What's so wrong with not fitting in..?

Writing this I'm on a flight en route to Vegas and I'm about to embark on a little adventure filled with pretentious people, places and clubs, And I've a sudden thought (So I had to write a blog post!)

What is so wrong with being You...??

With Society being obsessed with constantly out doing one another and a set of un-written 'rules' We MUST live Our lives by, Constant pressure to be bigger and better than the last, 

Is this any good for Our happiness...?

If We are any slimmer/better looking/more successful than the person next to Us does that make us 'winners' 

Em Noooo..!

So what if your not married by 30,

Aren't a domestic goddess that morphs herself into a mysterious looking porn star by night,

And doesn't have a tiny waist with giant boobs...

I guarantee You that, even if you have those goals ticked off your list there would still be something else you weren't happy about....

Why..? Society never stops, If your in that frame of mind, Trying to keep up with the person next to you, constantly comparing and trying to out do everyone you'll never be happy with yourself or anything you do...

Of course it's normal to want to be the best and reach all your goals, but make sure your making goals that are important to YOU and what YOU believe in and do it all at your own pace

We all have problems, We all make mistakes and We all have Our insecurities and that little voice in the back of Our heads saying 'Is this enough?' 'Am I in the right place, doing the right thing'

Life isn't some sort of race to rushed, It's an upside down, inside out, loop the loop roller coaster ride....With its ups and its downs so make sure your taking it all in and enjoying the ride.

You are exactly what you are suppose to be so that face and allllll of that body is perfect for you nobody else, be happy in your life if you need to make some changes go ahead but seriously stop comparing (I know it's easier said than done!) but nobody lives a perfect life (Don't be minding facebook profiles haha) but the difference is some make do with what they have and go with it, while others watch others and constantly strive to be better than every Tom, Dick and Harry....

So make the choice...Be the one in the corner that gives the perception of a perfect life or the crazy person dancing enjoying life making the most of it :-)

If We put less pressure on Ourselves to 'fit in' and abide by society's silly rules one magic thing that We all want might just happen....Happiness...!!

Love Debs xXx

Facebook.com/lovebydebsblog 

Twitter @LoveByDebs

Instagram @lovebydebsblog 

 

Makeover with Inglot Ireland-

Last Month on the Love By Debs Facebook page, I ran a makeover Competition for one reader,
Here is part one how the lovely Sinead got on with Avril one of the fab make up artists at Inglot

Love Debs 
xXx

Here is Sineads before picture

Here is a detailed step by step of what Avril used:

(Link to facebook page below)
https://www.facebook.com/makeupbyavril?fref=ts


Sinead wanted a medium smokey eye and left me to choose colours that would suit her.

I started by blending Shadow #337 into the socket and blending upwards but not quite reaching the socket.
I defined Sinead's brows using Shadow #327 and a 17TL brush.
I then took this same shade and used my 6SS brush and worked this into the crease and outer corner making sure I didn't go above the previous lighter brown already in her socket.
I used shade #353 to highlight Sinead's brow bone.
I took Shadow #405 (a peachy gold) and packed this onto the lid.
We wanted an intense eye so I used Pigment pot #189 and layered this on top of the Shadow #405.
Using my 17TL brush again and Gel Liner #77 I lined her top lash line and gave her a small flick at the outer corner.
I worked a tiny amount of black Shadow #63 into the very outer corner and under the eye also.
Lashes applied were 17N.
Once I cleaned up any fall out I then applied AMC Concealer #67 around the eye followed by YSM Foundation #49 using a 4SS brush.
I set the face with Pressed Power #13 and applied #77 Bronzer to the cheeks.
I used a small amount of Sparkle Dust as a Highlighter on the tops of the cheek bones.
Finally I added Lip Paint #52 and that completed her look!

(All shadows from the Freedom System, all products used are INGLOT)

HD Brows not crazy Scouse brows

Working as a HD Brow stylist the last two years, You can imagine how passionate I am about brows..!

