So, on Wednesday 26th June, it was my Year 11 Prom. I know that I said in a previous post that I would post it on my nail art blog but I've changed my mind. I think that I should keep that blog purely for nail art tutorials and this one for other stuff.
Face
Moisturiser
I used the Simple Spotless Skin Anti-Blemish Moisturiser which I bought for £3.32 from Superdrug. This moisturiser is normally £4.99 but it was on offer. I used it for a base for my foundation to help it glide onto the skin more easily. I bought an anti-blemish one because I have quite oily skin and I didn't want it to make me break out or move about my skin too much.
Foundation
For foundation, I used the No7 Beautifully Matte Foundation in the colour Calico which was £12.95 from the No7 counter in Boots. This foundation is great for a prom because you're going to be having photos taking all night and because it dries matte, you won't have a problem with unwanted shine. This foundation is best for normal/oily skin and has a medium-full coverage which was perfect for what I wanted for prom because my skin has a lot of imperfections. I bought this foundation because I asked the lady on the counter what would be best and she recommended this one.
To apply this foundation, I used a Real Techniques by Samanatha Chapman Expert Face Brush. This was £8.99 from Superdrug.
Concealer
I used the Rimmel Hide the Blemish Concealer for underneath my eyes, around my nose and a bit on my chin. I used this in the colour 001 Ivory and applied it with my finger. It was £4.49 from Superdrug, again. I bought this because it says on the packaging 'Effectively conceals spots, blemishes and under-eye circles' which was what I wanted it to do. Moreover, it doesn't have glitter particles in it and doesn't look too shiny so I wouldn't get awful shiny under eyes in photos.
Bronzer
I used the MUA Bronzing Powder in the Shade 2 which was £1 from Superdrug. This is a great bronzer because it is very pigmented so you don't need a lot of product. To get the amount I wanted, I dabbed the brush in it twice before tapping and blowing off the excess and swirling it in the lid.
I applied it with a brush which I got in a Miss Sporty set 5 years ago. Please excuse the fact that it is broken and stuck together with sellotape, I haven't been able to get a new one yet.
Blush
I used a Sleek blush in the colour Rose Gold which I got from Superdrug for £4.49. It is so beautiful! My new favourite blush. It's really shimmery so it works as a blush/highlighter. It's the perfect pink colour but when the light hits it, it shines a gold-coral colour. This is also a very pigmented product, therefore, you do not need a lot on the brush. I applied this with the same blush I applied my bronzer with.
Powder
Rimmel Stay Matte powder in the colour 001 Transparent (I'm so pale). I must have been the only person not to have used a sunbed/had a fake tan. But, anyway, this was £3.99 from Superdrug and I bought this because I've heard great things about it. For example, it gets rid of any shine which was great because I have very oily skin. Furthermore, it helps your makeup to stay put which was a need for prom. My best friend uses this everyday and she wore it for her prom too, therefore, I trusted it.
Eyes/Eyebrows
Eye Shadow
I used the MUA Eye Shadow palette which is called Undress Me Too. This was £4 from Superdrug. I used the colours Shy (top row, third from the left), Wink (bottom row, third from the right) and Obsessed (bottom row, second from the right). This is an amazing palette because of the mix of shimmer and matte neutral colours. The eyeshadows are highly pigmented and look beautiful. I used Shy over the whole lid with Wink on the outer third. Then, I used Obsessed through the crease and on the outer corner. Finally, I blended them together.
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| Left to right: Shy, Wink, Obsessed |
Eyeliner
The eyeliner which I used on my waterline was one from the Natural Collection in Boots. This was in the shade Soft Brown. I didn't want to use a black eyeliner on the waterline because I think that it is too harsh and it doesn't suit me at all. I much prefer a brown eyeliner so I thought that I would use this one as it is softer than a black. This was £1.99.
Eyelash Curlers
I used the basic Wilkinson's eyelash curlers which I paid £0.99 for a few years ago.
Mascara
I used the No7 Extravagent Volume Waterproof Mascara in the colour Black. I paid £6.00 for this at the No7 Counter in Boots, however, it is normally £12.00. I got it for half price on a 'Buy One Get One Half Price' deal. I love the brush on this mascara as it is very big and has 'teeth' on tip, making it easier to reach corner lashes.
Eyebrows
I filled in my eyebrows very softly with the lighter colour from the Clinique Colour Surge Eye Shadow Duo in the shade 401 Double Date. I didn't want a very strong eyebrow; I just wanted to fill in the gaps. But, I definitely didn't want to make my eyebrows any darker. I used an Avon brush with a small amount of the lighter colour through the back of the eyebrow and the front. I brushed it through with an eyebrow brush to take out most of the product.
Lips
I did not want a strong lip as I felt that this would be too much. Therefore, I went with the Vaseline Rose and Almond Oil which gently tints your lips pink. This was £1.99 from Superdrug.
Nails
For my nails, I painted a set of false nails. As prom was just after exams, I'd bitten my nails right down with stress. I used the Elegant Touch blank ones in the length short or medium, I can't remember.
I used the smallest size (9) on my pinky finger. On my ring finger, I used size 8. On my index and middle finger, I used size 7 and on my thumb I used size 3.
I used the Barry M Base Coat, Top Coat and Nail Hardener for a base coat. To follow this, I used the Barry M Gelly Hi-Shine Nail Polish in the colour Plum. I used a silver glitter polish and applied a thin coat about two thirds of the way up the nail from the tip. Then, I applied a second thin coat and did it about half way up the nails to the tip. I used the same technique on the top third and the very tip. The result is this beautiful gradient effect. To finish, I applied the Essie Matte About You top coat over the whole nail and left them to dry.
I stuck them on with the Elegant Touch Brush On glue. They lasted for the whole night and I love them!
Dress, Hair and Accessories
My dress was the same colour as the base colour for my nails. It was one shoulder with beading on the top of the shoulder and across the waist. (
x - they don't have the purple one on the website anymore)
My bag was from Primark and the same champagne colour as my bag and shoes.
I don't have a picture of my shoes so I'll have to describe them as best I can. They were 'peep-toe' with the same diamond things on a strap through the middle of the foot. They fastened around the ankle with a buckle and were a champagne colour.
I had my hair curled and placed on my bare shoulder. My hairdresser curled it with GHD Hair Straighteners. We clipped it in place with hair grips from Accessorize with pearls on them. We also used matte blonde bobby pins when these ran out. I had a headband with little flowers on in my hair, but I'm not sure where this was from because I've had it since I was 9 years old. I think it's from Claires. I had my full fringe cut into a side fringe and facing the direction the rest of my hair was.
My bracelet I got for Christmas from my great-aunt. However, you can't see it in this photo.
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