Nails of the Day - Beauty UK Glam Nails in Aztec

With part of my birthday money I decided to treat myself to some new nail varnishes and came across this brand in Superdrug where they were on offer (3 for £4.99). I got Voodoo (a red with gold shimmer), Gun Metal (silver) and this one (Aztec).

As you can see, Aztec is a bright gold with a subtle shimmer to it. The application was perfect and 2 coats gave enough coverage (but I used 3 out of habit). The picture is the varnish after two days and it lasted well I think! Not bad at all for the price.

Lava nails

This week I painted my nails red and then decided that I wanted to do some sort of nail art so I ended making a red-orange-yellow gradient and then realised that it would look good with black crackle over it. The result:

For this look I used the following polishes:

L-R Barry M Instant Nail Effects in Black, Sally Hensen Double Duty Strengthening Base & Top Coat, Rimmel London Lasting Finish 050 Tangerine Dream, Collection 2000 Hot Looks 29 Big Hair and N.Y.C. Long Wearing Nail Enamel i114A

I started off with my base coat and then used 2 coats of my red varnish. When that was dry I used a sponge to apply the orange varnish to 3/4 of my nail and then to apply the yellow to the tips. I then used the crackle and the top coat to take away the matte effect.

It really reminds me of lava, especially with the black crackle over the top. I love it and it wasn't too hard to create!

Wednesday Wants

It's been a hectic week of university work and I barely had time to do my wants! But I worked it out and here they are..


1) Seche Vite Fast Dry Top Coat - £5.95 from Amazon

I really want one of these! I've seen it all over the blogs I read as well as the forum that I frequently go on. Seche Vite protects your nail varnish as well as helping it to dry. I am desperate to get my hands on a bottle of this. Get yours here.






2) Cute Birdie T Shirt - £18 from ASOS

This T Shirt is so me. I adore the design but I do prefer my t shirts to be tighter than this generally. Anyway I'm thinking the outfit that the model has on but with 3/4 length black leggings and some pumps would be a brilliant spring/summer outfit! Get your T Shirt here.







3) Black Multi Square Abstract Print Scarf - £22 from Debenhams

I am a sucker for scarves and have a ridiculous number of the woolly variety. However, once it gets to spring it's too warm to wear my cosy scarves! I turn to this sort of material/style and I own a couple already. This would make an excellent addition to my collection. Get yours here.






4) Off White Pleat Dress - £46 from Topshop

Not my usual style this one, much more elegant! I think it's really pretty though and would love something like this to wear in the summer when it's really warm. Get yours here.







5) Sketchy Monkey Vest and Short - £20 from La Senza

Spring is an excellent time for new pyjamas with the weather getting warmer and the spring cleaning underway! These pyjamas will help you not overheat during the night and look cute but simple at the same time! Get some here.







6) Stripe Longline Top - £16.99 from New Look

I have a top similar to this already in blue. I got it from Primark last year and loved it but it's wearing thin already. I love the shape of this and purple is my favourite colour! Over some black leggings I think this would look awesome. Get yours here.







7) Coral Seedbeed Bangle Pack - £12.50 from Dorothy Perkins

The colours in these bangles go really well together and I think the whole set is absolutely beautiful. Get yours here.








8) Booja-Booja Raspberry Ecuadorian Chocolate Truffles - £4.98 from Goodness Direct

I had some Ginger Wine Booja Booja truffles at Christmas and they were absolutely amazing. These beautiful chocolates are vegan and therefore dairy free which means I can eat them! They're rather expensive (this pack is only 100g) but they are definitely worth it. I now want to try the rest of the flavours so if anyone wants to buy me a pressie.. hint hint! Get a box of your own here.




9) Pastel Collection - £20 from Models Own

I've not had the chance to try this brand yet and have heard some good reviews. There are a few boxsets on the website that are total bargains and this is the one I want. Pastels are the colours I want to wear when it gets to this time of year! Check them out here.

10) Tonal Spot Red Dinner Plate - £6 from Whittards

I always imagine my own kitchen full of snazzy china from Whittards! I always ramble on about their patterned mugs and teapots but the plates are pretty awesome too. Get one of these here.







Billiesue

Models Own New Polishes

Just a quicky this morning! I saw on the Models Own Facebook page that they've added four new colours to their range so I thought I would let you guys know.

