Sunday 28 July 2013

Brows that make you go WOW.

As one of the many unfortunate suffers of BAD brows, I have always suffered with my brows being over grown & out of shape. 
My dad naturally has really large thick brows, so luckily for me I inherited them & constantly am known for becoming slightly plucker happy with the t'ol tweezers. I was checking out my terrible brows on some of my recent photos, they had been drawn far too close in & far too thickly not giving a natural illusion. 
ENOUGH IS ENOUGH ALREADY!
I took a trip down to the 'Brow Bar' at Debenmhams fancying getting my brows threaded which set me back a small fortune of £10.00 I really am surprised at how long lasting threading is, it lasts generally around 4-5 weeks. I do find threading quite painless, some people do think its unbearable, I just have a high pain threshold. However  there is one pet hate to threading I dislike the way you have to hold your eyelid, you cant lay back & relax, you have to co-operate with the plucker lady!

Even the brow lady said 
"Wow, your brows are in terrible condition, lets just reshape them & create a slight arch this time"

However, for my next brow pampering I am going to check out the hype of the 'Benefit Brow Bar
 I had been reading so many reviews on 'Benefits Browzing Kit' that I decided to pick this up & throw my eye pencil away! I picked up this kit for £23.00

The kit comes with a wax, powder, angled brush, flat brush & miniature tweezers, perfect brow DIY!


The wax is used first to create the shape of your brow, to darken the hairs of the brow, the powder is used to set the wax in place & to also fill in the brows where your hair is sparse!
By using the powder at the start of your brow its gives the natural light to dark illusion.

The left pallet holds the wax & the right pallet holds the powder. I have used this kit everyday since I purchased it back at the end of June & it's still holding out very strong
I know what you're thinking...
Why fill your brows in when you have blunt bangs covering them all day?
Well a gust of wind could expose my forehead & I wish for my brows to still look knockout!
(But at the moment my bangs are quite short & show my brows, so they cannot be over grown or untidy!)
This product will definitely last me the year, £23.00 a year sounds like a reasonable investment to me,
what do you reckon?

I adore this product, I honestly do not know how I have managed without Browzings before now! To me this product offers you all the illusion of HD brows without the 'high definition' price
PERFECT.

BRACE YOURSELF...
Here it is.. 
MY NATURAL BROW!



As you can see there's nothing great about my natural brow, I always fill them in more to darken them than anything as I think they're a "funny brown" colour
(It's probably all in my head!)

THE LOW DOWN.

The kit comes complete with 3 amazing tools.
Uno.
Teeny Tweezers, perfect for plucking those stray hairs
(So there's NO excuse ladies!)
Dos.

 'Hard angled brush' perfect for creating shape & definition with the wax!
Tres.

Flat 'blending brush' perfect for applying the powder to the key areas!

Im going to show you how I use the Browzing Kit, so you can see the difference & hopefully have you itching to pop to your local counter & pick one of these amazing kits up!

Firstly I take the wax & apply a stroke at the thicker beginning of my brow at the bottom & top to define the shape & angle, I then begin to fill the rest of the brow from the defined sections out towards my hair line. I also elongate the ends of my brow ever so slightly just for a longer more arched brow!


As you can see the tip of my brow closest to my nose is still not filled in, this is the more sparse area of my brow. I have struggled for years trying to get these areas more fuller but for some reason they just wont grow! This is why the powder is my life saver!
Firstly I apply the powder to the half of my brow that has been defined by wax, to really set the wax in place & add slightly more colouring.
After that I take the powder and lightly fill in the sparse area, giving the natural light to dark illusion & setting the shape of my brow.



Brow shape can make an amazing difference to peoples face, after all our brows hold the key to all our mysterious expressions!
Lately I have been choosing to have quite a square shaped brow.
I feel confident with this brow, I like the look it gives me & I think it suits my face shape..
(I could be very wrong!)


The brushes make it SO easy to get even brows, they're rarely mismatch which is perfect for when you're in the morning rush! I simply feel naked without brows on, I think its become such a high demand trend that 90% of us would feel naked without our wowing brows!

I picked up this kit in Dark I know it comes in a Lighter tone for you fair haired princesses!
There is some brilliant drug store dupes as well!
Sleek brought to you by Boots do a brow kit with wax & powder for around £8.00
I would have picked that up, but it was out of stock, who knows when this runs out,  I may give it a whirl!

