Barry M Gold Foil Effect...


So Ive always had a thing for navy, but lately I've had this thing about wearing navy and having gold nails (don't ask!) So when I had seen that Barry M released yet another nail effect I thought I would give it a go. Not being a fan of your standard gold polish , this looked right up my street as the shade was less over powering as well as being semi matte.

They claim that this polish gives a foil like effect. I have been staring at my nails since I had applied this and my scientific conclusion is hmmmm it kinda does...... its like the non shiny side of tin foil but gold.

Its really hard to capture on camera as the flash shows up its gold flecks but in reality you cant see that at all. Its the perfect gold for my random skin tone, all I need now is a few rings on each hand and a navy outfit then I'll be good to go.

I picked this up in Superdrug, I cant remember the exact price but the Barry M site (HERE) will give you all the info you need.

Are any of you guys loving gold nails at the moment?

p.s If any of you wish to vote for me to win in the Cosmo awards under established beauty blogger, just click the massive link on the right, there's still time and a big thanks to those who have already voted

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Unreal Tanning


This post is for the lovers of fake tan but ESPECIALLY for people who have fairer skin that long to tan but can never find one that one special bottle that gives them that holiday glow.

Unreal Tannings story.....

Laura Hawthorne and her mother set up Unreal Tanning in 2009. They were extremely pale skinned and were fed up of not being able to tan in the sun (They have a family history of skin cancer) and being orange every time they attempted a fake tan! So they travelled out to America at the start of 2009 and met with a great team of skincare product technicians. They wanted to create a brand that advocated sun damage awareness as well as skincare advice (They have an educational ethos). All their products contain Eco-cert DHA (the ingredient that temporarily dyes the skin) and they never use alcohols, petrochemicals, parabens or artificial fragrances or colourants in their products, making everything suitable for people with sensitive skin!

Now even though I am mixed, I am also ridiculously pale so im not impartial to a bit of tan now and again. I have used enough different tanning products over the years to know whats a hit and whats a miss in my books. So rather than rambling on, i'll get onto the nitty gritty of what we really want to know.

The Body Buff...
Personally I am a tad fussy when it comes to body scrubs, I need the scrub on my skin otherwise I don't feel like its working. I would say that this scrub has a medium scrub factor, its not overly scratchy but you an feel it. It also smells divine as it contains Mango, Shea and Coconut which leaves skin soft and hydrated ready for tanning. Another plus is that although it contains these moisturising ingredients, it doesn't leave an oily residue behind. 

The Tanner
This tanner is a mist with a difference. Once misted onto skin the consistency almost changes into a light gel which I liked because it was easier to distribute than your standard tanning mist.

The smell.... On a scale of 1-10 1 being no smell at all and 10 being full on biscuit fake tan smell, I would give this a 4. Its not overpowering at all and if im honest you can really smell the tanner, its more of an aloe vera scent that you can smell.

The colour... I think you will all agree with me when I say that the colour is pretty darn good. A true golden glow that we all want from a fake tan. I even waited a day and applied another layer and the colour still ticked all my boxes.

How long it lasted... The tan itself lasted about a week in full and kept its original deep colour for about 4 days before it started to fade. 

The fade... So that I could test the power of this tan to full effect, I let it fade without exfoliating my skin. After about 4 days the colour started to lightly fade. The tan faded nicely until about day 6 when I had to get the scrub out.  

Overall view...
This tanner has made its way into my top 5. Its easy to apply, it doesn't stink and the colour is everything I would want it to be. At £17.50 its not the cheapest but It is worth it.

You can find out more about Unreal products HERE and if I have left  anything out feel free to leave your questions in the comments.

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Day of Beauty with ShopNBC in Time for Holidays



Getting their groove on in time for the holidays, ShopNBC.com announces a full day of beauty, Saturday, October 8th.  As usual, they've lined up some gorgeous high-end and moderately priced treats so every girl can take advantage. Prep your beauty routine for holiday glamour with the latest, colors, trends and skincare must-haves for cool weather. Here's what you can expect to find:



NYX HAUTE JERSEY LEOPARD COUTURE COLOR PALETTE  $25
Everybody's new favorite cosmetic brand (well, all of a sudden they're everywhere, and with good cauase) introduces their ode to "Jerseylicious divas" everywhere with this fun color palette.  The perfect palette to turn anyone into a bronzed goddess!  As seen on Style Network's Jerseylicious.  An all-in-one set that features all you need to get that sun-kissed faux glow. You'll find 24 vibrant eye shadows in matte and shimmery hues are displayed on one side.

The opposite side consists of four toasty bronzers, two luscious micro mega shine lip glosses and two rosy blushes.  To complete the kit is a double-sided mirror which separates the two color palettes. For the woman on-the-go or a professional makeup artist at a shoot, the Haute Jersey kit is an accessible palette.  The kit is draped with a wild leopard pattern in gold and black, paying homage to savvy fashionistas everywhere. Built-in mirror to admire your new look and re-touch on the go! All-in-one. Travel friendly.

