ombrè lip tutorial

Apologies for not posting any make up tutorial in ages, I have not forgotten and I will try to keep up on it.

The ombrè lip has been around for a while now in fact I think we started the trend or brought the idea up as far back as the 90's , we all once lined with black pencil and filled in with lipgloss lol! but now these lip trend is modernised, better , less tacky and very beautiful when properly done. Every make up fanatic, artist or beginner needs to know how to achieve an ombre lip.

Whenever the name Ombrè is mentioned one thinks of colour combination, wavy transition from light to dark or dark to light. It describes the blending of one colour hue to another and involves the use of tints and shades transitions.

Ombrè can give full or smaller effect because of its transition and colour combination depending on what it is used on. I think for anything to be worthy an ombrè it has to have a transition not just sharp change in colour.

In this post I show a step by step on how to achieve an ombrè lip.More looks will come gradually in between posts but this is just a start.

Moisturise lips first or prep lip by using scrub (post here)

Put foundation or concealer as a canvas for every lip product that will go on it

Sweep some powder to mattify the lips a liitle
 

 

Line lips with a very sharp lip pencil starting from the outer corner. Note this is a dark pencil, the dark pencil is use to line or is the starting point of an ombrè lip

 Start lining your upper lip too by creating a vee on the cupids bow. That way it is easier to draw and define one's cupids bow

Don't leave the outer corners, most people neglect that part and it is very important in this look or any lip beautification

 Fill that part in too by opening your mouth , outlining and close back

 Create a vee on from the corner of your lips and fill it in stopping at one quarter of the lips leaving space for other lip products. The vee makes the transition very visible

 Begin to fill in the empty space with a brighter colour. I am using jordana pencil in red

 Fill both top and down half way too

 I decided to add some more red lipstick with a brush for an extra pop of colour but this is not necessary

 Now fill the rest of the lip with the lightest shade of lipstick/lip liner or lip stain.You can also use a white pencil for this

 Fill in the upper and lower lip.

 The key to the perfect ombre is proper blending. Blend softly with your finger tips towards the outer part of your lips but not fully till you see a transition forming, you can blend with a brush too or just smack. You can re apply a liitle liner to restore the vee at the corner of the lips to make it darker but it is optional

You can clean any rough edge with a concealer/foundation and brush, this makes the liner appear smoother and crisp.

It should look like this when you are done. You can add lip gloss for fuller lips or leave it matte, your choice. Use a brush or finger to dab some lipgloss as opposed to swiping hard so you do not ruin the lip colour combination.


Ombrè lips can be used to make the lips look fuller or smaller.

it is creative and interesting and believe it or not with practice it is very easy.

The trick is to use different blend of colors. Example; Berry for outer lip, red for inner and nude to finish off inner lip. Black, berry then nude, Purple, light purple, white etc. I love that you can play with colours. I will be posting darker looks, nude, how to use lipsticks, highlighters and eyeshadow to achieve an ombrè lip  in between posts so be on the look out for them.

NB: the cupids bow is the upper lip where a v is formed right underneath the nose

I hope you try this out!

Thank you for reading.

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Cracked , Dry and Chapped lips solution

This is a preparation post (before lipstick application here) and recommended cure for people that struggle with chapped, dry or cracked lips.
     

                                          
Chapped lips can be frustrating and embarrassing but there are simple ways to reduce the appearance of dry cracked or chapped lips.

 Use olive oil/coconut oil/honey and granulated sugar mix as a light lip scrub. This can be a long term solution for dry and rough lips.The sugar is known for sloughing dead skin cells away and the olive oil for proper moisturisation , the coconut oil also helps in proper moisturisation and healing burns.

