Life The MK Way...

Hi All,

I would just like to turn your attention to my new website. Thank you for your loyalty thus far but my new website has a lot more information and is more fun!

The new page is www.lifethemkway.co.uk - I hope to see you all there!

Lots of love,

Linda
Mary Kay

The Pamper Sessions part deux!

brought to you by....

 

Is a company managed and directed by Crystal King. Celebrity creations management is a model agency which also hosts 'The Pamper Session' several times a year. The Pamper Session is the ultimate wellbeing event which hosts beauty, spa, fitness, skincare, fashion and alternative therapies all under one roof!

 

Hi All,

 

I've hosted at this event in September and since I did well, I thought I'd give it another shot to promote and sell Mary Kay products!

It was held at the Crowne Plaza in Royal Victoria, such a beautiful location and in such a beautiful hotel

 

See a couple of pics below:

 

 

Me standing in front of my stall :)

 

 

 

Its such a good opportunity to network, meet new people, promote the brand and increase awareness, and also to sell! When people see Mary Kay they are instantly attracted, its amazing.

Also, its always lovely to get freebies at the end of the event, I think my bellyfull from all the sugar yesterday - going on a detox from tomorrow!

 

My sister, Deby, was also in attendance to promote her company diamond therapy, luxury skincare at affordable prices

Check her out at www.diamondtherapy.net

 

 



 

 

Have a good week loves x

So, this Mary Kay Primer...does it REALLY work?!!

Hi Guys and happy new year!

I get a lot of scepticism from customers when it comes to selling the Primers because they want to know if it really works, particularly from customers who have oily skin. This is because a products that claims to be able to control oil for an extended amount of time is like trying to defy the laws of mother nature, but, I have tried and tested it myself and I swear by it. As a beauty consultant, I don't see any point in trying to plug an item that doesn't produce results because Mary Kay have a refund policy so if you don't like what you see, you get your money back. So far, I have had no refunds with the primer. But, I understand that customers like to see before they buy so I decided to do a test using myself as the....testee I guess (lol).

I applied make-up in the morning and just before I went to bed and I took a picture of my skin to show the results.

I would also like to add that I have combination-oily skin, I get oily in the t-zone areas from midday onwards.

So...

This is moi, fresh face and err hair

..and I tried to get a pic in with the time, which says 10:14 but the pic below will be clearer (don't worry I can't even see the time without my glasses either)

 

 

 





10:14 am


So, hours later, I came back to take the same shots, after I had completed the day. I reapplied my lipstick and re-did my hair, I mean you don't gotta see me looking so trampy, the main focus is the make-up lol!

 

 

Sexy poses clearly a #fail

 

Time stamp below

 

 

 

So in terms of my make-up, it kept intact, did not fall down, the foundation consistency was exactly the same as when it was first applied in the morning.

The oil was also controlled - trust me gals, I usually looks like a used frying pan at the end of the day, a little oil seeped through but I didn't need to touch up throughout the day, and it was an active day! Touching up is annoying for me and for the primer to have controlled the oil the way it did, it gets a thumbs up for me everyday!

 

So gals, what you waiting for? Like I said earlier, if your not impressed, you get you money back!

 

Hope your enjoying 2013 so far, I sure am!

 

x

 

Products used:

Mary Kay concealer (under eyes) bronze 2

May Kay timewise matter foundation (bronze 7 & 8)

Mary Kay pressed powder bronze 2





A few looks...

Hi All,

As the end of year season is fast approaching I thought why not show some versatility in this blog and showcase some outfits that I wore this week...

I've put the outfits in this collage type thing and will go into more details after the cut.

First outfit features a high waisted skirt from River Island. The top from Warehouse. The belt is an oldie from ASOS.

Second outfit shows a dress from River Island

In the third outfit, the trousers are from Zara and the shirt from Topshop.

I will be back to blogging twice a week in the new year :)

Have a Happy New Year All!

Love, L xx

Mary Kay's red salsa lipstick makes me feel like a million dollars every time :)

A beginners guide to building a make up kit

Building your make up kit – Part 1

Hi All!

If you like to look fab and like to experiment with make up like I do then you’ll probably have some sort of a collection going. However, if you are new to the biz then you probably won’t know where to start. Fear not I will tell and explain what crucial pieces you should have in your make up kit and how to use them.

You don’t need to rush out and buy them all, just have them in mind, the more you use make up, as you go along you’ll realise you’ll need something else to perfect the look!

BRUSHES

I’ve come across many make up artists who have said that the best brushes they use are their fingers. While this is partially true, you couldn’t use your fingers to perfect a smokey eye or to apply powder blush. For some things you do need brushes.

Mary Kay offer a brush set that cover the basics in terms of easy application and allowing for variety of looks.

The first brush is the eyebrow tamer as I like to call it, you use either side to brush/comb your eyebrows into shape or to align, and then you can apply your eye shadow or eyebrow pencil on your brows to give them a more fuller or perfect look.

The second brush pictured is a crease brush. Perfect for defining the crease (the crease is the space between lid and brow – the socket), creating smokey looks, blending colours and transitioning colours from eyelid to crease. A multifunctional brush, one of my favourites!

Thirdly is an eye shadow brush. You use this brush to pack on colour to your lid or highlight colours under your brow on the brow bone, you can either sweep the colour on, or pack it on. When I say ‘pack’I mean just literally applying the colour from palette to lid, this is good for colour intensity (especially eye shadow colours with little colour pay off). You can also use to smudge colours on the lower part of your eye, underneath the lower lashes.

Fourth brush is the blush brush. You use to this to apply powdered blush onto your cheeks. You can also use to apply highlighter products to areas of your face to give your face that ‘glow’. You can also use the corners of the brush to apply contour shades where applicable.

