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Tuesday, 22 January 2013

2013 Nails

Nail Predictions 2013

2012 was a great year for nails, we literally saw everything; ombre, cracked effect, twists on the classic French manicure and were introduced to magnetic nails, an amazing technology that expanded the world of nail art. Colours were magnificent, we were treated to some spectacular bright bold colours, such as those in the NARS Thakoon collaboration but also some lovely neutral tones came on the scene, which were heavily featured in Essie’s Fall collection. 

But what will 2013 hold?!

Colours

Emerald is going to be a big hit, after being named Pantone’s colour of the year, everyone will want their nails a shimmering green.

Nudes and Neutrals still remain a classic look, but will be rivaled by soft pastel yellows.

Mango Orange and Hot Pink, 2013 will also see the return of the bold and beautiful, with a new orange set to be a summer favourite.

Art Trends

Matte finishes, from full nails to tips; matte is set to be the number 1 trend this spring.

Colour Blocks, last year we had to half-moon this year it is a very simple yet effective look.

Caviar Nail, as exquisite as it sounds, luxury for nails.

Diagonal Tips, French Manicures must be old news as this year it seems any tip other than the traditional white is in.




And finally, predicted to be 2013’s hottest trend…Leather Nails. I’m not too sure what I think about this yet, currently Nails Inc have a set that comes with mini skulls and bones, but I am excited to see how people use it.



My 2012 Favourites



NARS - Trouville
Chanel - Nouvel Vague
TBN – Fluro Yellow
China Glaze – Snow Globe
Essie – Case Study
O.P.I – The Man with the Golden Gun (007 special edition)
NailsInc – Spring Mews
Ciaté – Caviar Black Pearls


Saturday, 19 January 2013

£260 vs £60 Make Up Bag

Recently I read an article about how the average woman's make up bag was worth £172! A survey of more than 2,000 customers of Escentual.com found that their make-up bag and contents were often the single most expensive item that many women took out the house with them.



This made me think, how much is my make up bag worth, and could it be cheaper? I emptied it out then compared it to my whole make up collection, suddenly the value went from almost £260 to just over £60. Could you be saving £200 on your make up?


How much is your make up bag worth? Did it surprise you?

Love
CC xx

For any extra information on products don't hesitate to get in touch :)
Original Article : Daily Mail

Friday, 18 January 2013

January Wishlist


Well this is my first wishlist! Every month I am going to do a beauty and fashion wishlist, so hope you enjoy!


Vaseline Limited Edition Pink Bubbly Lip Therapy (Exclusive to Selfridges)
Ciaté's Caviar Manicure - Stop The Press
Karl Lagerfeld for shu uemura eyelash curler
Bare Minerals Waterproof Eyemake Remover
NARS Soft Touch Shadow Pencil - Calambria
Guerlain Météorites Brush
Clarins Blush Prodige Illuminating Cheek Colour - Miami Pink
Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupte Lipstic - Nude Beige
Millie Mackintosh Shoreditch Lashes
Clinique Colour Surge Eyeshadow - ChocoLatte





French Sole India Ballet Flats £90.00
ASOS Double Buckle Bag £25.00
ASOS Metallic Aztec Belt £6.00
ASOS Fluro Mitten £10.00
Topshop Pervuian Beanie £14.00
H+M Grey Split Skirt £12.99
Jack Wills Aldcliffe Crew £69.50

Love CC xx


Thursday, 17 January 2013

First FOTD

Exams, FOTD, Zizzi!

Currently i am in the middle of some very stressful law exams, and my life has pretty much been taken over by highlighters, post its and far too many diet cokes. However i have a few days before my third exam so thought i'd treat myself to a little break! So last night i went for a meal with my boyfriend. It was quiet a last minute decision but after days of revising and exams i could not wait to get out of the house.



p.s sorry for the poor quality was just a quick snap on my Iphone.

-FACE-
Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer (Cool Sand)
Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua (40 Beige)
Laura Mercier Invisible Loose Setting Powder
Nars Bronzer (Laguna)
MAC Powder Blush (Dollymix)

-LIPS-
Burt's Bees Lip Balm (Honey)
Barry M Lipstick (PeachyPink)

-EYES-
Virgin V 'Alluring Eye Sensation
(Heaven Above, Minx, Champagne Truffle)
L'Oreal Volume Collagene

-BROWS-
MAC Brow Pencil (Spiked)

-NAILS-
Nails Inc (Victoria and Albert)

Food Glorious Food



The pizza may have been about a fifth of my size, but oh my days it was yummy, i think it was an Italian mix of meats and chili. As for the Gelato, Kitty you really are an ice cream Queen, so yummy!

C xx