Makeup Lesson

 Monochromatic Eye Make-up

When you want to add colour into your eye make-up it can be difficult to know where to start. The easiest way to add colour is monochromatic-ly (If that's a word)

In simple terms - Using different shades (light/dark) of the same tone (or hue)

Here's an example of a monochromatic purple make-up look:

Everything Used + Links

Brushes http://blankcanvascosmetics.com/ Use code SINEAD for discount

E25/26 Blending Duo

http://www.blankcanvascosmetics.com/products/e25-26-blending-duo.html

E24 Flat Shader/Lay Down Brush (previously E26 Flat Shader)

http://www.blankcanvascosmetics.com/products/e24-flat-shader-lay-down-brush-previously-e26-flat-shader.html

E32/33 Double Ended Tapered Crease Blender/Smudger

http://www.blankcanvascosmetics.com/products/e32-33-double-ended-tapered-crease-blender-smudger.html

Midtone - Makeup Geek Eyeshadow Pan - Unexpected

http://www.makeupgeek.com/store/eye-products/eyeshadows/makeup-geek-eyeshadows/makeup-geek-eyeshadow-pan-unexpected.html

Highlight - Makeup Geek Eyeshadow Pan - Prom Night

http://www.makeupgeek.com/store/eye-products/eyeshadows/makeup-geek-eyeshadows/makeup-geek-eyeshadow-pan-prom-night.html

Contour - Makeup Geek Eyeshadow Pan - Purple Rain

http://www.makeupgeek.com/store/eye-products/eyeshadows/makeup-geek-eyeshadows/makeup-geek-eyeshadow-pan-purple-rain.html

Black - Makeup Geek Eyeshadow Pan - Corrupt

http://www.makeupgeek.com/store/eye-products/eyeshadows/makeup-geek-eyeshadows/makeup-geek-eyeshadow-pan-corrupt.html

Eye Lash Curler: 

Japonesque Professional Eyelash Curler http://www.lecosmetique.com/Japonesque_Professional_Eyelash_Curler_p/mt040.htm

Lashes 

Ardell: Babies Black http://www.eyelashesunlimited.com/

Glue: 

Duo Glue

Mascara: 

Benefit They're Real Black

Liner:

Kat Von D Tattoo Liner Trooper

http://www.sephora.com/tattoo-liner-P245205

GRWM

Get Ready With Me!

Day 5 of 10

I'm going on holiday with my boyfriend John NEXT WEEK and before I go I want to be acne free, hair free (in all the right places) with soft tanned skin and healthy shiny hair but I can't do it all in one day so follow me as I get ready to go.

If you have a special day you wanna get ready for like Prom, Debs, Homecoming or a wedding follow along and GET READY WITH ME!

Day Five: Smile

I hate my smile but I do feel better if I keep them white and bright. I never let them get too yellow in between treatments so my before and after pictures aren't much good,I use the whiteninglightning.com 

Dial A Smile Professional Teeth Whitening Kit 

Coupon code MUChair for 70% off the products too! 

http://www.whiteninglightning.com/ 

I know Kandee Johnson is a fan but my brother Declan is a HUGE fan! He drinks a lot of red wine and suffers with sensitive teeth so he uses the whitening pen to get rid of the stains and he's teeth are lovely and naturally white now. 

GRWM

Get Ready With Me!

Day 4 of 10

I'm going on holiday with my boyfriend John NEXT WEEK and before I go I want to be acne free, hair free (in all the right places) with soft tanned skin and healthy shiny hair but I can't do it all in one day so follow me as I get ready to go.

If you have a special day you wanna get ready for like Prom, Debs, Homecoming or a wedding follow along and GET READY WITH ME!

Day Four: Feet

I have talked before how much I hate my feet and when you plan on wearing cute shoes and sandals it can be tricky to know where to start but this is awesome - It's the Micropedi and I swear out of all the things I have ever tried this works!! My feet are so soft and smooth now it's like getting new feet! 

I talk about it more here: You just have to skip ahead a bit :) 

GRWM

Get Ready With Me!

