Updated Everyday Make Up Routine

Updated Everyday Makeup Routine 

27.12.17

Hey guys,

I decided to share my updated everyday makeup routine with you. I do this quick and easy makeup on days when I do wear make up, so this post should actually be called my updated everyday -days when I do wear makeup- makeup routine haha🤣 

My everyday makeup:

Below you will find a video tutorial on this easy natural look from my YouTube channel. Enjoy!

I hope you enjoyed today's post and remember to leave any questions or comments you may have in the comments section below. 

If you did enjoy the video please give it a thumbs up, to let me know and subscribe if you haven't already😉

Thank you so much for reading.

God Bless

Kristen

Review: Natural Beauty palette by Style Essentials | Beauty

Natural Beauty

Glam-on-the-go palette by 

Style Essentials review

14.07.17

Lately I have been messing around with eye shadows, in the hopes of mastering that super chic, bold, perfectly blended master piece on my eyelids. Using all the tips my fav beauty bloggers - Laura Lee, Nikkitutorials, CharismaStar, Tati, Kathleen and Promise has shared. I busted out my sad and tiny eye shadow collection and found this palette I purchased a couple of months ago in Germany, and decided to share with my thoughts on this product with you.

Natural Beauty Glam-on-the-go palette By Style Essentials. 

This palette consists of 6 all shimmer/metallic shadows, 2 lip pigments, 2 blushes and a highlight, all for just €6!(about R90)

The eyeshadows:

These are great for the center of the eyelids for that pop of bling. They work best when applied with a damp brush or tapped on with a finger. These shadows are build-able and lasts all day when used with a primer and set with a setting spray. I personally only use the dark  brown shade and the two lightest shades to highlight my brow bone and the inner corners of my eyes. 

★★★☆☆ 

The Highlighter:

The highlighter is one of my least favorite products from the palette, it is just too white, powdery and matte which is the opposite of what a highlighter should be.  

However, I apply some to my cheekbones as well as a mixture of the two lightest eyeshadows over the top and it gives a great glow.

★☆☆☆☆

The Blush:

The blush shades are not as pigmented as these swatches, when used with a brush you get lots of fallout and the color payoff is really light. I only use the peachy shade, I apply it with my fingers quite heavily and blend it in with a big fluffy brush.   

The shades are better suited for a pale/light skin tone I would say. 

★★☆☆☆

The Lip Pigments:

This is definitely my least favorite of all the products. It's basically a tinted lip balm, it's not long lasting,very drying after a while and the colors are way to light for me. 

★☆☆☆☆ 

In conclusion I would say that this palette would work better for someone with a lighter complexion. Overall it is a very pretty palette, the shadows are pigmented and works best with a damp brush. Despite that, the lip pigments are too light and highlighter just sucks, its too matte.

As I mentioned above; the peachy blush, the shadows and the highlight mixed with the two lightest shadows as a highlighter works great for me, it also comes with a mirror and is quite compact which is great for traveling. 

So ultimately I would say this palette is a hit, we have a winner. I do think it was worth the €6 I paid for it! I picked mine up at TKMAXX and I search around but had no luck finding a place where one could purchase it elsewhere unfortunately. 

Thank You so much for reading, I hope you enjoyed today's post, until next time have a blessed weekend. And remember inner beauty is what is important, it conquers all!

"Those who look to him are radiant, and their faces shall never be ashamed." Psalm 34:5 

God Bless 

Kristen

Top 5 favorite hair products | Hair

Top 5 favorite

hair products

26.06.17

There are thousands of different hair products and it gets really overwhelming when trying to choose the right product for your hair, and it can take quite some time before you find something that really works for you. Today I will be sharing my top 5 favorite hair products, ranging from shampoo's and conditioners for curly hair which I have to serums, oils and sprays for silky smooth hair.

Aussie 3 minute miracle frizz remedy deep treatment:

This is my favorite conditioner for sure. Now this product I use a bit differently as instructed, instead of a deep treatment I used this as a leave in conditioner when I leave my hair natural. It adds amazing moisture, controls the frizz and tames my hair preventing that bushy look. Also works great with a diffuser. This is definitely my favorite product for curls. Retails for R85 at Clicks stores.