Id love to know if any of you have given Sleek a go?

FINISHED LOOK

Brows parted fringe

Brows with full bangs!















What's your must have eyebrow tool?

Threading, plucking or waxing, which one makes the cut?

Is browzings worth it?


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Sunday 21 July 2013

Feline Liner

Lets go.. Lil'KittyKat.
(Sharing some very relevant Beyonce with you ladies)
I have been giving my eye make up a revamp, Ive done the lipsticks so I'm giving my favorite feature some TLC. 
I love eye make up & Id say they're my favorite thing to dress everyday. I always support dark liquid liner on the top of my eye lid. HERE I talk about how Mac's FluidLine is a MUST HAVE!
But some days I fancy going for the really sexy entire blacked out eye, so I team up my 'Blacktrack' gel liner with Mac's 'Feline' khol pencil.
I struggle to find eye pencils that are long wearing because it's placed on your waterline I find it it often runs under your eyes & makes you look to have dark circles
(no-one likes a tired eye look!)
or it wears off within 5 minutes of applying.
BUT 
FELINE
is purrrrfect!
this product is definitely durable & sticks around for a good 4-5 hours, which for pencil liner is AMAZING!

The pencil is a really soft khol & literally applies so easily with not much pressure needed to get a fabulously thick black show stopping water line!
This product lasts forever, I use the pencil every other day 
(just to spice things up a little!)
& I barely have to sharpen it. 
I need to reapply after 5 hours & it rarely runs under my eyes. 
unless you suffer with watery eyes, which I do it's so annoying, I just apply with more care. I apply the pencil to both of my waterlines, top lid & bottom lid, just to give my eyes that POW!
I can definitely see why Mac name this their "POWER" eye pencil, as the liner is very bold & defined when applied this product comes in at £14.00
Yes, it's a little pricey, but for a pencil thats gonna stay in place, it's worth the splurge!

Here's the liner applied on the eye, with 'blacktrack' gel liner!



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What's your favorite pencil liner?

Pencil or Gel which ones your favorite?

Do you know another long wearing pencil?

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Supporting a hint of Aztec print

As you know money burns a hole in my pocket...
with the summer sales in full swing I literally could not resist popping into one of my favorite shops.. 
NEW LOOK.

Under normal circumstances, I genuinely find New Look a very hit & miss kind of shop, sometimes I go in & want the entire shop (this is usually when I've no pennies!) & others I go in & theres nothing at all... 
BUT ... this time it was a successful trip & I bagged a BARGAIN too.
which definitely put a spring in my step! 
With my festival wardrobe soon to be making an appearance at Leeds Festival this year, Iv been searching for a few new bits to take along with me. As festival fashion & style is becoming more & more popular, Im gonna try my best to keep glamourous as much as I can at Leeds 2013!

I was just browsing along the sale section & stumbled across this beautiful Aztec crop top for a small fortune of... 
£5.00!

I adore the colours this print has, it's so girly & beautiful, I decided it would be perfect to pull out the pink in the top & wear it with my favorite MAC limited edition pink lipstick "Embrace Me" -£15! Which is brought to you in Mac's fashionista set which was released earlier this year

(Heres a close up of me wearing the lipstick, with my best pout for you ladies!)


I think iv mentioned this lipstick before click here ... FASHIONISTA SET REVIEW
to find out how this set has got to be my all time favorite limited edition set!
Mac NEED to bring this back!

I love how this top could be worn casual with a cute pair of denim shorts or under a quirky dungaree, which is definitely how ill be supporting it at the festival.. rain or shine!
(more than likely rain!)

But for the time being, I am loving this heatwave & taking advantage of showcasing my tan & indeed my bronzed mid riff, I decided to rock this beauty up town this weekend. I teamed it up with a classic Topshop black cotton "Skater Skirt" these are around £18, A cheeky little gold & black belt from Primark £2 & some black wedges with gold buckles from New Look £25
(I love New Look for shoes!)

THE LOOK

I was surprised how glamorous this actually turned out, I love pieces that can be worn for casual & going out, such a diverse bargain piece! I loved wearing this, I felt it was both girly, glamorous & cheeky all at once, it just did the trick for a spur of the moment night out!
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Are you slowly planning a festival wardrobe?

