HOW TO START/ BULID A MAKEUP COLLECTION ON A BUDGET!

Hey, 

I 100% know the feeling of being a student and having a budget, honselty the struggle is real! 
So today i thought of some tips that might help you spend less money but still build a pretty reasonable makeup collection! 

 TIP 1: LOOK, LOOK, LOOK
If you are starting a makeup collection from scratch then it's slightly easy because you can follow this 'guide' and buy away! However if you have already a got a little collection and want to build  up more, then my advice would be to look at your collection and see what you already got, there is no point in buying something that you already have as its just a waste of money. 

TIP 2: LIST
A pretty obvious tip but is too list products that you would like to buy (within your price range) make it a realistic list. 

TIP 3: SAVE 
If you want to start a makeup collection then you're going to have to save money as makeup isn't the most cheapest thing. Weather this be your weekly allowance from your parents or a job. 
However i do know that it isn't easy as a teen to get a job ( trust me i know).  Now I'm not the job centre but a good way to get money is sell online, websites like depop and ebay. People will buy anything these days! You could even do chores around the house and in return get money from your parents. Wash your parents or neighbours cars etc. Or just even ask your parents for money (hehe)
  
TIP 4: LOOK FOR 2 IN 1 

When i mean, 2 in 1 products like this where you get 2 products in 1 container. This is the master sculpt from Maybelline. Not only is the price good but you also get a bronzer and highlighter, this is ideal because  you don't have to fork out on another product. It's nice and compact and together, perfect for travelling. Both bronzer and highlighter are very pigmented as well! 
Makeup sets, are another life saver, you can get a lot of makeup high end and drugstore from boots. 

i brought this benefit box about 3 years ago and its had its use, defiantly would recommend this box as you are getting a lot of products all in one. Benefit have loads of  makeup sets. Yes you have to spend that much more but in a way its good because you get more for your value and benefit will never disappoint you because they always put in the best products in their boxes!


TIP 5: DUPES/ ALTERNATIVES 
 If you want a certain high end product that's a bit pricey, many drugstores have dupes, its pretty easy to look out for dupes, you can easily just google the product and dupe should come up! Dupes are amazing because you're going to pretty much getting the same product but for a lower price. 

(google images) 

TIP 6: DON'T BUY THINGS FOR THE SAKE OF IT! 

LOL, this is something i need scream at myself, as i do this...alot. 

I can understand that this is easily done, as makeup shops can be very over whelming as you want everything from there, but don't do it as when you get home you're gonna think why did i buy this, when i am gonna need this? 

TIP 7: POINTS CARDS/ STUDENT CARDS 

This are actually genius! The way the way the points card system work is every time you pay for something you the cashier your point cards and by however much you spend that day they will give you points for it! The points equal up and once you start to get gather your points up you can start to pay for things using your points card and get offers. 

 Student cards, ANOTHER GENIUS thing, as a student you can apply for a student card and get discounts at shops, this really does help if you want to build up your makeup collection! 

(google images) 

TIP 8: SALES 

Sales, this can work both for highend and drugstore! Sales how could we forget about sales. If you live in the UK then you will know about the 3 for 2 in Boots and superdrug, the heaven day it makes such a diffrence and you can pick up more for pretty affordable price! 

TIP 9: BIRTHDAYS AND CHRISTMAS // GIFTCARDS 

Asking for makeup for your birthday or christmas thats what birthdays and xmas is for! lol

If you're unsure about what specfic products that you want, gitfcards are amazing becuase you can shop in your own time and choose later. ( it also saves the hassle of trying to explain to others what specfic product, shade and brand etc you want) 

TIP 10: BRUSH SETS

Pretty self explanatory, but if you want to build up a makeup collection then you're going to need some brushes! Brush sets are perfect because even though you will have to spend that bit more money it works out cheaper then buying each individual brush. 

TIP 11: USING OTHER MAKEUP PRODUCTS AS ALTERNATIVES

Honestly why can't you use a eyeshadow as highlighter it does the exact same job, and you won't have to bother buying another product? Why can't you use a brown eyeshadow as a bronzer? 

EXACTLY! 

So those were all the tips i could think of! I'm sure that there are others but you kinda get the idea, you can save a lot of money and also get makeup products as well! 

 These are my most recommend top picks from the 'drugstore', products and brands!

I'm not going into detail about them, but all of these products that i have chosen are high quality, and pigmented. 

