tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87747479591228662372024-03-05T16:32:07.533-08:00A Love For CosmeticsLaura's Look Book!http://www.blogger.com/profile/10565232174668737749noreply@blogger.comBlogger365125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774747959122866237.post-21113146865962167812011-11-08T07:50:00.000-08:002011-11-08T07:50:46.321-08:00Laura's look Book - Konad Nail Art - Turquoise & Pink Flowers<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/laurasjeel/6280044826/" title="photo-67 by laura_sjeel, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6109/6280044826_b2080f76eb.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="photo-67"></a><br />
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This look is all China Glaze today. I love both of these colours, so naturally putting them together made sense :] <br />
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Products Used; China Glaze For Audrey, <br />
China Glaze Emotion, <br />
BM Plate 205 <br />
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I love this look and the contrast of colours, the cream of the bright turquoise and the metallic shine of the deep pink. It's not the nicest floral design I have, but it is nice all the same.Laura's Look Book!http://www.blogger.com/profile/10565232174668737749noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774747959122866237.post-32400965475390824632011-11-08T06:23:00.000-08:002011-11-08T06:25:38.950-08:00Chanel - Ombres Perlees De Chanel Eyeshadow Palette<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/laurasjeel/6288812190/" title="photo-73 by laura_sjeel, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6060/6288812190_c6603c6dab.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="photo-73"></a><br />
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I had been after this palette for a while, so I was very glad when I finally got my mitts on it. The colour selection to me seems to be neutral and smoky, there aren't masses of looks that can be done with the colour selection, but they are good staple colours. <br />
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I have never had Chanel eyeshadows before, so I wasn't sure what to expect in terms of quality. I have found that they are very smooth and buttery, so lovely in texture! In terms of colour pay off some of the shades are better than others, I found the lightest colour and purple were hardest to work with, They weren't as pigmented as the others so they took a little more work in terms of pay off and blending. <br />
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The packaging is very sturdy and has a great mirror in the compact as it's really quite big, so it's a useful palette for travel. It comes with 2 double ended applicators, 3 sponge heads and a brush head, though it would have been useful to have more brush heads rather than those annoying sponges! But at least there is one brush!<br />
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Overall, it is a good palette, I love the colours though some colours work better than others. However for the quantity and quality I think it is overpriced. <br />
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The velvet-like dust cover<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/laurasjeel/6304284180/" title="photo-78 by laura_sjeel, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6038/6304284180_e6fe6df06b.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="photo-78"></a><br />
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Front<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/laurasjeel/6288864404/" title="photo-69 by laura_sjeel, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6047/6288864404_53ffdc7ddb.jpg" width="500" height="374" alt="photo-69"></a><br />
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Back<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/laurasjeel/6304287808/" title="photo-80 by laura_sjeel, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6045/6304287808_fd1009c4ed.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="photo-80"></a><br />
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The palette inside<br />
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The shades<br />
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Swatches<br />
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The accompanying brushes<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/laurasjeel/6288281771/" title="photo-75 by laura_sjeel, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6222/6288281771_a6efb06249.jpg" width="500" height="252" alt="photo-75"></a>Laura's Look Book!http://www.blogger.com/profile/10565232174668737749noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774747959122866237.post-2812011207177393442011-10-18T05:12:00.000-07:002011-10-18T05:12:53.937-07:00Laura's Look Book - Konad Nail Art - Girly FloralI have wanted to do a girly nail look for a while, and so I decided to do one today.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/laurasjeel/6256789933/" title="photo-64 by laura_sjeel, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6227/6256789933_caf21d9328.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="photo-64"></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/laurasjeel/6256792231/" title="photo-63 by laura_sjeel, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6235/6256792231_0afa455440.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="photo-63"></a><br />
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Products used;<br />
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China Glaze Good Witch?<br />
China Glaze Harmony<br />
BM plate 224<br />
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I love this look, the pink sparkly base with the purple metallic design couldn't be any girlier if it tried! I have provided a natural light picture and an artificial light picture, however it was so difficult to photograph how it looks in real life, as it doesn't show the glitter as well and it captures too much shine, and I don't think it captures how metallic the purple is. Picture difficulty aside, I hope you like it :]Laura's Look Book!http://www.blogger.com/profile/10565232174668737749noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774747959122866237.post-10351166989193927542011-10-14T04:58:00.000-07:002011-10-14T04:58:13.011-07:00Laura's Look Book - Konad Nail Art - Blue & Silver SwirlsI've not done some Konad in a while, so since I have some time off I thought I'd get to it :]<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/laurasjeel/6243455620/" title="nail art look by laura_sjeel, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6167/6243455620_291878bb5a.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="nail art look"></a><br />
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Products used;<br />
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Calvin Klein Indigo Blue,<br />
China Glaze Devotion,<br />
BM plate 19<br />
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I have been dying to use a China Glaze Romantique polish for some nail art since the swatches I did in my review of the collection. I used one of my favourites from the new bunch of Calvin Klein polishes I bought as a base too, so really it was 2 birds 1 stone :] It came out OK, but the BM plate design is quite skinny, so I found it hard to cover my entire nail (and I have small nails too), so the designs are harder to use then the Konads where the design is bigger and therefore it's easier to cover the whole nail with the design. With this bm design I had to do a bit of patching up at the sides, hopefully it isn't too noticeable. Either wau I think the design is nice and I like this colour combo :]Laura's Look Book!http://www.blogger.com/profile/10565232174668737749noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774747959122866237.post-49217445387694959752011-10-12T07:44:00.000-07:002011-10-13T05:50:20.833-07:00Calvin Klein Nail Varnish Haul & ReviewsSo, I recently managed to get these polishes for around £3 each on sale. I had seen them before and so had alsways wondered what the quality was like, as you can get them so cheaply considering the RRP is £11 and I have only ever seen them sold for £5 max, it made me wonder how come they were so cheap. Where they rubbish? Some are mislabelled is this the reason for the cheap price? So, here is my review, see below my thoughts on them. (Natural light swatches appear more true to life).<br />
