Pathetic fallacy

I haven't done a simple swatch in a while so here is OPI - Emotions, it is part of the Liquid Sand collection that I am obsessed with.

It was a dull, rainy day and I had recently got this for £3 at TKMaxx so thought what better time to try it out. I used one coat and wasn't too impressed with the texture and the coverage but with another coat it looked great. 

This is one of my favourite colours from the collection, it seems to change in every light. It also looks quite smart without the boring classic black colour. 

It is a fine base coat for more nail art - which I did on top. 

This polish didn't seem to be a nightmare to get off cuticles - or take off all together. I didn't stain which you would expect so that was a nice surprise! 

Basically, I love it you should buy it. (But not full price - we all know the bargain are out there) 

xox

XOXO Gossip Girl...

After finishing watching the entire Gossip Girl series again I obviously had to create a nail tribute. 

I used: OPI - Natural Base Coat, Sally Hansen - Plum Luck, Sally Hansen - Top coat and Born Pretty Store Glitter. 

The picture really shows how the Born Pretty Store glitter looks in the sun - it is so nice, makes the detailing really stand out. It also shows how good the Sally Hansen top coat is - makes any polish so shiny. I love it!

This Sally Hansen colour is gorgeous, even better because it is a TKMaxx bargain. Definitely going to be wearing this one more. 

I am absolutely loving the shape of my pinky nail - shame the others aren't long enough for that shape yet. 

Also, the clean up of my middle finger is so bad, it went horrible all in my cuticle and I couldn't get it off without ruining the whole mani so I got over it! 

Not sure what designs will be happening next week - need some nail inspo! 
A direct link below to purchase your own born pretty store glitter. 

http://www.bornprettystore.com/hexagon-nail-glitter-dust-powder-noble-sheet-decoration-colors-p-785.html
xox

Birthday gifts!

I was so spoilt this year! A post of all my gorgeous new nail related birthday gifts.

Cool nail beads from my flatmates, cuties. They are 'Bourjois Paris' I am intrigued to see how they turn out when I use them - haven't tried anything like it! Has anyone tried these? What did they think?

From my wonderful mother. TKMaxx Sally Hansen beauties. The picture just doesn't do the colours justice they are amazing. 

(From left to right)

610 Red Zin

640 Plum Luck

419 Hidden Treasure

530 Back To The Fuchsia (one of my fave nail names) 

Also TKMaxx bargains, L'Oreal polishes. Really like the L'oreal colour I have so I'm sure I will love these too. The nude looks really pretty - a girl can never have enough nudes.

(from left to right)

690 Amazon's Flare

790 Raven's Dream

320 Charmed, I'm Sure

335 Mystery

168 Gorgeous Gold

So thank you to my mama if she reads this. Very grateful!

This was a present to myself today. I went into lush, not to buy anything in particular. I've heard so many good things about this cuticle butter - I couldn't not get it. Felt guilty until I used it. No regrets! Definitely recommend it. Smells 
lush!

This was a gift from my boyfriends parents which was very lovely of them. It smells so good too. I really like the fact it isn't really sticky like a lot of hand creams, it soaks in well. It has earned handbag must have! 

Last but most definitely not least... Another present to myself - it was only £3 so again I don't regret it. My other nail box is full. Excluding the boxes that I hadn't brought to uni (too many polishes) I absolutely love this TKMaxx buy, so pretty.

As you can tell I love TKMaxx. I have my mum to thank, she has taught me how to shop well and find all the bargains.

An amazing birthday with lovely people and wonderful gifts. Thank you to everyone. And thanks if you pursued this post and read this far down!

xox