Day 3 of 10

I'm going on holiday with my boyfriend John NEXT WEEK and before I go I want to be acne free, hair free (in all the right places) with soft tanned skin and healthy shiny hair but I can't do it all in one day so follow me as I get ready to go.

If you have a special day you wanna get ready for like Prom, Debs, Homecoming or a wedding follow along and GET READY WITH ME!

Day Three: Hair 

Today I had a busy morning doing hair, tan, brows and nails for a client so I didn't get a chance to do my own brows and lashes like I'd hoped so instead I did my hair. I use this L'Oreal Elvive mask and WOW! my hair is like silk I love it! It feels fresh from root to tip and so smooth! Highly recommend this!  

One a side note:

Getting acne/breakout free skin is going okay but I did get a rather large blemish on my left cheek which I was worried about so last night I use this - 

It's the Simple Spotless Roll On and it actually worked! I couldn't believe it! I woke up this morning and it was half the size, scratch that, a third of the size it was going to bed I am so impressed gonna do a video on it! I can't believe I found a spot treatment that actually works!  

GRWM

GRWM

Get Ready With Me!

Day 2 of 10

I'm going on holiday with my boyfriend John and before I go I want to be acne free, hair free (in all the right places) with soft tanned skin and healthy shiny hair but I can't do it all in one day so follow me as I get ready to go.

If you have a special day you wanna get ready for like Prom, Debs, Homecoming or a wedding follow along and GET READY WITH ME!

Day Two: BODY

Time to scrub the noodle out of your skin! In preparation for my hair removal and tan later this week I want to get all the old skin off and bring any hair to the surface. So in the shower I scrubbed and buff the skin all over!  For this I use my St. Moriz Scrub which I LOVE! 

Check me out using it here :

To get my skin in tip top condition I finish with the Nivea Firming Lotion on my whole body and the Cellulite Gel Cream on my legs and butt. I've been using this for the past few days and I feel a difference, I can't say if it's firmer or if it's just well conditioned but it doesn't feel different to me. With regards to the cellulite gel my skin does feel a little tighter but I haven't noticed a huge difference in the appearance of the cellulite so we will see....

See you tomorrow!

Sineady xx

GRWM

Get Ready With Me!

Day 1 of 10

I'm going on holiday with my boyfriend John in TEN days and before I go I want to be acne free, hair free (in all the right places) with soft tanned skin and healthy shiny hair but I can't do it all in one day so follow me as I get ready to go.

If you have a special day you wanna get ready for like Prom, Debs, Homecoming or a wedding follow along and GET READY WITH ME!

Day One: SKIN

 I've been sticking to my skincare routine really closely the last two weeks. If you are thinking of starting a new skin care routine start at least two/three months in advance to work out any kinks or issues you might have and once it starts working stick to it. 

7-10 days before the event you can have a facial.

This will include a Deep Cleanse, Exfoliation, a Mask and a Moisturizing treatment. 

If you have sensitive skin 10-15 days before would be best to allow the skin to heal but the main thing is to allow your skin time to recover - so the night before is a big NO NO!


For me I use my T-Zone Tea Tree Nose Strips which are great but I only use them every so often as they can do more harm than good sometimes.




For a deep cleanse I use my Neutrogena Visibly Clear Pink Grapefruit Facial wash.




I don't use an "exfoliator" but I use a warm cloth to remove my cleanser and this exfoliates without using an exfoliator. I prefer using this method.

                                   

I finished with the Simple Anti-Blemish Moisturiser. I only use this on the lower half of the face and my Murad Eye Cream. 



           

Makeup Lessons

Wide/Average/Close

In my new video I show how to create a round appearance to your eyes, If you have wide set eye - which means your eyes are spaced wider apart, more than the distance of one eye between them - this will will bring your eyes closer together. 

It's also a great way to round your eye shape. 

If you follow my blog then you hopefully saw my video/blog post on how to elongate your eyes. If you have close set eye - which means your eyes are spaced close together, less than the distance of one eye between them - This will lengthen your eyes and push them further apart and for those will balance space you'll get a sexy feline look to your eyes.

It's amazing how you can change your eye shape and overall look with just light and dark eyeshadows. 

I hope you try these looks out. 

