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Make Up essentials

6th June 2013



Today’s post comes to you at the expense of my sister’s dressing table chair.  Yes, that’s right.  This is extreme blogging.  I tried to stand on it for optimal photo quality and I came crashing down, breaking the chair (I’m so sorry Jas) and I’m still limping.

Anywayhere are some of my make up favourites.  With these items in your make up bag I can pretty much guarantee you will be make-up ready for any occasion.  Let’s begin:

1)     Estee Lauder Double Wear foundation.  I love this foundation.  I’ve tried a few but this one is my favourite.  It gives great coverage and the bottle lasts for so long.
2)     Maybelline Great Lash mascara in Blackest Black.  I’ve been using this specific mascara for years.  I don’t think I’ll ever change.  It’s just amazing.
3)     Essence Liquid Liner.
4)     MAC blush in Dame.
5)     MAC lipstick in Snob.
6)     MAC Mineralize in Soft and Gentle.  I love to use this on my eyes, under my eyebrows and also on my cheeks after I’ve used blush.
7)     MAC eyeshadow compact: Burmese Beauty.
8)     MAC eyeshadow in Honey Lust.
9)     Bobbi Brown bronzer No.7 Bahama.

While the quality of the make up you use is important, I think the brushes make or break your final look.  Here are my favourite:

1)     Clicks foundation brush (although lately I’ve just been using my fingers)
2)     Estee Lauder blush brush
3)     Clicks bronzing brush
4)     Estee Lauder eyeshadow blending brushes
5)     Body Shop angle and round eyeshadow brushes.  Absolutely love the angle brush.  I also use it to define my eyebrows.
So that’s my everyday line up for you.  If there’s a special occasion I might vary these but generally I don’t venture far off my basics.  Would you like a make up tutorial?  Anything in particular?

Xxx

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Posted by Leanne 14 Comments
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  1. Jade Wright says

    6th June 2013 at 2:30 pm

    I LOVE Bobbi Brown!! Had a makeover done while I was in London in Peter Jones… amazing.

    Can you get it in SA? If so, where???

    http://www.bohemianmuses.blogspot.com

    Reply
    • Leanne Van Breda says

      9th June 2013 at 2:43 pm

      Yes, at Edgars stores 🙂

      Reply
  2. Denisa says

    6th June 2013 at 6:26 pm

    Very good inspiration. Great day.

    http://www.fashiondenis.com/

    Reply
    • Leanne Van Breda says

      9th June 2013 at 2:43 pm

      Thanks Denisa 🙂

      Reply
  3. aiyana jane says

    6th June 2013 at 8:30 pm

    i love great lash “lots of lashes” thats my essential, otherwise i keep it pretty simple!
    xo, aiyanajanee || http://www.citystylecountrysmile.com

    Reply
    • Leanne Van Breda says

      9th June 2013 at 2:44 pm

      Thanks for the suggestion, I’ll try it out next time I look for Mascara x

      Reply
  4. Helena Oops says

    7th June 2013 at 9:03 am

    Lovely items!
    So beautiful nd usefull!
    Have a happy friday!

    Reply
    • Leanne Van Breda says

      9th June 2013 at 2:45 pm

      I’m so glad you find it useful, I was hoping it would be!

      Reply
  5. Johlet says

    7th June 2013 at 9:40 am

    Lately I have a huge crush on Make up!!!
    http://johced-ourjourneytoeverywhere.blogspot.com/
    xxx

    Reply
    • Leanne Van Breda says

      9th June 2013 at 2:45 pm

      Story of my life haha 🙂 Hope you’re having a good weekend!

      Reply
  6. Isabel says

    9th June 2013 at 11:37 pm

    love your picks, im a big bobbi brown fan!

    Isabel @ Walk of Fashion

    Reply
  7. Kosmetyczna Hedonistka says

    10th June 2013 at 1:02 pm

    Love your look, really enjoying reading your blog!! I am following you now 🙂

    Id be really grateful if you have a minute to visit me and follow back.

    http://www.kosmetyczna-hedonistka.blogspot.com

    Reply
  8. emily | shell chicd says

    10th June 2013 at 6:26 pm

    Love all that MAC– you really can’t go wrong with that brand! Darling photos too, I love seeing sweet dressing areas 🙂
    xx, Emily
    shell chic’d

    Reply
  9. Elisa says

    18th June 2013 at 5:25 pm

    That Tory Burch make-up bag is so pretty! Heh, you have a lot same makeups as I 😀 Mac really is the best <3

    Reply

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