09/09/2016

Dark Lips For Autumn: Makeup Tutorial.



We're over a week into September now which totally means it's acceptable to start bringing out the dark lips / winged eyeliner tutorials right?! I mean, only a thousand and one people have indirectly tweeted me (and everyone else) saying that it's not technically autumn until the 22nd, but you know what? I don't need that kind of negativity in my life. So here we are! I wanted to show you guys one of my favourite makeup looks for this time of year. 

LIPS | CHARLOTTE TILBURY GLASTONBERRY

I've had this lipstick for around about a year now and I have to say I love it. Initially I wasn't so sure that I liked the formula (I know, I think I'm the only person to ever say that) but after finding a better way to apply it and coupling it with a lip liner I realised it was pretty much the perfect autumnal lip. (I do have a full Beauty Review from back in the day so if you're interested, click here.) 

For me, the key with such a dark lipstick is to apply it using a flat lip brush. Personally I use a Real Techniques one as it's small enough to be able to create fine lines around the edges of your lips whilst simultaneously filling it the centres. The reason why I think this works to well is that for me, the formula of this product tends to stick to the drier areas of your lips - even if I've just exfoliated them - but for some reason this eliminates that problem. I also pop just a touch of lip balm underneath as well which does take away some of the matte texture but helps keep my lips from drying out. 

If you're intrigued by Glastonberry I'd say definitely go for it. It's more of a red wine colour as opposed to a 'true' berry but of course depending on your natural lip colour and how thickly you apply it you can switch up the colour to suit your personal preference. 

LIP LINER | CHARLOTTE TILBURY IN BERRY NAUGHTY


As I mentioned above using a lip liner with this lipstick literally saved me. Because of the square topped design I found it so hard to get a precise line - especially around my Cupid's Bow which is where the use of a lip liner really helps. For me I wanted to get a matching Charlotte Tilbury one so I headed back to the counter and asked one of the lovely girls in Selfridges, Birmingham. 

She recommended two shades, both of which were fairly similar however for my lips I decided to go with the shade Berry Naughty. It's a lovely plum colour that's maybe just a touch lighter than Glastonberry, so it works perfectly as a lip liner. 



EYELINER | CHARLOTTE TILBURY: FELINE FLICK

Another firm favourite of mine. I think this is actually my second one of these eyeliners because they're just so damn good! If you're after a really precise pen that glides perfectly over your eyes without dragging or losing colour then this product is your girl. In fact if I could only recommend one product from this post it would 100% be this eyeliner as I'm obsessed with it! 


Let me know if you enjoyed this post and I will be back with another one soon!


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  1. omg i love charlotte tilbury! my mother got this lipstick and liner to match a while back and needless to say i might have stolen it a few times haha. i really need to get myself the product. I love your eye makeup too! gorgeous look and the way you did your flick! <3

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    1. Yes, it's incredible, I don't blame you stealing it off her!! Thank you so much lovely, it means a lot xx

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  2. Looking lovely as always! I keep seeing Glastonberry everywhere and I'm slowly convincing myself I NEED it haha, I will need to make a purchase soon (when its ~officially~ autumn of course, don't wanna annoy anyone ;)!!!)

    http://lisablog18.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. I mean... You need it Lisa ;) When we go to Selfridges together we can have a sneaky gander at the Charlotte Tilbury counter HAHA!! xxx

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  3. This is such a lovely look and that lipstick colour is gorgeous! So pretty! x

    Kate// katerosexo1.blogspot.com

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