L-R - Pink Fever, Concrete Mixer, Bronze Rage and Blooboo

I've been wanting to try Models Own for a while now and I'm thinking this might be my chance because I'm in love with Pink Fever and Bronze Rage. I've already got a colour similar to Blooboo otherwise I'd be wanting that one as well! You can grab yours here for £5 a bottle.

Billiesue

wednesday wants

Yep it's that time of the week again! Here are the things I wish I could have:

1) Illusion Aztec Nail Polish - £4 from Accessorize

I very nearly bought this yesterday but decided not to after all the nail varnish bargains I got on Monday. The colour is amazing and is multi-tonal so looks very different. The only problem with this one was that the lid is actually larger than the bottle! I expected the bottle to be slightly bigger for the price which may be what put me off. However, the beautiful colour more than makes up for that. Get yours from your local superdrug or online here.





2) Teal Blue Nail Varnish - £1.50 from ELF

I got an email from ELF the other day telling me about their four new nail varnish colours and this is the one that caught my eye. I adore the colour and hope it's not limited edition because I might need some new eyeliners soon and maybe then I can justify a spare £1.50.. if you can justify it sooner you can get it here.






3) China Glaze Crackle Glaze Nail Polish in Lightning Bolt - £8.95 from Amazon

I know.. nail varnish again. I'm totally addicted at the moment. One of my favourites is the Barry M crackle polish and I think that this white version would make a great addition to my collection. Especially for the summer! Get yours here.







4) 50s Dress Big Polka Dot Halterneck Dress - £22.99 from Dresses Tiger Milly

Look at this beautiful dress. I wouldn't even have a place to wear this to but it doesn't stop me lusting after it. I'm thinking red heels and bright red lipstick... Get one here.








5) Skin Sin Body Lotion - £8.50 for 250g from Lush

I vaguely remember trying this when it was still in Lush stores but it was discontinued not long afterwards. It recently became available on the Lush website in Retro Lush. This lotion smells just like cherries which (as I keep mentioning) is my favourite fragrance. Get yours from here.






6)Brain Tablets Necklace - £10 from Shottle Bop

 I think I could do with some of these brain tablets "For when your brain don't work proper, and all your thinks are wrong". Maybe this necklace would give me some luck when I'm taking exams? Or maybe not. But it is pretty! Get yours here.







7)Easy Smokey Eye Gift Set - £14.25 from Eyeko

A bargain set which costs 20% less than buying the products individually! This comes with a mascara, liquid eyeliner pen and an eyeliner pencil with two colours. All products I would use over and over again! Get yours here.







8) Russell Howard Ladies College Tour T-Shirt - £15 from Russell Howard Merchandise Site

This isn't really a want.. more like a have because I bought it this morning! I was so caught up getting my Ocean Colour Scene and MCR T shirts that I didn't think of the other gig I went to that week... Get yours here.







9) Disney Alice In Wonderland DVD - £12.99 from Play

After seeing my friend's Disney DVD collection I have realised that mine is pretty rubbish! A lot of my Disney films are still on VHS but I actually don't have this one at all. Which is weird because I love Alice In Wonderland! Get your copy here.







10) Ladies Bobble Jumper - £16 from Peacocks

So simple and yet so cute... I love this jumper. I'm thinking skinnies and pumps for a simple and slightly emo look! Get yours here.
















What are you guys wanting this week?
Billiesue

Nail Varnish Bargains!

So I needed a bit of retail therapy yesterday and I had a bit of money so I wandered into the local TJ Hughes while I was in the shopping centre doing my food shop. I ended up in the make up section and found myself the most fabulous bargains that I just had to tell you about.

These little glitter polishes (7ml) were £3.99 for the 6. They're not a known brand name (in fact I've thrown the box away and can't remember what the name was!) but they look awesome nonetheless. I love my glitter nail varnishes and these have huge chunks in as well as the small bits of ordinary glitter. They are each a different colour as you can tell: pink, silver, green, blue, purple and gold. The varnish is almost clear but with a hint of colour. They will make great top coats I think!

