15 Days of Nails Challenge #2 Pattern

Hello Lovelies,

Today is the second day in the 15 Days of Nails Challenge and the theme is 'Pattern'.

I wanted to do something pretty but abstract at the same time. This is why I came up with this blossom design...

Now I am aware that this style of look has been done a lot before, but I thought I would try my own take on it and am rather pleased with how it turned out. Its nice and girly, but not in a sickly sweet kind of way (not that there is anything wrong with that :P)

You may recognise some of these colours from recent posts. The reason for this is I am still on holiday and have a limited amount of nail polishes to work with! Lets see if I can pull this challenge off for the next 3 days shall we without my stock:) 

As per usual I started off with two coats of OPI Nail Envy Original. For the base I used Sweet as Sugar by Rimmel, I then used my Loreal Super Liner to Draw the stems in. For the Flowers I used a mixture of Ciate's Jelly Bean and Mistress and OPI Sweet Heart along with the end of a kirby grip (as a dotting tool.) I then finished off with a coat of Seche Vite. 

So that's it folks!

I hope you are having a lovely day and make sure you check out Fee's post along with the others taking part here.

Much Love

Lou

x

P.S Today is the last day of my Giveaway. You can enter here if you haven't already done so! Good Luck :)

Sweet as Sugar

Hello Lovelies,

As you may be able to tell, I am trying to be a good blogger and keep up with my posts:P I'm sure you are all thinking by now 'yeah yeah we've heard that before!' but lets see how I manage this time shall we?

I thought I would post a short yet sweet NOTD for you all today. I am still on holiday so took advantage of the beautiful surroundings to take some photos.

This nail polish was part of a lovely, unexpected gift from an equally lovely friend on my birthday. The colour is Rimmel's 'Sweet as Sugar' and it is a lovely pale blue. Simple and chic, with a fantastic colour pay off. This was three coats although I only really needed two.

As per usual I used OPI Nail Envy Original as my base coat and Seche Vite as my top coat.

(Apologies for the slightly shoddy paint job, there are pretty flowers to make up for it :)

I have got into a nice routine with my nail upkeep recently, so if you would like to see a post on this let me know:) 

Also, let me know what your go to nail polishes are and if you have any recommendations for me.

Otherwise, have a lovely day!

Much Love 

Lou

xx

Boxing Day Sales

Hello Lovelies,

Being the dedicated shopper that I am, I dragged myself out of bed at 8am Boxing Day and tootled off into Leeds City Centre to brave the sales. Boy o' boy am I glad I did:)

Not only did I get to spend (too much) of my Christmas money, I also managed to pick up a few things I really wouldn't have expected to buy. (I may also have picked up a few cheeky 'non sale' items :P *oops*)

I'll start with the beauty related items as I feel this may interest you most.

My first stop was LUSH, equipped with the £15 voucher from my parents. I was so excited to find all of the Christmas gifts and products 50% off. I picked up a £35 box containing 12 things, for only £17! Amazing right?

It's called the 12 days of Christmas.

All of the products smell delicious, there isn't even the usual 'not as nice as the rest' suspect.

I also picked up an extra Cinders bath bomb :)

My Second stop was Harvey Nichols (with my £20 voucher) to visit the MAC counter. There was no sale on here, but I haven't been to MAC in ages so picked up a few items that the makeup artist (who was amazing) recommended. Everywhere else in the store was madness though, I'm talking middle aged women fighting over PRADA handbags crazy :')

I then went to Superdrug and picked up one of the Rimmel lipsticks from the Kate Moss collection and two new nail polishes.

327 Heart on Fire

520 Camouflage Chic

Lipstick 008 (I couldn't see a name)

My surprise item of the trip was actually an extra Christmas gift from my mother. I've been in need of some sturdy winter boots for a really long time as my current boots are starting to deteriorate after three loving years. I decided to go for something a little different this time. Take a look at these beauties...

