Princess and the Playlist - Week 7

I thought I would give you a blast of some of the stuff I have been listening to lately this week, its quite a good mix in my opinion, hopefully there is something for everyone!

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Still Your Song - Goo Goo Dolls - I got this album on Monday, I do love a good bit of Goo, this album is good I would say its a grower and it is growing on me the more I listen the more I am picking up the ideas and thoughts behind the music


Darling Buds Of May - Brother - Such a sing along song, cant say I heard of them before this but I like what I have heard so far

The Roller - Beady Eye - Liam Gallagher is a prize winning twat and for that reason I hate that I like this song but I do so I'm dealing with it

Come To The Bar - Pete And The Pirates - If this is a taste of what's to come on the new album I'm excited, I loved the last album (Little Death) and can see the next being an instant hit

Sexy In Latin - Little Man Tate - This song seems so familiar, I found it randomly on spotify and I love it, I can imagine it in a film like Run Fat Boy Run, it kinda sounds like late 90's indie, or is that just me?


Oxygen - Hadouken! - little bit whey! I love the beat to this song, can imagine being in a sweaty club dancing hard to this, it is slightly reminiscent of a Does It Offend You Yeah? track, you cant beat a crazy arse beat like this!

Gold Gun Girls - Metric - I love the vocals on this, the synths and drum beat only maximise the appeal of this band

I Need A Doctor - Dr Dre, Eminem, Skylar Grey - Skylar Grey's voice on this song is haunting, and I pretty much love anything by Eminem at the moment, his songs seem darker in a good way. this song tells a story, I love a good story! as for Dre well I can take or leave him to be honest...

Coming Home - Diddy Dirty Money, Skylar Grey - I didn't really want to be all samey and have 2 tracks with the same artist on but I just adore Skylar's voice, it is gorgeous, a super talented little lady I an uber jealous! and Diddy well the man just got it!

Home - Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Seven - Going to see these guys next weekend, they are a kind of folksy, happy go lightly band.I think it will be a chilled kind of gig but epicly amazing because I'm going with some of my favourite people, its a London gig so we are going to make a weekend of it, I haven't seen some of them for ages and I'm very excitedly counting down the days.

Ghosts - Laura Marling - some of you may have seen Miss Marling collecting a Brit award and thought "who is she?" I love her chilled out acoustic folk sound, it is simple, beautiful and sometimes quirky

I'm Jim Morrison, I'm Dead - Mogwai - I was very jealous that someone at work went to go and see Mogwai the other day, branded the loudest live band they apparently pack a punch (not that I have ever seen them...Boo!) they have a new album out but this is still my favourite song, their music is so emotive, I like to read with it going in the background as it really helps me set a (tense) scene

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Hope you enjoyed this weeks playlist and maybe you discovered something new to your taste!

If you have any ideas for any themes let me know, also if you would like to submit a memory lane playlist like I did in week 2 please mail or tweet me, lets talk music people! 



Lisa
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February Favourites

I haven't ever really done one of these sort of posts before but I love reading them so thought I would share with you a few things that have made my rather frugal February that little bit brighter!

Starting from the left 

1. Me, Me, Me - Blush Me in Rouge - Apparently a dupe for Benefit's Coralista, I wouldn't know I dint own it but I do love this blush, it works really well with a natural eye to give the cheeks that in from the cold look, I prefer not to use it too much on my apples I like it further back as think on the apples it ages me
2. Makeup Store  - Lipstick in Daze - My teacher on my course used this and I fell in love with it, its a bright pinkish orange looks amazing as an alternative to red lips, I love the use of orange tones its such a powerful statement and can create a slant on an old look, not for the faint hearted!
3. Body Shop - Aloe Calming Facial Cleanser - I didn't like this when I first got it, in fact the only reason I started using it again was because I had no other liquid cleanser left, so thought as I was having a restricted buying month I would use it to save money, turns out that second time round I love it, its great, the fact that some days I'm having to remove make up 3 times plus cleanse in the morning and evening my skin is suffering a little, this is so soothing and helps with the redness, isn't heavy but does the job well (on a double cleanse) and is the complete opposite to the clean and clear I used to use (SINNER!), I adore it so much I re-purchased today
4. Hugo Boss - Orange - My current go to scent, it light and sweet has a kind of fruity smell, I'm not really good at describing smells but you can imagine the Sunshine when you smell this and the guys seem to love it too, very feminine, very me
5. Lush - Ultra Bland - My good friend @drew692 told me about this at first I thought it was insane that a cleanser can be anything other than a liquid, this is a kind of paste cream type thingie ma bob, basically a cleanser like I have never seen before, great for taking off heavy duty makeup in just a few rubs and has almond oil it and rose water in it that leave your skin as soft as a babies bottom! 
6. Toni&Guy - Twist & Curl Balm - If you have seen my wild locks you will know that they have to be tamed some how, this is the best stuff for the job in my opinion, a serum simply can not cope in my hair it needs something stronger, this is what I would call a middle ground between serum and wax 
7. MAC - Fabulush - this stuff is ah-maze-ing you can do so much with it, you can use it on your cheeks as a creme blush, lips as a lipstick, dab on the eyes for a creme eyeshadow, but my number one use for it is mixed in with concealer for your under eyes, the red/pink tone counteracts the blue and gives you that awake look you are always after! 
8. NYC - Sky Rise Lengthening Mascara - I bought this a while back and having ran out of 17 wild curls and on my restricted budget turned to this little cheepie for my everyday look, for £1.99 this mascara is fabulous, I cant fault it, it coats very well giving lashes a carbon look and lasts without flaking, perfect for throwing in your bag on the go! 

