Tuesday, 18 December 2012
Hi my darlings - hope you are all having a good week so far and there is not too much last minute xmas prep to be done. I am sure most of you aren't as unorganised as me!!
Recently I decided to give some drug store makeup a go - back in the day when I was a young girlie I used to love using some of the cheaper brands, but that was mainly because I had the most amazing Garnier base that they stopped making. Hate that.
One of the foundations...
Monday, 17 December 2012
Sunday, 16 December 2012
Happy Sunday everyone! Last night I went out for dinner and drinks with the boyf. I hit Northern Quarter in Manchester and tried SoLita which was very nice! Yummy food. (I am going to have some serious gym work to do in the new year).
Anyway, after a wash and dry of the hair and trying out some new products (hello new obsession with L'occitane!) this is the look I ended up with and the products I used.
Dinner and Drinks - Makeup...
Most of you will now know that I am partial to a gel polish. It started with Shellac manicures every two weeks until I moved and purchased my own at home kit because to continue getting them done in Manchester would bankrupt me!
I have now used Shellac, Gelish, Red Carpet Manicure and Sensationail. Shellac is still my favourite, but I am not trained so I can't really get hold of that. So generally I use red carpet manicure...
Tuesday, 11 December 2012
Without Flash
With Flash
So I wanted to try and find a red that would work for Christmas time but red can be a very intimidating colour when it comes to lipstick.
I spotted a lot of pictures on the net with girls rocking MAC's Ruby Woo though so I thought I would give it a go too.
I really like it. It goes on matte - so watch out for it sticking to dry bits - I used my MAC Lip Conditioner underneath it so it applied...
I promise that not all my posts will be haul posts in the foreseeable future (feel like that is all I am doing at the moment). Mainly because I have no money to shop with now haha!
I had to share this with you though.
Absolutely amaaaazing time at the clothes show and lots of goodies!!!
Dedicated fashion show post coming soo...
Sunday, 9 December 2012
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Thursday, 29 November 2012
Sunday, 25 November 2012
Yesterday I headed to the Manchester Christmas Markets. Again.
It was heaving. Everyone has now clearly got the memo that the markets are on. Jeeez.
I must say, I've not been as impressed so far but I think it is because I need to go at night. And since finding the nicest Spiced Cider in Dukes 92 I cannot find anything at the stalls to match it, so I just end up wanting to go back to Dukes! Ha.
Anyway,...
Saturday, 24 November 2012
Removing Shellac/Gelish/Redcarpet Manicure
Like me, a lot of you will probably have gel polish manicures, or at least give them a try. What you might not always be able to do it get to a salon to remove them. I have found that if one chips, or the grow out is a bit too much, I just want it off straight away as it looks too scruffy for me. Also, fitting in salon appointments can be pretty inconvenient when you have...
Friday, 23 November 2012
So after a slightly awkward moment earlier in which I was caught between two individuals arguing, I decided I needed some fresh air. And a new top. With some crosses on it. Cue new cross top.You like? Obviously this is one of those awkward phone-camera-picture-taking-of-self-without-much-makeup-on-and-bad-hair moments. But being an in the moment kind of person I thought I'd share it with you anyway!Where can you buy it? Miss Selfridge. And it's a...
Wednesday, 21 November 2012
Well I say haul, but it's really just a purchase. It could have been a haul as there were three I wanted but this was by far the best.
Am I too old to wear ghosts on my jumpers..? Probably.
Who cares!?
I love it!!!
£19.99 from New Look peeps! Buy it here.
Oh, and I am wearing M/L because I wanted it to be big so it could double up as a dress if I wanted. Works well!
Next up this bad boy....
Tuesday, 20 November 2012
Marc B Amelia Handbag
I don't know about you but I love a good handbag. There is not many things as exciting when it comes to new items for the wardrobe.
I mean don't get me wrong, I also love a good shoe, but I get far more use out of my favourite handbags than I do my favourite shoes.
Now I have a fair few handbags and my most used are my Micheal Kors and DKNY ones seen here and here. I had found though, since moving to...
