Eff Your Beauty Standards | LucyLouiseLeadbetter

Eff Your Beauty Standards

 

 

Recently in the media there has been a very surprising slash of plus size models, the main one being Tess Holliday. She has been around for a while and was one of my biggest inspirations when it came to wanting to be a plus size model. I have Tess on instagram and when she's at shoots or events she posts pictures of her makeup (which is always to die for), so I thought why not do a recreation of a Tess Holliday look. What I thought of doing as I do a Pixiwoo recreation at least once a month, I'm now going to do a Tess Holliday recreation look as well!!

To start off my stream of Tess Holliday recreations I've gone for this flirty pink lip with a bold blue Smokey eye look!.

Now I know there are some differences as mine and Tess' features and skin tone are not the same however, I do really like this look and I definitely need to wear this on nights out more often.

 

 

This is my finished look. I changed a few of the colours slightly but other than that I'm pretty in love with this look. When I recreate a look I always try and do it justice but at the same time but my own personal twist on it and I feel this one has been successful.

 

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ITS ALL ABOUT THAT................MOTIVATION | LucyLouiseLeadbetter

ITS ALL ABOUT THAT MOTIVATION

 

Well I hope you all had a fabulous Christmas and New Year, When it is New Year I always use it as an excuse to reflect on the previous year/years. Today I saw a picture of me from about 1 1/2 years and I couldn't believe my eyes! I was astounded at the size I looked and how I could let myself personally get like that.

 

 I would love to have an excuse or a reason or even someone else to blame for my weight gain but it all truthfully boils down to me being lazy and over eating.

 

The photo that is displayed below is to show you what determination and a bit or willingness can do. The photo on the right clearly displays that I wasn't willing to do anything, I would rather of sat in my bed and ate all year round, until I had a reality check when I originally saw this picture.

 

The photo on the left was take 1 month ago, putting these pictures together side by side really motivates me and gets me in the mood to get back on track after the festive indulgent season. The difference between the photos in weight is 3 1/2 stone which might not be much to some people but it is a massive milestone for me. I cant wait to get back to the gym and working out again because I've forgotten what it feels like to feel the burn of progress!

 

 

I will be blogging my progress through out the year, how I work out and what I eat.

 

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2014 Rewind | LucyLouiseLeadbetter

2014 Rewind

 

For todays post I thought I would do what every blogger in the world is probably doing !!. I feel like its a great time to reflect on the year, what I've gained and what I've lost and learned.

 

Here is a picture to show you briefly what happened in my 2014.

 

Il go through the picture from left to right.

 

I started Younique | I got my confidence back with photography | I went blonde

I found my love for beauty again | one of my god children turned 1 | I started riding horses

I got a dog called Abel | I got a tone of amazing baking stuff for Christmas | I lost 3 stone!

 

 

2014 Has a few very low points for me, I was in a very dark place at the beginning of summer. When autumn came things started looking up, I started my therapy, started a new job and life was looking good! The job I had at that point I didn't really like so I'm glad that I left, I am much happier not working for that company. The day I left that company I started the job I have now the next day, I can honestly say I am so happy now!

 

All I can hope is that 2015 is more good than bad and that goes for you too !!

 

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Younique Look Book | LucyLouiseLeadbetter

Younique Look Book

 

I've been on board with Younique now since the 27th of November and id just like to say the response I've had, is astounding! I definitely underestimated the Younique business and thought that it isn't really worth the hype UNTIL! I received my kit and tried the products for myself. The pigment to the product is incredible, the primer makes my face feel silky soft and the fibre lashes.............well they are a god send!

 

When I first heard about the fibre lashes I thought to myself, people cant honestly be believing this! but the truth is there is something to believe in, I can say that this product have definitely stopped me buying useless lashes. The length and volume you can see build is simply remarkable and is completely on your terms!.

 

If you ever have the chance to purchase anything for younique then you will embark on a new need for this makeup!

 

Here is my Look Book with a few of the Younique products including the FIBRE LASHES!

 

Its so effortless to have fluttering lashes so, why not?

 

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Joining Younique | Lucy Leadbetter

Joining Younique

 

I have some VERY exciting news!!

 

I have joined younique!!

 

Younique is a cosmetics company that sell all natural products with minimal synthetic ingredients, they contain high quality products without unnecessary fillers.

 

The pigment of these products are CRAZY! I totally underestermated the products and did not expect them to be so good and very true to their word.

