The Nails This Week - Glossy Multi Coloured Nails.

Today I wanted to so something out of the ordinary and mix up the colours I go for and try out some designs too. I saw a similar nail design while shopping for neon/ pastel polishes (naturally) and thought I knew a rookie way to create it myself.

DIY:

1. Applied base coat to nails.

2. Outlined boxes with Black nail marker 

3. Filled in boxes carefully with polish (a toothpick or dotting tool is very handy to spread out colour).

4. Re outlined the boxes with Black nail marker.

5. Applied top coat and to speed up the drying process I used I nail drying spray.

I think using similar shade of green and then adding either a darker or lighter shade gives it a fresh feeling. 

I messed up quite a lot but I'm quite chuffed I did something new and I can't wait to share my ideas with you all. 

Thanks for popping by,

Dawn x

#NOTD Miss Sporty Lasting Colour

Hey Bloggerinos!

It's warm out today and I'm feeling these fresh nails from Miss Sporty. This delicate peach hue is perfect for Spring nail trends as one coat gives a gentle tint to nails which is easily buildable to create a stronger colour pay off.

It's Too Latte (or 525 as the store I visited didn't have the title) shine intensifies as you layer coats but beware it is quite streaky.

All in all for £2 you can't be too fused and for minimal touch to an outfit depending on your style. The brush fits the nail so you don't have to stress about filling in the gaps in the corners. With a base coat I see this lasting on my nails for maybe a week and not the 10 days it claims but I do wash my hands a ton everyday so that my bad. What do think?

Thanks for stopping by folks!
Dawn x

Snack Obession #2 - Treat Yo Self!

Hi Amigos!
It's been a while since we last had a natter but there's nothing like talking about food to bring people together,(other than eating it) right?

Cheat day, cheat treat whatever you want to call it, when my tummy is a grumbling my mouth is mumbling about food and as the seasons change I'm finding new tasty ways to satisfy my appetite.

Teasers is the new delicious chocolate from Malteasers out in time for Easter. Gone are the days these little cheeky sods are rolling away from me! Mini honeycomed, chocolate covered pieces of heaven are light on the tummy leaving plenty of room for tea.

I really liked the cute and quirky advert for Sunbites but Sweet Chilli  is by far the best flavour. Onion and Rosemary tastes, well it doesn't taste of anything really. I found it quite mild and plain. Sweet Chilli has such a strong (not over powering) taste that's blended together perfectly which Walkers always seems to get just right across their crisps.

Today was the perfect day for going to the park, having a run about with kids and eating ice cream while it's hot because who knows when the weather is going to change, right? So I decided to kick it old school and got a Feast for £1 at my local newsagent.

Three Years ago I had no idea what rice cakes were and it was only when my boys were moving onto eating solids that I got into them. We've recently switched from the rice cakes to corn cakes and they taste just as good to be honest. These are a great because you can add to them or just have them on their own. I feel better eating a few of these than a chocolate bar. This has to be my snack of the moment this month.

So let me know what foods your loving right now, caring is sharing! Haha

Dawn  xx

Snack Obsession

I can hold my hand up high and positively say that everyone has scanned the house for food when dinner is just around the corner. While others may satisfy themselves with a packet of crisps or a chocolate bar I tend to go slightly over bored and this is how OTT I was this evening (I already scoffed some of the Oreos and Choux pastry, lol). This could be the tastiest blog I've ever written!!!

Propercorn is the yummiest snack I've had in a long time. It's easy on the pocket (around 79p) and not heavy on the calories. I love making my own popcorn at home but not having to pick out unpopped popcorn is a major plus. A big thumbs up from me and my tum tum. 

I've never tried YOYO in my life before today and I'm not too keen on Mango flavoured snacks but I thought I would give this fruit roll up a go. One packet goes towards one of your five a day pledge (I've been watching a lot of the midnight beast lately) so that's a plus. If a Mango flavoured YOYO doesn't sound up your street I've heard a Grape flavour is available.

Nothing takes my mind off looking in the cupboard repeatedly, just to be disappointed eveytime (why do we do that?) than reading. It's Tuesday aka new magazine day so I've the pick of the bunch to distract myself from the grumbles. New nail polishes ( the Maybelline colour sensational nudes collection is the shiz), trends ( I've always loved an anklet) and catching up on the latest person collaborating with Mac (Lorde btw) is a sure fire way to put those pangs aside.

As I write this dinner is waiting for me so I guess I can add blogging as another beautiful distraction. 

Thanks for stopping by folks,

Dawn x

YouTube Channel / Book Review | Lisa Jewell | After the Party

                     

About Nine months ago created my YouTube channel in which I wanted to share the experiences I was having with whomever wanted to see them. I soon decided that it might me a good idea to share the great books I was reading also so I started (nervously) making videos about the books I like.

I've kept up with my reading but the videos have followed up and that I decide to change today.
I always want the process to be fun and positive and share great books with others who love to read or just want to have a peak.

Here's one of the first videos I made, hope you like it.

Dawn x
                           

LOTD

Keeping you guys updated with another look of the day post for ya!

Compared to my first LOTD post, I'm a lot happier with this look. I'm slowly picking up techniques and my own way of doing things. I also wanted to do something different with my hair so I plaited my hair into little braids and left them over night and took them out in the morning.

Something I do want to improve on is my eye make up looks. I have a lot of ideas but I'm not exactly sure how to implement them so I'm looking for some easy starter eye looks (if you have any links please drop them in the comment box).

Thanks for stopping by

Dawn x

Look of the Day 9th March 2014

Happy Sunday Amigos!

I was in the mood to try something different today so I decided on a bright bold lip and a dark colour on the eye. I originally wanted to do a light to dark brown variation but me being me, I forgot to apply eye primer so had to switch it up.

Feeling a lot better about this look of the day compared to my last one. I'm starting to feel a little more confident and comfortable with different techniques. There will be a few more of these posts this week so keep an eye out.

What I used:

Rimmel London - Fix and Perfect Primer
MUA- Eyes - Undressed - Palette
Rimmel London - Professional Eyebrow Pencil - Black Brown
Maybelline - Dream Matte Mousse - Caramel
Rimmel London - Stay Matte Pressed Powder- Transparent
Topshop - Lips - All About Me
Collection - Supersize Mascara - Black
Seventeen at Boots - Blush - Damson Wine
Seventeen at Boots - Mascara - Doll'd up


Thanks for popping by,

Dawn x