Manicure Monday

It is week 4 of Manicure Monday and I have chosen this edgy versatile look that can been worn both day and night.

The process takes a little patience, but it's simple and easy to do! 

I first painted my nails with MUA nail varnish which is a grey/lilac in Moody Mink (can be found here ). The nail varnish has to be dry before the next step. When It is perfectly dry, you can take any tape of your choice that is not very sticky (otherwise it could peel off the nailvarnish below), I recommend using masking tape. I then painted in the desired section with bourjois nail varnish in this rich purple shade (can be found here ). When this is dry you can remove the tape, and I added some gold glitter nail varnish by Accessorize to finish the look. 

I love this look, it can be changed by using different colours of nail varnish or different patterns can be created with the tape. 

 

Manicure Monday

 

It's week 3 of Manicure Monday and I haven chose Maybelline Forever Strong Nailvarnish: Metal me teal. I absolutely adore this metallic look. It has got an edgy feel to it and the greeny/blue shade looks great in winter, or the colds months. To this look I added some blue nail caviar. It is easy to apply, but looks as though you have made a lot of effort. I usually achieve this look by applying my first coat of nailvarnish and when dry put some more of the chosen colour where I want the nail caviar to be. I then sprinkle the nail caviar over, wait for it to dry, then apply a top coat. You can purchase these products many places, but I found them in the links below.

Nail varnish found here

Nail caviar found here

 



What's in my bag tag

What's is my bag tag! I love reading this tag on blogs! There's a lot of odd things in here because I kept my bag how it was and didn't tidy it or remove things! This is my everyday bag, I'm thinking of doing a what's in my school/college bag soon too, so keep an eye out for that. Enjoy!

Firstly, where is my bag from? Riverisland.

I was very intrigued by this gold/silver metallic bag as I have never had anything like it before! I love the zip detailing and even though it doesn't look very big, it fits everything I need.

 

 

I don't go anywhere without my diary/notepad! I like to keep organised and up to date with plans so this notebook helps. It contains all my homework/revision, my college timetable and notes I write down through the day. I always have a pen handy because my notebook is pretty useless without one! I often carry my iPad with me too, along with my phone, but I was using my phone to take the picture (you might tell from the sneaky hand in the picture, can you spot it?). I find I use my iPad a lot at the moment for blogging but it's also just to record notes and keep organised.

This is the messy part of the tag! I have found these vouchers floating around in the bottom of my bag which I never find myself using, ops. I carry a small black zip bag to hold all my little emergency items. I always have bobby pins and hair bands. My phone/iPad charger which are the same so it saves me carrying two. Also in the case are some tablets just in case of a headache etc. 

Keys and two random rings?  So my bunch of keys are pretty boring, I'm not the type to carry a big bunch as I feel it takes a lot of room and adds extra weight. 

I adore my Ted Baker purse I got for Christmas this year. The bright orange colour definitely screams my name. Inside I just have various cards and cash.  

Surprise surprise, I have two lip balms in my bag! I always carry at least one because my lips get extremely dry during cold weather which it definitely is right now :(. Also if I am wearing lipstick that day I always apply lip balm before. I usually carry the lip products I am wearing that day. So today I am wearing MAC's Crème d'nude and Loreals Glam Shine: Gold Cappucino I also have MAC's mineralise skin finish natural: Medium Plus and a brush from Kirkland Signature. I use these to matte my face throughout the day if I need to. This product doesn't make you look cakey either. Miniature or sample size perfumes are great for on the go, it reduces weight and doesn't take up too much space. The perfume I have in my bag today is Dior: J'adore.

I believe it is important to keep your hands moisturised, especially if you usually get dry hands easily. I usually have a small hand sanitizer but I have recently ran out and haven't had the chance to run to a store. I can be a bit of a germaphobe at times! Impulse spray, along with the perfume is useful on the go. This is a full-size bottle but still is light to carry. Finally a random nail varnish at the bottom of my bag, I had no idea this was in here and I have been searching for it for while!

 

Hope you enjoyed My tag!

