My Daytime Highlighting & Contouring

Hey guys, so this is a video I made a couple months ago that I have taken FOREVER to share with you all here on my blog (I do apologise) ...but here it is! 

It's just how I do my daytime highlighting and contouring, I'm not a pro MUA or anything, it's just what works for me especially if I'm in a rush. 

If I am going out on a night out or somewhere where I need to make more of an effort I do spend a little more time on it using a sponge to blend properly, but in the daytime I just use my fingers. 

Anyway, I hope you enjoy the quick vid...any questions just ask in the comments below or by emailing me at shodease@gmail.com and I'll be happy to answer!

xXx

Blue Hair using Manic Panic!

Dyed my hair again as I wasn't happy with the blue I used last week.

Last time I used Schwarzkopf Live Color XXL Ultra Bright Blue on top of pre bleached hair but it didn't take in some areas for some reason and didn't give the shade that I expected. 

After bumping into a lovely lady in the gym a few days ago with AMAZING blue hair she suggested a brand called Manic Panic which has worked like a treat, I love it! 

Here's everything that I used this time for those who have asked me; 

- Russell Jerome Bleach Powder mixed with Russell Jerome Peroxide  to pre lighten the ends of my hair 

- Schwarzkopf Live XXL Blue Black for the roots 

- Manic Panic Amplified in "Atomic Turquoise" & "Shocking Blue" mixed together to create the blue I wanted ❤

Overally,  I'd definitely recommend Manic Panic as it's gentle on the hair and doesn't give me a reaction (I'm allergic to hair dye...don't ask me why I still dye my hair knowing this lol). I found its also a vegan product and hasn't been tested on animals wwhich I really like. 

But yeh guys,  If you're looking for a vibrant hair dye then definitely invest in some of this awesome stuff.  

Have a great weekend beauties! 💋

Host your own Motives Online Party for Rewards!

Did you know you could earn FREE Motives Cosmetics products just by hosting your own Online Motives Party in the comfort of your own home? 

Follow the simple steps below to schedule your party!

Step 1 – Let’s get this party started. Head over to www.MotivesWithSho.com and click on the “Host” tab. From there, Click "Watch & Listen to a Motives Party" where you can choose to start your Motives Online Party by clicking on “Schedule Your Party Now” and then “Create Your Party Now.”

Step 2 – Choose your party theme. You can pick from six different colors: blue, green, mint, peach, pink and purple. Type your name, your party name and a message to your guests. There will be a message already written for you that you can use as is, modify it, or change it completely by clicking inside the text box and create your own.

choose theme

Step 3 – Now it’s time to choose the length of your party! You will pick a start date for your Motives Online Party and select the number of days you will like your party to last. You can pick from 3, 5, or 10 days – whichever one you think would help you reach your goal will be the best fit for you!

choose length of your party

Step 4 – Once you've selected how long your party will last, it’s time to choose a category to be featured during your Motives Online Party. But don’t worry, your guests will still be able to purchase any product they want during the event and still get their 10% off!

choose category

Step 5 – This is where it gets even better! Now that you have selected the category that you want your party to focus on, you get to choose up to 3 of your favorite looks to show your guests. These looks will be showcased on your party’s page with the products used to get the look and guests will be able to choose to purchase the entire look with just one click! Now you’re ready to promote your party! In order to guarantee success, you need to make sure you are spreading the word about your event on all of your social media channels.

get the look

Also, in case you need to go back to your party and edit it, just go to www.MotivesWithSho.com, log in with your username(your email) and password (the one for you to shop with), click on "My Account", then click on "Parties" and you’ll be able to see all your open, closed, and coming soon parties!

 Get Started Now!

Who Wants to win a Contouring Palette?!

Who wants to win the most convenient palette for flawless contouring and highlighting?

