Peace…

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I am extremely bad a buying accessories such as jewellery for myself, I think it’s more because my parents told me that perfume and jewellery are to be bought for you by a man. Now I’m single, and I’m starting to think that I can’t let my outfits be bare anymore whilst I’m waiting for my Prince Charming, so in slow steps I have started to purchase some jewellery for myself.

My first port of call was Topshop, and amongst all the neon's and statement pieces, I came across this.

It’s a simple, gold, 2 chain necklace with two gold, ‘peace’ pendants, on each chain. I thought this would be perfect to pair with a simple, jersey dress, or a sheer blouse, It was only £7.50, however, my only problem is that I don’t own any other gold jewellery really, so my next plan is to purchase some!

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Review| Laura Mercier Setting Powder

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Recently I have been have some very unfortunately experience with my daily makeup. I would often end the day with either an extremely blotchy face, as my makeup has come off, or I look like I hadn’t even applied any makeup to being with. Not a look I was ever planning on letting other people experience.

I initially thought maybe I needed to use a primer, I had never used a primer before but I thought I’d give it ago. Unfortunately, this had no effect, and I was still experiencing the same results. I then began to think that it was my foundation, but after forking out almost £30 on my YSL foundation, I wasn’t going to let this one just slip through my fingers with out trying something else.

I had read many reviews on the Laura Mercier Setting Powder, and most of them had been positive,so I strutted down to my local Laura Mercier counter. Upon arrival I was asked what kind of look I liked to go for when applying my make up. I told her I liked a dewy look and she offered me the product in the colour Universal.

She offered to try it on me in store, and immediately I was in love. Following application, all I wanted to do was stroke my face, and I couldn’t even tell  that I had an extra layer of make up on. Furthermore, my makeup did in fact stay in place, no blotchiness and not a bare face in sight.

When I got home I decided I experiment with my new found love, and have applied it many different ways. I apply it with my Real Techniques Powder Brush, over my foundation, over my foundation and bronzer, and sometimes it’s the last thing I put on, when I have completed my make up. Which ever way I use the Laura Mercier Setting Powder, it works a treat! I would recommend it to everyone, and I cannot see myself being able to apply my make up without it.

Have you used the Laura Mercier Setting Powder? Or are you loving a similar product that you think I should try?

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Review| Nail Rock Nail Caviar

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Last month it was my birthday and as part of one my gifts, I received a Topshop Voucher. After countless trips to Topshop, I finally found some items that I liked, however, the remaining amount was a little too awkward for my liking. I couldn’t be bothered looking around again, and knowing that I’d forget about the little amount left on the card and throw it into the depths of my handbag, I just picked up the Nail Rock Nail Caviar, from one of the little counter / shelves that Topshop fill buy the tills. You know, the ‘impulse purchase pots'.’

I picked up the Nail Caviar in the colour Neptune for £7. It comes with a bright, almost tree green nail varnish called ‘Neptune Green’ and a small pot of the ‘Caviar’, a collection of deep pinks, purples, blue and green.

I had always wanted to try a caviar effect nail art, following me enviously watching my friend open her Ciate advent calendar, which contained four of their caviar manicures, so I immediately tried this when I returned home.

Application wasn’t as complex or messy as I initially anticipated. It just involved to coats of the varnish, followed by a simple dip and press action.

Once all my nails were ‘caviared’ it was just a matter of waiting 15-20 minutes and then you’re ready to go. So I thought…

Me being very overly careful, and mainly due to habit, I waited at least 40 minutes for my nails to set. Following this I carried on with the rest of my day, however within an hour, I just had these beads EVERYWHERE as half of them had fallen off my nails. The biggest nightmare of all, was the next morning and me waking up to a bed full of the caviar beads, and a very messy, not presentable manicure. 

Since this disaster, I have tried to reapply my nail caviar, and much to my dismay I had the same result, So I won’t be using them again, or I may try them just to wear for an evening. It’s safe to say I won’t be purchasing this product in any other shades any time soon.

How did you get on with the Nail Rock Nail Caviar? Did you get on better with another brand that I should try instead?

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A Little Want | #1

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My current purse has finally died on me, following a lovely relationship of approximately 3 years. She has been with me around the world, but has had to end up in the black bin, following a change disaster I had, where the majority of my coppers ended up at the abyss, that is my handbag.

Luckily for my sister came to the rescue with a spare purse that she owned, which she lent me until I overcame my grief, and replaced my old, trustworthy, wallet with something newer and shinier. Something like this….

The Michael Kors Jet Set Continental Wallet.