Monday, 19 November 2012
Well for those of you that have been reading my recent posts you will know that I have recently moved what you probably don't know is that the worst part of packing was all my makeup, products, toiletries etc. It was actually insane and in the end much of it (and I am talking 2/3's) didn't make the journey to my new home.
As a result of that experience I decided I needed my makeup to be more accessible as there were things in...
Monday, 12 November 2012
So this is going to be one of those posts where there will be lots of pictures of my new hair (which incidentally is now around 3 weeks old)
I should have taken some pictures of the salon (naughty blogger) but it was a last minute things and I felt too shy to ask!
So if you are familiar with Manchester the Nicky Clarke salon is on the avenue in Spinningfields (off Deansgate) which, without giving too much away, is very close to where I work....
Going on holiday
Wishing I didn't have so many freckles post holiday
and then wishing they were still there when the tan faded.
Moving to Manchester (finally) into my new apartment.
Going for meals with the boyf. Mmmm Gauchos times below.
Love this dress (!)
And waiting for the internet to be set up. Three weeks without it has been horrendous!! It's just not normal! It has finally been set up today...
Saturday, 3 November 2012
Please excuse the mess - I was in the middle of moving!
Hello!!
I know it's ages between my posts at the moment but it's because I have no Internet!! Booooo. Takes sky ages to install but next week I shall have it.
Anyway, I've had this beautiful dress for ages now and had the perfect opportunity to wear it for the boyf's birthday last week.
It is sooo pretty. It's called Maggie and £39 from Lovestruck which is an online store...
Wednesday, 17 October 2012
Oh, and did I mention freckly!!
Had such an amazing holiday lovelies! Was just perfect. Sensatori in Sharm El Sheikh is well worth a visit and you must get a swim up sea view room - instant paradise!
Anyway, on zeee face I kept it very natural and used bare minerals medium beige, mineral veil and warmth, on the eyelids I used an estee lauder shadow in spiced peach and benefit bad lash mascara. On my lips is MAC costa...
Wednesday, 3 October 2012
Hey lovelies!!!
Hope your week is going well! I'm on the countdown to my holiday now - tres excited! 4 days until I'm in Egypt! Woo!
Anyway, you obviously now know that I'm obsessed with Gel Nail polish.
It started with Shellac. Ahhhh 2 weeks of beautifully polished nails. That are now long for the first time in my life, all because the polish acts like a protective layer on my nails stopping them from breaking. Result.
However, I'm moving...
Sunday, 16 September 2012
Red Carpet Manicure - Professional Starter Kit £89.95 (buy here)
Shimmery Silhouette £12.95 (buy here)
I've been so excited to share this with you all as it is definitely my best purchase of the year!!
Most of you will know that I am obsessed with Shellac and if you don't - well check my previous Shellac posts here... Like I said, obsessed.
Now, I have been fortunate enough to have a fab nail technician who is really...
Tuesday, 11 September 2012
River Island High Shine Tube Pants (buy here)
River Island Metallic Trim Vest (buy here)
DKNY Bucket Bag (buy here)
Primark Blazer
Giuseppe Zanotti Leather Lattice Peep Toe Shoe Boot (buy here)
So last week I embarked upon the task of locating a pair of Disco Pants I was happy with that didn't cost me an arm and a leg.
Research did I!! There are definitely a lot of dupes out there, but I turned to Llymlrs and decided on the...
Monday, 10 September 2012
Shampoo - £5.59 (link)
Conditioner - £5.59 (link)
Ok, so this review (along with a good few others) has been a long time coming. I can only apologise. Life has been hectic with trying to deal with work, commuting, looking for a flat to move to and trying to fit in some socialising along the way.
I wish I was much better at multi tasking, but I am not quite there yet.
Anyway, the good news is that whilst many of you may have...
Sunday, 2 September 2012
It's at moments like these I wish I had a better camera!
Jacket - Primark - 5 years ago!
Top - H&M - this season
Jeans - Top Shop
Boots - Primark
Necklace - Primark
Hey lovelies! It's been a while, but without going into too much detail things have been really hectic!
Hopefully normal posting shall resume shortly. I have some amazing products to tell you about that I am LOVING right now!
In the meantime, here's a cheesy and not...
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