I absolutely love the cyber goth/pastel goth styles, so I figured why not try it myself. I just wish I had the confidence to actually go out like this!
DISCLAIMER: I am not a make up expert, I just wanted to try this look.

First of all, I put on concealer, foundation and powder. I use the MUA Concealer in Fair, the Rimmel London Match Perfection Foundation in Classic Ivory and the Collection 2000 Powder in Translucent.

Then I started on my eyes. First of all I used Pale Moon by Lancôme (a freebie that came with my Nan's make up) and I applied it to the inner corner of my eye.

Then I used the MUA Eyeshadow Trio in Passion, using the lighter purple on my lid, and the darker purple on my outer corner

Then I used Crave from the Naked Basics Palette, and basically just let it go where it wanted, and blended it out.

Then I started on my eyeliner. I used the Collection 2000 Extreme Felt Tip Eyeliner (mine is worn out so the label has come off). I then used the MUA eyeliners Snow White and Jet Black. I applied the white eyeliner to my waterline and then drew underneath with the black eyeliner.

Then it was mascara/fake eyelash time. I used the They're Real Mascara by benefit, and Hypnôse which was another tester from Lancôme. Then I applied the Katie Perry Eyelashes by Eyelure in Sweetie Pie. I also did my eyebrows using Faint from the Naked Basics Palette.

Then it was the fun part - putting gems on my face. I put two silver gems on the outer corner of my eyes, and three black gems vertically between my eyebrows, although they were a bit wonky!

I straightened my hair and threw on my Hype beanie, and tadaa!

Thanks for reading!

Layla x

I really need to stop window shopping on the internet! I've found a few things I really want, so I better start saving!

First up is a black heart choker from Etsy that I am in love with and I'm definitely ordering one soon, as I keep wearing my tattoo choker and I need a new one!

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/179943046/new-colours-dainty-velvet-heart-choker?ref=shop_home_feat_2

I really need this next item. Like, there is no doubt about me buying these, I want them and they are perfect and beautiful. They are these Efy Black Strappy Chunky Boots from Public Desire. I know I don't really need any more shoes, but oh well, these are too pretty to pass up!

http://www.my1stwish.co.uk/boots/efy-black-strappy-chunky-boots-1.html

Next up is only a small one, it's a printed scrunchie from New Look. I wear my hair half up and down recently as I'm growing my bob out, and scrunchies are perfect. I love how simple yet eyecatching this one is, and it's only £2.99 which is a bargain.

http://www.newlook.com/shop/womens/jewellery-and-hair-accessories/white-eye-print-oversized-scrunchie-_317550810?isRecent=true

I've been looking for a head chain for a while, but I'm still not sure if I could pull one off. I think they're so pretty, and I love this one from Topshop as the feathers aren't too flashy but it still stands out.

http://www.topshop.com/en/tsuk/product/bags-accessories-1702216/hair-accessories-464/filigree-and-feather-head-chain-3147030?bi=1&ps=20

Everyone loves Mean Girls, and I've been looking for a T-shirt for a while, and when I found this one, I liked it because while it has one of the most well known lines, it's simple, and thankfully not pink (I hate the colour pink).

http://www.amazon.co.uk/You-Cant-With-Shirt-Medium/dp/B00CNX0QKG/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1405382177&sr=8-4&keywords=mean+girls+t-shirt

 Last up is a book. I watched Orange Is The New Black last month and became completely obsessed and finished both seasons in less than a week. So naturally, when I found out it was based on a book, I realised needed to buy it and probably finish it in a day.



http://www.waterstones.com/waterstonesweb/products/piper+kerman/orange+is+the+new+black/9813407/

Thanks for reading!

Layla x

When my friend, Stacey, came up to me and asked me to model for her in a graveyard for her photography project on emotions, my first thought was "What am I getting myself into?"
But it wasn't anywhere near as bad as I was expecting, especially seeing as I prefer being behind the camera, not in front of it. Although I we got some strange looks, mainly because Kirsty and I were wearing brightly coloured wigs, and the three of us had ridiculously dark make up on, it was quite fun. It was hard to stay serious, however, and lying on people's graves spooked me out a bit, but I've accepted that I'm probably going to hell for doing it.

Changing my clothes was hard as I had to get changed in her car, but it was useful that Stacey was organised and had transport rather than us having to walk around trying to find places to shoot. We shot in two places, the local crematory and a church graveyard near by. It was harder to take pictures in the crematory as there was a lot of people around and cars driving past, which ruined the background of the photos. However, the graveyard was near a main road, so in some photos, the road and houses were in the background. It was just about angling the photos to make sure the background looked right for the theme, which is the difference in these two photos:

The theme of emotion was also put across by the lighting used. Although it was a nice day, we were lucky that it wasn't too sunny, so the photos didn't appear too bright. Photoshopping the images also showed how lighting can affect the mood, as a black and white photo of Chloe fit the setting, whereas a photo of Kirsty that had been brightened made her look out of place and didn't portray the right message.

The next stage of the project was how people can fake emotion, and how society can view people in certain ways. To show this, we drew faces on our hands, put pieces of paper of our mouths, but used our eyes to show actual emotion, and drew how people perceive different skirt lengths.

Despite being nervous at first, I had so much fun doing this, and the photos turned out really well. I just want to say good luck to Stacey, and I hope she does well in her photography this year!

 Hope you enjoyed reading!

Layla x