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<b>Navy Sparkle</b><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/laurasjeel/6237160709/" title="CK Navy Sparkle by laura_sjeel, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6219/6237160709_28d85b177f.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="CK Navy Sparkle"></a><br />
Artificial light<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/laurasjeel/6237139365/" title="CK Navy Sparkle by laura_sjeel, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6240/6237139365_bd0c42a36d.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="CK Navy Sparkle"></a><br />
Natural light <br />
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Navy Sparkle is a deep blue varnish with green shimmer shot through, which gives it an iridescent effect. This looks blue, however when light hits it green shows through, however the picture does not show this all that well. The formula is thick, pigmented and covers well, but also dries quite quickly. Overall, it is a beautiful and good quality polish. 2 coats was all that was needed.<br />
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<b>Hannah Pinktana</b><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/laurasjeel/6237140993/" title="CK Hannah Pinktana by laura_sjeel, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6153/6237140993_2df8e1b6ab.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="CK Hannah Pinktana"></a><br />
Artificial light<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/laurasjeel/6237682574/" title="CK Hannah Pinktana by laura_sjeel, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6105/6237682574_3e32faaa5a.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="CK Hannah Pinktana"></a><br />
Natural light<br />
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Hannah Pinktana is a sheer pinky purple colour with holographic shimmer. The colour isn't sheer enough that you don't see it which is nice, and the shimmer is enough to give a holographic effect (not shown very well in the photo. For the best effect I'd say 3 coats, however my picture is only 2 coats and I think it looks really good. It dries pretty quickly, and overall is a lovely colour and quality varnish.<br />
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<b>Madly Mauve</b><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/laurasjeel/6237158683/" title="CK Madly Mauve by laura_sjeel, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6111/6237158683_999a5585da.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="CK Madly Mauve"></a><br />
Artificial light<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/laurasjeel/6237680516/" title="CK Madly Mauve by laura_sjeel, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6117/6237680516_64ac572eb7.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="CK Madly Mauve"></a><br />
Natural light<br />
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Madly Mauve is a deep purple with blue microshimmer, making it an iridescent colour that shows through as purple and blue. The formula only needed 2 coats max, dried pretty quickly and is a really lovely colour to look at and wear. This colour was so difficult to photograph, so the pictures do it no justice. <br />
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<b>Tutu</b><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/laurasjeel/6237141955/" title="CK Tutu by laura_sjeel, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6117/6237141955_696bcc07d2.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="CK Tutu"></a><br />
Artificial light<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/laurasjeel/6237678634/" title="CK Tutu by laura_sjeel, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6111/6237678634_c1c8e4789d.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="CK Tutu"></a><br />
Natural light<br />
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Tutu is not really a tutu kind of colour, it is black with multi-coloured glitter, however, the main glitter that shows through is a bronzey colour, as the seems to stand out better against the black. This is a minimum of 2 coats, as one coat was still too washed out looking, however I used 2 coats in the picture so I guess 2 would do. This is a lovely unique shade, and a little different. The glitter is very fine so the finish isn't rough or lumpy. A lovely shade and a workable formula.<br />
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<b>Hint of Pink</b><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/laurasjeel/6237149991/" title="CK Hint of pink by laura_sjeel, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6233/6237149991_9fce39d569.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="CK Hint of pink"></a><br />
Artificial light<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/laurasjeel/6237677732/" title="CK Hint of pink by laura_sjeel, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6218/6237677732_a520e0fb1a.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="CK Hint of pink"></a><br />
Natural light<br />
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Hint of pink in the bottle looks like a dusty rose, however on the nail it appears brighter and more baby pink. This went on perfect in 2 coats, however the colour isn't exactly unique, however it is nice. A staple barbie pink for those pink lovers, good quality, but not overly unique.<br />
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<b>Bombshell</b><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/laurasjeel/6237675286/" title="CK Bombshell by laura_sjeel, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6219/6237675286_2121a35a6a.jpg" width="240" height="320" alt="CK Bombshell"></a><br />
Artificial light<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/laurasjeel/6237154353/" title="CK Bombshell by laura_sjeel, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6230/6237154353_82fbe631e7.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="CK Bombshell"></a><br />
Natural light<br />
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Bombshell is a bright red verging on the pink side. Very nice texture and a little different from the average red, as it is quite bright and pinkish. 2 coats was enough to get the best coverage, however the finish wasn't overly glossy. Good quality, nice colour, and a colour that is bright and pretty.<br />
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<b>Indigo Blue</b><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/laurasjeel/6237666562/" title="CK Indigo blue by laura_sjeel, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6047/6237666562_72e9eff32e.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="CK Indigo blue"></a><br />
Artificial light<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/laurasjeel/6237153527/" title="CK Indigo blue by laura_sjeel, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6107/6237153527_2f37c6ff7e.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="CK Indigo blue"></a><br />
Natural light<br />
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Indigo blue is a gorgeous bright and vibrant blue with silver shot through to give a metallic look. This has to be one of my favourite blues in my whole collection. In 2 coats it was perfectly opaque and the colour pay off was good. This is the glossiest out of the bunch, and it is a lovely shade, with a lovely texture and finish. Overall a really good quality varnish.<br />
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<b>Crushed Rose</b><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/laurasjeel/6237149087/" title="CK Crushed Rose by laura_sjeel, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6233/6237149087_04617c37db.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="CK Crushed Rose"></a><br />
Artificial light<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/laurasjeel/6237147759/" title="CK Crushed Rose by laura_sjeel, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6171/6237147759_436d66da26.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="CK Crushed Rose"></a><br />
Natural light<br />
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Crushed Rose is a colour which I thought would be my favourite, it looked pinky in one light, but coral in another (in the bottle). However, when applied it was very thick and and gloopy, it also streaked pretty bad and didn't dry as well as the others. It is a lovely pink/coral colour, but the formula lets it down. It's a case of loving the colour but not the formula.<br />
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<b>Fuchsia Rama</b><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/laurasjeel/6237669470/" title="CK Fuchsia Rama by laura_sjeel, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6041/6237669470_5c89de4151.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="CK Fuchsia Rama"></a><br />