You can also try these looks out - 

Happy Birthday Brother!

Happy Birthday Brother!

I'm close to all my family but me & my brother Michael have a special bond, always have. I think because he is the oldest boy and I'm the oldest girl. He's always been very protective of me and my younger sister. My mother once told me a story about my brother which just proves how smart and caring he has always been. I was just a toddler and I was really sick I wouldn't eat anything, so my brother, who was only 7, headed to the shop and came back with Jelly pots for me which I actually ate! 

I'm so lucky to have such an amazing brother,

Thank you Michael for all you do and who you are!

Stolen videos, stolen memories.

Sorry for my lack of posting today, I had planned to do a haul post but instead this is what I have be doing - 

In the space of a week three channels have uploaded my videos and monetize them (which is placing ads on them to make money) Mostly it's a minor annoyance. Sure it's not nice when someone takes credit for your work and makes money from it but the worse part was when they steal personal videos.

                                                                                                                                           I was on youtube a few days ago and saw my dog's face on someone elses channel. I felt sick. The video they stole and uploaded was this one - 

This was the hardest video to edit and when it was done I wanted to share it with my family and friends who loved sandy and the easiest way to do that is to upload on youtube. 

To have something so special to me stolen and uploaded for money by a stranger who never met sandy, who never knew her expressions, who didn't hold her while she was ill make me sick! I donated to my local animal shelter after Sandy passed in memory of her and I plan to use the money I make from the video to donate regularly to them. 

Sure, with a few clicks of a few buttons the videos are removed but I spend most of the day removing them. The form on youtube isn't the easiest to use and its time consuming. 

Make Up Wars

Sunday October 20th 2013

I know so many of you are makeup artist and I wanted to let you know about a makeup artist contest being held in Dublin. 

There are 6 categories; Catwalk, Body art, Bridal, Drag Queen, Glamour, A&E

Judges:

Elaine Butler-Doolin - From Celebrity Salon ( TV3) & Bespoke Beauty

Portobello Institute Creative Courses Head Tutor

The International Make-Up Academy, Founder & Director Anne Morrissey

I would enter the Bridal category if I wasn't so busy that month but I thought I would let you know about it because so many of you are makeup artist too.

Here is where you can enter: http://www.artisticevents.ie/

If you enter I wish the best of luck!

Makeup lessons

How to Elongate Your Eyes

Highlighter - http://www.makeupgeek.com/store/eye-products/eyeshadows/makeup-geek-eyeshadows/makeup-geek-eyeshadow-pan-shimma-shimma.html

Midtone -  http://www.makeupgeek.com/store/eye-products/eyeshadows/makeup-geek-eyeshadows/makeup-geek-eyeshadow-pan-latte.html

Contour - http://www.makeupgeek.com/store/eye-products/eyeshadows/makeup-geek-eyeshadows/makeup-geek-eyeshadow-pan-mocha.html

Black - http://www.makeupgeek.com/store/eye-products/eyeshadows/makeup-geek-eyeshadows/makeup-geek-eyeshadow-pan-corrupt.html

Eye Lash Curler Japonesque Professional Eyelash Curler http://www.lecosmetique.com/Japonesque_Professional_Eyelash_Curler_p/mt040.htm

Mascara 

They're Real by Benefit

Lashes Ardell Lash Accents #301

http://www.eyelashesunlimited.com/collections/ardell-accent-lashes/products/ardell-lash-accents-301

Primer The Balm "put a lid on it" http://www.thebalm.com/put-a-lid-on-it.html

More:

Eye Makeup For Beginners:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPqySxcuSbo

Smokey Eye Makeup For Beginners:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpNq8HiPFFE

Brushes - 

http://www.blankcanvascosmetics.com/

E32/33 Double Ended Tapered Crease Blender/Smudger

http://www.blankcanvascosmetics.com/products/e32-33-double-ended-tapered-crease-blender-smudger.html

E28 Ultra Fine Liner

http://www.blankcanvascosmetics.com/products/e28-ultra-fine-liner.html

Blending Duo (E25/26) 

http://www.blankcanvascosmetics.com/products/e25-26-blending-duo.html

USE CODE 'SINEAD' FOR DISCOUNT

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Happy Birthday Treena

Today is my sister's Birthday!

