top summer nail varnishes

Hello again!

I was having a real struggle thinking of a post to do for this week and as i was pondering round
boots and super drug i decided to splurge on some new nail varnishes ( especially with the 3 for 2 offer on some brands ) i thought i'd sort out my nail varnishes and invest in some new ones.
Here are a few that i've tried and been loving:

1. Rimmel Salon Pro , Happy Evie After: rrp £4.49 www.boots.com/en/Rimmel-Salon-Pro-Nail-Polish_1314153/ 
First of all the brushes on these nail varnishes are my favourite , its like a curved square and it fits perfectly to your nails and avoids getting nail varnish all around your nail beds. The colour is also a nice compromise of pinky coral, its not a bright orange shade but more of a pinky orange so is a lot more wearable for daytime so if like me you don't like gare-ish colours, i'd recommend this. It also didn't chip for at least 5 days ( yay for low maintenance ).

2. Tanya Burr's Nail polish, Little duck: rrp £5.99 Tanya Burr Nail Polish Little Duck 

I'm so glad i found this nail varnish! Pale mint green is my favourite colour and many of the other nail varnishes this shade are quite intense or bright green but this is the perfect shade, its such a pretty pastel green. I find applying two coats and a top coat and this nail varnish can last for days with little chipping and is perfect to wear on a sunny day ( or showing off a post holiday tan ) , it also gives off a perfectly matte texture and isn't to shiny. i love it so much its all I've been wearing the past two weeks and i've almost run out , i'll definitely be repurchasing this!

3. Revlon Colorstay Gel Envy , lady luck : £6.99  www.boots.com/en/Revlon-ColorStay-Gel-Envy

Revlon i find is the best brand for nail varnishes that are chip resistant, i bought two shades ( a navy blue but this is my favourite ) alongside a extra life no chip top coat and no word of a lie 8 days my nail varnish lasted! anyway , back to the colour i'm always a bit wary or bright pink and bright red nail varnishes so if like me you're not so daring i would fully recommend this colour its such a nice mixture between the two, i originally wore this for a friends birthday party and i got so many compliments. It's just such a go to everyday shade all year round but is much more noticeable in winter, it has that pastelly edge to the pink that makes it much more summer approachable but also a tiny bit of shimmer for special occasions, i just can't get enough.

here it is on my fake nails i wore for the party:

Georgina x

Skin & Hair-care swaps/saviours

This post is dedicated to the weather, as its getting warmer i thought i'd change up my skincare faves for some more refreshing alternative that i've seen floating around the beauty blogging community and these ones came up on top!!

The Body Shop Camomile Cleansing Balm-£12.00
I picked this up in one of the recent 40% off sales because i've just finished my liz earle cleanse and polish  (sad times) , ive heard several beauty guru youtubers rave about this www.youtube.com/velvetgh0st especially! and I wondered how this one compares and wanted to try it for myself. I've got to say, although Emma Hardies' cleansing balm is all the rage i think for its price this is just as good and the camomile is really calming on the skin , so i'd recommend if like me you've got sensitive skin this is the one.
Living Proof Shampoo/Conditioner/Styling Cream Samples
Last time I was at Sephora I cashed in my points for a Living Proof haircare set. I’m going through a phase of using all my samples at the moment and I came accross these so thought i'd wash my hair with the last night ( instead of my usual toni&guy) and I really liked them! My hair is really soft now, not to silky but definitely makes your hair feel thoroughly cleansed, worth considering! and I especially liked the Styling Cream. Available at Sephora.
Lanolips Herbal Body Treatment Oil-£9.99
I'm an avid lover of lanolips lip balms so when i saw this on the shelves i thought id give it a whirl. Normally I’d use this kind of thing before fake tanning or after shaving, but on the packaging it says its ultra nourishing. It’s more like a dry-oil  ( similar to body shops brazil nut oil ) once rubbed into the skin and sinks in very quickly. I think oils are alot better to use in the summer compared to moisturisers as they aren't as heavy on the skin. The scent is insane also, its pine, eucalyptus and violet leaf. Usually oils can be used not just as a moisturiser but also a bath oil, massage oil, skincare product and for use on extra dry skin. I got this as part of a 3 for 2 on lanolips at boots so get them while you can.

I also recently splashed out and bought myself the Clinique turnaround revitalising Serum.
After buying a new toner ( Lush breath of fresh air spray ) , my skin felt clean and dirt-less if that makes sense and i love it so much but after a while it was making my skin feel quite tense and tight/dry so i went into john lewis and thought id give this a go, and im so glad i did. This serum is light on the skin, it sinks in within a matter of minutes but my cheeks have never felt so soft. You apply a small amount after cleansing and before your moisturiser day and night, 2 days in and i already noticed a difference. Although a little pricey at £37-50, taking care of your skin is so important, so i look at it as an investment... thats what i tell myself anyway!
REN Vita Mineral Lip Balm-£9.00
Last but not least . After obsessing over REN's cleansing milk for the past trillion centuries when i heard they did a lip balm i was like woooo. The emphasis on MINERAL lip balm is what stood out to me, hyrdration is key for summer time ( eating lots of ice cream can be intense on the lips ;) ) and it’s also in a convenient tube so it’s perfect to just slip in a bag when going to the beach or just to the park. It has a slight honey fragrance which is actually very nice ( but not edible, you are warned from experience...) . I'm so glad i found this, i think this is something that could definitely be used all year round also.
That’s all for todays post, hope you're all out enjoying the sun!!
Until next time, stay beautiful :)

let me know if you've tried any of these products/swaps you've made for summer!

