My Nail Polish Collection

Hi everyone!
As promised , I finally got to photograph most of my nail polishes. I couldn't find all of them, I really don't know where they are. My house is huge and I have got far too much stuff, so it was impossible to find all of them. I photographed 120 and here they are. My favourite brands are: Barry M, Essie, Models Own, Deborah Lippmann, Essence, OPI, Ciate and Mavala. I managed to squeeze all the nail polishes into one drawer and organised them in empty beauty boxes. Most of my accessories are stored in a separate drawer in a small box. I think I will build a nice display unit for my favourite nail polishes and if I do I will definitely blog about it :)
What are your favourite brands and how big is your collection?
Barry M

Caudalie Beauty Elixir Review

Hi everyone!

I know, I know.... Another Caudalie Beauty Elixir review. Well, I just wanted to share  my thoughts. It is meant to have some magical ingredients/powers to make your skin look absolutely amazing. I think that the hype started when Victoria Beckham mentioned that Caudalie Beauty Elixir gives her a glowing complexion. Anyway... Many bloggers raved about it and I decided to get a small bottle from Feel Unique and see if it works for me.

CAUDALIE BEAUTY ELIXIR 30ml £9.90 link

"Inspired by the "elixir of youth" used by Queen Isabelle of Hungary, Caudalie Beauty Elixir smoothes features, tightens pores, and gives the complexion a burst of radiance. An excellent base for make-up, this water awakens the skin in the morning and livens it up before a night out. Caudalie Beauty Elixir is a favourite of Victoria Beckham's - she uses it on top of her make-up for a glowing complexion! For all skins lacking radiance. Caudalie Beauty Elixir is an exceptional anti-dull complexion treatment and a wonderful after-shave for men. Directions for use: Shake before use. Avoid contact with the eyes. Mist onto the face before your moisturiser and at any time of the day. Apply between your foundation and powder to perfectly set make-up."

At first I was absolutely amazed by this product! You probably seen me tweeting about it with excitement  :) I used it 10 times a day!!! I just kept spraying it onto my face. It made my skin looking really fresh, tightened pores and gave me face a nice glow. I used it on top of my make up as well and it actually helped to keep it in place. It is great as a toner in the morning and gives a nice tingling sensation. The peppermint scent is lovely and refreshing. I know that it is too strong for some and I've heard people complaining about it, but I like the scent a lot.

After one week of using the elixir a couple of times a day I decided to only use it in the morning after washing my face and once again after putting makeup on. I am already halfway through the bottle, because I was really addicted to it at the beginning :)
It isn't a miracle product, but it gives impressive results if used a couple of times a day and I really like to use it to set my makeup. I am thinking about buying the full size. Let's hope buyapowa does a co-buy :) so we can get it cheaper.

Have you tried the Caudalie Beauty Elixir? What are your thoughts?

My denim picks from Trilogy Stores.

If you are looking for good quality denims, Trilogy Stores offer a wide selection of styles and colours from established brands you can trust. At the moment there is a big summer sale with a 70% discount on some styles. You can choose from brands like: Acne, J Brand, Paige, Current Elliot, Hudson, MIH, Citizens of Humanity and many more.
Skinny jeans are my favourite type and the most popular cut at the moment. You can get any colour you can think of, from neons to pastels and neutrals. The colorful designs from J Brand, Paige and Current Elliot would be perfect for summer days, especially the gorgeous flower print ones. If you are a bit scared to wear disco pants, a pair of black coated jeans from Citizens of Humanity can be a solution. There is many designs to choose from and you can really grab a bargain, the grey Acne jeans are reduced to £50! If you want to go straight to the summer sale here is a link.

 
CLICK HERE:
 

1. Current Elliott Stiletto Skinny in Red Rose £75.00
2. Paige Skyline Ankle Peg Tencel in Femme £50.00
3. J Brand 811 Skinny in Blue Bonnet £95.00
4. Hudson Nico in Watermelon £95.00
5. MiH Vienna skinny in Amber £150
6. Citizens of Humanity Rocket skinny coated in Black £260
7. Acne Hex straight in grey £50
8. J Brand 811 Skinny in Coral £95.00

How to Choose a Mid Season Jacket



A stylish midseason jacket can make you look fabulous!


However, choosing one can be challenging. You don't want to be too warm, or too cold. 


It can be difficult to strike a balance. However, it is certainly possible. Consider these things when selecting a mid-season jacket.

4 Struggles Of Being A Parent You Need To Prepare For

It’s fair to say that the life of a new parent isn't always easy. There are struggles here that are different from the lifestyle you might be used to. You might think that you’re ready to be a parent, but there’s some issues that are worth thinking about. Luckily, there’s also simple solutions and advice that you can explore here too. 

Nars Orgasm Blush Review



NARS ORGASM BLUSH £21.00 link 

I finally got my first NARS product. It is probably the most obvious and most popular choice and it is the Orgasm blush. I didn't want to pay the full price for it,  so I was very excited when I managed to buy it from a blog sale for £13! What a bargain! It was only swatched once, but when I opened it it looked brand new, as you can see on the pictures below. 

First of all, I love the packaging- it has a rubbery feel to it and the designs is very sleek. It features a  mirror inside and it is perfect for travelling, as it won't take up too much space in your makeup bag, 

It is a lovely, peachy shade with a lot of gold shimmer and it is nicely pigmented. I didn't expect it to be so shimmery, but I really like the way it looks on my face. It is a very flattering shade and would suit any skin tone. It gives my face a bit of colour and a nice glow. 

Unfortunately it didn't last on my face for too long. After 4 hours I couldn't see it on my cheeks anymore. I really like the formula of it though. It is easy to apply and blend, with very minimal fallout. 

