Amynities: April 2013

Nail Caviar

4/30/2013 09:33:00 am

I absolutely love playing around with different styles on my nails. I change the colour at least twice a week and if I was artistic enough would definitely be a lot more creative with them too. However my creativity is usuallly capped at painting my 4th finger a different colour than the rest, or layering glitter on top!

Over the weekend, whilst browsing for new nail colours to add to my growing collection, I came accross MUA's Nail Caviar. At only £3 for a bottle I just could not resist!

I have seen Nail Caviar advertised all over the place but never got round to using it myself.

I was suprised at how simple it was, although it did make a little mess!

I started by painting my nails as usual, I chose one of Barry M's new range of Gel varnish, which I am really in to at the moment. The colour I went for was Dragon which is a beautiful deep, bright pink shade.

The Nail Caviar I chose contains a mixture of purples, silvers, greens and pinks. MUA have five different colour mixes to chose from, all of which would create a fab look over nails.

I chose to use the Nail Caviar on my pinky and 4th finger on both hands.

I found that the nail varnish was not sticky enough for the Caviar to stick to, so I used a thick top coat of Seche Vite (the best top coat in the world) to act as a glue and it worked amazingly!!!
The bottle of the Caviar comes with a little tube out of which the little balls are dispensed, this makes for easy application, however a lot of the balls do miss the nail, so make sure you have a magazine or something underneath to catch them!

To secure the balls completely, I gave them a chance to stick and then layered on some more top coat to completely set them with the hope that they will last a lot longer. I absolutely love the finish of my nails, when the weather gets a little warmer I am definitely going to Caviar my toes which will create a perfect summery look!

The Caviar range by MUA can be found in all Superdrug stores.

Beauty

Brush on Lashes- Seeing is Believing

4/26/2013 01:36:00 pm

Keeping up the appearance of beautiful lashes can very often become rather costly, however the end result is absolutely worth it. Longer lashes can completely transform an individuals look which is why it has become a very popular treatment in salons today.

I have never personally had false eyelashes applied, purely out of fear that one day I will wake up to half an eyelid of lashes, where the majority have fallen out overnight! So when I came across this particular product I was extremely keen to try it out.

FreezeFrame have recently introduced a product to the market that they claim can give you instant lashes in one swift, brush on, effortless application.

The design of the instant lash product is very similar to that of a mascara and as simple to apply too. However this product has very noticeable tiny strands on the head of the brush, these are the lash technology nylon fibres which attach themselves to the natural lash, enhancing the length.

The directions supplied with the product instruct you to brush the tiny nylon strands onto the ends of your natural lashes. Repeating this action allows you to build up the desired length and thickness. Concentrating on the ends of the lashes first is vital in order for the product to set properly.

After the nylon fibres have taken to the tips of the lashes a further application from the root, upwards is necessary in order to apply the thickening fibres to the rest of the eyelash to support the weight of the extended lashes.

It is very important to do this all as swiftly as possible, as once the product is dry it is set and can no longer be built up. Once dry the product can last up to 24 hours.

What I love most about this product is how dark it makes the lashes, it is a really thick black formula which really makes the lashes stand out.

I followed the directions very carefully really hoping that my lashes would really take the product and give me the maximum length the product can offer (4mm-8mm) however I found it did not make an absolutely huge difference.

The product currently retails at £39.95 and can be bought at via the Instant Beauty Fix website;

http://instantbeautyfix.com/products/freezeframe-instant-lash-xtreme/

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Growth

Hair Growth Challenge

4/18/2013 02:40:00 pm

Beauty

WAH Nails Pop-Up Boutique

4/15/2013 04:35:00 pm

Argon Oil

A Moroccan Tan by Xen-Tan

4/11/2013 12:29:00 pm

After a stretch of bad weather which seems to have lasted an eternity, my skin is feeling paler than ever and looks very sorry for itself. I know that we should just embrace our pale tone througout the winter months but sometimes a tan is necessary to boost your look and confidence.

