NOTD: Flamingo Flower

With the sun out shining in London on Saturday morning, I really felt like applying a nice bright colour to my nails to reflect my happy spring mood! I went for this hot red orangy colour by Prity NYC!
This is my NOTD wearing the polish 'Flamingo Flower':
Loved the consistency of this polish, very smooth and easy to apply (no streaks!)
Plus it's been on my nails for 3 days now (2 coats) and no chips yet - am impressed. 
The nail polish also has a nice glossy, mirror like finish.

About Prity NYC:
The word Priti has many meanings in Sanskrit such as out of satisfaction, with love, and pleasurable sensation. Their complete non-toxic nail polish line has been designed and specifically named after beautiful flowers & plants that they resemble. Priti Polishes have been completely formulated without any Formaldehyde, Dibutyl Phathalate (DBP), Toluene, and Camphor. They are also Cruelty Free and 100% Vegan. 

 Priti NYC founder Kim D'Amato is the go-to gal for New York's hottest designers and directors, creating non-toxic custom nail polish shades for the catwalk and films. The former model came up with the idea for the range while pregnant with her daughter - she was eating organically and using green cleaning products, but struggled to find natural cosmetics that did the trick. Kim's mission is to decrease the amount of chemicals poisoning people and the planet - one nail at a time :)

Amazing shades, a fast-drying, chip-free formula that actually moisturises your nails and no chemical nasties? What more could you possibly wish for in a nail polish! For more info on Priti NYC visit their website. You can purchase Flamingo Flower (+a selection of other fantastic colours) online @Cult Beauty here for £8.95.

Bourjois: Effet 3D Lipgloss

Did you know that Bourjois' popular lipgloss effet 3D has been seducing woman for 10 years? So much that they actually sell one gloss every 13 seconds worldwide - crazy right? So when at a recent Bourjoir event in London we got told that Bourjois Effet 3D lipgloss has had a makeover for its 10th year anniversary with a new formula, new shades and a new sleek packaging, I was very interested to learn a bit more about them. Basically its formula is now paraben-free and contains 92% of hydrating and nourishing protective agents for a real balm action whilst still enriched with micro crystalline wax for a deep, voluminous and ultra-shiny result. Meaning you can now treat your lips to their well known 3D volume for a super glossy plumped-up pout, while keeping them hydrated for 8 hours!

The range contains 15 shades; 6 new shimmering shades and 9 original best selling shades consisting of nudes, gentle pinks, beiges, browns and intense reds.  At the event we got to chose 3 shades to take home, which trust me wasn't an easy task! I did a lot of swatching and ended up choosing the following:

♥ Number 33 - Nude beige shade with a golden shimmer 

♥ Number 03 - Brun Rose Academic, a pinky brown

♥ Number 06 - Rouge Democratic, a cool toned red with a light touch of pearly silver 

♥ Number 05 - Rose Hypothetic, a soft pink-brown, ash pastels

I actually purchased the red gloss a few months ago from Boots when they had it discounted as an introductory offer. I swatched it and was blown away by such a nice balmy red gloss that I had to get it! See my 3D Effet Lip Glosses swatched below: 

I really love these glosses. They have a balm like texture which makes them non sticky, soft and moisturising, a breeze to apply and smell delicious with scents of blackberry, raspberry and blackcurrant. I love 33 with a smokey eye and 03 and 05 are perfect for every day wear! 

Bourjois Effet 3D lipglosses can be found in Boots and Superdrug nationwide and retail at £6.99.

Aussie Angels: Lusciously Light

I recently got some really exciting news that I got selected to become an Aussie Angel! What this means is that I am now part of a selected group of bloggers that get invited to some amazing Aussie events plus receive Aussie's hair care products! It's such an honour and I'm so thrilled that I can now finally call myself an 'Angel'. It's as close to fulfilling my dreams of becoming a Victoria Secrets Angel I will ever get! Haha ;)
Once you get selected to be an Aussie Angel you have to complete this fun little quiz that decides what Aussie Tribe you will become part of. I ended up being a mix between Miracle Moist & Luscious Long but Miracle Moist won out in the end!
Yesterday I received a huge surprise at work! A massive box with a giant purple bow showed up at my desk and of course everyone wanted to know what was inside (embarrassed much??....)! Haha so what did I find inside my box?

A helium balloon and a bottle of the Aussie Lusciously Light Miracle Moist Conditioner.

 In true Aussie style this conditioner smells lovely and I can’t wait to try it!

The package also contained a letter with an offer from the Aussie team for us to ‘Lighten up this Spring’ with two choices; a healthier you or a fresh hair style or look for Spring.
So now I need to chose from one of the below:
♥ Lusciously Lighter Self; meaning fun challenges for a healthy body, healthy mind and healthy hair, or
♥ Lusciously Lighter Style; meaning getting to try out some different hair styles and colours then when you and your community have decided which is the best we'll cut / colour / style your hair for a new you!
Please help, I can’t decide! I’m leaning towards a Lusciously Lighter Self but the Style one could be fun too but I fear I am too much of a coward to try any different colours or hairstyles. Wimp much?? So let me know, what option do you think I should go for!! xoxo

Little Red Riding Hood

A few weeks back one of my close girlfriends in London had her flat warming party and in true antipodean style, they decided to made it a themed dress up party! I absolutely love dress up parties, it makes house parties a lot more fun, especially when people make a proper effort to create or make costumes! The theme for her housewarming was 'Animated Antics' which meant "if you were an animated character who or what would you be?" It took me a while to decide what to dress up as because couldn't think of many cartoon characters I admired growing up...(I wasn't allowed to watch much TV when I was little haha). So in the end I chose to go as a fairy-tale  character: Little Red Riding Hood! Here some photos taken on the night:

People made a real effort with their costumes which was so awesome! We had carebears, snow white, wilma flintstones, jem & the holograms, ariel & sebastian, minnie mouse and many more!  Such a fun night! Here is my Face Of The Night as Little Red Riding Hood:

♥ Face:

GOSH concealer (under eyes) in #2

Bourjois 10 hour sleep foundation

MaxFactor Creme Puff in Translucent (#5)
Rimmel London Natural Bronzer in Sunlight

NARS Orgasm Blush

Bourjois Illuminating Touch in Rose Essentiel (highlighter on cheekbones)

♥ Eyes:

Bobbi Brown Natural Brow Shaper in Blonde (eyebrows)

MAC Brule eyeshadow (all over lid)

MAC Wedge eyeshadow (crease & a little bit along lower lash line)

Three Custom Color Specialist Clarifying Pencil in Light (waterline)

Eyeko Graffiti Eyeliner Pen in Black (upper lash line)

Ardell Fashion Lashes - Babies Black 

L'Oreal Voluminous mascara

♥ Lips:
Bourjois Effet 3D Lipgloss in 06

Because I wanted to wear a shiny red lip, I decided on natural eye make up but then glamourised with big fluttery eye lashes! I used Ardell fake lashes, which I have only recently discovered. Their Babies Black lashes come as a set with their own little glue sachet. They feature an invisible, lightweight band that connects the hair strands to form a strip that ensures secure corners. They are knotted and feathered by hand, reusable, easy to apply, comfortable to wear and made of 100% human hair. I really liked the effect as it looked natural yet gave my eyes that extra little sexy spikey pop! These lashes are priced at £5.10. I would definitely recommend Ardell Lashes. Also they have a massive range of fake lashes; I can't wait to try some different styles! Ardell lashes are available from Boots nationwide (UK), at www.boots.com or check out Ardell's website for more information.