I have let my nail art game down over the last few months, so I decided that I would start up again with the help of a nail colour wheel and nail art dotter from eBay.
My first project I knew would be something to do with flowers. So I picked 3 colours, set aside some time and got down to some serious nail art.
For this I used Barry M, Ciate Pillow Fight and Rimmel.
Starting with Pillow Fight for a base.
I then took my dotter, drew an X with my Rimmel and then made a star to get neat petals all the way around.
Finishing with a yellow dot for the middle of the flowers and a slick of a clear top coat.
And there you have it, super summery nails in 3 easy steps. Not a bad start I reckon.
Is anybody else out there as obsessed with the colour yellow as I am?
Yellow coats
Yellow bikinis
Yellow shoes
& Yellow nails....
I found this Barry M nail polish on Xtras for super cheap, so I couldn't help myself. It's really bright, creamy and super yellow! Perfect for summer.
I'm thinking some sunflower or daisy nail art will go down beautifully this summer and this will certainly be used for it. What do you think?
I did one of these types of posts when I first started blogging last year and my make up bag has changed a lot since then. So I thought I'd walk you through the products that get me out the door and ready for the day.
Base
Nivea Rich Moisturising Day Cream, Rimmel Stay Matte Primer
I love to keep my skin moisturized especially with putting make up on daily, but it's quite hard to find one that doesn't sit heavy on the skin and leave it oily. I picked this Nivea one up from Boots the other day and I really liked it. I've always liked Nivea and this addition to my daily routine is great as it's light and non-greasy.
I'm obsessed with Primers, I have tried loads but I find the ones with silicone in to make my make up look blotchy within a few hours. This is why I like the Stay Matte Primer from Rimmel so much. It's smooth and doesn't feel like a layer too many before my make up application.
Face
Real Techniques Expert Face Brush, L'Oreal CC Cream Anti-Fatigue, Rimmel Stay Matte Transparent Powder, TOPSHOP Kabuki Brush, Benefit Boi-ing Concealer, Miss Sporty So Clear Concealer
Too many products to probably talk about in this part so I'll just highlight a few of my favourites.
I've tried the Anti-Dullness and Anti-Redness CC Creams from L'Oreal so I thought I'd switch it up and try the entire collection by picking up the Anti-Fatigue version from Boots. It gives me the right coverage without feeling too heavy and brightens my every growing bags under my eyes.
I've moved away from full on face powders but I've always stuck my Rimmel when I want to banish the shine. So this Transparent powder is great as it's not too heavy for my skin and also rids my skin of shine.
Colour
Bellapierre Mineral Bronzer, Barry M Blusher, Primark Face Brush, (I have no idea what the other bronzer is, I just know it's fab)
Oo, I love this BellaPierre Mineral Bronzer! It's something I like to get out when I'm going for a night out or cocktails with the girls. It adds a little highlight onto my cheeks with it's subtle golden shine. This Barry M blusher is lovely too, the pigment is really strong so I only have to use a little bit to get the colour I want.
Eyes
Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette, MUA E1, E2 & E3 Make Up Brushes
I've been using my Basics palette on a daily basis recently. I use the shimmer in the inner corner of my eyes, apply a base and contour for a subtle smokey eye.
Rimmel Scandaleyes Mascara, Helen E Brown Eyeliner, Barry M Liquid Liner
Brows
Maybelline Brow Drama Mascara, Rimmel Eyebrow Pencil
It's all about the brows and recently I've been trying to make my eyebrows as naturally bushy as possible. I use these two combined to firstly add shape with the Rimmel Pencil, followed by the brow mascara to almost make my eyebrows a little bit more 3D.
So that's it, everything I use to get myself ready. If you have any make up bag posts, leave them below. I'm looking for some good make up to add to this collection.
It started with 'why don't you wear blusher like you used to in your Facebook profile pictures'
Elliot had obviously been stalking my Facebook and liked what he saw. I have in recent months toned down my blush, not for any reason, just kind of happened I guess.
So when I took a trip to Boots the other week, I stood with Elliot and asked him to point out which blusher he reckons would suit me best.
He picked out this Blusher from Barry M and after a few tries on my skin, I was convinced and a purchase was made.
This blusher has really grown on me now, going from a rather bronze coloured blusher from Sleek to this much bolder pink has given my make up a new lease of life.
Thanks Elliot, I think your taste is getting much better
