MY LATEST OBSESSION: PIERCINGS

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I've always loved piercings, but just recently, getting more ear piercings is something that is so appealing!

They look super-cute and very 'boho', which is something that I'm absolutely loving at the mo & I think next pay day, I'm gonna venture out and get a new piercing. I already have my first and second piercings and also my tragus and I actually really miss my nose piercing too so I'm quite keen to get that back. I'll have a think about what I fancy, but the 4th picture with the heart is my favourite.

What do you think?

MY FAVOURITE FALSE NAILS: KISS EVERLASTING FRENCH

I often get asked; "where do you get you nails done?" or am told that my nails always look nice, and my secret? It has to be these babies.

I found out about these when I was looking for a salon that can perfect the french manicure.. Don't you find that they're either too wide, or the white tip is too long/short on the nail, and I find that they often look odd. So when I saw my trainer's nails looking perfectly even, I had to know what salon she visited. And that's when she shared with me the secret that has changed my life forever...(okay well maybe not my life, but it has made me VERY happy!)

I felt very dubious about the fact that they were only stick-on nails.. I remember trying false nails back in college and within an hour of application, PING! You'd lost two before even getting out of the door. 

Well I can safely say that these have restored my faith in false nails. 

I can apply these on a Sunday night, and the following Sunday, they are still intact. Yeah, one may have fallen off, but it's nothing major. I just make sure that I carry the pack with me so that I can replace it asap. I find that these can last me a good two/three weeks, if I just keep replacing the nails that fall off. 

Another thing that worries me about false nails is the whole; "gah, they go grotty and dingy though" or "they chip so quickly and start to look a mess" and I have to agree with these comments- with every other nail set that I've tried, they don't make it to the 3rd day without looking trashed and I have to take them off or paint over them, however these kiss nails still look perfect after two weeks of wear.

I'm very lucky as I get these from the staff shop (I work at Boots Head Office) for £2 a pop, so I probably spend £8 a month on these nails, whereas I was spending £35 on acrylics each month, but you guys can grab these from Superdrug for £8.19 here, which is still good for some quality nails.

10 REASONS WHY: YOU SHOULD DRINK MORE WATER

 

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1. Dieting? Water is known to fill you up, so drinking a glass of water before a meal is gonna fill you up slightly, making you eat less. 

2. Drinking that extra glass of water each day is gonna flush all toxins out of your body, therefore making your insides happier. Remember; beauty is on the inside too.

3. Water is going to make your skin much clearer; flushing the toxins out of the body is gonna help clear up spots and keep them at bay.

4. It's gonna make your eyes sparkle. Bright eyes are healthy eyes after all.

5. You're gonna save so many calories by picking up that glass of water over any other bevvy.

6. It boosts your immune system. Apparently people who drink more water are less likely to get sick.

7. It's cheap.. In fact, it's free! 

8. It raises your metabolism, so you're gonna lose weight quicker. 

9. It keeps the skin plump and moisturised. Dehydrated skin? No thanks.

10. It's a natural remedy for a headache. Don't believe me? Grab a bottle of water before you help yourself to painkillers next time & find out for yourself!

COCOA BROWN 1 HOUR TAN REVIEW



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Okay, can we all just take a moment to look at this tan and just pray that they never change the formula or discontinue it because I THINK I'VE JUST FOUND MY HOLY GRAIL FAKE TAN.

Now, I have tried 95% of tans on the market, some budget, some not-so budget (yes, I mean you Vita Liberta) and I bought this on a whim after hearing so many rave reviews about it. Heck, why haven't I purchased this before?! Being tanorexic, *note the T at the beginning of the word- I'm quite the opposite of an anorexic*, I'm constantly looking for new tanning products that tick all the boxes, and after almost 8 years of searching, I feel like my search is complete.

I don't like reading reviews that are as long as my Year 11 Romeo and Juliet essay, so here are 10 reasons why you should stop what you're doing, click this link and get yourself some of this wonder-product. NOW!

1. It smells divine. There are 100's of tans that claim to have got rid of that tell-tale biscuity smell, and this is the only one that actually does as it says! I've used this for the past week on a constant basis and NOT ONCE have I smelt like anything other that this beutiful, floral scent.

2. The colour is so deep, yet so natural. I struggle finding the balance between looking golden and looking orange, but I've had so many compliments whilst wearing this tan this week that I feel confident in saying that it's the perfect colour! Even my boyfriend, who literally detests fake tan, approves of this bad boy!

3. It doesn't cling to dry skin; for some reason, I have a dry patch on my hand that no moisturiser can budge, making my tan quite patchy. Hallelujah! This tan doesn't cling to it, but instead just glides over, leaving skin feeling silky smooth and leaving me very happy! :)

4. You have control over what shade you'd like the tan to develop at. You leave the tan for one hour if you'd like a subtle glow, for two hours if you'd like a medium shade and for three hours if you want a deeper shade. Personally, I always put my tan on before bed and leave overnight, as I get better results this way.

5. It's much better than higher-end tans that I've tried. For me, the colour is quite similar to St Tropez Dark, the consistency just like Fake Bake and the scent better than any other I've ever tried.

