In case you hadn't noticed I have a slight obsession with Models Own Nail Varnish I purchased quite a few new colours when they had their 50% off sale a few weeks ago, but as my poor ickle nails are still growing I have been trying to lay off my usual 7 colours a week and give them a break, hence why this has taken so long. So without further ado here are three of the polishes I picked up. I love them all, all of them are opaque with 2 coats, yes even the glitter, and I have used Seche Vite topcoat as usual.
A gorgeous colour, perfect for work or weekend alike and I think it looks classy
At complete odds with Nude Beige is Emerald City, full on St Paddy's day bling bling but this one got the most positive comments from an office full of suited and booted people so clearly everyone loves bling!
My favourite of the three, the gorgeous purple poppy, my application sucks but then so do my stupid tiny nails, why they will not grow any longer is a mystery to me.
I WANT MY ACRYLICS BACK!
So to update I have not had acrylics now since Christmas Day are you proud? Or do you think I am bonkers....I will be honest I am feeling the pull of the nail salon. What should I do? I hate short nails they make me feel like a man.
On another note this is going to be a terribly long and boring week at work, it is preliminary results announcement week...you would never know how much admin work goes on behind the scenes for one short announcement. And yes I am one of the minions rather than the 'great and the good' so my little tush will be working on overtime this week quite literally and I may be away from blogging for a couple of days as I have to pull at least 1 allnighter.
Thanks google images x (i like that filing cabinet)
So to leave you with something makeup related (no FOTD since I look like the living dead) here is my go-to lip look for this week. It's simple, it's pretty and it works well with my fake tan and most neutral brown eyeshadows which is what I usually wear for work.
Smashbox Illume lip enhancing gloss was from a set from Ultimate Beauty Gems but you can also pick up a fullsize one (which I will be doing) from Debenhams for £13.00
The Eve Pearl Nude Beach Lipstick was something I picked up at IMATS (mostly because I thought it was called Nude Bitch).
It is seriously a gorgeous colour, very very pigmented whilst being creamy and non-drying and basically one of my favourite lippies of all time. I HAVE to buy more Eve Pearl lippies - maybe someone will take pity on me for my Birthday next week haha yeah right heaven forbid getting me something I might actually want.
So today's question is - does anyone ever make a fuss of you on your Birthday?
I only ask this as I have never, ever ever ever been taken on a surprise meal/date/holiday/show/trip ever! By anyone! Basically if I don't arrange something, then nothing happens.
Please note I do realise that is probably quite a sad and pathetic thing to admit, but its true so what canya do?
19 comments:
A love the love of the Beige Nude.
As for the question about being spoilt on my birthday. My boyfriend always seems to spoil me, but thats it.
I'd quite happily sit at home all day looking over my presents that lay around me! But I do like a good meal to end off my birthday.
:)
Hopefully someone will treat you nice this birthday.
Fee x
Ohhh I love purple Poppy, and Nude Beigh!
Sorry that you'll be so busy lately :/ and don't feel bad, no one ever does anything exciting for my birthday either! The most i've ever gotten is a dinner- and not even a surprise one! I kind of always think that birthdays are one of those things were you expect something exciting to happen, and then it's just another regular day. Oh well! Happy early birthday!!
xo
@Fee - aw thanks hun, my mum and granddad usually give me a bit of money and the BF buys me a pressie (which I usually have to pick out and buy or order online myself). I dunno I just try and make peoples birthday special and get a bit fed up when nobody makes an effort. For example I surprised him with seats right near the front at Bill Bailey's performance at the O2 last December for his bday and he loved it... hrpmh
@Caitlin - thanks hun, at least its not just me - I will send you a virtual cake on your birthday haha x
it was my birthday yesterday (22nd) and it seemed to go so fast, i spent an amazing day with my family and i got so many amazing pressies and money mainly but they went towards my pressies i wanted so all good - I always get taken out for a meal on my birthday and tonight the food, wine and vodka was sooo good i loved what i ordered and was in fantastic comopany so yeah i love birthdays lol- My family always go out on each others birthdays though seems to be the family tradition- Oh and did i mention the MASSIVE Hello Kitty balloon my mom got me and we took that and my cards and pressies to the pub meal lol
Babe... if you're not happy with your nails, go back to acrylics. I often have a couple of false ones on, normally one on each hand haha, thats because they break and I cant stand them too short, plus I wont paint them if ones overly short than the rest, it looks silly.