Artificial light<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/laurasjeel/6237673506/" title="CK Fuchsia Rama by laura_sjeel, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6096/6237673506_4d80d069fe.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="CK Fuchsia Rama"></a><br />
Natural light<br />
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Fuchsia Rama is not just a cool name, it's a cool colour too. In the bottle it is a deep purpley pink, however on the nail it appears more bright pink with a purple tinge. It is a lovely colour, fairly unique. The formula applies well and covers well as 2 coats worked out fine and gave a lovely opaque finish and drying time was good, however the finish itself is anything but glossy. The finish appears to be in the middle of matte and glossy, it isn't overly matte or glossy but somewhere in between. Therefore I find this lets it down, as it looks like the finish isn't supposed to be like that.<br />
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<b>Silver Streak</b><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/laurasjeel/6237674432/" title="CK Silver streak by laura_sjeel, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6175/6237674432_8bc867c8bd.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="CK Silver streak"></a><br />
Artificial light<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/laurasjeel/6237667604/" title="CK Silver streak by laura_sjeel, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6161/6237667604_0058f12363.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="CK Silver streak"></a><br />
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Silver Streak is a lovely metallic silver. This is just like any other silver pretty much, however the texture is good, though a little on the thick side and the finish is ok. I'd say 2 coats is all that is needed. It covers evenly and the drying time is good. Overall a lovely silver polish for those metallic lovers.<br />
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Overall, good quality varnishes, especially since they can be acquired to cheaply. A lovely variety of colours, and great value for money. Why are they so cheap? Well, although good colours, not all of them appear high end on the nail, while others do, so maybe it is the mislabelled bottles and the fact they haven't built up this high end cult following like brands such as OPI and designers like Chanel and YSL. <br />
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Hope this review has helped :]Laura's Look Book!http://www.blogger.com/profile/10565232174668737749noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774747959122866237.post-77942105206809995122011-08-27T13:00:00.001-07:002011-08-27T13:00:01.293-07:00Wet N' Wild Beauty Benefits Bronzing Powder<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/laurasjeel/6045756853/" title="wet n wild bronzer 5 by laura_sjeel, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6195/6045756853_287315b15c.jpg" width="411" height="500" alt="wet n wild bronzer 5"></a><br />
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This is a really cute product that I got from an outlet for £1! So no matter what it's faults I really can't complain! I have sensitive skin and it doesn't cause any reaction unlike a lot of powders do, so in terms of quality for your skin it seems very good. There are a few shades in the bronzer, some lighter colours and different colour tones, so there is bound to be a complimentary shade there for everyone, even when mixed together. It isn't overly glittery so you won't end up with a glitter ball face either. The design is pretty... well before you use it and it gets ruined! And to top it off, it isn't tested on animals either, which is definitely a benefit.<br />
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Brush and mirror inside the compact<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/laurasjeel/6046307276/" title="wet n wild bronzer 3 by laura_sjeel, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6066/6046307276_9484b44762.jpg" width="263" height="500" alt="wet n wild bronzer 3"></a><br />
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This is a pretty design for a bronzer, it seems a shame to ruin it by using it!<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/laurasjeel/6046309658/" title="wet n wild bronzer 4 by laura_sjeel, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6186/6046309658_cfb045de5c.jpg" width="500" height="389" alt="wet n wild bronzer 4"></a><br />
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Swatch of the bronzer colours<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/laurasjeel/6046310302/" title="wet n wild bronzer by laura_sjeel, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6066/6046310302_fda1100cc1.jpg" width="500" height="369" alt="wet n wild bronzer"></a><br />
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It also says it can be used as an eyeshadow, so I had a go;<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/laurasjeel/6045782431/" title="wet n wild natural eye by laura_sjeel, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6187/6045782431_5ed4ddd1d3.jpg" width="500" height="319" alt="wet n wild natural eye"></a><br />
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There was too much fall out, and it involved mad layering as the colours really aren't pigmented enough to be eyeshadows. So you could have a bash at using it for eyeshadow, however it isn't ideal.<br />
Laura's Look Book!http://www.blogger.com/profile/10565232174668737749noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774747959122866237.post-35588512369924446812011-08-26T13:00:00.000-07:002011-08-26T13:00:02.593-07:00Laura's Look Book; Pinky Goes To The Dark SideYes, not the most wearable pink look, so pink has gone all dark!<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/laurasjeel/6073679030/" title="photo-38 by laura_sjeel, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6076/6073679030_7e8bf2a26a.jpg" width="500" height="352" alt="photo-38"></a><br />
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Products Used;<br />
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MAC Phloof!,<br />
MAC Da Bling,<br />
MAC Passionate,<br />
MAC Beauty Marked.<br />
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I love my new sigma brushes I earned off Luuux, products like passionate that were a nightmare to use normally was a lot more usable with these brushes. I also didn't need to clean up, it worked out pretty well. Hopefully this is a sign I'm getting better with the brushes and with make up :]Laura's Look Book!http://www.blogger.com/profile/10565232174668737749noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774747959122866237.post-82234213509033314322011-08-25T13:00:00.000-07:002011-08-25T13:00:00.953-07:00Inspired Looks - Pixie Polish - Peacock NailsSo, I saw this <a href="http://pixiepolish.blogspot.com/2011/07/indian-peacock.html">Indian Peacock</a> look by the lovely Lyndsay of Pixie Polish, and wanted to try my own version. She is a very talented lady so it wouldn't be nearly as good as hers, but I love the look anyway. I had the Bundle Monster plate, so why not? :]<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/laurasjeel/6073152665/" title="photo-48 by laura_sjeel, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6083/6073152665_e33c9e8575.jpg" width="483" height="500" alt="photo-48"></a><br />
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I tried to recreate a free hand peacock feather.... and failed, it's fair to say I'm no good at art! My first time using my nail art brushes and acrylics, so I feel I can be forgiven! Here's what I tried to accomplish;<br />
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<img src="http://cache2.allpostersimages.com/p/LRG/21/2142/NMRED00Z/posters/jain-ashok-close-up-of-the-eye-of-a-peacock-feather-pavo-cristatus.jpg"><br />
(image from allposters.co.uk)<br />
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Products Used;<br />
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Urban Decay Aquarius,<br />
Urban Decay Hashbury,<br />
Konad Special Polish Black,<br />
Black, brown, blue & green acrylic,<br />
BM plate 15.<br />
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I found the bundle monster peacock so difficult to use, it was impossible to get the whole image picked up on the stamper for some reason. I had a good bash at it anyway :]<br />