Unless you've been living under a rock the past while, I'm sure you've at least heard about the HD Brow treatment,

Working in the business I've heard many myths about them, number one is the confusion between HD Brows and the nicknamed 'Scouse Brow' 

Which are two totally different things..!

HD Brows (in my own words) is a brow reshaping treatment, It's a high precision procedure using a combination of tinting, waxing, threading,tweezing and trimming, The treatment transforms your brows into a perfect shape suited to your facial features.

For best results, let your brows grow for about four weeks prior to your first treatment with no tweezing and be patient, Reshaping may take a few treatments as everyone's hair grows at a different pace.

Now that pretty much sums up HD Brows, The Scouse Brow is filling your eyebrows in with pencil/powder to a ridiculous size and usually black in colour as seen below....We all have seen a few tragic cases..! Basically it's using too much makeup..!

So whether its a subtle brow shading in or a Cara Delevingne look your going for 

Here are my top tips for filling in your brows....

1) Always use the correct shade when pencilling/powdering in brows, Too dark can look very harsh on your face.

2) Never square brows at the front it's very un-natural looking

3) When filling in do very light brush strokes rather than hard pencilling (see below)

You can see the difference in a natural brow (left below) or a strong brow (right below)

HD brow palettes are €30 and available in three shades

1) Blonde Bombshell (fair)

2) Foxy (Medium)

3) Vamp (Dark)

Each palette contains four shades three to create daytime/nighttime looks and a pale shade used as a highlighter for the brow bone..!

Hope this helps...!

Love Debs xXx

Facebook.com/lovebydebsblog

Twitter @LoveByDebs

Instagram Lovebydebsblog 

You are your own problem, Solve it

Does this mean I've to be completely selfish...?

Why does it seem the people who care the most are usually the ones left behind..?

Society is trying to turn me into a bitch...

You put yourself out there you get rejected, Put to the bottom of the pile and hurt

People only want to squeeze you like a lemon, Drain.every.last.drop

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

All that's a bit dark maybe...?

Some truth in it though, Can you really count on people to be there for you..?

Well firstly,  If You start to question yourself/ your happiness, your life and everyone in it, Basically You are on a one way track to depression..!!

The older I get the smaller My circles become, Why..? 

Your life's basically like a garden, 

You are the lovely green grass, And in that grass grows beautiful blossoming flowers that will make your garden look pretty, But on the other hand you have weeds that will poison your garden until removed..

Moral of my little story is keep the flowers that add a splash of colour to your garden, If you put all your energy into that you will soon see your life flourish the way it should...!

All this 'VIP' wannabe, life is faaaaboulous darrrrling crap perceives an image of happiness right..?

Wrong...People crave to belong, and if that means standing in the VIP area of a club or in the latest 'To be seen at' spot spending money you don't have and wearing a smile as false as the girls implants next to you so be it...

What I'm getting at here is Value the people who are there not just when the party's in full swing, But the ones who are with you for your darkest days (We all have them!) and you soon learn they are few and far between so do keep them close..!

It's your life, your choices and We all make bad ones but it's not how you fall down it's how you get back up

Acceptance being a primary word here..

Accept what happens to you

Accept who you are

And Accept life not only changes, But it goes on

A divorce, a loss, a break up, a failure..One of them 'life turned upside down moments' (Am I the only one who start humming The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air theme song?)

Instead of saying 'Why me?????' 

Go do something with yourself make a change, Accomplish something (big or small) Make your mark on this World We live in but more importantly look after YOU

Your the only one living your life, You control what happens (To a certain extent anyway) 

You can let people hurt you or you can let yourself be happy

YOU CONTROL YOUR HAPPINESS, NOBODY ELSE

It's a state of mind and your the only one that can make it happen..!