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Tuesday 16 July 2013

'Blacktrack' Fluidline Liner

With the sun not being out yet. Im using this morning to actively blog a little post about a MAC product that iv recently picked up, if I'm honest I've actually no idea how I have managed years without this product!
Its well got me hooked, I shall be repurchasing this product time & time again, However it's set to last a good year atleast.

Just for a little blogging info, currently sat in the garden supporting my Chicago Bulls away kit jersey. Listening to #HolidayAnthems! This is a totally fabulous summer holiday sountrack, it's a new release CHECK IT OUT!!!!

ANYWAY....

ON TO THE LINER...

I have been set using Collection 2000's "Fast Stroke" black eyeliner for years, for me this product is perfect for a first liquid liner, its got such an easy applicator, the brush is a sponge making it so easy to apply. You get an even thick black stroke when following the shape of your eyelid. Its brought to you by Boots Collection 2000

& you can pick up this product for a BARGAIN £2.99

This product is really long lasting, I found myself having to buy one of these every 4-5 months & I used the product everyday. 
(Cannot go a day without my cat eye black stroke liner look!)
The liner would last all day. I found it could sometimes need a second coat when its first applied to really get the deep bold black effect!
At this perfect price it's a great starting liner to see if you can really get the hang of applying & wearing liquid liner. I stuck to this liner for 4 years before splashing out on counter brand.

ENOUGH WAS ENOUGH
It was time to go wild & experiment with a counter brand liner, Id seen so many of these new "Gel" liners that come in a pot, which must be applied with a brush!
After numours chats with my fellow Beauty Guru from work Hannah Norton! 
(Big love to Han! an M&S beauty counter worker!)
She swayed me into popping down to my favorite counter ever... MAC
with the promise their 'FLUIDLINE' is amazing.
SHE DID GOOD!


 Now I'm not a steady handed girl, in-fact I am extremely clumsy & didn't think I could manage a bristle brush, I thought id create a right dogs dinner out of it, BUT I was very surprised at how easy this applies! A little goes a long way with the product, use it sparingly, as long as I keep this sealed tight this baby should last AGES!
I am a sucker for black eyes, I love a good smokey eye or a completed blacked out eye, it gives a real sexy vibe & creates a mysterious look. So of course I picked this up in 'Black track' a deeply pigmented black. This beauty is £17.50
(MAC do offer this product in a range of colours see the website for more details!)
I am using a bog standard brush nothing too special, you can pick them up everywhere Superdrug, Boots, M&S beauty, topshop beauty & counter brands, prices ranging from £3.50-£20.00

I am using an a thin liner brush to follow the shape of my eyelid. I will just follow the natural shape of my eye, enhancing my eyes & eyelashes. I will then take the angled brush & created the perfectly fierce cat eye flick to give my liner a bit of flare!

Here is the product before applying mascara, the product doesn't run & it comes on easily and thickly. It glides smoothly across areas of the eyelid.
BELOW:
Is a swatch of the liner on my hand from the brush, so you can see how easy it is to get an even thick killer stroke from your brush!

I am head over heels in LOVE with this product, the brushes allow you to get both eyes perfectly even with such great ease, you don't need overly expensive brushes either. I grabbed mine for £4.00 each from boots! BARGAIN!
they give the same effect and finish as the high end MAC brush I was nearly talked into purchasing.
(I FOUND WILL POWER!)

HERE IS THE COMPLETED LOOK!

(PLEASE Excuse the cheeky bit of fringe covering my mascara there)

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Are you a liquid or pencil girl?

Is liquid liner eyes part of your everyday look?

