Wednesday, 18 May 2011

Hair Envy

Here's some hair trends for spring/summer 2011
The braided top knot

http://www.uujog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/annalynne-mccord-hairstyle1.jpg
The double knot

http://media.onsugar.com/files/2011/04/16/5/1595/15957374/ba/doubleknothair.jpg
 Messy wavy hair


http://slides.shoppinglifestyle.com/gallery/2009/04/25_VanessaHudgens.jpg
Full fringe

http://www.hji.co.uk/blogs/2011/01/20/photos/sandra-bullock-fringe-bangs.jpg 
And finally the birds nest bun

http://www.my-hair-style.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Jennifer-Lopez-in-a-birds-nest-hairstyle.jpg
 Gabbie x
 

Moodyy Mar Mar

I was recently browsing a new blog that I've found http://annieandthemannequinsvintage.blogspot.com and they did a post about mood changing nail varnish and mood rings. This took me back to my childhood, I'm sure many of you, can relate to the mood rings from your childhood. So i was inspired and started searching for mood changing nail varnish's here's a few images i found;
http://media.onsugar.com/files/2010/04/14/2/192/1922153/a9931bdf5419cddf_clair_s-mood-nail-polish.jpg

You can buy these nail varnish's from www.claires.com they have a variable range of colours for purchase. I cant wait to try some :)
Look at all these beautiful fun colours from http://themoodpolish.com/
http://furcoatnoknickers.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/in-the-mood-nail-varnish.jpg



http://freenewfashiondesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/In-The-Mood-nail-polish-colors-change.jpg

Isn't this just fab:) I want some!!!!

 They change colour according to your body temperature wow :)
Through my search i then stumbled across mood changing lipstick haha!!

 LOOOKKKKK....
These are buy urban outfitters, I cant say that these look the most desirable colours but what the heck they look fun.
http://www.refinery29.com/urban-outfitters-beauty-gets-in-the-mood-with-five-color-changing-lipsticks
http://cdn2.mixrmedia.com/wp-uploads/flauntme/blog/2010/03/toofacedmoodswing.jpg

This lip gloss is by too faced , look to see what happens...

http://www.ladiesgadgets.com/mood-swing-lip-gloss-changes-color-based-on-your-moods/
http://www.ladiesgadgets.com/mood-swing-lip-gloss-changes-color-based-on-your-moods/
This is not a review, obviously i can't say whether they work or not as I've not tried any of these products but id like to think they do!

Tuesday, 17 May 2011

Mac Face and body

Mac Face and body foundation is one of those foundations you seem to hear a lot about, its one of those you think i must try this. It's been on my want list for quite a while so about a month or so ago i decided to go ahead and purchase.
Its got a watery like consistency, which once applies set on your face in seconds. It gives you a natural skin finish.

https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOBHzXda1aBEqkEHWAV9vSJuJYVc8vAVj3cYGij0i0RUgjquw4g_kR2vUrse7Wn4pdAQ0jLIcq3BH70kL_CNq_fvH3QkLl4MjXlp4yRoEE3o8TivV3ohKDFnvo4iZXCxEMEAK8y0u5zLE/s1600/mac-hd-02.jpg
Here's mine in the shade C2:



And here's a swatch of the shade C2


Pro's:
  • Lightweight
  • Easy to apply
  • Gives a healthy dewy glow
  • As its got a thin consistency the bottle will last you quite a long while
  • Natural looking, so great for daytime looks
  • Its not really got a smell to it
Con's:
  • It seemed great for about a month and then it started to irritate my skin and broke me out
  • Won't cover spots up well
  • Depending on what coverage you want, sometimes its too minimal
  • Sometimes it made my skin oily (not nice)
For me this impressed to begin with but when i started to break out it was the end of my mac face and body.
So i continue the search for the best all around foundation...

Gabbie

A girl can dream

A girl can dream right?
Bags, Bags and bags.
I love bags
I especially love classic designs there are so many different types, but if you buy one an expensive one i mean, it needs to be wearable and you want to be reassured its going to last. Below are some that's have caught my eye although i cants afford them , they're nice to look at!



The celine bag
http://www.girlsguidetoparis.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Celine-bag.jpg
The Michael Kors bag
http://cn1.kaboodle.com/hi/img/c/0/0/73/e/AAAADAMRKqsAAAAAAHPvvg.jpg?v=1253726650000
And if i could have any bag, this would be the one id choose look at her!! Alexa is gorgeous :)
The Mulberry Bag *LOVE*



http://www.mulberrybagsbuy.com/images/mulberry-alexa-leopard-coffee.jpg
Ill stop drooling now
And yes i have noticed they're all brown lol
Gabbie xx

Monday, 16 May 2011

Colour Blocking

Heres some inspiration for the colour blocking trend;
www.beadistinctive.com

http://afrimarque.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/afrimarque1.jpeg
 You could even colour block you make-up, what gorgoeus colours!!


http://www.sensationalcolor.com/liveinfullcolor/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/orange-dominates-fashion-color-block-trend.jpg



 I cant wait to start mixing and experimenting with all the wonderful colours for spring/summer :)

Rodial glamtox eye light pen

Normally i wouldn't really buy something like this but i found it at a bargain price in my local Tk Maxx, so i thought what the heck i may aswell give it ago.
This item retails at £35.00 which i must admit it abit steep, there are similar item on the market from brands such as YSL. It claims to be an eye brightening concealer that erases any signs of fatigue and brightens the complexion. Although its an eye concealer it suggest on the box that you can use it in areas such as; hollow of the chin and contours of the nose.


I only used this under my eyes, i found that it did definitely brighten up my eyes but sometimes there just wasn't enough coverage for this to replace my normal concealer. The product is of a sheer liquid like consistency, which is dispensed using a click pen. You apply just a few strokes under the eye area, like a normal concealer.
Overall i do agree that it brightens up your eyes but i don't think i'd repurchase this, as i believe the retail price is to steep for what the product delivers. Although saying that there are many rodial products i would love to try, like the snake serum and boob lift. :)

 Love gabbie

A collective haul

These items are all from over the space of a few months, some are gifts and most of them i brought myself.
As I'm a student I'm in a small budget but with the likes of ebay.com/co.uk, you can often find many designer bargains! Here's a few piccies;

My favourite purchase , are these beauties a pair of prada sunglasses, I've been lusting of a pair like these for years but never been in a position to afford them. But thanks to ebay i managed to grab these for £40.00 wooo :)
But i word of warning there are many fakes items on ebay make sure you do your research for sunglasses read up about serial codes.


The maxi skirt, is a fab item for spring/summer. You can wear its whenever you want and its so easy to just chuck on, you bearly have to think about your outfit!

I just couldn't resist this, its a bluey purple colour and flows so elegantly and yet it was £12.00 from primark!! Love a bargain

The next item was a gift from my mother, she knew i had wanted a pair of these
for ages. They're Vivienne westwood globe earrings, there plain silver but because they are plain they will go with everything!!