The Perfect Summer Nails

Sprinkle of Pink

I love pink on my nails and adding sparkles can give your nails the extra "pzazz" they need. I like to keep some subtly to my nails which is why  I use a sprinkle of glitter to my nails.

I think pink is the perfect summer colour and this look is really cute and fun and is perfect for holiday use.

Using Barry-M's #317 "Dragon" as my pretty pink base, I then coated my nails with #349 "Rose Quartz" also by Barry-M. These two polishes give a really girly, sparkly finish and look great when they sparkle in the sunlight.

For a new look I used "electric avenue" from nails inc. on the tips of my nails. This gives a french manicure a different twist that looks summery and fabulous.

*Tip: be sure to apply a base coat before starting and a top coat before you use a different polish

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Which Maybelline Mascara Is Right For You?

The Falsies Volum' Express (Flared)

I really like this mascara. For me it does exactly what it says on the bottle. Flares. My lashes literally grow an inch. Ok so maybe 2-5 cm but that's a lot on your lashes. I feel this mascara gives more length than volume, but nonetheless it is great. It is a drier mascara, which I tend not to like but for some reason this mascara is an exception to the rule.

I love the brush of this mascara. It is slightly curved in order to flare and then lengthen your lashes. I also liked the directions for application to get optimum results.

Usually will cost £7.99 at drugstores such as Superdrug.

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The Perfect Summer Nails

So I figured just blogging about mascara was beginning to become tedious for you all to read so to take a break from it I thought I'd share with you some fun summer nails. Day or night you can rock these simple looks, even if you're in the miscellaneous weather of England or a far away tropical paradise.
As I have quite a few a decided to have the same approach to this as the mascaras, i.e.. lots a different posts.
Enjoy!

The Jessie J Twist

To all the Jessie J fans out there this one's for you. For those of you who don't watch BBC1's, The Voice, Jessie J rocked  luminous green nails for about 6 episodes. I'm a big fan of bright, luminous colours on my nails, but I'll admit I've never gone as wild as green but upon attempting the look, I discovered I quite like it.

To spice the look up I added a silver sparkly nail polish onto the tips of my nails which makes them perfect for nights out.
I used an unfortunately nameless Barry-M colour from the new limited edition and "electric avenue" from nails inc.
For those who want to replicate Jessie J's nails you will need pointed nails.

*Tip: when applying bright colours, apply a thick layer of white before to make the colour pop!

Excuse the cut on my finger

I would probably wear this to a festival or concert as it is bright, looks great in photos and has a summer/rocky vibe to it.

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Which Maybelline Mascara Is Right For You?

The Mega Plush Volum' Express

This is Maybelline's newest mascara and personally, I do not it. I feel it doesn't really lengthen, or give any extra volume to, my lashes, compared to others. I suppose you can be the judge. 
Furthermore, I do not like the brush. The new "Flexor-Brush" is meant to give "careless lashes with every stroke". I certainly feel careless when applying it to my lashes and I find it flimsy rather than flexible. I also it looks like the turbo washers in a carwash which is why I'm probably put off it.

This mascara is definitely for those who want a natural look effortlessly. Quite simply a few strokes and you will be done. Perfect for those who do their makeup in five minutes and under.

Can be bought at drugstores such as Superdrug for £7.99.

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Which Maybelline Mascara Is Right For You?

Maybelline Great Lash

I believe this is one of the older mascaras, as you can see from the packaging. I never gave this product much attention simply because it never caught my eye. However I am actually quite upset I haven't bought it sooner.

The mascara, as promised by the casing, certainly does make your lashes thicker, For a night out on the town I wouldn't like to say whether or not it clumps but for a natural everyday look, I am confident in telling you all it does not.

This mascara is great for those who are always late and doing their makeup in the taxi on the way to work. The brush is so small there is no chance of blobbing a black dot on your nose, or any other places you may blob your mascara. It is great for a night out or casual daywear. It is neither dry nor wet which means it is pretty much perfect for anyone.

I would recommend to all. It costs a minimal £4.99 from drugstores such as Superdrug. 

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Which Maybelline Mascara Is Right For You?

So I'm pretty sure everyone I know has had at least one of the Maybelline mascaras in their lifetime, however as they bring out a new mascara almost every month it's hard to know which one you will like the best.

Over the next month I will be reviewing every Maybelline mascara I can lay my hands on and tell you what I think of them, who they are suited for, why etc.

Maybelline Colossal Volum' Express The Rocket

I started with this mascara as it is my personal favourite, and my current everyday mascara. I find this mascara very wet, which I like, and it makes my lashes much longer.
This mascara is not for those who like natural looking lashes or for those who hate wet mascaras. Depending on the amount applied this mascara can look pretty natural or can give an almost false/dramatic look, but not too OTT.

Top Lashes with mascara on 

*If you are as squeamish with eyes as I am sorry for this up close snap*

Can be bought at drugstores/highstreet shops such as Superdrug for £7.99.


There is also a waterproof version of the product. Personally I do not like this as much because it does not give my lashes the length and the volume I want however it is great for when you are on holiday or going to the gym, as this will not come off. This does come as a bit of a struggle when trying to get it off as a lot of rubbing is needed.

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NYC Day 3

So today I went to the Abercrombie & Fitch on 5th Avenue, and man it is huge. Not only was every line at least 15 people long but I got lost about 5 times. I bought way more than I should've and blew most of my budget, which is slightly embarrassing.

Soho Deli Tour

After shopping we hopped in a cab and went on a Deli tour around the Soho area, where we were shown lots of cool restaurants and cafés. However as the weather was rainy and cold I left early for drinks at the hotel, I'm weak.

I didn't have a great start to the tour, I arrived late, ran off busting for the toilet and then dropped my pizza all over the shop and a man, not just a man, a big scary New Yorker who I did not dare to tell. Oops :/

Wicked

In the evening after stuffing our faces on the tour, we went to see the show Wicked on Broadway. It's the first show I've seen in America, unless the shows at Disney World count? Anyway Americans social etiquette at the theatre is very different to us Brits. They all woop and cheer when a character comes on stage and the atmosphere was electric. The performance was incredible and I definitely want to see more musicals when I return to the States.

Thanks for reading guys, until next time...

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