For a chance to win one of our amazing Motives Mavens Sculpt Palettes all you need to do is register for a FREE Motives account here: 

www.MotivesWithSho.com --> Click "Sign in/Register" at the top right hand corner

By registering an account you will automatically be entered, you will also receive information on any discounts, trending looks and the latest Motives products! 

The winner will be randomly selected from the list of people who register an account from today's date up until 25/09/2014. 

 ....Good luck beauties <3

What I wore today..."The Basic Face"

Happy Friday Beautiful People! :-D

I wanted to keep it pretty basic today so I went for a soft look with subtle contouring for a natural glow. Here's what I wore today; 

Face: Motives for Lala Dual Mineral Foundation in "Medium" & "Very Deep" for contouring, Motives Pressed Bronzer "Miami Glow". (I used a Motives Perfecting Primer before applying my mineral foundation for a smoother application.) 

Concealer: Motives Creme Concealer in "Warm" 

Eyebrows: Motives Essential Brow Kit 

Eyes: Motives Pressed Eye Shadow "Creme Fresh", "Bling" & "Cinnamon Spice" 
Motives Lustrafy Mascara,  Motives Mineral Gel Eyeliner "Little Black Dress"

Lips: Motives Radiant Glow Lip Shine  

I'd love to see what you're all wearing this weekend! 
Comment or email me at shodease@motiveswithsho.com to share your looks!

Don't forget to connect with me on Instagram & Twitter @Shodease ....say Hi :)

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Convenient Contouring: Motives Maven Sculpt Series is now in the UK!

The Motives Maven Sculpt Series is now in the UK! 

Now available at MotivesWithSho.com

I am super excited about the launch of this amazing product here in the UK...I mean, we all deserve to look as hot as the US girls, right? After all, Motives Cosmetics are used by well known beauties such as Kim K, Khloe Kardashian, J-lo, Eva Longoria, Alicia Keys (...the list goes on) and I think we can all agree that they're doing something right! 

I don't know about you but I want me some of that hotness too! 

Created by our very own Motives Mavens, the sculpt series is perfect for all your foundation needs. The genius palette includes everything you need for a flawless, radiant complexion with a no-makeup look and feel. Perfect for concealing, highlighting and contouring the face. It includes four shades of crème foundation in warm and cool tones for enhancing your natural features, plus it's perfect for on-the-go application.

Key ingredients: 

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
Sunflower seed oil moisturises the skin by helping to slow the loss of water from the skin. Sunflower seed oil also helps to condition the skin, keeping it looking soft, smooth and supple.

Cocos nucifera (Coconut) Oil 
Coconut oil is a pale yellow, semi-solid, oil that is pressed from the dried fruit of coconuts. It is composed of 90% saturated triglycerides, particularly lauric and myristic fatty acids. It is classified by the cosmetic industry as both an emollient and occlusive skin conditioning agent, suggesting that it can help keep the skin hydrated, and looking soft and smooth. 

If you want that flawless look without breaking the bank to get it then you need to learn how to do basic contouring with the correct products. (Don't worry...I'll teach you the basics).

Get the Look

Motives Mavens Sculpt Series

1. Moisturise face and apply foundation to even out skin tone.
2. Apply "Ignite" to area under eye, bridge of nose, between brows and on center of chin.
3. Apply "Dusk" to the sides of forehead, along the sides of nose and the area below the cheekbone, jawline and sides of chin.
4. Blend the highlighted areas and contoured areas together using a circular motion. To finish the look, set the highlighted areas with your favorite Motives translucent powder and add your favorite Motives blush, lip gloss and mascara.

Click here to get your Motives Maven Sculpt Palettte Today! - With FREE delivery to the UK. 

or for everywhere else click here to pick your country - Global

Comment on this post or email me with your name & email address to receive a 

10% Off Discount Code 

My Cosmetics Item of the Week!

#MotivesWithSho.com

My cosmetic item of the week has to be the Motives Rich Formula lipstick in Ruby. I just absolutely love the feel of it on my lips! It has a creamy formula packed with Vitamin E for healthy moisturised lips ( perfect for keeping healthy & vibrant lips during summer time!) 

