NOTD....neon look for Easter

I really couldn't decide which of my gels I wanted to use next so I figured why not go for one on each finger?! What a good idea and they go so well with my new urban decay electric palette!......

 And then I just couldn't resist abit of 3D nail art!.....

The bows are a little smaller than the previous white bows I used last time. I think bigger will look better when I've grown my nails a bit!

Gelish Nexu is available on eBay but I have decided to buy in bulk from DHgate, buying initially 10 at £2.70 per bottle. The finish is pretty much exactly the same as the gelish harmony. I have found however that 3 coats of the colour is substantial with the gelish nexu rather than 2 with gelish harmony; To be honest this doesn't really bother me simply because of the price difference to haromony gelish.

 

Has anyone else used gelish nexu and have an opinion about it?

 

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Half wig? Worth a try!

 

On Saturday night I went out for lauralovesbeautys birthday and had a fab night. I couldn't decide how to have my hair and with having work all day and going out straight after I wanted something relatively easy. I've heard about half wigs but wasn't sure how they worked and if they looked, well, fake for want of a better word! However I complimented someones hair only to discover it was a half wig. It looked so natural! So I decided to give one a try.....

 

 

 With this you keep a small section of your hair forward then using the comb inside the wig, grip into the hair. You can then blend the front section of your hair in with the wig by using grips.  

 

I was really impressed with this and the colour matched my hair pretty well. It took literally minutes to put in and I then just needed to curl bits of my hair that you could see. Took all of about ten minutes and because the wig isn't real the curls stayed in all day. I had the wig on for about 12 hours in total!

So overall impressed with the half wig look. I'm going to see if I can wear it leaving a side fringe in as I definitely prefer some hair being forward!

Worth a try without a doubt and there is a cord to tighten the wig around your head which also means you can wear it as a ponytail.

This particular wig cost £14.99 and I purchased from Julia Knows Beauty. From what I gather this is a chain so there are other stores as well as the one in Doncaster.

 

Anyone else seen any good half wigs drop me a line ;)

 

BNTBlogger x 

Loving Marilyn Monroe Quotes!

I thought it would be cool to get a wall sticker for my make up room and came across some great Marilyn Monroe quotes in the form of wall stickers. Here are just a select few of them available.... 

 

 

This is the one I've gone for. LOVE it!!!!!! I thought it was apt seen as it's in my make up room. It was on eBay and only cost £8.71 to be exact lol including first class postage.

   There are loads on eBay.

 

 

 

 

I'm thinking of getting one for our living room next. We fancy something funny but not cliché...if anyone has any ideas let me know. Struggling to find one we like at the moment!

 

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3D Nail Art

 

I'm really enjoying the trials and tribulations of DIY gel nails..yes it's a very serious affair lol. I'm now trying my hand..oh dear with another pun..at 3D nail art. My professional friend has kindly suggested how to apply them and I'm so very excited about creating different looks. In the past I've tried using nail glue but they came off so quickly so, as suggested, I am now using acrylic and its been fab! I've had no problems with them coming off before I've soaked off the gel so far.

Eeeeeekk loving the Tiffany and Co. look. The bows are a little big so I've ordered smaller ones since. However I haven't had any problems with them and if you're going for dramatic they're fab.

 

 

I couldn't decide which to try so thought I would go for a good mixture. These were all on eBay...there are so many to choose from!! I have some Chanel ones on the way too. Cannot wait to try the little chocolate bar ones and the lollipops!!

 

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Spring Makeup Look

 

Yay! Its Spring!...yes we're a month in but it's only just starting to feel like Spring...well I think so anyway. For me the big one is the smell of freshly cut grass and obviously nicer weather. That always helps! So here's a Spring makeup look..along with curls. I don't normally go for such a neutral eye shadow but I really like it! 

 

Makeup.......

MAC Studio Fix Fluid Foundation

Maybelline Age Rewind Concealer & Brightener

Miners Fresh Face Powder

Sleek Face Form in light

Benefit Gimme Brow in Med-Dark

Helen E Stage Eye Primer

Urban Decay Naked Basics

Avon Supershock Eyeliner

L'Oreal Miss Manga Mascara

L'Oreal Liquid Lipstick (extroadinaire) in Dancing Rose

 

 

I'm particularly loving the Benefit Gimme Brow. So easy to use and really fills in the gaps whilst giving great shape.

 

BNTBlogger x

 

 

OOTD London trip!

 

Myself and missbudgetbeauty tottered off to London for the tarte launch. Check out my blog post about that here. It was actually a lovely sunny day hence the sunglasses lol. I haven't been able to wear them since my honeymoon and they go sooooooo well with pink! I am adamant it is nearly summer and I will dress accordingly lol. I even used my waving irons and my hair stayed wavy from day to night!

Seen as my initials are now CC these photos had to be taken. My willpower was strong..I didn't go in!!

Sunglasses: Tiffany and Co

Jacket: Primark

Top: Tesco

Jeans: Primark

Shoes: Primark

Bag: Kate Spade

 

 

 

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NOTD...and other polishes!

I'm really liking the double ended nail polishes out there at the moment. You can get some really cool duo polishes without having to think about what sparkle to put with which colour.

Although I love gel nails it is nice to have the ease of changing your nail colour daily that you get with polishes! 

NOTD

 

Limited Collection Holly Sharpe

Double Ended Nail Polish is in M and S.

Price: £7.50

 

 Revlon Nail Art Moon Candy in Eclipse.

Price: £7.99 in Boots

L-R

 Matte Nails in Easy Peasy.

Price: £6.00

 Glitter Nail Polish in Ice Crush.

Price:£6.00

Both from Topshop.

Really like these two polishes together and they didn't chip for a few days either.

I find that I chip most polishes within a day of wearing them so if anyone has any tips..excuse the pun lol I'm all ears!

 

What's your favourite nail duo?

 

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