Foudation 

Contour Kit 

SaveSaveSaveSave

Blush

brow
mascara 

eyeliner 

shadow 

lip liner
liquid lipstick 
lipstick 

I will be doing a starter makeup post very soon, and i will go into detail about each and every product and brand!

speak to ya on Friday! 

kisses Glam Chic (Missy) 

Feeling confideint - makeup, fashion and self esteem Part 1

Hey, 
i just wanted to say that these pictures that are going to be featured in this blog post are not my own and are from Pinterest and google. (ok thanks) 
  Anyway I feel like this is a hard blog post to write as I'm not 100% confident with myself, but I think no one is and thats life. Anyway I wanted to talk about how to be confident with your fashion and makeup and yourself & now — a days girls and guys get bullied for the most stupidest thing like their fashion sense or makeup, just petty things like that. 
Myself I have not been a subject of being bullied so I can't imagine the pain that people go through everyday. I know its easier said then done but I wanted to share some words and just say FUCK THE HATERS. 

  Honestly if you're reading this and you have bullied someone because of their shoes or something petty like that and not sorry for it, what is your life? I understand that everyone has a different opinions and sense and may not like a certain things but don't bring them down because of it. You are entitled to your opinion but don't bring that person down.  

                                        

Know a days for girls especially its seen that if girls don't where makeup they are weird, know I myself do love makeup but there are so many days when I don't wear makeup. For example I didn't wear makeup to school because I didn't the feel to need to. School can be the most bitchiest place and teens are so hard on other teens ( srsly chill the fuck out why) you're going to school to learn (or to pass) like chill. 

This goes the same for fashion and clothes whats the point of hating if a guy or a girl isn't wearing the on trend thing. Honestly yes I do myself follow the trends but I don't care if someone else isn't  thats their life not mine. Once again if you don't like something and have an opinion thats fine just don't bring them down. 

Self esteem

Everyone has a self esteem weather it be low or high, majority most people have low self esteem (including me on certain days) rather than a high self esteem which is sad because it should be the other way around. Im not going to go into some detail about self esteem because its very touchy subject and everyone has different views. 

 A lot of people suffer from low esteem because of their weight and face people calling themselves ugly. I have to say that the media takes a big role as teenagers (mostly) look up to this 'perfect image' of being 'skinny' and 'tone' and 'pretty'. 

Most teeenagers look up to celebrities who have personal trainers and a full glam squad  I myself used to look (still do sometimes) up to celebrities and think 'how they live the perfect life' 'they're aren't human themselves because she has clear skin and beautiful body' 'she doesn't have spots, why do I '. I would compare myself to them. DON'T COMPARE YOURSELF TO OTHERS!  

  Honestly they are some many other reasons why we have low self esteem, the mind takes part the mind will always automatically compare yourself to others and of course bullying.  

Be yourself and feel confident with your makeup and fashion! 

Feeling confident with your makeup and fashion in other words means how to feel good about with yourself and not feel like shit, wear what you like and rock it chickas! 

Pout with you bright red lipstick and dark smoky eye and feel good.

Smile with your bare lips,be happy with no makeup cause you're amazing with makeup and without makeup. 

Just remember also why you're wearing makeup its art, never feel ugly without it on! 

  

 Who gives a shit if your don't any Adidas superstars cause no one gives a shit you are you! Yes, haters are going to hate but thats because they probably have a low self esteem themselves are trying to bring you down with them, so they feel better about themselves. 

  Stop comparing yourself to other people you are you and thats all! 

If you are sitting here and comparing yourself to someone like the kardashains first of all (think about how they got famous because urm... yeah) also they have money LOL.  

 Not to throw any shade at Kylie Jenner, but I myself really thought Kylie Jenner was really pretty before the surgery  I know it was her choice and she self conscious of her lips , etc., but people look up her and call themselves ugly. Did that stupid Kylie lip challenge? Stop it and love yourself, you are unique in your own way! Don't feel self conscious about yourself. As I said it is easier said then done but try to wake up and smile in mirror, laugh with your dog and try to think of a postive outcome from that day.  

  

Don't call yourself ugly because you have spots and pores its natural at the end of the day, you're not ugly because of it. Don't call yourself ugly and fat if you're not the same weight as a Victoria secret model, everyone comes in different shapes and sizes, remember that if you are unhappy with yourself, its never too late to change it but always accept your real self.

 REMEMBER BE BOLD 

 SMILE YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL! 