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Laura's Look Book!http://www.blogger.com/profile/10565232174668737749noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774747959122866237.post-68174024344316396372011-08-24T13:00:00.000-07:002011-08-25T02:48:27.356-07:00Laura's Look Book! Bright Pixi LookSo I did this using the Bottom row of the pixi palette that I show you and review <a href="http://lauraslookbook.blogspot.com/2011/08/asos-exclusive-pixi-wake-up-eyes.html">here</a>!<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/laurasjeel/6074625448/" title="pixi wake up eyes winter asos palette by laura_sjeel, on Flickr"><img alt="pixi wake up eyes winter asos palette" height="342" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6193/6074625448_8a68677ea8.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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I love this look! It is pretty simple, anyone can do it, and it is lovely to enjoy the last days of summer with a bright eye look! I just used the lighter greeny colour on the lid, and then brought the bluey teal into the outer corner and crease. The colours required a little layering to get the colours to the optimal pigmentation, but they are very easy to use. For £10, this palette really provides for some great looks!<br />
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Laura's Look Book!http://www.blogger.com/profile/10565232174668737749noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774747959122866237.post-12470783705274711442011-08-23T11:53:00.000-07:002011-08-23T11:53:11.201-07:00Shop review; Beverly BeauteSo, in my last post I promised a review on the shop I bought my last polishes off, and this was<b> Beverly Beaute</b>. Now this has UK in the URL however it is actually an American store that ship to the UK.<br />
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Here was my order;<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/laurasjeel/6073106735/" title="photo-14 by laura_sjeel, on Flickr"><img alt="photo-14" height="476" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6204/6073106735_e61c9bd2f9.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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<b>Cost</b><br />
Shipping is a steep £5, however this is flat rate, so no matter how much you buy it is £5 to ship it. This means it's best to fill your boots to make it worthwhile. Is it worthwhile? Well OPI is well below retail at £5.95 which is virtually half retail price, and China Glaze is £5.50 per bottle, so I would say so.<br />
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<b>Selection</b><br />
There are allsorts of brilliant products such as Essie, Nubar, China Glaze, Orly, Zoya, OPI, Seche and more, and lots of different collections past and present of those brands. So I managed to get a China Glaze 2009 collection no longer available in stores. So, the selection is varied and often pretty good with no longer available polishes part of their catalogue, however you aren't guaranteed that they will have what you are after, as they don't have every polish from every collection.<br />
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<b>Communication</b><br />
Communication is poor, nay, worse then poor. I registered and never received an email with any details or anything, and then I couldn't even get back onto my account, it just came up with a pop up with gobbledegook written on it, and because I couldn't get into my account and they never sent me a confirmation email of my order, or an email saying whether my order has been despatched or not, I had no idea if they had sent it or not! So, I emailed them enquiring about my order and inability to get into my account and received no reply. So, in terms of communication, what communication!?!<br />
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<b>Time Scale</b><br />
The products arrived in a week, which is really good going, so in terms of despatch and arrival, it was pretty quick. Though, I don't know when they despatched due to their communication (as stated above) being beyond abysmal!<br />
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<b>Product</b><br />
Luckily my products showed up and in good time, and I received the right products which is always good, however a couple of my bottles had scrapes and bashes on them;<br />
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It's purely cosmetic and not a big deal, the products still great, but as a perfectionist it is a little annoying to me! I did get a free nail file, cuticle stick and toe separators though, not sure if that is with every order or if it is because of the damaged bottles I got. Probably just freebies with every order.<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/laurasjeel/6073127855/" title="photo-30 by laura_sjeel, on Flickr"><img alt="photo-30" height="271" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6073/6073127855_63ec7e5ec0.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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So overall? I would shop here again but I will definitely be using my precautions in future (and you should too). The product is good (if not a little dog eared), it arrived in good time and at a good price.<br />
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Here are <b>my step by step precautions for internet shopping</b>. I would advice you carry out these when shopping on this website, or any other new website you are unfamiliar with;<br />
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1)<b> Pay credit card</b>, that way you have more protection if your order doesn't turn up. If they offer payment through PayPal then do that rather then giving them your details.<br />
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2) This is a biggy, especially in terms of Beverly Beaute. <b>Print screen the completed order page </b>where it says what you have ordered, your payment and your address, or print out a physical copy of this screen, so if it doesn't turn up you have evidence for the credit card company that you did buy from that website, and they know exactly what you purchased and when you purchased it. Remember try to get the page URL, products you ordered, your address, the date and payment details in the screen shot or on your print out. This is vital evidence you may not need, but if you do at least you have it. In Beverly Beaute's case it is very important to do this, as they do not send any confirmation emails, so you have no evidence of what you have bought, when you bought it, or how you paid for it sent by them, and you can't even contact them to get these emails as they do not email you back. When shopping elsewhere make sure you keep confirmation and despatch emails.<br />
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3) Make sure you have the <b>contact details </b>of the company for any enquiries or problems you may have.<br />
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4) <b>Keep an eye on how long your order is taking</b>, remember when you ordered it, their estimated delivery date (if they provide it) and how long it has been since you ordered. If it's over 3 weeks or an unusually long time and still your order has not arrived, then it may be time to contact them, if they ignore your enquiries and you still haven't received your order and you are pretty sure that it isn't going to arrive then contact the credit card company.<br />
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5) <b>Know the action you take</b>. Make sure you know what number to call or the protocol you undertake<br />
when getting in contact with the credit card company. Familiarise yourself with the things you need to do when claiming.<br />
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I will update this protocol when I think of more steps. I hope this helps both in terms of shopping online, and with this company in particular.Laura's Look Book!http://www.blogger.com/profile/10565232174668737749noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774747959122866237.post-61937282438780513192011-08-23T11:00:00.000-07:002011-08-23T11:00:26.691-07:00China Glaze Romantique PolishesI got some China Glaze polishes I am VERY excited about!! I missed this collection, so when I saw them for below retail I jumped at the chance to buy them. This was the spring 2009 collection. (I will be reviewing the shop I bought them from in my next post! Please stay tuned for that!)<br />
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So here we go! I have taken a picture of a swatch with the bottle in both bright sunlight and normal light, I have also provided a scruffy swatch of how it performs in konad stamping. Excuse the picture quality, I had to do them on my iPhone.<br />