Fifth brush is the powder brush. Another one of my favourite, well I say it’s my favourite because it multifunctional. Well, all brushes can be multifunctional depending on skill level, but this one really is. So you use this to apply powder products, whether they are powder foundations, powders, powder blushes, powder highlighters and powder products to set liquid products.

I would also recommend a foundation brush (£8) as part of your kit. A foundation brush will give you the flawless look to your face and the perfect canvas to work from. The edges allow you to work into certain area of your face for example under your eyes and round your nose and mouth. 5 stars I give this!

Brushes can last a number of years if you take care of them well even if you use them everyday and as mentioned in my previous post, it is important to wash them regularly to avoid product build –up and the spread of germs.

Mary Kay offer high quality brushes at reasonable prices. For £26 you can get the whole set which works out at £5.20 per brush when you buy the kit. You will also get a cosmetic bag to go with it for storage and organisation, but when bought separately they work out a pound or two more.

I don’t want to write too much and bore you so check in for part 2 on essential make up products!

Chao xx

My Skincare Routine

Hiya!

One of my customers asked me a very important question over the weekend, she asked what my skincare routine is and how do I keep my skin looking so flawless (*cough*cough). I told her what I use, but would also like to share with you how I mix different products from various ranges from Mary Kay and found a routine that suits my skin type.
*Please note that I found this routine through trial and error, I am not an expert.

Okay, so its important to keep your skin hydrated inside and out. This means drinking plenty of water (I strive to drink 1.5l of water a day) and keeping your skin moisturised. I wash my face twice a day and I moisturise well, especially in the winter. When your skin is dry and lacking moisture, it cracks and peels. Also when you deprive your skin of moisture which is what people with oily skin tend to do as they feel that moisturising skin promotes more oils (which couldn't be more politically incorrect), it produces even more oils in a bid to frantically keep the face moisturised.

I exfoliate once a week. Exfoliation is important because it removes dead skins cells from the surface of the face, the dead skin cells that your basic make up wipe can not remove. Exfoliating regularly helps to promote an even skin tone, unclogs your pores which helps to prevent the spread of black and whiteheads.
I use a mask from the Botanical Effect range

I leave the mask on my face for 10 minutes then wash off in the shower.

Whilst, I am in the shower, I use a creamy cleanser daily. I use the Timewise Repair.

This is a new product from Mary Kay range and I am absolutely loving it, I wrote a review on my facebook page. Please check out the link below:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Linda-Mary-kay/144004975711976?ref=hl
This product has been very good at toning and smoothing and is lasting for a long time, I am very impressed! It is also very gentle to the skin.

My moisturiser of choice is from the Botanical Effects range again and its the 'Hydrate'. Its pretty self-explanatory. Not to cloggy as a moisturiser and leaves it hydrated and the feeling lasts all day.

 

A few other points I would like to add:

• It is important to prime your skin if you are going to add foundation. Primer acts as a barrier between your skin and the makeup. It ensures longevity and can help to reduce shine for those ladies who have combination to oily skin.
• Remove make up every night before going to bed. It is important to do this, when you lay your head on your pillow for eight hours, moving around on your pillow, you will also be moving around the dirt's and dust right into your skin. This can clog pores and invite poor skin for the future.
• Remember to wash your make up brushes regularly, I clean mine once a week. Once your put your make up brush back into the container you took it out of which the same make up from months ago, you will definitely break out! Its also good hygiene practise and prevents the spread of germs.
• Change your pillowcase once a week, or even more if you want to. Dust and dirt settle so you don't want that settling in your face!

...and finally may I also stress that with these products a little goes a long way, don't over use the products thinking they will have a better effect, your skin changing for the better will take time!

Contact me for free consultation xx

 

CHEEEEEEEEEESE!!

xx

Other social media outlets ...

...with my name on it!

Hi Guys,

I've partnered with two well known social media presences here on Internet world and its given me an opportunity to have my name pushed out a little bit more.

Firstly, I contacted a well known youtuber called 'thenessakayy', I sent her some Mary Kay products to try out and review and she posted a video on youtube, giving her honest feedback and how she applies the products on her skin.

Overall, she gave the products a thumbs up!
The products I sent her were:

• Botanical Effects 'Hydrate' £19 -  This moisturiser leaves skin feeling comforted and helps maintain skin’s moisture level. Skin feels supple and resilient. Contains a special antioxidant-rich botanical complex, is hypoallergenic, and formulated without synthetic dyes or added fragrance. Suitable for sensitive skin.
• Botanical Effects 'Freshen' £13 - This non-drying formula removes excess residue from skin and restores skin’s natural balance for skin that looks radiant and healthier. Helps calm and soothe skin. Contains a special antioxidant-rich botanical complex, is hypoallergenic, and formulated without synthetic dyes or added fragrance. Suitable for sensitive skin.
• Timewise Oil Mattifier £13.50 - Absorbs oil and helps control shine for at least eight hours.
• Timewise matte-wear liquid foundation £16 - A matte-finish, oil- controlling foundation formulated to fight the signs of ageing.

Check out the video below and let me know what you think!

Another one is from a dear friend, Latoya. She is the CEO, HBIC (lol) of her fashion company Lapremp.com. She has a great blog which illustrates from her perspective the current fashion trends, inspirations, what's hot and what's not, sneak peaks and projects that she is working on.
She is currently looking for guest bloggers so if you are interested you can email her at info@lapremp.com.

Check out the blog I did, its a Kelly Rowland inspired look while explaining the purpose of highlighting and contouring and how to do it! Remember, I said INSPIRED! I'm not a professional MUA, I just like to experiment with make-up! LOOL!

 http://lapremp.wordpress.com/2012/11/27/guest-blog-post-get-the-look-clean-fresh-make-up/

Until next time, mwah xx