2011 archive

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Nails Inc

I went along to the Nails Inc salon on South Molton street to learn more about their new magnetic polish. It works the same as the other brands, but this one comes in the elegant Nails Inc bottle and the magnet is part of the lid - so you don't need to buy it separately. It is also great that for every magnetic polish bought at Nails Inc, they donate £1 to the Prince's Trust. 

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The Saturdays Magnetism Nail Laquer by Fashionista

I was really excited when I heard that The Saturdays would be launching a nail polish... and then to hear it would be a magnetic polish AND it would be affordable, amazing! 

I desperately wanted to see for myself what a magnetic polish is really like and how The Saturdays would make it their own. 

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Moroccan Oil Intense Hydrating Mask

I've been wanting to try Moroccan Oil products for ages now, but they are quite pricey so I've been putting it off. My hair has been suffering lately from all the straightening and colouring, so I've been looking to get a hair mask. 

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Models Own

Surprisingly, until very recently I'd never tried Models Own nail polish. I was pretty happy with my Essie collection... but I was still intrigued to see what all the hype was about. After browsing their website  I was impressed with the amount of colours and finishes on offer. 

I was sent two polishes to try out and bought the rest myself in the 50% off sale. They were all really different to use so I will go through each one. 

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Navigations Through Scent

It started in a rush, topping up makeup and taming hair... and ended with a pizza and a gorgeous gift. 

I was invited along to the launch of Molton Brown's first fine fragrances and I jumped at the chance. It's a brand I know well, but have always thought more of as a 'mum' brand and not something I'd buy for myself. When I think of Molton Brown I think specifically of hand wash and body lotion. 

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Vivo: Alive With Colour!

Ultimate Base Concealer Kit, Baked Shimmer Palette, Ultimate Brow and Eye Kit, Baked Blush, Blush and Highlighter Duo, Volume Mascara, Lipstick, Pearl Eyeshadow, Highlighter, Diamond Sparkle Lipgloss, Shimmer and Shine Lipgloss, Trio Eyeshadow Palette. 

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Empties

I have had a bag sitting by my dressing table for month's now and didn't even realise that the contents inside it was growing everyday. 

Sometimes I love the packaging of products so much that I can't bear to throw it away and sometimes I love the satisfaction of completely finishing a product, that I hang onto the empty bottle. Weird, I know. But this bag is full of the empties I always repurchase and the lovely packaging I like to keep. 

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New Things

I saw these in the Oxford Circus branch when they first came out and thought they were amazing. I thought I'd think about it and come back and try them on. Next thing I know, Lily writes about them and as usual, they are sold out everywhere! Nightmare! As soon as something is sold out I always want them even more. I finally found a pair in Brent Cross. The last pair available and in my size... fate! I wore these for the first time yesterday and I wouldn't recommend them for lots of walking. I have blisters everywhere, but I still love them. 

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