Barry M Nail Paint Collection

Hi Girls!

I love painting my nails and I’m constantly changing the colour depending on my mood. By far my favourite nail polish brand is Barry M. At only £2.99 a pop they have a fantastic range of colours and they glide on so smooth on the nails. I’ve collected quite a few now so I thought I’d show you all my collection!

Raspberry: After hearing so much about this colour on blogs and youtube I decided to give it a try! It’s a beautiful deep raspberry colour and looks great for the winter months!

Shocking Pink: This colour is a must for girly girls and looks amazing when you have a tan. It's a gorgeous fuchsia pink and definitely one the brightest nail polishes I have!

Pink Flamingo: I spent months trying to get my hands on this baby and was so glad when I finally did! It’s a gorgeous coral toned pink that I’m definitely going to be wearing this summer!

Strawberry ice-cream: I love pale colours on my nails and this is soo pretty when you just want a subtle colour on your nails.

Coral: I wasn’t sure about this colour when I first got it just because I have very pale skin and it didn’t really suit me but I’ve definitely grown to love it. If you have olive toned skin it will look amazing on you!

Limited Edition: This colour doesn’t have a proper name which is disappointing: I love when things have pretty names. This is by far my most used nail polish and I wish I had bought back ups!! It looks amazing any time of the year and on any skin tone, if anyone had a dupe for this please let me know!!

Berry ice-cream: After finding my love affair with purple nail polish I picked this up and it’s definitely a close second to the limited edition purple! It’s a lovely pale colour and is perfect if you’re a bit wary of brights!

Cobalt blue: I love black nail polish but I just think I look like Dracula when it’s paired with my super pale skin so I thought this would be a nice alternative! It’s lovely in winter as it’s dark but still adds a pop of colour!

Blueberry ice-cream: I was a little bit unsure of wearing this nail polish when I first got it after my boyfriend said my nails would look like blue smarties! Haha but I’m definitely going to be wearing this over summer, it’s the perfect summer bright!

Topcoat: This is just the standard clear top/base coat and it does the trick! If I put this on before and after my chosen colour it lasts around 4 days before chipping!

Do you have any Barry M nail paints? What colour is your favourite? 

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I'm finally on Twitter!

Hi guys, just a quickie today to let you all know I finally joined the Twitter bandwagon! Haha I'm still getting used to it so bare with me but if you feel like showing the love then follow me here at GillianAnne10 :)

Hope you're all having a lovely Tuesday and I'll be back tomorrow with a beauty post! :)

P.s. - 97 followers!?! AHHH i love you guys, you don't know how much I appreciate the time you take reading and commenting on my little blog!
xxx

REVIEW: Batiste Dry Shampoo Range

Hi guys,

So I’ve been a fan of dry shampoo for years now and Batiste has always been my go-to brand! For those who may not be too familiar with dry shampoo its basically a powder consistency you spray on your hair on those days that washing/drying/straightening (or whatever you do) is just way too much effort. You simply spray on your hair, massage into the roots, brush it out and ta-da the grease is gone! In the last few years Batiste have come out with a range of variations on their original product so I thought I’d share my thoughts on a few of them…

Tropical: This product was one of the first scents Batiste released and is definitely my favourite! It has the most lovely smell, although it is quite artificial it doesn’t put me off in anyway. It’s very true to it’s name and has a lovely tropical, fruity smell. On the days you can’t be bothered washing your hair it leaves it smelling super fresh and clean!

XXL volume: This is one of the newest editions to the Batiste range and unfortunately I am completely disappointed by it! I don’t really like writing bad reviews because I don’t want to be negative but I don’t want you girls having the same experience I did. After spraying this in my hair and massaging into the roots I could already feel this felt a bit different than normal. When I proceeded to brush it out it was a nightmare. It’s almost like it matted my hair and it just made it feel more unclean than it did in the first place. It did add a small amount of volume but it’s definitely not worth it for the time it took me to brush it out!