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I bought <b>Harmony</b>, <b>Emotion</b>, <b>Cherish</b>, <b>Devotion</b> & <b>Adore</b><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/laurasjeel/6073648640/" title="photo-16 by laura_sjeel, on Flickr"><img alt="photo-16" height="245" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6065/6073648640_eae696d848.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
Bright sunlight<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/laurasjeel/6073654030/" title="photo-19 by laura_sjeel, on Flickr"><img alt="photo-19" height="449" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6064/6073654030_f744cf5146.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
Normal light<br />
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Scruffy demo of Konad stamping<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/laurasjeel/6073651546/" title="photo-17 by laura_sjeel, on Flickr"><img alt="photo-17" height="327" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6067/6073651546_931b65f604.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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Firstly, <b>Harmony</b>. This is a beautiful metallic deep grape purple. It covers well and is a lovely deep colour without too much silver, it isn't too frosty. It does very well with konad as it is a pigmented one coater!<br />
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Bright sunlight<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/laurasjeel/6073116411/" title="photo-21 by laura_sjeel, on Flickr"><img alt="photo-21" height="500" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6196/6073116411_7071d3c83e.jpg" width="216" /></a><br />
Normal light<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/laurasjeel/6073676442/" title="photo-36 by laura_sjeel, on Flickr"><img alt="photo-36" height="500" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6063/6073676442_fdf407c8fe.jpg" width="264" /></a><br />
Scruffy demo of Konad stamping<br />
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<b>Emotion</b>. This is a lovely deep pink, not quite dusty rose, but along those lines. This is a one coater that also does very well for stamping and isn't too silver frosted, yet it maintains the metallic feel.<br />
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Bright sunlight<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/laurasjeel/6073672594/" title="photo-33 by laura_sjeel, on Flickr"><img alt="photo-33" height="500" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6195/6073672594_2f61a79086.jpg" width="296" /></a><br />
Normal light<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/laurasjeel/6073661148/" title="photo-24 by laura_sjeel, on Flickr"><img alt="photo-24" height="500" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6192/6073661148_3abb78993c.jpg" width="282" /></a><br />
Scruffy demo of Konad stamping<br />
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<b>Cherish</b>. This is a lovely light yellow-based green. This is has been described as mint before now, however I wouldn't say that was too accurate, as mint tends to be more blue based, whereas in person this just doesn't look too minty at all. It appears a little more frosted, however the colour pay off is still good.<br />
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Bright sunlight<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/laurasjeel/6073673900/" title="photo-34 by laura_sjeel, on Flickr"><img alt="photo-34" height="500" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6190/6073673900_8f430cd269.jpg" width="250" /></a><br />
Natural light<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/laurasjeel/6073659536/" title="photo-23 by laura_sjeel, on Flickr"><img alt="photo-23" height="500" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6190/6073659536_5bd7f8a913.jpg" width="251" /></a><br />
Scruffy demo of Konad stamping<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/laurasjeel/6073123965/" title="photo-27 by laura_sjeel, on Flickr"><img alt="photo-27" height="500" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6067/6073123965_98224f0bc5.jpg" width="342" /></a><br />
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<b>Devotion</b>. This is a lovely metallic silver shade, though in some lights it looked a little purple, though maybe that's just me going a little bit loopy! Anyway, it is a staple silver metallic that everyone needs; it is pigmented, smooth in application, and is great for Konad stamping. It's very frosted, but very gorgeous.<br />
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Bright sunlight<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/laurasjeel/6073154149/" title="photo-49 by laura_sjeel, on Flickr"><img alt="photo-49" height="500" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6192/6073154149_bff24c5000.jpg" width="279" /></a><br />
Normal light<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/laurasjeel/6073115031/" title="photo-20 by laura_sjeel, on Flickr"><img alt="photo-20" height="500" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6198/6073115031_5ff18d131b.jpg" width="249" /></a><br />
Scruffy demo of Konad stamping<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/laurasjeel/6073121711/" title="photo-25 by laura_sjeel, on Flickr"><img alt="photo-25" height="500" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6189/6073121711_9e8fcdcd76.jpg" width="344" /></a><br />
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And Finally, <b>Adore</b>. This has to be one of the most beautiful blues ever! It is a bright and beautifully metallic blue, though not overly frosted. It is very pigmented and very smooth to apply, it is also thick so great for Konad stamping. Who doesn't love a blue like this? It is definitely one of the beauties of the collection.<br />
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Bright sunlight<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/laurasjeel/6073658162/" title="photo-22 by laura_sjeel, on Flickr"><img alt="photo-22" height="500" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6204/6073658162_8cae0d32b9.jpg" width="229" /></a><br />
Normal light<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/laurasjeel/6073134569/" title="photo-35 by laura_sjeel, on Flickr"><img alt="photo-35" height="500" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6078/6073134569_748af84faa.jpg" width="308" /></a><br />
Scruffy demo of Konad stamping<br />
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So, <b>my overall thoughts</b>. I am always on the lookout for normal nail polishes that apply well, dry well, are beautiful in colour and texture, but also can Konad stamp, and these polishes tick all the boxes. They are very good quality, pigmented, beautifully metallic and very well textured polishes. If you can get your mitts on them, I say do so! :]Laura's Look Book!http://www.blogger.com/profile/10565232174668737749noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774747959122866237.post-25173361586592207092011-08-09T15:03:00.000-07:002011-08-23T14:25:37.070-07:00Asos Exclusive Pixi Wake Up Eyes Palette in Bright and LightPicture heavy post! I apologise if it takes forever to load, but I wanted to give a really detailed view of it. Now, this is named by Asos as the Wake Up Eyes palette, however the name on the actual packaging is "Winter Wakeup Eyes" so I am not sure what this called!<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/laurasjeel/6026265322/" title="pixi asos winter eyes front 2 by laura_sjeel, on Flickr"><img alt="pixi asos winter eyes front 2" height="500" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6062/6026265322_1e3168042f.jpg" width="492" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/laurasjeel/6026267082/" title="pixi asos winter eyes back by laura_sjeel, on Flickr"><img alt="pixi asos winter eyes back" height="500" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6195/6026267082_ca08b06372.jpg" width="464" /></a><br />
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This is version 1 Bright and Light, though this was the only one available. It was a pretty good bargain at £10 considering you get 12 different shades. The shadows are a mix of shimmer, glitter and matte, though the orange is the only proper matte in there, other colours do have a matte like texture and appearance even though they are not technically mattes.<br />
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In terms of the colour selection I absolutely love it! There is something there for so many looks, that it need be the only palette you need to take out, and if you are travelling light it is ideal. Smoky eyes, neutral eyes, pastel eyes, bright eyes, everything is possible. It is small, light and has a mirror in it, so it really is perfect for travel.<br />
