NOTD: Chester Street and Changing Tides

Oh what a surprise I am sharing another Nails Inc polish. Today I am sharing with you Chester Street from Nails Inc and Changing Tides from Sally Hansen. 

Chester Street is a pearly nude shade which is really pretty it is similar to Porchester Square. I decided to apply Changing Tides on top as I wanted a bit of sparkle. Changing Tides is a gorgeous pink glitter with bits of blue and silver glitter running through it. I really liked this combination of colours.

Chester Street is a really pretty nude shade and I would recommend it if you are looking for a nude shade. I really love the glittery shade and I think it works really well with the nude shade.

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NOTD: Optic Wave

I mentioned this nail polish a couple of weeks ago that I got with a Colgate toothpaste and today I thought I would share with you what it looks like on the nails. On a side not the toothpaste is really good although slightly unusual. 

This colour is a gorgeous shade of blue which I instantly fell in love with. When I painted my nails I was slightly disappointed that the finish was matte but I got over it quite quickly as I loved the colour so much. Like most Nails Inc polishes, this one applied evenly and only needed two coats. It lasted really well and as soon as it started to chip, I re- painted it again. This is a true testament to how much I loved the colour as I don’t normally re- paint my nails straight away with the same colour. 

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NOTD: The Boltons

Today I am going to be sharing another NOTD with you. This week’s NOTD features another Nails Inc polish as you will probably know these are my favourite nail polishes to wear. 

The Boltons is a metallic red shade. It is quite a festive shade and I didn’t really realise until I had it on my nails just how Christmassy it looked. I really like the Nails Inc Gel Effect range and I have a few polishes in this range. The formula is slightly thicker than the other polishes but this doesn’t seem to affect the drying time too much. I probably could have got away with just one coat of this polish but I always do 2 just to be on the safe side. The Gel Effect polishes last really well and I only really change them because I am bored rather than because I need to. 

I will be wearing this so much over the festive season as this is the perfect shade of red. I think it would look really good with a gold or silver glittery top coat.

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Colgate and Nails Inc Freebie

Everyone loves a good freebie and this one is really good. 

Today I wanted to share a really amazing freebie with you. In Boots when you buy the Colgate Max White One Optic you get a free Nails Inc nail polish. As you are probably aware I love Nails Inc polishes so I couldn't miss this. The toothpaste is expensive at £4.49 but if you look at as the price of the nail polish then it is much better as Nails Inc polishes are £14. Toothpaste is something we all use so it doesn't harm picking it up as I knew I would actually use it. There are 3 shades to choose fromOptic Glow (a pale pink), Optic Flame (classic red) and Optic Wave (blue). I chose Optic Wave as I love blue polishes but I don't have that many in my collection and this was an unusual shade of blue. Most of my blues are either bright blue (think Nails Inc Baker Street) or really pale blue (think Barry M Blue Moon). I'm looking forward to trying this out at you will see it in an NOTD. 

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NOTD: Fiesta

Today I have an NOTD for you. I am using Nails Inc Fiesta which I got in Marie Claire a few months ago. I have been really enjoying switching the colour of my nail polish recently 

As you know I love pink polishes and this is a lovely shade. It is a dark pink which is my favourite type of polish to wear. I am a huge fan of Nails Inc polishes, they have a great formula; opaque in 2 coats. They are long lasting and will last up to a week without chipping. 

I really liked this colour and I am glad I picked it up I do have others similar to this shade but not from Nails Inc.

On a side note I am really loving Nails Inc’s rebrand they have changed the bottles and they look a lot more high end now the only downside the new bottles don't match the others in my collection!

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March Favourites (2015)

Today I am going to be sharing with you my favourites from this month. I can’t believe how quickly time is going I only have two months left of my first year of university.

My first favourite is the Collection Illuminating Touch Concealer. Many brands have a YSL Touche Eclat dupe available, I have only tried a couple of these but this one is my favourite. The pen style is not my favourite as it can be quite messy but I think this concealer is really good. The consistency is perfect for an under the eye concealer; it isn’t too thick that it settles into fine lines but it is thick enough that it does over a bit of coverage. I like using this under my eyes as it really brightens and wakes up the area.

