Lilacism

Essie Nourish me, Essie Lilacism, W.I.P at Urban Outfitters Squares

IT'S SNOWING! Well, it's not snowed that much as of yet but if the forecast is to be believed then there may be a snow day on Monday. That would suit me perfectly as I have so much coursework to do at the moment as my Fine Art and Art Textiles mocks are coming up. The're three days each and I have to hand in all my coursework at the end of them too. I also have my Literature mock on the 4th so I'm becoming a recluse for the next few weeks (but procrastination will no doubt lead to blogging). 

My nails had become a bit of a state recently so I went without polish for a week or so to let them grow. I thought I would wear my favorite Essie polish in Lilacism and was inspired my the recent snow fall to add some glitter. Instead of doing just an accent finger, which I think can look odd sometimes, I painted both my ring finger and middle finger. 

Mini Make up haul

 I'm feeling a little better *hooray* so I ventured out of the house and straight into Boots. I wanted to finally buy the Real Techniques Core Collection but they never seem to have them in stock, I even asked a shop assistant and she snapped at me (I think she was having a bad day). So not to waste a trip  I picked up a few things that I needed.

Collection 2000 always seems to me like a brand I would have bought when I was younger but online you hear endless praise for the Lasting Perfection concealer so I thought I would try it out. I picked it up in shade 'Fair 1' which I think is slightly too light for me but the next shade up was very orange toned so I'm going to have to blend it well. I also picked up their Colour Lash clear mascara to set my eyebrows with.

When I was browsing I saw the Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stains which I have always wanted to try, and they where on offer for £5 each rather than the usual £7.99 so I couldn't say no. I picked it up in the colour 'Honey' which is a beautiful muted pink which would be good for everyday wear. I'm usually more attracted to the brighter sades and 'Lovesick' and 'Rendezvous' are next on my list if I get on well with this one.  

 I also stopped in TK Maxx as there sale is usually very good on cosmetics. I found a set of two Essie nail lacquers for £5 which is a huge reduction. They both have the thinner brush which means they aren't the Boots collection so I'm not sure if the same colours are available in all Boots stores. The first dark wine colour is 'Bordeaux' which is a perfect a/w shade. Its fairy sheer, like most Essie nail varnishs, but two coats is enough to make it opaque. The second shade 'Allure' is a manicure polish so on the nail its very sheer and milky, the consistency of the polish is very watery but it dries quickly. Its not a shade that I would have picked up on its own but I  think i'm going to get some use out of it when I'm growing my nails or when I just can't be bothered to paint them.