I'm so lucky to have a sister, I thank my lucky stars I was given a sister to grow up with. When she was born she was so ill and could have died and I couldn't imagine what my life would have been without my little sister, She always been the cool smart one and even though I am older I do sometimes look up to her for support like I'm the little one 

(technically I am the little one as I'm shorter than her ha)

She's one of the coolest people I know with awesome taste in music and fashion.

(Here she is singing Black Horse and a Cherry Tree)

Not only can she sing modern music but she can sing opera, we force her to sing high long notes because its just so so funny how she can do it!

 

She also writes her own music even from the age of 9 she was writing and recording music, Mostly about how annoying her sister was! "She's my sister" written about me was a famous song in our house the chorus was - 

She's my sister and sometimes I hate her

and sometime is right now

but sometimes she's okay 

but that doesn't mean I like her anyway

Oh oh my sister!

It's actually extremely catchy when you hear it and we still sing it sometimes! 

Here is an original by her, it's actually the first video 

I ever edited way before youtube even existed. 

She has also been in a few of my video too, I love working on her because it's always really funny she's never stop talking and knows so much about fashion and makeup - 

Here is one of my favourite looks I did on her!

Here's to you sister sue! I love you!!

Babe, what's up with your face?

Babe, what's up with your face??

Last week I broke out in a few blemishes on my cheek and laugh lines. It's pretty typical of me to break out here specially when I don't stick to my skincare routine (More on that tomorrow) but this break out took so long to heal and I was getting a little tired of it so I used my extra strong spot cream - Avene TriAcneal cream. 

This stuff is serious, it does one of two things - 

Brings the spot the surface to you can remove it carefully or reducing the size and allows it to fade over time with a peeling effect which removes the old layer of the skin to reduce scarring. 

But there is a problem - 

I AM THE MOST IMPATIENT PERSON EVER! 

I use it at night only and it usually works but me being impatient decided to use it morning and night and any time I felt like it really...

To quote my favourite movie - Big mistake, huge! 

Woke up with this orange, peeling, red mess to which my bf says - 

Babe, what's up with your face?

My skin looks greasy in the picture due the cream I was wearing but you can see the orange staining, The cream turns orange on contact and the redness is a dry rash, the skin is so tight and on my chin you can just about see the flakey skin - Horrible!

I stopped using the spot treatment (obviously) and I keep the skin clean and to deal with the flakiness and dryness I am using Elizabeth Arden 8 hour Cream. Works a treat! 

Best advice I can give anyone is be patient!

Hope that explains why you can only see half my face in my new video:

I didn't want to miss an upload but I couldn't wear makeup on the other side. Oh well! :/

Makeup Lesson

5 Easy Ways to Add Colour to Your Makeup

1: Blush
For some of us blush is the only colour we use on our faces and I got asked easier this week - 
"What is the point of blush"
Well as the name suggests blush is there to mimic blushing which gives us a healthy glowing look for those of us (Like me) who can look very pale and tired without adding it.

(Not always a bad thing - I used to get sent home from school a lot because I looked "Terrible pale")

2: Blush as Eyeshadow

When I trained with a runway model makeup artist years ago, she told me how she would always brush a little blush or lipstick into the crease of the eyes to match the cheeks and or lips, its a brilliant way to bring a look together and at the moment I LOVE it! 

3: Lipstick

Lipstick is an easy way to add colour, and can make anyone look extra special! I love my reds or berry tones, they make me feel fancy but lipstick can also bring out your eye colour 

Check out my video here if you don't know what I mean:

4: Smudged Eyeshadow

Take your favourite colour of eyeshadow something you never have the confidence to wear on your lid and smudge it under your eyes instead, its fun, easy and a great way to go from the office to a night out in seconds! 

5: Subtle Eyeshadow

If you find colourful eye makeup all too much but you are tired of your basic brown eye makeup just add a touch of colour on the center of your basic eye makeup and blend outwards. Great way to match your dress or accessories! 

