nail of the day

The weather outside is becoming ever more dull and soggy so I painted my nails a nice spring-like colour, so I could at least attempt to pretend that the sun is shining!

'Blooboo' by Models Own was actually picked by my boyfriend, and a fab choice it was too. It's the perfect shade of light pastel blue. It did go on a bit streaky at first, which can be a problem sometimes with lighter coloured nail polishes, but after two coats it was fully opaque. I love the formula of Models Own nail varnishes, I always find them to be so thick and creamy and easy to work with. Some of their polishes only need one coat! (I also always think that they smell different to other nail varnishes... just me?)

I think 'Blooboo' would look lovely too with a silver glitter over the top or with a different coloured polish on the ring finger. The nail varnish I showed the other day, Maybelline Express Finish Nail Colour in 'Turquoise Lagoon', would be great for this.

Whereas I usually use my trusty No7 Base Coat and Sally Hansen quick drying top coat, I had a bit of a change today. Instead I used the Sally Hansen Double Duty Strengthening Base and Top Coat for both under and over 'Blooboo'. This is the first time that I've used it so I'll keep you updated on how well it keeps my polish from chipping but I do love the high shine finish that it gives. However, I must say that the Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Top Coat does do this too and I missed how quickly it makes my nail varnish dry.

Models Own 'Blooboo' was £5.00 and the Sally Hansen Double Duty Strengthening Base and Top Coat was £5.25, both from Boots.

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spring knitwear

Hello again!

I just thought I'd show you a jumper that I picked up when I popped back to Norwich last weekend. I purposely bought it in a larger size as I really like the oversized look. The sleeves are quite tight and are three quarter length and then the neck is reasonably wide so it's very flattering.

As for the knit, it's purled and the wool is lots of different spring-like pastel colours woven together, mostly pink and blue. I wore it yesterday with black skinny jeans and black loafers which I thought was a really stylish but simple outfit - nice and quick to throw on in the morning!

The jumper is from a shop that's only just recently opened in Norwich called Ark (you can view the jumper too here online). Most of their branches are more in the North which is a shame as I'd love there to be one in London so I can have more of a look. The store itself reminded me a lot of Urban Outfitters but more reasonably priced :) For example, this jumper was £24.99! I also noticed when I was on the website that they do free postage and packaging hurrah!

Anyway, I like this jumper so much that I had a little look around for some other knitwear which is suitable for spring and here are some bits that I found.

Clockwise from top left: Cheap Monday Sweater from Urban Outfitters £45, Open Jacket from Zara £19.99, Pastel Mint Green Jumper from Ark £17.99, Reversible Sweater in Denim Boucle from American Apparel £50.00, Knitted Wetlook Cardi from Topshop £38

Have you heard of Ark before? Have you bought anything from them?

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spring make up picks

Clockwise from top left: Sleek Blush in 'Pixie Pink', Jack Wills Eye Liner in 'Aqua', Barry M Nail Varnish in 'Cyan Blue', Models Own Lip Gloss in 'Violet Cream', Topshop Cream Blush in 'Head Over Heels', MUA Pearl Eyeshadow in 'Shade 5', Urban Outfitters 'Blue Lipperty Balm', Barry M Dazzle Dusts in 'Lilac' and 'Grass', Accessorize Nail Varnish in 'Coral Flair'

Here are some lovely Spring make up bits from across the high street to get you in the mood for leaping lambs and blooming daffodils!

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