NOTD- starting again

Hi everyone, 

I get many compliments about my nails in my NOTD posts, but most of the time I use fake nails to get a nicer effect. I don't even wear the fake nails to be honest, it is purely for my blog and to please your eyesight :) and mine obviously. I don't want to damage my nails with strong nail glue, so I use eyelash glue instead and it keeps the fake nails in place for a couple of minutes, it is enough for me to take the pictures and when I am done I just peel them off. I know... it sounds crazy :)

I recently filed my nails down to nothing, because I want them to become stronger, so here they are... my tiny, short nails with a glittery manicure. I used 2 nail polishes from the OPI NYC Ballet Collection: Don't Touch My Tutu and Pirouette My Whistle.  I am also using OPI nail Envy every day to make my nails stronger.

Accessorize lipsticks in shades Besotted and Head Over Heels

Hi everyone. 

When I heard about the new Accessorize makeup range I was very excited, but unfortunately my local Superdrug stores and even the bigger ones in Glasgow don't stock most of the products. The only thing I managed to find was a baked blusher, that I reviewed here. The prices are very affordable and I wish I could find the eyeshadow palettes somewhere :(

I received two Accessorize lipsticks recently and I am in love with the unique packaging. It is totally different than anything I have seen before.  I received shades 3- Besotted* and 4-Head Over Heels*. They are both very pigmented and the colours are gorgeous, but if I don't apply a lip balm first they are more on the dry side. The finish they give when applied on their own is matte, but I used a lip balm first to make them work for me. On the first picture you can see me wearing Besotted with a little bit of a Clinique lip gloss on top of it and I think it looks really nice this way. The colour stays on for over 5 hours! I don't think I've ever had a lipstick on for such a long time without reapplying.

Although I am not impressed with the formula on its own, I really enjoy wearing the lipsticks on top of a lip balm or topped up with some lip gloss. They cost £4.99 and you can get them in selected Superdrug stores. Have you tried Accessorize make up? What are your thoughts?

A cute little purchase

I really wanted to share some pictures of this lovely handmade scrabble cushion.

I bought it from Stacey from www.beautebelle.blogspot.co.uk and I absolutely love it.

Stacey is a very talented girl with an amazing blog and I would definitely recommend checking it out.

The cushion is very well made and the attention to detail is incredible. It looks lovely  on my living room sofa!

5 Ways to Stay Mentally Fit When Dealing With A Long Term Injury

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Getting on the fitness train can be tricky, but staying on it is often harder, especially if you go too hard too soon. This approach usually results in an injury, meaning all your hard work feels like it was for nothing. Long-term injuries make it even worse, and you might be out of the game even longer than you think. A lack of activity is enough to drive anyone wild, which is why you need to know how to stay mentally fit when dealing with your injury. 

Homemade avocado and banana face mask

Have you ever tried homemade face masks? They are brilliant and easy to make. My favourite one is avocado and banana. Both fruits are full of goodness for your skin, avocado is highly moisturising and nourishing and banana is full of precious minerals that will benefit your skin. You can also add egg yolks, olive oil, yogurt or vitamin E. It is up to you, be adventurous! If there is any leftovers, freeze them and thaw anytime you need a face mask. This little skin treat leaves my face soft and nourished, gives it  a lovely glow and it is 100% natural! Use organic ingredients to make sure there is no nasty preservatives in them! I usually keep it on for 10-15 minutes for best results. Are you going to give it a go?