Ombre/colour-fade nails.

I decided to attempt the Ombre/Colour-fade nails that everyone has been raving about on blogs and Youtube using two of my favourite OPI colours of all time, Elephantastic Pink (the darker pink) and Privacy Please (the lighter pink). It's crucial to use a decent nail polish when creating this effect as the colour need to be both intense and easy to blend.

Although I am not 100% happy with the finish on the nail, I am impressed considering it was my first attempt. To create the look I simply painted two coats of the hot pink on the whole nail as a base coat and allowed it to dry. Then, using a small sponge, I dabbed the lighter pink on to the centre of the nail delicately and then built up the colour towards the tip to create a gradual fade of colour. 

After I was satisfied with the colour on the nails, I allowed them to dry for about five minutes and then applied a second coat of the light pink on the tip of the nail just to add more of a contrast to the darker pink. After waiting for the nail to completely dry I simply applied a top coat for extra shine and then this was the end result...

You can create this look using any colours you please. It's simple and quick to create and perfect for summer. striking nails can add impact to a simple outfit just like adding statement accessories. Try it out yourself!

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I've been exceptionally busy with work recently so haven't had any time to blog! (sorry)

I haven't done a makeup look for a while so here is the look I have gone for today! 

I created a dewy, glowing skin using MAC Studio Fix Foundation mixed with an equal amount of facial moisturiser and then applied two layers using a flat foundation brush. Jelly Pong Pong concealer was applied underneath the eyes, along the nose and on the chin and cupids bow. I tried to create a toned down cat eye look for the eyes using a range of matte shades from the Urban Decay naked palette and smudged it under the eye as well to blend and create a less sharp/more daytime look. The Brows are more subtle then usual and were created using the Jelly Pong Pong brow palette. Normally, I would prefer sharper brows and so therefore I would use a pencil. I chose to create more subtle brows for the daytime as I wanted to focus more on the lips. I used my favourite red lipstick from Topshop in the colour Hazard and created a defined cupids bow and full lip using a lip brush, also from Topshop. I used Urban Decay bronzer to contour under the chin and on the cheekbones and dabbed Topshop Hazard lipstick on the cheeks for a subtle blush.

I like wearing my hair pulled back tightly when I have cat eye makeup as I think it complements the face really well. I wore a casual outfit of a DIY cut vintage band t-shirt, rolled up jeans and high tops. 

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Get Ready With Me Video

Quite a lot of people ask me how I do my makeup for a night out. This video isn't a tutorial, just a quick Get Ready With Me Video to show the products I use etc.

The only reason I'm uploading this is because Its much easier than giving people a list of products, I'm not uploading it because I think of myself as the next big beauty vlogger, but I hope you're able to gain a few tips and tricks from it (:

The look is inspired by traditional Arabic eye makeup. I enjoy using colour and shimmer and prefer brown to black. I have small eyes so I like to enhance them as best I can whilst keeping the lips neutral. I have decided to create this look using mainly drugstore branded makeup as I believe the quality in these products is similar to the designer/high end products I have.

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Pop Art Nails

Using CND's new colour additions

I decided to go for a pop of colour to clash with tonight's simple black dress. I first saw multi-coloured nails on MIC's Caggie Dunlop in the last series and fell in love with how playful and childlike they looked. I love these new additions to the already beautiful CND collection. the colours are so bold and the consistency is smooth and leaves a lovely shine. I only used two coats of the polish and a top coat as that was all it needed. My favourite colour surprisingly is Anchor Blue. I wasn't a fan of the colour on the stand but on the nail it looks beautiful and perfect for a nautical summer theme.

Each nail polish cost around £9.95, which is quite steep if you are planning on buying numerous yourself instead of going to a salon for a manicure. Barry M also offer a similar, vast collection of paint pot colours for a fraction of the price available nationwide. 

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(I haven't smudged the polish on my thumb, its simply full of small cuts)

Eclectic Purple #536

Relay Red #524

Raspberry Plunge #516

Bicycle Yellow #543

Anchor Blue #544

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The Look For Less

Versace s/s 2012

quoted to have been 'the most Versace that Versace could be', the show oozed sex appeal, glamour and femininity. A collection inspired by the ocean featured sea bed prints of sea horses and starfish juxtaposing with an 80's punk rock theme of leather and studs. Beautiful shapes, prints, colours and just the right amount of flesh on view for the current season.

Its no wonder that the creations of Donatella Versace have inspired high street designers to create similar, more affordable clothing and accessories to represent one of this seasons biggest trends. 

I spent a long time researching and trying to find pieces from high street and online stores that reflected the trend on the Versace catwalk but at affordable prices. Some of the pieces I have found are replicas of the catwalk garments and others simply follow the trend, shapes or colour schemes.

Enjoy!

Replica dress!

Lipsy - £65

Rare - £45  £30

currently on sale!

Lipsy - £32

Bargain! 

Primark - £10 

taken from the River Island s/s 2012 lookbook - available in stores soon!

click here for the lookbook

River island - £20

Available in black and white

Miss Selfridge - £24

Available in black and white

Topshop - £38

£40 - Lipsy

Bodysuit available in both black and white

ASOS - £25

Available in black and in white

Lipsy - £45

Missguided - £24.99

Lipsy - £68

Replica Dress! 

Also available in black, Lilic, mint and orange.

Goddiva - £38

Add some sheer fabric for a more glamourous sports look

ASOS - £45

Urban Bliss - £29.99

New look - £24.99

One Teaspoon - £145

One Teaspoon - £145.91

Oasis - £55

I probably spent far too long researching all of this haha, I hope some of these little designer inspired gems make their way into your wardrobe this summer. 

Click here  to watch the Versace s/s 2012 on the runway. Look out for beautiful blow dried hair, natural makeup and sky high platform heels.

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researching for tomorrow's post...

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