My presenters kit contains:

• 3D Fiber Lashes^*
• Uplift Eye Serum
• Glorious Face & Eye Primer
• Lucrative Lip Gloss - Luxe ^†
• Moodstruck Precision Pencil Eye Liners - set of 3 (Perfect, Pristine, Prim)
• White Status Charm (on purple ring)
• Free business website
• Instant Access to the Younique Virtual Party System™ (start hosting parties immediately)
• £20 GBP Younique Cash on your birthday, annually
• PayQuicker Younique bank account
• Presenter Guide
• All of this comes in our signature black faux leather, embossed Younique case

It comes beautifully wrapped and when you try the products you will realise that you are about to embark on an amazing journey with such an amazing company!

 

There are so many reviews on Youtube for Younique products, and when they say its amazing, they're not wrong!

 

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100DC - Day 1

100DC - Day 1

Today is my first day on the 100 day diet challenge, If you would like to read my previous post on explaining what this is click HERE.

Todays meals - Breakfast - 1 cup or granola
Lunch - garlic and herb chicken and veg
Snacks - 3 almond rounds and 6 Jaffa cakes (naughty Lucy!)
Dinner - Chicken pesto pasta

Working in an office for 8 hours a day, I find it hard to get a decent work out in. Any chance I get to get out of the office and run errands, I do it. Today I walked 3 miles, to and from work and then walking the dog when I got home. Now im going to do 50 squats and 20 sit ups. Im building up my workout as I've not worked out in a long time!.

I would love to know if any of you are doing this challenge along side me or even if your already doing it let me know how you are doing!.

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100 Day Diet Challenge!

100 Day Diet Challenge

 

 

So today my friend asked me why I don't diet anymore, and my answer was both shameful and inexcusable. My answer was, because I couldn't be bothered. When I heard the words come out of my mouth I felt like I have let myself down, I had no excuse for not keeping up with my diet and exercise, except laziness.

 

I recently read an article on the daily mail, all about the 100 day challenge. This challenge can be interpreted as you please. Its entirely up to you what your goal is at the end of the 100 days, from dieting to happiness or even confidence. 

 

The goal I've chosen is weight loss.

I am currently 18.8 stone and my goal is 13 to 15 stone

 

To some people that might be wishful thinking but to me its my goal. Everyday for the next 100 days I will be uploading my progress of what I've done through the day and what I think I have achieved in the day and how my mood has been ext.

 

so here is to the next 100 days of this journey and I hope you join me on it and maybe join in yourself!.

 

 

 

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Donatella versace pixiwoo recreation !

Donatella Versace Pixiwoo Recreation

 

This week sam chapman (pixiwoo) uploaded a Donatella Versace makeup tutorial, click here to see the magic of Pixiwoo and be sure to subscribe to her channel.

 

I really liked this look even though it is a very heavy eye, which I don't always go for. Recreating this look was a treat, which is always the case when recreating a Pixiwoo look.

 

I didn't have the same stuff as Sam but I coped ok and still created what I thought was a pretty good match.

 

Base

MAC face and body foundation, with collection 2000 translucent powder and MUA bronzer.

 

Eyes

I used sleek oh so special palette for the eyes

I used bow for a base (substitute for m4 in smashbox full exposure)

On the mobile lid and underneath I used boxed (substitute for M1 in smashbox full exposure)

Along the lash line I used Noir along with blending to the side and a little underneith (substitute for M7 in smashbox full exposure)

On the upper and lower lash line I used Avon shock gel eyeliner

Mascara I used rimmel scandaleyes extreme black on the top, on the bottom I used MAC giga play in black.

 

 

 Lips

 

For the lips I used Avon pink pucker plumping pout

 

 

 

And that is how I recreated Pixiwoos Donatella Versace makeup !!

 

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Product Review - Avon Luxe Couture Creme Lip Gloss

Avon Luxe Couture Creme Lip Gloss

This is a product what when I read about it I was very excited to order, it was spoken very highly of and everyone loved it. Unfortunately for me it didn't show its fullest potential and im not a fan.

I was quite disappointed in the product overall really. It isn't nice to apply, there is hardly any pigment there at all and the applicator seems to bring out hardly any ligloss so it takes quite along time to apply 

I do realise that this review isnt the nicest, or you may not agree but i just want to stress that this is my opinion and you are entitled to you own as well as mine.

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Product Review - Avon Luxe Palette

Avon Luxe Eyeshadow Palette 

I recently ordered 2 luxe palettes from Avon. This is the first review and the second one will be on tomorrow at the same time!!.