Next favourite is the Max Factor Wild Shadow Pencil in Caramel Rage. I really like eyeshadow pencils as they are so quick and easy to apply and are perfect for mornings when you are in a rush. I haven’t tried a lot from Max Factor but when I first used this I instantly fell in love with it. The pencil is very creamy so when you are applying it, it doesn’t drag on your eye like some eye pencils do. This dries really quickly and lasts all day. I love the shade as pale, it is a gorgeous light brown/ bronzey shade. I use this on days when I have to apply my makeup really quickly as this is very quick and easy to apply and looks as if you have put in more effort than you actually have.

When I tried the Collection All About The Eyes Palette from the Little Mix Collection I was instantly impressed with the quality of the shadows. All of the shadows in this palette are really well pigmented. I have been reaching for this days when I have more time to apply eyeshadows. All the colours are really wearable and there is not a single shade in the palette that I don’t use. My favourite shades are Sunkissed, Dazzling Brown and Cocoa Dream. I think this palette would be really handy if you were going away for a weekend as there is a variety of different looks that you can create and the palette is really compact.

I have been wearing the Essence Lipstick in Natural Beauty pretty much every day this month. I am completely in love with it. This is a great natural shade as it is only slightly darker than my natural lips. I love shades that are fuss free as I don’t need to worry about this fading and leaving patches on my lips. I love wearing bright lips but I hate reapplying as I often forget and depending on the lipstick you can look a bit strange if you don’t reapply. Although I have not been massively into the Kylie Jenner lip craze for me this is the perfect shade to achieve that look as it doesn’t look strange with my pale skin like a lot of nudes can do.

My last favourite is the Nails Inc Gel Effect Polish in Uptown. I love Nails Inc polishes but this has got to be one of my all-time favourites. It is a gorgeous dusky pink shade which I think looks absolutely stunning. I think it is quite a sophisticated colour and I have repainted my nails with it quite a lot. I am also really enjoying the Gel Effect formula from Nails Inc, it gives a really glossy, shiny, smooth finish which is my favourite finish in a nail polish.

What have been your favourites this month?

Prettylittlefashionista xxx

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NOTD: Uptown

Today I sharing an NOTD with you. I think this has quickly become one of my favourite polishes. It is from the Nails Inc Gel Effect Range and I picked it up in a set in TK Maxx. The set had six shades in it and they were all from the Gel Effect Range and it only cost £22. The shades in the set were Uptown, The Boltons, Grosvenor Crescent, Piccadilly Place, New Oxford Street and Old Bond Street. 

Uptown is a lovely dusky pink shade. I fell in love with this colour as soon as I saw it. It is a great neutral shade as it isn’t too bright. For me this is better than a lot of the nude shades as this goes well with my pale skin.  I think this shade would look great all year round. This shade looks very sophisticated and I really enjoyed wearing it and I can see myself reaching for it a lot in the future. 

This is the first Gel Effect polish I have tried from Nails Inc and it didn’t disappoint me. The polish was very shiny and had a gorgeous glossy finish that I love. The application is great it only needs 2 coats for it to be fully opaque. I found that it was very long lasting and it probably would have lasted longer if I hadn’t had to peal off that annoying plastic that you get on eyeliners. 

I really like the new packaging that these polishes have I feel it makes them look more high end. I also like that the lid now matches the shade of the polish.

I would definitely pick up more of these as I think they are great. I have a £5 off voucher for Nails Inc so I would love to hear your shade recommendations?

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Marie Claire Magazine Freebie (April 2015)

I do love a good magazine freebie especially when it is full-size Nails Inc polishes. As I have mentioned before Nails Inc is one of my favourite nail polish brands and I love when magazines offer them as a freebie. 

I am trying to cut back on buying nail polishes as I have so many, but I couldn’t resist such a bargain although I was pretty restrained and only got 1 shade.

