tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79748384346120917592024-03-19T04:26:44.172+00:00Made Over & Me...make up | weddings | life | loveAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03649608728038112714noreply@blogger.comBlogger113125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7974838434612091759.post-92178032662713154322016-03-14T10:07:00.002+00:002016-03-14T10:09:59.149+00:00Question- What is "Natural Makeup"?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So tell me....what one of these images is "natural make up"?<br />
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So just one quick search on Pinterest gives me about a million variations of natural make up...here's my rundown.<br />
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1. Natural...using colours from a neutral palette, flawless skin, liner and definitely a full set of lashes, dark statement lip and a bit of retouching.<br />
2. Natural... a peachy monochromatic look, with fresh and real looking skin and nude lip, minimal if any retouching<br />
3. Natural...very highlighted, ethereal and rather photoshopped (I found the exact same image with lilac hair)<br />
4. Natural... heavy contouring, full set lashes, very defined brow, overdrawn lip, potential filter<br />
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So there you go a quick run down of that popular make up look...."natural"!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03649608728038112714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7974838434612091759.post-70128360335811594042016-01-27T08:34:00.001+00:002016-01-27T09:10:24.163+00:00Reasons to be cheerful...<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I'm sure that was a cereal advert but anyway... I'm sure you have seen all the 'feel good tags' that do the rounds on social media designed for us to take five minutes to ourselves and think about what's important to us, what's made us happy, there's been #100happydays, the black & white photo challenge, the 5 photos that make you smile tag, 7 'unknown' things about you. I love seeing these pop up as it is a great reminder to ourselves about the things in life that just make our heart sing and it's lovely to get an insight into what our friends value too.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">No one ever seems to tag me in these, I don't know why, so I decided I'd do it myself and go old school with reasonstobecheerful but after I got thinking I decided it is actually probably more like reasonstobethankful....</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">1. I have the sweetest most sensitive boy. He is (on the most part) a dream to be around, his eyes are so bright in the morning he is so happy to see me when he wakes and you can almost feel his energy. He has always been like this I hope he hangs on to it! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">2. I am blessed with a loving & supportive family in that even though I do things that absolutely rock their world they still support me & are there quietly making transitions and I know are always there a constant in my life that transcends physical locality.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">3. That I have friends that are plentiful & diverse that I have so many different histories and memories with that I connect with all for different reasons. Some relationships are intense and resonate with energy, some are bound in history some are new and insightful. I know these friendships are precious and I <span style="font-family: "helvetica neue light" , , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;">regard highly each and every one.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">4. I have a girl that is adorable & sweet but is fierce & determined & strong. I know I won't ever be able to stand in her way and I know she is going places I'm already proud of her and I know she's going to continue to astound me as she grows up.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">5. I am lucky to be part of a team in me & my husband that he will look after me and our family, that we enjoy spending time together and that we can talk about anything to each other. He totally and utterly gets me and loves me for who I am. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">So probably a little bit more deep than reasons to be cheerful but if you want to join me and let me know what's making you thankful right now please do! x</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03649608728038112714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7974838434612091759.post-33696296119545098302016-01-10T16:02:00.001+00:002016-01-27T09:10:35.724+00:00For anyone that's ever moved away from 'home'.<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /><br />I'm just back from a trip home to Scotland. It was lovely seeing friends and family. Luckily I have worked out the solution to homesickness... I want to move everyone around with me wherever I go....that's not too much to ask is it?! Well perhaps not but I take solace in the fact that my relationships with the people I love and care for and choose are just as beautiful as they were when we left a year ago and I have no fear that that is going to change and that brings me tremendous happiness. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br />Every new year brings a huge whirl of emotions and thoughts for me. It's not just resolutions it is revaluations and I think going 'home' really helped me with that this year. Lots of people were surprised we travelled back to the UK in the first year we had moved to Australia but for me it was a given. I wanted to see my family and friends and yes it stirred up a lot of feelings & emotions for both me and my two children but I'm glad we went. Because number 1 feelings are meant to be felt and I want to teach them that. At the end of our holiday there were lots of tears thinking about leaving and coming 'home' to Australia. Leaving what we know and what gives us such comfort. We spoke about it as a family in the taxi on the way back from the airport at 3am...about how lucky we are. To have two homes. Two sets of communities. Two lots of people who care for and love us. Two 'habitats' that give us different things and fulfill our needs in different ways. It was then in than taxi that I saw it. My three year old totally 'got it' she smiled and a look came over her face which was unmistakably one of gratitude. It was really quiet and beautiful and I thought "it's ok, we're ok".</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br />It doesn't mean we won't miss everyone, that we won't have moments when tears cloud over our eyes in a quiet moment, we will. But what I'm trying to say is if you are in a similar position to me and you struggle with how you believe yourself to be coping or how your kids are coping with the huge life turning thing you have decided that's best for everyone maybe let yourself believe that you did in fact do the right thing, and that you and they are, in fact, ok. