How to style a leopard print midi skirt

For a while now I have seen girls on Pintrest and Instagram wearing midi skirts and looking amazing in them but I always thought I was too short for them. However, over the last 2 years I have begun to experiment more with my style and tried not to care what other people think.  If I am happy, feel comfortable and confident in what I am wearing then I’m going to do it!

 

So, last summer I bought a midi skirt and wore it to death and recently I found this gorgeous leopard print skirt from Nasty Gal and it is the prefect transition piece for spring as it can be styled so many ways.  So, this week I thought I would share with you some of the ways I will be styling this outfit.  If you would like to see these outfits in more detail, head on over to my Instagram @sweetpea97.blog where I made a reel showing each outfit.  

 

• For this first look I paired the skirt with a black body suit form Zara, these black army style boots from New Look and a chunky black belt to add some definition to my waist.  This is such an easy look to create and is just an easy, comfortable wear.  Equally if it is chilly outside, you could add a black jumper or a leather jacket and tights.

 

• The second look is for those slighty warmer days where you can swap the long sleeve tops for a short sleeve top.  As you can see I have paired the skirt with this black graphic tee from nasty gal which creates another classic and comfy look.  When it came to choosing a graphic t-shirt  I didn’t want to get one with too bold a picture on it as I didn’t want to distract from the leopard print pattern on the skirt. Similar to the first look, if it is chillier you can add tights and a leather jacket or a cardigan.

 

• The third look is a lot brighter and is definatly more for the sunny spring days.  I have paired the skirt with a plain white tee, my nike airforce trainers and this cropped denim jacket I got years ago from New Look. Such a cute look for spring, it brings a whole different look for this skirt that is perfect for picnincs with the family or cocktails with the girls in a beer garden when allowed.

 

I can’t wait to wear these outfits out and about and will definatly be buying more midi skirts in the future!  I may even try a midi dress so watch this space for more style tips.

 

I would love to know which outfit is your favourite and how you like to style a midi skirt in the comments.  

Daily Makeup Routine

I have always loved doing my makeup and recently when my cousins came to visit,I had so much fun showing them what products I use every day and how I do my makeup.  I remember when I was about 16 and I was watching endless Youtube videos and reading so many blogs about makeup and which products people liked to use and how they did their makeup on a daily basis.  So, as a follow on from my blog post about my Current Favourite Makeup Products, I thought I would share with you my daily makeup routine. 

I do want to point out that I am in no way a makeup professional and this is just how I like to do it with the products I like and what works best for me. 

I am going to chat about what products I use and what I use to apply them here and If you would like to watch how I put on my makeup, head on over to my blog @sweetpea97.blog and check it out! 

Before I do my makeup, I wash my face and moisturise (I will chat more about this in a future blog post).  I always find this helps my makeup apply better and stay on longer. 

When doing my makeup I like to start with the base as I find if I get the base right the rest just seems to follow suit. 

First off I use the collection lasting perfection concealer in the shade fair to cover my under eye bags and any spots. I swear by this concealer and have used it for as long as I can remember! It has such good coverage and is a bargin price!  I use my Beaty blender from Real Techniques to blend this in. 

                                                                   Superdrug = £4.19

Next I go in with the RIMMEL Lasting Finish foundation in the shade 200 soft beige.  I have used this foundation for years as I feel it sits well on my skin and blends perfectly to give a natural look.  I have switched between using a damp beauty blender and a brush to blend this in but at the moment I like to use the Real Techniques expert face brush.

    

                                            Superdrug = £8.99

As I feel a bit more insecure about my under eyes, I like to go back in with the collection lasting perfection concealer to brighten this area further. 

To set this all, I use the Rimmel stay matte powder in the shade translucent.  I find this sets my foundation and concealer really well and doesn’t make it look cakey. 

                                            Superdrug = £3.99

I then continue with my base and move onto bronzer which has been my favourite thing to apply this summer to give my face a bit more and look more alive! I current use two: HOOLA bronzer and NARS Laguna.  I find they are both easy to apply with the HOOLA being more pigmented so I try to use a bit at a time and build.  I like to use the HOOLA to add the initial colour to my face but I do blend it out a fair bit as I find it does have more warmer tones and can make me look orange if I don’t.  I then add the NARS Laguna to make me more alive but not look so orange as it has more cooler undertones to it. 

John Lewis = £27.00

NARS Cosmetics = £31.00

Once this is blended I like to define my cheek bones with the Sleek contour kit and an urban decay contour brush.  I try to use cooler tones as I have quite pale skin and this is perfect! 

                                            Boots = £5.00

I then move on to blusher and I am currently loving NARS orgasm as although very pigmented, when applied a little bit at a time gives your cheeks a lovely rosy glow with the hint of gold in it. 

                                                                  John Lewis = £25.00

To finish my face I use the Sleek highlighter palette.  Sadly they don’t have the one I use so I couldn’t show a picture, but they are very pretty shimmery shades and creamy so easy to apply with your finger. 

I then move on to brows and use Benefit Full Proof Brow Powder in the shade medium with a real techniques angled brush. It is great for getting that ombré affect and the colours are very pigmented so last all day. 

                                                               Boots = £22.50

To set my brows I use the gimme brow which again I have used forever and often just wear this on its own too! 

                                                Boots = £22.50 

Mascara is definitely my favourite makeup as I feel it completes my look and I love how it opens up my eyes.  I have tried a few different brands both high end and high street and am currently living Benefit Roller Lash.  It is not too clumpy and is easy to apply with a great applicator. 

                                        Benefit Cosmetics = £22.50

I then finish with a bit of lipgloss and ta da, makeup complete!

I hope you enjoyed this post and the video over on my Instagram, if you could give this post a like and comment your favourite daily makeup products that would be great!