Haul 4 - Nail Polish

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So I have come to the conclusion that my nail polish collection is in extreme excess! Just to clarify that I am totally aware that it is NOT normal to collect so many BUT I do go through them! This will most likely be the last huge haul I do until I 'polish' off my current collection.

The above picture is just an overview of what I had purchased. Below are the breakdown of nail colours and their names.

Some of these photo's are not true to colour (and it seems like I have purchased the same colour, but I haven't!) I have already tried out some of these on my own nails. Right now my super disappointment from this haul is Bubble Bath. It applies streaky and looks a little tacky. 

Mod about you is a GREAT pastel pink colour. Really opaque after 1-2 coats. HOWEVER, the consistency is thick (as I have experienced similarly with No Room for the Blues) and sometimes hard to apply due to this reason.

More to be posted up soon!

Until next time,

Harublossom88

DISCLAIMER: Please note that all items have been purchased by me (unless otherwise stated). Opinions provided in these blog entries are my own and are by no means affiliated with or against the manufacturers provided. Anything not purchased by myself will also be my true and honest opinion. Please speak to the manufacturer if you have other queries about their products and services.

Randomness in September

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September is flying by so fast! Time seems to always get away with me (regardless of what I am doing). It's funny to think that in high school I felt that the year (or at least my time at high school) would never end. 

Although winter is done and dusted and spring is now well and truly on its way, I am wondering what the rest of the year will be like. Life is what you make it! So why not live it up!

Recently, I have come to realise how much people lack an appreciation for the opportunities we have. Although this comes at no surprise, the fact is criticism for even the little things can set us off on the negative thought path of DOOM (yes... maybe a slight over-reaction)!

I admit that sometimes this is a challenge for me... I guess you could say I had an AH HA! moment in which I now challenge myself to be more positive and less worried about others comparisons towards me or others. This can include holding grudges, dwelling on insignificant issues or regretting about the great 'windows of opportunity' laid out for myself or an individual.

As a result, I challenge myself to think about 3-5 positive things I am grateful for. This can include the moment I wake up or the time I go to bed. Right now I keep them as food for thought, but I think my next challenge will be to take time out to write a notebook for gratefulness/gratitude.

But for now, here are my top positive thoughts for the night:

• I am grateful to have a close bond to my family
• I am grateful to have fun loving friends
• I am thankful to be able to work and study 
• I am thankful for SLEEP! (which I must attend to the wonderful land of Zzz's!)

Until next time,

Harublossom88




DISCLAIMER: Please note that all items have been purchased by me (unless otherwise stated). Opinions provided in these blog entries are my own and are by no means affiliated with or against the manufacturers provided. Anything not purchased by myself will also be my true and honest opinion. Please speak to the manufacturer if you have other queries about their products and services.

Nail Art - Mariachi Fiesta

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The first few weeks of September has always been busy for me. Most of my friends have birthdays in September.This last month has been crazy! This blog has been neglected (yet again) but I am trying to post when I can!

A little background to why I had created a Mariachi Fiesta on my nails...
A close friend recently celebrated her birthday and I thought it would be nice to create a theme on my nails! As pandas and mexican themed inside jokes are a regular between our group of friends (no racial slurs intended), I thought I would extend it out to her on my nails too!

I love the vibrant colours, however this is my second attempt at a mexican themed nail art. My first attempt involved a lime apple green background with dark green cacti (but the colours were too intense!) So this is where I've ended up...

What's on my nail?

• OPI - Nail Envy (matt base coat)
• Chanel - Holiday
• Nfu-Oh - NFU44
• Konad - yellow stamping polish
• Seche Vite - Top Coat
• Stamping plates are from the Cheeky Jumbo Plate Range (Jumbo Plate 1 - Viva Mexico)

How to achieve this look:

• OPI - Nail Envy (matt base coat) - 1 coat
• Chanel - Holiday - 2 coats
• Nfu-Oh - NFU44 - 2 coats
• Seche Vite (to protect the background colour)
• Konad - yellow stamping polish (stamped with the above mentioned plate)
• Seche Vite (to protect the final design)

I do love this simple design. The yellow definitely stands out when my nails are under unnatural lighting, however this is not always the case in natural lighting. As the Nfu-Oh is a flakie, the two-toned colour sometimes stands out more on the nail (making it hard to see the design). If you would like a more intense or bold stamp, I would use a black stamping polish instead.