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03649608728038112714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7974838434612091759.post-69278438369514305782015-11-06T20:55:00.003+00:002015-11-06T21:10:44.565+00:00Add these babies to your santa list.<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">What better time to get your brow game sorted than just in time for new year try out this stencil set by brow genius Anastasia...I would definitely give these stencils a try and with lots of colour choices you can really make sure you have the perfect brow, also her setting gel is meant to be the best (maybe I should invest as I currently use hubbies hair gel!) buy it here: <a href="http://www.beautybay.com/cosmetics/anastasiabeverlyhills/browkittaupe/taupe/">Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Kit</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">So let me know what you are putting on your santa list this year! These products are all from <a href="http://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=1184&awinaffid=230621&clickref=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.beautybay.com%2Fchristmas%2F&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.beautybay.com%2Fchristmas%2F" target="_blank">Beauty Bay and they have a fabulous little Christmas selection</a>. I love that no matter where in the world you are you can enjoy these products and usually with free delivery too...perfect...just like santa actually! </span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03649608728038112714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7974838434612091759.post-31796323342533327572015-10-30T03:12:00.002+00:002015-10-30T03:39:27.852+00:00Making Memories...Family Style <span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Have you started thinking about Christmas presents yet? Im busy planning a trip back to Scotland for Christmas so I'm feeling like it's a stones throw from the festive period again! My last <a href="http://www.madeoverandme.com/2014/12/dont-waste-your-money-this.html#.VhnAFNZLnFI" target="_blank">christmas shopping post</a> I chatted about giving experiences rather than a physical gift I stand by this idea. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This year we decided to treat ourselves to a gorgeous experience of a one on one family shoot with the talented <a href="http://jessica-roberts.com/" target="_blank">Jessica Roberts</a> (I've spoken about Jessica before on the blog as I had my fabulous FRESH headshots shoot with her, <a href="http://www.madeoverandme.com/2015/09/fresh-headshots-glitter-in-my-pants.html#.Vhm_6NZLnFI" target="_blank">have a look here</a>) we took a well stocked picnic basket and a new blanket bought for the occasion a flask of of wine and down to the beach we went. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We had such a great experience. So much fun and it really reminded us all of how lucky we are to part of our lovely little family. Team Hughes is going great guns and there's nothing like an experience like this to remind us of that feeling. Jessica made us feel super comfortable in front of the camera which I think shows through how relaxed we are in these shots. Miss Poppy just LOVED being in front of the camera and Ollie being in a very cheeky mood really entertained us all. Here's a sneak peak of the images as this blog post is a bit of a spoiler alert for my family...we have up until now managed to keep the majority of the images under wraps! <span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">Jessica is running mini shoots on the beach every weekend up until Christmas I urge you to book in with her if you are in the Melbourne area...she is just fab.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We have decided to immortalise our images by getting a book made up of the images I went online and created my book via <a href="http://www.blurb.co.uk/" target="_blank">blurb</a>. I was given a free voucher by blurb to review their service. Websites like <a href="http://www.myvouchercodes.co.uk/">My Voucher Codes</a> often run discounts for it, so watch out for them if you're looking to do your own. I downloaded the free software to create the book which was very easy, chose my book design and that was that. I enjoy doing things like this so the process was pretty fun (and easy).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">When was the last time you took a day off? I don't mean you were genuinely sick and couldn't make it to work I mean you just needed some time off so you said bugger it I'm off you can't have me today. Have you ever let your kid have a day off school because you think they might just need a break? I friend of mine recently posted pictures on Facebook of her and her daughter out at the shops having a day of fun after a rather tough morning at school and she had been upset. I was really inspired by her approach and it made me question how I would react in a similar situation and it has made me change my mind.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I started writing this post during the week sat at a Melbourne lane way bar, having a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon on a roasting hot day, by myself, no kids no husband just me my book and my notes app on my phone (where I often scribble draft blog posts when inspiration takes me). I had came into the city for an appointment and when I got there it had been cancelled. I was really annoyed... for about 3 seconds. I could have jumped straight back on the train and made it back for kinder pick up, cancel hubby leaving work early let him stay and finish what he was doing. Then I realised the opportunity that had been given to me...a hour (or two) of some time off. To sit by myself for a while, watch the world go by, chat to the waitress about her gorgeous sunflower tattoos, savour a glass of red, tell the girl sat two tables down from me how I loved her curly hair, let inspiration hit me for this blog post. It was heavenly. Then I got back on the train still in time for bed time stories etc I chose to enjoy every minute of my time off and it felt good.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Of course there are probably a thousand problems in what i've just said and you're reading it thinking oh great for you but I can't do this because...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1. I'm a mum...who's going to look after the kids while I'm having a personal day?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2. My workload is so over baring it's just going to be worse when I get back </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">3. You are not meant to take days off!</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">...what you need a rest...don't be silly you just go in!