SET INCLUDES:24 Eye Shadows
4 Applicators
Multi-Color Bronzer
3 Bronzers
2 Lip Glosses
2 Blushes



BELLECORE BABY BELLE BODY BUFFER  $299
Developed by physicians and athletes and designed by MIT and Harvard engineers. Body buffers exfoliate the skin with the appearance of smoother skin possible in just one use. Body buffing helps improve the appearance of the skin.  Random orbital oscillation massage action helps improve the appearance of the skin and soothe the body.  Massage action helps warm up and soothe muscles before and after exercise.  Body buffing is like a massage and helps promote a calm soothing feeling to help combat a stress filled day.

SET INCLUDES:Baby Belle Buffer Device
Travel Pouch
Two Terry Cloth Bonnets
Apres Contouring Creme - 2 oz
Manual
Power Cord



RODIAL GLAMTOX SERUM  SALE $57.64  (retail $75)
I've had the good fortune to try this beautiful treatment, and I declare it is a delight to the senses and wonderfully effective.  It's much lighter than one might expect from a serum being almost elixir-like rather than like a gel or cream.  It is loaded with good for us ingredients.  Glamtox serum contains wheatgerm, macadamia and shea butter to improve skin's natural barrier function against water loss, and help replenish dry, mature skin and rough patches. It also contains Vitamin C to brighten the complexion and to help improve the look of age spots and sun spots. My favorite of all the ingredients?  Punica granatum. Yes, that's right, my friends.  This little gem blends pomegranate seed extract right into the liquid.  Readers know this is my tried and true anti-aging, firming ingredient of choice. What's more, collagen peptides and hyaluronic acid help to plump up the natural collagen while a complex of natural oils nourish the skin.  As stated in the intro, the serum offers a multi-sensory experience through its blend of oils and special ingredients. 



RODIAL GLAMOXY SNAKE SERUM PEN   SALE  $71.86  (retail $95)
The day of beauty will also feature Rodial's famous snake serum in pen version at an incredible price.  This product contains dipeptides to help improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.  The massaging action of tri-roller balls helps ease application around the forehead, eye and mouth areas.  Contains the Snake Venom Peptide Synake to help reduce the appearance of wrinkles.

HOW TO USE:
Click to dispense product and roll directly onto clean skin, targeting areas around the forehead eyes and mouth. Massage with circular motions until product is absorbed. Reapply throughout the day to refresh results.



LOTUS MASCARA DUO   $25
Among the presentations of the day, ShopNBC will be premiering products from the brand Lotus Cosmetics.  One item to take notice of is Lotus' 100% Natural Mascara.  ShopNBC will feature the mascara in a duo offer.  In addition to the company's report that the mascara is 100% natural, it's also water resistant, smudge proof, and said to condition eyelashes (combines coffee extract with rice protein and sunflower oil), thicken and straighten eyelashes, and add volume to lashes.  What it doesn't contain is parabens, petro-chemicals, phthalates, sulfates, synthetic fragrances, or synthetic dyes.  Nice!



SKIN & CO BEAUTY BY SABATINO SKINCARE AND BODY
Also making its ShopNBC debut, Skin & Co. brings us a delightful range of facial and body products fresh from the truffle farms of Italy and the Sabatino family (famous for their truffle food products).  Skin & Co Beauty features fresh-harvested, active extracts of rosemary, mint, almond, olive oil, lavender, Sicilian orange and their signature ingredient - truffle.  You'll find their products being offered at special debut pricing during their beauty day presentation.


You'll want to tune in tomorrow when you can.  As for me, I'm looking forward to the tutorial presentations and learning from the special guests and hosts as much as I am eager to get my hands on some new products for cooler weather.  Hope you'll enjoy along with me! xo

ShopNBC.com Day of Beauty: Sat., October 8, 2011

p.s. -- Take a look at their sneak peek now online at ShopNBC.com. Special pricing is already featured. Shhhhh grab what you want before items show with a chance of selling out tomorrow.

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ftlob Hiatus



Sorry for the long hiatus, my loves.  And even as I write this, I am away sitting for my adorable little nephews while my sis enjoys a New York trip with her hubs.  Long story short, I've been without proper internet connection for over a month and trying to sort it all out. Add in an all of a sudden crazy personal life and busy work schedule and you get -- no time for the love of beauty.  The horror, you say? Always time for beauty ... indeed!  Coming back slowly as I've missed my own ramblings. (Yes, we bloggers know we do this for ourselves and if others get a little goodness out of what we write, it's a nice extra).

p.s. -- Sis just called frantic about whether her child was home with me as school is calling her in New York wondering why the boy didn't show for school today. Yes! Yes, dad gummit! Evil auntie kept the pre-schooler home today to enjoy the visit. Shoot me. lol.  Guess it's good the school calls to check on the lad, however not enjoying the wrath fired upon me by my sister.

xo

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