 Here are a few benefits of this gorgeous Rich Formula lipstick (yes I said  benefits! ); 

●It's affordable! (Always a good thing)

●Provides even coverage for luscious lips

●Smooth, rich, creamy formula 

●Enriched with minerals and vitamins to increase wearability and add to the longevity of the true colour

●Creates eye-catching shine with extended wear to make your lips pop with colour

●Smoothes out fine lines and creases, while conditioning and hydrating the lips

●Transforms into a fluid veil of radiant colour when it touches your lips

Trust me when I say you will want one in every shade!

You can order this lipstick or check out our other shades from www.motiveswithsho.com (Free delivery from UK) or for international orders click here www.global.shop.com/shodease 

1,000 Views Cosmetics Giveaway!

Hey beauties, 

So basically...I've almost reached 1,000 views on this new blog!

Totally shocked that people are actually reading what little old me has to say haha. I'm extremely grateful so to thank everyone who has clicked on and read my lil blog posts I'll be giving away a Motives Cosmetics product to 3 lucky people for free!  

To enter, all you need to do is enter your email address on the home page of my blog where it says "Enter your email address here for a chance to win a Motives Cosmetics Giveaway!" (Right-hand side)- Don't forget to confirm in your emails!

Thank you all for reading! :) 
xXx

There is Such Thing as Healthy Make-Up After All!

 Absolutely loving my new make up! I thought I'd never convert from being a MAC fanatic but the Motives Cosmetics line truly is amazing! Not only is it highly pigmented, it also feels light on the skin which is awesome because there's nothing worse than heavy makeup. Motives products are full of the good stuff our skin needs such as Vitamin C, Aloe Vera and many more key ingredients that lets your skin breath whilst allowing you to build up coverage without the fear of blocking your pores. It also has a lot of moisturising ingredients for those with dry skin. I'm all about healthy skin so I am extremely impressed so far (as you can probably tell). Big thumbs up from me! 

Look out for my weekly make up tutorials coming soon where I will be sharing beauty tips & tricks, how to get perfect eyebrows, contouring basics and many many more :) 

If you want more information on Motives Cosmetics feel free to comment below or email me at shodease@gmail.com. I'll be more than happy to talk more about this amazing line :) 

#MotivesWithSho

Motives Cosmetics

So I decided to become a Motives Cosmetics Beauty Advisor recently after months of research which led me to meet with a lovely lady called Amy Lei who has been in the business for 2 years now.
I love make up so it makes perfect sense for me to get involved!

I thought that I would NEVER convert from MAC Cosmetics but what I liked about Motives was the range of shades, the highly pigmented eye shadows, the good minerals in the make up (as maintaining good skin is extremely important to me), and also the packaging! I don't know about you but I just love elegant packaging...(could be just me I don't know lol)
The benefits of working with this company are amazing and most importantly the products are GORGEOUS.  I can't wait to try out different styles with the Motives make up once my package arrives!

:-D ...Oh, the excitement!

Best Hair Straighteners...EVER!

I was in London for a photo shoot last week & the hair stylist who straightened my hair completely transformed it from a giant frizz ball into pure silk! I HAD to find out which straighteners he used as my hair had never been so soft & silky in my entire life (no exaggeration). 

He told me they were Corioliss Straighteners which I had never heard of before so me being me "Googled it" straight away. After banging on about them to my mother the following day she surprised me with them a few days later as an early birthday present! I don't think I had been that excited since I was about 7 years old receiving my limited edition Barbie doll (...sad I know lol). 

For years I thought GHD's were the best straighteners EVER invented...How wrong I was!

Found a site where you can buy them for much cheaper than their actual site ---> Click here to check them out 
I'd love to hear how others have been getting on with them too so feel free to comment :) 

Even comes with a little finger glove!