The more I look at this, the more I want Doritos chips! I love these colours and I just can't wait for spring to show its face (finally!)

Please note that credit is due to my friend from Getting Girly With Konad for allowing me to use her stamping plates and recommending me the Nfu-Oh flakie polishes!
Please check out her nail blog for inspiration! 
[click HERE]

Until next time,

Harublossom88

DISCLAIMER: Opinions provided in these blog entries are my own and are by no means affiliated with or against the manufacturers provided. Anything not purchased by myself will also be my true and honest opinion. Please speak to the manufacturer if you have other queries about their products and services.

Nail Art - Ahoy!

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As you could probably tell from my blog background, some of my favourite colours are blue and white. AND you most probably could guess that I really like a nautical theme.

Well I just had a girly night with one of my close friends. She is a wealth of knowledge with all things nails and I am so excited to show you what came out of girly night! NAILS! 

This manicure and my friends advice has re-ignited my interest in stamping and revamped my nail polish options yet again! I think she would also be very pleased about convincing me that OPI's Nail Envy is a awesome base coat! She has also provided me a new love towards base coat. Kudos to my awesome friend in achieving success over my stubbornness! 

This manicure was done last Friday, but it has lasted with minimal wear so far (today is Wednesday). I love this manicure and would love to redo this manicure again in future!

What's on my nail?

• OPI - Nail Envy (base coat)
• OPI - Blue My Mind 
• OPI - DS Magic (on my ring finger only)
• Sinful Colors - Snow Me White (as the stamping polish)
• Seche Vite - Top Coat
• Stamping plates are from the Cheeky Range (CH36 & CH49)

How to achieve this look:

• OPI - Nail Envy (base coat) - 1 coat
• OPI - Blue My Mind - 2 coats (1 coat only on ring finger)
• OPI - DS Magic - 2 coats (ring finger only - you can do with one coat if you like)
• Seche Vite (to protect the background colour)
• Sinful Colours - Snow Me White (stamped with the above mentioned plates)
• Seche Vite (to protect your design)

I can't stop admiring this simple, but pretty design! 

Please check out my friends blog for some great inspiration with nail stamping!
Find her blog: Getting Girly With Konad HERE

Until next time,

Harublossom88

DISCLAIMER: Opinions provided in these blog entries are my own and are by no means affiliated with or against the manufacturers provided. Anything not purchased by myself will also be my true and honest opinion. Please speak to the manufacturer if you have other queries about their products and services.

Laneige - Balancing Emulsion Moisture Review

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Please read the Laneige - Power Essential Skin Refiner in the previous entry if you would like to know my review about the Moisture range.

So after applying the Power Skin Refiner (simply put... a toner), I would then moisture with the Laneige balancing emulsion. As you can probably see in the picture, I have not used this as fast as the Skin Refiner, but this is due to my Light version. The Light balancing emulsion lasted forever!

For as long as I have used this, the Moisture range hasn't really appealed to me as much a the Light range has.

What I love about this product:

• The cream is heavier and thicker than the Light balancing emulsion
• Packaging! The easy cap and push dispenser makes measuring the appropriate amount of moisturiser out easy! (for me, this product required 1-2 pumps of product)
• Doesn't break skin out
• No distinctive smell

What I dislike about this product:

• It doesn't really absorb into the skin. It kind of stays at the surface.
• I have to use more product to have the same coverage
• The cap can come off super easy if you aren't careful - definitely NOT travel friendly!

My recommendations:

I think the Moisture range overall would better suit an audience with normal to dry skin. Although I can have dry skin, it doesn't seem to make my skin feel and softer or fresh than the Light range has.

Would I repurchased this? My answer is the same as the previous entry - probably not. I feel that the Light range makes my skin soft and supple, whilst this had little to no absorbing power for me. I feel I have a slightly faster shine later in the day when using the moisturising range compared to the light range. 

Using the Light range along with the Water Sleeping Pack EX, I feel has provided a better skincare routine and solution in ridding acne scars and leaving your skin refreshed.