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Small but perfectly formed! This fits in the palm of your hand so will fit easily in a make up bag or handbag.<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/laurasjeel/6025711993/" title="pixi asos winter eyes front by laura_sjeel, on Flickr"><img alt="pixi asos winter eyes front" height="456" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6137/6025711993_4f9ea7a813.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/laurasjeel/6025710113/" title="pixi asos winter eyes inside 2 by laura_sjeel, on Flickr"><img alt="pixi asos winter eyes inside 2" height="500" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6077/6025710113_e91da97596.jpg" width="237" /></a><br />
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The colour selection.<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/laurasjeel/6025710971/" title="pixi asos winter eyes inside 1 by laura_sjeel, on Flickr"><img alt="pixi asos winter eyes inside 1" height="500" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6134/6025710971_7568eca564.jpg" width="489" /></a><br />
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In terms of the quality they are pretty pigmented and apply easily. They aren't the smoothest shadows or the most pigmented, but for the price they look good and do their job. They were very easy to use, and you don't need to many layers to get the optimum colour. The camera didn't show the colours up very well, they are a lot more visible and bright in real life!<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/laurasjeel/6026268204/" title="pixi asos winter eyes top row by laura_sjeel, on Flickr"><img alt="pixi asos winter eyes top row" height="176" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6140/6026268204_1b8f6280ee_m.jpg" width="240" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/laurasjeel/6025712975/" title="pixi asos winter eyes middle row by laura_sjeel, on Flickr"><img alt="pixi asos winter eyes middle row" height="215" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6062/6025712975_b7cffe1c42_m.jpg" width="240" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/laurasjeel/6026269166/" title="pixi asos winter eyes bottom row by laura_sjeel, on Flickr"><img alt="pixi asos winter eyes bottom row" height="194" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6182/6026269166_ac497208d3_m.jpg" width="240" /></a><br />
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The packaging is a little cheap, the shadows are a bit wonky here and there, and there isn't any room between shadows so powder can transfer from pan to pan, but also the surrounding packaging just being cardboard stains from the loose product and can get a bit dog eared. The packaging is pretty though, but plastic would have been more practical, especially when keeping the shadows fresh.<br />
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Overall, I love this, it has everything I need in a small and convenient form, and the quality of the shadows is good for the price! I'd grade it 8/10 if I had to.Laura's Look Book!http://www.blogger.com/profile/10565232174668737749noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774747959122866237.post-8808073240822091612011-08-09T13:12:00.000-07:002011-08-09T13:12:48.487-07:00Laura's Look Book! Simple NeutralI have been away for a while, and I do apologise! Job hunting, uni applications, volunteering and work have gotten in the way. Luckily, I have been accepted to uni so that is one job ticked off the list! So I have a look and a review for you tonight, first up a neutral look I have been wearing a lot recently.<br />
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This is a really simple neutral look that anyone can do, I'm not even a lover of neutral eyes normally, but I absolutely love this colour combination!<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/laurasjeel/6022116135/" title="eye look shadowy lady phloof by laura_sjeel, on Flickr"><img alt="eye look shadowy lady phloof" height="349" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6088/6022116135_c03ffb716b.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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Products Used;<br />
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MAC Phloof!<br />
MAC Shadowy Lady<br />
Barry M Black Liquid Liner<br />
Urban Decay 24/7 liner in Zero<br />
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I used Phloof! on the lid, just until the outer corner. I used Shadowy Lady for the first time in this look, and wish I'd discovered it sooner! I used it in the outer corner and crease and blended a little but not enough to lessen the contrast between colours. I then used a 213 to apply Barry M liquid liner across the top lash line, and the 24/7 liner on the lower lash line and water line. Et Voile, a simple but lovely neutral! Hope you like it.<br />
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Review on an Asos exclusive Pixi eyeshadow palette to follow!!Laura's Look Book!http://www.blogger.com/profile/10565232174668737749noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774747959122866237.post-26441108973164583062011-06-17T06:28:00.000-07:002011-06-17T06:30:29.156-07:00Laura's look book! Sassy Streams<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/laurasjeel/5804896056/" title="eye look gulf stream and sassy grass by laura_sjeel, on Flickr"><img alt="eye look gulf stream and sassy grass" height="327" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2801/5804896056_51e9c7f7ab.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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This is a bright green and aqua look, I know I have done a fair few of greens recently, however I am trying to find the best combos, and I really like green!<br />
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Products Used;<br />
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MAC Gulf Stream<br />
MAC Sassy Grass<br />
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I used Gulf Stream on the inner corner and lid, and then blended Sassy Grass into the outer corner and into Gulf Stream on the lid. I also used Sassy Grass along the outer half of the lower lash line, and Gulf Stream along the inner half of the lower lash line. It's very simple, very green, and the colours don't have a massive contrast. This isn't the best green look I've done, but I still like it. Some liner wouldn't have gone a miss.Laura's Look Book!http://www.blogger.com/profile/10565232174668737749noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774747959122866237.post-30789452825312266482011-06-17T06:21:00.000-07:002011-06-17T06:21:24.410-07:00Laura's look book! Pinkies!<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/laurasjeel/5804338559/" title="lovely lily and fuschia eye look by laura_sjeel, on Flickr"><img alt="lovely lily and fuschia eye look" height="328" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3519/5804338559_e129fc7545.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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I looooove my pinks and I also love my liner! So this is a look I like to wear a lot :]<br />
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Products Used;<br />
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MAC Lovely Lily<br />
MAC Fuschia<br />
Clinique Cream Liner.<br />
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I used Lovely Lily on the inner corner and blended it out to the lid, and I then blended Fuschia into my crease and outwards into Lovely Lily. I then applied the liner thinly on the inner lash line, gradually getting thicker as it gets towards the outer corner. I then did a chunky but quite short wing.<br />
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Hope you like it. The colours are very subtle as they are very similar, so it isn't a huge contrast, but it can really make your eyes pop.Laura's Look Book!http://www.blogger.com/profile/10565232174668737749noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774747959122866237.post-77059092434475589472011-06-17T06:02:00.000-07:002011-06-17T06:02:54.674-07:00Jemma Kidd High Shine Silk Touch Lipgloss in Coral<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/laurasjeel/5842265150/" title="jemma kidd high shine silk touch coral 4 by laura_sjeel, on Flickr"><img alt="jemma kidd high shine silk touch coral 4" height="122" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3128/5842265150_f514dcaba9.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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This is my first Jemma Kidd product so I didn't know what to expect in terms of it's quality.<br />
