12 July 2012

Beauty On Location: Dinner With Friends



Making the week go by a little quicker is easier when there are evening plans involved no?! Here was just a casual dinner with friends at La Bodega Negra in London, which I really recommend if you're into Mexican!


I went for jeans, some boots and a new Peplum top of mine from Topshop - link! Even though when I first started seeing them around I thought they were very "un-me" I've now done a complete 180 and become a convert - so much so that I ordered two other colours! I absolutely love the silhouette they create, adding some curves yet being tight in other places. My favourite part about them is pairing with some statement jewellery - like this necklace! It's also great if you're going for a big meal.      ;)

For my makeup I went for something new - no smokey eye! Shock horror, just a little definition on my lower lash line with some brown eyeshadow. I kept my skin pretty glowy by skipping the powder and opted for something I dusted out of my stash, Dior Amber Diamond Highlighter, which is one of the most beautiful pieces in my collection. I stuck on some of my favourite false lashes too - Katy Perry Eylure in Oh Honey, they add a lot of length and some extra volume yet aren't too in your face. 


Skin
- My newest favourite combination of Estee Lauder Matte Perfecting Primer (link to post here)  followed by YSL Le Teint Touche Eclat Foundation. I then used the darker shade of my Sleek Contour Kit through my cheekbones with a little bit of Mac Peaches blush 
- The star of the glow show is Dior Amber Diamond which I've gotten back into after a good 6 months of it sitting collecting dust, isn't it lovely!


Eyes
- Sweeping a light shimmer shade all over my lid, Mac Ploof with Naked and Buck from the Urban Decay Naked Palette in the crease, for some added definition. 
- On my lower lash line I swept some of Darkhorse shade followed by Dior DiorShow New Look Mascara on my lower lashes
- After curling my lashes with my Shu Uemura eyelash curlers I applied some Eylure Katy Perry False Lashes in Oh Honey which you can see closer pictures of here

What do you think? Yes or no to peplum tops?

24 comments:

  1. Haha, my post today is on Amber Diamond, I love it, it looks lovely on you!!!
    I love the eyeshadow look, so pretty :)
    Also, Peplum tops really suit you, you look gorgeous!

    xoxo

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    1. I saw that post and giggled to myself! Great minds think alike ;) Thank you so much for your lovely comment!!! x

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  2. Lovely post :)

    I have that top but in black :) I love it x

    xoxo

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    1. I need the black version too!!! It's on my wish list! So glad you liked :) x

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  3. I love your shoes¬!!

    thebeautymist.blogspot.com

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  4. The make up look is so pretty and also the outfit!

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    1. So pleased you like it! Wasn't too sure as its not what I typically go for! xx

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  5. Such a gorgeous look, your outfit and make up. Love it. I am dying to get Amber Diamond, just need to save up for it.

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  6. I love your outfit. Simple and chic <3
    And make-up is pretty too! :)
    xoxo M.

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  7. Love your purple boots! Your outfit looks so put together and pretty !
    Xx

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  8. I love the outfit! Where's your necklace from? X

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    1. I ordered it from shopbop.com a little while ago! xx

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  9. Not to discredit the lovely outfit, hair and makeup in this post - but thanks for the restaurant recommendation! I'm heading to London later this year. So I'll definitely add that one to the list. I love Mexican!

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    1. No discredit taken hun! Oooh hope you have a great time & let me know how you get on! You'll love it there :) xx

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  10. Will do! I had a look at the website, and it's totally drool-worthy. I've also roped a couple of friends into going with me. So it's definitely a goer come October. Yay!

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  11. I tried on that Topshop peplum top last week, and it did me no favours whatsoever lol. I think it's one of those things where you can either pull it off or not, and for me it's a no no. You on the other hand, look amazing in it :)

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    1. Ahh thank you! I didn't think so for a while I think it grows on you! x

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