Until next time,

Harublossom88

DISCLAIMER: Please note that all items have been purchased by me (unless otherwise stated). Opinions provided in these blog entries are my own and are by no means affiliated with or against the manufacturers provided. Anything not purchased by myself will also be my true and honest opinion. Please speak to the manufacturer if you have other queries about their products and services.

Laneige - Power Essential Skin Refiner Moisture Review

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I'm back with yet another review for Laneige! This time (as you could probably see from my title) I am reviewing the moisture range! I was diligently awaiting to finish off the last of my light skincare line before properly giving this a good trial! 

I was also talking to my cousin about this product prior to her travels to Australia, and the sales representative recommended the moisture line for the harsher weather we have in Australia. This is a slightly heavier liquid and had a milky texture. Please read more for my pro's & con's...

What I love about this product:

• Even though this is slightly thicker and a bit oily in texture, it still feels quite light when applied onto the face
• Doesn't break skin out!
• No distinctive smell
• Packaging! I love how much Laneige keeps it simple, yet they change the colour to indicate different ranges

What I dislike about this product:

• Packaging - It seems to be a continuous love/hate relationship. Definitely NOT travel friendly! Although this is a screw top, it can sometimes be difficult to screw the lid on when you have product in your hand.
• Value for money - I have used this product for a much shorter time than the light range and have gone through so much product!
• Texture and result - I don't like the milky texture and I feel like there is no obvious difference to my skin that it is more moisturising than the light range. I feel like I need more product to cover my whole face in order to see the same results

My recommendations:

I think this product may serve a better purpose with someone with normal to dry skin. Although I have combination skin, I do not believe that it has made a huge difference to my skin. 

The milky texture is similar to having the milk bath water in your bathtub. Yes its nice once in a while, but on my face.... well I just don't enjoy it. I feel like this product must take more time in soaking into my skin no matter how I apply it.

Would I repurchase this? Probably not. Unless Laneige decided to go on a evil spree and discontinue the Light range, I would still stock up to the ceiling with the light skin refiner before purchasing this one again. This review sounds super harsh, but its not meant to sound that way. I just prefer the value for money and the Light skin refiners effects on my own skin. 

On another note, it is a great product to try out if you have super dry skin and is gentle enough without breaking you out. The product still allows your skin to breathe.

Until next time,

Harublossom88

DISCLAIMER: Please note that all items have been purchased by me (unless otherwise stated). Opinions provided in these blog entries are my own and are by no means affiliated with or against the manufacturers provided. Anything not purchased by myself will also be my true and honest opinion. Please speak to the manufacturer if you have other queries about their products and services.

Green Juice Detox

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Lately I have been trying to get back on the health wagon. I found out that kale was now available in the grocery stores and wanted to try it out (as it is a great superfood). So here is my end result. Aside from getting healthy, I have sparked my passion in juicing! Forget $6.50 boost juices that are full of sugar, I am rediscovering the ways of healthy juicing. So I found a great detox recipe online and to be honest it does work! 

So putting aside the bowel movements, the only thing I did not include in this mean green juice was cucumbers (based on the original recipe). 

What you will need:

• 5-6 leaves of kale (without stems)
• 2 celery sticks (medium sized without leaves)
• 1 small knob of ginger (skin peeled)
• 2 medium/large green apples
• 1 medium lemon (skin and seeds removed)

This will make approximately 2 medium/large cups of green juice. The above picture is what the juice looks like when quantities are doubled. If you would like it sweeter add more apples, but adjust to what suits you best!

I hope you will enjoy this detox juice as much as I do. This juice is best when fresh so keep that in mind with the quantities you may make.

Until next time,

Harublossom88

Haul 3 - OPI Mega-haulin'

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I think this picture truly explains it all! I went a little bit OPI nail crazy! I was so excited when my parcel arrived in the mail with these nail colours! As you can see there are more darker and blue coloured nail polish, as most of my nail polish I currently had at the time were more pinks and reds. This OPI haul will most likely be the last nail polish haul for a while (as I think I have an excess already and would like to finish using them rather than just looking at them).

The above picture is just an overview of what I had purchased. Below are the breakdown of nail colours and their names.

