Thursday, 30 June 2011

NOTD: Isadora "Dolce Vita" with Konad



It's been ages since I used my Konad kit - I've almost forgot how to do it! I prefer the chunky patterns as they seem to go on best. This is 2 coats of "Dolce Vita" which is an ok creme but it is a bit streaky in its application, with Konad pattern in China Glaze "Emotion", which is one of the best metallic polishes ever. I slicked on a coat of FastForward top coat over the top.

I am gearing up for the 5k run on Sunday - it's in aid of Cancer Research UK. Please consider sponsoring me, here is a photo of some of my pink running gear and my race number! You can sponsor me online via JustGiving:

http://www.raceforlifesponsorme.org/memberssupport

Tuesday, 28 June 2011

NOTD: Glitter French manicure


I really fancied something sparkly but after spending ages rubbing off the Nfu-Oh flakie polish I didn't want to do a whole-nail glitter. So I did a glitter French mani! This is Rimmel Whitening Polish with Isadora "Sparkling Ice" which is a very fine holographic glitter. I struggled to capture the sparkle here - it is insanely sparkly but it doesn't seem to translate to the camera... I will try and get a photo in sunlight tomorrow. Very fresh and light, perfect for cooling off in this weird warm humid weather we are experiencing just now...

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On Sunday, I am doing the Race for Life in aid of CancerResearch UK along with my colleagues at work. I am doing it in the memory of my Auntie who passed away from cancer last year. The monies raised on the website go straight to the charity. I will post my Race for Life nails on Saturday night (the theme for Race for Life is always pink) and I will hopefully have some funny photos of us all in our costumes on Sunday!

If you would like to donate towards a very good cause (every penny counts, no donation too small!), please visit our JustGiving page:

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Sunday, 26 June 2011

NOTD: Isadora "Pink Lemonade" with Nfu-Oh "49"


After breaking the vacuum cleaner while tidying the house I finally had time to put on new nail polish! I looked for the Accessorize one but it's gone missing, I think that a certain kitten may have knocked it off the table then batted it behind something...

So I did this layering instead! Hot and tropical and just what I needed after a day of rain... This is 2 coats of the Isadora whick is a hot coral pink and 2 coats of Nfu-Oh topped with FastForward top coat. It's hard to capture the beauty of this, I just love the duochrome flecks in the Nfu-Oh's!

Friday, 24 June 2011

NOTD: No 7 "Golden Palms"



Yes, your suspicions are right - I did wear my funky 'French' manicure all week! And I have had sooooo many positive comments from people who wouldn't normally notice my nails. I really liked the concept but next time I will make them more abstract.

But by today it was looking a bit worse for wear so I took it off and put this on as I am stuck again in Duke Nukem Forever. I got "Golden Palms" about maybe a month ago with one of those £5 No 7 voucher you get from time to time in Boots. That means you pay £1 for a £6 polish so not bad!

I want to love "Golden Palms" but, I don't. This is 3 coats with FastForward top coat and I can still see my nails underneath... The shimmer is lovely but this puppy needs to be layered to achieve it's potential. The formula is good though, it slicks on with minimal fuss and no messy cuticles. The colour is kind of similar to Sinful "Color Scare" but with larger glittery bits. But it's not going to make it into the Hall Of Fame. That's OK though as I've got a killer Accessorize nail polish I've been meaning to show you so this gives me the excuse to change my nails again for Monday!

I also got a free b.right! skin care set from Benefit with this weeks Grazia magazine! I have been wanting to try these out since they came out but dreaded the price tag for taking a gamble. I will give this set 1 week then review it for you! How cute is the packaging though???

Anyway, I am off to track down the kitten outside as it's past his bedtime, then I will get some icecream and me and him can read my Grazia magazine together on the sofa! :)

Thursday, 23 June 2011

Review: Simple Kind to Skin Moisture Boost Hydro Mist


I recently acquired a new moisturiser from my fave skin care range Simple (review to come next week), which happens to have a complementary facial spritz. As summer progresses I am getting more tanned and more dry, so I got the facial spritz as well to try! And I am glad I did!

If you've never tried a facial spritz before, all you basically do is spray it on your face and decolletage. That's it. What you should look for is a nice fine mist, with no heavy drops. Beauty geek faves are Evian or Dermatologica Multi-Active Toner. If you're into the natural thing, bottle up rose water in a spray bottle and use that!

Anyway back to the review. This has the same flat 'non-perfumed' smell that most of Simple's products do. It's not a bad thing, as the products are made for sensitive skin which usually doesn't like perfume! It mists nicely, so no big drops or anything. It says you can use it over makeup, but I wouldn't do that if you are using powder or mineral makeup. Over my foundation, which happens to be Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua, it settles very nicely without disturbing any of my makeup.

It feels very soothing and cooling when you mist it on, especially if you like me sit around an air conditioned office all day. It doesn't feels sticky after it dries either. It's my new desk must-have product along with my hand cream and cuticle oil! It really does gives you that enviable dewy glow... Just lock it away at night time!

Simple Kind to Skin Moisture Boost Hydro Mist is on offer just now at Superdrug for £3.99 so get there before everyone else does!!

ALSO...

Check out Vakkerlakk's Yatzy Manicure! How cute! I grew up playing Yatzy on rainy days inside the summer cottage during school holidays and I still take it out if I am unhappy :)