A night out with Nazila

 

On Friday night I attended a beauty blogger event hosted by Nazila Love Glamour and Amazing PR. I arrived at the Piccadilly Theater in London where Ghost the musical was playing and headed to the cozy American Airlines bar. We were greeted with cocktails and mingled while manicurists on site gave us a 'Nazila glam manicure.' Everyone in the room was topped up with the ever glitzy nails and looked fab. While I sat and got my manicure, sipping my champagne cocktail (as you do) I realized how easy they were to put on... my thoughts first go to a quick nail fix for a Saturday night out. 

As much as I loved the diamond studded nails, I couldn't take my eyes off the GB rocks brand that they had to show. It's perfect for my upcoming Jubilee and Olympic parties... I like to show GB spirit. See it here!

If long nails isn't what your into (I'm not much of a fan) then consider trimming them down or using one nail at a time. This is the look that I ended up with. What do you guys think?

The event was such a lovely night and it was so great to see such a fun brand be discovered. Thanks Amazing PR, Nazila Love Glamour and the people at Ghost for such a lovely night!

X

Loving Lucy Folk

I've had the most eventful and relaxing weekend. To end on a bang, I can proudly say that I've just discovered the most amazing jewellery collection by designer Australian designer, Lucy Folk. The pieces are just amazing! It's all inspired by my favourite past time... food! Her newest, 'spices collection' includes orange peel shaped necklaces and even raisin earrings! All inspired from the colours and shapes that are found at spice markets. The entire collection is so unique - it makes for such a rewarding purchase. I personally have my eye on the cotton crocheted 'Marsala bracelets' which are a favourite of mine in the collection. 

Check out the entire collection here!

Spa days

After watching this weeks episode of Made in Chelsea, (don't judge, you know you watch it too!) I've never wanted to have a spa weekend more. Since that doesn't fit into my schedule anytime soon, I've decided on a DIY day. This will consist of copious amounts of beauty products, bubbly, magazines and a few girly movies... I'm thinking Mean Girls starring a relatively normal Lindsay Lohan.

Anyhow, this "spa time" will include these must haves!

Dermalogica Intensive Moisture Masque: I love Dermalogica! They really have the best stuff - this is a great face masque for any spa day. I love when a face masque tingles... it means it's working!

Clean and Clear Morning Scrub: Everyone needs to have a good scrub, the dead skin cells come right off. This one comes in a grapefruit flavour that smells so yummy. 

Bliss Fat Girl Scrub: For the fat girl inside all of us... I've always thought the name was hilarious every time I saw it on the Bliss counter. It's great for cellulite and really gets the circulation going. Plus it makes your skin feel extra smooth - pair it with a really good loofah for extra exfoliation.

Herbal Essence: This has been my go to brand ever since I switched from Johnson's Baby shampoo. I like to change-up the flavours but the one in my shower at the moment is Hello Hydration. It really does hydrate... and smells delish!

Dove Essential Moisturizer: I can't stand potent smelling lotion. It completely takes the purpose of perfume away. This one is great because it has a nice clean smell that doesn't overpower.

Bumble and Bumble Quenching Masque: I can't stress how great this hair masque is. Great for frizzy and dry hair which thanks to the UK climate, I rock on a daily basis. 

Bio Oil: Everyone loves Bio Oil! It's super nourishing and great to banish blemish scars. It's been a lifesaver but can be a bit messy.

Models Own: I love Models Own. They have such fun colours which means I can't just pick one! Blue Lagoon is definitely a new fav.

Philosophy Microdelivery Peel: If you can't afford a facial peel or microdermabrasion then you're in luck cause it does both... all in one little pot! Bit pricey but totally worth it!

Clarisonic: This will literally change your life! I use it on both my face and neck and it feels so soft after. I like to put lavender oil on my face and then scrub - it stays soft for days.

What are your go to spa favourites? 

xxx

Hello gorgeous!

I'm once again in love with all that is beauty. Who knows if it's because I'm a girl or if it's just because I absolutely love any excuse to talk about my favourtie beauty brands. Say 'Hello' to Benefit's Hello Flawless Oxygen Wow... what a mouthful! I love everything about Benefit so I knew they would not disappoint. I have yet to discover the worlds perfect concealer or foundation but this does come in pretty close. It's not so much about coverage even though it covers in all the right places, it's more about the brightness it adds to your complexion. With spf 25 it's a perfect amount of cover for the summer. I never use a heavy foundation in the summer anyway so this really does fit the bill.

Pair it with You Rebel before a night out. 

Anyone else tried it? 

xxx

Crocodile rock

I really love when beauty brands bring out the specialty nail paints like caviar pearls, shatter paint and magnetic effects. Once again my favourite brand Barry M has proved to not disappoint with croc nail effects polish. For those that have tried the shatter nail polish it sort of does the same thing but rather than giving it a cracked appearance it gives the effect of crocodile skin - probably why it's called "croc effects."  I really prefer the croc style to the shatter as it can look kinda messy. I've always been afraid to wear black but pairing it with a bright colour underneath looks so cute!

When I first got it I was so excited and put it on straight away over my already dried nail polish. Stupidly I didn't read the label where it said in big bold letters DO NOT APPLY TO DRY POLISH! Oops!

I would recommend layering it on in a medium to thick amount as if it's too thin it won't look right but it's too thick it turns out to be clumpy. Even if it takes you a couple tries, don't get discouraged as the results are amazing!

I used a bright coral colour and topped it with croc nail effects in black.

Love it? Get yours here!

Desert island "beauty discs"

Everyone's heard of the phrase desert island discs and you've all been asked the question of "if you're stranded on a desert island, what music would you have with you?" or "what celebrity would you take with you?" That's all fine and well but if I was really stranded on a desert island I'd be more concerned with the lack of beauty products that I'd be without so here's my desert island beauty discs.

Love those Barry M colours! They scream "I'm stuck on a desert island but my nails look great." 

I can't live without chapstick and I love the cherry flavour - It's delicious!

Flowerbomb is my favourite and will keep me smelling good!

Just because you're stuck on a desert island doesn't mean you neglect your eyebrows! I love the Shavata heart shaped tweezers - they're so cute!

I'm going to say it's a tropical island so why not keep with the theme and use Batiste in Tropical!

I always use sunblock, even in the winter as you can never be too safe - so that's coming too!

Studio Fix has always been the best at covering up blemishes.

Lipglass in C-thru has been a staple for years. Love it!

Now let's change desert to dessert island and all is good. 

Met Gala 2012

The who's who of New York and all our favourite celebs were traipsing the streets of New York City last night attending the 2012 Met Gala. For those who don't know what it is, it's basically this prestigious event hosted by Vogue where people come dressed up to officially open the Metropolitan Museum's fashion exhibit at the Costume Institute - no big deal right? Now when I say dressed up, I'm talking ball gowns and tiaras - well maybe not tiaras but the dresses are really ones to watch.

It really is the fashion world's best red carpet event to date. Gorgeous gowns and gorgeous people make it a really sought after night - the 'Night of Night's' as it's known. I've always kept a look out for my favourite and worst dresses throughout the years as some of the gowns can be a little wonderfully weird.

Here's some of the best and worst:

Best

This Dolce and Gabanna gown is my favourite of them all! Scarjo looks gorge!

Worst

Who do you guys think is the best and worst of the event? Mine's a definite tie for 'worst' place between Lilly Collins and Kristen Stewart. There's always next time girls!

See all of last nights looks here.

xoxo