I really can't wait to try these out! Also I will be taking photo's of swatches once I buy swatch sticks (the current swatch chart is really annoying to work with).

Please note that some of these items are from collections that are no longer sold in stores (such as the Shrek, Spiderman, Pirates of the Caribbean and the more recent Bond collection).

Until next time,

Harublossom88

DISCLAIMER: Please note that all items have been purchased by me (unless otherwise stated). Opinions provided in these blog entries are my own and are by no means affiliated with or against the manufacturers provided. Anything not purchased by myself will also be my true and honest opinion. Please speak to the manufacturer if you have other queries about their products and services.

Honey Citron Tea Review

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Honey Citron Tea is a honey with lemon pieces.

My mother introduced me to this Honey Citron tea. Over the course of my exam and study exam prep duration, I have been addicted to this stuff! It helped to keep me warm during the cold winter months we having in Australia. Although it is so simple to make, having it available on the shop shelves has made it much easier to reach out and use this item. 

I love this simple drink and I am so glad to share this with you!

What I love about this product:

• You can drink this hot or cold
• Perfect for all seasons
• It helps soothe the throat (if it is sore and irritable)
• It has lemon and honey! (what isn't there to love!)

What I dislike about this product:

• The lemon preserve at the bottom is great but I tend to use a strainer to prevent choking on random bits of lemon
• it can be hard to keep the jar clean from spills as you are dealing with honey and lemon bits that like to slip and slide

My recommendations:

I love this hot and during winter with a nice heat pack! I can't wait to try this for summer by adding some ice to it. Instead of drinking orange juice, I tend to opt for drinking this as my 'sweet treat' drink. Also it is also a great change from the standard green tea I am constantly drinking all the time.

One this to note is that you may need a few tablespoons of this to make up a drink (depending on the size of your cup). And make sure to STIR the lemon and honey together in the jar before putting it into your cup!

Until next time,

Harublossom88

DISCLAIMER: Please note that all items have been purchased by me (unless otherwise stated). Opinions provided in these blog entries are my own and are by no means affiliated with or against the manufacturers provided. Anything not purchased by myself will also be my true and honest opinion. Please speak to the manufacturer if you have other queries about their products and services.

Haul 2 - Essie Nail Polish

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Yesterday I went on bit of a shopping spree, as Essie has been discontinued in the store I shop at. It wasn't intentional BUT the Essie that they did have in stock were all on clearance for half the price. I couldn't help but pick up a heap for the price! I love Essie nail polish and I really need to find an alternative way to get my Essie fix. If anyone has any suggestions as to where to buy them in Australia, let me know below!

These Essie nail polishes were a great find! I do however have Rose Bowl (I picked this up by mistake). Rose Bowl is a similar colour to the Revlon Jelly nail polish. I thing from memory one is slightly darker than the other in the exact colour.

Anyway, I can't wait to try these out and let you know, but for now I will be in hiatus for the next few weeks due to my university study commitments.

I hope these reviews and posts can be helpful! If you have any suggestions about how to use these polishes, I would love to hear from you!

Until next time,

Harublossom88

DISCLAIMER: Please note that all items have been purchased by me (unless otherwise stated). Opinions provided in these blog entries are my own and are by no means affiliated with or against the manufacturers provided. Anything not purchased by myself will also be my true and honest opinion. Please speak to the manufacturer if you have other queries about their products and services.

Pink Glitter Nails (DS Bold/Pansy)

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As most of my friends know, I am a bit of a nail polish fiend. I honestly LOVE nail polish! I love the colours and the textures and how I can look down at my nails to brighten up my day (wow that was a tad lame >.>).

Anyway, I love changing up my nail colour once a week (mainly due to my need to have freshly painted coloured nails without the chips and looking worn out). It is also a time when I can have a time out and chill in my super busy day.

This nail combination is what I am wearing right now. I love the colour and how much is SPARKLES! Anything to do with glitter I AM THERE! 

So... this is really just a reference point for me about what I could possibly paint on my nails again (in future) pretty much. 

So I have used my two favourite brands in the whole world - Essie and OPI. These photos are under artificial light so I can't explain or show you how truly beautiful they are when they shine.