This is a collection of make up products in Avon. It is a little on the cheap side but its well worth it in my opinion.

 I actually really enjoy using this palette as I'm a huge neutrals fan. I think the applicators that come with is aren't the best but when have sponge applicators been any ones favourite thing to apply make up with!  

I don't use all the colours at once but i like to always put the middle colour in the inner corners of the eyes on any look I'm doing. For just £10 i think this is a steal of a product and one that's not meant to be missed. It doesn't crease fade or move for the duration you wear it, its one that is now a permanent tenant in my make up bag !!

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SUBTLE NEW YEARS MAKEUP

SUBTLE NEW YEARS MAKEUP

This new years i thought i would for a subtle look, in the passed its been really bold and im wearing a black and white dress with gold accessories. I'm hoping that this look will go with what i am wearing and look subtle in pictures.  

My hair is going to be curled with a half updo or a french braid in my fringe and a curled updo to the lower side.

this look was created by using avon and also evie mai 

im going to be doing a youtube tutorial on how to create this look.

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RECREATION OF PIXIWOOS RECREATION!

RECREATION OF PIXIWOOS RECREATION!

So i don't normally do recreations of of recreation looks as i like to come up with my own looks but this one i couldn't keep away from!. 

The Pixiwoo channel is just amazing, they so so much stuff that beauty related and i love it!. They do party makeup, Halloween makeup, basics and celebrity makeup from A to Z

The look i have recreated is the Rihanna M.A.C Makeup tutorial from Pixiwoo. I don't really thing ive captured it to the fullest potential i could of but im still writing this post because i just loooove this look !!

The makeup they've yous'd is MAC makeup but as i don't earn alot of money im not really the person that can afford MAC products.

This is the Pixiwoo recreation

 This is my recreation

side view!

front view

I do realise that mine and nics base colours are completely different. I really enjoyed creating this look, obviously nics is (alot) better than mine and im in no way trying to out do her because that wouldn't happen in a million years!.

I hope you liked this post as much as i liked writing it!. 

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PRODUCT REVIEW | AVON!

PRODUCT REVIEW | AVON

So as you may or may not know i am an avon representative, and have been for nearly 6 months. Every time im on a new campaign i always order myself something nice and new (you can never have too much avon stuff).

This was the new introduction to the eye shadow quads and this is the one i purchased in emerald cult. 

 I love this quad and everything about it !!

The pigment is just fabulous for something that cost me a mere £5 i think that's a BARGAIN !!

I got alot of compliments when i wore this to my friends baby shower and alot of my friends are now ordering from avon as they just love the products and i must say i do brag about avon ALOT!! 

If you have an avon rep near you, just take a look in the book and try something new!, you may be surprised by the results !!

thats all from me for now 

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Favorite Winter Look

Favorite Winter Look

In winter i tend to lean towards the more festive colours for my makeup. I was complimented so many times last week whilst wearing this look so i thought id share it with you guys, as im in love with this look!.

Bare in mind these photos were taken when i had returned home from a day of outings 

I think the reason why i love this look so much is because of the subtle eyes and bold matte lips.

 My foundation is rimmel and my eyebrows are avon perfect eyebrow kit.

On my eyes i lined them with avon blackest black glimmer stick and blended it around the edges.

For mascara i used Avon super extend in black and on my lips i have sleek matte me lipgloss in Rioja Red and i am in love !!

The best thing about this lipgloss is that is does not move AT ALL and for a mere £4.99, i think that is amazing! i can eat and drink and touch my lips and i get no transfer what so ever. It is so pigmented and at such a small price!

This for me is a defo christmas daytime makeup and i hope you all try it out as well

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Tomorrows Post - HAVING SELF CONTROL

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CHRISTMAS MAKEUP 2

Christmas Makeup 2


To see CHRISTMAS MAKEUP 1 click HERE 

So as the first post was more of a softer based makeup look, i thought id do a more going out at Christmas look. 

This is what i came up with !!

I was originally going to go for a berry lip but at the last minute i changed my mind. I absolutely love this look and i wear it when ever i get the chance, I was always told it looked very festive so it thought this look suited.

To achieved this look by using

Concealer - Collection 2000 shade medium 3

Shader - SBC shader 

Foundation - Rimmel match perfection shade classic beige 201 

Eyebrow kit - Avon perfect eyebrow kit shade soft brown
Blusher - MUA Cream Blusher in Bittersweet 

Eye primer - MUA Pro base eye primer

Eye shadow - MUA glitter ball shade forest green and black

Mascara - 1st i put on Maybelline Rocket Volume Express

Eyeliner - Avon black pencil play eye liner

Lipstick - Avon peaches

Well Thats All From Me For Now

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Tomorrows Post - Christmas Buys! 

