Come Back Sun I'm Not Done With You Yet

Hey Ladies,

What a scorcher of a week we were having and of course today when I decide to put up a post to do with Summery nails, it rains. Karma. But sure look we will carry on and pray the sun will return once again.

I love switching up my nail polish and in Summer time I almost change my polish every day or two religiously. We have such long winter months of dark dreary nail colours so whilst the sun is shining (or trying to) I like to get in as much colour as possible.

My nail polish of choice this week is Pepperminty by Ciaté which has made a few appearances so far this Summer. Its a gorgeous teal blue colour akin to that of a Tiffany's & Co box (oo-er fancy). Two coats will give you an even finish and expect at least 3-5 days of wear before it starts to chip.

I got this and the some of the other Ciaté polishes featured on the blog in the Ciaté advent calendar last Christmas and to think that I am still getting use out of it now is phenomenal. Dare I say it that I can't wait till this Christmas (I know, I know its way too early to be dropping the C-Bomb) to pick up this years edition.

What polishes are you donning this Summer? Any favorite brands?

Summer Saviour!

Hey Ladies,

Sloughing off the dead skin, preparing the tootsies and de-furring yourself from looking like a yeti (think Harry Henderson) are all the signs that Summer is on its way. Now being in Ireland Summer may make its appearance any day so you need to be prepared!

One product for me that is really standing out in the run up to Summer is the Dove Purely Pampering Nourishing Lotion in Almond Cream with Hibiscus. Firstly this product smells incredible, which normally for me would be a huge turnoff because my skin is so sensitive and reactive that any sort of smell would result in a breakout/rash. The scent also lingers for quite a bit which is sooo nice as most scented body moisturisers I have tried don't hold their scent throughout the day.

This is a light lotion that absorbs into the skin quickly so no standing around freezing waiting for it to dry and it doesn't feel sticky once you get dressed. If you have been scrubbing your skin half to death to get it Summer ready this product really hydrates and nourishes the skin even if you only use it 2 times a week it holds its own and keeps the skin hydrated on the days you aren't using it.

It is definitely a must have for the Summer season and it also comes in a body wash so you need to skip to your local Boots quickfast and take a look (or a sniff)!

Love,
S

Candy Yum Yum!

Hey Ladies,

In keeping with bold bright lips for Summer today I bring you Candy Yum Yum by MAC. I posted a picture of this lipstick on my Instagram recently and thought I should do up a blog post! I bought this back in February in New York and up until the end of 2012 Candy Yum Yum was a limited edition shade that you could only get in the pro stores or when it came out with a collection such as "Quite Cute".

If you are a fan of MAC lipsticks you will already know all about this product. All of MAC lipsticks are super pigmented and smell like vanilla (YUM!) and this lipstick is no exception. It is a long last matte lipstick which means it will last for ages on the lips and is also unique being as it is a matte formulation.

This is a lipstick I think everyone should own, in my last lipstick post (you can read that here) I talked about how I thought a bright lip would look ridiculous with my pale skin but like the OCC Liptar in Nylon this is such a statement lip colour that will really stand out!

Imagine this.... it's Summer 30 degrees and your lying on the beach working on your tan in a teeny bikini looking like a Kardashian! Why not do a Kourtney and go for a bold statement lip?

Love,
S





Image from lipstickalley.com

Ship Shape Lips For Summer!

Hey,

In case you haven't noticed my last beauty post was lip related as I am on a serious lipstick binge and it seems my bank account can't resist a bright pink. Summer is just around the corner and its time to de-flake our lips from their wintry state and prepare for some sun. Today I am bringing you my top four products that will revive any lip condition!

Bubblegum Lip Scrub by Lush
This will be your saving grace if you suffer from chapped lips and can't seem to get rid of the flakiness. Made from castor sugar and jojoba oil it gently scrubs away dead flaky skin to leave your kissers smooth and read for lip balm or lipstick. Lush carries a couple of flavours of lip scrubs such as popcorn and mint julips but personally bubblegum is my favourite. The best part? This product is edible so you can lick away the excess. The price tag? €6.75 and it will last forever, you can find this product in your local Lush or on Lush.co.uk!

EOS Lipbalm
This sphere shaped lip balm has taken the beauty world by storm, with fans all over the globe from the Kardashian's right down to the bloggers and beauty gurus on YouTube. Also containing jojoba oil and shea butter this nourishes lips with no colour payoff so you can replace your Vaseline for this handy little ball. It also come in a range of fruit flavours so there is something there for everyone. I picked mine up in the US but you can find it right here in Ireland on BeautyEmporium.ie for €6.25!

Baby Lips by Maybelline 
Unfortunately this product is currently unavailable in Ireland but with its huge success in the US I have a feeling it wont be long till it arrives on Irish shores. This products promises to protect the lips for 8 hours with its "exclusive lip renew formula" and does it do that? It surely does. I have the shade Grape Vine that smells just like sweet grapes and has a tiny purple tint to it, but with 6 variations I'm sure it won't be hard to find one to suit you. I have heard a rumour that these will launch in April and retail for around €10 but that could just be a rumour considering that it is now the last day of the month! As soon as I spot them I will update this post.

Lip Butter by Korres
If you want a lip balm with more pigment/colour pay off to it then maybe the much talked about Lip Butter by Korres might be the perfect product for you. Fleur De Force on YouTube is a huge fan of this product so I had to try it out. Made from rice wax and shea butter this product leaves the lips deeply moisturised and it is also paraben free! This product also comes in 6 shades/flavour but my personal favourite is Quince which is a pinky red perfect for during the day when I'm not brave enough to wear a red lip! You can find Korres products on ASOS.com and at €10.50 with free shipping, I think you've got yourself a bargain.


Love,
S

Blood Lust

Hey Ladies,
Well Summer is well and truly here and to kick off the brilliant weather I thought I would go for a bright nail polish, something a bit more in your face. It is no secret that I am a big fan of H&M nail polishes and I regularly pick up new colours to add to the collection. My sister actually gave me this polish as it wasn't her cup of tea, WIN! It is the colour Red Nail and it is a really pigmented red that goes beautifully with my pale skin, its very 50's.

I went to a BBQ yesterday and painted my nails for the occasion and although I love H&M polishes some of them are hit and miss and only work out for one day wear. As I am typing this I can see the ends of the polish that has chipped away.

H&M polishes are really affordable at €3.95 a bottle and they have a huge range of colours!

 

What's your favourite Summer polish?
Love,
S