Made Up By Hannah

The perks of working in the cosmetics industry...

2011-07-24T16:14:00.001+01:00

Hi bloggers!

Long time no type! I have a new job working for another make-up company, can't say excatly who.........but Kate Moss & Natalie Portman are our most recent models, wooooooo!

Anyway one of the perks of my job is being given LOTS of goodies. :) I am selling everything at a bargain, look on the proper retailer websites and you shall see! Now I have sooooooo many and each week I am going to do an ebay sale. If you purchase anything and you're a follower or tweeter, let me know and I'll pop something extra in for you.

Go now to my ebay!

This week Jelly pong pong, Clinique, and Lancome.

Btw if anyone wants to volunteer to redesign my blog, please do, I have lost all creativty with it.

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Peace out. x

Clinique Moisture Surge tinted moisturizer SPF 15

2011-05-15T13:28:00.000+01:00

Hello lovlies! This product is being advertised everywhere and it has had so much hype. I’m using shade 2 and the coverage is beatuiful. I use a light coverage in the day, and double coverage for a night out.

The review… this product is amazing. 100% Reem.

Smooth on an instant moisture boost with SPF protection and a hint of skin-perfecting colour. Refreshingly lightweight formula provides a no-makeup look and feel, yet covers imperfections with a natural, hydrating touch. Oil-free.

Find me on twitter.

twitter.com/glamhan

Love Hannah x

Smoulder in style.

2011-05-11T19:44:00.000+01:00

Hello gorgeous girlies! I have been in my new position in my career for 4 months, and I am now ready to blog again. Yipppeee!!

Today I am showing you a smouldering but fairly natural look. The perfect face for a dinner party or cocktails with girls. Think pin-up. This makeup just oozes femininity.

The stars of the look are:

Clinique Lip smoothie Pink Me Up- 1 click for a gloss, 2 for lippy. Indulgent feminine shade.
Clinique Rosy cream blush- Highlights bone structure perfectly.
Clinique’s Black High Impact mascara- Adds drama to the lashes.
Finally Eveningwear Naturalites- Adds the glamour!

Follow me on twitter!

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Love Hannah x

Not a cloud in the sky.

2011-03-13T16:01:00.000+00:00

Sundays are good. 1)Lie in. 2) Shopping.

Jaegar £130

Primark £8.00

Playsuit Primark £13.00

£8.00 Primark

Love Hannah x

The Model Agency

2011-03-13T15:37:00.000+00:00

Channel 4 Wednesdays 10pm- The Model Agency- A documentry about Premier model agency.

I am addicted to this programme. It’s entirely hilarous. People think that Carole and some of the bookers are too harsh. I don’t! In my experience... If you working in a beauty\fashion industry you have to be a strong assertive person to survive, to not let people walk over you and be successful in your business. Love it!! At the end of the day strong characters make good tele, they all look like they are having a great laugh.

The models….oh my god….they make me want to eat. I think they have a bit of a tough life, but I am not going to feel sorry for them, as they have one of the best jobs in the world. But late nights, travelling in countries that don’t speak English, people being rude to you, the lonelless. But hell, they are all pretty gorgeous.

Anyone else watching? Love H x

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Come on Eileen!

2011-01-25T13:19:00.000+00:00

This spring and Summers must is... The dungaree. It's a marvellous piece, you can play it casual or dress it up to urban chic.

I have just purchased this little ditty from ASOS.

Dungarees are sprigging up everywhere! The British do it so well!

Once you have one...they last a lifetime. What do you think ladies?

Love Hannah x

Accessories for the Spring.

2011-01-23T11:08:00.000+00:00

Hello ladies, I had the first weekend off in years soo...I hit the shops.

Floral reef Primark £2.00

Going gold with French Connection £15.00

I have a crush on this outfit, I am a size 10-12, it's only availble in a 10, do I get it?

Featuring a tuxedo style design with bow and button trim contrast bib, adjustable spaghetti straps, fitted waistband, twin hip pockets, cropped carrot shaped legs with roll hem and subtle zip fastening to the back.

Love Hannah x

Replacing the empty space that is my wadrobe...

2011-01-16T16:26:00.000+00:00

I have had a relatively big sort out and broken up with lots of clothes. The fun bit is replacing the empty space that is my wadrobe...