Haul

Carly Cold Shoulder T-Shirt

http://www.boohoo.com/restofworld/clothing/icat/clothing/day-tops/carly-cold-shoulder-t-shirt/invt/azz46263

Pleated Skater Coral Skirt

http://www.boohoo.com/restofworld/clothing/skirts/icat/skirts/#esp_cf=pdxtstyletax&esp_filter_pdxtstyletax=Skater%20Skirts

 Lace 3/4 Sleeve Sleeve Lace Bodycon Dress

Let's Glow

I'm loving HIGHLIGHTER at the moment, I think no matter how bad you look or feel a little glow can make it all better (Silly I know!)

The Balm MARY Lou Manizer 

I saw this online in a few makeup tutorials and I loved it! I put it on my "to get" list right away! I actually thought it was a creme highlighter (Which by the way would be awesome) But I later found out it's a powder and a pretty (Very Pretty) awesome one! 

http://www.thebalm.com/mary-lou-manizer.html

Sleek Contour Kit

The Sleek Contour Kit, I dunno how many times I have used this in videos! It's one of the best products I have ever owned. It has a matte bronzer, which is brilliant for contour the face and it's slightly larger than the highlighter which makes sense seeing as you apply bronzer on more of the face and use a large brush (Thank you Sleek for thinking of that) 

It also comes in three different shade - Light, medium, dark. Perfect! 

http://www.sleekmakeup.com/face/contouring/face-contour-kit

Check out my full tutorial here:

Makeup lesson

A Beginner's Guide to Eye Makeup

From using primer, picking brushes, choosing eye shadows

Let’s start with primer

Primers help your eyeshadow last longer and prevent oils from crease the shadows

Or could use your concealer or foundation as a base and set it with powder to help your

eyeshadow last longer, it’s the old fashion way!

Brushes

(The only one you need)

http://www.blankcanvascosmetics.com/products/e26-flat-shader-lay-down-brush.html

Flat brush, great for apply eyeshadows to the lid and lining the lash line with the flat tip.

http://www.blankcanvascosmetics.com/products/e23-short-pencil.html

A small smudger/pencil brush for detailed work 

(You can use this to smudge your eyeliner)

http://www.blankcanvascosmetics.com/products/e24-blending-brush.html

My FAVOURITE!! This applies and blends! I LOVE this! Get it, Try it, I know you will love it as much as I do! 

http://www.blankcanvascosmetics.com/products/e25-26-blending-duo.html

The duo blender! Use one side for blending dark shades and one to blending light shades!

Eyeshadows come is a different textures, tone and shades it can be kind of confusing

But you really only need 3-4 shades to create a basic eye makeup look

One highlighter, which should be at least one shade lighter than your skin

You can also use your facial highlighter which is a great way to bring your look together.

(It can also be matte)

One MATTE mid tone, this will help to blend your eye makeup softly Try using your matte bronzer if you can't find one.  

Dark Contour, this should be at least two shades darker than your skin this adds shapes and shadows.

(This can be matte or shimmer)

Watch my full tutorial here:

Eye Shapes

Finding Your Eye Shape

Spacing:

The average distance between a pair of eyes is the length of one eye.

Some times that distance is shorter – meaning the eyes are spaced closer together.

And other times that distance is wider – meaning the eyes are spaced further apart.

Average Eye Spacing – 

 The eyes are spaces one eye length apart.

Close Set Eyes –

The eyes are spaced closer than one eye length apart.  

Wide Set Eyes –

The eyes are spaced further than one eye length apart.

Shape:

Average – The eye lid is visual from the inner corner to the outer edge in a smooth curved shape.

Celebrity – Kim Kardashian & Cheryl Cole

Prominent – The eyes can protrude or extend from the face and may cause a crease underneath.

Celebrity – Katy Perry & Mila Kunis

Deep Set – The eyes are set deep in the head the opposite of a prominent shape.

Celebrity – Selena Gomez & Taylor Swift (Taylor’s eyes are also close set) 

Hooded – The eyes are almost hidden by a heavy crease with creates a hood over the lid.

Celebrity – Miley Cyrus & Jessica Sanchez

Droopy – The eyes drop or droop slightly on the outer edge.

Celebrity – Ann Hathaway