Half Moon Manicure

Finally, I can enjoy myself and paint my nails because I'm on .....(DRUM ROLL).....EASTER HOLIDAYS(/VACATION for the Americans out there). So sitting at home, I decided to try something new with some stationary. Yes, those cute matching things we buy, but never utilise. Here is the result.

 

 

This was so simple to do, though you will have to excuse the fact that I accidently deleted the picture I took after  I cleaned up the messy red polish with a cotton bud. All you need to re-create the look is three different colours of nail polish and the most-helpful-thing-ever-created-to keep-our-folders-intact, reinforcements.

 

 

 

 



 

 

These flat mini-donut like things (the only way I could come up with to describe them) are available in every good stationary store including W H Smith and Staples. The polishes I used were Rio Nail Art pens ( metallic collection- no names) the deep berry red one- Argos

17 Fast Finish nail polish in Fury- Boots

and W7 nail polish in Burnt Amber - No idea

( might have been a gift)

 

Do tell me what you thought of this look and how you're going to spend Easter

 

Vee xxx

 

 

 

Book Review:Threads 3 Sequins, Stars & Spotlights

Hey, so I know I haven't writen in a while, but I have been really busy with homework .... and reading. Now yesterday was Mother's Day here in the UK so do tell me what you got for the most important woman in your life.
Today's post, as you might know if you read the title, is about the final (sadly) book in the Threads series. This post will tell you the ending so please do not read on if you do not want any spoilers.
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Ok, everyone ready? Steady? Read on!
Firstly, I must say that I did not exactly....like the ending. It was good, but not good good so I was a bit disappointed. Here I have summerised the ending seperatly for each character:

So Nonie has been getting distracted by the fashion industry lately and her grades are falling down, her mother is rather worried about her and threatens her that she might make her quit being Crow's Manager. In the end, though, Nonie manages to up her grades, land a job in Vogue and fall in love with sweet Liam (there is a boy called Liam in my street, too. He's not sweet. He's five and adores pulling my hair...).

Edie is starts to feel the stress and, eventually, gives up her dream to go to Howard. Instead,she hints that she will become a social worker (with the help of Jenny's mum Stella) and the last chapter shows that she and Nonie's brother, Harry, finally get together.

Jenny was asked to come and work overseas in a huge production. Meanwhile, at home, Edie discovers her huge secret ..... Her mum (Stella)  has some form of deppression. So Jenny has to make a huge choice between looking after her mum and her kittens or starring in the latest New York musical? She chooses the broadway, but only after Edie promises to look after her mother.

Now taking her GCSEs, Crow is also given the hefty task of creating the wedding dress. However, much to Nonie's dismay (Grandma:HA! Take that Nonie!) Crow realises that she only took fashion because it is the closest thing to her actual passion, Art. So she chooses not to have her own fashion label, but is still satisfied.

In the first few chapters of the book, Harry proposes to Isabelle, but we soon see that it is not what he wants and that he is actually miserable. Fortunately, Nonie identifies this (and much to Grandma's dismay) manages to talk some sense into him before the Big Day. As I mentioned above, he and Edie get together in the end.

And the romance doesn't just stop there because Nonie's mum falls in love with their neighbour and he moves in with them in the end of the novel. I'm not sure how much I like him as he is not mentioned as much as I would like him to be.

Overall, I think this novel touches many issues that are present within life and relationships. Sophia Bennett succeeds in informing readers, not only how important change and choices can be, but also, how we should be open to both.
I have greatly enjoyed this triology and would recommend everyone get on their reading glasses and read the book. If you already have, then do let me know what you think.

Vee xxx

Barry M Nail Paint Mushroom: Swatch

Hey, just a quick post to show you my latest nail paint that is actually quite old, but I only got around to buying it now.

Barry M Nail Paint in Mushroom

 

This is grey brown colour that reminds me a lot of OPI's You Don’t Know Jacques, only Mushroom is lighter. It is slightly slower drying that normal, but if you have asian/olive skin like me, it's SO worth it!

 

Let me know what you think,

Vee xxx

Book Review: Threads 2: Beads, Boys & Bangles

This was an AMAZING sequel to an already amazing book. I read this quite a while ago and hadn't got around to reviewing it until now. So, firstly, my favourite character in this book was Edie and my most disliked character was Alexander because that is exactly how a boy should NOT be. I think the book was writen to show us that fashion isn't always glamorous and that there is a chance that the designer dress worn on the red carpets is actually made by a poor, 4 year boy from India, who suffers from Malaria and is only being paid 50p for doing so.
  Also, Jenny's character really irritated me because she did not stand up for herself like any self-respecting girl should.



 

 

If you've read this, do tell me what you think and expect a review for the third and final book to come soon.

 

Have a great day,

Vee x



Mini Haul: MUA Nail Constellation and MUA Fur Effect Nails

So last week I saw a good few people wearing fluffy bits (my first impression) on their nails so after a bit of searching I found a cheap way to re-create their look. For less. Both the products are for £3 from superdrug so £6 altogether, but I had saved up £2 on my reward card do I only had to pay £4 (there, I've done the maths).

So first I got the MUA Nail Constellation in Gemini

So this is basically like Ciate's Caviar Nails, but much cheap. Gemini is very pretty and has purple, baby blue, pink and silver beads in it. I haven't tried it yet, but from previous experience I know that this manicure only lasts up to about 2, sometimes 3 days. But it is perfect for Valentines Day.

The second (and last) thing I bought was the MUA Fur Effects in Boo Boo Fluff

This HAS got to be the cutest name in history. Its a beautiful skyblue/waterblue and the longer I stare at it the more I feel like visiting the swimming pool. I haven't ever tried this before so I can't wait to try it, but I have heard that it only last for 1 day. Alas, there goes my dream of having fluffy nails all week long.

Vee xxx

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Quote by Sam Levenson

"It's so simple to be wise. Just think of something stupid to say and say the opposite."

Barry M Nail Paint in Nude, The Body Shop Eyeshadow and Rimmel London 1000 Kisses Lip Tint

Hey, hope you're all OK. I've been busy checking out these new beauty buys:

Barry M Nail Paint in Nude

And since my school thinks it's compulsory to ban nail polish, I have to resort to wearing nude paint. This particular shade sits very well on my nails and has the slightest hint of pink. It lasted very well and did not chip for a whole week and that was only when I went swimming. The only negative thing about this was that it five coats to ger a fully opaque colour, but still, I'm very impressed.

 

 

The second thing I bought was The Body Shop Eye Colours in 38 (no name :-[ )

Now this is a great highlight colour that I would describe as a silvery blue. It is'nt the longest lasting eyeshadow that I have come across, but it is definately easy to blend and might last longer with the help of a primer or setting spary.

 

 





 

My most exciting purchase here was Rimmel's 1000 Kisses Lip Tint in Nothing But Nude

 

Now I have to admit that I was very disappointed in this product for two reasons. Firstly, it is supposed to be "transfer-proof" but ,in my case, is began to fade in less than two hours! That's before I even got to think about food or drink.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 My second reason is that after my first use, the once soft tip applicator turned rough and hard and bits of it began to come off.

 

 

 

 

 

 

However, the one thing I did like was the colour and the balm. Many other bloggers complained that it was too drying, but for me it was quite moisturising. I even found myself using just the balm on my lips somedays.

 

Overall I enjoyed trying them all out. If you have, too, leave a comment and let me know.

Vee x