Nails Inc 'Notting Hill Gate' & 'Kensington Caviar Top Coat' ♥

Woah, it seems to be ages since I last wrote nails of the week post! I have been painting my nails weekly and always forget to blog about them, but not to worry I am about to gift you for my mistakes. Today I bring you a duo of polishes I received in my Latest In Beauty - Ultimate Summer Nails Box, I didn't end up using them in summer which is just plain silly! When I did finally get the chance to use them I am never been more impressed. Nails Inc to me is what you call 'high end' you are only able to buy them near me in big department stores and they don't come cheap either. Their polishes are from £8 onwards and the price you are paying is worth it. These aren't the full size bottles, which are much bigger but using the mini ones has made me want to add the full size bottles on to my never ending wish list.

I had to apply 2 even coats of the polish as it was very sheer the first time round, regardless it was just a easy brush to use and the formula is amazing! I waited for them to dry as long as possible to add the glossiest top coat I have ever used in my life. This top coat lives up to the hype it gets on shopping channels, it makes my nails look so glossy and shiny that they look professionally done with gels. 

This photo doesn't show you just how bright the colour is, it is eye popping. Looking online for the links to this post it is actually a neon shade, who would have guessed! Pink must be the only summer colour I wear in the winter months, but who cares! It has done so good with not chipping as well. 

Birchbox September Box ♥

I don't usually order these beaut boxes as I don't like committing to these boxes in-case I don't like the products and then I have just wasted my money; if you get my point! However, with that been said I found a discount code on twitter that meant I would only get this months box for only £5!! What a deal that is, so thank you to lovely twitter follower for that one! I didn't really read much into the products I would hopefully be getting in the box as I wanted it to be a surprise. And I was surprised and over the moon!

First up the body and skin care stuff! First is the molton and brown body lotion, and a body gel both of which have fragrance in them which means I have to be careful using them as I have very sensitive skin! And finally, the most exciting of them all. A mini bioderma, this must be the most raved about thing on you tube and I have always wanted to try it and now is my chance. This is a mini version but if I like it then I will be buying more of the amazing products - so lets hope the best.

No beauty box is one without a nail polish and this is the perfect deep plum colour for this time of year, this purple is amazing and I will be using it very soon. Next is a nude, pink lipstick and I love the packaging of this lipstick and having already used it the formula is amazing. Oh and  cheeky little green and blacks white chocolate sample which is eaten up and in my stomach already.

Birchbox September Box

I don't know about you, but this box has one me over. I have cancelled the subscription as I want to try all the other ones, before I commit so let me know which I should try out next!

2True Be Clear 4 Foundation,Concealer + Powder Review ♥

Hello' This is the final part of the 2true reviews! Today I bring you the face products that I have received in my goodie bag/box. I have never tried anything from the face range that 2True have to offer yet alone the Be Clear 4 range that they have introduced. Each of the products also claim to do certain things to your skin so I was very excited to use and review! I tested these out for a few days before writing this and I am currently still using one of the 3 products in my everyday make-up routine. 

First up is the foundation, this is in 'Shade 1' the lightest shade of the all the foundations they have. The products says that it

- 'controls shine'

- gives a 'matter finish'

- is a 'mineral complex'

- and is 'lightweight

I don't have really oily skin, so I didn't really see a difference in shine but it gave me a really matte finish which I wasn't used to - however I really loved it. It looked really nice on the skin and is very medium coverage. The foundation feels very lightweight, you can build up the colour yet you still feel like there isn't nothing on your face.

As you can see, shade 1 is very light on me! As far as I am aware there is only one shade for this product, which is a disappointment as I love the finish and formula. After blending it in on my hand I thought that the product may work on my face, which would mean that I could work with it. The product is very creamy and easy to blend in. I put it on one side of my face and it was too light; so I mixed it in with a foundation that I have that it is two dark for me and hey presto! It looked perfect! 

Next is the concealer, again this is also in 'shade 1' this is just like any ordinary stick concealer that rolls up after taking off the lid. This concealer is also a very creamy and easy to blend. I was also afraid after using the foundation that it may be light, however I managed. 

