New York Make Up Haul

So just over a month ago I set off to New York with my Mum

It felt like we had been waiting so long for this holiday (well it was just under a year..)

I had a pretty good idea of a few products I wanted to pick up whilst in the states

Mostly stuff we can't get easily in the UK or are a lot cheaper in the US

The above haul is all the makeup goodies picked up, there was also a trip to Bath and Bodyworks (why don't we have that here!!!???) and to the beauty section in Victoria's Secrets.

I've also discovered the perfect skincare routine for my troublesome skin...it may or may not include the addition of a Clarisonic Mia to my arsenal

As you can see from the photos I went a little crazy for nail polishes

The Essies were only $7 and the OPI's were $9 on the cruise so I couldn't resist them

I also finally picked up the feather effect Nails Inc polishes, only $9, and the Illamasqua Speckle polishes which I'd been lusting after for so long

There are a few things missing from the photos as they are already well and truly implemented in my everyday make up bags but I will be reviewing everything I purchased

Hope you're all good :)

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Love

Belle

xoxo

Nail Polish Storage

(Sorry about the poor photo quality the lighting's terrible in the flat!)

A little while ago I was moaning to my lovely fiance that I didn't have any storage for my nail polish collection, they were just chucked in a bag which I had to rummage in to find anything I fancied, I couldn't see all my polishes to decide what I wanted to wear and this resulted in always wearing the same polishes and neglecting the rest of my collection.

He took pity on me and built this little shelving unit (I say little it's about a metre sqaure!)

I love it!

I can now see all my bottles of joy lined up in brand order

And I now use all of my neglected polishes on a regular basis too

Unfortunately the way I had them stored before had led to leaks and smashes so a few of my bottles are covered in nail varnish, and it takes forever to get off the bottles

I use the shelves to store my hand and foot creams too...I have quite a few s&g heel genius lined up on the bottom! It always seems to be included in their gift sets and I never get through them...

How do you store your nail polish collection?

Love

Belle

xoxo



Beauty Hauling

I seem to have been rather in the wars this week... Monday I helped the boy plaster the ceiling and somehow tweaked my back which made me pretty useless in a tile shop for the next few days, was in absolute agony! Tuesday I ended up with a migraine which obviously was shockingly rubbish, to top it off stomach cramps came my way..whoop whoop! Add to that mouth ulcers and very little sleep I was not a happy bunny come thursday and my day off.


So off I trotted to my local shopping centre to have a wee little splurge on myself, needless to say I felt much better after.


Yesterday (being Saturday) I shot my first solo wedding and it couldn't have gone any better, so now I'm devoting my time off to setting up my own little business and I am so freaking excited! I really feel wedding shoots could be something I can get into. And setting up a business may distract me from spending money on days off all the time! 

Outfit to tackle my downer mood and shop, shop, shop

Teal Cardigan~Forever 21

Long Sleeved Black Top~Topshop

Cherry Print Skirt~River Island

Black Leggings~New Look

Black Boots~Next

Rose Gold Watch~Michael Kors

And the all important purchases...

Estee Lauder Eye Cream and Ombre Blusher

Benefit BrowZings, They're Real Mascara and Hello Flawless Powder

Essie Splash of Grenadine Nail Varnish

Models Own Bloo Boo and Indian Ocean Nail Varnish

Revlon coral Lip Butter

Barry M Coral Lipstick

Boots Eye Make up Remover Gel

Estee Lauder free gift

I also purchased deodrant and cotton balls but didn't think they were photo worthy 

I'm definitely going to have to start doing some reviews so will make a start this week

Manicure with Bloo Boo and Indian Ocean

I found the Bloo Boo formula to be very runny and thin so it took around three coats and I still didn't achieve full opacity so thought I would try the Indian Ocean varnish on top. I love the effect of the Beetlejuice nail varnishes and will definitely be investing in more.

Well I'm considerably knackered after being at the wedding till 1am and then working 10-4 today and straight to the hospital to visit my grandad after work, and now I'm off to bed nice and early...