I was recently sent some tanning products by Xen-Tan;

"Xen-Tan is the brainchild of a group of dedicated self-tanners who were unhappy with the dry skin, orange finish, bad odours and mess that often came with fake tanning products. So they developed a range that was easy to use, smelled fantastic, left their skin nourished and guaranteed the most flawless, healthy-looking tan every time"

I was sent two new products from their fabulous range, Moroccan Tan and Luminous Gold Gel. Before a night out over the bank holiday weekend I decided to use the Moroccan Tan over my whole body, including my face, to give me a beautiful glow.

The product smells absolutely stunning which sets it aside from other tanning products on the market, this particular tan contains argon oil which keeps the skin hydrated and helps with an even application which is perfect for first time tanners and tanning amateurs.

I would highly recommend using a mitt or some rubber gloves for application, as the instant colour of the tan is very dark and can be very stubborn to get off the palms of your hands.

The product promises to deliver a dark tan, when applied it adds an instant colour to the skin and then gradually gets darker. You can determine the depth of your tan by layering the product. With gradual tans like these I find it is best to leave them to develop over night, leaving as long as possible before showering.

Upon waking up the next morning, I jumped in the shower with that nervy feeling I always get after self tanning, what if it has gone seriously wrong and I end up looking like a piece of patchwork?!

Rest assured, I didnt! The tan looked amazing, my skin had transformed into a beautiful deep brown and had absorbed the tan perfectly, leaving no dry patches on the elbows, knees or around the ankle and wrist area.

With regards to the 'wear and tear' of the tan, I would say it was at its prime for the first 2-3 days and then gradually started to wear off. It was slightly stubborn around the areas mentioned previously, such as the elbows and ankle area but other than it all came off with a good exfoliation in the shower.

Overall, I was very happy with my tan and would recommend this particular self tanning product to anyone who is looking for a beautifully even, self appliable deep tan.

I am looking forward to trying the Luminous Gold Gel which comes in a clear form and develops in 3 hours! I will let you all know how it goes!

Xen-Tan have a fab range of self tanning products, Visit their website and get tanning

Xen-Tan Moroccan Oil £24.99, 150ml

Chanel

CHANEL- Fresh Hair Mist

4/09/2013 11:19:00 am

Capulet London

4/08/2013 10:08:00 am

"Capulet creates stylish accessories for the ultramodern woman. Infused into every one of our pieces is a philosophy of chic, minimalist design and multifunctional purpose".

As the saying goes 'first impressions count', this beautifully packaged bag certainly made a fabulous first impression.

Capulet London sent me this beautiful clutch bag from their stunning collection. This particular design is Fleur and is made from Italian silky leather in a deep shade of green with a burst of orange suade inside.

The bag feels beautifully soft to the touch and holds the iPad perfectly, guarding it from any possible damage.

Fleur- The epitome of loveliness and refinement

Capulets products are hand-crafted in Europe and are made of the most luxurious leathers. They have wonderfully merged an everyday fashion accessory with technology and the results are just stunning.

Capulet currently sell a range of clutches, wristlets, sleeves, shopper totes and shopper bags, all designed with multi functions.

The clutch collection has been designed to fit the iPad, iPad 2 and New iPad with a great little pouch at the front to store other acessories such as your phone or card holder. The clutch can also be used as an everyday bag to hold all your accessories.

The shoulder bag range are also multi purpose, their sophisticated design can allow them to be worn as a daytime and evening bag and are also big enough to house an iPad, perfect for the modern working woman.

The wristlets can accomodate your phone, keys, money and cards, acting as a mini clutch to hold all your going out essentials, proving that less can be more.

The sleeves curently in Capulets range are designed for laptops, Netbooks, the new iPad mini and mobile phones. The designs are just as stunning as every other piece in their range, a particular favourite of mine is the Kinsey Designer iPhone case in Sunset Red.

The tote range are simple yet beautifully elegant, inside the bag there is a specially desgined pocket that is large enough to house a laptop and plenty of room in the rest of the bag for all your other essentials.

I absolutely love this particular design of bag, I love the way it is multi functional and has plenty of room to hold all my bits and pieces. The beautiful colours that Capulet offer mean there is a bag in their range for everyone. This particular design retails at £240, for the beautfiul material and design I think it is well worth this price.

Click the link below to visit Capulet London online and view their beautiful range