The concealer says that it - 

-Conceals, 

-Moisturises 

- Conditions with Vitamin E

-It also contains antibacterial agents

To say this was shade 1, it was much more lighter than the foundation. After blending two shades of foundation on my face, and then using this concealer it covered and concealed most of my blemishes. The little spots could still be seen, it did however last all day and stay covered after being set.

And finally the powder, which is also shade 1 just like the rest! I have recently been on the hunt for a new pressed powder and I know think I have found it. It promises the same things as the foundation 

he products says that it

- 'controls shine'

- gives a 'matter finish'

- is a 'mineral complex'

- and is 'lightweight

I wore this on a hot day when I was bound to get oily and this definitely controlled the shine and oil that surfaced on my skin. It also helped keep my skin matte all day, which I loved and have fallen in love with a matter look over dewy. 

I THINK I MAY BE IN LOVE. This powder is the perfect shade for my skin and is the best match compared to the other two face products. It feels so lightweight and smooth on the skin and really completes your face. The texture is very soft and it is just perfect; this is now my everyday powder as it looks great morning and night - all day long. 

2True you have impressed me so much! I will be mixing the foundation and concealer with my current uses to get that perfect shade and well the powder is a product I can't live without. All these are so budget friendly and won't hurt my purse. 

2True Lip glosses + Nail Polish Review is here

2True Mascara Review is here

The Autumn Tag ♥

I have recently started to take part in the twitter chats that happen on a Sunday night using the tag #bbloggers, and on the first day of September everyone was talking about what things they were looking forward to about autumn and their favourite things. This got me well and truly excited about the next few months as autumn (fall in america) is my favourite time of year. During the chat, I saw that a blogger had created a Autumn Tag, my heart jumped with excitement and I just had to do complete it! The lovely Georgia from Makeup-Pixi3 created this amazing and tag and you should all follow her and check her blog out!

For Autumn, what is your...

1. Favourite thing about it? I have to really shorten down this answer, as I have a long list of things! First of all I love the weather, even though majority of people prefer being warm - i like the cold, crisp evenings where it starts to turn dark early and you get that little bit of chill at night! I also love the clothes; cardigans and jumpers are my favourite things to wear!! They feel so warm and are uber comfy that I could just live in sweaters!

2. Favourite drink? Anything cinnamon, pumpkin or vanilla spiced! It tastes so warm and yummy in my mouth and is to die for! I really want to try the drinks that Starbucks bring out at this time of year as I didn't get a chance last year!

3. Favourite scent/candle? Just like drink, I love cinnamon,pumpkin and vanilla smelling candles! Anything spicy will do for me! Yankee Candle have bought a new Salted Caramel range out and I want to get my hands on it! For perfume, I don't really change my everyday wear as I prefer wearing the sweet scents.

4. Best lipstick? Not a big lipstick lover, so around this time of year I tend to stick with the neutral colours or things that give me a natural lip tint! I do want to try a berry colour though.

5. Go to moisturiser? My Simple Moisturiser is great for the summer time as it is very light, but through the colder months .. my skin suffers! I switch to good old Nivea to tackle all that dryness!

6. Go to colours for the eyes? My favourite eye shadow combination for Autumn has to be a mix of deep purple/berry on the outer corner and then neutrals on the eyelids and crease. I also love wearing a bronze/copper coloured smokey eye.

7. Favourite music or band/singer to listen to? My music taste doesn't change! I just listen to everything on my ipod that is current!

8. Favourite outfit to wear (i.e. boots & a scarf combo)? There are so many outfits I love wearing around this time of year! My ideal one and favourite has to be leggings, a big over sized jumper with my knee high boots or ankle boots. It keeps me warm and comfy!

9. Autumn treat? (i.e. a new scarf or bag you have your eye on) I really want to splurge on some new scarf's for the winter and autumn seasons as I think they make any outfit look amazing! Also got my eye on the new Models Own Fireworks collection as that looks promising.

10. Favourite place to be? Home. There is no doubt in my mind that I love being at home, in my soft pj's with a movie on and sipping on a good old cup of hot chocolate. Nothing can beat time with the family!