Do you have any of these products? What do you think? What have been your must haves this month?

Lisa
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Makeup Course Week 6

Where does the time go? Seems like only yesterday I was spazzing out (technical term) about my first day and what a disaster it could be!

Slightly off page, I went to see my Osteopath today who I love, she is such a lovely lady, and she has seen me through a lot, anyway she was asking me about makeup and fake lashes and everything, I mentioned that I was thinking of getting in to the market of doing makeup lessons as a starting point along with prom/bridal, she was so positive, told me its an amazing starting point and, and AND that she wants to book me! I officially have my first PAYING client, all be it a few months away, she wants to do a Kate Middleton look so we have booked in for after the royal wedding! HOW JEFFING EXCITING IS THAT!

So I'm guessing if you read my last post you are expecting me to talk about my presentation and my year 2000 look...Well the presentation got delayed and in a turn of events we went all 90's, that was it we got to focus on one look...it was great!

The 90's was all barbie doll looking Baywatch babes Pamela Anderson being the most prominent, also we saw the launch of one of the biggest TV shows, a TV show that shaped a generation (mine) and the gorgeous Jennifer Aniston (Brad you idiot!)

Couldn't resist a photo of Pammy in THAT swimsuit

Pamela Anderson

Jennifer Aniston

The 90's was all about having a tan, you know that saying "perma tan Pam" I'm sure that was a description if you wanted to look as tanned as Pamela Anderson, Sunbeds became the norm (my mum even had one...she kept it in my room!), muted tones were the basis for most looks, high contour and highlight, no blush, pink lips, and purple smokey eyes (apparently everyone was using blackberry by MAC). normally with a frosty pink in the centers and inner corners and of course the use of fake lashes was on the rise again, lastly the brows thin high and arched.

Pammy still sports this look today I think it is a timeless glamor look, I thought I would hate this look on me, I loved it I took lots of pics of me wearing it (some you can see in my post below this). this was one of the most fun looks so far because it was colourful rather than the constant use of shroom and cork!

I actually can see me wearing the 90's on a night out, it is a classic (and reminds me of being a teenager!) that I'm not sure will ever fade

That's it for the decades, I really want to focus some time and energy in to looking in to the decades further as I'm certain that there is more than one look for each (of course!)

Lisa
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I'm A Real Fake Ginger At Last!

I went to the hairdressers on Monday with the intent of getting more ginger highlights but I got there and I was very much "lets just do this!"

So a few bleach baths, a lot of Shinny Penny Tint and 3 hours in the hot seat later I am officially a real fake ginger

I love it, like I knew I would!

I would like it more of a copper ginger but that will have to wait until I grow out the bits that were already coloured dark, it has lifted so much though considering I used to dye my hair nearly black!

I love being a ginger ninja!

Lisa
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Princess and the Playlist - Week 6

I haven't posted a playlist for a few weeks, I have kind of been a little bit busy working 5 days a week, going to college on Saturdays and trying to see friends and family! yep I am a little stretched to say the least however hoping to get back on track in the coming weeks.

I have a rather huge obsession with a certain Bajan lady which lead me to look at the modern day diva. A diva is a celebrated female singer, I hope you agree with my choices!

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Complicated - Rihanna- stating things off with my favourite little lady, could have gone for an obvious choice here but I love this album track, I love that she has a bit of attitude too all round I love her, I want to be her, I would turn for her

Smash In To You - Beyonce - This is my favourite Beyonce track, even in a ballad her voice is so powerful, the woman has such control, must be all that running her dad made her do...

Already Gone - Kelly Clarkson - I have always adored Kelly Clarkson, she is the kind of down to earth diva, ultra talented but grounded

Fucking Perfect - P!nk - An alternative kind of mick take of a diva, such an incredible vocal talent

You Lost Me - Christina Aguilera - The super sexy 50's siren reincarnated diva, Anyone who doesn't like her should be shot!