What I am wearing:

Essie - Pansy (2 coats)

OPI (Designer Series) - DS Bold (2 coats)

My thoughts on the colours:

Essie - Pansy

I really like the opacity of this polish. Although I used 2 coats, you could probably get away with only one for this nail colour. I love the how smooth and easy it was to glide on, as well as how even it went on. Even after 2 coats, the colour did not lift (which I love). Definitely worth purchasing if you like a slightly darker bubblegum pink. 

OPI - DS Bold

I actually bought this earlier in the year but never really had the urge to try it on by itself. The reason for that was because I had to swatch it quite a few times to have a great colour. I do however love this as a glitter topcoat. There is a slight pink to the glitter polish, so it is best suited with a warmer colour in the pink or red category. I do love the shine to this polish and I feel like the colour suited my skin tone really well (my skin tone has a light yellow undertone). 

Also the glitter is reasonably easy to apply, although I would use at least 2 coats to get the full glitter coverage or appeal. Finally, I loved the size of the glitter. I am personally not a fan of the chunky glitter or the hideous crackle texture nail polish!

Overall I loved this and will see how long it lasts! Usually I don't put a top coat on unless I am doing nail art or if the polish needs another boost to shine. OPI glitter polishes tend to be a bit more wearing anyway.

This combination makes me think of the summer, watermelons and strawberries!

Until next time,

Harublossom88




DISCLAIMER: Please note that all items have been purchased by me (unless otherwise stated). Opinions provided in these blog entries are my own and are by no means affiliated with or against the manufacturers provided. Anything not purchased by myself will also be my true and honest opinion. Please speak to the manufacturer if you have other queries about their products and services.

Bioglo - Skin Gel Exfoliating & Refining for Face & Body Review

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Bioglo us a product manufactured by a company called Cosway. The products in this store are cheap and affordable for their pricepoint and quality. I have used various things over the years by this company and there have been two stand out items (one which is no longer made!)

The one that you still can get is called the Skin Gel Exfoliating and Refining for face & body. I have used this for years as my weekly deep scrub. This formulation is a white/clear gel with little white microbeads in the gel. I have my wonderful aunts to thank for telling me to use this in my skincare routine!

What I love about this product:

• Use it before, during or after your shower ( I prefer before to get all the extra dirt off)
• Simple to use - just dispense a bit of product, put on your face and rub in circular motions until little white bits appear (excess dirt and dead skin)
• User friendly container
• Great for travelling
• No distinctive scent
• Provides a deeper scrub or clean without damaging your skin
• Suitable for all skin types (from my knowledge)
• and the price is GREAT! (about $9.90 AUD, but I purchase it cheaper when I go back to Malaysia. PLUS you can get it cheaper when they are on promotion or with a membership)

What I dislike about this product:

• It is not so much a dislike but a warning NOT to use this if you have broken, sore, irritated skin (like an abrasion or sunburn- just wait until the sunburn calms down)
• Can get a bit messy - just make sure you use it over a sink or in the shower 

My recommendations:

The Skin Gel is amazing to get that extra clean once a week. I generally use this once a week (no more than twice) and with a sheet mask after. My routine for this product is to use this prior to your shower, then wash your face with your normal cleanser, tone after your shower (which I sometimes do) and then use a sheet mask. It's actually not a huge number of steps, but one thing I would like to recommend is to use it on a day you are washing your hair (just in case you get little clumps of the dirt in your hair. 

This product is awesome if you want to have a smoother and a brighter complexion. It has helped to reduce the appearance of acne scarring and has reduce the amounts of clogged pores (which means less acne!)

I would strongly recommend this if you are trying to achieve a more flawless look with your make-up. If it is a super important date on my calendar, I will do the scrub & sheet mask routine prior to applying my make up. I feel it gives a smoother complexion and makes it easier to apply your make-up.

Would I repurchase this? Yes. I lhave used this for years and I haven't found another exfoilating scrub that can take its place. Most scrubs I have tried have left my skin irritated or damaged (worse than without using it). To the friends I have recommended it to, I have heard good reviews. My family also love it!

Until next time,

Harublossom88

DISCLAIMER: Please note that all items have been purchased by me (unless otherwise stated). Opinions provided in these blog entries are my own and are by no means affiliated with or against the manufacturers provided. Anything not purchased by myself will also be my true and honest opinion. Please speak to the manufacturer if you have other queries about their products and services.

