Nails for the weekend ♥

Helloo, sorry it's been a little post free lately, this is because I have a NEW blog! I've just been getting it up and running and then I shall be able to pay attention to both. As you may or may not know, I get married in 2014, and although it's far away, I am posting the events and encounters along the way! Also, the main focus of it is that I am mostly DIY-ing everything, or getting a lot of things off Ebay, so it's a place to share and acquire inspiration and tips! Obviously, weddings aren't for everyone which is why I'm doing it separately.

The blog is called Confessions of the DIY Bride. Naturally, I would of wanted Confessions of 'A' DIY Bride, but it's already taken. Here's the linkyplink! confessionsofthediybride.blogspot.com .

So, nails for the weekend. I fancied something shimmery and spangly, so that's what I did. Excuse my bite ridden fingers, I have a terrible habit and I'm sure I'm not the only one! 

For this I did two coats of Models Own Indian Ocean, which is an amazing duotone blue to pink. On the accent nail I did two coats of Razzamatazz by Topshop, which is my first Topshop polish and I love it! It's so glittery in the light!

I think they compliment each other pretty well. I am looking forward to getting more Topshop polishes, they dry pretty quick and this on is chokker-block full with glitter!

What nails are you sporting this weekend? Any Olympic themes? I'm not into the Olympics whatsoever but lets just say I've got blue nails for the Diving events ;)

Ciao for now XxX

Long time, No Blog! ♥

Hididdly Ho Strangerino's! Long time no blog post. I know, *Slapped wrists* all round. I think it is purely because I am skint as a ducks backside, and I haven't being buying beauty products. My life in general probably isn't that interesting to read, so I don't bother posting about everyday details. Mind you, if you have seen that we are trying to buy a house, we are still waiting! It's so annoying, if any of you have been through it, you'll know what I mean. Wait, wait and more wait. But I suppose good things come to those who...

So I popped to Tesco yesterday (and Boots = lethal), and I got a few bits. Not all of it is shown here because there are things I've bought before like the cucumber cleanser and toner, which I LOVE. They are about 80p each and if I use them religiously my skin clears up like a dream. Yes, there are wondrous products out there for skin care, but these really work for me and I have re-purchased already, which I don't do very often!

Here we have Models Own Ibiza Mix, and Utopia which are on at 2 for £8.00 in Boots. Go, go GO! I really wanted a nude colour with a hint of something in it, and this was perfecto. I also wanted Ibiza mix to go over the top, as it's my birthday weekend this weekend. I reach the ancient age of 22 on Monday, which I'm pretty sad about because I had a great 21st year. Oh well, I'm going shopping with the Mama so should be a good day.

Next was a Tesco Nail Polish, I didn't catch the shade - I shall find it, but it was 99p! It's a gorgeous coral shimmery pink, and isn't too far off Models Own Tropical Sun, it's like a pink version of it. Then I got some Vivo lashes for my birthday, they were £2.00. And Tesco Vitamin E eye cream, that was also around £2.00, I'll let you know how it is!

99P Nail Polish, bit of a beaut colour if you ask me!

I am wearing Models Own Utopia at the moment, and that's another colour I love! Can't wait to top it with Ibiza Mix for my Birthday!

Thursday Thoughties has appeared to be non-existent at the minute, so I shall get onto that next week. I shall do a Birthday nails post and maybe a what I got for my birthday one too! Also I'm thinking Curvy Outfit of the day posts? What do you reckon?

Have you seen my Chubby Bunny Video? I couldn't breathe for laughing!

What Models Own Polish is your fave? Any recommendations? 

Ciao for now xxXxx

P.S I'm now on Tumblr! Click HERE to see all the piccies I love!

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Nails for the weekend ♥

Heylooo, hope everyone is well, and the horrible rain and floods haven't affected you too much. Depressing isn't it? We were meant to be going on holiday this Wednesday, but unfortunately we have had to cancel due to work being busy etc, so it's moved to September now. I bet it's gonna be so worth the wait!

So tonight we are going to see Marina and the Diamonds for the third time! I am super excited and I've seen she has been coming out after the gigs have ended so we are going to hang around and aim to meet her! I'd love to get her autograph on me somewhere, and may have it tattooed! Sad? Maybe, but I like to think of tattoos as building a story of your life. I think Kat Von D said it once, and it's a mantra I like to stick to so maybe I could justify it! I don't know, might not happen yet. Anywho.

