How to go from Basic to Baddie in 2018
In 2017, I was pretty much a basic everyday kind of girl. You can’t blame me as 2017 was filled with a lot of stress especially from school. My routine was wake, brush, shower, eat and run to school. No time to dress up nicely, no time to beat my face to perfection. 2017 was definitely a basic year. However with 2018 lurking around the corner, I just want to Slay. I am slowing starting my how to go from basic to baddie in 2018 practice and I thought to share with you all.
But First, Who Is A Baddie?
A Baddie is a girl who is sleek, who set trends, who has the perfect photos and whose slaying game is top notch.
How to go from basic to baddie in 2018 is Easy-peasy. All you need do is build A from basic to baddie kit and personality.
As a budding baddie, you must learn to slay, glow and rep the baddie association on Instagram.
From Basic to Baddie Kit
Makeup Products: The first step on how to go from basic to baddie in 2018 is to curate a well equipped make up bag. No, you don’t have to break the bank to do so.
What you need are basic makeup products and a little makeup skill. Don’t fret, That’s what YouTube is there for. Check out some of the best YouTube beauty bloggers and Learn. To go from basic to baddie, three things must be perfect in your makeup game. 1. The fleekest eyebrows 2. sharp and clean winged liner and 3. Glow that can blind your enemies.
Glowing Skin: A glowing skin is a major requirement to go from basic to baddie in 2018. To get a glowing skin, you must ensure you take care of your skin and then use highlighters/bronzers. Ask BadgirlRiri and she would tell you Her Fenty glow kit sold out. To be a Baddie you have to glow up or go home. A simple way to achieve that glow is with a bronzer or eye shadow with Gold details( As a baddie on a budget). I used the Zaron 3 in 1 face definer and you can get it HERE.
Sunshades: Ever wondered why Instagram baddies complete their look with a pair of sunshades? Now you have the answers. A Sun shade is a key accessory to go from basic to baddie in 2018. After a great face beat, throw on a sunshade and slay on. I have an issue with this part though….Why would i spend minutes beating my from basic to baddie face and then cover all that fabulousity with a sun shade?.
From Basic to Baddie in 2018 Personality
Baddie Attitude: To go from basic to baddie you must have loads of self love and confidence as seen here. You also need to learn how to pose for pictures.
Improve your Selfie game: You can’t go from basic to baddie if your selfies are blurry or plain wack. Up your selfie game and watch your baddie rep soar.
Get ready with me as I go from Basic to Baddie
6 Am- woke up and said my prayers
7 Am- Brushed
7:30 Am- Breakfast ( I eat breakfast this early on most days)
8 Am- Sat out and comb my hair. This was very tedious and painful as i am trying to transition to Natural hair. So i have got a lot of growth and combing is so painful. The reason why i did not comb for two days. When i did today, you can imagine the pain
My hair. I am currently trying to trasition.
p.s ignore the face
9 Am- Had my bath
BARE FRESH FACE
9:18 Am- I began my first step on how to go from basic to baddie in 2018, I created this Glitter makeup look.
9:50 Am- I looked at My self in the mirror, and heck I looked like a million dollar Girl boss!.
10 Am- Ransacked my wardrobe in search of a Casual girly look. I ended up with this off shoulder top and a pair of black denims.
10:45 Am – Click,click,click………Yeah, that’s the sound of my phone’s camera. I went from taking selfies to having my friend Fortune take full length photos of me.
Get My Look
Do you want to go from basic to baddie in 2018 like i did. Then here’s how i achieved this makeup look.
BADDIE!
EYEBROWS
Elf instant lift brow pencil with wand, on sale HERE
La girl pro concealer in the shade Toffee
EYES
Eye shadow Primer: Makeup Academy pro base eye shadow primer
Eye shadow: Ushas 20 colour Eye shadow palette. I used the Pink blush for my transition colour and black eye shadow for my crease area. Shop HERE
Cut Crease- I cut my crease using LA girl pro concealer in Toffee, shop HERE
Glitters: Pink glitters gotten from this set of 12 which is currently on Sale HERE (hurry and get yours before it goes out of stock) Set of 12 costs 740 Naira. I used the lip gloss from this post to stick the glitters on (baddie on a budget).
Under eye: Elf jombo eye shadow stick, buy Here
Eye Liner: Miss five water proof eye liner
Mascara: Maybelline non colossal mascara
FACE
Primer: Zaron face primer, buy HERE
Foundation: Classic Foundation in the shade 4. Click HERE to read my review of this foundation.
Concealer: LA girl pro concealer, Get yours HERE
Setting Powder: Ponds Oil control Powder
Contour: Zaron face definer, get yours HERE
Setting Powder: Mary Kay loose powder
Bronzer: Combination of Ushas Bronzer, shop same HERE and Zaron Face definer.
Setting Spray: NYX makeup setting spray dewy finish, shop HERE
LIPS
Davies pencil in deep brown
LA pride lipstick in the shade 051
Classic makeup USA lip stain in the shade VIP
Barbie doll look: From God…lol
What I Wore
Off shoulder white top– Gift from a friend
Black denim– Forever 21
Shoes– Thrifted
Bag- can’t remember
Shades– road side vendor
Being a Baddie for me is Slaying in comfort not being extravagant trying to look like a baddie as i am a baddie on a budget. Follow me on INSTAGRAM @GYIFTED for more basic to baddie looks
How are you planning to Slay in 2018? I want to go from basic to baddie, what about you?
Do you love this post? would you love to see more Get ready with me posts? Then let me know in the comment section.
Love,
Gift
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Gifty the baddie?
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Thank you for reading zobam
I love the basic Gift but this baddie Gift seems more interesting and oh my goodness! She is confident which is the main and first step to being a baddie. And Gifty, you rock!
Hope you don’t mind, i nominated you for the liebster-award. please do come around and claim it.
https://cindielifestyleblog.wordpress.com/2017/12/08/the-liebster-award/
And hey, you look beautiful…xx
Thanks for sharing Gifty.
Author
Hey Cindy, yes confidence is a very important step in transforming into a baddie.. I am glad you loved the post.
An award! Yass! I am running over to claim it.
Thanks hun
I’ve bewn trying to up my makeup game for a while now. Not in skills, but in kit. Get the right kinds, like the spoolie (is that what that is called? Goodness me), blush brush and the other appropriates. I’m tired of making do with other item that could serve, I want to use the right ones!
We’re going to slay in 2018! Whoops!
Author
Hi Oluchee it’s necessary to have a good make up kit but don’t go overboard. Start small as your makeup skills become better, you upgrade. I can’t wait to see you start to slay
Nice one Gift, am proud of you and the sky is definitely your starting point.
Author
Thank you dear friend