Miss Layla Grace: October 2014

Before any event you should really be looking at the weather and how you will dress your face accordingly. Rain or shine.. you need to protect your face. No makeup mishaps here!!

Anyone who wears makeup needs to own a good primer. Every skin tone is different so you really need to try a few. It’s a pretty scary purchase to commit to but you really need to research what’s out there. There's literally something for everyone and all different prices.

For someone with combination & Sensitive skin like myself – i use an awesome Nars Primer which is a pore refining primer. It’s awesome for my skin when its particularly oily in summer. You have to be really careful with what base you use and make sure you always test it on your skin before your event because there is nothing worse than an uncomfortable rash on your face! Seriously. Take it from a girl who has had lash-rash in the past... I know those feels.

My original favourite primer was the Mac Cosmetics - Prep + Prime Skin. And i always really like the pump bottle that this comes in. I felt like i got a lot for my money which is always surprising with Mac.

It goes on like a dream and is easily spreadable which is probably why i felt like i got a lot for my money..Because you don’t need much. At all. It’s incredibly soothing on sensitive skin and it’s always in my travel bag!

Although i love my Mac Primer, i’m totally playing favourites with the Nars (new kid on the block) at the moment. I’m breaking out so i feel like it sits on my face better and isn’t as thick. I don’t know.. i just like new things alright?!!

I also recommend using Mac Fix + for every occasion because it literally locks in your makeup. I am mortified to admit that i used to actually spray my face with HAIRSPRAY!!!! and then i realised what i was putting into my skin and into my pores. Luckily i found Fix+ shortly after giving up hairspray and i have never turned back. I pack it into my handbag daily and its a necessity for the hotter months and the summer festivals. Especially the Races!! no one wants their foundation rubbing off at the races when you are surrounded by babes!! You don't wanna be the shiny face in the instagram pictures because no amount of filter can hide a shiny forehead. Not even Valencia.

OOOOOONE LAST THING -

You need a tan. Unless you are a beautiful,porcelain doll, white colour then yes. you need a little glow. I saw some intense fake tans this past weekend and let me tell you... there's nothing glamorous about an orange tan that is crusty around your ankles. Ladies please.. don't do it to yourself. pictures last forever. Once that shit is on the internet.. it never disappears. Mark Zuckerberg is probably laughing at my fake tan fails from 5 years ago..

My friend Kayla does amazing fake tans. they don't smell and she has never ever left me orange! She is based in Perth and her page is - Kayla Turferriera Makeup Artistry via Facebook! Check her out. You will not regret it.

If you'd like to do it yourself.. I swear by St Tropez!!! I have never had a fake tan tail with St Tropez Mousse or this Gradual Tan. Exfoliation is extremely important before any tan as it is essential to make sure your tan is even. It is ESSENTIAL GUYS!! Anyway.. I would recommend this gradual tan for a natural looking summer glow!

That's pretty much my pre-races/any event tips. I have nothing left to give you my loves..

REMEMBER

It is a crime to not prime and it's a sin to have a terrible fake tan.

Just so you know.... I don't make the rules guys...

See you soon.

Next post is what i pack in my purse on a night out! It's actually exciting stuff because it's the essentials alright, Jasper doesn't think it's exciting but it is.

LOVE

MMMxo

I was blessed enough to be able to attend the Opening of Ascot with my beautiful friends this weekend and i had the best time!

i've never been interested in the actual gambling that goes on or really the horses for that matter.. do the horses even like to race? i'm not sure.. i don't feel comfortable in being able to tell you that the horses love it or not because i wasn't able to stop by for a chat with them..

anyway - the three main reasons that i love the races are :

1) Champagne. It aint the races without poppin' bottles.

2) Hanging out with your friends at the races is the best. Everyone is in a good mood! Go with friends that don't mind consuming copious amounts of champagne with you.. they are the BEST friends to go with.

and 3) The FASHION!!! The shoes, the dress, the makeup - The Headpiece!!!!

I was overwhelmed by the amount of beautiful woman that entered Fashion On The Field at this years Opening of Ascot. And i felt like the judges had the hardest job of the day.. harder than the horsies.

So many different styles and so many different themes. It was a hard descision but the top 3 woman were absolutely stunning and deserved to win.

I feel like as a community - we could all progress and move forward with the designs. I saw a few really cool, edgy and new styles that i feel like are the future of Fashion on the Fields and i would love to see Perth really jump on board like Sydney have! There's no doubt in my mind that i love the classic look and everyone does! I would just love something different and something a little edgier. a little darker maybe?! who knows. i saw it coming out in a few of the girls' stunning outfits this weekend and i'm so excited to see what Melbourne Cup will bring us!

I've added a few snaps of inspiration from tumblr and also from this weekend below.

Adding another post shortly of Race-Wear Essentials!

Love

MMMxo