I am wearing no eye makeup :) excuse my tired eyes 

LUXBOX review

I love beauty boxes, but after the "Glossybox fiasco" I unsubscribed from all of them. I have heard about Luxbox before, so I was happy to try it and share my opinion. The first box landed on my doorstep on Monday and I really like it. The packaging is lovely and there is a product variety. I remember getting two body lotions in one box before, well in my LuxBox all the products were totally different and one of them really surprised me :)
 
LUXBOX* £10 + £2.95 P&P link 
Luxbox is a subscription beauty box delivered to your doorstep each month. If you are familiar with the idea of beauty boxes, you will know that every box contains 5 luxury sized samples for you to try our in the comfort of your own home. I really like the fact that there is a variety of products and brands within each box. I love trying skincare and makeup that I have never tried before, it is fun and the surprise element is always very pleasant :)
 
In my July box I received 2 full size products and 3 samples and the content is worth over £35!
The eyeshadow trio by Green People is worth £18.40 itself!

CIATE PAINT POT in shade BIG YELLOW TAXI



This beautiful Ciate Paint Pot is called Big Yellow Taxi* and it is a very bright yellow shade with a creme finish. It is not a neon yellow, so if you are not a fan of fluorescent colours this one will be the right choice for you. The application is streak free and I only needed two thin coats for an opaque finish. I also received a base coat and a top coat from Ciate and I have been using them for a couple of weeks with different nail polishes and they are really good. The base coat is called Underwear* and it is enriched with Lotus Flower to strengthen your nails and nurture the nail bed. Like every base coat, it prevents staining and discolouration of the nail. The Speed Coat Fast Dry Top Coat* gives a nice glossy finish, protects the colour, makes it last longer and prevents chipping.



Ciate Underwear Base Coat* 13.5ml £11.00 link
Ciate Paint Pots Big Yellow Taxi* 13.5.ml £9.00 link 
Ciate Speed Coat Fast Dry Top Coat* 13.5ml £11.00 link


*PR samples

Look Beauty Loud Lips lipstick in Tangerine Cream



LOOK BEAUTY LOUD LIPS in Tangerine Cream* £7.00 link

"Your one-coat route to a super-hot pout. The creamiest, on trend shades to take your look up a whole other notch - best stock up on your one-coat route to a super-hot pout! Tip: One coat should do it, but ensure even more staying power layer up two or three, blotting in between, then dust loose powder over a tissue over the top."

First of all, the packaging- it is a really lovely design that looks like metal, but is very light. I expected it to be very heavy, but surprisingly it is light like a feather :) The lipstick itself is very creamy and non drying, although if your lips are chapped and dry, I would advise you to exfoliate them with a lip scrub and moisturize them properly before you apply the lipstick. They colour is a peachy shade and it is very pigmented. The finish is slightly sheen but looks a bit matte too- I can't quite describe it :)  I also thought it will look more orange, but it doesn't. I love it. You can put one coat on for a more subtle look or build up more layers (2-3) for a bold colour. I like it both ways and I have been wearing Tangerine Cream on my lips all week! It stays on my lips for 2-3 hours and the formula is very light. You can purchase it online or in Superdrug for £7.00.

one layer
2 layers

Jewellery for a lady :)

Hi everyone!
I can't believe it's Monday again! Today I would like to show you  a couple of gorgeous pieces from Wharton Goldsmith. I usually wear costume jewellery, but my husband always treats me to some beautiful pieces made of silver or gold. I like to wear fine jewellery for special occasions  and my collection is growing really fast :) I would be more than happy to receive any of the pieces featured in todays post :) Let's hope my husband is reading this. The flower rings are very feminine and delicate and the daisy bracelet would go with them perfectly. I also like glass beads and wear them on bracelets or on a chain, the one I featured is from Trollbeads. There is  a big selection of colours and designs on the Wharton Goldsmith website here. As a big fan of purple stones, I already own a beautiful Amethyst ring, very similar to the one you can see below and I love it. It is a statement piece and I always get a lot of compliments on it. The white watch would be a perfect gift and looks very classy and elegant. What is your favourite piece? Do you like elegant jewellery?
 

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1.Linda McDonald Silver Secrets Ring £60
2. Linda Macdonald Silver and 9ct Yellow Gold Flowers Ring £89
3. Trollbeads Lavender Stripe Glass Bead £26
4. Rachel Galley Silver & Amethyst Cocktail Ring £520
5. Georg Jensen Silver Daisy Bracelet £270
6.TW Steel Goliath Quartz Ladies Watch with Mother-of-Pearl Dial/Diamond Bezel. £895


Essence Glamorous life and purple glitter top coat

I hope you are having a lovely Sunday. I started my day with some exercise and have got loads of post to write for this week. Also.... Follow me on twitter to be up to date with the weight loss blog project that will be going live soon :) YAY! I am trying to lose 100lbs!
A quick NOTD post today, but I am planning to add another post at night :)


Look Beauty Cool Britannia Limited Edition Nail Pop

Last a week I received this Look Beauty Limited Edition Nail Pop. It is called Cool Britannia and it is inspired by the London 2012 Olympics. It is a a mixture of micro glitters in red, white and blue and gives a very unusual effect and full coverage in just one coat. It didn't chip for 2 days and it looks absolutely gorgeous on the nails! Like any other glitter nail polish, it is a pain to remove but doesn't scratch the surface of the nail as much, because the glitter particles are really really tiny.
 
LOOK BEAUTY LIMITED EDITION NAIL POP COOL BRITANNIA* 10ml £5 here 

"Celebrate the London 2012 Olympics and get gold medal worthy winning nails that will stand out from the cheering crowd with this impressively patriotic Nail Pop.  Packed full with red, white and blue glitter, one coat is enough to give you intense coverage whilst leaving an ultra glossy finish."
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