Thursday, 9 January 2014

Max Factor - Glossfinity Nail Polish | Review

Max Factor Glossfinity - Candy Rose (50)

For those of you who checked out my first ever haul, I bought the Max Factor Glossfinity nail polish. This was £5.99, however drug stores such as Superdrug have these on the 3 for 2 offer.

This product claims to keep your nails looking glossy for up to 7 days and is currently available in 26 shades.

I've had this nail polish on now for 7 days and I can safely say there is still some 'gloss' there. Usually with normal nail polishes the shininess tends to fade. I can tell that over the week the gloss has diminished (around day 4-5) but it is still looking glossy compared to other nail polishes I have used.
Also i've noticed they are less chipped than normal! (I don't know if that's to do with the nail polish itself or because i've been less 'hands-on' this week...). I applied two coats of this nail polish (without any top coat) and I barely have any chips! So I am quite impressed with that. I'm sure the nails would be close to perfection if I applied a top coat. I will be sure to try it out! Out of habit I always apply two coats of nail polish, however it is quite pigmented so I think one coat would even be enough.

Altogether I would probably definitely recommend this product. It gives you a high quality finish for a fraction of the price you'd pay at a salon. 

Have you tried out the Glossfinity range by Max Factor?


Monday, 6 January 2014

Monday Motivation | Quote Of The Day

Taken from Pinterest

Hands up if you're guilty of over-thinking? I know I am, especially at night.

However, this year I have taken it upon myself to just stop thinking about things as much as I should. Looking back I have noticed there was no need for me to over-think things. About 90% of the stuff I was over-thinking never happened anyway! Even in the little time I have tried to stop doing this I feel much better. Before it felt like a negative weight looming over me filling my head with unnecessary things. 

Over-thinking can cause damage to so many things such as friendships and relationships and can often convince us something is happening or they are doing things behind your back when they're not. Our mind is a sponge and absorbs almost everything it encounters be it something that happened today or something you remember from years ago. 

Taking charge of what goes into your head is the first step, however that isn't a cue for ignorance. What I mean is positive thoughts, stories, memories, pictures etc. Try and change the over-thinking to optimism. 





Miss Selfridge - New In | Top Picks/Wishlist

Miss Selfridge is probably one of my favourite high street stores and they've just sent me an email with their 'New In'! Here are my top picks/wishlist:


I know they are probably one of the more expensive high street stores, but don't forget they offer student discount!

Do any of you shop at Miss Selfridge?

*Sorry for another fashion top picks/wishlist! I'm in the process of doing some more posts but thought i'd post this in the meantime. Stay tuned!


Thursday, 2 January 2014

January Sales Haul | Zara, H&M, New Look, Boots


After an unsuccessful late trip to the boxing day sales the other day, I thought i'd brave out into the cold and give it another go! Thankfully I was slightly luckier today. Here are the items I picked up:


Boots


Boots - Barry M Nail Polish - Textured Nail Effect in Majesty (Left) & Matte Nail Paint in Espresso (Right)  - £3.99 each but there was an offer 'Buy 1 get 1 half price'


I've been looking for the matte nail paint in Espresso for a while now as it's sold out in quite a few shops. Luckily I came across it in Boots and there was an offer on buy one get one half price. So I also picked up a pretty, glittery gold colour which I think would really compliment the matte.



H&M


H&M - Black Blouse - £14.99

I fell in love with this top when I saw it. I think it would look great on a night out with a statement necklace 

H&M - Black Cardigan - £7.99

I would be lost without my black cardigans! I think they're ideal to put in your bag and throw on when it gets a bit colder! The material is light and breathable and it goes with almost every outfit!

H&M - Black Leather Skirt - £14.99

Being quite a rock chick at heart, it's only natural I picked up this skirt. I love the figure hugging fit.



New Look


New Look - Cream Bow Cami - £12.99 £6

This was reduced from £12.99 to £6. I thought this top was so cute with the little bows! I got this especially for my holidays as it's a really light, floaty material

New Look - Black Polo Neck - £9.99 £6

This was reduced from £9.99 to £6. Even though it's simple I think polo necks are easy to dress up and a great wardrobe must-have!