Maybelline - Lipstick Review

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I recently went a bit crazy with my Maybelline lipstick purchases. This is a great brand for its quality at drug store prices. I bought a whole heap of different lipsticks to try on, as Priceline was holding a buy 1 get 1 free sale of their lipsticks. 

I was pleasantly surprised about the items I have actually loved from the colours I had chosen. Most colours I had purchased thinking I would love weren't to my expectations. However... the bright colours, such as Electric Orange I have completely fallen in love with! I have worn this out more than the other neutral colours! 

Below are all the colours purchased. Scroll further down for swatches!

What I love about this product:

• The brights are super opaque
• They are creamy and moisturising for their pricepoint (I feel Lancome's lipsticks are better wearing)
• Their lipstick staying power is pretty good (especially the brights)
• Easy to apply
• Packaging is colourful and not super bulky - there isn't a huge chance for the lid to pop off and lipstick to go everywhere (lipstick parties in your bag is NOT fun!)
• No bleeding! (that feeling of greasiness around your mouth by the end of the day)
• Stays where you apply it (I never had it go on my teeth or what not)

What I dislike about this product:

• The colours are not always true to colour (the orange is not as overwhelming as it appears when used)
• Some of the colours don't have a good colour pay off (such as ice tea or pink sand) - they need to be applied several times
• They lose their moisture or creamy finish in a short period of time

Swatches taken without flash

Swatches taken with flash

L-R: Fifth Ave Fuchsia, Pink Peony, Pink Sand, Neon Red, Electric Orange, Vivid Rose & Ice Tea

My recommendations:

This is a great lipstick if you are trying to find something different in your lipstick routine. I love trying out these products without the high end pricepoint. The brights are exceptionally opaque after 1-2 swatches, however colours such as ice tea or pink sand required several swatches in order to get the same opaque colour. Overall I do love this product and always get compliments when I do use them!

If you are willing to overlook the need to reapply throughout the day, these can be a great way to  break into the basics of makeup. Not only that, I feel these colours are quite usable for all different colour skin types.

Would I repurchase this? Yes. I love the colour payoff and the pricepoint. This is by far my favourite drugstore lipstick. I always tend to go back to these products when I want to have a change in my routine.

Until next time,

Harublossom88

DISCLAIMER: Please note that all items have been purchased by me (unless otherwise stated). Opinions provided in these blog entries are my own and are by no means affiliated with or against the manufacturers provided. Anything not purchased by myself will also be my true and honest opinion. Please speak to the manufacturer if you have other queries about their products and services.

Sally Hansen - Salon Effects Real Nail Polish Strips Review

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The Sally Hansen Real Nail Polish Strips have been out for a while, but the love must be shared about these items. The range is now quite large in terms of designs and colours. Compared to my previous horror story experiences with Sally Hansen liquid nail polish, I would be more than glad to use this.

Left to Right: 680 - Tutu Much, 410 - Love Letter & 480 - I Love Lacey.

What I love about this product:

• Chip free for days! (Even up to a week if you are having a great week!)
• A good range of designs and patterns 
• The strips adhere really well and can be easily removed with nail polish remover
• The strips are thin enough that application is easier to do
• They are suitable for people who have larger nail beds
• The nail strips can be stretched slightly out of needed (unlike most other brands)
• Great for bad nail days
• If you have short nails you can possibly use both ends of the nail strip for 2 different nails
• Easy to apply
• Satin-free nails and damage free nails!

What I dislike about this product:

• The price - yes this is a great product, but I would rather buy an OPI bottle of nail polish for $19.95 then purchase this item at full price (about $14.95) - this item is designed as a one off use!
• Some of the designs - are definitely aimed for the 15 year old in mind sometimes. Some designs are childish and not tastefully considered prior to production 
• They MUST be used. If you leave them open and exposed you had better get on to using them! (They are thin layers of nail polish after all!)
• Some designs (such as the candy cane red & white striped Christmas design) were really difficult to apply because of their formulation.

