HAPPY VALENTINES

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY! I hope that everyone, whether single or in a relationship, or in an "it's complicated" enjoys today, because it's only one day a year that you are allowed to be euphoriously in love. In love with someone, in love with life, or just in love with the idea of love.

I know that I've been Valentines' crazy these past couple of weeks, but I really do love(haha) the holiday. To celebrate I thought I'd publish a few facts all about the big L.O.V.E, for your entertainment! (You might need to zoom in a bit, the writing is quite small.)

Have a great day!
LOVE Jennifer xx

Girly Valentine's Makeup Look

Today, in honour of Valentines I am going to show you how to achieve a girly, pretty makeup look, perfect for a date.

The Products:

L-R: Sleek Lip Conditioner, MUA Pearl Shadow, MUA Matte Shadow, Maybelline Colour Tattoo, GOSH Effect Powder, Rimmel Matte Powder, Sleek Highlighter, Natural Collection Blush, Rimmel Mascara(not pictured).

I am going to write this in the order that I would put makeup on, eyes first, then face, and lastly, lips. This makeup look is made using entirely high street(or drugstore) products to make it as achievable as possible. However, you can switch the products for more expensive dupes, or your favourite products in similar shades.

Start by applying the matte pastel pink shade all over the eyelid, and then apply the colour tattoo directly on to the inner and middle lid. Buff the cranberry pearl shade into the crease- this create a softer crease look that a matte brown shade(the typical crease shade). Blend all of the shades where they meet, to make the eye look a bit softer and more romantic, and finish the look with a small dotting of the loose shadow powder in the tearduct area, and as a brow highlight.

Finish the eyes with one-two coats of mascara. I live the Scandaleyes mascara by Rimmel, as the wand it really thick and makes the eyelashes look really long. However, if you want a more natural look, try a brown mascara, or a purple one(this Benefit one is my all time fave!).

Keeping the face very simple and romantic, start with some pale Barbie pink blush on the cheeks, just above the apple; by applying blush just above the apple of the cheeks, you create a much more youthful look, as applying it on tha apple only looks natural when smiling- if you're not smiling, it pulls the face down. Dust a small amount of pearly highlighter(the top two shades) on the tips of your cheeks, to give more glow to your face. Finish with a dusting of pressed powder all over the face, paying close attention to the middle of the face, prone to oiliness. I have skipped foundation for this makeup look, as I wanted it to be as fresh-faced and natural as possible, but you can always add foundation if you want.

The idea of a bright lip transferring onto your dates lips after a sneaky end-of-date kiss is mortifying to me. Also, I'm pretty sure that all guys are terrified of gloss(it is very sticky). This Sleek tinted lip balm is the perfect alternative to lipgloss or lipstick. Simply pat it on the lips, and after a few seconds it will stain. It isn't sticky, and the colour lasts for hours- perfect. The Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain is a great alternative to this lipballm, if you don't have access to it, I think that the shades Honey or Cherish are really cute for a date.

I hope that you all have a great Valentines day, and that this makeup look scores you some points with your date! 

Jennifer xx

Valentines Day Baking

I love all things baking, but I love nothing more than Valentines Day giving me an excuse to go all out with the pink love heart foods. Here are a few ideas for Valentines baking, and be warned: I am going to go all out with the hearts here.

 Heart Macaroons! I would love to try these, but I have heard that they are really hard- maybe it will take more than one attempt, but I'll get there.

Make your sweetheart some heart eggs for Valentines- I think the stick they used is a chopstick(it took a good few minutes of looking to work out what it was!)

This is so clever; put marbles or a rolled up ball of tin foil in the tray with your muffins. This will make them cook in a heart shape.

Don't these Red Velvet Brownies look simply divine! I will definitely be trying them.

DO you have any favourite valentines baking traditions?

Valentines Decor

Even though Valentines day is only one day in the year, I always think that valentines decor looks cute all year round. Who doesn't love a little hearts and romance scattered around their home all the time?

Make this cute canvas with some paint, masking tape(to keep the paint in a straight line), and some red buttons. 

This is my favourite DIY of the lot; coil some wire into the word 'love', and wrap with pink or red string. Super cute!

Print out this cute picture and frame it- so shabby chic and romantic.

Make this adorably garland from old canvas shopping bags cut into triangles. Print with hearts, and string them into bunting. 

Not exactly home decor, but it's a pretty cute idea; bend paper clips into hearts to jazz up work. I'm pretty sure that these would be more sturdy on files anyway.

Make a heart out of wire, and wrap pink string around it, like a dream-catcher. Hang wherever you like!

Coat the inside of a mason jar with Valentine's coloured paint, and use it as a flower vase, or in my case, to store makeup brushes!

Do you like Valentines decor?

Jennifer xx