I have done my nails for the weekend now, and they are actually pretty rubbish but I haven't got any nail polish remover with me so I can't redo it, oh well. I have a lilac on the nails, which took two coats (see products in last picture), and then drew a diamond with a black nail art pen, filled it in with glitter and then drew the diamond lines in. Bit of a fail, but it can just be worked out as a little diamond! Also I drew a little heart on my thumbnail as Marina always has a heart on her face, which I shall also be doing!

I don't think nail art is particularly my forte! It's the effort that counts though, isn't it?

Here are the products used. Ciate Nail Varnish in Purple Sherbet, which I absolutely love! OPI Glitter polish in Servin' Up Sparkle, and Models Own Nail art pen in Black. The Ciate Polish was free in Marie Claire and the consistency, drying time and finish are all brilliant, and I definitely think I'll be purchasing more Ciate polishes in the future!

Right, I better go and pick up 200 false nails that have just fell out their box into my handbag. Major fail. Hope everyone has a good weekend.

Ciao for now XxX

Mini Make Up Haul ♥

Bonjour mes amis! Over the weekend I had the pleasure of meeting up with my very lovely friend Sarah, and we had a little mooch around Birmingham. I was going in with pretty much empty pockets, but of course I just can't come out with nothing; why break the habit of a lifetime?

I got the train into Birmingham for the first time in ages! I usually hate hate hate public transport, but this time around I felt that it was actually much easier than battling through the Sunday traffic, losing my car in Selfridges as I do every single time, and it gives me a good walk either side of the journey. Win win situation.

SO, onto the bedlam of the every burning hole in my pocket!

This is what my hand looked like after we decided to venture into Selfridges at the end of our trip. I told myself not to go in there and risk buying anything, but I can't actually do it. Anyone else suffer with the same issue?

Ok, so first I headed into Boots, and after recently trying out Models Own nail polish in Tropical Sun, I was very impressed! So of course I went back, and they are currently on offer at Boots 2 for £8.00. I had seen on a few beauty bloggers/vloggers channels that Indian Ocean is one that is majorly sought after, and I can see why! Oh my life it is absolutely stunning! I found it and there were only about 2 bottles left on the shelf, so I snapped me one right up!!! It is a beautiful iridescent pale blue with an added pink tone running through it. It dries super quick in seconds, and here's what it looks like with two coats, and what I currently have on! 

(Used with Boots falsies)

I also got the Models Own nail polish in Aqua Violet, which is part of the Beetlejuice collection. I always go for colours like this because my favourite colour in the whole world is Turquoise, and my hair is this colour so it's great to match! Aqua violet is quite a deep teal colour, and is a duotone with purple running through it.  I haven't tried it out yet, but I can't wait to! Also as you can see there, is another duotone iridescent colour from Barry M called Silvery Purple. In the light you can see purples, greens, blues and silver flecks in the bottle. I have only done a little test coat on my natural nails and it is quite sheer, but I think after two coats it would be perfecto. It's another gorgeous colour from Barry M and for £2.99 it's another bargainous buy. 

I also got the magnetic varnish in the black shade from Barry M, but I need to have a proper fiddle about with it first!

I finally got my first Illamasqua product! And my gosh I am excited about it! Sarah and I spent a good old while rummaging through their collection, with plenty of 'Ooo's' and 'Aaah's'. I actually couldn't come out of there empty handed, I think it is my new lust brand. I always love bright and wacky make up and they fit my every need! I think I am going to find myself going there every week getting a new product. This is a pure pigment, which is priced at £15.50 which I don't think is too bad as I think this will be a product that lasts a hell of a long time. This shade is called Static, and is a glittery iridescent (can you feel a theme here?) pinky purple. It is amazing and looks just like fairy dust! It can be used on the eyes, cheeks or mixed with an existing product. I can't wait to have a go with it!

Then we headed into Primark because we had heard they were doing nail art pens, but unfortunately ours had ran out! However they are doing a few beauty products so I picked up one of their lipsticks. They aren't named or numbered but it is the spotty one in the picture below, and is priced at £1.00. It is a light muted pink, and actually isn't the best product in the world and smells a bit like playdough. It's quite drying, but over lip balm it's actually a nice colour on the lips. For a pound I guess I can't grumble, but I doubt I would re-purchase.

Next was MUA at Superdrug which you know I love, and for a pound each these lipsticks are no comparison to the Primark one. They are just great! So moisturising and glossy with such a great range of shades! The colours don't pick up too well on my Iphone camera but it gives you an idea. The second from the left is 'Shade 12' and is a shimmery pink (not coral like it looks here), the next is 'Shade 5' and is a shimmery very light pink (gorgeous for everyday wear!) and the last is a deep pink with bluey undertones, and is 'Shade 3'. All gorgeous and I don't ever have a bad word to say about MUA really!

