My Make Up Essentials

Hello Beautiful people!
Hope your weekend was awesome!I stayed indoors the whole weekend I honestly didn't even  leave the house until today morning when i was coming to work.The weather in Nairobi ain't pleasant at all its dull & cold.Here is what i have been up to,I thought i would share with you my step by step make up routine because lately i have been a make up addict,nowadays its almost impossible for me to leave the house without putting on a bit of make up.So here is how i do it:

This were the key make up essentials i used:Liquid Foundation-Black Opal Beautiful Bronze,Face Powder-Suzzy Beauty  SB 60,Eye shadow pallet - O'Loral,Lipstick Sleek Pearl wine & Island Beauty Pure Pink.
The first Step i did was to wash my face with Neutrogena Facial Wash then i applied a moisturizer on my face.Moisturizer is really important as it acts as a sealant to keep the skin's natural moisture from evaporating through the pores.
Second step:I used Black Opal Liquid foundation,beautiful bronze.I prefer black opal to sleek foundation as its lightweight and oil free as compared to sleek liquid foundation which is bulky and after a few hours your face becomes oily...i don't like that at all!!So i tried using a liquid foundation brush as an applicator which i found it to be too much work,i think i would rather stick to the sponge and leave the brush to the make up artists.

Third Step:Suzzy Beauty Face Powder to even out my skin.The liquid foundation when applied makes the face look more smooth  while the powder also makes it smooth and adds polish to any make up.
Fourth Step:was my eyes i applied a little bit of eye shadow on my eyelids as you can see above then i also applied mascara on my eye lashes i used M.A.C water proof mascara.The good thing about mascara is it thickens and lengthens eye lashes making them more visible.I also used eye pencil on my eyebrows i just brushed it over my eyebrows to just add abit of colour,if you press it so much you end up looking funny.
Fifth Step:Lipstick...i used 2 different Red lipsticks, sleek the one with matte and Island Beauty without matte,i did this because I love both of them Sleek has this red rich color but i don't like how it shines so i reduce that by using island beauty on top of it.So for the first layer i apply sleek then second layer i use island beauty Red lipstick.

Then I also decided to try on another shade of lipstick Island Beauty Pure Pink.I heart this pink Lipstick,it was my first time trying it out and i fell in love.What i love about the Island Beauty Brand is that their lipsticks tend to last longer compared to sleek Lipsticks that's from my own point of view.

So here is a summary of my make up transformation:The Before and after Shots.

What are your make up essentials,what can't you leave the house without applying?For me as you can see its foundation and lipstick that's a must.
P.S Special Thanks to my boyfriend for taking the pics!

Have an amazing week y'all and thanks for reading my blog!
xoxoxox

Vonette!

The Curvy n Confident Lady

Hey Fashionistaz!

Thank God its Friday!I have had an awesome week cant complain.As you can see on my face book page i have become more active finally.I decided to grow in terms of my posts,i will no longer just focus on fashion alone but also makeup,hair posts and very soon i will pick up on my outfit posts as soon as i get a new camera.Onto Curvy n Confident,i got to admit i admire the confidence in curvy fashion bloggers,I have come across some of their blogs and I like the message they pass..you don't have to be petite skinny to be fashionable.Gone are the days when curvy women would hide themselves in baggy outfits these days its all about embracing the curves.Check out this set i put together on how you can style your curvy self!

I heart this dress!she definately looks gorgeous in it!

Then there is this other set,in my opinion i think curvy ladies look way better in boyfriend jeans than we petite skinny ladies.Personally i like boyfriend jeans but i wouldn't get myself one as its just not my style,i doubt if i would look good in them as i tend to think curvy ladies look better in them.

What are your thoughts on being Curvy and Fashionable?Let me know..
Have an awesome weekend and be safe!

Photo Credits:Pinterest

xoxoxox

Vonette!!

When the Natural take over

Hey Lovelies!

If you haven't noticed by now there is a new hair trend taking over Nairobi...Natural Hair!I gives me goose bumps  when i think about it because it reminds me of my child hood...lol...i never liked my natural hair especially when my mum took us(me n my sis) to the salon to get our hair blow dried,i used to be so dramatic as  i never liked the heat!being plated those back to school lines..sigh!not my favorite child hood memories.Thank God for growing up because you have the freedom to do whatever you want with your hair.Am not really into  natural hair if anything i prefer my hair protected hidden in braids or weaves because my hair is really sensitive and takes ages to grow!

But when i came across this group on Facebook Tricia's Naturals i had a change of heart about my hair,maybe i will start my Natural Hair Journey and update you about it here on the blog.What i like about the group is the way Kenyan Sisters encourage each other,give advice and tips on natural hair!it's quite interesting,if you into Naturals you will feel at home in this group.My only fear about turning Natural is that i would be a product junkie and also am not a patient person,am the kind of person who wants to see results there and then which isn't the case when it comes to Natural Hair as patience is a virtue.
The closest i will get to being Natural is the straw set am thinking of having  this  weekend at Tony Airo's Salon,hope that goes well for me.

A few tips and pics for Natural Hair Lovers!

Natural Hair kinda makes you get this natural pretty look,don't you think?Check out this gorgeous ladies.

So if you love or admire  Natural Hair and wondering where do i start?Tricia's Naturals is the group to join as you will get enough tips and you get to ask and share your thoughts on Natural Hair!
Have an awesome day and REMEMBER TO :-

XOXOX

Vonette!

How to dress up for the cold weather

Hey Beautiful people,

Its been a while since i posted,huh?been awfully busy with so much stuff happening in my life and i decided to give myself a break from blogging for a little while,am back now in full swing :)!I cant wait for "kenyan winter" to be over its been cold since June!arrgghh!Anywhay here are some of outfit ideas i have come up with to beat this cold season.I decided to divide the Looks into different categoreis:

The Office Wear/Look

If you love colours like i do then you will definately like this look.This outfit idea is for the fashion loving chic as it has a little bit of colour block a trend that i dont think will come of age any time soon also the neon colours make you feel a little bit of warm inside.One amazing thing about bright coloured outfits is that they automatically get you noticed and brighten up your mood on a dull day.So if you wake up grumpy or maybe you having a presentation at work,definately wear bright colours and you will feel confident about yourself.

Edgy Look

What i love about this look is the combination of the skirt and knee boots,very unique.Ideal for the fashionable chic who wants to make a fashion statement and stand out from the crowd.Yes you can still wear that skirt even when its cold as long as you wear your fancy knee high boots.

Casual Chic
I think you can never go wrong with the distressed denim jeans,so if its not that cold you can always pair it up with nice boots and a jacket.This look is warm,simple and still stylish.Ideal for the college girl and just a casual look for that cold saturday.

I will post more polyvore sets on my FaceBook Page here.Stay warm and comments,suggestions will be highly appreciated.Have an awesome week.

Photo Credits Pinterest

XOXOXO

Vonette!