

The Graduate.

This new fashionista is hitting the fashion in a storm.
Mary Katrantzou, soon becoming the Princess of prints. Having bagged a clothes rack at Topshops all over, she's sure to have us drooling over her designs.
I'm sorry to disappoint but these catwalk designs are no going to be in a topshop anytime soon but i'm sure her everyday will have us jumping for joy.

Tip. Get there soon I'm sure they'll be selling out quick.
Much Love Larly xoxo

Mascara!!!!!!!

I was born with dark hair and brown eyes which means I'm sometimes mistaken for spanish/italian but sadly I'm not that cool, but I am a show so I love playing up my eyes.
This is how mascara becomes my lifesaver! Everymorning without fail mascara is applied, because I am constantly using Mascara I go through it like crazy.
These are some of the ones I have tried. My favourite was of course the Estee Laurder Illusionist, it's bootiful.
Tip always apply mascara from corner to corner. If you like me have trouble with getting mascara on your eye lid and under your eyes a tip is to tilt you head back or tilt you mirror so its facing more upwards this will help prevent mistakes.
Much love Larly xoxo

False? Me? Never.

One of my ultimate party must have is a pair of false eyelashes. They make that cheeky eyelash flutter to a hot guy oh so successful.
My favourite make are the Narturalite, Eyelure in Intense. They are super full but not tacky at all, so they look very natural.
Tips for application apply eyeshadows first but not eyeliner or mascara. They glue the eyelash strip and carefully lay on the lash line careful to apply in the best place so they fit nicely on my lashes.

BRA'VO

In my opinon the best bras from the highstreet are La Sanza and these are three of my choices. Hope you like.

Tights

Now this is a style that I am dying to get involved in.
Printed Tights I love them. They are so girl and a complete statement piece.
I have selected 4 topshop designs that I love, all from £8.00 to £15.00. So Higher end is abit expensive for tights but if you look after them - and you will need to. There is nothing worse than a hole and ladder in a pair of expensive tights - I suggest just being extremely gently.

http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?beginIndex=0&catalogId=19551&storeId=12556&categoryId=124915&parent_category_rn=124912&langId=-1&top=Y
Tip : Never wear tights with holes it can ruin an out. Although, if the tights are bought with holes it can create a very sex and edgey look for going out. As usually its about confidence and not being afraid of the clothes you buy.
Much love Larly xoxo