SPRINGTIME MERMAID MAKEUP - SUPER QUICK VIDEO TUTORIAL

Hi everyone!

Check out my latest video for my YouTube Channel where I create a springtime mermaid makeup look :)

The shirt I'm wearing is from wardrobelust.com

xx LHC

IMATS SYDNEY 2014 MINI HAUL - SUGARPILL, GIRLEE COSMETICS + MORE!

Hi everyone!

Here is a video of my IMATS 2014 Sydney haul!

Enjoy!

xx LHC

SUGARPILL SPARKLE BABY EYESHADOW TUTORIAL

Hi everyone!

Check out one of my latest tutorials on my channel using Sugarpill cosmetics Sparkle Baby eyeshadows which I got at IMATS Sydney 2014.

Don't forget to thumbs up and subscribe to my channel!

xx LHC

OMBRE MERMAID UNICORN PURPLE TO PINK HAIR DYE TUTORIAL

Hi Everyone!

This is a super quick iPhone edited video showing a glimpse into the fun world of creating my magical hair!

xx LHC

DAY TIME SMOKY EYE - EYESHADOW TUTORIAL - WORK, WEDDING, WEEKEND - WOW

Hi Everyone!

Here's a fun day-time smoky eye tutorial video for your viewing pleasure!

xx LHC

PS - don't forget to thumbs up and subscribe to my channel :)

EYEBROW ROUTINE - JUNE 2014

Hi Everyone!

I hope you enjoy seeing this way of doing brows when you don't have much to work with!

I definitely love bold brows - they're not for everyone, but this is what I was into at the time.

My brow shape and technique has evolved over the past few months (and years!!) - which I am sure you will notice in my videos and Instagram posts.

The thing about eyebrows is - everyone's are different - so just practice, experiment and do whatever works for your face shape and hair colour - just don't go being a basic bitch hehe

Before you watch, here are some not-so-bold brow choices - enjoy!

xx LHC

FOUNDATION ROUTINE - JUNE 2014

Hi Everyone!

This is one of my foundation routines - you know me - I get into a routine for a few months, but it also changes depending on the season/weather and my location.

Being in QLD the last several months, even though it was Winter, has definitely made me revert back to a powder-focused foundation because it's all about oil control for me!

Let me know what you think and don't forget to subscribe to my YouTube Channel!

xx LHC

LIFE UPDATE [OLD] - MAKEUP HAUL - THE BALM

Hi Everyone!

This life update video is a little out of date - I mention how we're living in Queensland - that was the case when it was filmed 6 months ago, but now we're moving again!

I will update more about that later, but for now check out the video which focuses on a haul of The Balm makeup - an Irish brand made in the USA with cute vintage packaging and amazing formulas!

This brand is available at DJs which is cool!

I've been travelling back and forth a lot lately and somewhere along the line I've lost my beloved Mary Lou-Manizer!!!!

Maybe that means I should buy the Betty Lou..... :)

xx LHC

MELT COSMETICS LIPSTICK HAUL + SWATCHES

Hi everyone!

Check out my Melt Cosmetics Haul with swatches!

xx LHC

SUGARPILL COLD CHEMISTRY PALETTE EYESHADOW TUTORIAL

Hi Everyone!

I have been so busy lately and neglected this blog - but never fear! I'm back and I'm going to post links to all the videos I've been posting since my last post. My focus has definitely been on YouTube and Instagram the last few months, so make sure to follow me!

Follow me on Instagram - instagram.com/lucyhelena

Like my Facebook page - facebook.com/LucyHelenaCreative

xx LHC

SUGARPILL COLD CHEMISTRY PALETTE EYESHADOW TUTORIAL

Big Day Out Sydney - Mermaid Make-up "Get Ready With Me" Video

BIG DAY OUT Get Ready With Me Video

Hey Everyone!

Just a quick post with a link to my latest YouTube video.

The look was very mermaid/seapunk inspired.

Enjoy!

Love + Lipstick,

LHC

ILLAMASQUA Fatale Eyeshadow Palette - Swatches and First Impressions

Hello!

This quick post is about the latest eye shadow quad palette from Illamasqua. Moving on really nicely from the creamy textured powder Paranormal Palette (see photos below), this palette is back to their smooth, soft powdery dry texture.

It is interesting to note that the Paranormal Palette is made in Thailand, and the Fatale Palette is made in Germany. I have found the best cosmetics products and brands are often made in Germany, but that is not to say that the Thailand-derived products are inferior. It is most likely to do with the ingredients and process of the eyeshadow, and who can make it.