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I got this free with Red magazine, however this usually retails at £14, so price-wise it is in MAC territory. This is in Coral, as I have plenty of pinks and reds, and I have always worn them as a safe option, so I decided to leave my comfort zone and go for something a little different. This really is a beautiful shade in the tube, however I was a little scared it would give me weird coloured lips, however not at all! This is sheer enough that your lips don't go orangey, but coloured enough to give lips a lovely and fresh tint of colour. I love this shade, it is different but pretty. The colour is also buildable so you can apply depending on what shade of colour you want.<br />
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In terms of formula it is as it says, high shine and silky. It doesn't settle into lines, applies evenly, sheer but buildable colour, it's silky but not sticky, and it lasted quite well on my lips. It doesn't taste of anything, however has a lovely and light citrus smell, kind of smells like fruitellas!<br />
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The packaging is nice and simple, but also strong and sturdy. It is also square which is a little unusual but nice.<br />
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Overall, a lovely lipgloss that's a pretty colour and great quality. Would I have paid full price for it... Probably, it is a really good lipgloss.<br />
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Oh my days! This did not disappoint me at all! I bought this after seeing a swatch of it online, when I was searching for more holographic nail products. When I saw the picture of this beautiful green shade that was also holographic, I knew I had to have it, my jaw just dropped and I immediately went to the blog the picture was from to see what this lovely nail varnish was, and saw that it was Nubar Reclaim. I had never heard of it, but I am so glad I saw a swatch. And what luck, I was currently ordering Nubar polishes anyway (2010 & Treasure), and so I added Reclaim to my order. This is from the "Going Green" collection by Nubar, which was a mix of different greens including glitters, creams, a duochrome and of course this beautiful holographic!<br />
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This is possibly my favourite holographic nail varnish! The green shade is so beautiful, I hadn't seen a green holographic before, and I am glad the shade of green is beautiful! This is a true holographic polish, as it has a spectrum effect, rather than just being multi-coloured glitter. When I see my nails in the sunshine, I can't help but stare at them.<br />
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In terms of formula it is pigmented and thick, in 2 coats it was opaque, but for the best effect I used 3 coats. This is really unusual for a holographic, normally you need to pile on the layers to get it showing up right. It also dried pretty quickly too, which is always a bonus. It covered well, I had no streaking problems at all, and the colour shows up pretty true to how it appears in the bottle.<br />
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This was very affordable, it was only £6 something, just like China Glaze but cheaper then drug store brands like Revlon, and the quality is AMAZING! I also love how it is free from all the bad stuff some nail varnishes contain. I will definitely be buying more Nubar :]<br />
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If you want a perfect green holographic nail varnish, look no further! My pictures really don't do the product justice.<br />
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This was from the Prisms collection, which was supposed to be a holo collection. However, I found these are slightly holographic, however more glittery so it isn't a 100% holographic, it would have been more effective as a foil, but it has holo qualities.<br />
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In dim light or a cloudy day this just looks glittery, however in natural sun light and in bright halogen lights it looks very holographic. The glitter being very fine helps this appearance, however because the effect is by little bits of glitter rather than one all over effect it doesn't have the same spectrum effect given by ones such as Gosh Holographic, or even Reclaim which is also by Nubar. It is a very pretty varnish in both types of light. The colour is a gorgeous grape purple, which is lovely and feminine and compliments the multi-coloured glitter really well.<br />
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In terms of pigmentation, it is pretty sheer and thin in formula. I used about 4 coats to get this opaque and holographic, the first coat is a hint of colour with some glitter, so you really need to build it up!<br />
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Overall, this is a super pretty colour and nail varnish in general. It is not the most holographic varnish but it has holographic qualities. It also needs a lot of layers to get it opaque, but the result really is worth it!<br />
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This is my first flakie nail varnish, and my first Nubar purchase! So I was waiting by my letter box for this to come very impatiently!<br />
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I love this polish, it dried pretty quickly, and it gave a better coverage then I thought it would, the flakies weren't too sparse. On my swatch I did use about 3 coats, and as you can see it is totally packed with flakies.<br />
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The iridescence is beautiful, depending where the lights hit, it shows up green, red, yellow and orange. Over black polish it looks beautiful, the colours really pop. Unfortunately, my black polish (Barry M) chipped really quickly, so the swatch isn't the best!<br />
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This was the same price as China Glaze which I find very affordable, so I will definitely be buying Nubar from here on in! I can't wait to use this over other colours to see how it appears, no doubt I will post them here when I do :]<br />
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</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><u>Nail Art Brushes</u> - I bought them <a href="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330393431817">here</a>, £2.49 shipped.</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/laurasjeel/5731330346/" title="nail art brushes by laura_sjeel, on Flickr"><img alt="nail art brushes" height="272" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3215/5731330346_2ba65e1679.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
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</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><u>Rhinestones</u> - I bought them from a seller who sold out, so search <a href="http://shop.ebay.co.uk/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p4634.m570.l1311&_nkw=nail+art+rhinestones&_sacat=See-All-Categories">here</a> for the best value ones. I got mine for 99p without shipping, so it would have been £1 odd after shipping.</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/laurasjeel/5727901428/" title="nail art rhinestones by laura_sjeel, on Flickr"><img alt="nail art rhinestones" height="495" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5209/5727901428_e61f82a90c.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
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</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><u>Different Shape Rhinestones</u> - I bought them <a href="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330480982080">here</a>, 99p Shipped.</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/laurasjeel/5787341352/" title="nail art rhinestones shapes by laura_sjeel, on Flickr"><img alt="nail art rhinestones shapes" height="500" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3339/5787341352_8f8eef40c2.jpg" width="494" /></a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
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</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><u>Dotting Tools</u> - I bought them <a href="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290531372621#ht_1566wt_691">here</a>, £1.68 Shipped.</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/laurasjeel/5719813658/" title="dotting tools nail art by laura_sjeel, on Flickr"><img alt="dotting tools nail art" height="165" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2517/5719813658_9dc5f66a1a.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
