How To Do Your Make-up Like An Abercrombie Model

Abercrombie models are not human beings- they're aliens sent from California, who have perfect bodies and perfect faces and casually stroll up to us while we're trying to shop asking 'how you doing?' So if you feel like pretending for the day that you're one of these magical robots then here's a makeup routine to get you started !

STEP ONE: Get your eyes bronzed and glowy, stick to subtle layers and nude shades, Abercrombie models obviously just wake up with glittery eyelids, but us mere mortals have to pretend. Don't forget some low-key brows and mascara too!

STEP TWO: Get bronzzzzzzed. Forget foundation and use this 'Dew The Hoola' liquid bronzer from benefit, gives a subtle glow and is a much better choice when you're already tanned, perfect for the summer

STEP THREE: Cover up those bags- Abercrombie chicks don't have eye bags, what the hell have they got to loose sleep over?! So ensure you get those bad boys hidden away. Benefit's BOIING concealer is a good option for a natural but effective cover-up

STEP FOUR: HIGHHHHHLIGHTTTTTERRRRRRRR! Of course when you're bred in California you just glow 24/7, it like beams from their insides. So grab your fave liquid and creme highlighters with golden undertones and layer some on your cheekbones, nose and cupids bow. Ensure you set all this with some powder too- an Abercrombie girl never dims her shine. Of course add some powdered bronzer on your cheeks too if you fancy an extra little kick of tan. 

STEP FIVE: Get this face locked in before anyone realises we're frauds by spraying setting spray all over (notice my graceful setting spray face here... we all have one). Not only does this ensure your makeup stays put, it keeps you looking dewy and fresh all day, just like you stepped off a beach

STEP SIX: Whip out some natural looking glawsss (I've been re-watching Jersey Shore if you can't tell) and get those smackers looking shiny. 

There you have it! The perfect Abercrombie girl glam, now you can walk into a Hollister with your head held high!

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How To Make The Perfect Summer Mojito

I dunno about you guys but the second the sun comes out, I'm ready for two things; a tan and a mojito. The good thing is that you can often satisfy these cravings at the same time, I mean is there anything better than lying in the sunshine with a cocktail? No, of course there isn't. Despite claiming I never, ever wanted to see a mint leaf again a few weeks ago after getting Mojito drunk, here I am creating them from home! So if you have a BBQ coming up, a summer girls night planned or just fancy a little treat for yourself, here is my easy way to whip up the perfect summer Mojito. (Big thanks to my old Debenhams Queen, Vildan, for getting me this kit for my birthday, girl knows I love a bevy!) 

STEP ONE: Place 4 lime wedges into a glass (half a lime) and a handful of mint leaves. Make sure to clap them in your hands before putting them in the class as it releases the flavour. Use a cocktail mallet if you have one, or a small rolling pin will do, and push all these together at the bottom, squeezing some lime juice out as you do this. 

STEP TWO: Sprinkle a teaspoon or caster sugar into each glass

STEP THREE: THE BOOOOOOZE. Remember back in the day drinking Bacardi and Coke in someone's kitchen, wearing a dress and converse, dancing to Oasis while someone's being sick in the garden? Ah house parties... Well Bacardi has grown with us and is now the boozy ingredient for our super classy bevy. Use a measure (or don't) and fill with desired amount , warning - I used way too much here! No more than a double kids! Give all the ingredients a good stir, if you can get one of these cool, long, twirly cocktail spoons it will help a lot. Make sure you stir until the sugar has dissolved.

STEP FOUR: Top up with a splash of sparkling water then fill the glasses with crushed ice, if you can buy it crushed it will save so much agro. Imagine me trying to crush huge cubes of ice in a blender, as it quite literally started smoking while I was screaming and the dogs were barking and jumping in panic, then you have a pretty good idea of what was happening before this photo 

STEP FIVE: Garnish with mint leaves and some fancy straws and voila! Get yourself outside and sip until the sun goes down. Hope you enjoy! If you give these ago make sure to message me on Instagram (@ellie_showed_me) and show me any pics!

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