Mix half teaspoon of olive oil with one teaspoon of granulated/ground sugar  (brown is recommended but white is great too) not icing sugar , mix it into a paste like consistency , use your fingers to masage the scrub into your lips leaving it for 2-5 minutes, clean off with wet cloth, make up wipe or simply rinse off follow with lip balm/vaseline or lip butter.You can do this as often as possible but not more that twice a week, fix it into your weekly routine and you will see your lips transform as this will make your lips smoother and a bit pinkish. To avoid it going rancid buy a small bottle of extra virgin olive oil (recommended) so it does not waste or store it in the refigerator. I recommend virgin olive oil, pure coconut oil and organic unprocessed honey so you can easily avoid irritation that might spring up from using chemical infused products. You can also use jojoba oil or vitamin E oil.


Use a seperate toothbrush to exfoliate on the go. Take a new soft toothbrush and make it a bit damp or apply a thin layer of vaseline on your lips and use the brush in soft circular motion to scrub off dead skin cells. It is importantto use a different toothbrush so you do not transfer germs fro your mouth to your lips. Some people actually do this imediately after brushing with the same toothbrush as it works better for them, they still have that tingling feeling from brushing on their lips so they just mildly scrub their lip with it (since the lip is damp already) and rinse everything. great way to multi task but probably not the best. You can use the tooth brush method before applying the homemade scrub above or any other scrub. Moisturise with your favourite lip balm afterwards.

Baking soda might not just be for baking alone. Mix  a little baking soda with little water to form a gritty paste, apply with a soft toothrush ,rinse off and follow with lip balm.

Avoid licking your lips very often. This is a temporary but bad solution to chapped lips. Saliva contains acid that dries out the lips so the more you lick your lips the more they dry out as the enzymes from the saliva can break down the skin protective barrier. Use a lip balm on the go instead.

Drink lots of water to keep your lips and body hydrated. This is an inside out solution, the more refreshed you are the smoother your lips will be. Sometimes no remedy can save your dry lips save a bottle of water, it is important to note that sparkling water might not be the best option as they tend to dry out lips too. I for one have experienced it drying out my lips due to the fizz but if your water must be sparkling then go for it by all means, just be observant on the effect on your lips.

Unrefined shea buter can be great for hair and skin so why not the lips too?! My friend once gave me a tip on how she moisturises with shea butter before putting her lip stain on and I thought hold on..If it can moisturise the skin and hair why not the lips. Shea butter has so much benefit due to its high fat content (healthy fat by the way) and vitamins. The raw unrefined and unbleached ones are the best to go for. They can literally weather any storm lol and keep your lips hydrated and protected (due to little spf content) from dry cold irritating weather, sometimes my lips feels better with shea butter than some expensive lip balms. If you have nut allergy then I advice you stay clear of this as it contains shea nuts , it is a great lip product but not to be used often if you always lick your lips as it is recommended for external use only.
How to use? Just massage into lips before putting on lip product or leave it bare.

Vaseline is naturally made for dry chapped skin of any kind and they even went further to make the ones for lips , lip therapy with different flavours including creme brulee that can be an absolute delight for kids and marmite for vegetarians , it comes in a pocket size too! It does not get better than that does it?! I can truly say my lips have seen better days during winter as a result of this product.There are so much to choose from in the vaseline range currently, from lip balm in tubes and sticks to therapy gloss in little vaseline jars even bedazzled ones and then there is this tin container that comes in a bigger tin which is my absolute favourite for days, I love and will always love the cocoa butter as it has saved my lips from tearing during winter. Vaseline has a special formula that aids water retention and trust you need all the moisture locked in your lips to prevent it from cracking. Buy a pocket size and rub as often as needed on the go and you can also use some for dry flaky hands.

  

Stay away from processed sugar. Have you ever wondered why you get this dry thirsty feeling at the corners of your mouth after that chilled bottle of coke? Processed sugars. Anyone that suffers from dry skin and lips should avoid anything that contains high amount of processed sugars as the dry out the lips too.This is another inside out solution but one you should avoid, take lots of water instead.
  

Lip balm basically comes in different kinds , shapes , sizes , flavours , colours, makes and solutions. There are some healing lip balms for chapped lips in the market but besides that lip balms are temporary but relevant solutions to dry lips. If you suffer from extreme chapped lips then look out for lip balm with content high in vitamin E, jojoba oil, shea butter, aloe vera , butter etc.