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Thursday 11 July 2013

1 Month Blog Anniversary!

AW, HOW CUTE.
Make-upxcity is sharing its first month of blogging. 
Lets take a look back at June...
I bit the bullet & decided to send this beauty live on 11th June 2013.
With my very first post being about my homegrown on the move 'Chap Lip Remedy' including products from LUSH & BURTS BEES.
I then begin to showcase my love for MAC lipsticks & how I truly am a lipstick fanatic. 
I continuously post about lipsticks that have me hot under the collar this summer.
with the ALL ABOUT ORANGE collection storming way ahead this season. 
LOVIN' THE ORANGE LIP.
Speaking of lipsticks, I shared my secret to creating the RiriWoo look with Rubywoo. As we all know they are an almost dupe double of eachother.
(WASTE OF TIME RIRI)
Along with my purchase of RiriBoy, I still prefer Up The Amp
(Maybe, I am set in my ways!)
However.. Myself & MAC are having some relationship issues, due to them charging me for Heaux lipstick & never sending me it.... BUT never the less I did grab the entire FASHIONISTA SET!
ALSO 
deciding to share my endless purchases of BARGAIN pieces, like my Boots Cosmetic MUST HAVES.
& my gorgeous 'Mango' white studded bag, perfecto' for summer!
Falling for the entire Barry M Gelly collection, My loves still going strong!!.
Sharing my gorgeous 60's style dress, due to heat wave I have had chance to wear this beauty, it's quite a thick one. Will look amazing in winter dressed casual with thick black tights & converse.
(Swear by my converse shoes 365 days a year!)
MY ENDLESS HAIR CHANGES...
We have covered ombre & how easy it is to use the Loreal 'Wild Ombre' kit step by step photos & instructions of how to apply in the easy way for an even effect 
(PLEASE see my post!)
Dying my hair this colour was a great experiment & created the perfect look.
HOWEVER..
After about 4 months of wanting a 'Full Fringe' aka.. 'BANGS!'
I decided to bite the bullet the more I saw them on celebrities or on members of the public, I couldn't be without one any longer... I had gave into temptation!
& NOW 
Iv gone back to black....
well ALMOST. having felt like I had far too much going on with the ombre bangs combo. One had to go, the ombre just didn't make the cut. 
With endless jokes at work with how much I now resemble 'Rachel Berry' aka.. 'Lea Michelle' having supported the fringe look.. it was here to stay.. for a month or so at least...

I am absolutely loving watching my blog grow, its grown more than I could have ever imagined in this short period of time, Every time anyone views or stumbles across my blog, I am ever so grateful
I really have taken writing this blog in my stride & although at the moment I am crazy busy with work. I will still definitely find time to blog about my must haves, bargains, cosmetics, hairstyles & life. 
Thanks for reading & for the great feedback iv received means a-lot ..

-Make-upxcity.. 
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Tuesday 9 July 2013

Liebster Award

I was lucky enough to be nominated by the lovely Hannah, over at 'hannahssecretwardrobe' Check the pretty little lady out, Shes got some fabulous posts!
Before being nominated I had never heard of the award, which is probably understandable being new to blogging, however I am loving watching my blog grow & writing witty posts about my little life bubble!So I figured why not get involved in this lovely challenge. After reading Hannah's post & a few other girls who have been nominated I decided to give this a whirl. After all I love trying things on for size!
This is also an AMAZING opportunity.
I would like to take this chance to thank Hannah for recognizing my blog 
&
 choosing to nominate me!

So you're probably thinking, Hang on sunshine, what is a Liebster Award?

This award is a fabulously fun way of showcasing your blog to the blogging community. 
(We're a huge bunch, who all share the same passion!)
This is a great way to help discover 'new' bloggers (like myself!) & help them along. The best thing about being a blogger, is you're never alone. We always stick together.


HERE COMES THE RULES....

1. Answer 11 Questions by the individual thats kindly nominated you.
2. Choose a hefty 11 fellow bloggers with less than 200 followers & link them in your post.
3. Get your creative cap on & think of 11 questions you would like them to answer
4. Inform your 11 chosen beauties of their nomination.
5. NO back tagging!

GOT THAT? OK! Lets Begin! 