Georgina xx
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Spring/Summer skincare must-haves!

As its firmly into the spring time and the clocks have gone forward its time to update and revive the skincare for spring summer time woooo wooooo , after a recent feel unique.com splurge i thought i'd show you my latest.

Firstly Hydraluron Moisture Jelly £16.16. Coming from the same brand, Indeed Labs, that gave us Hydraluron, which I didn’t get on with as i have quite dry skin and i found this not very nourishing. Then the hydraluron moisture mask which i laaaaaved. The concluding thoughts on this are still in the works but firstly the packaging isn't that pretty, there’s no scooping product out of a pot as it’s all mega hygienic. All you do is press down the lid and the gel texture oozes out the top. Light, refreshing and sinks in easily.

The next is from one of my favourite skincare brands, REN. It’s a Flash Rinse 1 Minute Facial £30 – it claims but anything that promises good skin in minutes is something I need to try out. It has a weird green texture containing little micro-beads and as you massage it into the skin there’s a faint scent of sherbets but its not edible... just trust me.

Glam Glow Youth Mud £25 is my blackhead booter of choice. It’s a clay mask that I apply around my t-zone to eliminate any blackheads and clear up anything that needs to go. Im usually religiously using my body shop seaweed clay mask and i was running out and this is an AMAZING lightweight alternative! A quick 10 minute treatment that get the job done, although more expensive its definitely worth it, especially after long hot days. 

My most exciting product on this post, the Estée Lauder CC Creme , its £40 of pure delight. It’s light purple as soon as you squeeze it out the tube ( it doesn't stay that way )  but once you apply it it turns into the colour of your skin tone, GENIOOUUUUUS. A very light coverage which is perfect for spring time , nothing too cakey for when you just want something on your skin and don’t want to feel too naked.

Boscia Balancing Facial Tonic $24 after borrowing Estées every night whilst we were in LA I got completely hooked on this minty fresh mist. I can’t explain the feeling of misting yourself with something so fresh but it just feel luxurious whilst being soothing.

Or a cheaper alternative which i am absolutely obsessed with and so glad i repurchased is LUSH's breath of fresh air toner, i was after a new toner and came over this when i was browsing the lush website and i am so glad i did. You can either use it as a toner and spray it onto a cotton wool pad and getting deep into your pores, but for those long spring/summer days its perfect for keeping your face feeling fresh and i'm already repurchasing my third bottle! ( it has rosemary oil in too which makes your face smell so yummy ) and its only £4.25. BARGAIN.

So there we are, those are just a few spring summer skincare essentials ( oop alliteration all up in here ) i hope its useful to you!

BRING ON SUMMMEEEERRRR!

Lots of love

Georgina x

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Sun kissed / Bronzed Makeup look

AUGUST 20, 2014

My Makeup: Sun kissed 

Formally being a matte-faced girl my tastes have now changed. After looking at several celeb faces and seeing them look so tanned and all glowy I thought why not try less powder and more dewiness. Here’s what’s giving me the sun kissed glow of the moment…

To start with it’s all about injecting the glow pre-foundation. I went with the All Over Glow by Topshop in the shade Ignite, a bronzy golden shade, it’s incredible and reminds me of something the Victoria Secret models would use ( one can dream ). It blends into the skin so well, dries down to a semi-matte finish but still bounces light off the right places and gives a glow but not massively overpowering. You can then apply foundation  over the top of it. Now for the base, the foundation  is the Tarte Amazonian Clay Full Coverage Foundation, long-lasting, medium coverage and brings the glow whilst not being too cakey on your face. Is it obvious that I am still living in last summer? 

For my eyes I’ve used the shade Goldmine by MAC, a golden shadow to go along with my glowing base and two new launches by Urban Decay (their Subversion base coat and Perversion Mascara with a layer on top of Benefit 'they're real' mascara. Together making the longest, most fluttery lashes , it makes blinking so much fun its all oooh I'm so mysterious.

I was always very wary of bronzer i felt like without it i looked like one of those japanese geishan women but when i put it on it just looked all patchy. So when I do try and find one I like one that’s not too warm toned that you look orange and not too cool toned that you look muddy so the Topshop Bronzer in Mohawk is perfectly bang in the middle and is matte too so looks so natural on the skin.

For blush I’ve been highly obsessed with the peachy, pink and golden stick that is the Topshop Glow Stick in Spotlight , it’s a swipe and blend product that’s so quick and simple to use. Its the perfect dewy warm shade to go with a tanned blowy look, wink wink. Lastly the Glow Pot Highlighter in Gleam, a tiny pot of golden goodness. It’s seriously pigmented stuff and lasts hours and hours!!

Last but not lease sometimes with this look i find coral lipsticks are perfect such as the revlon lip crayon in 245 audacious but if you're like me and not too daring I find an enhanced natural lip is beaut. I would therefore recommend MAC brave, its my latest obsession and ohwoweeee so pretty. Easy to apply and the colour ties everything in together beautifully and I adore the way it finishes off the look.

Although its only just winter ending i'm feeling way ahead of the game, hope I'm not the only one! and if you know of any products you think make you look very 'glowy' then tweet me @georginarose_!!

Have a fabulous week!

Love coming at cha!!! x