There are 4 shades on offer and they are all very spring appropriate. The one I picked up is called Fiesta which is a gorgeous bright pink. The other shades are Fizz (a pale pink), Fashion (a lovely lilac) and Festival (a pale nude).

I’m hoping I’ll be able to find Fashion as that is the only other shade I am interested in as I don’t have many lilac shades in my collection. I’m not too keen on Fizz as I don’t very often wear pale pink shades. I probably won’t get Festival either as I find nude shades really hard to wear as they often don’t look right with my pale skin.

Which shades will you get?

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NOTD: Nails Inc Argyll Street

I have another Nails Inc polish to share with you this week I bet you are getting tired of seeing Nails Inc polishes on my blog but they really are my favourite. 

I got this a while ago as part of their lucky dip offer that have. Argyll Street is a really interesting colour and nothing like anything else I own. It is a grey/black colour that is sparkly. In some lights the sparkles look green. I am absolutely in love with this shade it is quickly becoming a favourite of mine. 

It is so different from what I would normally choose but I think it looks really pretty and I like how in different lights it looks a different colour. It is really long lasting as a lot of Nails Inc polishes. If you can get your hands on this shade then I really recommend it.

What have you got on your nails?

Prettylittlefashionista xxx

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Nails Inc Haul (February 2015)

I am a massive fan of Nails Inc polishes and I have quite a collection now. I like to get them when they are on offer or free in magazines. A few weeks Nails Inc were offering their lucky dip offer. They have this every so often and you can get 7 polishes for £19.50 which is a great deal. It is quite exciting as being a lucky dip you don’t choose the colours which means it’s a great way to try things that you might normally pick up. 

The first one I got is Richmond Terrace which is plumy/brown shade something I wouldn’t normally pick up but I am looking forward to trying it out. Next is Chester Street which is a really pretty beige colour with grey undertones. Next is Great Tichfield Street is a pretty champagne/ gold colour. It looks to be similar to Westminster Abbey although it is slightly lighter. 

The gorgeous purple sparkly polish is Royal Opera Arcade. I think that this will make a gorgeous top coat I can’t wait to try it out. Something I am not usually a fan of is matte nails I prefer a glossy finish. The shade Gatwick is a matte red I will try this out as I remember when I used Illamasqua’sFaux Pas I actually quite liked it. The next shade Roland Gardens which is a metallic red shade. I have a couple of these sorts of shades already. The last shade I got was Franklins Row which is a gorgeous purple shade with glitter running through it. For some reason it reminds me of space. 

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NOTD: Nails Inc Tate

Today I am sharing with you another Nails Inc polish. I really do like Nails Inc polishes I have bought some more recently which you will see in a haul next week.

I love the brushes of Nails Inc polishes they are wide which makes it easy to apply. Some of the darker shades you can get away with wearing just one coat but I always like to do two. I find that they last a really long time as well usually a week although this chipped quite quickly but that was because I did a lot of cleaning. 

I got the shade Tate with Glamour magazine in December. Tate is a really gorgeous red shade. It is quite a dark red which makes it perfect for winter time. I think Nails Inc do reds really well as I have quite a few from them. You’d never realise how many different shades of red there are. 

I think this shade would look really nice with glitter on the top so I might try that out next time.

What have you got on your nails?

Prettylittlefashionista xxx

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January Favourites

Today I thought I would share with you what I have been loving this month. I haven’t done a favourites posts in a while but this year I am going to try and be more organised with my blog so I will have time to write and post favourites posts more often. 

My last 2 favourites I have been using together. The Makeup Revolution Iconic 1 Palette is a really good quality palette. I have enjoyed experimenting with the different shades in it. It’s hard to pick a favourite shade as I love most of them but my most used shades are shade 2, 4, 6, 9 and 11. My last favourite has been the Real Techniques Eyeliner Brush which I got in the Nic’s Picks set. This is an angled eyeliner brush which is quite small which means you can be quite precise with it. I have been using it to apply black eyeshadow (shade 11 from the Iconic 1 palette) to my upper lash line. I have been really enjoying how that looks and I have been doing it on a daily basis. 

