Showing posts with label Barry M. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Barry M. Show all posts

Monday, 22 September 2014

NAILS | Greenberry and Teal




I've recently gotten back into painting my nails again, I dunno why but I got through periods of not being bothered about doing them. Well I'm back in the mood again and I was just so happy with how my nails look I wanted to share it o the blog. I went for a green theme and thought because of the colours chosen it'd be fitting to photograph them in the garden.

Monday, 2 June 2014

COPYCAT MAKEUP: Kendall Jenner

Hey guys and dolls,


I love when I can look at someones make up and be completely inspired. Scrolling through Instagram I came across this image of Kendall Jenner. Her make up was so simple yet she looked absolutely gorgeous. And I just had to recreate it. I posted my take on the look on my Instagram page. Now I am gonna show you what I used to do it.


 Luckily I had some random gems in my make up kit, that were perfect for the look. And the same colour. I used them previously in my Carnival look.

Keep reading to find out how I recreated this look.

Sunday, 1 June 2014

NAILS: Barry M Gelly Hi Shine wishlist

Hey guys and dolls,


How did I not know that Barry M had extended their gel polish range? To be fair I have been trying to ease off buying polishes. And the collection looks like it's doubled. This is dangerous. And gosh I just want so many. I did a several posts on theses polishes last year, you can see the collective post on them here.

But I wanted to show you some of the shades that I am lusting after. Which is pretty much all of them.



Tuesday, 27 May 2014

FASHION: Event OOTD

Hey guys and dolls,

Here's a quick look at what I wore to the La Roche-Posay event. What I love about some events is there is no pressure to be all fancy. So I went kinda casual, which I do most of the time.



Wednesday, 7 May 2014

NAILS: Instagram Nails

Hey guys and dolls,

I have a tendency to paint my nails on occasion. But I don't always post on my blog what I put on my instagram. So I thought I'd put up a collection of those unseen nail looks here.



Wednesday, 23 April 2014

Midweek Manicure: TASTE THE RAINBOW

Hey guys and dolls,

 Something bright and fun

This nail look made it's way to my instagram but I wanted to post about it on here too.

My sister kept saying to me that this manicure made my nails look like skittles. And I was inclined to agree.

Monday, 7 April 2014

Makeup Monday: Sleek Garden of Eden make up look

Hey guys and dolls,

I was swatching my new products and decided to do a quick look using the new Garden Of Eden palette from Sleek. You can see my recent haul here.


Wednesday, 26 March 2014

Midweek Manicure: BARRY M Haul

Hey guys and dolls,


I think you've all come to know that 3 for 2 deals are music to my ears. I always head out makeup/beauty shopping during those periods. I hadn't purchased anything from Barry M in a while and headed to their stand in Superdrug. I've been using Barry M for as long as I can remember, during my awkward pre-teen/teen years til now.

Tuesday, 3 September 2013

August Favourites 2013

Hey dolls,


Back again with another post on my favourites of the month. I'm actually getting this one up relatively on time.


There isn't much make up in my favourites this month. But there were 2 things that I have really been liking and thought bared mentioning.

MAKE UP

Avon Eye shadow primer - light beige
I love this primer, its a really good base for eyeshadow.

 Avon Supershock gel liner - Shimmering Sapphire
I've been loving adding a pop of colour to my everyday smokey eye.

SKIN CARE

 Skin So Soft Body Butter - Original
I posted about this last week and I LOVE this body butter. I got 3 of these and I'm already onto the second one.

Planet Spa - Mediterranean Olive Oil with Orange Flower body scrub
This is a really great body scrub. It smells like bubblegum and isn't abrasive on the skin. As a sufferer of dry skin I do a boy scrub regularly and I have noticed a difference in my skin.

Nuxe Rêve de Miel Hand and Nail Cream*

REPAIRS, NOURISHES AND PROTECTS
 
I've been using this hand cream a lot recently and I love it. Although I'm using a lot I'm using it sparingly because I don't want it to run out too quickly. But luckily you don't need too much.

Crème Fraîche de Beauté Normal sensitive skins*

QUENCHES, SOFTENS
My Garnier moisture match ran out and I decide to use this instead of purchasing another one. It's such a good moisturiser but the only thing I don't like is the smell. Its a bit overwhelming.
 
Nivea Double Effect Eye Make-Up remover
This is such a good eye make up remover. I used to avoid oil based removers but this gets my make up of in pretty much one swoop. It's taken the place of my Simple eye make up remover for the foreseeable future.

NAILS

Pastel nail polish
I've been all about pastel nail polishes this month, dunno if it's because of the weather and I wanted to feel all summery.

HAIR
I always used to take how strong my hair was for granted, but recently my hair has become less resilient and it started to break. So for that reason I've been going balls to the wall to take extra care of it. For example its been really dry so I haven't been using heat on it, letting it air dry and not using hair straighteners.

Olive Oil & Mango Butter Moisturizer - intensive treatment
I've been rocking my 'fro and using this on my scalp and ends of my hair. It's also like a curl activator and keeps my 'fro extra curly.