CCUK 103 White and Bourjois Paris 11

These polishes were both 99p each. The CCUK Diamond Gloss attracted me because I don't currently own a white nail varnish and have wanted one many a time for nail art designs. It is a very plain white but at 12ml for 99p I think it's brilliant. The Bourjois Paris colour is fabulous. I already have a sort of tangerine coloured varnish which is bright and in your face. This orange is totally different, a nice pastel shade with a shimmer to it. This bottle is 8ml.

L-R 018 Rose Orchid, 247 Opal and 040 Dancin'

These were 49p each for 8ml. A bargain for such good quality stuff! Rose Orchid is a very pale pink with a slight shimmer to it. I've got it on my toenails at the moment and it's a very pretty nude colour. I know I already had a white in my basket but Opal is much more than just white. It is impossible to catch it in a photo but it's a gorgeous "opal" colour with a purple/blue shimmer. Dancin' is another neutral colour but this time a pale brown with a slight shimmer. Good for those days when I'm not feeling so daring.

NYC i114A and i104A

99p each again for 13ml. i114A is a nice pastel yellow with a shimmer (the bottle isn't dirty but it was hard to get the price label off!). I already own a bright yellow but this one is a nice pastel shade which will be good for summer. i104A is a very sheer varnish which is mostly just blue shimmer. I tried it out last night and it is my favourite of the bunch! I'm glad because I picked it up and put it back a few times, unsure if I would like it. It has a quality which makes it excellent in sunshine because it is a different colour each time the light shines on it.

Kubiss 31 and 62

I've never heard of this make before and I suspect it's a cheap one, similar to MUA at Superdrug but these colours grabbed me. They were 99p each for 9ml. Shade 31 is a really nice lime green colour, totally different to any of my other greens and again, perfect for summer. Shade 62 is a yellow/orange colour with a shimmer to it. Really nice.

Rimmel London 60 Seconds 340 Torrid and 530 Star Dust

Last but definately not least we have these Rimmel London polishes. I love this brand and already have a few colours. These were also 99p for 8ml. Torrid is not as red as it looks in the photo above. It's a deep chocolatey brown with lots of shimmer. I tried Star Dust last night and love it. It is a light gold with lots of shimmer and looks great with my Barry M Nail Effects over the top.

I also got 2 little tubs of lots of different jewels to use for nail art for £1.99 each but my camera died before I could take a photo! The woman at the counter said to me "oh are you doing a nail art course?" and I had to explain that no, I was just addicted to nail varnish!

I do love a good bargain.
Billiesue

Weeks Wants!

Time for this weeks wants! I actually started writing this yesterday but I forgot all about it and fell asleep so I'm finishing it today instead! There is no theme this week so these are just bits that I've found during the last 7 days.

1) China Glaze Knotty Nauticals Anchors Away Collection - £46.93 from Amazon

Look at these pretties! I've seen these on lots of blogs recently and really want some of my own. They are perfect colours for the summer. Get yours here.




2)  Etchy Heart Knit Jumper - £21.99 from New Look

While spring is on its way, it's still cold enough to wear jumpers! I think this one is really cute and girly in an understated way. It's lovely and I think I would get a lot of wear out of it! Get one here.









3) My Chemical Romance T Shirt - £13.99 from Amazon

I couldn't afford a T Shirt when I went to see My Chemical Romance last week which is a shame because I love having a T Shirt from each gig I go to. I think I'll be getting one of these even if it is too late! You can get one too from here.



 



4) Ocean Colour Scene Mosely Shoals T Shirt - £18 from MAM

Same reason as above for this one! I'm definately going to be getting one of these when my money goes in! Get one from here.









5) Love Solid Perfume - £7 from Lush

This is an absolute must have for me! I absolutely love this fragrance and have the small sample vial from when it was in B Never. It is also the same fragrance as Love soap from a few years ago and Fizzbanger Ballistic from the current range. Cinnamony, appley goodness mmm. Get one here.











6) Winnie The Pooh Tea for One Teapot - £18.75 from Whittards

How pretty is this? I always drink tea on my own so a teapot for one is perfect for me. I love the shape of it as well and it is a bargain at £18.75 instead of £25! Get one here!









7) Crayon Pen - £3.99 from I Want One Of Those

Major love for these pens! Just look at them, they are amazing. Get one for your own from here.








8)Gothic Mickey Mouse T Shirt - £60 from Disney

Gothic and Disney, not two words I would usually put together! This T shirt is just amazing. I love the diamantes that make Mickeys face, I love the colours and I love the grumpy look on his face! I do not however love the price.. get one from here.






