Fall Nail Varnish

Hello my lovelies! I'm going to be reviewing this Gelly Hi-shine nail varnish by Barry M, in the shade plum!

Firstly, i want to comment on the actual colour itself! As with all the other colours in the range, 'Plum' is absolutely beautiful! It a very deep blue toned purple, which i feel is really great for autumn into winter! 

As you've probably heard blogger after blogger rave on and on about the finish of these nail varnishes, i won't dwell on it too long, but they're definitely worth the hype! You could definitely get away with one coat (although i do advise you use two) and you'd be left with shiny (comparable to gel) nails! They apply so easily to your nails, which adds a real professional touch, because your not left with tell tale novice streaked nails! 

In terms of the packaging, i think it could be better, its just like other Barry M nail polishes, but with a different type of lid. However, for the price the packaging is perfectly adequate! 

If your looking for a cheap but good quality nail varnish, you should definitely try out this range from Barry M (or any of the ranges for that matter) as they're top quality!

I think, used along side some rose gold jewelry, a thick cardigan or parka, and some brogues, you'd look perfectly styled for Autumn/Fall!

Leanne :) xx

8 Summer Nail Varnishes

Hello my little lovelies! Welcome to a jam packed August!!! Today I thought I'd Share with you my top 8 summer nail varnishes! I hope you enjoy! I've tried to pick a range of brands, but if I was to choose one brand that i had to buy forever it would definitely be Barry M, they're really pigmented and quite cheap!

From Left to right: Barry M- Peach Melba, MUA- Koala Bear, Rimmel- Breakfast in Bed, Max Factor- Diva Violet, Models Own- Utopia, Barry M- Satsuma, Nails inc- Warwick Avenue, Barry M- Greenberry. 

Remember to stay tuned for more posts throughout August!

Leanne :)xx

Barry M Gelly High Shine Nail Paints

Hello my lovelies! A short review today! Enjoy!

I was browsing through Superdrug last week, and i came across these bright Barry M nail varnishes!

 I've tried some of the darker Gelly range, but i really wanted to tryout some of the summer colours! I picked up Green berry (left) and Satsuma (right). 

I love the range in general, as they apply really nicely, and in my opinion you can get away one coat if your in a hurry! My favorite of the two, is green berry... I've actually heard that is a dupe for one of the China Glaze ones, which are more expensive! I've already tried out both of these colours, and they seemed to last around 4-5 days with no chips, baring in mind i didn't but a top coat on i think that is pretty good going!

Once applied the nails look soooo glossy without a top coat and in my opinion look like your wearing gel nails! 

I really love all the Barry M nail products, and if your a newbie, i'd definitely recommend for you to give these a go!

Leanne :)xx

O.P.I Bargain!

Hello my little lovelies!

So i was having a browse round good ol' Poundland, and stumbled upon a beauty bargain! I found O.P.I nail varnishes in Poundland, for £1?!?! Wow. 

They are the Shatter nail varnishes, and i'm pressuming they're last season because 1. they were in poundland and 2. the colour shout autumn. 

I got 2 shades, a shimmery purpley burgundy colour (Super Bass Shatter) , and an dark foresty green with glitter in it (Shatter the scales).

I can't wait to try these, they look really good and for a £20 discount i can't really complain! I'd defenatly go check out your poundlands, they often have a good bargain, i've seen all sorts in, from Maybelline mascaras to O.P.I!

Ps: sorry for the really bad photo quality

I hoped you enjoyed todays post guys!

Leanne :)xx

Mini Beauty Haul

Hello my little beauties! Last week i did a spot of makeup/beauty shopping, and picked up a few bits and pieces. So i thought i'd share what i bought with you, i've been trying out these bipits over the past week so i'll give you my thoughts so far!

Please excuse the awful photography and dodgy looking hand!

DermaV10 Sea Salt Spray: I bought this from pound land, bargain! It smells good, and does the job, but i think it leaves a crispy residue in my hair, which is a disadvantage, and currently i'm not sure if i will repurchase this because i have tried better. But my hair is pretty dead so that's maybe why it turns my hair crispy? 

