Inspiration comes in so many forms, most of the time the ideas for my videos comes during my daily commute to and from work. But sometimes, it can be random. I saw a look very similar to this on an ad as I was watching youtube videos. I just knew I wanted to give it a go, I hadn’t worked with these colours before and it seemed to suit the beach so well

All I’ve done is reproduce the look, certainly did not create it but I hope you like it either way Ever since I got my rhinestones, I’m having a ball trying to come up with new looks to use them for

MAC Prep + Prime – Skin Base Visage
Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum Foundation – 51
MAC Mineralise Skinfinish Nature – Light
Face of Australia Pressed Powder – Bronze *
e.l.f Powder Blush – Tickled Pink
Canmake Highlighter – 01
NARS Smudgeproof Eyeshadow Base
BH Cosmetics 120 Palette – 01
Lancome Hypnose Doll Lashes Mascara – Black
e.l.f Brow Kit – Dark
Clinique Full Potential Lips – Mimosa

Products marked * were sent for consideration

Ah, it has been a tough week I have to admit. I never realised what a tight ship I run at home, and constantly take for granted the luxury of being at home most nights to work through Fables related work. It’s only recently I’ve started realising that working of Fables easily takes up close to 40 hrs of my life, which equivalents to a second full time job. You’d be surprise how much work there is behind the scenes X_x; So when a couple social events pop up or you end up having to take work home from your day job, it really has a massive impact.

BUT enough whinging, let’s talk about today’s look. I filmed the entire intro and outro for this outside at around… 9pm – 10pm at night? My only light source was the moon and a single street lamp, so to help illuminate my face I was holding a silver reflector under me the whole time. Ahh… the joys of hacky videography You know you love it~

I really enjoyed putting this simplistic look together, I definitely want to aim to do more full faced makeup looks, they have the most amazing impact and are such a joy to pull together. A true transformation Hope you enjoy!

MAC Prep + Prime – Skin Base Visage
Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum Foundation – 51 Light Vanilla
Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer – Beige
MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural – Light
Bobbi Brown Bronzing Powder – Light
NYX Mosaic Powder – Highlighter
Benefit Powder Box – Coralista
BH Cosmetics 120 Palette – 01
Make Up For Ever Diamond Shadow – 307
Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencils – Zero
Benefit BAD Gal Lash Mascara – Black
NYX Ultra Pearl Mania – Yellow Gold Pearl
MAC Mixing Medium
Topshop Lips – Nevada

Heeee, this has got to be one of my favourite chapters to film! It was fun dressing up as a kid and acting like a total brat The makeup is relatively simple, it’s more of a dolly eye look. I was surprised how much I liked this eye makeup on myself through so I may consider wearing it more often.

The idea came to me when I first came across the same music track. It made me think of Tom and Jerry at first and then over time this idea developed. I love it when such ideas hit me, as it makes the entire creation process completely fun!

The cookies however were gross -_-; I mean, what do you expect for a jar of cookies going for 50 cents clearance right? I had to do two takes of the cookie eating part, so by the end of it I was scrubbing out my mouth at the sink Ahh, the things I do to make a good video!

Anyways, I hope you really enjoy it, I created the dress myself, it’s actually part of my Shia costume.

MAC Prep + Prime – Skin Base Visage
Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum Foundation – 51
MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural – Light
e.l.f Powder Blush – Tickled Pink
NYX Mosaic Powder – Highlighter
Urban Decay Primer Potion – Original
Kanebo Lavshuca Eyeshadow Palette – BR-2
Cezanne Liquid Eyeliner – Black
Lancome Hypnose Doll Lashes – Black
Prestige Eyeliner – White (not shown in the video because I accidently cut it out )
e.l.f Eyebrow Kit – Dark
Maybelline Color Sensational Lipstick – Pink Please
MAC Lipglass – Cruise Control

My first attempt at a half body look, I didn’t even know I was going to do this look till we got to Inverloch. The property we were staying at had this great little pond in the back yard that instantly gave me the idea to film this look. So the next day I did

The look is… yeah, not my best, but it’s a good start and has given me a ton of ideas and tips on what to expect when I do some future looks in a similar vein. I definitely need to plan a lot more, do a trial and get some more appropriate makeup. Little eye shadow pans just makes the process very painful.