Below are the images from the Illamasqua website, and a face chart using the palette from their Instagram account.

Their website states: 

"Put your eyes in the spotlight with this powder eye shadow palette. Enjoy four intense shimmer shades: bronzed gold, sultry berry shimmer, chestnut brown and seductive violet shimmer. Wear separately or blend to create your own bespoke look."

I think the colours definitely appear dark and brighter on the website, but luckily I saw it in store at Myer and was in love at first sight.

These shadows are highly pigmented, shimmery and soft. I cannot wait to use these tonight (going to Strike bowling with Alex and my parents).

To use on their own I think they would work well on bare lids, but if you have oily lids like me, perhaps use an eyeshadow primer or one of Illamasqua's creamy bases.

Another idea is to use the creamy texture of the Paranormal palette as bases for the powdery shades (3 of the colours are quite similar, but different enough to warrant buying both).

Here I've swatched Paranomal on its own, then with Ensnare on top. Although you may not be able to tell much of a difference, Ensnare adds a two-tone shimmer to this look and also sets the creamier shadow so it won't slide around on your lid.

As always, the packaging is gorgeous. Probably not the smallest of palettes to lug around on a daily basis, but I never take my eyeshadows with me. I've never been into de-potting palettes, mainly because you pay for packaging, so you may as well enjoy it.

Make sure to follow me on Instagram @ lucyhelena to see the look I create with this palette.

Love + Lipstick,

xx Lucy.

SPECKLE PASTEL OMBRE NAILS

Hello!

It doesn't matter what time of year it is, pastel nails are always appropriate in my books. When I first got my hands on Illamasqua's speckle polishes in Speckle and Scarce I didn't even bother doing one colour to a nail. I saw someone on instagram via their profile post an ombre look and I thought I'd give it a go.

Unlike other ombre nail looks which required sponges, white base coats and tricky top-coats without blurring the art, this technique is simple.

This ombre mani is so shockingly easy and I do apologise for not showing it broken down into steps, but the trick to it working well is to paint the second colour immediately after the first colour so you can do a little blending. The reason why this works so well is the speckle finish/texture of the nail polish and specks of glitter hide the "blend line".

I ventured into the post-Boxing Day sales today and discovered Fragile and Mottle on sale for $11! I couldn't resist. That's 50% off (I think).

So I really just winged it with this look and made up the colour combos as I went. I used Sally Hansen base coat and top coat as pictured, then decided to add another element to this look with Illamasqua top coat in Prism. This makes any colour mermaidy and pearlescent.

***** Please excuse my cuticles. I couldn't find my cuticle trimmer*****

Step 1: Apply base coat to whole nail and edge of nail. I've been using this one since I had my Japanese gel nails removed to get my nails back to their strong state. It's worked a treat!

Step 2: Apply thick coat of colour 1 (keep all bottles open so you can quickly switch between brushes) from the base of the nail about half way.

Step 3: Apply a thick coat of colour 2 starting exactly where colour 1 ends, slightly overlap if you like, but you don't have to. Add a quick swipe to the edge of the nail to seal the colour and prevent chipping.

Step 4: If the colour looks sheer, repeat steps 2 and 3, but I usually find this is where the ombre effects starts to look more like colour-blocking. That's why one thick coat works better than two thin coats with this technique. 

Alternate colours however you like. I've done all 10 fingers with pink as colour 1 and purple as colour 2, but this time I just changed it up each time.

Step 5: Wait until dry and then apply top coat to whole nail and edge of nail to seal.

Step 6: (optional) add shimmer/pearl top-coat.

I haven't tried it with any other brand of speckle polish, but if you're after a cheaper alternative, I've seen gift packs on sale in Myer and Target by ChiChi.

I hope you enjoyed this little insight into one of my favourite manicures.

Love + Lipstick,

xx Lucy

GOLD DIGGER - GOLD GLITTER NEW YEAR'S EVE MAKE-UP

Hello!

It's almost the end of 2013 and what better way to bring in the New Year than with a bunch of glitter and a smile?

I decided to challenge myself to not only use my Lime Crime Zodiac glitters, which I don't use often enough, but to also restrict myself to a 1-colour theme.

This proved challenging, because I love using several colours at once to create my daily unicorn mermaid looks, but it turns out I have a lot more gold products than I realised.

I show all of the products in the video, but please feel free to comment below if you have any questions about where to buy them, where I personally bought them from and how they compare to other similar products.

Make sure to subscribe to my channel to be notified when new videos are added, as well as catch up on my first batch of videos.

Looking forward to posting on here as regularly as possible!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Love + Lipstick

xx Lucy