Prom makeup on a budget!

So your prom is this month? Still adding last minute touches to the dress and deciding on hair and makeup, step back and breathe. I could still remember the weeks leading up to my prom, more than 15 years ago (yikes). I actually went to a tanning bed (won't be doing that again), had acrylic nails and set up my hair appointment. The latter was a disaster! I hated my hair, my hair was short and dyed black (from having been a hair model a couple months earlier) there wasn't much I could do to my hair. But, the hairdresser was able to do an up-do that looked like a basket on my head...not a good look! Atleast my makeup would look great because I knew makeup!
And since you're already spending a small fortune save on makeup as there are great budget friendly options.

Mascara:

my favourites include-Rimmel Sexy Curves, Cover Girl Lash Blast &/or Annabelle Twist Push-Up Mascara

Brows:

Maybelline Define-a-Brow, hands down favourite affordable eye pencil 

tip-for pictures do pencil your brows in lightly, makes a difference in pictures

Bronzers:

Annabelle Perfect Bronze or Physician's Formula Bronzers are great options

Blush:

lots of affordable options, my faves-NYX blushes, Physician's Formula blushes

Lips:

NYX lipglosses, Annabelle Twist-Up lipstick pencils or Covergirl lipbalm pencils are great!

Face:

BB Creams-embrace your youthful skin (maybe you don't realize it now) keep your base natural. Cover Girl BB cream is awesome as is Marcelle BB Cream

Eyeshadows:

long lasting Maybelline Colour 24 hr Tattoo, splurge & get the Urban Decay Naked Palette and MAC is always a good bet for quality and shades!

Any Prom makeup disasters you'd like to share?

S.O.S travel kit: Travel Tuesdays

Travelling to a hotspot for a mini-getaway, you get to the destination to discover the airline lost your luggage.
Now what? Grab a few beauty essentials & go have fun, no need to stress.

S.O.S kit:

• lip balm-a good moisturizing lipbalm is what you'll need for lips parched from the sun & water. Loving Nivea Lip Butter in Vanilla & Macadamia
• Lip Protection with SPF-protect your lips from the rays with a SPF lip product like Vichy 30 SPF Capital Soleil
• Coconut Oil-basically for the whole body. As hair conditioner, body oil, anywhere you need moisture after you've been in the sun.
• Facial Cleanser: a gentle facial cleanser that removes sunscreen & makeup but not your own essential facial oils. Currently loving Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Daily Cleanser!
• Face Powder: looking too oily! Top off any tinted moisturizer with a mineral foundation powder for a healthy looking glow. Pur Minerals 4-in-1 Pressed Mineral Powder easy to apply and looks natural.
• Duo bronzer & blush-skip having two separate products. Nars bronzer blush duo which comes with one of my old favourites Nars shades Laguna bronzer & blush Deep Throat.
• Mascara-adds drama to any face! Can't live without mascara I look tired without it. Marcelle Twist Push-Up Mascara....leave the lost luggage drama with the airline & do dramatic lashes instead.
• Tinted Moisturizer-skip foundations & let your skin breathe. Olay Total Effects Tone CC Moisturizer takes care of a bit of colour on face & any anti-aging needs.
• Body SPF-keep sun safe! Neutrogena Beach Defense Sunscreen Spray SPF 60 easy to apply & waterproof!

What would you choose as your travel s.o.s kit?

Stylish Maternity Wear

No need to look frumpy during your pregnancy!
Stylish affordable maternity wear is actually not that easy to find. In reality who wants to spend a fortune on clothing that will only be worn for a few months.
Use accessories you already own & pair them with basic tee's and maternity leggings.
Favourite tank top:
George maternity line from Walmart (super comfy & hides the bra straps)
Leggings:
Old Navy maternity leggings (comfy, non-restrictive)
Primark long blouses (picked up on a London layover) just go up one size
Accessories:
Michael Kors' watches dress up any outfit
shoes, I picked up a similar pair in Brazil on a layover at one of my favourite inexpensive shoe store called Dunes (also hadn't had a chance to get a pedicure so hiding the toes)
a belt worn above the waist is an easy option on any outfit

Of course you don't have to be pregnant to wear the above style!