LOVE LOVE LOVE: DARK VAMPY NAILS O.P.I

As I am sure I have mentioned before I adore changing up my nails...on a slow week I may only do it once, if I have time it's not unusual to find me sitting on our tiled floor in the 2nd bathroom two to three times a week painting my nails yet another colour.

So for this weeks nails I went for the below O.P.I colour called "Give Me Moor".

One coat you can see the deep purple undertones, two coats looks almost black, however when light hits you can see hints of purple that really gives the colour that vampy edge.

This is the kind of colour I would honestly wear with anything.  I feel like really dark nails can either give some edge or some class to any outfit. 

There is no wrong time to rock mega dark nails, as long as you stick to 2 simple rules:
1.   Keep your nails SHORT
2.   Keep the polish perfect at all times... NO CHIPS.

Hope you are all having a great week so far.

Smooches
xxx

LOVE THE GLAM

Mario Testino is one of my all time favourite fashion photographers, so when I heard he shot the new up and coming Vanity Fair "Young Hollywood" I was googling images of the cover straight away. I LOVE LOVE LOVE the stunning make-up, the Art deco style of the of the shoot... everything.  It's just so... well GLAM.

The cover features Hollywood's newest "IT" girls such as Rooney Mara (The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo), Mia Wasikowska, Elizabeth Olsen (I think the surname gives that one away) and Paula Patton (Married to RnB singer Robin Thick) to name but a few.

Yes... I am obsessed with dark blood red lips at the moment. Glossy or Matte.

Enjoy your weekend.

Smooches.
xxx

LOVE LOVE LOVE: BLUE NAIL POLISH

HAPPY AUSTRALIA DAY ALL!!!

Loving the perk of Australia Day... that's right, its a national holiday and who doesn't love a day off?

On the cover of the latest episode of  GRAZIA (one of my fav weekly reads) there is a stunning image of Victoria's Secret model and fellow "Aussie" Miranda Kerr dressed as a chic modern day Wonder Woman holding the Australian flag. 

The vibrant blue of the flag and OMG those divine Tony Bianco "Tuscan" pumps totally got me inspired...  to paint my nails BLUE.. Yes just the sight of a beautiful colour is enough for me to want to paint my nails, though lets be honest I never really need an excuse.

So I thought it was a great opportunity to test out "Listen To Your Momager" one of the new Kardashian Kollection nail polishes from Nicole By O.P.I.

A lil' sparkle with alot-o-shine LOVE LOVE LOVE.

Have you tried any of the Kardashian Kollection colours?

Hope you are all having a wonderful night!

Smooches
xxx

FRAGRANCE OF THE WEEK

JUICY COUTURE - VIVA LA JUICY

For the past week I have found myself reaching for the same perfume each and every day.. and so "FRAGRANCE OF THE WEEK" was born.

Although I am not one for sweet scents, this particular one has really caught me by surprise. It is not too sickly sweet nor is it too heavy, yet the fragrance lingers the whole day.
The main notes I pick up on is a mixture of wild berries, jasmine a little sandalwood and vanilla. I feel like VIVA LA JUICY is just one of those fragrances that really lifts your spirit no matter what mood you are in.

I can't lie, the packaging was a definite selling point (I am a marketers dream) I adore the bottle..

The "little princess" in me just could not resist the crystal like lid and the oh so pretty bright pink bow.

I also thought the bottle was the right "POP" of bright my fragrance tray was after.

Whats your fragrance of the week?

Smooches
xx

LOVE LOVE LOVE: PAT McGRATH

This is a stunning image that my favourite make-up artist Pat McGrath created for DOLCE & GABBANA cosmetics.



Hope you are enjoying your day!

Smooches
xx

LOVE LOVE LOVE: M.A.C VIVA GLAM

Back in the day when I worked at M.A.C I loved (and still love) 3 things about M.A.C's VIVA GLAM charity initiative:

1. The 3 shades of lipstick you could choose from (we are talking old school, before other VIVA GLAM LIPSTICK colours and GLOSS' launched)

2. The fact that every single cent made from the sale of VIVA GLAM lipsticks went to and supported (as it still does to this day) "Men, Women & Children living with and affected by HIV/AIDS globally"(1).

3. The amazing images that were created for each VIVA GLAM launch. One in particular that I will always remember, as posted below that I found searching the net:



This image in particular stands out as it was the first launch of a NEW VIVA GLAM colour (IV) I experienced as a "newbie" on the M.A.C counter.

I thought the image was so chic... I mean Mary J Bligh, Shirley Manson and the great Elton John. I would find myself just staring at the large light box filled poster on a daily basis admiring how flawless Shirley and Mary J's make up was.

Anyway enough reminiscing from me.

Have you ever purchased a VIVA GLAM lippy or GLOSS? If so, What shade? Would love to hear.

Smooches
xx


(1) excerpt taken from www.maccosmetics.com

LOVE LOVE LOVE: THE BEAUTY OF A NEW YEAR

So it has officially been 1 year and 1 day since I last posted. I have no excuses, well no good one's anyway. I had been telling myself that it could not possibly have been that long (that is until a certain "LADY FABLE" bought it to my attention)between posts...

This is my year to get back to my creative side, it has been missing for quite some time.

I have been so inspired of late and my love affair with MAKE-UP & BEAUTY is still as strong as ever... so why not share?

Lets start with a stunning image from "GUCCI" runway

LOVE THE GLAM.




I DIE for the lip colour! Deep red and oh so glossy... and lets not forget about how amazing it looks with the teal shade vest and hat... and that skin.

Smooches.
xx