Peach Blouse, Miss Selfridge £32.00

Going for the double Bowie ear, with TOPSHOP at £8.50

Help Needed

I need new glasses. I am a makeup artist who can't see peoples eyelashes anymore. Mascara EPIC FAIL. I want some oversized geek ones for work, where shall I look? Please comment or find me on twitter.

Love H x

Shopping does make you feel better.

2011-01-14T15:28:00.000+00:00

I bought this chic black leather pencil skirt, in the Wallis sale £65.00 down to £20.00

Now I'm looking for a chic blouse to wear with it...

Love Hannah x

A fixation on Fearne.

2011-01-13T19:04:00.000+00:00

I am in love with Fearne Cotton’s new dresses at Very.co.uk. It’s my birthday next month and I definately want one, now which one?

£59.00

Want to have a mooch through her range? Clink on this link.

I am new to twitter: follow me. twitter.com/GlamHan

Love Hannah x

I am on twitter & life update, take 2! ♥

2011-01-13T14:51:00.000+00:00

Thank you soooooooo much for all my lovely emails and comments. Lots of you asked why I decided to silence myself, it was really just something that I felt I needed to do. If you have no idea what I am talking about, see my previous post. :)

However...I am really interested in doing a fashion/beauty blog, coming to a computer screen near you soon! I am so excited about doing it!!

I had twitter before but never used it, so today I deleted it, and now started a fresh.

Please all follow me twitter.com/GlamHan

Then I can follow you back. :) Any twitter peeps to really look out for? Any ideas?

Love Hannah x

Goodbye for now!

2011-01-12T20:53:00.000+00:00

Hello, my lovely followers. I have got bad news and good news. Bad news= I am coming off blogger.com for the moment.

Good news= I got an amazing promotion! As you may already know, I work for the number 1 skincare company. I believe now my career is a lot more serious, I don't think I'm being true to myself or the company that I adore, when reviewing other companies products.

Please don't un-follow me as I plan to post more, just not at the moment. Anyone know what I can blog about? I will still read all you blogs every morning, and every evening on the train. I always try to comment but stupid connection is uber rubbish when travelling on the choo choo.

Anyway, please be happy for me! I am! I don't start till the first week of Febraury. Anyone want to email me (misshannahgriffiths@gmail.com) or comment please do. I would love to hear from you all.

Keep blogging, do it because you love it, that's what I did. :)
Love Hannah x

LE VERNIS nail colour by Chanel in Rouge Noir ♥

2010-12-29T20:47:00.000+00:00

Got to tell you...This is most gorgeous shade of nail varnish I have ever worn. LE VERNIS nail colour by Chanel in Rouge Noir number 18. It’s a deep sensual red. Le VERNIS nail colours by Chanel are classic and trend-defining shades from the runways of Paris.

They strengthen and moisturise nails as it delivers long-wearing, high-shine, chip-resistant colour. Applies evenly without streaking. I already own the bold black Chanel, when I saw everyone wearing black polish on “The Hills” when I was 18, hehe! The varnishes are a tad expensive but so worth it, I feel sophisticated and glamorous.

Anyone else own this shade?

Love Hannah x

The Deluxe Shadow Box- Urban Decay

2010-12-28T17:10:00.000+00:00

Hello girlies, I hope you had a lovely Christmas! I have such a huuuuuuuuge belly, and I received lots of lovely pressies.

Today I am reviewing Urban Decay’s deluxe eye shadow box. It’s lush! I owned the Urban Decay Ammo Box already, and adored that, so I purchased this for more super pigmented colours! The Deluxe Shadow Box includes nine velvety pigment-rich Deluxe Eye shadows-from bold Brights to classic neutrals. PLUS, they’ve popped in a vial of Eye shadow Primer Potion-sure to get anyone who hasn't tried it, addicted! At £22.50 it's a bargain, as it will last you forever.

The lush 9 Shadows are: Fishnet (light purple) , Honey (gold), Ransom (dark purple), Graffiti (green), Zero (black), Peace (turquoise), Shag (bronze), Scratch (champagne) , Underground (fawn)

Today I am wearing Fishnet and Honey, for a fun quirky combo! What I adore about this palette is... that you can do a very natural look, or a full bright retro face!

