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

Photo by Tamar Willoughby

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.