Treasure Hunting #1 : Benefit Dallas

I love those shopping the stash posts on blogs who doesn't like finding an old favourite or a product we were considering buying and didn't even remember we had? Dallas is one of these and in this micro summer I have used this EVERYDAY (no exaggeration). This is like a blusher/bronzer hybrid that gives skin such luminosity which comes from the finely milled shimmer in it, don't be alarmed you will not come away looking like a Christmas tree! I think my skin looks so glowing and healthy when I put it on. I find that bronzers look too muddy and unatural on my skin so this is a great alternative. I fond this looks good with or without a tan and is very buildable. Benefit describe it as "plum" it looks dusky pink to me but whatever! I usually pair this with Moonbeam (highlighter) for a bit of an extra boost or if its daytime my MAC strobe cream is enough. As with all Benefit Blushers/bronzers we ditch the brush...which lets be honest is pretty crappy unfortunately Benefit have quite cottoned on to this yet..they'll get it eventually. Apart from the brush the two other cons for me are the price as with Benefit is a bit high, yes the packaging is cute but not enough to warrant that price..that aside I overlook this. The second con is hitting pan!!!

You can find Benefit Dallas at your local Benefit counter priced at £24.50  for 12 grams.

Do you wear Dallas? What do you think?

What's in My Handbag

What’s is my handbag is a neat little site for us nosey biatches out there. I'd describe it as an online magazine/blog where you can read articles on beauty products, interviews with beauty experts, try samples of the latest products and most importantly view what’s inside lots of ladies bags. This has become my new past time.

You must sign up to be able to use this and in order to try products you have to answer a short questionnaire. For anyone who is dubious I received a sample of L'oreal Mytic oil so the system works. You can also upload your own bag for us nosey parkers.

I love the variety of this site and any freebie is a winner. Since I started using this its developed a lot, looking forward to what they have instore.

 

 

                                                        http://www.whatsinmyhandbag.com/

                                                           What do you think of this site?

Broadway Impress Nails (French Manicure)

 

 

 

I'm not a huge fan of false nails for a few reasons:

a) Because of the damage they do 

b) I'm constantly changing my nail colour

c) Most importantly, I'm too lazy to get them filled in.

That said there are certain occasions they are acceptable. I purchased these for a friends wedding and was very impressed. These are basically stick on nails, not the kind you would give to your 3 year old sister to play around with , no these are for big girls. They come in a nail polish shaped bottle which is pretty sweet (sucker for packaging). Each nail comes with an adhesive tab which you remove and then apply to your own nail. The whole process is pretty idiot proof, I applied them in my car in under 15 mins.

 A couple of points to remember:

1) Match these to your nails properly before application! I had a slight mishap here.

2) Make sure you push the nail into your cuticle so you can't see any joins.

3) If you have long nails then I wouldn't get these or be prepared to cut yours down as they are in false nail vocab Active.

I removed mine on the same night I applied them but, a friend had hers on for a full week and they were still going strong when she removed them. Obviously, if you are doing manual labour then these are not your friend. I noticed some felt loose but I still had to apply considerable force to get them off. To remove them you just pull them off from one of the sides. I doubt you'd be able to use these again. My nails looked and felt perfectly normal afterwards, no dents, residue etc.

I purchased mine from Superdrug for £7.99 but they are also available from Boots in a variety of designs and colours.

Would you wear these? What do you think of this brand?

Instagram obsession!!!

I admit it I am an absolute Instagram addict! During the great Instagram outage of 2012 I was one of those saddos checking to see when service had resumed. What can I say I love filtered pictures of make up and cakes :)

 

 

If you are an addict yourself and not quite ready to join Instrammers Anonymus then follow me for hundreds of pictures of me slowly bankrupting myself.

Follow me @mondayschild

NOTD: OPI Minnie Mouse Mini Collection - I'm all ears

This is from the Opi Minnie Mouse Mini collection. I purchased this for £7.50 on buyapowa link.

The colour is described as a glittery magenta. This picture doesn't do it justice, it is infact very bright.

What do you think of this shade? What's your favourite shade from this collection?

Disco Pant Dupes

 

 The Original "Disco pant" - £70.00

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Disco pants seem to be the bottomsof choice at the moment, I love the look of them but I don't think they are worth a whole £70 English pounds. I've spent a fair bit of time looking around for alternatives and have sourced 3 that I think are some good, purse friendly dupes. I have yet to purchase any of these but will get around to it eventually. For your viewing pleasure...

Hearts & Bows "Rave pants"  

 Ark - £34.99

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Black "Disco pant"

Glamourous - £29.99

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Love Label High Shine Skinny Trousers 

Very/Littlewoods - £43.00

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What do you think? Have you seen any other good dupes?

Nude of the day........

Today's nail of the day is bought to you by L.A Colors (I just want to correct it to colours!!)

Sorry about the cuticles!!

Shade: French Nail Creme (NP356)

A very nice nude, very flattering. What you are seeing is the result of 4 shades but I think 2-3 is sufficient I just liked applying this so much. For those of you that aren't familiar with this brand it is simply amazing. Polishes are 99p(!) there is a MASSIVE variety of colors!!!

I've always bought mine at PAKS or afro-Caribbean hair shops but I have seen these in the Westfield in Stratford in a shop called Beauty Bay which is on the Lower Ground floor near Starbucks, Deichman etc (Impressive or plain sad?)

They also do make up, which I haven't tried yet but will eventually get around to...

What do you think of this shade? Have you tried L.A Colors