1. If I gave you £20, What fashion/beauty item(s) would you buy with it?
As a blogger, I am CONSTANTLY updating my Mac lipstick collection, Id purchase Mac's amazing 'Lady Danger' Red for £14.00 & Id pick up a KILLER red nail polish to match!
 2. Favorite accessories?
Gosh! So many to choose from, But if I HAD to narrow it down, It would be my chunky gold necklace of elephant heads from topshop! it's just so phunky! Along with my NYC Macy's Tote bag, I never leave the house without my Michael Korrs rose gold watch or my pandora birthstone ring
3. Which colour do you wear most in summer?
Urm, Im definitely a coral girl every summer, it only means one thing, it's time for the coral, flipflops,bikini's, nail polishes, lipsticks, bags, tops... anything I can get my hands on really.
Do you own a statement piece? If so what is it?
I believe everything I or any other fashion warrior owns is statement, dress anything up in the right manor, make it totally kick ass for any occasion, for me thats statement.
What's your favorite time to blog?
I  like to blog in the evening, with a cup of tea firmly by my side & often the odd bag of peanut M&M's!
Gold or Silver jewelry?
GOLD. always so glam, I love a good gold piece of jewelry with a bronzed summer tan especially. 
Floral or Polka Dot?
Polka Dot is the winner for me the season, I love navy & white polka dot, teaming that up with a red lippy, is always very chic
would you rather live without mascara or foundation?
Mascara easily, I have such a patchy undertone to my skin, plus I love the flawless finish!
Would you rather have long or short hair?
For someone who has had both the 'posh bob' & now the medium long locks, I would definitely say long, so much more diverse I love the different looks I can get with my hair.
Which is your current makeup brand favourite? Mac or Nars?
Do you even need to ask... Of course it's MAC. im a die hard Mac girl.

THE PEOPLE I'M NOMINATING..


MY 11 QUESTIONS TO YOU LOT...

1. You're shipped off to a desert island, what 3 items would you take?
2. If you could live anywhere in the world, where you jet set off to at the click of your fingers?
3. Mac makeup Vs Max factor or Rimmel, is branded always better?
4. What is your daily skin care routine?
5. What colour popping lipstick are you currently typing away in?
6. Your all time favorite Artist, Role Model or Band?
7. Could you give up chocolate for the rest of your days?
8. Had life be a fairytale, Which disney princess would you be?
9. Your favorite quote to live by?
10. What wins for you, Facebook, Twitter or Instagram?
11. Your favorite wardrobe season, Summer or Winter?

THATS A WRAP!

After being so thrilled to be nominated myself, I am excited & keen to nominate you few ladies. For anyone else that fancies giving this ago, the details are above as followed. I really enjoyed writing this quirky post! 
Im so excited to see your answers to my questions & to see the post you create if you decide to get involved. 
Until next time.. CHOW.x

-makeupxcity.

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Sunday 7 July 2013

FEELIN' HOT HOT HOT.

Yes ladies your eyes are not deceiving you. Its July & summer has FINALLY kicked in. It was as much to my surprise as it is yours, that after the years of "Heatwave" rumors on the weather report. Britain's been smashed right at the peek of the summer season with ... A HEATWAVE!

For anyone like myself who isn't lucky enough to be jet setting this year, this is beyond ideal. 
(Unfortunately I will be missing 90% of the sunshine, stuck inside my second home.. M&S)
BUT.
Never the less sunshine instantly lifts everyones moods & a happy customer, makes an easy life.
(I love observing everyones bright & interesting British summer wardrobe!)
We can FINALLY get out our bikini's, short shorts, playsuits, dresses, maxi skirts, sunglasses, oversized sun hats & sun-cream!!

I have been itching to get my sunbathe on & finally today being sunday
(The day of rest.. so to speak!)
I definitely did that. I rested up in my favorite candy stripped bikini. I got out my towel & plonked on the grass. I felt just like I was laid on a less glamourous version of central park.
(Check out my cute green nails, Loving green this year, so on trend!)

The first step to tanning anywhere is sun protection. I swear by Piz Buin, yes it is always on the pricey side coming in at around £8.74. But we all know it's the time of the year where Boots are giving us a little something back for going through the summer look ordeal. They are offering a cheeky 'Buy one get one half price' promotion which in this heat we should definitely take advantage of!!

I get a head start at this tanning business, as I naturally have an 'Olive' skin tone. I only have to so much as look at the sun & I'm brown.
(Sorry to brag ladies...)
So I always use a factor 15 & then I naughtily work my way down to as low as factor 6. Im also partial to a cheeky bit of tanning oil. But I'm not going to that extreme in the UK.

With a long day of sunbathing ahead, keeping ice cold water on hand, to stay hydrated. I always like to have my iPod handy, I love getting lost in the world of music. Gives me the chance to totally feel ultimately relaxed, today's sunbathing soundtrack.. was Ministry Of Sounds Marbella Sessions 2013.
This killer summer soundtrack is available for download on iTunes for a small fortune of £9.99

I promise you, that you wont regret this purchase, perfect for sunbathing, perfect for any holiday you've got on the horizon or perfect for getting you hyped up for your Saturday night on the town!