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1. But i'm a mum....there's always a way to take a break even when your a busy mum...let hubby do the bath and bed routine get out for a walk take your headphones pump some music and breathe in the feeling of being you...all by yourself. Take a bath once the little ones are sleeping, turn out light put on a candle, relax, your TV or chores will still be there when you get out, leave them for tomorrow. If the kids go to school or nursery let yourself just have that time to yourself one day leave the laundry to another day, stack the dishwasher later. Allocate at least one of these child free times to something you want to do and be present in that time. Choose to enjoy it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2. But what about my workload...ok if you are a very important person like a surgeon or something maybe you can't afford to call in randomly for day off but you can allocate yourself a day holiday in the year just for you, no husband, kids at school/childcare choose what you want to do and plan it into the schedule. Go there and enjoy every second. If you're not out there saving lives etc and have a bit more flexibility but still a burdening to do list I'm not saying your job is not important i'm asking you to think how much more armed to attack it you will be if you take a break and really give yourself some time to breathe. A day off not thinking about it all might be exactly what you need to come back stronger than before, don't be a martyr choose to prioritise your happiness. Maybe you are working towards a certain goal, you're super committed you have to do it this time. Just be careful you're not going too hard and you (and potentially your family) are suffering as a result sometimes its important to step back and realise if it's for you its coming to you (let's try and avoid a breakdown making it happen?)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">3. It's an innate thing that your aren't meant to take time off...well I think this was definitely me for a while (and I know for a fact it's my husband) he's ok if I take time out for myself but abysmal at doing it for himself. Work ethic is great and it's something I am working on to teach my kids but I also want them to know it's ok to take a break. To not get themselves into a frenzy about work/school related issue and to listen to themselves and talk about it. So i'm finishing this post with my 5 year old sat next to me playing dinosaurs because today he's taking a personal day from school. I noticed a change in his usual easy going personality this week, every thing was too hard for him, he just wasn't responding to my requests in his usual way so we are having a recharge day and he gets it. We are focusing on play today and being positive so fingers crossed when Monday rolls round again he'll feel a lot better equipped to face the pressures and strains that faces a five year old for a tiring week at school.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">So tell me please?! How do you take time out? Are you prioritising your life in the way thats most beneficial to you and your family. We all need some time out for our selves and i hate to break it to you but the world will not stop just because you decided to take a day off so do it and choose to enjoy every minute of it!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1. Mix up a squirt of radiance boosting face cream (see my new favourite at the end of this post) with a squirt of concealer = a lovely light & hydrating base can also be used for the beach if you feel you'd like a little bit extra coverage with your SPF. While we are mixing up beautiful concealer concoctions I'm a big fan of mixing it with eye cream for a very hydrating, line plumping under eye finish!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2. Use a Ivory/shell tone cream eyeshadow as an eyeshadow, highlighter for the cheekbones, a frosted lipstick, shimmery liquid liner...possiblities are endless! (This is the trick I used to create my wearable frosted lip inspired by Tom Ford see me <a href="https://www.facebook.com/madeoverandme/photos/pb.969411606406217.-2207520000.1444356382./1162329373781105/?type=3&theater" target="_blank">here</a>)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">3. Bronzer as false tan- I can never be bothered with self tan but will often bronze my shoulders, declotage, and even down the front of my legs with a light reflecting bronzer (the highlighting effect makes your legs look longer & slimmer)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">7. Looking for a simple eye look? Use your bronzer to create a simple and chic socket line look. With an open eye slightly tilt your head back, sweep a fluffy eyeshadow brush through your bronzer and then through your crease, instant chicness. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">8. Make your setting powder work harder. Powder is not just for setting your make up. Use a sweep of powder over concealer patted onto your eyelid as a good base for any eyeshadow you are applying , sweep powder through your crease to stop a gel or liquid liner transferring up onto your eyelid, press some powder through a one ply tissue into your lips between coats to make for a long lasting, matt lip.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">9. Mix a liquid highlighter with a pump of a matt foundation to make a dewy version of a high coverage base, for example, I often find the infamous Estee Lauder Double wear way too matt (I just like dewy) so I often mix with a pump of illuminator (e.g. benefit) that way the coverage is still there but with some brightness.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Phew...I made it. I hope you did too. Tell me in the comments if you'll try one of these tips or if you have any tips of your own to make your make up bag go that extra mile? </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: center;">Here's my top product recommendations you can shop directly from these links:</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03649608728038112714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7974838434612091759.post-51937499146132916092015-09-27T03:08:00.000+01:002016-04-07T01:14:21.962+01:00Fresh Headshots & glitter in my pants (!)<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I am so excited to share these images from my Fresh Headshots session with <a href="http://jessica-roberts.com/" target="_blank">Jessica Roberts</a>, a fab wedding & family photographer based here in Melbourne that I have had the pleasure of meeting. </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">We are teaming up, along with my friend and colleague on the hair and make up scene <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Helen-Thomson-Hair-Fashion-Stylist-789065897801350/timeline/" target="_blank">Helen Thomson</a>, to offer a lovely pampering, confidence boosting hair & make up session followed up by a 15 minute fun packed one on one shoot with Jessica to provide you with full use of 15-20 of the most gorgeous images to use for your online presence and business...