Attempting Nail Art- Reverse Mani

So I had a ton of Boot's points to use so I though why not treat myself to some really nice nail polishes and these are the ones I picked up- Model's Own Pro (found in most big Boot's stores) in Kiss My Brass, Come to Bed Red and Jack's Black. I thought they made quite a good group to get as the colour all interact with each other quite well.
I thought I would give the reverse mani a go- at least I think that's what it's called. Correct me if I'm wrong. I painted a black undercoat first and then with the sticky bit of a post it note fashioned myself a guide for the gold moon. However my sister pointed out to me that it probably would have been a lot easier to do the gold first and then cut out a half circle, stick it on the nail and then paint the black, which makes a lot more sense but oh well! I'm quite pleased with how it's turned out. It's still a bit messy around the edges but that'll come off in due time. And I've already chipped one nail. Typical.

I'm off back to uni tomorrow so I've been packing and then packing some more. 

Trying to pack my wardrobe is not an easy task. I may have to sit on my suitcase to do it up.

Excited to be going back though.

Have a good day!

xx

Harper's Bazaar & Leighton Denny Nail Varnish

Harper's Bazaar is one of my favourite magazine, mainly for the more often than not gorgeous editorials. I would never be able to afford something advertised or featured in it but it's a treat for the eyes. This month also had a feature on Florence Welch (one of my girl crushes) and a free nail varnish by Leighton Denny. I had never heard of this brand before but I'm really impressed with the quality of nail varnish. I chose this gorgeous mushroom-esque colour. They normally retail at £11 a bottle so for a 4 quid magazine, that's not bad at all!

I initially wanted to get Glamour magazine because of the Benefit freebie but the massive Sainsbury's where I  live had completely sold out!

NOTD

Now I have to admit I'm not much of a nail varnish person. I own about 6 colours in total but a while back, I treated myself to 3 MUA nail polishes and this ModelsOwn Pro one. It's aptly named pinky grey but I think it has far more of a lilac undertone and for a nail varnish, it actually smells quite nice which is rather unusual.

For some reason, Blogger throws a fit occasionally with my images and even though the top image is landscape when viewing it on my computer, Blogger puts it in as portrait and I don't quite know why. If anyone can shed some light on this, please tell me and I will be v grateful!

Anyway, I'm off to do some Spanish revision- joy of joys.

Have a nice day!

xx

I'm Back Baby. And With A Mini Haul Follow my blog with Bloglovin

Yes that is correct. My camera was delivered back to me today, in full working condition and I'm over the moon. I used Camera Repair Direct who offered a repair at the most reasonable price of the ones I had estimates for. It was a little slow- just under 2 weeks to get it repaired- but seeing as it was the cheapest, I didn't mind. I was really worried that I had smashed it to bits and it needed 30 different new parts but nope, it just needs a bit of readjusting and it was fine again!

So anyway, I've developed the habit of going into the city centre every Wednesday because I finish uni very earlier and if I didn't do something, I would go insane from boredom.
I picked up 3 of the LoveHeart MUA nail varnishes and I can't wait to wear them as them are gorgeous colours. I also picked up a Models Own Pro in the suitable named Pinky Grey.
On top of that I picked up a Natural Collection lipstick in Rosebud which is a gorgeous pink with slight rose gold shimmer too it- swatched in the last picture. 
I also got the famous Melba blush and an MUA blush Shade 4- both swatched in the second to last photo. I'm not sure how Melba will show up on my skin tone, or if it will at all but I love the MUA one which is lovely and very pigmented. Such a bargain at £1! Also, not pictured was a dark brown MUA eyebrow brush as my faithful Rimmel one had come to it's end. The texture of the MUA eyebrow brush is much creamier than the Rimmel one that had a tendency to be a bit hard so that's got a big tick in my book.


Anyway, just a little mini haul for you. It feels good to be back and expect more picture coming your way!

xx