Medium and Brunette: I was really excited to try this as like most people the only small niggle I have with Batiste is that the white/ashy colour can sometimes be hard to brush out and leaves you’re hair looking a little ‘dandruffy’ if you get what I mean... haha! When I sprayed into my hair the colour was slightly darker than usual but I wouldn’t exactly say it was tinted. I’m not going to blame poor Batiste for this one as I probably should’ve picked up the medium to dark brunette one. I think if you had blonde/fair hair you would definitely see an improvement with this!

Have you tried Batiste? What’s you’re favourite one?

Everyday Makeup

Hey girlies,

So I thought you guys might like to see what makeup items I use on a daily basis! I try to use as little as possible so there's more time for sleep on my college mornings and tend to go for a very natural look!

Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation

Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection Concealer

MAC blot powder

Maybelline Colossal Volum' Mascara

Natural Collection blush in Melba

17 Beehive

Urban Decay Naked Palette

 If you'd like me do to a full review on any of these product just let me know!

What are your everyday essentials? :)

Get her look: Adele

Heyyy guys,

I'm such a fan of Adele and have listened to her album 21 about a million times! I also love her look as she always has the most gorgeous, flawless makeup and this was no exception at the Grammy's this year. I loved the vintage pin-up look she went with so I thought I'd show some products you can use to create this beautiful look!

Adele's skin looks so flawless and I love the natural, dewy finish. As usual her lashes are over the top so false eyelashes are a must as well as a true red lipstick!

(MAC Russian Red lipstick, Benefit Hoola bronzer, Models Own eyelash curlers, Eyelure Nicola eyelashes, NARS Sheer Glow foundation)

What do you think of this look? Will you be re-creating it? :)

REVIEW: Inglot liquid blush

Hi guys,

So I was in Inglot with my mum the other day as she wanted a new cream blush. The lovely makeup artist pointed us towards their new liquid blushes they had. At first I was thinking liquid? Kinda weird. But I am honestly in LOVE with this product and I will definitely be buying more.

The bottle is very much like a foundation with a pump at the top for easy, hygienic dispensing. It’s consistency is very similar to a liquid foundation and you only need the tiniest amount of this so I know it’s going to last me ages – always a plus!

It’s so simple to apply this product and can be done using either a foundation brush, your fingers or some form of stippling brush. I simply dab some of the blush along my cheekbone then use a brush to buff into the skin.

I picked the colour 87, a beautiful pink which the Inglot makeup artist compared to Natural Collection’s Pink Cloud. I’m a pale girl unfortunately and this blush just gives the most natural colour to my face which actually lasts all day. 

Inglot liquid foundations cost £10 which I think is very reasonable for a long-lasting, high quality product which is going to stay put all day!

After a few experiences with Inglot now I am so impressed and will definitely be purchasing more of their products (lipstick is next on my list – shock!) Inglot currently have a couple of offers on if you fancy trying them out:

Buy 2 lipsticks for £10 (usually £9 each)

Buy a foundation, powder and blush for £25!! 

 

Have you tried Inglot? What did you think?

BEAUTY ON A BUDGET

Hiii guys :)

As a student I'm basically broke most the time and it can be hard when I want a million and one things! So thought I'd share some little money saving tips with you guys that I use myself!

Ebay bargains: I have recently discovered Ebay is an amazing way to save money. If you're looking for something more expensive always have a browse on Ebay before heading to the shop as people are always selling unwanted, unused products for half the price! 

Use up your lipstick: I hate when you get to the bottom of your favourite lipstick and can't afford to buy another, but a good tip to make it last a little longer is to use a lip brush on the amount left at the bottom and you can use up every last bit!

SAVE: I know I know, obviously! But instead of splurging on that expensive foundation or another pricey lipstick, save up a little bit of money every week/month and you’ll have it no time! It won’t leave you with no money for the rest of the month and you’ll feel good cause you worked for it!

