NOTD: Blinging Mint

As you know, I very recently did a nail of the day post but a mix of bordum and a touch of heavy lifting left my changing up my blinging french manicure for something less sophisicated but still as bling worthy. Im still loving 'Razzmatazz', a nail polish from TopShop so I wanted to encorporate it into another post.

This time I decided on a solid colour base and of course my eyes were drawn to 'Jade Stone' by Model's Own. It is a gorgeous mint green colour and a nice dupe for Essie's Mint Candy Apple in my opinion. I then topped this with a coat of Razzmatazz. 

'Jade Stone' with 'Razzmatazz on top

What I love about Razzmatazz is how densely packed the glitter is. Too often I find a gorgeous glitter polish to apply it and you are left with a barely noticeable coat of glitter. This polish is jam packed with lots of blue and silver tints to it. Unfortunately when you picture this look the camera picks up the blue in the glitter meaning the base doesn't look as green as it should be but I assure you it is a gorgeous minty green.

As you can also see my nails got a good chop this week. I love my nails long but as I have short nail beds my long nails curl in slightly when they are getting very long. Its nice to have them short for a change, but you do miss the length when you have an itch :)

What is your go to summer colour?

ELF 50% Sale is back!

ELF,  or eyes lips face as it is also known, sells good quality but affordable make-up and it is having a massive 50% off sale for the next 3 days so make your order fast! I will point out that a lot of stuff is out of stock which is a common problem with ELF UK but can you really complain with a massive 50% off?

Use the code: INDEMAND50

I have ordered from ELF before and have been extremely impressed with the quality and price - I think a big order is on the cards!

This eyebrow kit in ash is the first on my list...

Eyebrow Kit in Ash

What will you be hauling today?

NOTD: French Manicure Razzmatazzed...

There is nothing more sophisticated than a nice French manicure but lets face it - it is a bit boring?

I recently purchased the TopShop Nail polish Razzmatazz and it is the perfect shade to add a bit of bling to your manicure.

TopShop Razzmatazz on ring finger tip.

Firstly apologies for the slightly dodge nail lines, the new guides i bought of eBay rip the base coat off even if it has had overnight to dry! Also my camera's picture quality at the moment is playing up. I may work in IT but cameras are not my strong point haha! I contemplated putting Razzmatazz on all the tips but I think just adding it to the ring finger adds a suttle bling! And I love my bling!

My base coat at the moment is OPI Nail Envy as my nails are getting quite long and I'm trying to strengthen them as much as possible. I then use Model's Own 'Snow White' for the tips and then one of the mini's I got from the OPI NYC Ballet Mini Collection called 'Care to Danse' for the base. Its a really sheer pale pink colour and is perfect for a mani. In hindsight I probably should have put two coats of it on as it is very sheer and the pink is hard to pick up.

What is your favourite way to Jazz up a simple French Manicure?

Steph
xox

TopShop Make-up Haul!

I'm very late jumping on the TopShop make up bandwagon I know! I always thought the packaging was adorable but for some reason it never screamed 'Buy Me!' but on a quick sale rail browse today I passed the make-up and I really could not resist...

First I bought one of their cream blushes in Flush. Its a beautiful pinky coral colour and will be perfect for summer. The colour looks seriously scary in the pan, but it goes on fairly sheer (providing you have a steady hand!) and it is definitely build-able.

TopShop Blush in Flush.

The next thing i bought was a lipstick in Secret Admirer. Its a beautiful pinky nude, and perfect for those who want a lipstick that prefers an understated look.

TopShop Lipstick in Secret Admirer

Swatches L-R: Blush in Flush, Lipstick in Secret Admirer.

Mummy's Know Best!

Mummy's are the Greatest! Not only do they make you smile, teach you everything you know and comfort you when you are sad, they also pass down make-up tips and tools when you need them most!

I have terrible dark circles which have the tendency to get me down so I have tried all the concealers I can get my hands on. I love love love benefits erase paste, but it is seriously creamy and i find it slips throughout the day so after a good whine to my mother she went to her room and brought me down this little beauty... Estee Lauder Double Wear Concealer!

Estee Lauder Double Wear Concealer Deep 04

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The shade is a tad too dark for me, but it works great under my foundation for added coverage.

Its even too dark on my tanned hands haha!


I usually apply this with the elf concealer blush and blend lightly with my fingers and then add my foundation. Over than I then put a touch of the L'oreal Touche Magique (Which is a great dupe for YSL's touche eclait!) to brighten the under eye area.

Touche Magique Shade Ivory Beige

With both of these products I find my concealer stays put and my dark circles are no more!
You have to love a Mummy hand me down!

Steph