 Not everything matte. Yes everyone is on about the mattiest of matte lipstick and lipstain and you quickly rush to buy knowing that you suffer from cracked lips. Matte lippies and cracked lips will forever be at war with each other, if your lips are not properly moisturised and cracked chances are trace of lipstick will settle into cracks making it look cheap,uneven and hard to get out. While treating  chapped lips go for nude coloured lipglosses and moisturizing lipsticks like milani(they are very creamy , pigmented and moisturising) and stay away from dark colours as they make cracks visible. No matter how smooth your lips are, always moisturise befor applying any lip product so the lips stay supple and keep the product on, treat chapped lips and moisturise very often or you can use the shea butter technique my friend uses, then you can go join hashtag matte lippie crew.

Is my best lip product destroying my lips? Store bought lip balms and treatments are the best, smell great and good to your pocket too, there is also this feeling of belonging when you have that strawberry balm everyone raves about. You have tried almost all the remedies but nothing is working, maybe it is time to check the contents of your lip balm, glosses and lipsticks as what is good for the gander might not be good for the goose. If you find out your lips are not getting the best moisturisation out of a product you feel should deliver then please try something else and also track the ingredients of what you put on your lips to see what you react to. Some chemicals used to make lip balms these days can do more harm than good, I guess that is why home made lip balms is a growing trend.I have bought lip balms people swear by in terms of moisturisation and smoother lips but it does absolutely nothing for me, instead my lips feels like I have dried oil on it. Don't we all fall for the hype *sigh*

Form a habit of moisturising before bed.Make up wipes are used most times to take lip products off and they can leave a drying effect, even if you do not use make up wipes or any make up remover, moisturising your lips before bed time is great to keep the lips soft and supple.
Keep a chap stick, shea butter or lip balm by you and moisturise as often as needed especially after constant kissing as exchange of saliva can dry out the lips.

Avoid peeling or tampering with your lips. One thing I noticed is that people that suffer from cracked lips tend to peel off the dead skin cell *cringe* even I do it and it can be more painful than a paper cut! No matter how tempted or irritated you feel at the sight of loose dead skin cell do not peel your lips especially when dry as this will worsen the case, peeling it off beyond the dead skin cell that has come off can bruise you exposing you to bacteria, massage lip balm ,vaseline or shea butter to soften the dry dead skin cell and gently peel off if you must or else I recommend you use a lip scrub gently  instead.

E.L.F has made it very easy by producing an affordable lip exfoliator that removes dry skin cells. I love e.l.f products so I am guessing this is a great buy, the reviews are outstanding and I read the ingredients includes shea butter,Vitamin E , avocado , grape and jojoba oil. What more do you want from a lip product? Oh did I mention you can get it for 3 bucks or 4quid 50? Talk about a bargain ey.

Mary Kay is no exception in term of making lip scrub easier than ever.If you suffer from chapped lips then try the Mary Kay satin lip set, this set is a miracle worker ! it comes as in two tubes one as a lip scrub and the other as a balm. The lip scrub is applied like a lotion on the lips and masaged with soft srub motion, you will literally see the dead skin cells coming off and all you have to do is clean off everything with a damp cloth and apply the lip balm after wards. This is part of my lip preparation regime although I am not to keen about the lip balm, its great but it just doesn't cut it for me , I prefer when my lip balm sinks in and leave a buttery smooth finish as opposed to a glossy finish,  I love love the satin feeling the scrub gives me, the tube is so cute and nothing can be wasted as it comes out little.


Some people suffer from extreme chapped lip and  I reccommend you see a specialist for that, they might recommend something that will definitely work,maybe a herbal ointment or something to treat the lips and stop it from bleeding and intensive chapping. The last thing you want to do is wing it introduce foreign chemicals into bruised lips.


Hope this helps. 

Thanks for reading.

Beauty begins the moment you decide to be yourself; Coco Chanel

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Graduation outfit ideas for ladies

Hello! If you read my previous post you will see some tips on graduation, planning efficiently and having a hassle free day on your day of graduation. In this post I am giving suggestions for ladies outfit, hope you enjoy.