TRESemme Naturals shampoo and conditioner
This is to aid my hair getting back to its normal healthy state. I'm all about using the least chemicals in my hair.

"You don’t have to sacrifice beautiful style when choosing a natural hair care line. Formulated with organic ingredients: aloe vera, sweet orange, and avocado. These products with naturally derived polymers will leave your hair healthier, shinier, stronger, and looking naturally gorgeous." -TRESemme website

RANDOM

I love this bear, he is super soft and so cute. His name is Barney. 
I think I bought him maybe a month or two ago from Avon. I don't know if I've mentioned this before but I love cuddly toys and bears, I have quite a collection that I've had since I was a child, and just kept adding to as I grew up. But if I see a cute soft bear I will most likely pick it up and buy it.

What were some of your favourite things in August?
Sonya 

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*all products mentioned were purchased by me with my own money except where marked with an asterix (*), everything is my own view and I have not been paid to do this post*

Wednesday, 24 July 2013

Gelly Hi Shine collection

Hey dolls,

I absolutely LOVE these polishes,they are becoming my firm faves. And I am slowly building up my collection.



I have posted about each of these nail paints over the last couple of weeks. Go and check them out, I will link the posts under each polishes names.
Left to right:

Barry M nail paints are available in Boots, Superdrug and their official website.

Sonya 


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*all products mentioned were purchased by me with my own money, everything is my own view and I have not been paid to do this post*

Saturday, 20 July 2013

Barry M nail paint - Gelly Hi Shine - GREEN BERRY

Hey dolls,



Final post on the Barry M gelly polishes. I end this long series of posts with Green Berry. A minty aqua green shade. Follows suit with the rest of these polishes as its super bright with the amazing high shine finish.

I think I've raved about these polishes enough now, so I'll do a quick round up of why I like them:
  • Glossy high shine finish
  • Bright colours
  • Dry fast
  • Good longevity

Sonya 

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*all products mentioned were purchased by me with my own money, everything is my own view and I have not been paid to do this post*

Thursday, 18 July 2013

Barry M nail paint - Gelly Hi Shine - KEY LIME

Hey dolls,

Back again with another post on the Gelly nail paints from Barry M.



A bright lime/mustard green shade.

Out of all the gelly paints I have I'd have to say that Key Lime and Lychee are the more subdued colours I have in my collection, still bright but not as in your face as the others.

The more I use these polishes the more the whole opaque in "one coat"  thing is becoming a myth lol. I'm finding I need 2 coats for it to be completely opaque and not streaky. But don't get it twisted I still love these polishes.

Random side note: Is it me or does it look like the green monster from Ghostbusters sneezed on my thumb haha. You know the one I mean...

SLIMER
Well this post has taken a weird turn haha. And on that note I'm gonna leave it here.

I hope you are all enjoying the gorgeous weather we're having in England at the moment.

Sonya 

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*all products mentioned were purchased by me with my own money, everything is my own view and I have not been paid to do this post*

Wednesday, 17 July 2013

Barry M nail paint - Gelly Hi Shine - PASSION FRUIT

Hey dolls,


Another addition to the Barry M gelly collection. 
The way I would describe this colour is a mix up of red, coral and pink. Beautifully vibrant and so perfect for summer. I love how "juicy" my nails look with this polish.

Sonya 

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*all products mentioned were purchased by me with my own money, everything is my own view and I have not been paid to do this post*

Thursday, 11 July 2013

Barry M nail paint - Gelly Hi Shine - LYCHEE

Hey dolls,






Lychee
£3.99 

I'm seriously lovin these gelly polishes, they are becoming a firm favourite. 


This shade isn't loved as much as the other two mainly because it’s kind of out of my comfort zone, but I do like it.


I may have mentioned this before but us darker skinned ladies shouldn't be afraid to attempt the more nude shades of the colour spectrum. My nails look all sophisticated with this shade on. The colour reminds me of a pair of Christian Louboutins that I want (but could never afford).

 I'm not gonna go on about the greatness of these polishes, because I think I outlined everything in the last two posts I did on these. But if you're looking for some new polishes I would for sure go out and pick up a few of these beauts. Superdrug still has a 3 for 2 deal going on all nail products.

Sonya 

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*all products mentioned were purchased by me with my own money, everything is my own view and I have not been paid to do this post*

Monday, 8 July 2013

NOTD - Cobalt Disco

Hey dolls,

Been changing up my nails a lot lately, since I have nails again, (this seems to be a continuous battle me trying to keep my nails long). I've fallen hard and fast for the Barry M gelly nail polishes. I recently purchased a few more for the collection, so keep any eye out for those in upcoming posts.

 Cobalt blue nails with a glittery signature nail.

Barry M nail paints
Blue Glitter - £2.99
Blue Grape Gelly Hi Shine - £3.99


For the signature nail I used Blue grape as a base for Blue Glitter. It really made the colour pop.

The pics are not doing the blue glitter justice. When it hits the light it looks like crushed sapphires on my nails :)

Sonya

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*all products mentioned were purchased by me with my own money, everything is my own view and I have not been paid to do this post*