Valentine's Day - Dress For Your Date

Whenever a holiday like Valentine's Day comes around, it just gets me in a good mood. I almost feels like I have a project to work towards, in a weird way. This year is my year to plan everything and I'm feeling the pressure. What should we eat? what do I wear? Presents? The thought process is endless for me.

So here are a few of my favourite outfits, separated by the type of Valentine's you might be having. 


Casual Date

This could be a chat over coffee or a cinema date , but a casual date should be simple but accessorized perfectly. I'm thinking quirky animal prints, maybe a bit of leather and some gorgeous jewellery to smarten it all up. 

1. Jack Wills Anchor Pattern Sleeveless Dress
2. Warehouse 3D Flower Detail Necklace
3. Jack Wills Radford Nail Varnish
4. Mango Saffiano Effect Tote Bag
5. ASOS Gold Plated Chain Bracelet
6. ASOS Maximum Flatform Loafers



Dinner Date

For me, a dinner date outfit needs to take his breath away. A sexy slip dress under an oversized coat and dainty jewellery will distract him from the menu and ensure the focus is on you. 

1. River Island Black Lace Insert Slip Dress
2. Oasis Long Drape Coat
3. ASOS Limited Edition Crystal Charm Necklace
4. Lime Crime Opaque Lipstick in Glamour101
5. Kurt Geiger Labrea4 White High Heel Sandals
6. River Island Gold Crystal Heart Repeater Tennis Bracelet


 
Long Term Lovers
 
This was probably the most difficult to create an outfit for. This is for those couples who have been together for a while now that use Valentine's Day to remind themselves why they love each other so much. I don't care what you say, for me, lingerie is an outfit that should be planned for special occasions.

1. Ann Summers Nataliya Ivory/Black Cami Suspender
2. Warehouse Pretty Stone Studs
3. St Tropez Skin Illuminator in Rose
4. NARS Satin Lipstick in Honolulu Honey



Also, Love Honey do an amazing range of Gifts that will go perfectly with this sexy number.

I Heart You Nail Art

I've wanted to get back into my nail art stride again for a while now and up until now, I have to admit, I was a little hesitant. 

But I've bitten the bullet and decided my first branch into nail art again will be inspired by Valentine's Day. Because who doesn't love a bit of romance. 

I applied a layer of Nailtiques Formula 1 as my base coat, followed by two layers of the fabulous Pillow Fight from Ciate. 

I then took a curby grip and dotted into Kiss Chase to create a heart shape on my chosen nails. Running it diagonally across one way, then the other to create that heart shape. 

I then decided to add a little sparkle with Confetti onto alternate nails. 

Quite a simple nail art session tbh and I love the finishing look. So pretty and very appropriate for Valentine's Day. 

What do you think?

Spa Find - Conditioning Scalp Mud Review*

I have heard of a lot of hair products but never a scalp mud. And that's why when Spa Find sent me their Conditioning Scalp Mud to try, I was more than intrigued.

The mask is creamy and thick with a rich floral scent that my hair loves!

After using this Scalp Mud for a few washes, I noticed that my hair was a lot shinier and softer. Not only that, the condition after I dried it was great too. 

But I've got to say the biggest difference was how long my hair lasted without getting greasy from using the mud. Usually I'm a shower ever day kind of girl, but with this mud, I can go a few days without water touching my hair. Impressed indeed. 

You can get this Heavenly Hydration Conditioning Scalp Mud from Spa Find

Make Them Shine - Ciate Glitter

I saw this look on a fashion edit in a magazine last year and ever since I haven't got it out of my mind. 

It's quite a simple look really but I think it's just beautiful. 



I took my favourite base coat from Nailtiques and applied a layer. 

Then it was time for some serious glitter. I took Party Shoes from Ciate and applied 2 layers of this onto my nails. Then sealed with my Speed Top Coat.

Simple, but stunning in my view.

What do you think?

Renunail - My Nail Transformation

Over the last few weeks I have gone on a journey to longer, prettier nails. 

Fed up of wearing falsies and making jokes about how (not) gorgeous my chewed up stubs looked, I wanted to finally take on this bad habit and nip it in the bud.

This is where Renunail comes in. 

The Dr Lewinn's Renunail Original Nail Strengthener eliminates peeling, flaking and chipping whilst working on nail strength, growth and health. You start the process with 2 layers of Renunail on your first day, followed by 5-6 days of 1 layer. Once the week is up, you remove with nail varnish remover and start the process again over the next 4 weeks. You should leave your nails for a 2 week break in between months.

So here is my before and after... Pretty impressive I think

As well as Renunail just generally being amazing for your nails, for me as a nail biter, the ritual of adding a layer every day and seeing them grow so fast really helped with stopping chewing on them. 

I would showcase my nails to everyone I could and soon started painting them. Now I can't get enough of my new, healthy and long nails. Everyone has noticed how nice they look now and I feel so much more like a girl now. 

I can't recommend Renunail enough. If you're a nail biter like me or your nails are suffering in the cold weather, then give Renunail a go. 

I got my nail-saving bottle from Lookfantastic

Silver Band Nails with Ciate

I am obsessed with doing my nails atm. 

One. I love picking a new colour, sitting myself down and having a half hour quiet session doing my nails. It's like meditating.

Two, it helps with my nail biting. I haven't chewed on my precious ten in over a month now and painting my nails not only reminds me of how pretty they are long, but when I get a bit fiddly and stressed out, I can pick the nail polish off rather than biting my nails. Problem solved.

So my latest manicure uses a brighter shade than my recent colours of late. A baby pink from Ciate with a silver french tip on my feature nail.

I always, always, always put a base coat on when I put a new nail polish on. I'm currently using the Nailtiques Protein Formula 1, created for flexible and brittle nails. It has left my nails so strong after just a few uses and my once bendy nails are now as hard as, well, *nails*. 

I had to do 4 layers of this Ciate nail polish to get an opaque finish. I'm putting this down to the fact that it's a light shade but Ciate polishes dry fast and don't smudge easily so this is a non-issue really. 

Silver glitter from Locket then goes onto my ring finger and is sealed in with the Ciate Speed Coat. 

I wonder what my next meditation session will hold. Feeling creative.