Schwarzkopf 3 weather Taft Curl Mousse

This stuff literally holds your curls in place all day. I use the level 3 extra strong however it's a bit too strong but I still love this product. I scrunch about 2 to 3 pumps into my wet hair and dry it with a diffuser and in minutes I have perfect curls that are sure to last all day. I purchased this product in Europe and it seems as though it can not be bought in South Africa unfortunately. I believe I paid around R30-R40 

Although I have curly hair and tend to blow dry it straight most of the time, When I do I love to spray or scrunch in some product for some extra shine and smoothness.

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Here are some products I like to use

Gum Salon Keratin 10 Straight Styler Spray:

This product is real really good and it smells so good. 
This product claims to :

• Creates a protective shield around each hair shaft
• Helps protect against heat damage
• Improves the performance of your straighteners
• Greatly increased shine
• Reduces straightening time
• Helps protect against color fade
• Reduced frizz and static

And definitely does the job. I spray about 4-5 pumps onto my damp hair before I blow dry and the results are great, it leaves my hair super straight and silky. By far my favorite for straight hair! This product was a gift, however it can be purchased on Gumhair.com for  £19.99

FX Wild Harvest hair Silk drops 

This silk serum smooths frizz and split ends. Let me tell you this stuff lasts forever and a little definitely goes a long way. I use this on the length of my hair as it prevents breakage. Available at Sally's beauty supply or on amazon and Retails for $10

Dove Nourishing Oil Care Leave-in Conditioning Spray

I use this product both when I leave my hair natural(Curly)and when I blow dry it. This stuff is great it moisturizes, manages frizz, is a detangler and leaves your hair silky smooth. It is a deeply nourishing leave in conditioner, so its best to use in the cold seasons or if you have dry/damaged or colored hair. I got this when I was in Germany, sorry guys but you can get it at DM for €4 

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Aussie Frizz Miracle shampoo: 

This is probably the best shampoo I have used for my curly hair, it controls frizz but at the same time defines your curls. It contains blue gum leave extract, which is known for its soothing properties and it smells super yummy too. Retails R70 at Dischem

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I would highly recommend all these products especially if you have frizzy/curly hair. I use all of them; not at the same time of course haha, but I try to alternate every month or every other month, as well as change my shampoo every couple of weeks too. 
I hope you enjoy today's post and I hope I helped you find a solution to your frizzy, curly hair need.

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Thank You for reading! 

"For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works,
which God prepared in advance for us to do."

Ephesians 2:10 


God Bless
Kristen 

Bronze Gold & Plum | Make-Up Tutorial

BRONZE/GOLD&PLUM 
25.07.16

Hey guys!

Today's post is a winter make-up tutorial. I think this look is perfect for the colder seasons and it is so easy to re-create. If you'd like to see how I created this look, click the video below and don't forget to like my video if you did and Subscribe, its free and you'll be the first to know when my next video goes live.

Thank you so much for reading! I hope you have a blessed week!

God Bless!
Kristen

Affordable Everyday Makeup Look

Everyday Makeup Look 
01.07.16

Hey guys! Today's post is "My Everyday Makeup look" I think this look is great for the daytime, going to lunch with friends and can definitely be spiced up with some falsies and a darker lip for the night time. To see the full tutorial click the video below and don't forget to comment, like and Subscribe of course :) 

I hope you enjoyed today's post. Have a blessed day! And remember: 

“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden." Matthew 5:14

God Bless

Kristen.

Winter Wish List

 Winter Wish List

23.06.16

It's Wish List time again! Today's post is my Winter Wish List, just a few pieces i'd like to add to my collection.  Also the links to all the items are below, Enjoy!   

| Dress / Asos 

| Hat / Mango 

| Bag / Mansur Gavriel 

| Coat / Asos 

| Boots / Jeffery Campbell 

| Eyeshadow Palette / Violetvoss x Laura Lee collaboration 

| Liquid Lipstick / Jouer Cosmetics in "Niosette"  

 

Thank you so much for reading! You can checkout my previous Wish lists here-> Wish Lists

Don't forget to leave a comment. Have a BLESSED DAY!

God Bless

Kristen

Summer Wishlist | 2015

 

Its officially Summer, and we all know what that means:

 A new season, A new wishlist!

So today's post is going to be a short and sweet one, My Summer Wishlist.