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I think it's pretty obvious I enjoyed that!! Afterwards, </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I had a quick chat with Jessica about life, the universe and us :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> I am Mum to two little monkeys, wife to a lovely Gruffelo, photographer of stories and lover of good books and yum food! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Showing who we are is so important, my whole business is built around who I am and people not only buy into my photography they also are buying into who I am and what I am about. Putting your best foot forward and showing who you are can also attract the right type of people to your business.<br /><br />Willing to name drop any famous clients or persons of interest you have photographed? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I’m not great with recognising famous people or treating them any different because famous people are just people after all. However, amongst the many ‘famous’ people I have photographed – I was at a wedding a few years ago which was very small and intimate – the brother in law was Dougie Poynter from the band McFly. I sensed he was a bit rock and roll but he was nice so I got on with my job. When I went to blog the photos I was told by the couple who he was. The day wasn’t about him so I limited the photos of him in the feature. That blog post got the highest hits to date and almost brought my site down.<br /><br />Any advice on pre-shoot prep to make the most out of your photoshoot?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>So what do you think? Would you like some of these of your very own. If you are Melbourne based (or can make your way to us) we are holding our first Fresh Headshots day on the 23rd April 2016. </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>A professional hair styling session with <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Helen-Thomson-Hair-Fashion-Stylist-789065897801350/timeline/" target="_blank">Helen Thomson, Hair & Fashion Stylist</a> (pop over to Helen's page for some examples of her gorgeous work!)</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>A professional make up application by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/madeoverandme?fref=ts" target="_blank">Amy Hughes, Made Over & Me</a></i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>A 15 minute one on one shoot with <a href="https://www.facebook.com/jessica.roberts.photographer?fref=ts" target="_blank">Jessica Roberts</a>, with full use of 15-20 gorgeous images</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>Price $250 to reserve your spot now (or to be added to the mailing list for the next Fresh Headshots day) email me on amy@madeoverladies.com </i></span><br />
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" Life can feel tough but remember we've got it good and you ARE enough</div>
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Even when your to do list grows take a deep breathe, tick it off and your stress will plateau </div>
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I have not compiled a wish list for sooo long partly because we are saving for a trip back to Scotland for Christmas which means all unecessary spending is on hold. SO quite frankly I'm too scared to look. But whilst I was perusing for a certain big sisters birthday I came across too many cute things not to do some window shopping so I thought I would share! Ps this post does contain affiliate links (i.e. if you buy via my site you add some pennies to my piggy bank) and a featured product was gifted to me for my review (clearly I wouldn't be wearing it if it wasn't gorgeous though so there you go). Enjoy the lustworthiness...</div>
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<a href="http://www.jubly-umph.com/collections/sets-1/products/mexican-skull-gift-set" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sugar Skull Pendant and Earrings</a> by July-Umph Originals, I was lucky enough to have this set gifted to me and I have been wearing it for a few months now. It came packaged beautifully and has just the right amount of quirk for me. Pop by their website for a look at all of their stuff there's some really interesting pieces I particularly love the new character <a href="http://www.jubly-umph.com/collections/mini-pendants/products/henri-the-french-bulldog-pendant" target="_blank">Henri The French Bulldog</a>....how cute! What I also love about these sets is that the quality of the product the resin on stainless steel combo makes these pieces really durable and I've had no skin reactions which is great (as I have a tendency to react to a lot of materials) which makes them perfect for the sensitive skinned jewellery lover. I'm also lusting after the <a href="http://www.jubly-umph.com/collections/statement-necklaces/products/swallow-diamond" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">statement 'Swallow & Diamond' necklace </a> because a little part of me would love to be a tattoo rebel gal with a chest piece. Quite frankly I think I would be disowned and would pass out from the pain so something like this would be a good stand in! They also deliver worldwide for a tiny fee which is even better.</div>
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I haven't worn a watch for ages. I've asked for and been bought a few over the years but I never seem to get into the habit of wearing one. When the kids were littler and I didn't really have anywhere I needed to be I quite liked being without time. Now however I have lots of places to be and be on time so it may well be time to wear a watch. I stumbled upon these little beauties on the treasure trove of <a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=PJHdkSSz*NA&subid=&offerid=201325.1&type=10&tmpid=5953&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fwww.notonthehighstreet.com" target="_blank">Not On The Highstreet </a>(I can spend literally hours on here) if you don't know it it's a lovely friendly little corner or the internet all made up of small businesses. I just love the story behind the website and love that they support small business as that is their roots as well (kitchen table business) in fact I really want the <a href="https://www.blogger.com/%3Ca%20href=%22http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1471102114/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=1471102114&linkCode=as2&tag=maovme-21%22%3EBuild%20a%20Business%20from%20Your%20Kitchen%20Table%3C/a%3E%3Cimg%20src=%22http://ir-uk.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=maovme-21&l=as2&o=2&a=1471102114%22%20width=%221%22%20height=%221%22%20border=%220%22%20alt=%22%22%20style=%22border:none%20!important;%20margin:0px%20!important;%22%20/%3E" target="_blank">Build A Business from your Kitchen Table</a> written by the Sophie Cornish. Anyway back to the watch, The <a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=PJHdkSSz*NA&subid=&offerid=201325.1&type=10&tmpid=5953&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fwww.notonthehighstreet.com%252Fellieellie%252Fproduct%252Fmonogram-initial-watch-scallop" target="_blank">Monogram Initial Scallop Watch by Ellie Ellie</a>, how gorgeous is this. I love letters and anything typography so this is a dream, don't ask me what colour though as I love them all they even have my new colour crush for leather at the moment, French navy. Although I've never ordered anything from <a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=PJHdkSSz*NA&subid=&offerid=201325.1&type=10&tmpid=5953&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fwww.notonthehighstreet.com%252Fellieellie" target="_blank">Ellie Ellie</a> (yet) all of the others sellers on <a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=PJHdkSSz*NA&subid=&offerid=201325.1&type=10&tmpid=5953&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fwww.notonthehighstreet.com" target="_blank">Not on the Highstreet </a>have been amazing and saved me a million times in being able to send gorgeous unique gifts to my friends and family back home. LOVE.<br />
