glitter drip nails.

Barry M in Matt White | Topshop Nails in Ice Crush | NYX Cosmetics in Pink on Steroid

How great are these sparkle drip nails?! There are so many tutorials around to find out how to do them if you want to give them a try. I absolutely love this neon pink polish from NYX cosmetics, I don't care if it's Christmas this colour will be on my nails all year round.

elegant touch envy wraps | bling candy sprinkles

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I am in love with these 3D gem nails wraps from Elegant Touch. They are a quick, easy and inexpensive way to achieve glam nails. 

be a modern day lady mary

Now that the much awaited Downton Abbey is back on our screens, I have not stopped admiring Lady Mary's flawless and minimalist make up. So I thought I would take you through how to get the Downtown look for the modern girl!

Skin. To correct any dullness in your skin and to give you that dewy appearance start with a primer such as the new Clinique Superprimer Face Primer Colour Corrects Dullness, which smooths as it corrects.  Follow with a brightening foundation that will be hydrating and lightweight on the skin, my all time favourite is Nars Sheer Glow.

Eyes. You want to keep them very understated so leave the lids bare and just brush two coats of your favourite mascara on the lashes.

Eyebrows. Tidy up your brows by brushing through a clear brow gel to give them a natural look. Blink Eyebrow Grooming Gel in nourishes the brows whilst keeping them in place all day.

Cheeks & Lips. To finish your English rose complexion give your cheeks a lasting glow with Soap & Glory Cheekmate.  Just add a small amount to your forefinger and blend in to the apples of your cheeks. Cheekmate can all so be conveniently used as a lip tint if you want to add a natural rose colour to your lips.

Voila! You are now ready for afternoon tea with the Dowager Countess!

easy ombre nails at home

A few weeks back on a rainy Sunday I wanted to do something different with my nails, I love anything ombre so I hopped on google and was surprised to learn how quick and easy they are to do!

I went for a messier look then the tutorial showed but I still think they look so pretty and I had some lovely compliments on them - win! I would love to know if any of you have tried ombre nails out and what colours you like to blend.

Here’s the tutorial I used: http://www.glamour.com/beauty/blogs/girls-in-the-beauty-department/2012/05/gradient-nails-picture-tutoria.html

rimmel stay matte liquid mousse foundation.

100 Ivory | £5.99

Has my long and expensive search for my dream foundation stopped?! YES! :o

Quite simply if you are in need of an affordable full coverage foundation that will last up to nine hours without any touch ups, then this is the one for you.  With it's very thick consistently many might be put off thinking it will look like a mask on the skin but it blends in like a dream and after a week of testing it out I can now say we are officially best friends. I could not recommend this foundation highly enough to all skin types that want to cover up redness, blemishes and uneven skin tone. 

It has made it into my daily make up and won't be leaving any time soon.

maybelline baby lips.

Mint Fresh (left) Pink Punch (right) | £2.99

Now that baby lips have hit the UK I couldn't resist picking up a couple to try out. The packaging is cute, the price is very affordable and they smell good enough to eat and they do the job of keeping your lips moisturised.

My favourite is Mint Fresh, it has not left my lips since I bought it!