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Make Up Lessons I've Learned: Concealer

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​ Okay class, take your seats. The lesson is about to begin. Just kidding! Kinda. I would just like to stress that actually, I'm not an expert - I just watch a hell of a lot of YouTube videos on make up, beauty etc and have learnt a lot of tips and tricks on how to make the most out of my products.  I will be doing a series of "classes" on different topics, so should you have any requests do let me know in the comments or on twitter.  I honestly and truly believe there is no right and wrong with make up. If someone tells you you've applied your concealer wrong, or you need to put this powder here and do this powder there, don't listen to them. It is all about using the make up to work best for you and cooperate with your skin.  So that about covers it. No attacking me for not being a qualified MUA, this is just advice for beginners on what works for me and how I use different products in a number of ways.  Lesson One: Conce...

How To: Lampshading

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I'm sure I'm not the only one obsessed with Ariana Grande right? Any song she releases, any outfit she's spotted in I instantly fall in love. She just makes everything look so effortless.  One of my favourite styles she quite often wears is called lampshading and it's when you pair an oversized tee, sweatshirt, hoody, dress or shirt with knee high boots.  It's a look suitable for any occasion, I've worn it when I've gone out for drinks and when I've popped out for errands. It's so versatile. Also, at first, I was really conscious that if I were to bend over then I would be exposed in some way, but the easiest hack is to just wear some cycling shorts underneath. You'll never see them and never have to worry about giving anyone a fright.  So since it is one of my favourite looks, I wanted to share with you all how I lampshade.  My first and favourite outfit is this rust oversized sweatshirt from Missguided and these beige knit over the knee boots f...