O.P.I Kardashian Kolor

So for all of you who's guilty pleasure is O.P.I or The Kardashians, then this post is for you.

If you want to find great beauty and nail bargains search for cosmetic wholesalers who do bulk packages for discounted prices.

Like this deal, 2 sets of O.P.I Mini Collections by Nicole by O.P.I Kardashian Kolor - 'Sophisticuties' and 'Celebitties'.

Both sets for £8.00 which is a STEAL.

So if this has tickled your senses, check out the link below!

http://www.5starcosmetics.co.uk/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=5062

Feel Like A Mermaid!

So Barry M (my all time fav highstreet Nail Polish) has brought out a beautiful, Aquarium collection. With two tone polishes, and perfect glitter polish!

The tones of teals, blues, golds, pinks are just to perfect for words. If you're looking for a cool alternative this Spring for your nails, check out the Aquarium collection.

I treated myself to two polishes from the collection, as I couldn't resist the 3 for 2 offer currently on Barry M cosmetics in Superdrug. (slaps wrist) I just cannot resist a good bargain.

The little fish-like scale design on the neck of the bottle adds a cute little detail to the collection. I picked these two colours, a two tone teal/silver Nail Paint and a similar coloured Glitter polish. 

Layer these two on top of each other, and start feeling like a Mermaid. 

Colours from left to right :

Aquarium - Pacific, Aquarium - Mermaid. 

To shop the Aquarium collection online follow the link below: 

http://www.barrym.com/products/latest-products/aquarium-nail-effects.html

Purple Passion

So purple and I have had a long standing love affair. Its so beautiful and its been my favourite colour since I can remember!

So as and ode to this love, I decided to pull out my Purple Polishes and play around.

Using a mixture of Barry M and L'Oreal shades, I layered Purples, Fushcias and Blues to create this look.

Here's how :

Simply grab the darkest shade, here I use Barry M Nail Paint in Indigo, apply two coats as your base. Wait till completely dry. For the design on the top you'll need a scrap piece of paper to hand. Grab the next lightest tone - we're working from dark to light with our colours. Take out the brush, brush off the majority of the polish onto the scrap piece of paper, and then brush what little is left onto the nail, being artistic in your placement.

Continue this process until you have used all the colours you wish, and apply a protective top coat to seal it all in.

The colours I used are:
Barry M Nail Paint in - Indigo 312, Fuchsia 302, Pure Turquoise 295, and Gelly Hi Shine in Prickly Pear 311
L'Oreal in Nouvelle / Vague 851

This design would look awesome in O.P.I's new Brazilian collection which is perfect for Summer!

Hope you have fun re-creating this look, and re-creating it in different colour schemes.

Mermaid Magic

Inspired by the new Aquatics range by Barry M I decided to have a go at creating a mermaid look nail art design myself.

Simply grab a mid blue colour as a base - here I use Barry M Gelly Hi-Shine in Blueberry add a triangle of minty teal green from the cuticle with the end of the triangle stopping mid nail. Here I used Barry M Gelly Hi-Shine in Greenberry then add a golden shimmer preferably with iridescent glitter chunks in the polish like my Maybelline Colour Show Brocades in Knitted Gold.

Add the glitter polish until the blue and green look faded together and the design looks cohesive. And enjoy your Mermaid style nails!

Barry M - Lip Paint Review

Barry M are known for their bold colour choices, and their range of Paint - whether it be for your lips or nails. They have great colours at great prices.

I found these few Barry M Lip Paints via my Ebay expeditions and paid a pound or so less than you would in store, but only because I'm a cheap skate and if I can avoid paying full price I will find a way! 

The colours I went for are very bold and I realise not everyone's taste but I think there is at least one shade here that will catch each of your eyes. They are £4.49 from Superdrug and Boots that carry Barry M in store. There is usually a lovely selection of various colours. I like these as they are great for spring and summer and perfect for those who dare to wear a bright lip. 

Unfortunately I do not have the shade names, neither do I have the numbers as mine have worn with wear and tear. But I do believe the bright pink and the orange are still carried in store, but I'm not too certain on the berry shade and the glitter pink. 

As you can see from the swatches the colour pigmentation carries well from Lipstick to skin, and hold for hours well without need for re-application. 

The berry is a rich tone plumy-red, its perfect for a bold daytime and an easy going nighttime wear lipstick. I think this would carry well across skin tones and would suit most people as its an easy to wear colour. Its bold without being too far gone that it would be too bright for some people to carry off. 

The bright pink isn't shown justice in the swatch, it is NEON its perfect for rocking with a tan in Summer and bringing those beach vibes to your makeup look. I am obsessed with this shade but struggle to find occasions at the moment with the weather as it is to wear it, but can't wait for the sun to come and for me to start rocking this bad boy of a Pink again. 

The glitter pink is a more subtle shade, the actual pigmentation isn't that powerful, it is mostly a clear lipstick with a slight sheen of colour and then glitter. It's perfect to add a sparkle for that party do you're attending at work, or if you're into fun makeup! Its very light on the lips and the glitter doesn't get everywhere either! 

And lastly the orange! This is also a bright colour, but less in your face than the pink,  a much more wearable alternative I think. It is easy to wear, although I wouldn't suggest that people with paler complexion that myself try it as I think it might make you look a little paler/ill. I struggle to wear it unless I have some colour as it can wash me out a little, and I consider myself to have fair/porcelain type tone to my complexion. But all the same it is a gorgeous shade and I think those with darker, more tan complexions would look stunning in this! 

So next time you are in the Barry M section of your drugstore make sure you check out the pigments of the Lip Paints as they are beautiful. 

Gelly Hi-Shine - Barry M Review

So I know this collection has been out a while, and I may be behind on the review bandwagon, but they keep adding more and more colours and I just adore the formulation that I want them ALL!

If you haven't come across them before, they are a high shine / gloss polish with a lovely thick formula that allows for beautiful almost shellac style finish. You can get away with just the one coat, or apply two for even bolder brighter colour.

With a range that contains beautiful bolds and more coral and pastel shades, there is definitely something for everyone.

Shades from Left to Right:

Lychee, Papaya, Mango, Prickly Pear, Blueberry, Greenberry, Blue Grape. 

Find them on the link below, or in Superdrug Stores.

http://www.barrym.com/products/nails/effects/gelly-nail-effects.html

LaBelleAffaire

For all you followers of my blog who love a little bling and sparkle in their life, this post will be right up your alley!

I'm now on ETSY :) For those of you who are unfamiliar with Etsy, it is an online marketplace for handmade crafts, gifts and anything else you can hand create! Consider it like a completely handcrafted goods eBay if you will. You can create little shops by setting up an account with them and list your goods as you would on eBay customising your shop as you go along!

I get bored easily and like to make things sparkly, so this is a perfect place for my crafts to be. I particularly enjoy blinging out phone cases in various patterns and designs, so if you like Kawaii style or just a one of a kind case to brighten up your phone my little Etsy shop 'LaBelleAffaire' is the place for you!

I currently have two listings but am planning to post a third soon.

So please support me there as well, as here on my nail art blog. I am hoping to make a nail themed phone case soon!

If you like the designs but don't own the phone for that particular case, simply leave me a comment here for suggestions of certain models of phone to make for, and I will get creating. So go follow the link below and have a good nose!

https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/LaBelleAffaire?ref=l2-shopheader-name