My recommendations:

Use this on a day when you just can't get your nails looking the way you want! They apply nicely and don't damage your nails when in use (like some nail polishes that stain). Also its a great alternative to doing designs on your nails that may take a while to complete. AND the best thing is if you liked that design you could most probably do it again in future (unless it's a limited edition nail strip). PLUS you won't need a top coat!

Would I repurchase this? Yes. I only use this when my nails need TLC, when I can't be bothered painting my nails, when I need a quick fix before going out or when I'm having a super bad nail day (when you nail polish applications just don't want to work). However, it is a rare occasion item and I will only purchase them on sale, as it is a one use product!

I hoped this helped!

Until next time,

Harublossom88

DISCLAIMER: Please note that all items have been purchased by me (unless otherwise stated). Opinions provided in these blog entries are my own and are by no means affiliated with or against the manufacturers provided. Anything not purchased by myself will also be my true and honest opinion. Please speak to the manufacturer if you have other queries about their products and services.

Haul 1 - Maybelline, Chanel, Sally Hansen & Schwarzkopf Brilliance Luminance

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Today I wanted to post a few things. First off, I wanted to post about some items I have purchased in the last week. I am really excited to test these items out! Some of these items are a bit out of my comfort zone, but I think its nice to try something different out once in a while! 

So after taking this photo I realised I completely forgot to include my 

Benefit Speed Brow! 

As you probably can tell, I went a little overboard with the Maybelline lipsticks. I dropped into Priceline to purchase some of the Maybelline lipsticks, as I have seen and heard great reviews on their Vivid colour range. As a result i've ended up purchasing more than expected... Priceline is currently selling them as buy 1 get one 1 free so it was too hard to resist! The cost is great and for about 4 of these lipsticks, it would be equivalent to 1 MAC lipstick right now (MAC lipstick goes for about $36 in Australia). So for the price, I am willing to try out alternative colours I may not normally use. 

Below are the colours I purchased (and yes there is 8 lipstick above in the haul picture, but I hadn't realised one was a duplicate!) My impressions on some of these lipstick colours aren't as scary as I would consider after first glance (especially the orange!) I can't wait to try them all out!

The other items I purchased at Priceline included Sally Hansen Salon Effects Real Nail Polish Strips. I love these nail polish strips! Please see my next post about my thoughts on this particular product! I purchased 3 different designs for half the price! So I purchased them to use when I have a really bad nail day. 

Left to Right: 680 - Tutu Much, 410 - Love Letter & 480 - I Love Lacey.

The final item I purchased was a box of Schwarzkopf Brilliance Luminance in L43 - Smouldering Red. Right now, my current hair colour is a red balayage (ombre) that starts as a dark brown red and ends in a bright cherry red. Currently I have been using Fudge Red Corvet, but I wouldn't recommend it. I'll fill you in with another review soon about this item. So I've decided that I needed to even out my colour and I am hoping this will do it. I love the Schwarzkopf range and haven't had too many problems with the brand in the past...

Now onto the less affordable items...

At the start of the week I purchased 2 nail polishes from the new Chanel L’ÉTÉ PAPILLON collection. I LOVE these colours. The picture really doesn't do these nail polishes justice! The colour is a little sheer but are smooth to apply and doesn't lift the previous layer of polish. The aqua green 'Azure' is a two toned metallic with a blue colour in different lights. This polish reminds me of the ocean. The blue 'Bel Argus' reminds me of the wings on a Ulysses butterfly when the polish reflects in the sunlight. This is a must in your nail polish collection! I have had so many complements about these two colours! (on a side note - these polishes are about $39 a bottle!)

Anyway, apart from being blinded by these polishes and their beauty... I purchased the Benefit Speed Brow. This item was previously recommended by a friend. I have also heard great reviews about this item! The Speed Brow is a mascara that helps to fix eyebrow hair into place. I love it and it is now a holy grail item of mine. 

So for now I am really happy about all the items purchased this week. More information will be posted soon!

Until next time,

Harublossom88

DISCLAIMER: Please note that all items have been purchased by me (unless otherwise stated). Opinions provided in these blog entries are my own and are by no means affiliated with or against the manufacturers provided. Anything not purchased by myself will also be my true and honest opinion. Please speak to the manufacturer if you have other queries about their products and services.