Anyone own this product? Do you recommend any of their other products? I also own the Urban Eyelashes, which are magnificent! But I am saving them for a special occasion. :)

Love Hannah x

My Christmas makeup.

2010-12-19T16:06:00.000+00:00

Ooooooooh I am so Christmassy today! I am over excited because after being yucky for 2 weeks, then finally getting better, it’s suddenly Christmas! Today, I have made mince pies and booked tickets for me & Owen to see the pantomime. Oh no you didn’t! Oh yes I did!

I love watching 1950’s Christmas films and adore to see the faces of Marilyn and Rita, who faces gleam a traditional and glamourous Christmas. So today’s makeup is Classic, Gorgeous and simple.

What I did:

A good dose of Even Better foundation, for a flawless finish.
Natural fake lashes and Clinique's black cream liner.
Lots of mascara Falsises.
Airbrush concelor for the halo effect, around the eye area.
I then drew in the 1950’s brow.
Lip liner and Cranberry Cream Clinique, deep red lipstick.
Cheeky bit of blusher, Rose a Glow.

The angels of my Christmas tree are:

So I hope you like my Christmas face, what's your Christmas look? Right... better get back to see how those Mince Pies are going!

Love Hannah x

My product of the year: Clinique’s All About Eye’s in Rich ♥

2010-12-15T14:12:00.000+00:00

My product of 2010 is Clinique’s All About Eye’s in Rich. It's an eye cream that diminishes the look of under eye circles, shadows, and fine lines. De-puffs and helps boost natural collagen production.

However personally...the reasons why I adore it:

· The skin around your eye is 50% thinner, so it needs twice the moisture. This cream leaves the skin around my eye soft, smooth and plumped up.

· My eye concelor goes on smoother and last longer.

· I have had the same small pot for over 6 months. I just apply a thin layer on my orbital bone twice a day.

· If your tired, or had to much sun, your eyes are the first place to show the damage. The cream de-puffs and refreshes the eye to awaken your face.

At £22 it is amazingly priced. You can also buy the same product in a gel and serum. For more information on these have a look http://www.clinique.co.uk/products/1683/Skin-Care/Eye-Lip-Care/index.tmpl

My product of the year.
It's the beauty product I have bought that has made the biggest change to my skin in 2010. I feel confident that my eye area is well looked after and looks fabulous.

Love Hannah x

It's Christmas when the glitter comes out...♥

2010-12-09T17:43:00.001+00:00

Hello gorgeous girlies! Glitter is not just for the small people. It can look fabulous on us too! Reading this weeks “Look” magazine I came across the article on “Glitter for Grown-Ups”. Showing the suggestion of glitter on the lips, eye lids, and the corner of the eye, can be a sophisticated and glamouros image. As seen both on the catwalk and on celebrities AKA the new Mrs Brand.

Here is Dior on the catwalk showing glitter ,when used properly, can be stylised and aluring.

Now today I have gone for a party look ideal for your work's Christmas party. The stars of the show are: Natural Collection Moonshine eyeshadow (look's like pressed silver glitter), BARRY M's silver Eyeliner in the corner and under my bottom lid, BARRY M's Glitter Dust in denim, and Lancome's Juicy Jibes lip gloss. All these have glitter in, so I shimmer as I glide through the street, hehe!

Here is me!

I hope you like my post, love Hannah x

Award Winning Trilogy Review

2010-12-08T15:43:00.002+00:00

Hello gorgeous bloggers! Here is my big wobbly bottom…more on that later! This time of the year, I get super into my skin and body products, I think Christmas time is a brilliant chance to treat or repair your skin. I don’t like my droopy boobs, my flabby tummy, my disappearing bottom, and my Cumberland sausage legs! Therefore I like to keep my skin in good condition, because I think “If it doesn’t look great, at least make it feel great!” Does that make sense? Lol.

Today I am reviewing Triology, who have one plenty of awards. Trilogy is committed to delivering natural skincare that is better ethically and environmentally. The products are full of natural ingredients and super antioxidants.