Love Debs xXx

Twitter @LoveByDebs  Facebook: Facebook.com/lovebydebsblog 

Email Lovebydebs@gmail.com

Again Thank You for reading my ramblings x

 And thank you to all the flowers in my life, Love you all so much x

Attention Black liner addicts

A bit of an inglot addict (I work close to the Jervis st store) I can't praise the brand enough for their products, Quality, good packaging and more importantly reasonable pricing in comparison to other brands..! 

Being an eye liner obsessed Woman like myself, I was very happy to come across an easy to apply, long lasting gel liner..!

I'm one of those people who looks sick and 'different' without it.

With its shade being the blackest of black that would make a goth envious, May I add it's waterproof so you can also use for the water line..! 

A thick and smooth gel, it glides along the lid (It's very important your using the correct applicatior brush) 

I was quite impressed doing a ten hour shift in work without needing to re apply..!

Gel liner no.77 brush 31T

So Here's some pics below of My lovely friend Modelling My attempt at making her a smokey eyed babe using inglots gel liner (Thanks Clara!)

Love Debs xXx

Facebook.com/lovebydebsblog

Twitter @LoveByDebs

How to dress for your shape

What body shape are you?

1) IF YOU HAVE......

Shoulders and hips that are about the same width apart

Medium to large bust

Smaller waist

Curvy hips and bum, but slim thighs

YOU HAVE A ...... HOURGLASS FIGURE 

Do's

• V-necks, scoop necks, sweetheart necklines (minimise larger busts)
• Define your waist (fitted clothes, Waist belts)
• Blazers are a MUST to balance out your big chest and nip you in at the waist
• Show off your curves with pencil skirts and fitted dresses (SPANX and a good bra, support them curves!!)

Don't

• Don’t wear baggy clothes (you will look like a tent!)
• Don’t wear high necklines or smock dresses (add bulk where you don't need it)
• Don't wear flat mannish shoes (Darling, trust me they won't do you any favours)

My Hourglass Wardrobe Staple..

Pencil Skirt, Embrace your curves, River Island (link below)

http://www.riverisland.com/women/skirts/tube--pencil-skirts/Orange-double-layered-pencil-skirt-637496

2) IF YOU HAVE.....

Small to average bust

Neat waist

Shoulders are narrower than hips and thighs (may have to buy a size larger on the bottom half)

Carry your weight down on your thighs and have a rounded bum

YOU HAVE A......PEAR SHAPE FIGURE

DOs:

• Wear platforms to lengthen your legs.
• Do wear a-line skirts with fitted tops.
• Define your upper body and waist with fitted tops and belts
• Do look for slashed necklines and halter-neck styles as they will broaden your narrow shoulders.

DON’Ts:

• Don’t wear super fitted clothes on your bottom half – this will exaggerate your hips and thighs 
• Don’t wear anything on your bottom half that has side pockets as they add width. 
• Don’t wear prints on your bottom half  (will draw attention to the wrong places)
• Don’t wear shoes with ankle straps – this will cut off your legs and make you look shorter than you are

My Pear Wardrobe staple

Embellished cami tops (draw attention to your top half)  TOPSHOP (link below)

http://www.topshop.com/en/tsuk/product/embellished-cami-top-2098010

3) IF YOU HAVE.....

Shoulders, waist and hips approx same width

Not much of a defined waist

Average to small bust

Long, lean limbs

YOU HAVE A....RECTANGLE FIGURE

DO’s:

• Wear belted and fitted styles to give the illusion of a defined waist
•        go for wrap dresses that tie under the bust line. They are perfect for creating a feminine shape and              definition.
• Wear straight leg jeans and slim-fitting skirts to show off your lean hips and thighs
• Create curves with draping, asymmetric shapes and flouncy hemlines.

DON’Ts:

• Don’t be scared to wear shapely, waisted clothes to give yourself more of an hourglass shape
• Don’t wear anything cropped – it will make you look short in the torso
• Don't go for anything masculine, boxy or formless.

