Fashion Photoshoot in the Derelict Court House - Behind the Scenes

Behind the scenes of Fashion photo-shoot from Derelict Court House, London.

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Sleek MakeUp Brow Kit Light 817 Review

When I am doing the make-up my attention is focuses on the eyes. I like to have emphasized and well-shaped eyebrows. I can go out without foundation on the face, but for me the eye make-up is a must. 

I bought this product because I am trying to make my eyebrows thicker and I needed something to fill them. Finally decided to try out something from Sleek.

I have heard it is a good quality cosmetic company. So the first product, which I bought from them is set for the eyebrows.

Description of Producer:

Sleek MakeUP’S Brow Kit;the ultimate accessory for perfect brows.

Set includes pigmented wax for modelling, setting powder, mini tweezers, angle and blending brushes.

To use: Use the pigment wax to define and shape the brows using the angled brush. Then set with powder using the blending brush.

Tip: Use the enclosed tweezers to clean up stray hairs!!

Sleek MakeUP Brow Kit is practical and handy set of brow styling.

The set contains a shadow for styling the eyebrows, pigmented wax for modelling, angled brush for applying wax, rounded brush for shadow application, tweezers and mirror placed in an elegant box.

Brow Kit comes in 4 shades: Light 817, Dark 818, Extra Dark 819 and Black 820.

Producer recommends to put the wax first and then use the shadow to shape the eyebrows. 

However, you can also mix wax with shadow and apply the mixture on brows straight away.

I have applied the wax first and then used shadow. I was using my own eyebrow brush because I do not like the brushes from this kit because they are too short. 

I have noticed two disadvantages.

The handles of brushes are too short and tweezers is totally useless, you cannot catch any hair. 

But let's talk about the benefits. The first, most important advantage is the good pigmentation and persistence on the eyebrows throughout the day, without any fixes. 

Wax and shadow does not smudge. 

Another point in favour is the kit design. 

I just love the black box with mirror, it is very handy; fits in any handbag. 

As for this is the one of my favourite products for professional styling of eyebrows. 

I thoroughly recommend this set.

I have found products from Sleek are mostly of good quality and affordable price.

Definitely I will buy other cosmetics from this company.

Where to buy: Superdrug, sleekmakeup.com

Price: £8.49 /3.8g

Have you tried this kit ? What do you think about Sleek ?

Kasia x

MAC Cosmetics and Hayley Williams Collection 2013

On the 9th of April MAC has launched a new limited collection inspired by Paramore’s vocalist – Hayley Williams.

The collection includes 4 products: nail polish, lipstick, eye shadow and powder.

All of which feature orange shades, which is a reference to Hayley’s characteristic hair colour.

Here is the collection :

MAC Hayley Williams Limited Edition 2013

Products:

Lipstick - Sounds Like Noise (Bright true orange)

Price: £14

Description: Colour plus texture for the lips. Stands out on the runway. Simmers on the street! What made M·A·C famous.

Eyeshadow: Daydreaming (Frosted midtone coral)

Price: £12

Description: Highly-pigmented powder. Applies evenly, blends well. Please note - Eye Shadows weight vary slightly based on the density of the product.

Mineralize skinfinish: Lightscapade (Soft candlelit beige with multidimensional shimmer)

Price: £21.50

Description: A luxurious velvet-soft powder with high-frost metallic finish. 

Smoothes on: adds buffed-up highlights to cheeks, brows, anywhere on the body: provides an ultra-deluxe polish to the skin.

Nail Lacquer: Riot Gear (Bright true orange)

Price: £10

Description: Revolutionary new high gloss formula. Three longwearing finishes - Cream, Sheer and Frosted. Visibly different. Provides no-streak/no-chip finish. Contains conditioners and UV protection. Go hi-lacquer!

Collection is available on MAC website.

Would you like to have something from this collection? 

Kasia x

Actus Reus (Guilty Act) - BTS

Last Sunday, I had a pleasure to work as a Make-up Artist with a very talented Photographer Velar Grant on her new photo project called "Actus Reus" (Guilty Act).

Actus Reus ( Guilty Act) is her new photo project inspired by history of violence and genesis of suicide in a very narrow perspective.

Photo-shoot was based on art of pantomime, theatre and Caravaggio's famous painting "David and Goliath" and took place in Espero Studio,located in the heart of Brick Lane, London.

Here is a Promo Video of the project:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jftqq1PTQAk

                                                          And pictures from backstage:

Time for make-up... :)

Models: Wojtek and Piotr

Model: Paula 

Pictures are coming soon on www.velargrant.com