9) Peace Studs Belt - £9 from Claire's

I love this belt a whole lot. It appeals to my inner hippy! I wish I could head down to Claire's and snap one up but I can't. You guys can though!







10) Betty Rouched Bow Brown Leopard Ballerina Pumps - £22 from Accessorize

I used to be addicted to different designs of Ballerina Pumps and the addiction never totally left me. How pretty are these? They would be perfect in the summer with some skinny jeans and a nice floaty top! Get a pair from here.







Is there anything you're desperate for at the moment?

Billiesue

Current Nails!

I did my nails last night before bed and fancied black, what with me regressing back into a 16 year old emo and all! My addiction to nail varnish won though this morning when I decided it looked a bit boring and wanted to liven it up a bit. This is Stargazer Black Nail varnish with OPI Katy Perry Collection Last Friday Night on the tips. This is the first time I've used the Katy Perry varnish and I was surprised at how much the blue came through when it was over a black base coat as most of the swatches I've seen just look silver. I quite like this look, the glitter being just on the tips makes it look a lot more sophisticated than it would have if it had been all over the nail. I had one small problem with this design in that the Katy Perry varnish was peeling off like glue even after a clear ELF topcoat. It was easily solved by putting some more topcoat on and bringing it over the top of the nail.

Billiesue

Christmas Gifts at Superdrug

"It's too early for Christmas!" I hear you cry! However many people prefer to do their Christmas shopping early and many people like to plan their Christmas shopping in advance (I am one of those people!). I picked up the Christmas gift guide from Superdrug today so I thought I'd tell you the best bits in my opinion.

Accessorize Nail Wardrobe - £9.99
This cute box includes nine different nail varnish colours and is perfect for any girly girls, teenagers and ladies. I love the design of the box and it is 3 for 2 as well.

Glee Nail Polish/Lipgloss/Glitter Trios - £4.99 each
Here we have trios of different types of make up in bright colours and with lovely Glee themed packaging. These are perfect to make up addicts that are also obsessed with Glee.

Glee Lip Balm Duo - £2.99
Two cute lip balms in a Glee themed bag. Brilliant for stocking fillers or smaller gifts!

Colourworks Smokin' Look Book - £5.99
I have never used any make up from this brand so I don't know what the quality is like. I love the idea of these "get the look" boxes though and I think the price is really good. This box contains 3 eyeshadows, 1 eyedust, 1 glitter eyeliner, 1 mascara, 1 double-ended applicator and a step by step guide. It is also available in other colours.

Sweet Snuggles Fleece Blanket - £4.99
These are so cute and look warm and cosy. I don't know how big the blankets are or how thick they are either but I think they would be a perfect gift for a girly girl!

Toy Story 3D Buzz Lightyear Bubble Bath - £5.99
Toy Story is a big hit with the kids again now, just like it was when I was little. When I was little I would have loved to get this for Christmas! It seems a wonderful present to make bathtimes more fun for the little'uns!

Baileys Truffles Share Box - £3.99
A firm christmas favourite and something that nearly any adult will love to receive! Not a bad price for 150g either!

Lynx Dark Temptation Duo Set - £4.99
It may seem obvious to buy the men in your life a Lynx set but in my experience they always love them! Dark Temptation is one of the best smelling Lynx sprays in my opinion so this is a perfect gift.

The ELF Cosmetics Christmas Range 2010

This morning I logged into Facebook to find that ELF Cosmetics had released their Christmas range! I'm going to show you my most wanted pieces.

Eyes

Party Eyeshadow Palette
I love the colours in this pallette and it's a bargain at £3.50 for 6 colours! I've tried ELF eyeshadows before and they're really good quality in my opinion.

32 Piece Eyeshadow Collection
Look at the pretties... the range of colours in this looks amazing and again, excellent value for £9!







Nails

I really want all of the new nail varnish colours! L-R on the top are Metal Madness, Party Purple and Golden Goddess while on the bottom are Twinkle and Glitter Glam. At £1.50 each they are truly bargains and the quality is not bad either from the ones I have tried!

I don't use face makeup like foundation and bronzer but there are many more products on the ELF website at http://www.eyeslipsface.co.uk Have a look! :)