So why do you wear makeup?

Why do you wear makeup?

It's a question I think a lot of girls are asked from time to time. Some wear it daily, some wear it now and again and many only wear it for special occasions and now and again you find people who never wear it EVER! I myself would wear it everyday if i could, but I'm lazy with a capitol L and because I have to get up at an ungodly hour every morning I actually don't bother with it. I could go for a week or so without it. You see makeup isn't something I need to wear.....it's something i want to wear.

Now I've heard it over and over again "why are you bothering wearing makeup, we aren't going anywhere", "it's bad for your skin", " girls wear makeup to impress boys", "girls wear makeup to impress other girls" "people only wear makeup because to give themselves more confidence" etc etc the list goes on. I've read many articles asking why people bother with makeup and others from people saying they just don't feel like themselves without their makeup. Everyone has their own opinions to makeup and reasons for wearing it or not wearing it.

This or That?

So Sally from the Makeup Directory tagged me in this really cool 'This or That' post. Thank you Sally!!
I thought I'd give a go because these are always nice to read to help you learn more about someone. It allows you a little insight into my mad mind.

Blush or bronzer? : To be honest, I normally wear both. Is that a beauty faux pas? Oops, if it is. I use the bronzer under the cheekbones (like a contour) and the blush on the cheeks. But if I had to choose to wear only one it would be bronzer because it adds a bit of warmth to my pale face.

What's your chat, blogger *TAG*

So the lovely Eimear at labelsandlipsticks tagged me in this really cool tag so I decided to go ahead and give it a go. 

Thank you so much Eimear!

Back to Basics!

What's your name?

Katie Larkin. Most people think I was named Katherine and that Katie is just a nickname, but no I was christened Katie.

How old are you and when's your Birthday?

I'm 21 years old and I was born November 1st.

Where do you come from?

I come from Tipperary in the middle of Ireland.

Applying makeup on public transport...Yay or Nay?

Okay, I've a confession to make. I'll admit it. I'm a serial offender when it comes to applying makeup on the bus. I know, i know! I've read the articles where its explicitly explained that a dab or lipgloss or a quick powder of the nose is just fine but putting your full face on is a big fat NO NO, but I can't help it.

A picture of me trying to apply some mascara
taken by my impatient friend who wanted to go out!

Today I was nominated for a Liebster award!

So I'd like to say a big huge thank you to the lovely Rachel at Lust Love & Must Haves for nominating me for a Liebster award. This is my very first nomination so I was super excited to receive it. My day started off with me in an AWFUL mood but this has cheered me up to no end.

Step By Step Makeup Application

Before you begin....

It’s essential when putting on makeup to have a clean face (you wouldn’t start painting on a dirty canvas?).  A clean face will prevent clogged pores, breakouts and uneven makeup. Firstly wash your face with a cleanser to suit your skin type. Then use a toner to tighten pores and get rid your face of excess cleanser. Alternatively if you don’t own a toner just give your face one