Gift Voucher Blogger Challenge

Hello My Lovelies.

The Gift Voucher Blogger Challenge is almost over so I know I'm cutting it fine but if there really anything better than a gift voucher! I mean, really?

So here's how it all works. You trawl the internet (I love some internet shopping) and select 5 awesome gifts that you would love to give this Christmas.


Then, giftvoucher.co.uk will select 2 winners. And here's what you can win:

• ASOS Gift Voucher worth £35
• Topshop Gift Card worth £35
• Amazon.co.uk Gift Certificate worth £35
• JolieBox.com 3 Month Subscription
• BooHoo.com £35 Gift Voucher

So here's the catch, each gift must be under £35! Not too hard I don't think, time to get creative.

Competition closes on the 9th November and all you need is a blog and some gift ideas :)


 Lets have a look at my picks: 






My first gift, and I actually want this myself if the 17 Nail Clash Complete Collection.
I think this is a perfect gift for anyone who wants a quick, easy ways to jazz up their manicure. I also worked out that at £20 you really do get a lot more than what you pay for in this se.

 

Next up is probably something I would look at for a best friend. A little quirky but colour blocking is so on trend and I have a feeling it's going to come back with full throttle next summer.It's never too early to get started on your summer wardrobe so I'm going to take full advantage of the Little Mistress sale with this lovely lemon and coral play suit at just £11.40.

To me, Yankee Candle's are that gift that when you get it, you know it's cost money and I always feel like the person that's bought the gift has really put some thought into the scent they choose for you. However just receiving a candle alone can be a bit boring. That's why I love the Yankee Candle trays and shades. A small tray, shade and candle will come in at £24.69 exactly and look so adorable. I personally love the Vintage Blue Floral  shade.





I've recently become a big fan of the knuckleduster clutch bags that are all over the market at the
moment. It's a fantastic way to instantly get four rings on your hand without looking ridiculous and keep a firm hold on your bag. I know that this one from Missguided is on my Christmas list and come in way under budget at the affordable price of £25.99.




My last, and final gift is a piece of jewellery is something I bought a very long time ago for my Mom and I would love to buy again. It's such a lovely idea and the end result is very cute. For £24.99 you receive a silver cage pendant, and a shell containing a pearl. Each colour symbolises something different and it's from.... drum roll, Argos!




So if you want to get in on the action just head over to Giftvoucher.co.uk here: Click me!


Bye Addicts!

Products I regret buying.

Hola Beauty Addicts! (You see what I did there, yup, cultural)

Buying a bad product, especially when it's expensive, hyped up, or whatever led you to believe it would be amazing to begin with can sting.Some of the products I'm going to share with you now that I look back are obvious 'what were you thinking?' moments, but alas, I did part with the money.

Four Ways To Jazz Up Your Manicure

Hello Beauty Addicts!

You're probably thinking - what the hell is she doing? Another nails post! However this is a post that I've been collecting photographs for for a very long with the view of bringing you four simple ways to jazz up your nails.

I'm a big lover of the classic one colour, shining like mirrors manicure but for me my manicure is as much an accessory as my bracelets, or my make up, or my handbag etcetera etcetera... So I like something a bit different here and there.

So let's get on with the show. Enjoy.

*As always it's important to note that no matter what you're putting on your nails a base coat tailored to your nail type is always advised as this protects your nails and prevents staining when using anything dark or with primary coloured pigments.*

Squared Up - How to: square manicure

                                              

Squared Up - How to: square manicure

 

Hello beauty addicts!

Getting the perfect square manicure is a little more complicated than just filing in a straight line. Whether your nails are long or short the perfect square will take a few months to really achieve but if you want a guaranteed salon polished manicure then follow the steps below :)

You will need: 

• A straight edged nail clipper. 

• Nail file with buffer - at least four sided! 
• Nail hardening top coat.
• Cuticle oil, cream or softener.
• Wooden or metal cuticle pusher.
• Nail polish - coloured or clear, it's up to you. 

So here we go. Beware, if your nails grow slowly and are brittle or soft this can take a while.

1. Ensure nails are clean and dry. Using the nail clipper, cut nails to about a millimetre longer than desired length. I like to cut this quite short as it takes less time for the sides to catch up. If your nails are curved like mine (as you look at them from the tips of your fingers) you may want to cut each side of the nail and join each clip up in the middle. 
2. File away the added millimetre in a straight line and use the second side of you file to remove rough bits of nail.
3. Buff the surface of the nails to remove ridges and use the third side of your nail file to smooth both the end of the nail and the surface. 
4. Wash nails to remove and dust from filing and apply a strengthening top coat to protect the nails.
5. Nails must be left to grow until the straight edge of the nail grows at least two millimetres from the finger tip. 
6. Remove the top coat and file the nails until the straight edge at the top joins up with the sides and forms a right angle. 
7. Soften the nails cuticle with the oil or cream and use the cuticle pusher to push the cuticles back at the courners so that they mirror the shape you've created with your nails.
8. Use your file to adjust how harsh you want your square shape to be on the nail tips and repeat steps three and four. 
9. Paint with a colour of your choice and don't forget a top coat to protect your new salon perfect nails. 

Enjoy.

Goodbye addicts.