Hope you enjoy the video, I’ve got a cute one already in the works for next week

MAC Prep + Prime – Skin Base Visage
Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum Foundation – 51
MAC Mineralise Skinfinish Natural – Light
Bobbi Brown Bronzing Powder – Light
BH Cosmetics 120 Palette – 01
NARS Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base
Savvy by DB Luxury Liner – Shimmering Slate
Lancome Hypnose Doll Lashes Mascara – Black
e.l.f Eyebrow Kit – Dark
Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer – Beige

My first ever Book of Fables guest You’ve probably already heard of her, she’s been featured as a guest poster several times here on Fables and when Sefie said she was planning to cosplay Cooking Mama I knew she’d make a perfect chapter! Sefie’s makeup is extremely versatile and can be used for a myriad of different looks. Sefie did the makeup, created the costume and styled the entire look all on her own Sefie is not just cosplaying a chef, she is actually one herself and runs a fantastic food blog called Sefie Eats~

You’ll have to forgive some of the terrible voice over work I did, I autotuned my voice for certain areas because I couldn’t stop cringing O_o

Also a big thanks to Neil Creek for supplying all the photos for this post. Neil and I make a great team and I can’t wait to work with him more, both as a videographer and model Hope you enjoy the video!

Face of Australia – Face Primer
Diorskin Forever Foundation – 003
MAC Studio Fix Concealer – NC42
MAC Mineralise Skinfinish Natural – Medium Dark
Benefit Stay Don’t Stray
in2it Eye Colour Palette – 03 Sorbet Deluxe
Face of Australia Liquid Liner – Brown
Etude House Perfect Brow Kit
Milani Baked Blush – 02 Rose D’Oro
NP Lipliner – Nude Awakening
Majolica Majolica Lash Expander Frame Plus – Black

Happy Valentine’s Day! Or at least it will be in a few more days I’m never sure about Valentine’s day, I love the theatrics and “glamour” of Valentine’s Day, the colours, the hearts and so much more! But as for celebrating your relationship or love? I dunno, I kind of want to do that everyday

This particular look was completely Nomi‘s idea, I remember one night when I was having dinner at her house she suggested something just like this. I’m sure she probably had a far more elaborate look in her mind, and I’m keen to attempt this look again for a photo shoot with both her and Neil Creek Maybe with red roses or even sun flowers And the other person I must thank is Sefie, for suggesting the more wearable version. I’m not likely to do this for every look, but probably at least for the “cultural holiday” looks at least

Hope you enjoy the look~

MAC Prep + Prime – Skin Base Visage
Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum Foundation – 51
Face of Australia Loose Powder – Outback Translucent *
Bobbi Brown Bronzing Powder – Light
e.l.f Blush – Tickled Pink
NYX Mosaic Powder – Highlighter
NARS Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base
Canmake Highlighter – 01
BH Cosmetics 120 Palette – 01
e.l.f Brightening Eye Color – Butternut
Lancome Hypnose Doll Lashes – Black
e.l.f Eyebrow Kit – Dark
Maybelline Color Sensational Lipstick – Pink Please
Sleek Primer Palette

Products marked * were sent for consideration

A very special video, not just because it was filmed in Inverloch, but mostly because I get to feature all my friends together doing what they do best, being awesome. As you already know I was out in Inverloch last weekend taking half a holiday, half a “must film as many makeup tutorials as possible”. I was pretty stoked to achieve both thanks to my friends who are constantly teaching me to live life, enjoy life and savour each moment that passes.

As for the look, it was something I threw together pretty much on the day. It’s hard to plan looks to film in an environment you’ve never seen before which meant I basically had to bring with me everything I thought I could use and design virtually all my looks whilst there.

I will admit that shooting this tutorial was a million times more fun and entertaining for me thanks to all the people around me And I hope it shows and in turn you enjoy the video!

Special thanks to Neil Creek for the photo at the top of this post

MAC Prep + Prime – Skin Base Visage
Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum – 51
MAC Mineralise Skinfinish Natural – Light
Bobbi Brown Bronzing Powder – Light
e.l.f Blush – Tickled Pink
NYX Mosaic Powder – Highlighter
BH Cosmetics 120 Palette – 01
NARS Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base
Canmake Highlighter – 01
e.l.f Eyebrow Kit – Dark
Lancome Hypnose Doll Lashes – Black
Maybelline Eyeliner – Onyx
Hello Kitty Diamond Stars – Angel Rain *
Dior Lipstick – 768

Products marked * were sent for consideration