This month I have worn the nail polish Marylebone Mews from Nails Inc a lot. I don’t very often choose to repaint my nails with the same colour as I have a lot in my collection but this one has barely been off my nails. I like this colour as it is very unique and I have nothing like it in my collection. It is a really pretty grey that has lilac undertones. 

I have been really loving the ELF Baked Blush in Pinktastic. This is a gorgeous highlighter which I apply to the top of my cheek bones. I use the Real Techniques Setting Brush to apply it and it gives a lovely sheen to my cheek bones. It is really long lasting and I can still see it even if I’ve been wearing it for hours. 

The next favourite is unfortunately not available anymore but I still wanted to mention it as I have fallen in love with it. The Body Shop Glazed Apple Shower Gel has quickly become my favourite thing to use in the shower. It smells amazing and whenever I use it my whole bathroom smells of it.

What have been your favourites?

Prettylittlefashionista xxx

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NOTD: Marylebone Mews and Westminster Abbey

I got Marylebone Mews in a Glamour magazine when they were giving away free Nails Inc polishes. Marylebone Mews is a really pretty grey with lilac undertones. It is a very unusual colour and I don’t have anything like it in my collection. 

I really liked the colour and I decided to add a gold accent nail and I chose to use Westminster Abbey. I only needed 2 coats of it and it lasts well over a week before it started chipping. Westminster Abbey is a gold colour but it is very interesting to look at because it has flecks of other colours in it so in different lights it looks different. 

I really liked this colour combination and I have really enjoyed wearing Marylebone Mews I have repainted my nails with it a couple of times. I think it makes a nice change from the normal colours on my nails as it is not something I would normally reach for.

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Winter Essentials

 Today I thought I would share with you some of my beauty and random winter essentials. In the past few days it has been very cold so I thought now was the perfect time to share my essentials that I reach for when the weather is colder.

First thing is body butter, I use body butters and lotions all year round but in winter I use them a lot more as I find my skin is a lot drier. The one I have been reaching for is the Sanctuary Body Butter. It is so moisturising and the smell is amazing. I love applying this after I have had a shower in the evening as I can smell it for ages after applying it and smells so luxurious that it feels like I am at a spa. 

For me hand and foot cream is essential especially when the weather is windy like it has been as my hands get so dry. My favourite hand cream to use at the moment is the Yes To Carrots Hand Cream this has a lot of natural ingredients such as carrot seed oil and sweet potato. It has a light scent and it leaves my hands feeling so soft and not at all greasy. I apply this throughout the day but I really enjoy applying it before I go to bed as when I wake up my hands are lovely and soft.  The foot cream that I have been using is Soap and Glory’s Heel Genius this is quite a thick cream so I apply it overnight and wear fluffy socks so it can absorb and my feet feel very smooth in the morning. 

I change my nail polish all the time so my favourites are always changing. At the moment I am loving Nails Inc Marylebone Mews and OPI’s Diva of Geneva. 

The Body Shop Chocomania Lip Butter has been a favourite of mine for quite a while but I especially love it during the winter as it is very thick and hydrating. 

During the winter months I like to use a thicker moisturiser and I am currently really enjoying the L’Oreal Triple Active Day Moisturiser. I find that this really helps to moisturise my skin. I like this moisturiser as although it is thick it sinks into the skin really quickly and does not leave my face feeling greasy. 

My favourite lipstick to wear at this time of year is the Revlon Lip Butter in Candy Apple. It is the perfect sheer red which I feel comfortable wearing during the day. It is really hydrating on the lips and isn't too bright.  

Now for some random favourites. At the moment I am obsessed with the Nescafe Millionaire’s Shortbread Mochas I love a lot of these Nescafe sachets but these are my favourite at the moment. Hot drinks are a must for me all year but especially when it is colder. During the winter I love curling up in the evening and watching DVDs or reading a book. I have just finished The Last Anniversary by Liane Moriarty and I really enjoyed it. I got quite a lot of DVDs for Christmas so I am making my way through those on my watch list is Maleficent and Oz the Great and Powerful. I am also making my way through the True Blood box set and I am loving it.

