A pastel dream with a touch of gold and marshmallows

Hi everyone. Since, many of you love my photos and keep complimenting on them,  I decided to share more photography on my blog :) I still want to keep it beauty related, so I prepared a NOTD post, but in a totally different set up. 

I hope you like it.  I will try to challenge myself to come up with new photography ideas for each manicure post. 

Sneak peek of my dressing room / Jewellery Storage Ideas and some news

Hi everyone! I was planning to add this post in the morning, but my internet connection wasn't working :/

We are having some issues with the modem again. Anyway... 

I hope you are having a lovely weekend. I just came back from a  long walk with my baby boy and my sister. The weather is beautiful and I am really enjoying the sunshine and fresh air. 

Barry M Gelly Hi-Shine Nail Paints

Barry M Gelly Hi-Shine Nail Paints £3.99 each

I finally got my hands on some of the new Barry M Gelly Hi-Shine Nail Paints. I checked my Boots card balance and I had over £15 on it!!! I have been buying all baby essentials there to collect points and treat myself at the end of the month. 

We are allowed to use Store points on the spending ban after all :)

Spring/Summer 2013 Gladiator Sandal Trend

I must admit, I've always been a big fan of gladiator sandals. That's why I was extremely happy to see that they are a strong trend for Spring/Summer 2013. The possibilities are endless and the designs presented on the runaways recently are absolutely beautiful! My favourite pair is by Altuzarra and I wish I had slim, long legs and  a healthy bank balance to be able to wear them :) They cots nearly £ 2000.

Etude House Lovely Cookie Blusher in Raspberry Tarte

Etude House  Lovely Cookie Blusher in Raspberry Tarte

I mentioned in my Valentine's Day Photo Diary post that I got more Korean products from my husband the next day. They arrived late, but I was very happy to receive them :) 

One of the gifts was the Etude House  Lovely Cookie Blusher in Raspberry Tarte. 

It is such a gorgeous shade- a bright fuchsia pink with delicate shimmer. It is highly pigmented and blends beautifully. You can see the colour payoff in the swatch below. It looks quite scary on the puff, doesn't it? 

A Classic Holiday Look

I always struggle to find comfortable and flattering swimwear, but I think that I finally have a solution. I found some gorgeous swimdresses for women  and I can't believe now that I didn’t think about getting a couple of them last summer.

The polka dot swim dress I found is from Bonmarché, the UK’s largest womenswear value retailer catering for women over 50 years. You might ask... why is a 25 year old looking at a website aimed at more mature ladies? Well... finding clothes and swimwear isn’t that easy when you are a size 20 as I am at the moment.

Review: Aromatherapy Associates Essential Bath & Shower Oils

Aromatherapy Associates Essential Bath & Shower Oils*  £23.50 

"The ultimate collection of multi award winning bath and shower oils has been incorporated in this sumptuous trio containing 7.5 ml bottles, each allowing for up to three unique bath or shower experiences of Deep Relax, De-Stress Mind and Revive Morning to relax, de-stress and revive your spirits. "

Guest post: Caring for your clothes correctly

"London’s biggest fashion and style extravaganza, the first 2013 London Fashion Week is over. It was a chance for the world’s best designers and up-and-coming stylists to showcase their work, what you don’t see are the people backstage frantically caring for the clothes, ironing and making last minute alterations.

Topshop bargain- Louise Gray Wave Machine Eye Cream Duo

Topshop Louise Gray Wave Machine Eye Cream Duo £1.00 (RRP £8)

"Cream eyeshadows. Blend onto eyelid. Build for more dramatic colour."

Ok, so I ordered this bargain from Topshop during my spending ban, but it was reduced to £1, so I just couldn't resist it. They had free delivery that day  as well :) Bargain! This duo is from the Louise Gray collection and the packaging really caught my eye. I've heard from other bloggers that the full Louise Gray range is reduced to £1-£3 in Topshop at the moment, so make sure to check it out if you get a chance. 

Review: Organic Surge Million Dollar Brown Sugar Body Polish

Organic Surge Million Dollar Brown Sugar Body Polish*  £32.00 

"Organic brown sugar crystals polish away dead or dry skin cells while our super-blend of natural and organic oils lock in moisture to revive and invigorate, leaving your skin glowing with health. Buff your skin to glowing perfection! Organic Surge will donate $1 for every Million Dollar product sold"

More Bourjois Rouge Edition Lipsticks

I reviewed six  Bourjois lipsticks from the Rouge Edition Collection last month (here) and I am still in love with the formula. Today I have four more shades swatched: two nudes, a peachy pink and a bright fuchsia. 

Neom Contentment Candle review

NEOM Contentment Home Candle*  £39.50  available from www.neomorganics.com

"Contentment: A familiar blackcurrant scent that in fact comes from part of the fragrant South African buchu plant. This is combined with spicy nutmeg and warming ginger that works in rain or shine to make you feel simply content.A moment of contentment, of something that feels familiar and reassuring. A comforting scent to surround yourself with if you're feeling tired, overworked or just overawed. A scent that makes you feel you're home."