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I am loving cut out's right now so jumpers with cut out shoulders, boots with cut out heels, hair with undercuts (although Vogue says its out...whatever!) well I've been considering my christmas wardrobe (I know it's early but I like to be prepared) anyway I have quite fallen in love with this little number from River Island, a <a href="http://www.riverisland.com/women/playsuits--jumpsuits/playsuits/maroon-smart-cut-out-playsuit-674389" target="_blank">maroon cut out playsuit</a> perfect with opaque and ankle boots and maybe even a floppy hat. Love the colour. And the cut out details make it perfect tran-seasonal wear. Yes please. May have to team with a full length faux fur number...I think I may be seeing the Scottish winter with a in a slightly romantic light!</div>
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Well I wouldn't be Amy without a make up 'purchase' would I? So here's my make up lustworthy product and I tried it today on a little in-person window shop session I had and I loved it! It's a new red (although I am still faithful to my beloved MAC Russian Red) this is really lovely and new <a href="http://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=2082&awinaffid=230621&clickref=&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lookfantastic.com%2Festee-lauder-kendall-jenner-pure-color-envy-matte-sculpting-lipstick-in-restless-3.5g%2F11153757.html" target="_blank">The Estee Lauder Kendall Jenner Pure Color Envy Matt Sculpting Lipstick in Relentless</a> (what a mouthful!) Really pigmented colour but make sure you have scrubbed and well moisturised lips in advance as it is a Matt finish although is surprisingly moisturising!</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03649608728038112714noreply@blogger.comMelbourne Melbourne-37.917642 144.997892tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7974838434612091759.post-1681392941731047202015-08-03T01:54:00.001+01:002015-08-21T04:08:55.605+01:00Change...<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I've written about Change before on the blog (<a href="http://www.madeoverandme.com/2014/09/change.html#.Vb6tamBLnFI" target="_blank">here</a>) and (<a href="http://www.madeoverandme.com/2015/02/changing-directions.html#.Vb6uBGBLnFI" target="_blank">here</a>) I felt like it was time to revisit it. The last time I wrote about Change I wrote from an unknowing place, full of anticipation, and fear but now I feel I am coming out of the other end and wanted to talk about the positives.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I'm more than half a year into living in a different country with my husband and two kids, I'm half way around the world from my family and friends and in that half a year a lot has changed. I feel like we are settling now. Yes we miss 'home' we miss our family and our friends desperately. Who has taught me the biggest lesson in this whole process? My children. Five and three and they are teaching me every day. What my kids have taught me is that physical distance does not change tense. We don't speak about Scotland in past tense because it's not. We still have all of our family and friends but we have them in a different format. Yes I still do a sharp intake of breath when we encounter something that I think will upset my kids but I'm honest with them and when they say they miss their grandparents I agree with them, I miss them too. I'm honest with them, we are in this together.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Dealing with change is almost like the grief/loss cycle which if you want to you can read more about (<a href="http://psychcentral.com/lib/the-5-stages-of-loss-and-grief/" target="_blank">here</a>). Even though I chose this change I've still had to deal with the effects of it on us. I've experienced all of the stages of the grief/loss cycle through this process and I was really trying not to compare the two because I didn't want to admit that we were losing anything by moving here. Some days I get homesick, yes, and it's important to acknowledge those feelings but most days I take a leaf out of the kids book, I get on with it and I make an effort to recognise the positives, all the while very much knowing the people we have moved away from are very much there for us and accessible but in a different way.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">With both kids now at school and kinder they are making meaningful relationships and with that has came a sense of belonging and a sense of community. I think this is the single most important thing that has happened since we moved and something we had always taken for granted before. I was under the impression that we (the four of us) were all that we needed to feel happy and secure but I was wrong and now realise that was an egotistical thought on my part. It's certainly been a process but I feel we are adjusting and even more than that my children are thriving. The same is happening for me I've definitely started to feel more of myself again (yes I have my moments) but I'm slowly reminding myself that's OK and perhaps I'm not the same as I used to be but being mindful not to beat my self up about it. It's just a bad day, not a bad life.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I think about change a lot maybe because I don't believe in being stagnant, that to be human you are not necessarily a constant that you are on a <i>journey</i>, yes there's one of those buzzwords, and sorry to drop it but I truly believe we are. Once you accept that, it makes life a whole lot easier. Less resistance, more resilience. I may have to keep practising that one but that's my end game for me and my family.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>If you are experiencing change, whether that be moving away from home or a change in your status quo I hope this might help give you a different perspective on things. Focus on the positives, be pro-active to seek them out and celebrate your successes. </i></span><i style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">As I was writing this the world decided to give me a sharp reminder of reality and it decided to hail. Yes we moved to Australia and it's haling outside. Ah the irony.