Friday 24 February 2012

New Years Resolutions - mini update



So, already it is nearing the end of February! How did THAT happen? Is it just me or is the time just whizzing by? In tow days I am actually going to be the mother of a bona fide teenager, a real life 13 year old eeeeeekkkk!

Anyway, I thought every now and then I would update on how my resolutions are coming along. So here it is...

To be nicer to myself.

Hmm. Well not much I can say on this one. I am still quite negative about myself and am trying to stop, hard habit to break though! I am though, having earlier nights, drinking less and eating better. my old favourite resolution too - better skin care routine, well actually starting one would be good!

To Be more healthy.

This one is actually going quite well so far. 11lb off since mid January isn't bad going if I say so myself *big grin* I am also trying to add more vegetables and fruit into my diet. Veg is not something I enjoy at all, so this is proving tough. But the fruit is easier. Shall really knuckle down soon and pick up on exercising again. The nicer weather has made me want to get out and walk and sometimes run, but baby steps - walking lots first.

To be more selective.

Again this has not gone so well, still not getting the beauty boxes and do sometimes feel like I missed out a little! But the past two months have seen me paying off various money that I owed people. Birthdays too has left a skint me! But I did get some bargainous OPI polishes, so that is a start!

To Get My Relationship back.

Well tis one got way worse before it got better. But things are better, much much better. Hopefully things will continue to get better now we both know we want to be together and want to work at things.

I started my TA job, I like it, pop paracetomol on my return home but hey ho! I am already being given more responsibility with some of the children.

Thursday 23 February 2012

NOTD - OPI Swimsuit......Nailed it! (picture heavy)

Todays Nail of the day is this breathtaking shade


This lovely shade is from the Miss Universe collection of Summer 2011



Although its from a hard to get collection, it is available if you search



In the sunlight this simply sings and I can't stop looking at it!



Look at the shine, shimmer and sparkle!



The beautiful bright blue foil was a dream to apply and dried quickly as shimmers do



I have experienced tipwear very quickly but will be topping up with an extra cot and using a topcoat, and being more careful as my hands have been busy today and my nails suffered!



Even in the shade the colour is just so beautiful



I am so glad I finally got myself this, it was well worth the wait and am not sure when I will remove this even though I have me a bottle of Fly to try next!



This is still available to from Amazon and Beauty Bay

weigh in..... week 7



So, last week I set myself a mini goal to get into the 15st bracket. So was very pleased at class this week to find I was 15st and 11lb! A loss of 3.5lb since my previous weigh in.

I am really happy with that and am striving to lose a nice amount for my birthday in April, that is my next little mini goal for myself.

I feel really positive about my weight loss now and can actually feel it in my clothes and see it in my face and on my waist now. Happy Happy!

Sunday 19 February 2012

NOTD - OPI DS Diamond

First off I must apologise for this review as this is a rare and hard to find polish now. If you are lucky you might find it on ebay, good luck with that!

This polish was so so hard to photograph while capturing the holo, it is a holo but it is subtle. It is a beautiful dusky lilac with a subtle rainbow holo and diamond dust.



This picture shows me testing the OPI Nicki Minaj Super Bass Shatter, plus a cheeky repair on a split so ring finger not looking its best! My pinkie finger shows the immense shine from this polish, I didn't use a topcoat as I felt it would ruin the glorious finish on this polish.



More shimmery sparkles in the sun, yes folks, the UK has sun!



I can detect the holo on my middle finger in this picture, see? Subtle but there.



Again I think I *just* captured the holo on the thumb here. Considering my previous history of using a holo with no topcoat (oh hi chips, 3 hours and already here!) I am impressed. I used 3 thin coats to give me an opaque finish and drying time was impressive and so smooth. Far easier than the Gosh holo! This picture is day 3 and all there is is minor tipwear.



The newer Designer range are still infused with diamond dust but do not have the holo from what I have heard. But I am still lemming hard for Magic and Radiance. Nearly my birthday so think they may be a purchase!