The first product I tried was the Very Gentle and Calming Fluid designed for easily irritated skin in need of comfort and soothing hydration. It has a pump…The fluid is lighter than a serum, a water if you will, and I wasn’t sure how to apply it. As it just soaked into a cotton pad. I then applied some on the back of my hand, and applied it a bit at a time to my face. I don’t have irritated skin so it was hard to see if it works. However I will say it was very gentle and hydrating, and when I have had sore skin…a cream is sometimes to rich to fix my skin and makes it worse. So I think this product is a great for that reason. It has a lovely aromatherapy smell, which I like. However it does nothing on lines and wrinkles as being a skin care specialist, there is nothing present in the ingredients to do this. I give it 6 out of 10!

The second product was the Everything Balm. I thought this product was good. I think this should be the company’s “IT” product. You can use it on face, body, lips, cuticles and even babies bottoms! I wouldn’t use it on my face as I felt it was to oily for that, but I felt it was a good body moisturiser. It Soothed and softened my skin. I used it on all my dry bits for examples… my elbows, but also on my wobbly bits to prevent stretch mark scaring and my already present stretch marks. I give this product 8 out of 10!

I am really interested in other Trilogy Products, anyone tried any? I am off now, and I hope my bottom didn’t offend anyone.

Love Hannah x

My quest to look like Joan Collins. ♥

2010-12-06T16:54:00.000+00:00

Hello lovelies! I am indeed still under the weather, alas I'm getting better though. Reading everyones blogs always cheer me up though. :) Days when I am ill or down I look for inspiration to pull me out of an ugly state...

When I grow up.. I want to be Joan Collins darlings! Reasons for this:

She is 77 years old and beautiful.
Sophisticated.
Femme fatale and sexy.
A diva.
How a Hollywood star should be.
I am a huge fan of the glossy pin-up red lipstick!

Joan Collins has an OBE to her name, and was born ages ago in 1933. She is a famous English actress and has been present in the media since 1955. The photos in the 1950's were black and white, any photograph taken after the 1970’s I can not tell how old she is, as she appears to have never aged.

Now... how does she do it? She claims this is down too:

Making an effort. She came from a family of women who always made an effort with their appearance, and believes modern women don't as much. I tend to agree.
Red wine, hehe!
A good man, hehe!
Lots of water.
Moisturise, moisturise and moisturise!

I am 22 years old, and I know I sometimes look much younger, but that is just by luck. I'm scared one day I'll go from looking quite young, to quite old! But keeping young is about feeling young and I think that is Joan's ethos.

I don't make an effort everyday with my makeup because I am lazy. Simples! However I always take my skincare seriously. I use Cliniques 3 step routine. My day moisturiser is Supedefense SPF 25 and for night Super Rescue, both by Clinique. My day cream keeps my skin moisturised, protects again any enviromental aggressers, the sun, and overall skin damage. My night cream keeps my skin moisturised, then repairs any damage that has been caused in the day.

Wine & a good man... I have them both! Water... now I do drink 2 small bottles a day at work. However I should drink more, It's so good for you! Clients who drink it productively, you can see it in their skin! I shouldn't drink it when I am dying of thirst, I should drink it to keep my body & skin hydrated.

So who do you thinks an attractive older lady? What keeps you young? Have you found the fountain of youth? Can I have the address?

Love Hannah x

N-Spa Professional products ♥

2010-12-03T15:22:00.000+00:00

Arrrrrrrrgggh! Heavy head, snotty nose and skanky sweaty bed sheets. I am writing this post from my bed as I speak, gorgeous image eh? Feeling rubbish on your day off... is well... rubbish.

However two things have cheered me up. My boyfriend brought me breakfast before he left for work…some christmas chocolate coins, he knows me so well! The second is.. I did my gorgeous friends makeup the other day, for her Christmas do, and she very lovely, brought me a Nirvana Spa Gift set!

If you haven’t heard of Nirvana Spa… they are the number 1 Spa company in the

, they give you ultimate indulgence. Imagine relaxing in a health spa with 6 pure, natural spring-fed pools, with water clean enough to drink. Your lounger awaits you, creating that wonderful "holiday feeling" as soon as you arrive. The friendly staff will tend to your every need at the UK’s largest, purest, award-winning Day Spa.