When outfit is mentioned we all think about dress, accessories, shoes sometimes even hair and make up is not excluded.

The dress: Choosing a dress might just be as easy as abc and can keep you comfortable if certain rules are followed.
Dress for a graduation ceremony should be shape flattering or elegantly loose, very tight clothing is not the ideal outfit and here are the reasons why: they can make you bulge in your photos and we all know as ladies that is very unflattering, even if you feel the gown will cover the dress how about comfort? a graduation ceremony can go on for hours and the last thing you want is discomfort from a dress that is so tight you can hardly breathe in, very tight dress restricts air and blood flow, keeping it on for a long time can do some temporary damage or cause you to gasp for breath or even faint. This is not the occasion for bare chest or very low v neck that will spill lot of breasts/cleavage, keep everything packaged and decent to avoid nip slips because that is not good for photo day lol remember your friends and families are there and trust naija mother wee just cover all that spillage with handkerchief and it must stay there during photos and in the graduation ceremony, every awkward situation should be avoided by all means :p.

Go for jumpsuits, 2 piece suits, long elastic stretch skirt,lace two piece, flare skirt/gowns, ruched medium length dresses, tailored trousers, even dinner/fancy gowns but not floor length, long sleeve, chiffon tops and if you are still bent on showing off your bod and shape then try a body con or bandage dress,these dresses come stretchy and are elastic so they are bearable even if they are tight, choose one that would go below the knee because due to the elasticity they go up every five to ten minutes causing you to pull them down they are also more flattering when longer.






Bright gowns go well with dark dresses but this is not a rule, tights are also great for dresses above the knee.
Culled from Anne Jeffrey.

Pair a long stretch skirt with heels and a nice simple top and you are good to go .

 This outfit is perfect for your ceremony, stay clear of black on black unless your shoes and accessories are bright.

Beautiful clingy dress, not to tight but shape flattering.

Dresses/jumpsuits with a floral note is perfect for spring and summer

Bright colours will go with your gown too, you can wear a blazer or leather jacket over this if  winter is around the corner.

 African print is one of the most stylish and versatile piece of clothing you can wear for any ceremony. There are so many patterns and styles to choose from.

They can be made into jumpsuit too!

stylesbyodi.

High waist flare trousers are back and they are sexier than ever. Pair this with a more corporate shirt or off shoulder lace top a clutch and chunky or minimal accessories.



























Twining on their outfits, aren't these ladies gorgeous?! Look at the pop of colour with their shoes.love! By Toluwane and Chinunam




                 

 Floral two piece with orange clutch and shoes. Black bead necklace and simple earrings. Perfect to a tee.

And here it is with a graduation gown.                                                                                                        





  
  



Elegant,bright and simple!. Culled from hercampus.










Shoes: This might sound bizzare but on your graduation ceremony stay clear of very high heeled shoes of any kind. You want to feel  powerful and poised when matching across that podium to get your award/certificate and there is nothing as supporting as a great pair of shoes, wearing heels you can't walk with won't give you that support and there is a possibility you will trip, you do not want that to be the highlight of your day and trend online too.
                                      

We all love our 6 inch babies and want to wear them at all cost, us girls love to stand out and that is okay but not at your own discomfort, we all know we can wear our heels for a particular amount of hours and after that we get very uncomfortable, very high heeled shoes increases that pressure and you might do a lot of walking during your ceremony from meeting family and friends to posing for pictures and collecting your certificate.

