Essie Winter 2013 Collection

I think I'm not the only one in saying I am down for any of Essie's seasonal collections, no? Here's the deal though, I usually only pick two a year - either between the summer or resort and likewise fall or winter. There is usually a similarity between the colours after all and it helps saves the pennies. This year, you've already seen I chose the Summer collection, and for the more colder months it had to be the winter collection...

In this years mini cube (there are two more shades available not in this cube,) you get four delicious shades, pretty beautiful for this time of year. First up is 'Mind Your Mittens' which is a deep (almost navy) teal. Second is Shearling Darling (for which the collection is named,) which is a super glossy plush burgundy red. The glitter of the bunch is called 'Toggle to the Top' which is described as a 'sparkling crushed garnet red' - pretty spot on. Last but not least is 'Sable Colar' described as a 'pearlescent cocoa plum' - this almost looks like a greige/aubergine/purple concoction (pretty similar to Rimmel Hot List,) and has a slight shimmer running through. 

As with all Essie polishes, wear time is great (a full seven days with Seche Vite as your top coat before any sort of chips appear,) and the finish on all of these polishes is literally the most beautiful. Yes, I'm in love.

This collection is pretty beautiful and I'm glad I picked it up, I got mine from ebay here, which has sold out but you can still get some here or pick the three cube collection at Boots and Superdrug, so I'm told but they are selling out quick! 

Have you tried the Essie Winter 2013 collection yet?

Peace!

True Red

I don't know anyone who doesn't like nail polish. I mean seriously, it's a lot easier to get to grips with than other make-up out there and can complete an outfit - plus make you feel amazing. I'm always gazing at my hands once I've done a fresh manicure and I know I'm not the only one...

Do excuse the claw, but I think I've found my new perfect red. In this post I asked everyone whether they could accept the challenge of whittling down your nail polish collection and find your perfect red. A red lip never dates and neither does a red mani/pedi. So considering my favourite had gone as bad as bad can go - it was time for a fresh coat and I was in the market for something new...

I love the Rimmel nail varnishes but especially the Salon Pro range, the colours are beautiful, they are under a fiver and they last on the nail. Winning all round. This shade in 'Rock N Roll' is a perfect deep, true red. Not pillar box, but this cooler toned red suits my skin tone perfectly and looks just as beautiful on toes as it does on fingers. Plus it won't look out of place all year round, score.

So, what's your favourite red?

Peace!

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Hello Lovelies!

Well, I now officially am on holiday for two weeks! Huzzah! I'm going to get organized as mentioned on my last post - I've managed to do what I planned - helping josh sort out his wardrobe, moving some storage boxes in order to make the display unit more of a display, some light polishing, changing the bed etc - now it's time to move onto my own side of things which could potentially take longer, not to mention a deep spring clean!

I am in love with these trousers from H&M - in fact this is all from H&M. I gotta say, they are my favourite for basics (tees) but I really just adore the extras, the home bits (that cushion would match my curtains!) and the nail varnish is apparently top notch! I think a tiny little spend on Thursday is in order - although I'm trying to cut back in order to save some imperative things - like new drawers as mentioned before. I am definitely buying two of these drawers in white - one for each of us - and then just having the one set of wardrobes... it'll make the room look so much better, plus there will be room for a desk! Huzzah!

So apart from going Rambo on the house - I'd also like to take at least one trip to the cinema and have one date night out - not too much to ask, right?

Have you got any holidays planned? Hopefully with more sunshine than mine!

Peace!

September Favourites

aussie dual personality texturising + conditioning spray

collection 2000 lasting colour nail varnish - purple rain

collection 2000 supersoft kohl eyeliner - love bird

no7 stay perfect nail colour - devils delight

benefit high beam

l'oreal paris rouge caresse - nude ingenue

Another month of favourites! I've really had fun specifically with the no7 nail colour! It really is a beautiful shade of red and does make me feel like a devils delight... anyway!

I've been trying the collection 2000 eyeliner, that's the only new product to me -- the rest I have just rekindled my love for... I digress.

It really is a lovely shade with the cute name of 'love bird' - it takes a few swipes for colour pay off though, my only discrepancy because once it's on it's lovely. :)

What are your favourites this september?

Peace!