Mint Fresh Baby Lips: So far i LOVE this! Its really moisturizing, and smells great! I have noticed a huge difference, and my lips feel much more nourished. I would recommend all the baby lips, they're fantastic! Available HERE

Argan Oil: Again another bipit from pound land, i find alot of bargains there! i can't review this as i've only used it once, but i did notice a slight difference!

Sleek Blusher Pomegranate: As you probably saw in my last post, this was my purchase of the week so i will link that post HERE. i love it, its heavily pigmented. Available HERE

Colour Show Maybelline Nail Polish-  Urban Coral: Now this isn't for me, i bought it as a gift, and therefore haven't tried it... But i do LOVE the colour! Available HERE

Hoped, you liked todays post guys!
Leanne! :)xx

2013 Favourites!!! :)

Now where do i start? Yeah, 2013 was one heck of a year! It seemed to pass by within the blink of an eye. 2013 was the year for beauty, as my obsession for all things makeup grew (it sounds so swish saying that, seems like only last week, oh what a wonderful sense of humor i have tehee!) And, just a quick warning, this isn't a full review of each and every product just an overview!

Skincare:

• No7 cleansing water £9.00
• Clearasil Daily Clear Superfruit Oil and Shine wash £4.99
• Nivea Cleansing face wipes £2.99 ( not photographed)
• Simple Moisturiser £3.99
• Soap & Glory Hand Food £2.50/ £5.00

Makeup:

• Real Techniques Stippling brush £11.99
• Real Techniques Expert Face Brush £9.99
• MUA Undress Me Too palette £4.00
• MUA Felt Eyeliner £2.00
• Barry M nail polishes in general £2-£5.00 

Bath Time:

• Soap & Glory Breakfast Scrub £8.00
• Lush space girl £2.25
• Pecksniffs shower gel £12.00

Random:

• Right guard 72h deodorant £2.29 (not photographed)
• Next Adore perfume £10 (100ml)

Okay, so i hope you all had a great year, a great Christmas , and a good start to 2014! What are your favourites?

Leanne :) xx

This or That Beauty Tag

Okay, so this is a post that we are both contributing to! Yay! Abbie's answers are in purple And Leanne's answers are in light blue.

Makeup

  Blush or Bronzer:   Definitely I'm naturally quite tanned anyway so i tend to use bronzers as definition Blush, i   hardly ever use bronzer as i find it looks a bit strange as i am so pale.         
  Lip gloss or Lipstick: Lipstick easy! Lipstick, lip gloss is too sticky, my hair always ends up sticking to it :L
  Eye liner or Mascara: I'm going with eyeliner, as i think you can create a better definition! Eyeliner, i agree, it     makes more of an impact!
  Foundation or Concealer: A high coverage Foundation? Can i say that? It will double up as concealer too! I       think foundation, because i sometimes use mine as concealer also.
  Neutral or Color eye shadow: Neutral, you can wear it on an everyday basis! Neutral
  Pressed or Loose eye shadows: Pressed! It doesn't get all messy! Pressed, yup i end up making a big mess   if its loose!
  Brushes or Sponges: Brushes, i especially love the Real Techniques ones! Brushes, i never use a sponge

Nails

  Long or short: Long but neat I actually think they look better when they're quite short

  Acrylic or natural: I think acrylic looks nice for fancy occasions, but natural for everyday. Natural
  Brights or darks : Dark for winter, lights for summer! Bright colours, like pastel blue and purple. I think they         look really pretty!

Body

  perfume or body splash: Perfume for winter, fruity body splashes for summer! I prefer perfume, because its       usually a lot stronger and stays with you all day
  lotion or body butter : Body Lotion It depends, you can get so many nice scents in body butters, but i prefer     to use lotions because they seem to be easier to apply
  body wash or soap : Body wash, soap can clog up your pores! Definitely body wash, i never use soap ever! 