</i><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Need an positivity boost? (</span><a href="http://www.madeoverandme.com/2015/06/you-are-doing-great.html#.Vb67ZGBLnFI" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;" target="_blank">click here</a><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">)</span></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Get yourself booked in for regular manicures with an amazing nail technician, at least 6 months before the big day. A great nail technician will take the time to give you a nail consultation and explain the current condition of your nails. They will also try to understand what your end nail goal is – e.g. trying to grow your natural nails to a nice length for your big day, reducing/mending splits and broken nails etc. Make sure you are applying cuticle oil at least twice daily, this helps to keep your nails, cuticles and skin around your nails stay nice and moisturised. This reduces the dry bits of skin (hang nails) that appear around your nails, and reduces the urge for you to pick, bite and rip them off! It also helps to prevent brittle nails and splitting.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Of course! I’ve done colourful manicures to match wedding themes (yellow & purple) and even quirky black cats as one of my brides loved them. Your wedding day should be a reflection of you, so if you are a little different yourself, why opt for the standard French manicure? Just like your dress, hair and make-up, your nails should be the perfect style, for you.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I recommend getting your nails done as close to the big day as possible but not on the day. On your wedding day you will be so busy with other things and getting your nails done prior helps to reduce the number of bodies around you and potential stress! My bridal nail appointments are a wonderfully relaxing and pampering experience, especially as I travel to my brides - it is a nice way to unwind before the big day. My hand and arm massages are a particular highlight!</span></div>
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For brides who prefer nail polish for easy removal, I recommend CND Vinylux Weekly Polish which can last significantly longer than other nail polish due to its patent pending ProLight Technology.</div>
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For brides who would like enhancements e.g. nail extensions, I recommend CND Retention Liquid & Powder (more commonly known as “Acrylics”) – contrary to what people believe, if applied and maintained correctly, acrylic nails do not damage the nail</div>
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For nail art I recommend CND Vinylux Weekly Polish again but also OPI and Nails inc. for their wonderful range of colours.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">If you don’t want to stray too far away from the traditional French manicure but want something a little different and more flattering you can still achieve beautiful bridal looks by taking a more subtle and modern approach. The “nouveau” French look sees the French tip being painted further down the side of the nails (so you get a deeper curve to the top). This helps give your nails an elongated and elegant look.</span></div>
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Glitter and embellishments also provide something different – think glitter ombre, glitter tips, accents of Swarovski crystals. These are great, subtle ways to make your nails extra special. Of course you can go for full on sparkle and glitz (if that’s your thing) – after all, it is your big day!</div>
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Nails inc. have a beautiful collection “The New White” made up of four polishes which are white with a hint of colour (peach, pink, grey and mint). They provide such a fresh and clean look to nails and would look great with a single Swarvoski crystal at the base of the nail or with a naked/nude half moon. To buy "The New White" <a href="http://www.feelunique.com/p/nails-inc-The-New-White-Nail-Colour-14ml" target="_blank">click here</a>.</div>
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One thing I absolutely love to do is work with my brides to understand what their personal and wedding style is and, if they’re open to nail art. A lot of my brides want something really special and I’ve worked with brides to hand paint nail designs to match their wedding dress – I’ve done a lot of lace designs!</div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I have been dying to blog real life weddings for so long now. Probably since I was planning my own wedding and I first set eyes on the divine catalogue of real life wedding inspiration, </span><a href="http://www.rockmywedding.co.uk/" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;" target="_blank">Rock my Wedding</a><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">, which has long been my "I'm not worthy" target of wedding blogs. Anyway...I'm ready to breath life into this wedding category here on Made Over & Me so be ready for inspiration a plenty, insider knowledge and plenty of wedding planning advice. So if you are getting married, or you have friends who are, don't forget to give me a big shout out or if, like me, you just heart weddings please make sure you stop by and comment if you see something you like! Lets get on with it. Today we are inspired by the gorgeous wedding of these two love birds, Leona & Niall.</span></div>
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Niall and Leona met at a housewarming party. "He was a little shy but we connected straight away and spent the whole night chatting. When it was time for me to leave, he walked me to the door to say goodbye. I lingered for a little too long, hoping that he’d ask for my number. He never!!" Leona recollects. On the way home she tells me she wondered if it could be put it down to his shyness, or maybe because when she asked him to name one of his favourite bands she had corrected him when he said, "The 1990's." and she had replied "No, not a decade. A band!" Luckily Leona didn't over analyse it too much and made the first move and the rest is history!</div>