I am definitely feeling a health kick at the moment, The sunshine just makes me want to eat clean. I cant bare a sticky melted chocolate bar on a hot day. I am loving apples at the minute. 
(An apple a day keeps the doctor away...)
Spending a lot of my breaks when working down at Trinity Leeds local 'Juice' bar. I decided to pick up some smoothies. After all there's nothing more refreshing in the baking heat than an ice cold smoothie.
Today's smoothie choice was Strawberry & Banana..
(Who knows how adventurous ill be tomorrow!)

Get yourselves down to ASDA & give in to your smoothie craving, there's loads of flavors, I'm sure one will tickle your fancy. They're a bargain £1.00! Thats asda price... so they say!

The long hair dilemma...
As much as I adore my medium-long brown head of hair, in the summer any girl with long will agree it's a nightmare! You get hot & sweaty so much faster & the heat defies any amount of hairspray you layer on, so styling is a definite waste of time.
Especially when sunbathing, there's no other way than to rock the scrapped back top knot look. I shoved mine up high today, placing my sunglasses at the top of my head, just handy for my summer afternoon read.
The beauty of hair styling at the moment, is the messy look. So you can literally throw your hair back as roughly as you want & still look fabulous. even when bits stray away you're covered with the on trend "messy" vibe.

Speaking of my afternoon read....
On holiday I transform in to a total bookworm. But having no desire to read off my iPad. I popped to the shop to get my fashion & lifestyle fix from my favorite Cosmopolitan mag.
I think the idea of reading from an iPad or a kindle is great, but I'm a traditional girl & I love a good paper back book!

I picked up the August 2013 edition for a smalll fortune of £3.60
For me personally I have to have something to occupy my mind when I start to feel the boredom strain of laying around doing nothing all day...
(I know hard life of a sun worshiper ey!)

After that long...HARD.. day of sunbathing!
Its so important to keep your skin moisturized in general, but even more so after being in the sun, as your skins been exposed to levels of UV.
We all know that this little secret prolongs & enhances our tan anyway, we all have the desire for that sun kissed look. Lets face it you always feel better when you're glowing from a sun kissed holiday.
I will be lathering up in this beautiful smelling coco lotion, brought to you from Vaseline! This product comes in at a BARGAIN £2.99
I love 'Vaseline Intensive Moisture' for everyday, I switch up to this 'Coco Radiant' version for summer.
I adore the smell of coco butter, it gives me an instant holiday throwback. This baby spreads quite easily, 
"a little goes a long way"
is the perfect way to describe this product. It has a gorgeous smell & gives your skin an instant glow.  This product has a hint of aloe vera, which does wonders for the moisture of our skin!!

I tend to go a little crazy with bright colours in the summer for my nails, I love colour clashing my outfits with bright statement nails, I tend to wear colours that are abit out there, like green, copper, acid yellow & teal. Swaying away from anything too typically girly. 

HERE IS MY SUMMER NAIL MUST HAVES......

These 9 shades will tie you over very nicely this summer. I love sassing things up with a hint of glitter, I always have Miss Sporty 'Sparkle Touch' handy, for a bargain £1.99. this glitter looks insane over blues or golds! Another more pricey glitter I like the use is Models Own Hedkandi 'Ibiza Mix' brought to you from the brands collaboration with clubbing superstars 'Hedkandi' for £5.00 
I have already told that I've fallen head over heels for the Barry M Gelly collection, coming in at £3.99. Im slowly collecting all the shades.. oops! I have also picked up a nude, off white shade from the Gelly range, as this nail trend is very popular at the minuet. 
Lastly the Models Own's  'Neons' collection. they're perfect for the summer & have a unusual Matte finish. they're very statement when applied!
These are all selling like hot cakes, get to your local Boots now!

A WORD OF WARNING....
Too much sun can result in sun burn for even us olive toned girls!!!
OUCH!
Pass me the cooling aftersun lotion with Aloe Vera.
(Guess thats what I get for being over indulgent)
After preaching about how I "never burn" to my Aunty, its typical that I did today! Never mind, a few coats of aftersun & 48 hours that redness will be all brown!!