We are going for a day in Febraury, I have never been before! So today, here is my review of their products. You can purchase their N-Spa Professional products from a Spa itself or online at http://nirvanaspa-px.rtrk.co.uk/Products/

I had a bath using “Float Away” it was delicious. OMG. I can’t smell at the moment, but I could smell this! It has a warming aromatherapy smell, and enabled my back, neck, arms and legs to sink into the bath. Another thing about this bath product you feel clean and refreshed when you get out, hard to explain!

I used the “Skin Drench” body lotion when I got out, I expected it to be slightly thicker, and it sunk straight into my skin leaving it soft with a refreshing smell. Finally I used “Super Smooth” the hand and cuticle cream and does exactly what it says on the tin! It’s a light hand cream great for bringing your skin back to its natural PH after a shower or bath. I have yet to use “Softly Softy” the foot butter, but I am greatly looking forward to it.

I want another bath now!

Anyone been to a Nirvana Spa before? Anyone used any of their products? Has anyone got a magic wand, to make me feel better? Hehe!

Love to all, Hannah x

Classic Glamour

2010-11-29T22:11:00.000+00:00

The party season is amongst us and glamour make up is a must. Some times I want to look like fashionista with the latest makeup trend, but sometimes I just want to look pretty.And there is nothing wrong with that. Today I am doing classic glamour. I am using moderate colours all over, of different textures, to make a dramatic yet warming appearance.

Here are some stars of classic glamour.

Now this is me, not on the red carpet, but in my bedroom, in my pj's. :)

The stars of the shoot are... my two eyeshadows from the Plum Seduction palette by Clinique. I used Black Diamond cream shaper from C on my bottom lashes. I used elyure Naturalites fake lashes. Then on my lips Raspberry Rush buttershine lippy! By the big C!

Sadly I have no A-list party to go to, but I do have a coesy sofa and big bar of chocolate! So...who is your favourite Hollywood Starlit?

Love Hannah x

Claudia Winklemen clone? ♥

2010-11-26T14:54:00.001+00:00

Who's your unusual inspiration?

Today I am writing about someones face I wish I had. Claudia Winklemen. Claudia is 38 years old, an English television presenter, radio personality and journalist. Currently she is one of the presenters of “Strictly Come Dancing”. She has stunning fashion sense too. I have opted for a Claudia makeover!

My procedure:

· I have cut my fringe.

· I went to see my Mummy & I had a St.Tropez tan all over.

· I used Clinique’s really black Kohl pencil around my eye and smudged it.

· Next Maybelline Falsies Express Mascara to enlarge my lashes.

· I have super sore lips, so just Vaseline on the lippies.

· I penciled in my eyebrows.

· To conclude with Clarin’s Raspberry blush.

· Oh and a bit of concelor in a medium colour, on any spottiness!

· I then used my red Dior nail varnish (842) with Barry M’s nail effects for some uber cool nails.

Things I bought for my makeover are:

Maybelline's Falsies Mascara- I adore it!!!
Maxfactor eyebrow pencil- a little hard, but a perfect shade for me.
Barry M Nail effects- finally got hold of one! I think it's uber funky monkey!

So watch out Claudia! What do you think of my mini makeover? So who's your unusual inspiration and why? I would love to know. &hearts;

Love Hannah x

Simply Feare, Fearne Cotton's new makeup range. ♥

2010-11-25T11:19:00.000+00:00

Hello ladies, the gorgeous TV presenter and professional rock chick Fearne Cotton has taken her first step into the world of beauty, launching a new make-up range, called simply 'Fearne', for Boots.

Some may think “yeah, yeah”, another celebrity endorsement. But I have to say it’s really decent. I saw an interview about her new adventure and she claimed she always does her own makeup, as she just loves the stuff, but people always assume she has a makeup artist. She studied art and design so it was a great oppourtunity to bring her passion into her work. She has been working on it for years! The range was a natural step as she is a make-up junkie and even though it's a collaboration, she was given free reign over the design.

I went in to Boots to find her and had a bit of a makeup fiddle and have to say I am really impressed by it, and I now want it!

My favourites are “Made you look made you stare” eyeshadow palette... the colours are funky monkey and the pigmentation is great. My second is her “Shimmer dusk dust” perfect for a night of cocktails with the ladies, adds extra glam to the face.

Why I like her range:

It’s handbag friendly.
It has fabulous colours.
The package design is chic also.