Night all

Love

Belle

xoxo

Beauty Lust List

Benefit BrowZings ~ I recently collared in Boots by one of the lovely Benefit ladies, I was only looking for a cheap everyday foundation to use for work but ended up walking away with a freshly made up face and a few naughty purchases, the new foundation (post to come), a tester set of the face products and an eyebrow pencil. I've only recently got into penciling in my eyebrows so haven't tried many products the MA has booked me in this Thursday for a tutorial on how to use the BrowZings so be prepared for a post on that, must prepare the bank balance too!

Estee Lauder Double Wear ~ After trying the new Benefit foundation I'm eager to try some other new ones. I've been religious to my MAC Studio sculpt for over a year so want to try a few different products, any suggestions welcomed. I've seen this reviewed on many blogs so figure it must be worth a try.

Chanel Rouge Volupte ~ Just because it's pretty, it's pink and it's Chanel...do I need anymore explanation?

MAC Pink Swoon Blusher ~ I love love love blushers and always want to expand my collection. Other than Well Dressed my collection is mainly Coral based, Pink Swoon is completely different to anything I own already. I'm coming up to six empties for my back to MAC so may give this a little swatchy swatch whilst I'm there.

Neals Yard Eye Make-up remover ~ I've recently been favouring a little pamper session every evening rather than just using a make up wipe. I've nearly run out of my Estee Lauder eye make up remover so I'd like to give this one a try next. If I'm ordering online I'd like to buy a few other bits but not sure what, guess some blog reading is in order there...

Essie Splash of Grenadine ~ My cousin is a beautician and when she painted my toes before Kenya I noticed she had this colour on her toes and I loved it! Shame I'd already chosen my pedicure colour which I also loved :P It's such a summery colour and I think I may have just enough Boots points for a little treat.

If any of you out there have tried any of these let me know what your opinions are.

Love

Belle

xoxo

Nail Varnish Collection

I've been thinking about doing a nail varnish post for a while

So here's my modest collection

I need a new way to store it....

To see the pictures bigger just click on them, didn't want to inundate you all with tonnes of photos!

 The white bag houses the varnishes I neglect...not a big fan of these ones

The over spilling bag is all my favourite varnishes

Models Own

(L-R) Coral Reef, Jade Stone, Beth's Blue, Top Turquoise, Magenta Pearl, Pure Purple, Purple Grey, Becca's Brown, Grace Green, Nude Beige, Utopia, Cherry Pie, Sophie's Pink, Bluebelle, Peacock Green, Champagne, Purple Mystique, Pearly Queen, Buff Pink, Blue Med

 O.P.I

(L-R) Sparkleicious, Gargantuan Green Grape (Matte), The Show Must Go On, Absolutely Alice, Whats With The Cattitude, Yoga-ta Get This Blue, Purple With A Purpose, Suzi Loves Sydney, Red My Fortune Cookie, Italian Love Affair, Chocolate Moose, Tutti Frutti Tonga, Coney Island Cotton Candy, Got A Date To-Knight, Got The Blues For Red, Rising Star, Done Out In Deco, Pink Flamenco, Ogre The Top Blue

 Nails Inc.

(L-R) Buckingham Street, Berkeley Square, Montrose Place, Eagle Street, Jermyn Street, The Vale, Victoria, Picadilly Circus, Shelton Street, Maple Street, Duchess Street, Eden Grove, Dean Street

Miscellaneous

(L-R) George: Swoosh, George: Trick, George: Deceit, Revlon: Steel Her Heart, Revlon: Tuscan Sun, Barry M: Nail Effect, Barry M: Mushroom, Barry M: Cobalt Blue, Barry M: Grey, Barry M: Mint Green, Barry M: Pink Flamingo, Essie: Antique Rose, Essie: Damsel In Distress, Topshop: Hide and Seek, 17: Real Romantic, 17: Fairy Cake, 17: Sherbert Lemon, 17: Knockout Red, 17: Royal Indigo, 17: Parma Violet, 17: Mint Choc Chip, 17: Seabreeze, Natural Collection: Antique Coral, Natural Collection: Cosmic Crush

If you have any requests for reviews just ask and I'll be happy to do them :)

Love

Belle

xx