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With plenty of time to plan their big day Leona and Niall started searching for a venue a little more than two years before the Big Day and were surprised to find that our short listed venues were already very booked up. The gorgeous waterfront venue of <a href="http://www.oroccopier.co.uk/" target="_blank">Orocco Pier</a>, South Queensferry, Edinburgh was the winner after receiving some well deserved VIP treatment from wedding coordinator Laura. "She couldn't have been nicer and nothing we asked was too much trouble. She offered us drinks, (a small token, but one not offered by the other venues we visited) and her main goal was to find out what we wanted so that she could tailor the day to our request. Her enthusiasm to help couples plan their dream day came across very genuine. Laura held our date for a fortnight to give us time to make our decision but, in the short time that it took to walk back to our car, we had already agreed to sign on the dotted line! We realised that it doesn't matter if the venue is the most beautiful location on earth - if the organisers aren’t up to scratch then your big day could never be perfect"~ Some very savvy advice to wedding venues from a recent bride to be!</div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Much like myself Leona cites 'Trying on wedding dresses' to be, by far, one of the most exciting errands on the wedding 'to do' list. She did the rites of passage of trying a full on 'princess' gown (not her style but it was absolutely sensational so I thought I'd try it on for size!) "All of the delicate beads, gems and sparkles were beautiful and I probably would have been happy to walk down the aisle in any of the dresses I tried on but, for me, ‘walk’ was the key word" Leona tells us,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">"I knew I wanted a dress that I wouldn't have to drag around with me, be scared of tripping over or (worst case scenario) require help to visit the Ladies Room in! When I tried my dress on, it was so light that I felt as though I could have taken a victory run around the block. Adorned with pearls, sparkles and lace it was far from being plain and a sweetheart neckline that sat slightly off shoulder gave it a more contemporary look. Beautiful little buttons sewn onto the back helped fasten the dress and I loved the fact that the buttons continued all the way down the length of the train which I thought was a fun bit of detailing." In love with the dress Leona customised the dress by removing the existing one and replacing it with a thicker sash. The bow was also replaced with a lovely, up-cycled diamante brooch which doubled up as the brides ‘something old’.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">With Made Over Ladies on hair and make up we created a beautiful vintage inspired, sophisticated look. A swept up vintage inspired hair up adorned with fresh orchids by Kirsty and a smokey brown and soft plum lip combo by me. Leona looked bridal-ready-smoking-hot (that's a thing you know).</span></div>
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Leona's 3 bridesmaids in blush pink complimented her beautifully and with two stunning flower girls and mum in gorgeous soft blue/muted pink dress jacket combo all that was left to do was have a lovely heart warming Skype chat with BM number 4, Fiona, in Australia who unfortunately couldn't make it after having her baby close before the big day.</div>
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This was one on the most sentimental cermonies I had ever had the pleasure of attending and really personal to the bride and groom. Leona describes the special little touches they planned for their ceremony "We wrote each other love letters but not to be read on the day. The idea was that we wrote them to our future selves and sealed them - not to be opened until our 10 year anniversary! We shared our plan with a friendly little wine merchant in Stockbridge who was pleased to help us choose a bottle of wine that would age well. Thinking ahead, we decided to opt for a nice bottle of red since this wouldn't limit us to having to be somewhere with a fridge on our 10 year anniversary. Picnic with a hill top view, camping by sea, boat ride on a lake... the options for what we would want to do with ourselves in 10 years were endless so why limit ourselves to having to be somewhere near a fridge?! Along with our tasty Pinot Noir, we also bought a lovely wine box to store it in. A letter each was given to our two flower girls and our Celebrant incorporated the idea into our ceremony by explaining the idea to our guests and asking the flower girls to place our letters in the box. Many of our guests commented on the love letter idea so we think it went down well and our wine is now tucked away, safely with our letters, waiting to be opened in the year 2024!</div>
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"Be strong enough to pull the plug on an idea you have your heart set on, if you have doubts about how well it will work. I was heart set on my aisle music. Gabrielle Aplin's cover of 80's Power Ballad, The Power of Love was beautiful throughout with a crescendo towards the end that would get my guests all excited for my grand entrance! I envisioned myself emerging through the doors towards the end of the big swell of music and then floating down the aisle as the song died off, reaching my Groom at the perfect moment at the end of the song, with the words, "make love your goal". This was my vision. It was perfect. It was long. Four minutes long... Was that too long for aisle music?? I had 4 bridesmaids, 2 flower girls and me. I visited the venue and timed myself walking down the aisle. Twenty seconds - at a slooow pace, (and zero seconds for one of my nieces who was too shy to walk down at all).</div>
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Leona recalls her favourite memory of the day was hearing Niall's vows. "We decided to write our own vows and I knew it wouldn't be an easy task so I started piecing mine together months beforehand. Every time I asked Niall if he'd started his, he’d say no, and about 8 weeks before the date I became so stressed out by it that I forced him to sit down with pen and paper! He’s definitely a man of few words so I wasn't sure at all what to expect from him but my apprehension turned out to be very misplaced. His vows were amazing! They were carefully constructed, meaningful and came from the heart. They were so touching in fact, that there was barely a dry eye in the room!! Niall's favourite memory? "When we did the first dance perfectly (after a million bad practice attempts)", said Niall. The couple had spent the evenings leading up to the wedding practicing in their front room. "There were few occasions were we made it to the end of our song without making a mistake so we were very nervous that we’d move into a turn too soon or miss a twirl, but we smashed it on the night! None of our guests knew that we were planning a special first dance so it went down a treat."</div>
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For more inspiration for imaginative and gorgeous ideas to decorate your family home there's always Pinterest I have a board on there <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/madeoverladies/diy-projects-kids-girlie-things/">DIY projects (kids and girly things) </a> (while you're there give me a follow :) but I've put this gorgeous looking book on my wishlist too because I just love a beautiful book. It looks divine.</div>
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<li><a href="http://www.mamamiss.com/">www.mamamiss.com</a>- a great resource full of how to's, yummy healthy snacks, a general wealth of information to be devoured.</li>
