Friday 28 September 2012

Winged Eyeliner ?

So many people wear the winged eyeliner look which I think looks amazing, however it isn't something I do myself. However today I went through my makeup bag and found my Topshop liquid eyeliner and thought why not try the winged eye look. So here it is....



I do like the look, however i need to practice doing it a few times. The Topshop eyeliner was really easy to work with and doesn't smudge. 

Let me know what you think 

x Sophie Louise x


Tuesday 25 September 2012

SLP Fashion And beauty Facebook Page!

Yesterday I decided to create  a Facebook page to go with my blog. There you will find links to my blog posts, outfits of the day and pictures of anything I find interesting. If you have any questions please comment on the page and I will get back to you :) 

Please click here to like the page I would really appreciate it. 


x Sophie Louise x


Sunday 23 September 2012

Tag - How Much Is Your Face Worth ?

I recently saw this tag on 'see it love it swatch it' blog, and I thought it was really interesting so decided to do the tag myself.  If you haven't seen the tag before it is basically where you add up all of the makeup products that you use when you are doing your makeup and work out how much it costs.
So here it is ..... 


Face - 
Rimmel lasting finish 25 hour foundation - £6.99
Collection 2000 lasting finish concealer - £4.19
Max Factor Pan stick - £6.99
Rimmel Clear Complexion clarifying powder - £3.99

Cheeks - 
Mac mineralize skin finish (bronzer) - £21.00
Mac blusher (pinch of peach) - £18.00

Eyebrows - 
Gosh brow gel - £4.99

Eyes - 
Urban decay Naked palette - £36.00
Maybelline colossal volume express mascara - £7.19

Lips - 
Revlon lipstick - 460 Blushing Mauve  - £7.49
Elf conditioning lip balm -  £2.99

Finish -
Elf mist and set spray - £3.00

Total - £122.82

The total isn't as bad as I thought it would be, I use a few expensive products but then I balance it out by using some cheaper products. Let me know what you think, and if you have done this tag link it below:) 


x Sophie Louise x


NICKI MINAJ VIVA GLAM - MAC

Nicki Minaj is one of those stars who isn't afraid to wear what they want. Her style is so different but that is what in my opinion makes her so interesting. I was flicking through my October issue of Elle and saw this advertisement. 


I was so excited to see Nicki Minaj has a little collection at Mac, I have yet to try out a Mac lipstick however this new shade from her collection definitely makes me want to go and buy one. 

 I think the shade is gorgeous and would be great for a day time look. Has anyone else tried this or any other Mac lipsticks ? 


x Sophie Louise x

Saturday 22 September 2012

Fashion Drawings...


On my course at university we do a lot of drawing, my drawings aren't amazing and I am still practicing the basics and getting my proportions right. I love looking at fashion illustrations and seeing how the style of each illustration varies. I am still finding my own style and for now my drawings will remain in my sketchbook, but I thought it might interesting to do a few blog posts about some of my favourite fashion illustrators.

For now here a couple of doodles from my scrap book.


Do any of you have a favourite illustrators or create your own fashion illustrations ? 



x Sophie Louise x

Monday 17 September 2012

TREND ALERT! - The Cutout Boot

I was browsing through Topshops website today when I came across these amazing boots!


I think they are great for winter, I would style them with a simple dress and tights because I think the boots would make the outfit a bit more edgy. 

These will definitely be on my wishlist

What do you think, how would you style them ?

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x Sophie Louise x

Sunday 16 September 2012

Product Review - Estee Lauder Spotlight

I'm not one to purchase expensive skincare products, I stay away from the high end brands and head down to Superdrug or Boots instead. However when my nan kindly gave me this Estee Lauder spotlight cream I was more than happy to try it out. I used it on top of my moisturizer and hated it. I felt like it didn't benefit my skin at all, however it does have a illuminating quality to it so I decided to try it again, but this time I mixed it with my foundation. Ever since then this has been my go to product. I only use it on my cheeks but it makes my skin glow and gives the skin a nice dewy finish which I think looks really beautiful. 


At around £27.00 a bottle it isn't exactly cheap, but I do think if you have the money and want to refresh your makeup look then I would definitely recommend this. 

Has anyone else tried this or something similar ? 


x Sophie Louise x

Saturday 15 September 2012

HOUSE OF HOLLAND

Henry Holland has always been one of my favourite designers. I love how bold his designs are, and he creates so many unique outfits. Although I don't own any of his clothes, I love seeing his new collections.


These are my favourite pieces from the collection, I think the way they have been styled is great. It really suits autumn/winter yet still has the signature bold colours that House Of Holland is known for. 

These iPhone cases are really cool, I think they are great for someone who wants to have a piece of the House Of Holland style but is on a budget.


Henry Holland also has a collection available in Debenhams which is called H! By Henry Holland. This is more accessible for people wanting the style but at a high street price. I think these satchels are amazing. They would brighten up any outfit and satchels are a big trend at the moment. 

Does anyone else love Henry Hollands collections ? 

You can check them out here

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x Sophie Louise x

Tuesday 11 September 2012

A little Catchup...

It has been quite a while since I last posted, the last few weeks have been crazy! I went to Egypt for a week with my boyfriend which was lovely and have also moved into my flat at university ready for my second year. I have a few weeks before my course starts so will definitely be posting more frequently.

I thought i'd let you know what kinda posts I will be posting soon...

A few beauty tags
Some product reviews
Outfits of the day of course
And a few styling posts 

I also thought i'd include a few pics from my holiday...

Me and the boyfriend
we ordered to much food!
our names in arabic

camel riding

pretty beach we went to

view from a small pier by the sea

 Sorry this was just a quick post, but i will be posting again soon, please comment and follow


x Sophie Louise x