D.I.Y

Only a quick-ish post today as i am going back to uni on Friday and still have yet to pack my life away into many boxes, in just two days! Eek!

So i discovered this amazing new beauty trick whilst out shopping for some nail varnish, something i like to do when money is low, as i still satisfy my need to purchase something without breaking the bank (genius). I wanted the perfect glittery nail varnish to compliment my new autumn wardrobe, however on this particular day i was rather unsuccessful.

Instead, when i got home, i decided to raid my own nail polish box and see what i could come up with, i found an old blue Rimmel nail varnish which i had not used since, well, probably this time last year, so i thought why not give it a go? It looked good but there was a bit of sparkle missing...

I then found some old glitter at the bottom of one of my drawers and thought... HEY PRESTO!!! There was a perfect blue glitter that matched my nail polish to a T. Sprinkling some over the top of my wet nail polish a satisfied smile started to appear on my face. I LOVED IT!! 

To finish off i applied a thick layer of Sally Hansen top coat  to give it an extra shine and to ensure that it didn't chip. To my delight my nails lasted chip and flake free for about a week until they started to peel, but i loved them that much i decided to re-do them... best thing is whatever colour you want is achievable, glitter can be bought from your local craft store or from specialist beauty shops. If you don't have a matching nail polish to the colour of glitter you want to use, just use clear it works a treat. Here's a few pictures i took of my most recent D.I.Y manicure...

Try it out yourself!

Enjoy x x x

Ben Howard

I don't usually post about music and i may be late on the bandwagon here; but i've only recently been introduced to the delights of Ben Howard by my wonderful friend Lizzie.

And i've got to say I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE HIM.

Strumming on to the scene in 2008 in Devon, his first studio album Every Kingdom is released on 3rd October this year (I will certainly be buying it). He has such a calming tone to his voice and a lovely demeanour that you cant help fall in love with almost instantly.

I have had a lot of trouble choosing a song to share with you all, really really recommend you YouTube him if you like what you hear as he's quite the lyrical genius! My favourite has to be Under The Same Sun, but I thought i would give you a sample of some of his newer stuff too.

When i checked out his European tour dates, i was truly disappointed to discover that they are almost all sold out. (Check if your one of the lucky ones still with a chance to see him here). Unfortunately both my hometown venue, The Ruby Lounge in Manchester and The Bodega in Nottingham where i go to uni are both sold out! It would have been great to see him at either venue as i bet the atmosphere is electric when he plays live. Hopefully he wont leave it too long before he graces us with his presence again. Until then i will have to make do with my iPod...

Ben Howard - Under The Same Sun

Ben Howard - Every Kingdom (Album Teaser 2011)

Enjoy x x x

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Growing Pains

Growing your hair is a pain. FACT. 

I've been growing mine for what feels like forever but is actually about 8 or 9 months! Problem is, i used to have an asymmetric cut that although looked good at the time, it is turning into a living nightmare to grow out! To ease the process i am going to buy some hair jewels, in hope that my hairs will love me and decide to grow overnight....fingers crossed (you never know)!! 

Here are a few items on my wish list... Enjoy x x x

Love this gem encrusted Alice Band from Accessorize, 

great idea to spruce up an LBD this winter.

£16

Turban stretch bands from ASOS, look much better on than off! 

(Hence the model head shots!)

Both £8

Love these two winter warmers from River Island

Red chelsea girl  heart print headband £8

Cream sunglasses print knitted band £8

Photos taken from Accessorize, ASOS, New Look, River Island 

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