 

Check out the highstreet brands: I had always been a bit cynical of very cheap brands such as MUA at Superdrug and Natural Collection at Boots but seriously, give them a go! MUA do the most amazingly pigmented eyeshadows and gorgeous lipsticks that are only £1!! I have become a Natural Collection addict in the last few months, their lipsticks and blushes are so pigmented and last a fair amount of time too. I seriously recommend!

Find a dupe: If you’re looking for a specific colour of product whether it be a blush or lipstick, google the colour name and 'dupe.' You will find there are always people or other bloggers who have found a very similar colour for half the price.

Shop Around: In my experience I’ve found it’s definitely worth shopping around, comparing prices before buying! Online stores are the best for deals with cheapsmells and feelunique always having great deals on higher end brands! Debenhams and House of Fraser usually have some great savings on more expensive brands during their sale so I highly recommend checking those out! 

Hope you're all having a good week! Thankyou all again for following and subscribing, means so much and I love reading all your comments! :)

The new love of my life

Hi Girlies,

So remember I mentioned I made a very exciting purchase on Ebay last week? Well it's arrived!! I am now the proud owner of a YSL Rouge Volupte lipstick. (eeeek!) I had been eyeing this bad boy up for aaaages but just felt I couldn’t justify £23 on a lipstick. So I decided to check out Ebay and found one for £14.99 brand new and unused. When it arrived, excited was not even the word. It is the PRETTIEST thing I have ever laid my eyes on, I would literally leave my boyfriend for this liptick! Haha

 

 

So of course I have to start with the packaging – WOW. Can I really say much more? It’s so luxurious and I was surprised by how heavy it felt. I actually can’t take my eyes off it!

I decided to go for shade 1 Nude Beige as you know I love a nude lip and I wanted something I’d get a lot of use out of. The name is deceiving as it’s not really beige at all, it’s a gorgeous subtle pink. The texture is so smooth and creamy which is great as I suffer from dry lips. I know a lot of people have reviewed this lipstick saying it goes down quickly as it’s so creamy but the pigmentation is so amazing if you just lightly dab it on the lips you get amazing colour pay off!

 

 

So if you’ve been thinking of treating yourself to a YSL Rouge Volupte, check out Ebay first cause you might be lucky and get one for an amazing price! :)

  

Is anyone else tempted by the gorgeous YSL packaging?

Spring Trends 2012

Heyyy guys,

So I planned to do some sort of college work today, but ended up flicking through some magazines I bought yesterday and it seems this year's Spring trends are out in force with every magazine. I am so excited about every one so thought I'd do a little post :)

Make it girly 
The first big trend hitting the catwalk this Spring is girly. Think fluttery eyelashes, pink lips and blushing cheeks. I love this look cause I think it’s nice to embrace your girly side sometimes and this look is flattering on every skin tone. So girls invest in that staple pink lipstick and you can’t go wrong!

Pastel colours

I’ve always loved soft pastel colours so I’m excited they’re going to be big this year! I also love that you can wear them anywhere. If you want to go all out, rock a sheer pastel shirt or if you’re little wary of these colours, paint your nails a soft pastel pink. Barry M have an amazing selection of pastel colours so I’d definitely check them out!

Classic Red Lip

If you love a red lip then you’ll be excited to know that they’re going to be everywhere this Spring. Think Marilyn Monroe and Dita Von Teese, with flawless skin and feathery lashes to match. Very sexy me thinks! As someone who dares to wear red now and then I’ll be doing a post soon on how to get that perfect red lip!

‘No makeup’ makeup

This Spring it’s all about effortless looking makeup – subtlety is everything! I like to wear very basic makeup on a daily basis (not because I want to be on trend, I just prefer to have an extra 10 minutes in bed!) Mascara and a soft blush is key to this look because it immediately makes you look more awake even when you’re definitely not feeling it!

 What are your favourite Spring Trends? Will you be wearing any of them? :)