 

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Dress // Off shoulder swing dress // ASOS

Sunnies // Kosha // Quay Australia

Hat // Matador Hat // ASOS

Heels // Stecy in Natural  // Steve Madden

Lipstick // Ultra matte liquid lipstick in Trap // Colourpop

Bag // Street suede fringed X body bag // ASOS

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Thank you for reading!

Don't forget to leave your comments below & let me know what you'd like me to blog next.

I'd love to hear from you!

God Bless

Kristen

Orly-Grape Glitz | Nails of the day

Hi guys! 

I'm back with a very short and season appropriate blog post. 

Since the beginning of Spring I have been painting my nails a ton, experimenting with colours I wouldn't usually- like orange and periwinkle blues. 
Although I love those shades, this beautiful soft purple shade with fine hints of shimmer has definitely been my most favorite and is perfect for spring time!

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Nails Of The Day

ORLY - Grape Glitz

 

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 This is a sheer lacquer but it is build-able; I applied three thin coats to achieve this look. This lacquer is fast drying as well as long lasting, however to ensure longevity apply a good top coat.

This shade is soft and feminine with a touch of sparkle, perfect for every princess...I mean girl.  

I would recommend this lacquer as  it gives your nails that salon finish in the comfort of your own home and will cost you a mere fraction of the price.

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Thank you all so much for reading!

Don't forget to leave your comments, ideas and requests in the comments section below.

Until next time.

God Bless 

Kristen 

Spring Wish List | 2015

My Spring Wish List, a few things I would love to have this season. 
Enjoy!

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1. Co-Ord Painted Chrome Crop Top & Skirt in Neoprene //  Clover Canyon 

2. Ultra Matte liquid lipstick in Koala  //  ColourPop Cosmetics

3. Pascal in ivory  //  Dr. Martens

4. Raw Edge Sleeveless Jacket  //  Topshop

5. Invader  Sunglasses  //  Quay Australia

6. Adventure backpack  //  Jump From Paper

7. Alien EAU du perfume  // Thierry Mugler

8. Love Bracelets  // Cartier 

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Thank You for reading. 

Leave your comments below I would love to know; 

Whats on your wish lists.

God Bless

Kristen

August | Favourites

Hi guys!

August is finally gone and winter is officially over, yay! 

I am super excited for September because it is my birthday month and I have lots of exciting posts in mind.

Today's post is my August favorites- just some things I have been loving this past month.

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Lip Combo: 

Liner - Yardley in 'Spicy Nude'

Lipstick - Nyx soft matte lip cream in 'Abu Dhabi'

Gloss - Avon plump pout in 'Pink Nectar' 

This is my all time favorite lip combo, I will probably wear this forever ;) The Nyx lip cream is a matte lipstick which I love but some days I like to add a bit of gloss over it and this Avon plump pout is great definitely one of my favorite glosses.

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Orly in FBl2831

I have been painting my nails a ton this past month, Blues and Nudes. This nude shade is perfect for my skin tone, its fast drying and lasts up to 5 days. Another nail polish I've been loving is the Sinful colors in 'Cinderella'.

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Fluffy Knit - Double zero

On the cold and rainy days; this was my go-to piece- a black fluffy knit!

This has been in my last  favorites and I still love it. I wish I had them in ever single color possible.

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Silver lace ups - MrP

These are oldies but goodies! I got these on sale last year and I am still obsessed with them. They are bold and add a little something to any outfit. Obsessed!

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Large sunnies- MrP 

Although it was winter there were many sunny days and the shades were absolutely perfect blocking out those rays. They are black so they match everything, they have some minor gold detailing and were really inexpensive.

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Double-back earrings - MrP 

I have been wanting these ever since I saw them online. I couldn't find them anywhere and I didn't know of they would suit me. Recently I found this pair at MrP ,they were so inexpensive! I got them to see if I would like them, and well they are in my favorites, so of course I love them.

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Nesquik Sandwich Biscuits 

These are so good and so extremely addicting. They are really delicious especially the strawberry flavor and I usually don't like anything strawberry flavored.
I would definitely recommend this snack.

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Electric Heart by RUE 21

This perfume is amazing, it has a clean, long lasting fragrance. 
With notes of Bergamot, Pineapple, Moss and Cedarwood this is a great scent for the summer for sure.

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Thank You for reading!
Don't forget to leave your comments below.

God bless
Kristen