Shoes should be taken seriously as they are one of the things that stand out of that whole big gown covering everything, while choosing shoes you will worry about what others will wear and if your shoes will stand out but let me be honest, everyone is focused on their day and might take a minute to notice so choose your heels for yourself. You will get away with bright colored heels, skin and even fur designed shoes.
Bear in mind that high heeled shoes are not the only flattering shoes, if your shoes are beautiful and fit perfectly they will stand out. You can wear flats,ballets sandals, kitten heels, classic pumps,ankle boots and medium length boots with tights, shoes with strap are perfect as they elongate your legs and give your feet something to hold on to, chunky heeled shoes and wedges are very comfortable because of the balance they give, your shoes must not be boring because you are trying to look          coperate in fact this is the one accessory you can style up, the shoe color must not match your gown's and they can come with bows,jewelry chunks,bedazzled anyhow you want!. The inevitable is possible so keep the very high heels at bay, classic and elegant pumps are in season right now you can try them.

 
Break into new shoes a day before or put a glass coke bottle in it to expand it, avoid peep toes if you can't handle them for long and do not forget to take a little walk with your shoes to remove that new shoe sole that can be slippery, you can also scratch the underneath your shoes with a nail file for easy friction. If you had an accident or something happened with your foot before the big day then no problem things like this are inevitable, if you cannot rock heels then rock your flats honey just do what you are comfortable with. Avoid big chunky winter boots,clogs, wellies and over the top experimental heeled shoes.





 
Classic stylish shoe. Note these shoes can actually hurt after a while because of the sole design so be careful

These boots are just perfect! especially for winter grad season. stylish,comfortable and if fur lined or suede inside it is warm as well.

Who says flats for graduation cannot be beautiful?

Some chunk will not hurt. They look classy and you will definitely stand out.

Strap shoes/sandals will hold your feet and make them steady and easier to walk in.

 

Accessories are great to play with too! Time to bring out your pearls, rings, necklace, watch, beads and all that jeweled goodness.

 
Match chunky necklace with your wrist accessory, avoid pairing very chunky full necklace with very long and bold earrings because the gown is fitted in a way where it comes over your neck so very chunky jewelry can disrupt that and make it bulge and you don't want to look like a Christmas tree too. You can either be bold or elegant with your rings, stack rings and tassel rings are so right now and they go with literally any outfit. Match dark colored accessories with bright clothing and vice versa.


Keep your nails(toes and fingers) trimmed, clean, fixed or fully polished, you either wear nail polish or you don't, chipped nail polsh happens to everyone but it is far from sexy. If you get your nails done days before and you do not want them to chip, use some apple cider vinegar pressed on a cotton wool as base coat that way your nail polish will last longer.



stack rings are so right now,try them.

Hand / clutch bags come in handy during graduation, most people match their clutch with their shoes although it is not a must. Pack your phones, money, sanitary pad/extra tampon if needed( be careful when you open your bag though), pocket tissues/handkerchief, powder compact for touch up, lipgloss/balm/stick, handcream, scruchies/hair bands, bobby pins to keep your hat or hair in place, identification card, business card,pen and paper. You can pick from any of these especially the ones that are necessary. I am sure some are wondering why business card or paper? A graduation ceremony is a place where you will meet many dignitaries, employers and people looking to do business, so be prepared. It is very important to look your best as most employers come to graduation ceremonies looking for potential employees,  there is nothing that speaks volumes like appearance, do not throw an amazing opportunity just because you need to show some skin.


Laid down locks are best for a graduation hat, if you like ponytails keep it low as high ponytails will make your hat wobbly and painful to put on.,the hat won't even stay put. No jazzing or bedazzling of graduation hat if you will return it back to the school or else you will pay extra charges. You can dazzle it up if you bought it or for a different look try a piece of african print/ankara round the edges to match your africant print or any dress.

Make up should be fresh, clean and nude. This is not the best place for goth lips or blue lip, they are very creative but the highest you should go in terms of color is a red or light purple lip gloss/stick. Pair smokey eyes with pink/nude lips or create nude eyes with winged liner with ombre berry lips.

We are done with the hassle of graduation, its time to let your hair down or up!!! Firstly you can decide to keep your gown on for some fun but that is not the best due to stains,spills and potential hazards and you want to let loose! from the dress I mean :p. Anyway bring out the heels, bandage dresses and celebrate your night responsibly, you do not want bad pictures to surface online from your last day of school. I wish you all the best and I hope you learnt something from this post.

                        

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