Oh and about the Birthday things. I wont let anyone make a fuss. Why the fuck would I want to make a fuss about my Birthdays when on the next one Im hitting 29 :( haha. I'd rather no one noticed to be honest and just forgot, then I dont have to face reality.
When I was young like you though... loved my Birthdays. Loved celebrating and getting pissed. Now I just think oh god.. Im getting old, it scares me :(
xxxx
That lippie is really kute
Emerald City is pretty!! And I'm lovin the Nude Beach lippie!
As far as your question goes, no one ever does anything for me... last time I remember doing anything for my bday was when I was 16, and I had to do all the work! My own mother doesn't even tell me happy birthday when it comes around. So if that's a sad and pathetic thing to admit, I'm sad and pathetic right there with you! I'm kinda hoping it'll change when my hubby and I actually spend out bdays together (we're a week apart)... knowing him, it will. Can't wait to find out lol
"Nude Bitch" hahah that made me laugh!
My best friends always make a fuss on my birthday and I dont really like it... I'd rather have no on know about it at all ..public displays of birthday make me so shy.
ok nude beige nail polish - so jealous! those nude lips - so sexy! and your birthday, awe babe i'm sorry, i'd totally take ya out if u were in the US, but yeah i hear what you're saying, usually my boyfriend does whatever i want, and it usually involved making my mom make my favorite dinner (baked salmon and small red roasted potatos, omg i'm so hungry now)
ok ok well don't worry, i'm sure people dont plan anything becuase you've always been the planner and they just assume you have it under control and prefer it that way, hugs!
To all of those that said they didn't want a fuss...seriously? Just enjoy the fact that someone cares about you enough to make a fuss. period.
It was my 22nd birthday this year, and since I moved to Leeds I haven't seen much of my friends from back home. I mean, I try my best, but I'm always too skint to catch the train and I can't drive :(
This year though, I had two parties to make sure everybody I loved could come and celebrate, and my friends came all the way from home TO BOTH! I was so excited, I was just expecting a card or a promise of a night out when I went back to visit my mum or something :D
I love the nude nail polish, I have such a thing for greige nails at the moment.
I like the nude beige one. I think i put about 10 coats of emerald city on and over a base as well (just a white base) and I love it! It got a lot of compliments and I couldn't stop looking at it. I think I'm going to put it back on tonight as I hate what I have on now! xx
Re your acrylics. I just need to start off by saying please do not get offended by this! I'm saying this for your own good - I think the acrylics you had were really badly done. I could see straight away that they were not your own nails, and that shouldn't be the case. I have acrylics so I would encourage them, if done properly. Also, if they were done properly then your nails would be in good condition afterwards, mine always are.
As I said, please don't take offence, I would be happy to give you advice if you want to contact me.
I have all those polishes and love them all!!
You can't beat Models Own for application and wear.
You know my thoughts on acrylics. Don't do it. You've done the hardest part now, having them off and dealing with the damage so I'd persevere if I were you.
Oh and I am such a control freak that I have to organise my own birthday events!
Love the shade of red on your nails! My mum and dad always spoil me - my boyfriend always tries aswell.
Hope this year you will also get spoilt! We will be here to wish you Happy Birthday.
Claire xx
The nude beige polish, is absolutely gorgeous :)
@Helen - but why won't they grow quicker this is taking for bloody ever!
@Andrea - I can't contact you, since you didn't leave any details and if I click your name it says your profile is unavailable...?
nude beige looks gorgeous!
ive been lemming some models own for a while so sad i missed out on the 50% off, damn! x
Happy Birthday! (soon)
I've always wished for someone to make a big deal of my birthday. It's never happened and whoever does it will be my best friend forever. I refuse to plan anything for myself beyond maybe a dinner though. . who want's to have to plan their own party!? lol
We February babies need to stick together, Birthday's are a big deal! xo
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