Hold It Against Me - Britney Spears - OK so she is mental but she is a media machine a Madonna of our time in that she isn't amazing but knows how to work the press and keep herself in the spotlight, even if it means going bald for a while!

Make You Feel My Love - Adele - I could never imagine if I bumped in to Adele on a night out, that her vocals would be so amazing, I still can't believe its her to be honest!

Try Sleeping With A Broken Heart - Alicia Keys - I remember hearing her first song Fallin' and thinking "this girl is going to be massive" 10 years later she is proving me right

The Flood - Cheryl Cole - I think this will be a controversial one but I have said it before, I really like her and she again is a marketing machine, you need that to stay fresh sometimes in this industry

Alejandro - Lady Gaga - She is proper nuts, her outfits are insane(ly awful) but her talent soars above everything I hate

Your Love Is My Drug - Ke$ha - The girl is a dirty diva and not in a good way, I want to scrub her till her skin is all shiny but I cant help but enjoy her records

Price Tag - Jessie J - Up until about 2 weeks ago I hated Jessie J, but I have to admit that I caved and totally cannot stop singing this ruddy song!

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 So what do you think? have I missed off any of your favourite divas? let me know! 

Hope you enjoy, if you have any ideas for any themes let me know, also if you would like to submit a memory lane playlist like I did in week 2 please mail or tweet me, lets talk music people! 

Lisa
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Lust Haves

A few things that I am so wanting right now...

Black Bandage Over Knee Tights - Topshop £8.50

Ladies Cowboy Square Boot Peacocks £14 (half price!)

Pink Unicorn Ring Miss Selfridge £10

Cuckoo Clock Necklace Temporary Secretary £14

I have been meaning to buy the Cuckoo necklace for ages, it reminds me of my great grandma who we called granny cuckoo because of her love of cuckoo clocks!

Lisa
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Makeup Course Week 5

5 weeks have gone so quick! I honestly don’t know what I will do with myself when its finished, I am already dreading the fact that something I love doing so much is going to end!

I am constantly busy with it too, I don’t know where time goes, constantly writing or researching or doing someone’s makeup, I eat, sleep and breath makeup, I never realised how much would be involved, but like I say I love it! I have just put the final touches to my presentation on Alex Box for week 6...more on that after the presentation though!

I had a jam packed weekend so I stayed at my friends, my journey to college took under an hour! and I was home by 6:10 too...needless to say I was uber happy with that, I have been told that I can stay there whenever (as per normal then, I’m always staying there!) and I would be there this weekend if it wasn’t for other commitments!

Again this week we did 3 decades in one day, I would prefer to stretch the decades out, I adore them, I think I might look out for some sort of specalist decades course, take a trip to a few galleries with 40's and 50's art (any good places to go?)

We started with 60's inspired make up of course this is the era of Twiggy and one of my favourites Edie Sedgwick (Andy Warhol's muse, and my previous laptop background)

Twiggy

Edie Sedgwick

Makeup base was more natural letting freckles (which I am blessed with) show through, the focus were big doe eyes, with a exaggerated higher crease, painted on lashes heavy liner, with people wearing up to 3 sets of false lashes at a time! Brows tended to follow the natural brow, sometimes just groomed with a bit of powder and gel, and lips were nude a very popular lipstick was freckle which was a caramel nude.

I thought this look would be easy but getting the black crease smooth and in the right place was...well to put it bluntly a right barstard! I spent all my time taking off and reapplying getting more and more frustrated...I really need to practice this one, A LOT!

The PM session was kind of like last week in that we did 2 looks in one, starting with 80s and working back to 70's, this was a very fun and creative session but I still don’t think 2 looks in one session gives us enough time to get everything just how it should be.

70's icons included Jerry Hall and Faye Dunaway

Jerry Hall

Faye Dunaway

 The ultimate 80's icon was David Bowie aka Ziggy Stardust! and of course 80's wouldnt be complete without Debbie Harry

David Bowie

Debbie Harry

the 70's/80s was the birth of the hippy and towards the end the punks, it was all about heavy makeup, extremely contoured cheeks, healthy glowing skin high shine, think addicted to love and Dallas, everything was big, over the top and extreme. Colour was alive and the rules didn’t really apply!

I totally adored letting loose and doing this, I unfortunately didn’t get to do the Bowie bolt due to time restrictions but playing with pigments, lines and getting experimental was an absolute blast! I recommended these decades to anyone who wants to have fun and break the barriers we sometimes face when it comes to conforming to makeup looks!

Wacky looks are definitely a favourite of mine to do, this Saturday we are doing year 2000...I hope I don’t get done over like a kipper and come home looking like Jordan!

Lisa
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