How frickin' cute are they!! Now I know many people will hate these, but they are honestly so so versatile and incredibly girly of course. Its amazing how many things they go with (post soon.)

I also found these cute (slightly less daring boots) in the sale at new look for £30 (down from £70) and thought they were amazing quality for the price.

I also picked up a new handbag(pictured with docs) for £6 and an adorable jewellery stand from NEXT for £4.

This jewellery stand was originally £10 and I have been eyeing it up for ages, but could not justify the price. I jumped at the chance to buy it in the sales XD. It looks so beautiful with my earrings displayed on the mantle piece :)

Phew!:)

That was a very long post.

It seems I went a little mad on the shopping front ;)

If you made it this far, congratulations and if you would like any in depth reviews on the items mentioned just let me know.

Did anyone else pick up some bargains in the Sales?

Much Love

Lou

xxx

My Favourite Products of 2010 :)

Hello Lovelies,

I'm really excited about this post today, as I have found so many products this year that I love. I can now share them with you guys!!

I have chosen a product from each different category e.g Blush, Foundation, Cleanser which I love whole heartedly and would recommend to anyone.

Prepare for a long post. Enjoy!!

 :D

Body-care

Neutrogena  Deep Moisture Comfort Balm 

Good ol' Vaseline

Soap & Glory Clean, Girls Body Wash

LUSH The comforter Bubble Bar

Hair-care

Aussie Miracle Moist Shampoo and Conditioner

Aussie Take the Heat Blow Dry Cream

Lee Stafford Flat Iron Protection Mist

Elnette Diamond hold Hairspray

Tony & Guy Dry Shampoo

Skin-care

LUSH Ultra Bland Cleanser

The Body Shop Tea Tree Toner

Simple Nourishing Eye Makeup Remover Cream

L'Occitane Ultra Rich Face Cream

Soft Lips Lip Conditioner

Makeup

Revlon PhotoReady Foundation in 003 Shell

Benefit Boi-ing Concealer in 001

MAC Well Dressed Blush

MAC BlackTrack Fluid Line

Rimmel Sexy Curves Mascara in Blackest Black

MAC Prep & Prime Eye in Light

Nails Inc Polish in Jermyn Street

Perfume

Marks and Spencer Peruna (Daytime)

Nina Ricci, Ricci Ricci (Evening)

Phew, that was pretty epic.

I hope this has given you some good ideas about some amazing beauty products. If you want me to go more in depth with anything just let me know. 

Here's to more lovely things in 2011.

Love

Lou

xx

First OOTD and FOTD :)

Hello my lovelies :D

Boy have I missed this!!
I feel like Ive been gone years although its only a few weeks :(.

So as some of you know my beloved camera decided to pass away, it was very old and i was in need of a new one for Christmas. However, it would have been nice if lovely Mr Camera was able to last until I received a beautiful new model. Alas!! This did not happen, so after a fair few weeks of blog writing urges I have decided to attempt some rather bad quality (in other words 'quirky' :) pictures with my webcam.

Blog posts will dramatically increase in quantity after Christmas. I promise!!

Thank you for sticking with me, here is the simple outfit I wore today along with a quick FOTD...

OOTD

PERIODIC TABLE FTW!! :D

Jeans - Jane Norman

Top - Select

Headband- Matalan

Bangles - Next

Ring - Dorothy Perkins

Necklace - Culture Vulture.

My hair is naturally a couple of inches below shoulder length. I tried to be adventurous today and attempt a fake bob/updo. I was rather pleased with the results if I do say so myself :D

FOTD

Peak a booooo :')

Face

 Benefit Playstix - Jax

MAC Studio Sculpt Concealer -NC15

MAC Blush - Well Dressed

Eyes

Soap and Glory's Trick and Treatment (on eyelids)

Benefit Eye Bright

MAC e/s - Woodwinked

MAC Fluidline - Blacktrack

Rimmel Sexy Curves Mascara - Intense Black

Hope the quality wasn't too bad :)

Until Next Time

Much Love

Lou

xxx