 

Manicure Monday

Okay we're back with Manicure Monday with the second look! Hope you like this one, another look that I do quite often.

 

 

 

I only used one nail varnish for this look. It was surprisingly easy to achieve and yet you may not think this because it has a sand effect finish. I got this nail varnish along with 3 others within a gift set, which are also sand effect. The great thing about these sand effect nail lacquers is that by using only one lacquer, it looks as though a lot of effort had been put in to create this look. OPI stays on incredibly well, this may last up to 10-14 days. So I will usually apply this nail varnish if I know I wont have much time to change it when its chipped. Lazy!

Get this nail varnish here

 

Manicure Monday

I'm starting Manicure Monday, it will be a series of 5 nail varnish looks/reviews. Enjoy! 

Maybelline Color Show Nail Varnish: Mauve Kiss 150

Can be found here

Barry M Nail Paint: Yellow Topaz Glitter

Can be found here

This gorgeous nude shade is my go to nail varnish at the moment, and I add a little Barry M: Yellow Topaz Glitter to my ring fingers on most of my nail looks.

Memory jar

I thought this idea was super cute, and now the new year is here it is a great time start writing down memories. First I thought about writing something down everyday and putting it in, but I know I wouldn't keep up with it! So instead, I chose to write down everything that makes me smile, something good that happens, birthdays, Christmas etc. This first thing I started with was my blog name. and I also put what I done on New Years eve/day. When I empty this out in January 2015 I will look back at all the memories and smile, some I may of even forgotten! I had fun making it, and I hope you like this idea too!

 

Scroll down to see how I achieved this!

How is it done?

The jar I used was by Yankee Candle. I had the smallest bit left but the candle would no longer light. I started off with heating around the bottom of the jar and as the candle melted it was easy to get out. I gave it a quick clean and removed the label. I decided I wanted to put a space to write on the jar so I got some lined paper and burned it until I got the required size. (haven't wrote anything on it yet, still thinking)

Next, I got a size of A4 paper and cut it into 8, but if I want more space 4 (whatever size you want). Then write your memory onto the paper then roll it up anyway you wish. Then with some gold wire I wrapped it around a pen as it is a lot stronger than the paper and removed it and placed it around the paper. (TIP: roll your paper smaller than the circumference of the wire and once it is in it will expand). I chose to burn the ends of my paper to give it an older feel, but this is optional!

Place them in the jar and you are done!

You can get the gold wire from any craft store or online. it needs to be malleable!

 

Top 5 Lipsticks

 

1. MAC: Creme D'nude - Can be found here
This is my perfect nude lipstick. I find it really hard to find nude lipsticks that don't look like I have 'foundation lips' or wash me out terribly. I think this lipstick would suit most skin tones. Looks especially great with a tan.

2. Topshop: Mischeif I always go towards this lipstick when I choose to wear a red lip because it is bright, and a classic red. It isn't a matte so it will come off throughout the night which is a downfall because you will have to re-apply it, but its also a positive because it won't dry out your lips, it will keep them moisturised.

3. MAC: Viva Glam Gaga I wear this lipstick more than any other lipstick I own because it is so easy to wear! it will suit all skin tones. It can be worn lightly or apply more and it will be much bolder in colour. It is a lustre so very moisturising, but again will wear off.

4. MAC: Morange - Can be found here

Orange! This lipstick has a matte finish, which means it will last and it's also less likely to smudge. I really enjoy wearing this lipstick as it give a more brighter finish than a red. This lipstick is also good for every skin tone. I highly recommend someone with a darker skin tone to purchase this lipstick or the same shade! When applying this lipstick or any other matte finish lipstick, ensure you use a lip balm before to moisturise your lips to avoid them getting dry.

 

5. No7: Petal

A natural rose coloured lip for the day is great when you don't want to dress up your look. This is a great shade for the autumn/winter. its a 'my lips but better' shade so it just helps to define your lips rather than making them pop. This lipstick work well if you are wearing a bold eye. It is better to choose one or the other. Bold eye, or bold lips.