This 'HEAT WAVE' is set to stay for at least a fortnight, I will definitely enjoy rocking my summer wardrobe. I think a Primark Haul maybe in order to find a killer bargain oversized sun hat & maybe a trip to my local Waterstones for a summer read .. who knows!
I'll keep you guys posted as always!

ENJOY THE SUNSHINE. 

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Are you loving the arrival of the 'Heat wave'?

How will you be spending these hot days?

Are you gonna check out any of the summer nail polishes available this season? 


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Thursday 4 July 2013

The Clear Out!

There comes a time in life, where you're faced with a tough battle ....
Yes, the wardrobe clear out.
(You can hear the fashionistas cries can't you?)
Well my wardrobe clear out has a positive as I am sending all my fashionable unwanted items along to the 'Yorkshire Air Ambulance'. 

Last year I went through a high drop in weight, slimming down from a 12-14 to a new dress size of 8-10.
I will NOT bore you lot with how I managed this, it's not something id recommend. 
BUT
it's true what they say 'A heartbreak diet works wonders'.
WHO NEEDS A BOYFRIEND ANYWAY?

I believe that your real soul mates in life are your closest girl friends. They steal your heart,
 the men simply come second best. 

Firstly I decided to start with my second wardrobe which I stole over in the guest room, I kept this little space for my summer holiday clothes. 
(My mum was NOT best pleased..whoopsie!)
It was jam packed full of bright shorts, skirts, white jeans & my favorite patterned denim hot pants!
I had some old winter coats shoved in there too, after all it's summer & I'm religiously rocking a blazer this season.

Theres not much. but it ALL had to go, I think throwing your clothes away sometimes can be as painful as throwing away something sentimental. So much that I could not bare to part with my all time favorite Topshop American Flag pocket print denim shorts.
I only ever purchased these because they had the American flag printed on them, but like all things America I fell in love with them. They're 3 sizes to big & most definitely NOT gonna fit anytime soon. but they're staying firm within my household.
I also couldnt pass up 2 other pairs of shorts, they're slightly on the big side, but if I do end up venturing to Tenerife later on this year, they will be very handy.
Im planning my Leeds Festival trip fairly promptly with it fast approaching. These shorts will be making an appearance, teamed up with a tight belt
(Trust me ill need the belt!)

 These two beauties were the hardest to chuck from this old school summer wardrobe.
Pieces I pulled out often left me thinking, "What was I think last year?" I must have had either terrible taste in clothing or bad eyesight last year.
But these two Topshop summer time skrits were always wore all summer. I wore both with either black or white tops. But they're now quite dated & huge at the waist both coming at at size 14.
C-YA LATER!

The summer clear out!
Cargo shorts really? who am I Lara Croft?

The next place I decided to visit was my own wardrobe in my room. It dawned on me that I actually own so many clothes & half of them I would not wear & they are also over sized.
I found a-lot of gothic, black & skull items. 
(I fancied myself as a mosher, much prefer the girly result iv grown into!)
When it comes to making crunching decisions in your over used personal space, this one was difficult to narrow down.
(Anyone spot the little A-Line number?)
This baby is jam packed full of bright clothing, winter coats, going out dresses, day dresses, blazers, playsuits, trousers... you name it, Iv got it!
Im not going to lie I kept about 90% of everything in here, Its mostly new. I decided there was certain Items that did not make the cut. I threw away many black shirts, I think I found 4, who needs 4? I gave a pearl peter pan collar top the boot, along with many over sized jeans in an array of colours & trousers Id not wore since trailing round New College.

There was 3 painful items that didn't make the cut.
1.Topshop leopard print skater dress Size 12.
2. Boohoo white studded Egyptian inspired dress in L.
3. River island purple playsuit. 

All three items didn't fit & although it was hard to do, sometimes you have to do hard things.
Even though last year I rocked that playsuit outside NYC Bloomingdales. It was about to hit the binbag!

That was it all clothes had been assessed, really what would have made this more exciting would have been getting the girls round with 'throw' & 'keep' flash cards & a fashion show.
But life isnt like the movies & my girls were all working.
(Thats reality..)

THE AFTERMATH



I feel very good about this huge mountain of non worn clothing will be going to an amazing charity like the Air Ambulance.
This is my good deed of the month.

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Is it time for your yearly clear out?

Do you find it painful parting with your clothes?

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