Swatched from top to bottom: Shade 3, Shade 12, Shade 5 and the Primark muted pink.

So here we are in Birmingham Bullring after we got attacked by Illamasqua! It was a lovely day and nice to see Sarah and I look forward to catching up again soon!

Have you bought anything new recently? Anything I should try? I would love to know!

Ciao for now XxX

Bits, Bobs & a Revlon Lip Butter ♥

Bonjour! Spring has sprung, and I have a few random things to share with you that don't really fit anywhere else, so I thought I would shove them into one post. I took this photo of a Magnolia tree on Sunday. It has been pretty warm in England over the last week or so, but now the temperature has dropped and it will be -3 degrees on the nights of the weekend, and they are now telling us to expect sleet and snow! What is going on with the world!? Ah well, I'm flying into 25 degrees on Friday, so I can cope with that! Wahooo! I'll try and blow the sun back over for those reading from England!

Thought I would just show you a few of the make up looks I have been sporting recently. I went to see the Devil Inside last Friday, which isn't the best film I've ever seen I must say...and so I wanted something quick and easy. Here I am wearing MAC Fluidline in blacktrack, which I live in, a bronzer from MUA which you can't really see due to rubbishy camera! Then for those of you that are fellow Glossyboxers, I got the Burberry Lipstick in Rosewood in my Harrodds edition, and I love it! It isn't a colour I would ever purchase initially, but I really want the full size of this now, it's pretty sophisticated! Lovely formula too and has good staying power, so that is what I have on here.

This was for a meal out, and I am wearing Maybelline colour tattoo in Gold. I am sure it is called Forever gold or something but the website says Bold Gold, I haven't got it with me so I'm not sure, but the gold one anyway! Blimey do these do what the say on the tin! They do not come off, they are great! They don't crease either, and while Boots have their nifty 3 for 2 offer on, I would go and grab yourself a few because they are great to work with, on their own or as a buildable eyeshadow base. The turquoise blue colour is from the 120 palette, another staple for make up-heads. Available on Ebay.

Anyone got draw something? I am the worst drawer in the world but I have managed to get to level 99 with another player! However, when it reaches 99, the score doesn't increase it just sticks at 99. So for those that excel at draw something, the excitement gets battered by a non rising score! If you are beyond bored and fancy a game though, my username is tilldazzled.

Here are my current nails. In most Superdrugs, they are doing a reduced box full of GOSH products at the moment, and there are bargains to be had! Half price nail varnishes! I love their nail varnishes too because the majority of them are one coat wonders and are great at resisting the chip. This colour is called Midnight Blue I think, and is a lovely swirly Navy blue. On the accent nail is a Bourjois glitter topcoat, which I'm not sure what the name is because I swiped a brush of it from my Mother in Law! Sorry Guys, there are plenty of glitter top coats out there though!

I thought I would take advantage of the Boots 3 for 2 offer myself, as I really wanted one of the Revlon lip butters many youtubers and bloggers have been loving recently. After swatching nearly the whole range on my hand, I finally decided to go for a pale pink, which is shade 055 Cupcake. They smell nice and vanillary, and are so moisturising! I have had it on for about two hours and can still feel my lips nice and moisturised, with a hint of colour. They are very sheer, and a little buildable. There are bolder colours such as the red and orange and they can come out very bright. This was £7.99, and I think it is worth it because I know my lips won't suffer while on my holiday! 

I also got a Models Own nail varnish, as I have wanted to try one for ages. They have got some gorgeous colours and glitters, but I got one in the shade Tropical Sun, which is a fine glittery Coral. I thought it would be a great toe colour too, especially with a tan! Then I got the nail art pen, so I can try out some designs! Models own Nail varnish - £5.00, Nail Art Pen - £6.00, available on 3 for 2 at Boots.

Here is the colour of the lip butter, a lovely light pink! It's a lot darker on here due to bad lighting, my apologies. I am too lazy to take it on my camera whereas with my phone I can upload straight to blogger, so I  can get more posts up for you readers! Anyway, I have also been trying out the Maybelline falsies flared mascara. I actually really like it, because they say that use the spoon side against lashes first, then the flat side to flare them out. This is great, but also because the flat side has little bristles, it is great to separate the bottom lashes, without making them look clumpy or anything. A nice mascara for a drugstore buy, and I think it is around £8.00.

So that is enough waffle for now, I might do a holiday essentials blog before I go, so you can get an idea of what is good to take, so you don't weigh down your case!

Ciao for now XxXx