Hi everyone!

Hope you are all doing great. As you may have seen from my Twitter and Instagram (@Aminaali_mua) I have recently become a Coconut Queen. No, this doesn't involve me wearing a coconut crown (even though I wish it did), but what it does mean is that I am a brand ambassador for Coconut-Lane.com. So I thought I would take the opportunity to explain a little bit about the brand. I'm also going to share a sneak peak of an exclusive new product that only Coconut Queens have had the privilege of seeing and a 20% discount code to save you money when you decide to purchase... because you will be purchasing. Believe me it's too hard to resist!

Coconut Lane is all about accessories, from homeware to jewellery and everything in between. The products have a very chic yet playful vibe to them and I can imagine them being worn by the likes of the Jenners and Hadids. The best thing about them is that the prices are very affordable!

Something else that drew me towards Coconut Lane is the fact that it is a business that has been put together by two very savvy bloggers who promote femininity and all things Girl Boss *hair flick* (see their post on 8 ways to become a #GirlBoss) Who doesn't love a bit of female empowerment?! *Cue Destiny's Child Independent Woman*

I recently purchased a few items myself including their Dream Cali sunglasses (£21), Moon & Star earrings (£9), BFF bracelet set (£22) and Hologram phone case (£10) all of which have had a number of complimentary comments made about them. What I like about their products is that you can tell they have been carefully selected to fit in with the brand and because of this they are not products that you can just get on the high street. The products overall are of good quality, although I will warn those of you that have sensitive ears like me (seriously you only have to touch them for them to go red) that perhaps their earrings may not be for you, as not all of them are real gold/silver. However you have more than enough choice to spoil yourself with something else!

What is definitely on my wish list, but hasn't even been released for sale yet, is this gorgeous Macbook case! So keep you eyes peeled as I'm sure it will be selling out pretty quick!



Other products on my wishlist include:

Their 'Wing it' wall art (£6)

Hey Everyone,

As wedding season is in full flow I thought I would do a wedding make-up look perfect for a registry or church wedding. This look is quite natural and is designed to give you radiance and a glow and let your natural beauty shine through on your big day. You may have seen my sneak peek on snapchat (aminaali_mua) and as promised here are the full product details. As a qualified make-up artist this is a make-up look I love to do on clients to give them that English-rose feel. However it is quite a versatile look that can be toned up for a more dramatic effect or down for a very simple make-up. It is even perfect for bridesmaids or even if you're just a wedding guest.

To start I have to emphasise getting your skin ready for your big day is very important! Start drinking lots of water. Go for a facial a few times in the weeks before your wedding. Start applying those eye creams and make sure you cleanse, tone and moisturise. Having naturally glowing skin will give you a radiant look without the effort. 

Before I began, I cleansed, toned and moisturised. I then applied NYX Photo-finish primer and MAC Prep & Prime skin base visage. Using two primers may seem a bit over the top, but I used NYX for the smoothness and MAC for the luminescence. Once this was applied, I also used  MAC Strobe cream to give an extra highlight around the cheekbone. When foundation is applied on top it gives a 'glow from within' kind of look. I then applied NYX Peach colour corrector under the eyes. Next I applied MAC Face and Body in 'C5' to the face using a beauty sponge and gently bounced the sponge over my skin. This is a very lightweight, water based foundation with very sheer coverage. It is perfect for giving a dewy sheen to the skin and just enhances the skin. However if you have problem skin then you may want to go for a higher coverage foundation like MAC Studio Fix or Pro-longwear.  I set under the eye with Ben Nye 'Banana' powder and over the face with MAC Prep & Prime translucent powder.

For brows I used Benefit 'goof proof' Pencil in '5'. Now for the eyes I applied Kiko eye base primer with my fingers and then applied Bellapierre pigment in 'Champagne' to the lid. with a blending brush I then blended through the crease with MAC 'Aromatic' and then with a  pointed crease brush applied MAC 'Don't Tell' through the crease. On the inner crease and brow bone I applied MAC 'vanilla' pigment. Next I applied a thin line of liquid liner using Loreal Super liner perfect slim in 'Black'. To give more of a natural and softer look I applied Eylure Pro lash individuals, which are individual cluster lashes rather than a strip lash.

On the cheeks I used Chanel Joues Contraste in 'Pink Explosion'  a slightly darker colour to contour the hollows of my cheeks. On the lips, Dior 'Rouge Dior Nude 169'.   I highlighted with my favourite Mary-Lou Manizer from The Balm cosmetics.





I hope you like the final look and would love to hear your opinion. Comment down below.

Amina xx

Hi Everyone!

Since the #BloggerTikiParty, where I was introduced to Heaven, by Deborah Mitchell I have been using some of the products offered in the skincare range. I had never heard of this brand before, which is surprising seeing how they are celebrating their 21st Birthday as a company this month! But I was really impressed when I saw what they had to offer. From packaging to the product itself I have been blown away and been using the products daily.

I was also given the Silk Skin BeeBee Cream in 'Honey' (£37, 30ml) which contains their star ingredient 'ABEETOXIN', aka actual bee venom! It also contains Hyaluronic acid and silk which are fab for the skin, and leaves it feeling super smooth. It is anti-ageing, firming and helps spots. This 'BeeBee' cream acts as a tinted moisturiser but with added benefits of a skincare product so you don't have to feel guilty whilst wearing your make-up! I think it's great for those days where you don't want to put a whole face of make-up on as there isn't much colour pay off. I have been wearing it on those days where I want to give my skin a rest. Alternatively it also makes a great primer. The only down side is that the Bee Bee Cream doesn't have the gorgeous scent some of the other Heaven products have which I missed, however it is made up by the fact that I'm a sucker for pretty packaging and I just love the way the pump twists up!

A great way to try the products, without committing, is by purchasing the SOS (Save Our Skin) kit (£5.50). It is meant as a travel companion for those weekends away or when going abroad and contains five sachets to cleanse, exfoliate, tone and moisturise as well as a mask. A good way to sample, if you don't want to invest upfront.

Overall I can say I am genuinely interested and would purchase products from Heaven again.  The products are award winning and speak for themselves. I  already have my eye on their Peppermint Clarifying Hydrogel (£19, 30ml) to use as a toner after cleansing. I have only been using the products for a few weeks but they have become some of my favourite skincare products! Have you ever tried Heaven skincare? What is your current skincare routine?

Hi Guys,

I am doing a giveaway to celebrate reaching 1000 followers on twitter! To enter all you have to do is follow me on Twitter (@aminaali_mua), follow me on Instagram (aminaali_mua) and either retweet my tweet on Twitter OR repost on Instagram. The giveaway is open until 16th August.

Just have a look at all the goodies you could be winning!

Included in the goodies are:

Two sets of House of Holland false nails, three glitter nail files, an A5 notebook and pencils in a case, two candles, three lipsticks, a shower gel and body lotion from L'Occitane en Provence, a shower gel and body lotion from The Body Shop, an Aesop Body Cleanser, a milk bottle shaped drinking cup with straw, a Trish McEvoy tanning towel, an LYDC purse and my favourite, an eyelash wardrobe from Nouveau Lashes Glamour Range!

I have put a lot of effort into choosing the goodies making sure there is a good variety and they are all things which I love and would use myself. For your chance to win just follow the instructions above! And thanks to each and every one of you who read my posts and follow me it does actually mean a lot to me. If you decide to take part then thank you and good luck!

Amina xx