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<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><u>GCOCL Plates with Hello Kitty Plate</u> - I bought them <a href="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/8-x-Nail-Art-Stamp-Metal-Image-Plates-Free-Gift-/150600709247?pt=UK_Health_Beauty_Nails_Manicure_Pedicure_CA&hash=item231080747f">here</a>, £6.99 shipped.</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/laurasjeel/5730779493/" title="fauxnad plates by laura_sjeel, on Flickr"><img alt="fauxnad plates" height="500" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5127/5730779493_ed1c75cf41.jpg" width="481" /></a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
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</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><u>Fimo Canes</u> - I bought them <a href="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280643569446#ht_4646wt_1005">here</a>, £3.27 shipped.</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/laurasjeel/5751151328/" title="fimo canes by laura_sjeel, on Flickr"><img alt="fimo canes" height="208" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2017/5751151328_292fa0667c.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
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</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><u>Make Up Sponges</u> (I use these for gradient nails) - I got these from <a href="http://www.tjmorris.co.uk/">Home Bargains</a> for 79p, which is a shop in the UK. I am sure any supermarket or discount store will have something like this.</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/laurasjeel/5790191806/" title="beauty make up sponges by laura_sjeel, on Flickr"><img alt="beauty make up sponges" height="500" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5301/5790191806_54a71f3f53.jpg" width="398" /></a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Remember, these are just ones I have bought from, you can always have a look to find better bargains! :]</div>Laura's Look Book!http://www.blogger.com/profile/10565232174668737749noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774747959122866237.post-50642330730444302382011-06-01T12:11:00.000-07:002011-08-10T06:24:32.853-07:00Inspired Looks - Rebecca Loves Nails - Gradient Tiger<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/laurasjeel/5787342780/" title="gradient tiger print nail art by laura_sjeel, on Flickr"><img alt="gradient tiger print nail art" height="500" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2074/5787342780_3b1438ef43.jpg" width="390" /></a><br />
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Barry M Yellow,<br />
Nails Inc Instyle Candy Orange,<br />
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Chanel Vendetta,<br />
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I love this look, and how it turned out. I was constantly told my nails were lovely, and also asked if they were stuck on or false! </div></div></div></div>Laura's Look Book!http://www.blogger.com/profile/10565232174668737749noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774747959122866237.post-47726878367563891252011-06-01T11:31:00.000-07:002011-06-05T14:53:38.125-07:00Laura's look book! Green Matte<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/laurasjeel/5787341742/" title="matte green eye look by laura_sjeel, on Flickr"><img alt="matte green eye look" height="331" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5262/5787341742_03208dae00.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Clinique cream liner,</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><br />
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</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">MAC Steamy in the inner corner, MAC Sassy Grass on the lid, MAC Plumage on the outer corner. Clinique liner along the top lash line and Urban Decay 24/7 lower liner. This look isn't as good as I would have liked it as Plumage was a NIGHTMARE to use! Worst MAC eyeshadow ever! It doesn't go on that pigmented, it just brushes off, and the texture is awful!</span>Laura's Look Book!http://www.blogger.com/profile/10565232174668737749noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774747959122866237.post-25771041385473999212011-05-24T14:17:00.000-07:002011-05-24T14:17:06.529-07:00Laura's look book - Nail Art - Hello Kitty Japanese Style!<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/laurasjeel/5754989515/" title="Hello Kitty Japanese nail look by laura_sjeel, on Flickr"><img alt="Hello Kitty Japanese nail look" height="210" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5067/5754989515_a1e1f5f7db_m.jpg" width="240" /></a><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Around the nail is a mess as well, but I always seem to ruin it if I tidy up around it :S This didn't go as planned, but it's still OK, plus I wanted to use my new GCOCL A02 Hello Kitty plate! I am not a massive fan of 3D nails, but in this instance it seemed appropriate, especially considering I have new fimo canes!</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><br />
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</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Golden Rose White Varnish,</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Chanel Vendetta,</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Dotting tools,</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Fimo Cane slices in bows, flowers, hearts & Hello Kitty faces,</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">GCOCL plate A02,</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><br />
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</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">A lot of pink and purple, and girlyness! I love the Hello Kitty images, and the little Hello kitty Fimo faces! My dotted paw prints need work, but I love them being in purple, I am glad I used purple over black, much more girly.</span>Laura's Look Book!http://www.blogger.com/profile/10565232174668737749noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774747959122866237.post-23005129077406382012011-05-24T13:53:00.000-07:002011-05-24T13:53:14.289-07:00Laura's look book - Nail Art - InStyle Polishes!<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/laurasjeel/5754989911/" title="Nails Inc for InStyle nail look by laura_sjeel, on Flickr"><img alt="Nails Inc for InStyle nail look" height="214" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3333/5754989911_d964caf924_m.jpg" width="240" /></a><br />
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I used the polishes I recently reviewed that were free in InStyle magazine. This look kind of looks monster-ish, but I wanted to use my new polishes and dotting tools, which I also reviewed.<br />
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Products Used;<br />
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Nails Inc for InStyle Electric Teal,<br />
Nails Inc for InStyle Candy Orange.<br />
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This wasn't really planned as a look, more just to test out my new stuff :]Laura's Look Book!http://www.blogger.com/profile/10565232174668737749noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774747959122866237.post-56634237082664910902011-05-24T13:26:00.000-07:002011-05-24T13:26:20.905-07:00Laura's look book! Girly Galactic<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/laurasjeel/5754991073/" title="Pink, purple and blue eye look by laura_sjeel, on Flickr"><img alt="Pink, purple and blue eye look" height="154" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3294/5754991073_9749e66826_m.jpg" width="240" /></a><br />
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love my pink girly looks, and so this bright and feminine number is now one of my favourites. I came up with it today by simply using some eyeshadows I hadn't used in a while, and one I hadn't used at all. I love these colours together!<br />
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MAC Lovely Lily,<br />
MAC Da Bling,<br />
MAC Stars & Rockets,<br />
MAC Atlantic Blue.<br />
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I hadn't used at Atlantic Blue before, and I actually really love this, it kind of goes purple when blended with the pink, it goes really well. I am not normally into mattes, but this worked well.Laura's Look Book!http://www.blogger.com/profile/10565232174668737749noreply@blogger.com0