This purse may set you back £110, but the beauty in divine, vanilla, pebbled leather, and the gold-tone plate, will just excite you every time you reach into your handbag.

This is available in other colours, if you’re not a clean freak like me, and you may occasionally have a little spillage in your handbag, but the overall desired effect of having this treasure in your handbag will still be exactly the same.

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Look Book #1 | Miss Retail Therapy

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I am extremely sorry for my absence, I have been quite unwell for sometime now, and hopefully in the near future I may feel comfortable sharing the details, and explain what I have been up to the past 6 weeks, but until I am I think it’s best to just get on with the show.

I have realised that I want to have  a more fashion / style side of my blog, so I thought I would start with a new feature that I may try once a fortnight, or once a month depending on the response, which is a look book / outfit choice, of a few pieces that I love the look of together. 

This week I thought I would start with an easy outfit that you can just throw on to venture into town for a day of shopping, which could also be worn for a casual dinner / drink at lunchtime or on an evening.

This look is perfect for the transition from winter to spring [despite it being a lot more winter here in the UK].

1. Open Shoulder Tee, £14 Topshop. 2. Pepe Jeans Printed Trousers, £70 Asos. 3. Black Boyfriend Blazer £30 River Island. 4. Spike Heel Pump, £70 &OtherStories. 5. Skull Pendant, £15.99 Zara.

Monochrome is a massive trend this S/S, and these trousers definitely scream Monochrome. Keeping it simple on top, with just a simple pendant round your neck, you allow the trousers to speak for themselves. I am all about the heel, and love that the thin, spike heel has reappeared, and as these aren’t too high, they would be a perfect match for that lunch date.

I would love to hear what you think of this outfit, and if you have any suggestions for certain pieces!

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25 Facts About Me

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I have seen quite a few blog posts / videos like this recently so I thought It's Monday, a new week, I may as well jump onto the bandwagon and give you all a little insight about myself.

1. I have never understood the mixture of sweet and savoury foods. For example savoury pancakes or cheese cake.

2. The majority of my friends I met on my gap year and live in America.

3. I used to work at Topshop.

4. I am very OCD and organised and couldn't live without my Filofax.

5. I have a shoe obssession.

6. I am Jewish.

7. I lived in Leeds, but went to school in Manchester (an hour journey there and back).

8. I hate putting petrol in my car, as I feel as though I am just throwing money away.

9. I love Hollyoaks and always have to get my daily fix.

10. I love disney and have to watch at least one film a week.

11. I enjoy reading, although a lot of the books I read are those autobiography childhood books, as my mums reads these for work.

12. My Blog is currently a secret, as my friends don't see it in the same way as I.

13. I love eating cereal but only at night.

14. I currently have a major addiction to mini eggs. I just find them so addictive.

15. I have an online window shopping addiction. (I'm always looking, however I never seem to buy)

16. I currently hate my course at University and am hoping to change to a more creative, fashion course.

17. I love baking, but hate cooking, however I am surprisingly good at it.

18. It took me 2 years to pass my driving test.

19. I love spicy food, and always eat extra hot at Nandos.

20. I am able to take thing out of the oven without oven gloves, however I don't think it's good for my skin.

21. I am trained in opera and love to sing wherever I go.

22. I love shopping but more for other people than myself.

23. I have never been extremely drunk, and prefer to spend my nights out sober.

24. I love going to the gym, but actually getting me to go is always a massive task.

25. I have a massive fear of public transport, which usually ends in my spending a lot of money on taxis.

Me on my gap year last year

I hope that gave you a little more insight into me, I apologise for being absent from the blogging scene, I have been ill this past week.

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Review | Barry M Gelly Hi Shine Nail Paints

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Unfortunately I have quite a lot of stuff going on in my personal life at the moment, which is why I haven't been on top blogging form, and also why my photos still aren't up to scratch really. However I told you recently that I purchased the Barry M Gelly Hi Shine Nail Paints, they were on offer in Superdrug on 3 for 2 and were £3.99 each.

Well I only have good things to say about these nail varnishes, and  usually I'm not keen on the Barry M nail Paints, but these are just fab when wanting a glossy finish to your nail varnish. 

I couldn't decide which colour I wanted to use, so I ended up painting each nail alternately however I have sinced ditched that and just gone for 'prickly pear' all over. 

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I found these nail paints of just the right consistency, -I didn't end up with nail varnish all over my hands - and they actually dried in pretty good time. Following two coats the desired coverage was achieved and I decided to use a top coat over these polishes but I don't think it's a necessity considering how shiney these nail paints leave your nails.

So I have officially found my glossy / high shine nail varnishes for the spring / summer just have to find my perfect matte varnish. 

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