Monday 29 October 2012

Myleene Klass Nail Wraps

Now I am not the best when it comes to nails. However, you might have noticed that Ashleigh is a bit of a wizz when nail art is involved. Me? Not so much!

I always have to have nail polish on at all times as I personally cannot stand a bare nail. It just doesn't look right on me. Nail wraps have suddenly burst onto the scene this year and I've always been a little curious to try them. So I decided to try out the Myleene Klass designs to see what all the fuss was about!

 

The process was a lot more simple then I thought. You literally just peel, stick down and file off the edges so it fits your nail perfectly. It did take me a little while and I'm not going to lie - up close they weren't the neatest. But I thought for a first attempt I did ok.

 

Best of all they went perfectly with my Halloween costume!

 
Shannon x

Autumn Beauty Wishlist

Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Even Finish Foundation link
Bobbi Brown Rich Caviar Eye Palette link
Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Cream Shadow link
Nars Blusher in Sin link
Illamasqua Lipstick in Magnetism link




So along with a new wardrobe and skin regime I think that it's only fair to add some Autumnal accents to your make-up bag. There is a lot of hype about the Bobbi Brown Long-wear range, and I'm desperate to try the foundation and a few of the cream shadows, especially berry noir. As for the palette, well it's just beautiful.
This Illamasqua lipstick is everything I want in a lipstick right now. Berry tones are very season appropriate (will that ever change?) and as I've never tried anything from Illamasqua before I may just have to make this my first purchase.
Nars blusher in Sin is a lovely berry tone with gold shimmer, perfect for teaming with a berry lipstick.

How many times do I want to say berry?

Hope everyone has enjoyed their weekend. I know Shannon has already posted about our Halloween costumes, so here is a quick look at the nails I did!


 
Ashleigh x

Autumn Wardrobe Wishlist

Pom Pom Beanie - Accessorise link
Leather Biker Coat - Zara link
Karki Jeans - Topshop link
Cardigan - Topshop link
Paisley Dress - Topshop link
Checked Shirt - Monki link
 
So I have officially cracked out my winter coat. Not that I'm complaining, I actually love autumn, and winter too! It's comforting knowing I will be able to hide under chunky knits and tights for the next few months! Above it what I've been eyeing up recently. Luckily I have an upcoming birthday so a few of these items may have to go on the present list which is already preeetty long...awhoopsie.
 
 
Ashleigh x

Sunday 28 October 2012

Spooktacular Halloween Shenanigans

Like many of you, last night myself, Ashleigh and our closest friends decided to dress up in scary (and not so scary) Halloween costumes and descend upon Cheltenham to cause mischief.

I am not really a fan of the old facepaint as it tends to get smeared as the night wears on and I end up looking totally ridiculous. I decided to go for the very unoriginal idea of 'Catwoman'. You can never go wrong with a pair of skintight, wet-look leggings and a lace peplum top!

Myself and fellow Catwoman - Elizabeth Maj
 

Ashleigh however, being the little creative make-up wizz kid that she is, decided to recreate the iconic Lady Gaga 'Zombie Boy' look from the Born This Way video. Original, damn impressive and utterly terrifying at the same time! A couple of the other girls got in on the act as well. How good do they all look?

Ashleigh - Born This Way
 
 
Ridiculously good right?
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
Happy Halloween guys!
 

Friday 26 October 2012

Autumn Skincare Wishlist

Ren Glycolactic Radiance Renewal Mask link
Hydraluron link
La Roche-Posay Hydraphase Intense Masque link
Emma Hardie Amazing Face Cleansing Balm link
Aesop Parsley Seed Cleansing Mask link


We are now well and truly into autumn. This can only mean one thing...a new wardrobe :) (We will come to that in a later post!) It does also mean that my skincare routine needs to be stepped up a notch...or two. Now I'm no skin care mastermind. In fact I know very little about it. All I know is that I need to put more effort in. 
I've heard amazing things about the Emma Hardie cleansing balm. I went in to Space NK the other day to take a look and it smells and feels divine. Come payday this will be mine.
There are quite a few masks on this wish list. Mainly because I don't own any! Again I have heard good things about all of the above (apparently the La Roche Posay mask is a dupe for the Origins Drink Up Intensive mask, although I haven’t tried either so I could be lying!) 
Finally if your looking for an extra bit of hydration during these colder months, then Hydraluron could be the answer. Free from all the paraben nasties and aims to help moisturise, plump and smooth your skin.
Hope you all have a good weekend lined up. Me and Shannon are going dressed up for Halloween tomorrow evening. I'm sure there will be photos to follow!

Ashleigh x