What are your winter essentials?

Prettylittlefashionista xxx

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Wishlist #15- Christmas Gift Set Edition

One of the things I love about Christmas time is the amazing beauty gift sets that are available. Each year I am blown away by the different sets on offer and I also want to buy the whole of Boots. The gift sets are usually great value for money and they are a great way to try out a variety of products from a brand. Today I thought I would share with you some of my favourite ones available. 

First up is the Soap and Glory The Next Big Thing (£60). Each year Soap and Glory release a massive gift set with some of their bestsellers and each year it is one of the Boots Star Gifts so it gets discounted usually to less than half price which is the best time to buy it. Hopefully they will do the same this year as this has some great products in that I really want to try. 

Next we have the Benefit Cheeky Sweet Spot Box O'Blushes (£29.50), this gift set is amazing value for money it has all the Benefit box blushes in and one boxed blush costs £23.50 so you can get them all for such an amazing price. This would be a great way to try them all out and I will definitely be getting this. 

I have fallen in love with Sanctuary Spa all their products smell amazing so I would love to have the Eau De Toilette (£16.50). All the Sanctuary products have a gorgeous scent so I would love to be able to spritz myself with it. 

Next is a lovely set from Nails Inc (£42), it is a set of 6 of their gel effect polishes. I am a massive fan of Nails Inc but I have not tried their gel effect polishes but I would really love to try them out as I really like gel effect polishes such as the Barry M Gelly Hi Shine polishes. 

As I mentioned above I love the smell of Sanctuary Spa (£18) products I have become what some might called obsessed. This gift set includes 2 diffusers, 2 candles and a room spray. I love the smell so much that I would love to be surrounded by it all the time. 

The last gift set is an eyeshadow palette from Soap and Glory (£16). A girl can never have too many neutral palettes can she? I haven't tried too much from the Soap and Glory makeup line and this palette looks really good. I have had my eye on their eyeshadow quads but they are £10 which seems a lot for 4 eyeshadows but £16 for 10 eyeshadows is much better value.

Which gift sets are on your wishlist?

Prettylittlefashionista xxx

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NOTD: Hanover Square

I got this polish in this months Glamour magazine. They have 4 shades to choose from I got all 4 as it is a great deal as each polish is worth £11 and the magazine is only £2. The shade I am sharing with you today is Hanover Square.  

I believe that this shade is exclusive to Glamour magazine as I could not find it on the website. I would describe this colour as being a deep burgundy colour that in some lights can look black. I quite liked wearing this colour as it is different from the usual colours that I wear. I think this is a perfect colour for autumn/winter. This lasted pretty well and it would have lasted longer if I hadn't bought some makeup. I bought a few eyeliners and they had that annoying plastic around them which is really difficult to get off so my nails ending up getting chipped. 

What have you got on your nails at the moment?

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Magazine Freebies: Glamour Magazine December 2014

This months Glamour magazine has some amazing freebies in it. They have a card from the Body Shop which is worth £3, £15, £100 or £1000 which is great as I have my eye on some of the new Christmas products so to get some money off is always good. There is also a card for 20% off at H&M. 

Now onto the actual freebies in the magazines. This month Glamour magazine has 4 Nails Inc polishes on offer. The colours are Hanover Square, Wigmore Street, Marylebone, Mews and Tate. 

Hanover Square is a dark burgundy which I am wearing on my nails right now and I will be posting about it next week. Wigmore Street is a really pretty purple. Marylebone Mews is an unusual colour it is a grey which has a hint of lilac to it. Tate is a classic red colour which I love. The magazine is only £2 and each nail polish is worth £11 so it would be rude not to pick up all the shades as you can get £44 worth of nail polish for just £8. 

I am really looking forward to trying these polishes out. Did you pick up any of these polishes?

Prettylittlefashionista xxx

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