Make-up for starters

Long before my obsession with fashion started I was an avid make up fan and to my bank accounts dismay a collector. A lot of people ask me what products I recommend purchasing first. So, I thought I would do a post about what products I can't live without to help you out!

Foundation is the number one needed item in any make up kit. Foundation should always be put on after the face has been primed. A primer creates a smooth base, so the foundation can glide on perfectly - like a canvas to a painting. In regards to foundation I use Studio Sculpt by MAC in NC37 (my colour) and it is velvety and gives fabulous coverage. However, there are many drugstore brands which are just as fabulous including Colorstay by Revlon. With foundation is it very much trial and error as some foundations work better with different skin types.

Concealer, I could not live without. This miracle in a tube makes me look as though I have had a good 10 hours of sleep when I may have only had 5. I dab this small amount of Bourjois concealer under my eyes with my index finger to cover up my horrible dark circles which appear once this not-so-sleeping beauty arises from her sleep.

Blush is another item I highly recommend. It makes the skin look radiant and gives it a healthy colour. My favourite blush at the moment is MAC's Dainty from their mineralised collection. For your first blush, pick a colour which you will use everyday - once you become more comfortable with make up application you can experiment with a multitude of wonderful colours.

Lipstick is much loved in my household (by my mother and I), more so than lipgloss. I am currently using Rimmel's Pink Champagne which is very similar to MAC's Angel (Kim Kardashian's favourite) and MACs Snob.

Mascara is another god send, it awakens the eye and makes your lashes flirty, thicker and longer! I use Givenchy's mascara which I picked up during my trip to New York. Love, love, love!

Liquid eyeliner is my love! I know many people prefer pencil liner, however I find that liquid liner is easier to work with and also easier to create that sexy 1950s wing. I use L'Oreal's exact liner, which is best liner I have used.

Brushes! When you start becoming a avid make up user you realise that weather you are using drug store branded make up or MAC, Chanel, Dior etc ... the brushes are what make the look more professional and smooth. The pictures of my brushes aren't fabulous - they are in dire need of a deep clean - however they make a difference to my day to day application of make up!

I hope this has helped and if you have any make up questions or need a video explaining anything let me know

xx

DD