Mooseinthehuuse: fashion

I Took a Break/ Kat Von D Make-Up Palettes!

07:51
By EmCordell
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Hey guys!

So, as you can see I took a long old break from the blog. Unfortunately (as much as I tried to keep up with it and I said I would), my drama school life became very focused, challenging and demanding and all of my attention needed to be on my work. Over Christmas, I returned home and now I'm back to start the new year with a post which I hope will be the first of many regular posts on this blog!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY MUMMA!!!! ITS HER BIRTHDAY TODAY!

If there are any companies that would like to work with me on anything this year, whether it be looking at your new products, testing them or wanting to know my opinions, please see my 'Keep In Touch' section to the right of the blog and you'll find my email and all of my social media profiles that you can contact me via!

A sad note - I'm so sorry to see Austin Carlile leave Of Mice and Men. You readers will know that Of Mice and Men are one of my favourite bands and I'm so glad that I got to meet them before Austin decided to leave. Austin always does so much for his fans and I truly understand that his health comes first! I hope that Austin continues to create music (I know he said something in his leaving statement about singing and creating) and I know he will continue to inspire people all over the world from Costa Rica!

Kat Von D Palettes!

In the last month, I have managed to get my hands on two Kat Von D Eye Make-Up Palettes - Chrysalis and Shade and Light. I was so happy when the Kat Von D Make-Up collection made its way over to the UK as I've been wanting her make-up for ages but the shipping costs were too much! Chrysalis was a present from my parents for Christmas and Shade and Light I managed to get by using a voucher I redeemed from the survey engine Toluna! This is not endorsed post so all opinions are my own.

Chrysalis

This is probably the prettiest make-up palette I have EVER owned; its a mixture of blues, pinks and pale shades- not usual ones for me but they are shades that blend very well with black (what shade doesn't). It has nine colours (Tornay, Entombed, Graphic Nature, Black Milk, Melacholia, Glasswing, Transion, Mezzanine, Hybrid Moments) and three base colours (Lifelike, Lunar Lights, Lucid) and they are SO SO pigmented it's unreal! They are a mixture of matte and glitter shades so perfect for 'party' make-up looks.

As you can see I've already used it!

My favourite colours are most definitely the blues! I used these shades for a New Year's Eve and they blended so well; they also stayed on all night even though I forgot to put my setting spray on! Using my new Spectrum 'Siren' brushes, I used 'Entombed' as my lid colour, 'Tournay' as my transition shade and then 'Graphic Nature' as a base/highlight. You barely need to put any product on the brush because of the HUGE amount of pigment in them (which is good because that means that it'll last longer). Definitely hit this palette up as it suits everyone (well I think so anyway :)).

Shade and Light Eye Palette

ERMAHGERDDDDDD!!!! So, I have wanted this palette for SO long it is unreal; pretty sure it has been on my wishlist for a year! This is a nude make-up palette which you can use to make smoky eye looks as well as contour your eye shape. I hate the shape of my eyes sometimes so I love that I can use this palette (as well as the little insert that comes with the palette explaining how to change your eye shape) to get the look I want!

Again, I've already used it!

So this palette (like chrysalis) has 9 shades (Samael, Solas, Lucius, Saleos, Shax, Liberatus, Succubus, Sytry and Latinus) with 3 base colours too (Laetus, Lazarus and Ludwin). If you look at the picture above, you'll see each base has three shades underneath; these are the different 'Quads' of the palette. Starting from the left we have the Neutral Quad, the Cool Quad and finally the Warm Quad and you can stick to one quad to make a look or you can mix them up to try and create your own looks. Again, the shades are so pigmented so you don't need much product on the brushes. The texture of these eyeshadows is literally like velvet and it feels so light on your skin! Also, I congratulate Kat on getting the BEST black eyeshadow I have ever come across. I have so many black eyeshadows but none of them come out the truest black without having to put about 5 layers of black eyeshadow base but with this, I think it could easily be black without any eyeshadow base (however I use it as a primer so I would wear it anyway ahah). I would describe it as THE perfect nude shades make-up palette and urge any smoky-eye fanatics to get this!

I hope to get more Kat Von D Make-Up (the whole collection would be great but STUDENT PROBLEMS) and I'll definitely be posting when I do!

OUTFIT OF THE DAY

Sorry for no full lengths - another problem having been busy! This was what I wore on Christmas Day!

Top: Killstar - £29.99
Fisnet: Primark- £2.00
Choker: Claires- £5.50
Skirt: Primark- £6.00
Tights: Ebay: £8.00

Make-up was done using the Lime Crime Venus II Palette.

SONG OF THE DAY

You're Not Alone - Of Mice And Men

Sending love to Austin Carlile

SEE YA NEXT TIME GUYS!

essentials

My Goth Essentials!

07:26
By EmCordell
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Hey guys!

Today's post is based around the idea of goth essentials. These are the goth items that I absolutely adore and cannot live without! These things cover everything from a bit of bedtime reading to my fashion loves!

1. Gothic Elegance Long Sleeved Top

I'm sure every goth girl has a top like this in their wardrobe somewhere and if you don't I suggest you buy one immediately! I use this top on a regular basis as it makes a great base to any outfit but also looks great on it's own. It particularly helps me when I wake up in the morning an I have no idea what to wear! A feature that I adore on this top is the finger loops; they make my arms look longer and also give a really elegant feel to it. It's comfy, it's gorgeous and is definitely an essential!

You can get this top from Spiral Direct UK for £16.99

2. 'The Art Of Gothic'

This book is literally a dream come true and is an absolute must- have for any goth/ alternative person wanting to expand their knowledge on their subculture. It has literally got information on EVERYTHING! Victoriana, Steam Punk, Modern Goth, Lolita and Cyber Goth are some of my favourites in this book and it even covers the origins of the gothic subculture which was something I was so interested in! It is also my 'go-to' book for when I'm feeling a little down and need a little bit of inspiration!!!!!!! From music to fashion, this book has you covered and I literally treat it like my bible!

You can buy this book on Amazon for £16.56

3. Stargazer Black Lipstick

Black lipstick is a completely obvious one for this! You definitely need one of these in your bag at all times! The reason I chose to mention Stargazer is because, for me, it's the most affordable and most accessible brands. Nearly every goth and small drug store sells Stargazer and you never have to worry about money. The quality is really good as well. If you want it to stay on for a long time though, I would recommend buying a top coat for it as sometimes the colour can start to bleed into your foundation or lose its full colour. Really recommend this and suggest you get one!

You can buy this in many of the small local drugstores near you and on their website for £3.50!

4. Bourjois Intense Extrait 10 Eyeshadow

Probably the most obvious one here! Black Eyeshadow! Us goths like to be creative with our make-up but most of our ideas start with the one and only colour we trust in completely...BLACK! The reason I chose this brand and product though, is because, again, it is affordable and very accessible whilst also being really good quality! You can find this in nearly every drugstore near you and it even comes with a little compact mirror (I love a good compact mirror!). Definitely a must-have!