I don’t care what Keith Lemon says, Fearne Cotton is gorgeous, haha! Now... don’t be a DINGBAT and buy this box ASAP, it’s a Christmas set for £19.00, but Friday it will go back to being £40.00! Or grab your boyfriend, point to the screen and say slowly Christmas Present! If you can’t get to town, order it online.

I have written about Nicola Roberts makeup range http://madeupbyhannah.blogspot.com/2010/10/pretty-in-pale.html but I am not aware of any other celebrity makeup ranges. I know Girls Aloud have their fabulous eyelashes though. Anyone tried Fearne's range yet? Are you a fan of her makeup style anyway?

Before I go

Have you got an Iphone? There is a free BARRY M Iphone application and it's lush. It has uber lots of videos to get different makeup looks. It's a super App!

Love your hannah x

Make Up Myths :S

2010-11-22T23:32:00.001+00:00

Hello lovlies! Coming into Christmas (yay!) clients often want a new look, and I often suggest the modern Smokey eye. The myth is... that the S.E is only for the young and for evening wear. Rubbish! You can do a Smokey eye for any time, place or occasion. And on any person!

Smokey eyes have become a classic eye makeup look. How dramatic your appearnce is, is concluded by the balance of your eye make up with your entire face. You can go uber full on with red lips and dark noir eyes, or a light purple Smokey eye with a brown lipstick. It’s completely up to you.

Today I fancied a Smokey eye look. Baring in mind I was working today, I wanted the glamour but with out the party themed look. Also to be done in 5 minutes, because I was already running 10 minutes late…eeek!

How I made my magic:

1. Applied my Clinique Even Better foundation.

2. Then I used my base eye shadow, a near white, all over my eye.

3. Next my charcoal grey shadow (both shadows are from my Ruby & Millie palette) on my bottom lid and pushed it out to the ends.

4. I then used a special brush, to blend, blend, and blend!

5. Then I used my Clinique black pencil liner all around my eye.

6. With a cotton bud I softened and smudged the solid black line.

7. I then applied a moderate amount of Lash Power mascara.

8. Next I applied concelor in the corner of my eyes, to create a wide eye and fresh look.

9. I used the concelor underneath the eye, to result in the eyeliner really standing out.

10. My brows! I penciled in my eyebrows with a Dior pencil, to a natural style.

11. I then used Clinique's Apricot Superbalm to enhance my lips natural shape, and colour, with out taking the power away from eyes.

12. Then to give me perky cheeks, I went for a bright pink blush, Raspberry from Clarins.

Other fabulous day time smokey eyes!

Any beauty myths that you have busted? How do you break the rules with makeup?

Love your Hannah x

Please Pick Me A Perfume. ♥

2010-11-20T21:37:00.001+00:00

Hello gorgeous ladies! Today I am chatting about Perfumes. All my favourite perfumes have been discovered either by smelling them in magazines, or smelling them on friends. Here are my lush favourites. &hearts;

No way can I sell you a perfume on a blog, it’s not smellavision, but in case you've never smelt any of my faves, there is my “Hannah description!”

My babies of 2010 are:

DKNY Apple- smells like a juicy fruit…well an apple.
Vivenne Westwood Boudoir- smells like a posh British girl.
Jean Paul Gaultier Femme- smells very floral but elegant.
Ralph Lauren Femme- smells fresh and young.
Anna Sui, Sui Dreams- mells like a sexy, coesy, winter.
Eacharel- smells like a rose gadern.
Vera Wang Princess- smells beautiful and a bit like chocolate.
My Place or yours- smells like cocktail.
Clinique Happy- smells fresh and tangy.
J'adore Dior- smells sophisticated and cosmopolitan.

However these are the 2010 world wide most popular perfumes...

Delices de Cartier by Cartier
Narciso Rodriguez for Her by Narciso Rodriguez
Princess by Vera Wang.
Island Michael Kors by Michael KorsPink Sugar by Aquolina
Hanae Mori Butterfly by Hanae Mori
Prada by Prada
Magnetism by Escada
Creme Bouquet by Stilla
Brit by Burberry

So I am fancying a new perfume for Christmas and I'm going to go shopping and visit a perfurmery. Any suggestions? What is your favourite? I need a list...

Love your hannah x