My rectangle wardrobe staple

Peplum Dress (create curves) Asos (link below)

http://www.asos.com/ASOS/ASOS-Pencil-Dress-With-Peplum-And-Belt/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=2948006&SearchQuery=peplum&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=36&sort=-1&clr=Green

IF YOU HAVE....

Broader back and upper body

Medium to large bust

No defined waist and a slight tummy

Slim hips and thighs with slender legs and ankles

YOU HAVE AN..APPLE FIGURE

DO’s:

• V-necks, scoop necks and sweetheart necklines are best for your shape.
• look for wide waistbands, They will give you support and a wider leg will keep you in proportion.
• Go for side fastenings, flat front trousers and skirts to avoid bulk around your tummy.
• Wear fitted jeans and skirts to show off slender hips and thighs
• Belt dresses (around the waist)
• Use necklaces and scarves, or open necklines (cardigans and jackets) to create a vertical shape down your body (this distracts from your tummy and bust)

DON’Ts:

• Don't go for anything that is pleated at the waist as it will add bulk to the tummy. Instead look for styles that have a flat wide waistband and then pleat from under your tummy
• Don’t wear over-sized and super loose-fitting clothes, this will make you look bigger than you are.
• don't wear shoulder pads! You do not need help with this area
• Stay away from jeans with darker washes. These will only make your hips appear smaller

MY APPLE WARDROBE STAPLE

Wrap Dress (Asos) link below

http://www.asos.com/Little-Mistress/Little-Mistress-Bodycon-Wrap-Dress-With-Embellishment-Detail/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=3198744&SearchQuery=wrap%20dress&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=36&sort=-1&clr=Cobaltblue

Remember Girls,

You can be a mixture of two shapes as We are all different,

These are just guidelines break the rules a little to what you feel comfortable in..! Ditch the black and go for some colour it isn't always the 'safe option' it can sometimes make you look dreary, Go for a colour that suits your colouring..!!

And one last thing never have that 'I'm too old to wear that attitude', You don't have to wear trends off the catwalk but introduce them into your look with variations that suit you and accessories ect. 

Hope this helps any questions just mail me lovebydebs@gmail.com

Love Debs xXx

Facebook.com/lovebydebsblog

Twitter @LoveByDebs

Easy step by step contouring

So the whole worlds gone all kimmy K contouring crazy....

I had to give it a bash, not being a make-up artist myself I made a few mistakes and my works not perfection but Hey, If I can do a half decent job at it at home so can you...!!

My number one top tip with make up is brushes....that's how make up artists create that perfect look, Their tools and blend blend blend...!!

So here's what I used....Some of my favourites..

1) Dermalogica skin perfect primer

2) Dior forever foundation 

3) Inglot bronzed pressed powder(no.31)

4) Benefit 'high beam' Highlighter

5) Inglot blush (no.27)

6) Soap&glory translucent powder (to set)

1) On cleansed, Moisturised skin apply      Primer to face.

2) Apply Foundation, Blending in well..when contouring use a smaller amount of foundation than you normally would (You don't want to look too caked with make-up)

3) Use highlighter under eye area and cheek area (As shown in pics below)

4) Using a contouring brush and your bronzing powder brush a line from you ear to under your cheekbone (As shown in pic below)

5) Using a blending brush, lightly buff product until the lines blend

6) Lightly dust translucent powder over face to set

7) Apply blush to the apples of your cheeks 

8) Next up is the eyes, Shadow, liner and mascara

9) Don't forget filling in your brows with powder (Love the HD palette) to really set the look, Voile

 

10) You have your finished look, Now don't worry if it doesn't work out the first time practice makes perfect :-)

Here's an example of my finished look

Hope this helps Guys :-)

Any questions just drop me a mail on lovebydebs@gmail.com

Facebook: Facebook.com/lovebydebsblog

Or Twitter:

@LoveByDebs

Love Debs xXx