Barry M Gelly Hi Shine Nail Paint

Hi there!

I'm having a bit of a 'brights' moment now that the weather is finally starting to brighten up. now the clocks have turned back its definitely time to start playing with brights and I can't wait!

After purchasing Barry M's Rose quartz (finally) after a long time of lusting after it i also picked up this beauty; Gelly Hi Shine nail paint in Passion Fruit 407.

This is a gorgeous bright colour for spring and summer and great for nails and toes. It's one that seems to go with everything and any occasion, and I've had tonnes of compliments!

It's one of the good ones; requires 2 coats for opacity and is easily applied with the brush (although I do prefer Essie brushes as they are wider - I'm lazy).



Please excuse my messy application, I was in a massive rush on Sunday night painting them before I was out like a light ready for Monday morning! So they're definitely not my neatest but you can still appreciate the colour.
The photo above was taken without flash in natural light and the photo below was taken with a flash; you can see its a lot redder than the initial picture and it does change in different lights/





This has lasted pretty well considering the usual lab testing (chemicals and equipment normally means chips and cracks in polish). It's still on as I'm writing this late on Wednesday night and I'm only changing it now as I'm itching to try another polish! Fickle thing I am.

I've seen and heard so much about the Gelly Hi Shine range and I found it so hard to pick just one colour. I have a massive list of others I'd love to try particularly the nudes, pastels and other brights - basically the whole range!

Which colour is your favourite? Any recommendations?

I'm sure I'll be back to pick up more before the offer ends.....

L xxx

Maybelline The Eraser Eye Perfect and Cover Concealer

Evening All

It's hump day finally! It's feeling like a long week for me. I'm just chilling out post gym and very achy already. I dread waking up in the morning for the pain.

A while back when boots had 3 for 2 on I needed to pick up a few bits. The third thing I wasn't sure what to get so when I saw the Eraser Eye Perfect and Cover concealer I decided to give it a try. I'd heard a few good reviews

I was intrigued by the instant anti-age claim as I was hoping this would help prevent under eye creasing. The concealer comes in 6 shades with different tones. Annoyingly my store only had 3 so I settled for the shade light which to be honest is too dark for me for a concealer and too yellow toned.

The applicator is a soft sponge. Which although it's not the most hygienic it is aimed for the aims so isn't going to be getting as much bacteria as concealer used on spots. I do find product is wasted a little though. 

One thing I really love about this concealer is how light it feels on the skin and how easy it is to blend in. It feels almost air whipped on the skin and not at all cakey but still provides great coverage.

bare skin

where I apply the concealer

fully blended

with full make up

I do think even though I prefer concealer to be a bit lighter (I should probably try fair) it does blend really well under the eyes and doesn't settle.

I can't put my finger on it but there is something I don't like about it. I think it's the yellow tone. As something that is targeted for under eyes to have yellow tone doesn't seem right as peach or pink is usually used for dark circles and to brighten but maybe that's my personal opinion.

I like this concealer but it won't be a repurchase for me. I find the applicator a little pointless, it's soft but I still have to use my finger to blend and it's just not as good as other concealers I have. It does crease on me after a few hours. I find most concealers do but as this is aimed to be instant anti-age it disappointed me.

If you are after a lightweight feeling concealer this may be one for you to try.

Love M

xxx

Superdry Wishlist

Evening All

Lately I've been finding myself really loving a brand and loads of there pieces so I thought over the next few weeks I'd share a few of the brands I'm loving at the moment. 

I'm currently finding myself constantly eyeing up Superdry! I've been loving a zip up hoody lately as it's so easy to wear for this hit and miss weather. I also seem to have been preferring a laid back style lately. I love skinny jeans, trainers and a hoody.

I love Superdry for it's amazing hoodies, casual tees and cute shorts. I was also surprised to see so many pretty dresses and some amazing make up when I was browsing the other day so I thought I'd share some of my latest lusts with you.

The hoodies retail for £49.99 and I absolutely love this iced purple colour! I love the fit of these!

This top retails for £27.99 and I love the slouchy fit of it. I really want this for summer to pair with my boyfriend cut shorts.

I'm literally in love with this top. Amazing colour, lace sleeves and a sheer back! It's so pretty, I need it. 

Another pretty top! I love the detail at the top and it has a open back. I love tops like this for the summer and this would be perfect for my holiday especially in the evenings.

I'm eyeing up this for summer. It's so simple but the cut looks so flattering. I really want more white for summer!

I really want more thin jumpers for spring/summer for when the evenings get cooler. I love simple stripes and the stars on this one!

Another thin jumper. I love the colour on this one and think the fit of these our really flattering. Perfect for hiding any post bbq bulge!

I really want some shorts in this style. I love the detail of the pocket colour matching the piping around the pockets. They come in a variety of different colours and on the model they cover the bum cheek. fingers crossed they'd actually cover my bum. Shorts that show the cheek aren't for me!

The colour of this skirt immediately drew me in. How amazing is it for summer. Plus I love anything lace!!

I love the skirt and blazer in this photo! Again the skirt has lace detail and I love it in white. The blazer is cut to nip in at the waist is something I really need.

Amazing make up wasn't something I expected to see in superdry. The colours in it are amazing and it's so pretty. I don't think I could never bear to use it.

The lipsticks drew me in straight away. I loved the amazing pigmented colour when I swatched them in store. Especially the coral shade called Flamingo. The packaging is super cute too!

Are you a superdry fan? I can't help but love it lately!

Love M

xxx

 

Illamasqua Skin Base

Hey all

Today I'm feeling sorry for myself. I'm so hungover after an impromptu pint last night turned into a bit of drinking. Work today wasn't fun!

For me flawless skin is something I always want and being oily skinned, pale and freckly and having quite spotty skin lately it's not been easy to achieve. A fair few months back I picked up skin base on a whim. I'd heard good things and wanted to try a new foundation.

At first I didn't get on with it. I'm used to applying foundation with my expert face brush or buffing brush but couldn't get on with it. It was just looking streaky and not blending in. I asked on Twitter for advice and was recommended to try a beauty blender. That change it all for me. It gave such a flawless finish!

I picked up the shade 3.5. I did originally buy 4 and have been using it but I find it is a bit to yellow toned on my skin. 3.5 works better on my skin tone. I like that they just shrink wrap them now so you know it's not been used. It did come in a box and while I do like box make up I do think it's just a waste.

I like that the applicator is a squeezy tube so that you can control how much comes out, the tube is quite stiff so it's not easy to over squeeze and waste it.

Here my skin is quite red tones and spotty.

With just foundation all the redness has gone and the spots are well covered. I love the natural finish of skin base. It really does look like skin and flawless. I apply it with a beauty blender type sponge or a traditional foundation brush. It surprises me I like a traditional foundation brush but it really works with this. 

With full make up. I love the way it feels on the skin. It's not cakey, looks and feels natural and comfortable to wear. It's also buildable for nights out and photographs really well. Whenever I want flawless skin now I straight away reach for it and have already repurchased it which says a lot for me.

It's not the cheapest coming in at £27 for 30ml but it does last reasonably well. It's a firm favourite of mine now. I love the natural finish on it and the way it makes my skin look.

What's your go to foundation?

Love M

xxx