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<li><a href="http://lifekidsandaglassofred.com/">lifekidsandaglassofred.com </a>-I particularly love the Facebook feed and usually pops up just as I'm about to have a mini meltdown/crazy moment. Impeccable timing!</li>
<li><a href="http://www.selfishmother.com/">www.selfishmother.com</a>- not just one but a collection of amazing mummy writers, ok I don't agree with every post, but it's a real honest view of mum hood and that I like.</li>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">~ Check your eyebrow colour still works. I have always wanted to ask <a href="https://www.rocknrollbride.com/about/" target="_blank">Rock N Roll Bride</a> creator Kat Williams how she decides on what eyebrow colour to use when she has blue hair, in reality I know what colour I would use if I was doing her make up but it's something you really need to get right. If you're going for a darker hair tone consider whether you need to darken your brow colour.</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Once you have your horizontal line along the lash line pull the line upwards and out (imagine your lower lashline being stretched up toward your brow as your guideline)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Once you are happy with the length start from the point and bring it back down at an angle to make a (kind of) triangle shape</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Fill in the gap so it's all black <i>read more on </i></span><i><a href="http://madeoverladies.blogspot.co.uk/2014/05/molmakeuplesson-5-how-to-do-winged.html" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;" target="_blank">winged eyeliner</a><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> with gel liner</span></i></li>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">~ Get the eyebrows right. Chose a lighter tone for filling and creating shape. Remember you can mix colours to ensure you don't go too dark.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">~ Going for ombre or balayage is a great best of both worlds method for changing your hair colour you might not need to adjust your make up too much.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">~ If you have gone a cool lighter colour (like the gorgeous greys and pastels I'm lusting over) make sure you don't use too warm a bronzer you want a subtle and light bronze enough to provide warmth but not make you look yellow/orange against cool tone hair. The gorgeous Kelly Osbourne is showing what I mean here. Check out my lighter bronzer option in the shop the post section below.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03649608728038112714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7974838434612091759.post-70297066867247604302015-06-22T04:42:00.002+01:002015-07-27T04:05:49.734+01:00You are doing great...<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I have never been good at taking my own advice. Its a major issue really. I have had so many conversations with my friends over the years where I give them my age old advice nugget of wisdom which is....'don't be so hard on yourself". I hear myself say it to others all the time and no matter what that persons situation is in life and what ever issue they are dealing with this certain piece of wisdom always seems to apply. Because we are. We are all too hard on ourselves. Although I dole it to out to others I struggle to take heed of that all important lesson. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This is the thing there's a major gap between what we know and what we do. I nearly pursued a PhD in this exact subject part of me wishes I did because I would one be a genius if I worked it out and two I would be totally content in that I would be doing all of the things thats you're meant to do to be ultimately happy, healthy, wealthy, fulfilled and all those other things we all are striving for and, probably, giving our selves a hard time about. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">My friend has a saying, (and if you read this you will know who you are as I have never heard this expression pass anyone else lips in my life). I was moaning on about some issue, a wrinkle on my forehead or a pimple that had popped up and she said 'a blind man would love to see that wrinkle' it instantly made me laugh and simultaneously realise I was being ridiculous. The thing is we often look at ourselves in the worst light, give ourselves the hardest time, measure ourselves against others or a previous version of ourselves (I am terrible for that one) no idea why as it's not constructive or motivating. It's negative. So if you are at all like me here is my little reminder to myself. I'm saving this one as my home screen on my phone and repeating to self regularly for optimum effect. I invite you to do the same if you like me need a little reminder....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Have you got a little trick to remind yourself not to be so hard on yourself? I would love to hear them!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Well there has certainly been a season change here in Melbourne and the lemon print playsuit in my wardrobe has taunted me too many times so it has been banished! I know its awful trying to drum up the motivivation to 'gut' your wardrobe but trust me I do this twice a year (usually spring & autumn) and it is the most refreshing/rejuvenating thing you can do to your wardrobe. Yes it will more than likely take you the best part of a day but it's almost cathartic and I promise you will feel virtuous at the end as you sit back with a well earned glass of vino.</span><br />
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If you don't know I moved to Melbourne with my husband and 2 kids about 4 months ago and I came here in the mindset that I was taking a break from work. I've worked pretty much every weekend since I had my little darlings (now 3 & 5) and I just felt while I had the opportunity I would take some time, we could have some time, to just be a family at the weekends. Well that was great but the time has come that comes to all that I must go back to work. I say I must but no-one is making me but I'm ready and its about time I made it happen.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">My name is Heather, I’m a 29 year old first time Mum with a 9 month old daughter. I’m the editor of a Scottish wedding blog <a class="" href="http://www.brawbrides.com/" target="_blank">www.brawbrides.com</a> which features real weddings with real stories, styled shoots and advice on the overwhelming process of wedding planning. I like to champion weddings in Scotland and small Scottish businesses. I do this by running a small networking group of wedding suppliers; we meet up once a month, big each other up on social media, and work together on styled shoots and most recently a ‘Wedding Workshop’</span></div>
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If you are reading from anywhere other than Scotland here's a little FYI from Amy...</div>
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