Fashion

  jeans or sweat pants: Jeans! Jeans for going out somewhere but sweatpants for lounging because they're         super comfy!
  long sleeve of short: Short Short
  dresses or skirts: Dresses, there more roomy! Dresses
  scarves or hats: Hats they cover bad hair days! Scarves, i don't think hats suit me
  studs or dangly earrings: Studs! Studs, dangly earrings get in the way and can get uncomfortable
  necklaces or bracelets: Statement Necklaces Necklaces, i agree
  heels or flats : Flats Flats just because they're comfier, although heels can look nice too
  jacket or hoodie: Hoodies! Hoodie

Hair

  curly or straight: Textured! Leanne that isn't one of the answers! I prefer straight on me, but curly hair can look   really nice on others
  bun or ponytail: Bun Long ponytails look nice
  bobby pins or butterfly clips:Bobby Pins, or 'hair grips' in the UK Bobby pins
  hair spray or gel : Hair spray Hair spray, i've never used gel
  long or short :Long Long, but short hair can look pretty
  light or dark :Light and dark, it depends! Personally i like dark hair, but both can look nice
  up or down : Down! Easy peasy! Down

My Beauty Wishlist

Hello my little beauties!!! So this post is going to be my 'beauty wishlist', as its getting super near to Christmas i thought i'd write a quick list, of 5 beauty items that i like the look of! Okay, so lets get this party started!

1. The Real Techniques core collection brush set.

2. Rimmel Stay Matte Powder

3. Rimmel Apocolyps

4. Red and gold glitter nail polish

5. Maybelline Baby lips

I know this was only a short post, but none the less, its the bipits and bopits i want.. 

          Leanne :)xx

Top three festive polishes

Hello my little beauties! Christmas is getting ever closer, and its nearly time to paint our fingers ready for the Christmas day celebrations, i like to do my festive nails around the 21st of December, and then touch them up on Christmas eve! 

Okay, so this posts about my 3 Favorite festive nail polishes! Firstly, i want to apologize for the blury-ness of the photo, this was the only way i could get them all in shot sorry! On with the post!

3. No7 Stay Perfect Nail Polish:- Millan

Despite how this looks in the bottle, one coat and your set, its perfect for the one coat lovers, The brush is extra wide and you can nearly fill your whole nail with one swipe. Its a soft pink colour, with lot's of silver sparkle, perfect for the festive season. I love this, but sadly i won't be wearing this over Christmas as the other two have piped it to the post. Its rather pricey though! I have a feeling this has been discontinued as i can't find it on the Boots website, but i came across a glitter nail polish that looks absolutely beautiful, so i will link that here. I think i might have to make a sneaky Pre-Christmas purchase!

2. Unbranded Red Nail Polish with flecks of Gold glitter

I'm sorry that this is completely unbranded and i can't find anything like it on the internet. But i couldn't leave this out of the post! Basically, its a light cherry red nail polish, and gold glitter mixed together and i love it. I don't exactly know how gained this, so that doesn't help either! But i did come across something pretty cool from Amazon that i thought i'd link as a replacement (2 out of 3 replacements! How rubbish am i? Eurgh). Its two nail art pens, one gold and one red, with glitter and the works, i don't know how good they are but i'm thinking about buying them, so if i do i'll probably write a post. Anyway, they're available here.

1. Barry M Glitter Nail polish:- Amethyst Glitter

Okay, so this one, i don't have to find a replacement for! You can buy the actual thing! And let me tell you its worth £2.99. As you can see from the picture above, that the glitter is mostly pink, teal and gold glitter, it shimmers like a disco ball! J One coats plenty for a quick coat, however  I prefer 2-3 coats to make it look nice and filled! I'm going to try doing ombre nails with this over the top of a black polish, and if it works this is going to be what i'm wearing on christmas day! All very exciting i know! Barry M are a great budget brand for nail polish and  make up! Available Here.

So i hoped you liked this post, on all things polished! Tell us in the comments your top three polishes! We'd love to know! 

Leanne :)xx