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CHRISTMAS MAKEUP !

Christmas Makeup

This post is the first part of a 2 part post. This post is the low key Christmas makeup and tomorrows post will be the 2 part which will be a full on Christmas look! all festivity and all!

I love doing mine and other peoples makeup, especially near Christmas as you can use more festive colours. I like to take my time doing my makeup and what the one thing that makes me most confident and more myself. 

This Christmas look is quite subtle and is great for shopping or days out near the festive season. 

To achieve this look i used 

Concealer - Collection 2000 shade medium 3

Shader - SBC shader 

Foundation - Rimmel match perfection shade classic beige 201 

Eyebrow kit - Avon perfect eyebrow kit shade soft brown

Eye primer - MUA Pro base eye primer

Eye shadow - MUA glitter ball shade dark brown and gold

Mascara - 1st i put on Maybelline Rocket Volume Express

and then i put on Avon Super Extend

Eyeliner - On my lash line i put Avon Glimmer stick in blackest black

On my water line i put Avon black pencil play eye liner

Lipstick - Avon Pink Pop 

The brushes i used

Real Techniques stippling brush for foundation

For Eye Shadow i used SBC contour and eye shadow brush

and for eyebrows i used claires eyebrow brush 

all from me and my brain case for today

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Tomorrows post - CHRISTMAS MAKEUP 2

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PRE CHRISTMAS GIFTS

Pre Christmas Gifts

Recently I planned a trip to Manchester to see my best friend Lileth. She is attending university there and because of that i don't see her very often. Last yeah i vlogged the whole weekend and really enjoyed doing so, but me having my brain case i accidentally deleted all of the footage that i got, I go so annoyed with myself its untrue.

This year im so excited because my mum has given me my main Christmas present early. 

The present is a Canon PowerShot SX5000 IS

I may be in love with this camera. I've always been a lover of Canons so the fact i now own one really fills me with joy!. Now i have this camera, it has encouraged me to do more videos as i feel they wont be bad quality.

The quality the camera produces as it is such a small camera is amazing!. I took it with me when i sent to see five and the video and picture quality is just amazeballs!.

here are some examples !!

this is my hoover from where i was sitting

and this is the quality when i zoomed in half way, i think that is just incredible!

I was originally thinking of doing vlogmas but as my life isnt actually that interesting i scrapped that idea. 

well thats all from me and my brain case today 

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Tomorrows Post - CHRISTMAS MAKEUP

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WINTER WARMERS FAIL!

Winter Warmer Fail

So in my last blog post i put winter warmers as my next day post, but my brain case being my brain case forgot to write it and schedule it in. I have written it its just saved as a draft and not as published. 

Im determined to make blogging more of a priority as its a thing that you need to be chilled to do. The past few months have been a little up and down and ive been in need of a little distressing.

So im going to sit here and write the next weeks worth of posts and then set an alert on my phone and calender so i remember next week to write another weeks worth. 

Tomorrows post - PRE CHRISTMAS GIFTS!

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FESTIVE CANDLES !

Festive Candles

Christmas! Christmas! Christmas! well now ive got that off of my chest, i can begin!

Nearer Christmas the shops stock up of everything christmassy possible. Candles are possibly one of my favorite things to buy all year round as i light my candles every night with out fail. As soon as stores start stocking there festive smells so do i because im the weirdo that like to smell them all year round, so every shopping trip i will get a few.

These 3 candles smell so good. They were from Primark, displayed at the check outs. I hadn't seen these little jems as i was browsing so im glad that i stumbled across them as i was paying.

 This was the little deal breaker of whether to buy them or not, this little reindeer make me warm and fill with fuzzies.

 im parshal to the keep calm and so on....... so this one made me happy. The far left one is the typical winter decoration with the snowflakes and somehow reminds me of the Grinch and i have no idea why.

 This is an eve taylor candle. When the candle is burning it turns into essential oils which is good for the skin. This candle actually smells amazing !!, i got it from the Manchester beauty show. Normally priced at £11.50. i got it for just £6.00 which i think is a bargain seen as the burning hours are 250.

The primark candles were just £4.00 for 3 and the eve taylor candle was just £6.00, so all in all im pretty pleased with my £10.00 candle fix for now.

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tomorrows blog post! - WHAT CHRISTMAS IS ABOUT! 

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