New Look - Black Studded Belt - £3.99 £1.50

This was reduced from £3.99 to £1.50. I love anything studs and surprisingly I don't have a studded belt! So for £1.50 I couldn't really resist!


Zara


Zara - Baby Pink Sweater - £19.99

I absolutely loved this colour and as pastels are in this upcoming season it's right on trend!
 
Zara - Black & White Bag - £25.99 £19.99

I've been needing a new bag for ages and this caught my eye in Zara. It was reduced from £25.99 to £19.99




Can you tell I love black? ;) 



The Liebster Award

Hi guys! I've only started posting on my blog since Christmas Eve and i've already been nominated for the Liebster Award by the amazing Maggie (mychicadventure)! Thank you so much! For those of you who don't know how the Liebster Awards work, here are the rules:

  • Make a post about the Liebster award and thank the blogger who nominated you
  • Write 11 interesting things about yourself
  • Answer the 11 questions created by the blogger who nominated you
  • Nominate 11 other bloggers (they must have less than 200 followers) and notify them that you nominated them
  • Write 11 new questions for your nominees

11 Things About Myself (take from my previous post):


1. I don't have a middle name
2. My best friend is Slovakian
3. When I was younger I had the nickname 'moose'
4. I love books and take great care with them. Most books I read will still look brand new after i've finished them!
5. I can whistle through my teeth
6. I prefer smaller, intimate gigs/concerts rather than full stadium/arenas
7. I don't like olives
8. I'm not allergic to anything (that I know of)
9. My lucky number is 8
10. I want to go shark cage diving - but i'm scared!
11. I barely watch TV

11 Questions Created By The Blogger Who Nominated Me:


1. What made you want to start blogging? 
I've had my blog for a while, but never really used it as I wasn't sure how to do it! My friend has a blog and used to tell me about it and it all sounded really interesting so I decided to start it again.

2. Who are your fashion inspirations?
I don't really have a fashion inspiration, but currently i'm really liking Ariana Grande's style

3. Where would be your dream place to live?
Probably in a big, old fashioned country house 

4. What country would you most like to travel to?
The Maldives!

5. What is the one beauty product you could not live without?
Moisturizer - preferably an oil free one! 

6. What would you describe your style as in one word?
Comfy

7. What item of clothing can't you live without?
A pair of black skinny jeans

8. Coffee or Hot Cocoa? 
Hot cocoa

9. What is your favourite season?
Summer. I enjoy it when it's still light after 5pm 

10. If you could go on an all-expense paid shopping spree which store would you go to?
Topshop

11. What is your blogging goal for 2014?
Carry on posting more and hope people enjoy what I write

Here are the 11 nominations:


Ellie & Brooke (Ginger and the Blonde)
Nevena, Ana & Sonja (The Room31)
Collette (ShrewdFox)
Amy (Art Of The Heart)
Isabella (Sincerely, Isabella)
Emma (Bits 'n' Beauty)
Rachel (RachelTaylor)
Franchesca (City Mermaid)

Please support and follow these blogs :)

Here are my questions to my nominations:

1. Who is your favourite blogger and why?
2. How long have you been blogging for?
3. Have you made a new years resolution? If so, what is it?
4. What is your favourite make-up brand?
5. What is your favourite high street store?
6. If you were given £1000 would you rather spend it on lots of high street items, or one designer item?
7. Do you play any instruments?
8. If you could speak to your younger self, would you give them any advice?
9. If you could say one thing to your followers/readers, what would it be?
10. If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?
11.What are your plans for 2014?

I hope you enjoyed this post! Thanks again to Maggie who nominated me! If you were nominated, I would love for it if you put the link of your responses in the comments below!




Wednesday, 1 January 2014

River Island SS14 Spring Preview | Top Picks/Wishlist


After lusting over the River Island website, I came across their new Spring 2014 collection. Lot's of floral and pastel/bright colours for the Spring season! Here are my top picks/wishlist:


I love so many items on River Island it's a real shame they don't offer student discount! Do any of you shop at River Island? 



Happy New Year!

First post of 2014! Hurrah!
Just a quick post to say Happy New Year to all my followers! Thank you so much for even considering looking at my blog and deciding to follow me! I have so many great things coming up in 2014 that I can't wait to blog about!

I hope you all had a great New Year and I wish you all the best for 2014!