Gold and Turquoise Shimmering Eyeshadow Effect

For a gorgeous Arabic inspired shadow effect, try a shimmering gold across your eyelids, fading into a rich turquoise. So Princess Jasmine. Here's how I got a look fit for Aladdin's finest cave...

How-to
1. Sweep a warm gold shade across your eyelids.
2. Add a few dabs of Benefit Sun Beam Illuminator below your brows and blend down into the golden shadow
3. Now apply the turquoise. Start in the far corner and gradually blend into the gold. The turquoise should be darkest at the very corner of your eyelid. A good eyeshadow brush makes this look a gazillion times easier.
4. Complete the blend with a few sweeps of gold into the blue shades. Voila, prettier than a butterfly!

Top tip: Notch up the drama of this trend by extending the turquoise out into a delicious feline point.

Eyes by Topshop in Gold, Maybelline Cream Gel Shadow in Tenacious Teal, Benefit Sun Beam Illuminating Lotion, Eyeshadow brush from The Body Shop

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3/4 Wigs: Cheat Your Way to Glam Hair!

Model wears 3/4 wig hairpiece extension: 'Libby', £27.99, available from AnnabellesWigs.co.uk

It's a big occasion. You're already late. Your extensions won't curl properly, AGAIN. Frustrations are rising, the heat of the curling irons has melted your make-up. A strop is imminent. We've all been there... it's a truly hideous state of affairs. 

I have long since given up on the stress of clip-in extensions. Instead, I wear Annabelle's Wigs 3/4 range. Easy to put in, reasonably priced, and they stay exactly the same all night (no danger of dropping curls, huzzah!) 

All you have to do is pull forward the first two inches of your hair (i.e. your fringe) then slide the upper grip along your hairline. Take the lower side grip and tuck that underneath all the rest of your hair (thus stopping random short bits from poking out!) The wig feels nice and secure once in place. To cover the seam, you can clip your own hair over it, or wear a little head band... whatever tickles your fancy. 

These 3/4 wigs work best if you are root-free (for optimum blendability) and will last for a good few nights out, obviously depending on just how wild your nights are. Annabelle's Wigs also provide next working day delivery for UK customers, always good for last minute parties!

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Pout Out Proud in More! Magazine

If you turn to the 'Beauty Addict' page of this weeks' More! Magazine, then you'll see my top beauty essentials. Hope you like them!

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My Beauty Week on Instagram #48

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...

Featured (from top left): 1. Fairisle hat and scarf, available in Topshop 2. Advent Calendar, mmm festive treats! 3. Red Sparkling Nails, with Barry M Glitter Nail Paint 4. Festive Candle holder 5. Rituals Lipstick in Manderin 6. The cutest Christmas jumper EVER from Miss Selfridge 7. All ready for the work Christmas party! 8. Reindeer socks (too adorable!)

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The Only Way is Flirty False Lashes!

Amy Childs Strip Lashes in Flirt, £8.00, available from AmyChildsOfficial.co.uk

The work Christmas do... The best excuse for raising the glam factor by at least ten notches, dancing all evening and making the most of that dangerous free bar. 

For extra impact and allure, I wore the Amy Childs strip lashes in 'Flirt'. Pictured above (note: picture was taken before mascara or eyeliner application) you can see that the lashes are reasonably natural looking, yet add great length and fullness. 

The best thing about these lashes is the fact that they actually stick down at the edges, as let's face it, there's nothing more irritating when you're getting ready for a big night out than an unruly false lash. They base of these lashes is really fine, so you can place them really close to the base of your own lashes. They stayed put all evening, even during some wild Christmas party dancing... that's no mean feat let me tell you!

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Bye Bye Blemish: Benefit Erase Paste Brightening Concealer

Benefit Erase Paste Brightening Concealer, £17.55 (usually £19.50) available from Debenhams

Christmas parties, mulled wine, late night shopping... I, for one, LOVE the fabulous festivities. However, upon examining my face in that oh-so-telling bathroom mirror (you know the one I'm talking about, the one that you avoid at all costs when you have a horrendous hangover) I've come to realise that all this festive cheer has left me looking, well, a touch haggard. Dark circles have set up shop for the long haul, alongside little bags and tired eyes.

There is a saviour out there, ladies and gentlemen! Banish those imperfections with Benefit Erase Paste Brightening Concealer. It eradicates those pesky booze-induced blemishes in an instant, keeps unsightly dark shadows at bay, and generally helps to create the illusion of constant perfection. Hurrahs! Mulled wine for everybody!

This little pot may be a bit of a splurge, but a little goes a long way. The paste is really concentrated and quite thick, so it stays put all day long. Use a concealer brush to apply before foundation.

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Wintery Delight: Cranberry and Honey Scrub by Original Source

Original Source's new shower gel release, a Daily Scrub with Cranberry and Honey, £2.50, available from Tesco, is my latest must-have for body wash luxury. And priced at just £2.50, it's a luxury that's totally guilt free. This shower gel really does have the feel of an expensive product, as it's subtle fragrance leaves skin smelling lush. The gentle exfoliation of the cranberry seeds isn't harsh on skin (as you'll do more harm than good by over exfoliating), while the honey is wonderfully nourishing and soothing. 

If you want a little treat that doesn't break the bank, then this is the one for you!