6. One random thing that I'm happy with is the fact that when you squirt the mousse out, it doesn't keep expanding. I find that the other mousse tans that I've tried tend to carry on squirting out of the nozzle after you've stopped pressing on it and I always end up with the spare bit going all over my bedding or something. So I was very happy when I saw that this stops when you want it too! 

7. It's affordable! Ranging from £6-10 depending on where you get this from, you can't go wrong. Even if you hate it, just remember that two frappuccinos will cost you just as much and it makes you feel slightly better!

8. It actually works on my face! I was yet to find a fake tan that actually works on my face.. I find that I apply them before I go to bed and wake up looking somewhat paler than I did before.. How is that even possible! And bonus, it doesn't seem to clog pores and cause breakouts. #winning#

9. It's fairly long-lasting; it lasts longer than most of my usual tans and it fades nice and evenly. Don't you hate it when your tan is on it's last legs and you look like you've got some crazy form of a skin disease?!

10. The packaging is nice and girly. It's a perfect size- not too big or small that you struggle to grasp it properly, and it's colour scheme is just lovely. I know that you can't judge a book by it's cover, but if it looks cheap and tacky, then it probably is!

3 THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND: BRAIDS

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1. Milkmaids; the cutest, quickest way to do your hair this summer. For a simple way to achieve this look, split hair into two, plaiting each one and pin over the top of the head.. et voila! I like to use this on unwashed hair as it gets it up & out of the way, so it looks fresh and I find that unwashed hair, spritzed with dry shampoo, holds styles a lot better than freshly washed hair, so this style is gonna last all day.

2. If milkmaids aren't really your thing, then why not give a braided crown a go. If you're talented enough to already be able to french plait, go ahead and french plait across the crown. If you struggle, then why not teach yourself to braid this weekend. 

Why not watch these videos for a helping hand:

♥The Classic French Braid

♥How to Milkmaid braid

♥Braided bun

3. If you're not one for braided crowns, then maybe just throw a cheeky plait in there.. Maybe leave a few strands out of your bun, braid and wrap around, or even just a side plait, (man I've not wore one of those in years- that's my aim for this weekend!).

EMPTIES: THIS MONTHS USED UP MAKEUP

//Rimmel Wake Me Up Foundation//

This is one of the most blogged-about foundations and probably one of the only products I've ever re-purchased over 3 times. It's buildable coverage and subtle shimmer really does wake up your face and it's one of those products that's low maintenance nature makes it a perfect choice for a fuss-free makeup routine.

//Bourjois Mega Liner//

I got this liner as a free gift when you spend so much on Bourjois products at Boots, but I wasn't overly impressed. Whilst I thought that it was okay, I found the formula very pigmented which is great, but it was very hard to get it my usual-perfect flick. I'm not sure if that was due to the consistency being slightly too wet, or whether it was the nib that I struggled with... I got this liner 3 weeks ago and it has almost completely dried up, making the nib very scratchy & painful on the eye.

//Maybelline Eye Studio Master Precise Eye Liner//

This liner is perfect for getting that precise cat-eye flick, but again, it does dry up very quickly. This is something that I'd definitely buy again, but this time I'll try storing it face down and upright so that I get the end of the product too.

//Stargazer Paint Stick Pro//

A bit of a random one here, but I got this a couple of years back and used it for highlighting and contouring as it gives the highest coverage I've ever experienced. I somewhat forgot about it until I rediscovered it a couple of weeks back and I've fallen in love with it again. I now have another couple on it's way from here and I can't wait to get my paws on them!

//MUA 3-in-1 Contour Pen//

I got this when MUA first came around in the brown shade as I wanted something that little bit more subtle for lazy makeup days, but I never really got into it.. Then one day, I was looking for something new to try on my eyebrows and figured it wouldn't hurt to try it... Typically, I realised that it was the best thing I've ever tried on my brows...

AND IT'S BEEN DISCONTINUED! ARGH.

//Loreal Volume Million Lashes Excess//

I love this mascara! Again, like the Wake Me Up, this is another one of few products that I keep re-buying. I've been using this for about 4 years now and I absolutely swear by it for seperating and volumising lashes. It's my go-to mascara!

What have you been using up this month?

NAILED IT: PRIMARK NAIL POLISH COLLECTION

Primark Nail Polish £1

I've been looking for that perfect shade of neon for a while now, and it wasn't until I'd seen someone at work wearing this colour that I even realised Primark sell nail polishes.

They retail for £1 and have a range of colours that trump most other drug store brands, but are they worth the money or are they a waste of time?

These polishes are so opaque that after the second coat, they look as good as any higher-end polish that I've tried and they seem to last for a good few days before you see the first pesky chip. The bottle is somewhat simple, which is something that I prefer. The rectangle shaped lid is very comfortable to hold and the brush is fairly wide and doesn't leave many streaks on the nail which is a definite bonus. They are also quite quick-drying when put on, which is something that I look for in a polish.

As far as I'm aware there are no shade names, but keep a beady eye out for this orange shade which is absolutely fabulous for bringing out tanned complexions and for you pale beauties, this mint green looks lovely with paler skin tones.

So what are you waiting for?
Grab your pennies and run off to Primark and pick up these fantastic polishes now!

Have you tried these?