Christmas Nails!

Hey guys, so as some of you are aware I am completely obsessed with painting my nails, for the past 6 months I have had shellac on my nails, which don't get my wrong I love, but because I do them myself it works out quite expensive what with constantly wanting new colours, top and base coat, uv lamp and removers and residue removers it's quite pricey! Over the Christmas season I like to change my nails quite a lot, so I soaked all the shellac off my nails, and bought some nail varnishes! 

Firstly I started off by applying a thin coat of Nails Inc Kensington Caviar Base coat, I would highly recommend this as it drys super quick and prevents nail varnish from staining your nails, also helps your nail varnish last longer! Next I applied two coats of Rimmel Urban Purple, this is the perfect winter colour, it just looks so festive, you could probably get away with just one coat if this, but two coats definitely lasts longer! Once this had completely dried I applied one coat of Revlon Sequins in Gold, I must admit this isn't the easiest nail polish to apply as it's quite thick and doesn't spread across the nails very well, you kind of had to pat in on to actually get the gold flakes to stick to you nails. Then to finish of I applied a thin coat of Nails Inc Kensington Caviar Top Coat, I absolutely love this, firstly it dries in just 45 seconds, so it advoids the annoying smudges and chips straight away, and it leaves your nails super shiney! I also find my nails last a lot long after using this! 

Thanks for reading :) 

Courtney xo

-@Bloggcourtney

Touche Èclat & MAC Red Lipstick!

Hey guys, so firstly I would like to apologise for the lack of blog posts recently, I have so many blog posts saved that I need to publish, but I have just been so busy recently I haven't had the time to do anything let alone blog! 

Anyway onto the more fun part..

In November I was lucky enough to go go Rome, Italy for a weekend, it was my Dads 50th and my Mum and my sister and I decided to take him to Rome to celebrate! 

On the way out we arrived at the airport ridiculously earlier, and I couldn't think of a better way to kill time than some Duty free shopping, I have been trying to find a true Red lipstick for absolutely ages, I have loads of drugstore lipsticks that I have picked up to try but they are never a true red! I visited the MAC store at the duty free and came across MAC Red which is a satin finish and it is perfect, I don't know how I have missed this lipstick in the past but it is honestly the best shade of Red I have found! I was a little worried that because I am quite pale I thought it would completely wash me out, but it actually compliments my skin tone quite well, it also has a blue undertone which makes you teeth appear whiter which is a bonus! 

MAC Red, satin finish £15

Now onto my fabourtite purchase.. YSL Touche Èclat! I have wanted this for so long but I think what with it being a little pricey and always having more important things to buy I have always left it on my wish list! Again whilst I was in Rome I visited the duty free shop on the way home and came across the YSL stand. Apart from a few lipsticks I don't own anything from YSL and ever since I have heard about this I have wanted to try it! I bought this in the Shade 2 which is absolutely perfect, I have actually worn this item a few times on its own, and it even looks amazing then! I was really worried that I would use it up really quick, but one click of the pen is enough to highlight everywhere I need to! I would highly recommend this product! 

YSL Touche Èclat, £29

Thanks for reading :) 

Courtney xo