Here are some some quotes from Pinterest I wanted to share! 

Fuck the haters!

 kisses glam chic (missy) x  

SUMMER STROBE - Mac strobing cream

Hey, 
So ive been strobing for about 5 months now and i love it! This product is one of my most favourite products to use when im strobing. As it has been summer I've been wanting a more glowly and dewy makeup. 

 For those who don't know what strobing is, strobing is the technique where you use a cream with an built in illumnaitor almost like a primer (as you strobe before doing you makeup). You use the cream on the high points of your face such as you cheeks and t zone (bridge of nose, above your lip, chin and high parts of forehead) This will result a dewy and illuminated look once completed your makeup.  Many celebrities use this technique!

 Here are some example of celebrities who strobe: 

CHECK THAT GLOW OUT!

(google imagines)


As you can see strobing really gives your skin a natural glow without looking cakey. Strobing itself isn't hard either, you can create the most simplest look BUT also create the an ultra glam red carpet look too! That's the best bit about strobing day to night look achieved easily. 

MAC'S STROBE CREAM 
This product over all has made it into my summer makeup routine now, this product was quite a recent purchase for me, i actually brought it from the airport on the way Paris and used ever since. 

I can't really say alot about the packaging as its the very simple mac package but it a perfect size for travelling and isn't too big, i would recommended you pack this product epically if your going on holiday somewhere warm you should wear it! As it would give your skin an instant glow. You could defiantly just wear this under some light BB cream or even on its own! The only down side is that you would have to wear suncream on the top as it doesn't have SPF in it which is a shame. KIDS ALWAYS PROTECT YOUR SKIN FROM THE SUN, YOU WILL THANK ME LATER!! 

The consistency of the product is a liquid as you may have guessed, its slightly lighter than a cream or a primer and doesn't have a gel formula. Over all it feels very light on the skin when applied and blended in. You can either use a beauty blender or your finger to simply blend this product in either way it still looks beautiful and glowy. 

This is the amount that comes out with one squeeze, a perfect amount to cover the whole face. This is great as you wont be wasting any product. 

Unblended. It looks good on every skin tone weather you have fair skin tone or a darker tone. 

Blended as you can see when its blended it gives off a white shimmer on my skim tone and i have a fairly olive skin tone. I'm NC 40 at mac if you wanted a skin tone reference.

(also ignore my krusty af hands i need some hand cream asap) 

Also check out my friends blog!- http://thisischarlz.blogspot.co.uk 

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kisses glam chic (Missy) xoxo

Hey im Missy or glamorous chic!

Hey, Im missy or glamorous chic, i have started to run a blog called glamourous chic becuase not only writing is my hobby, i also have a passion for makeup and fashion. I wantedt create this blog as i feel i could give some inspiration or help someone out weather it be a small thing like reccomending them a lipstick or you starting a blog. 

I'd thought id start out this post with a few random fatcs about me and some goals on my bucket list so that you could get to know me better! 

Facts about me:
1. I LOVE to write, its a passion even though i have dylsexia and my spelling is rubbish i still like to try.
2. i love france and italy, i recently went to france for the 1st time this summer and fell in love with Paris, it has such a different buzz to England and everyone there seems so moviated and driven, not to mention the style over there is the bomb. This blog was inspired by the beautiful city of Pariee. I also went to italy for the 3rd time this summer and fell in love with sorrento, although this wasnt my first time in italy, we went to another part of italy called Sorrento naples. The food there is to die for and the atomsphere of the main sqaure always made feel excited. Such a beautiful place. 
3. I have travel to quite a lot of places in the world, im quite lucky because my family love to travel so we have to been mainy places in the world. 
4. I love all disney movies and songs 
5. im not a big fan of school 
6. When im "older" i want to go into law or fashion 
7. I  LOVE London
8. This is my lucky number 
9. I would say im creative although im crap at drawing 
10. My eyesbrows need doing asap


suprisly this was quite hard to think of! Considering it was facts about me! 



My bucket list- 

1. Move to london 
2. to be happy 
3. to travel more lol 
4. over come my fear of sharp things lol 
5. to do well in life and be remebered 
6. go skydiving 
7. try to stop worrying about little crap
8. go on a gap year and go to africa to either bulid a school or teach children english 
9. learn how to drive 
10. get a puppy or bunny 


So here was some facts to get to know me better hopefully! 

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with love glam chic xoxo