Saturday, 12 October 2013
Thursday, 19 September 2013
Nail Rock Designer Nail Wrap Review
So yeah finally back at college studying fashion which has been a long time coming (I actually started last September but due to health reasons I had to be deferred until now)
So today I thought I would sample my new nail wraps by Nail Rock because I have used them before and thought they were amazing schamazing super duper doo (ha ha )
So these ones were purchased from my local trusty boots store and were in the bargain basket at a mere £3.66 and I went for a cool black and white striped design.
The kits are really handy and come complete with nail prep wipe and nail file with a little orange stick.
They are super quick and easy to apply you prep nails with the wipe(you can also optionally buff your nails aswel to aid adhesion, push cuticles back file edges and your ready to start your transformation.
Now you basically smooth them over your entire nail and file the excess off. If you use a warm hairdryer to gently heat the wraps you will get a more uniform smooth result (I unfortunately didn't' have my hairdryer with me though and I ended up with some creases.
You can apply them over every nail or get creative choosing alternate nails or they look fan cut into strips and shapes over polished nails. Intact the last pack I had I used to do all over my nails and then after that with the leftovers a week or so later I painted nails with a coloured polish and then used scissors to cut diaganol, vertical strips etc and they looked amazing.
So back to these ones, I thought they were OK but compared to previous designs and applications I was dissapointed. They did'nt look as striking and were creased, but I should have used my hairdryer to apply so I have only myself to blame for that.
They did'nt last as long either as usual as the edges kept curling up and by next evening I felt suffocated by them(don't' ask, I get a very weird feeling sometimes when nails are covered and I feel as though I can't, nails can't' breathe) probably need psychiatric help for that though lol so yeah I pulled them off.
Nail rocks are great though and don't' damage your nails which is helpful.
Wednesday, 11 September 2013
Saturday, 7 September 2013
Friday, 30 August 2013
Thursday, 29 August 2013
Monday, 26 August 2013
Thursday, 22 August 2013
MY FIRST OOTD POST
It was a bit of a rush job actually and I hav'nt done my hair and make-up for this post.
T.Shirt from Primark
Skirt From Manha Boutique
Tuesday, 20 August 2013
Friday, 16 August 2013
Wednesday, 14 August 2013
Spots......What's really to blame.
So why? Well I am going to share with you some reasons I bet you have never thought of, but which are more than likely causing a good percentage of those stubborn pimples.
1. Mobile phones and Telephones.
yep, that's right. What do we do we transfer bacteria from our hands, handbags, pockets right on to our mobiles then slap it against our cheeks and proceed in talking to our best mates for half an hour. Meanwhile all this nasty bacteria is having a party on our face and in our pores.
Same goes for office work phones and even house phones (bet you forget to clean the receiver when you do your daily chores).
Another cause can be the metal on the outside of the phone itself. If you are allergic to nickel these often contain this metal which is a known skin allergen.
So what is the solution? Well it is simple really ..... Clean handsets frequently and if allergic to nickel use hand free sets.
Also be sure to remove make up before bed and use a anti- acne toner.
2.The Comfort Food Blues......
Eating foods that are starchy, sweet , or Fatty (my weekly diet is out then ha ha) on a frequent basis causes insulin levels to rise.
This causes oil production, inflammation and blockages in the pores and before you can know it your stuck with those red angry spots again.
Try to eat a varied diet of fruit and veg, lean proteins and grains and nuts.
Don't deny yourself but it is all about balance.
3. Your boyfriend is the culprit?
Ever snuggle up to your boyfriend in bed? Head laid on his chest all cosy and warm?
Sleeping with your face on his chest, arm or any other body part means you have his oils to contend with aswel as your own.
This mixed with the heat from his body means the oils get embedded deep into your pores and yep you guessed what happens next.
If you must sleep this way ( i know i do) be sure to use a wash in the morning containing salicylic acid.
If breakouts are persistent the doctor can actually prescribe Salicylic acid for you as a face wash.
Another thing you should do and am sure you know is always clean your make-up brushes and sponges weekly.
Just use a mild soap or face wash and leave to air dry
So I am sure there are hundreds of other culprits, what do you think? Comment let me no your spot busting solutions. Believe me you can see by the picture This sister is in need.
XOXOXOXO
Tuesday, 13 August 2013
How to tweeze eyebrows like a pro.
Barry M Limited Edition Nail Paint Review
This is my perfect shade of pink in the bottle so I thought id give it a whirl, even though i've previously been unimpressed with the Nail paints .
Saturday, 10 August 2013
MAYBELLINE BABY LIPS REVIEW
Thursday, 8 August 2013
Barbie dresses, My little pony jumper Clothes that match my 3 year old Hot or Not
So Today my new Barbie Dress arrived and I must say I was grinning almost as much as my 3 year old daughter was (Although I think she may have thought it was hers as i unwrapped it).
Is it really cool though or are we (I) conning are selves into thinking it is because we want a little piece of childhood back.
Are we secretly longing for our barbie and ken dolls back and somehow these toy themed fashion pieces fill a deep longing for our childhood play time. Ha ha
I don't know I don't think it is that ,Ive always been a girly girl. I adore Hello Kitty and most pink and sparkly things.
I don't however find myself playing with my girls dolls when im alone ( although Alisha's reborn doll, thats a different story lol).
I think the toy themed fashion is just a bit off fun and can be quite a cool look.
Wether it's My Little Pony jumpers or Barbie prints it's On trend if your daring or stupid enough to wear it.(you decide)
Im loving my new Barbie Dress and if it scores points with my kiddies then it's a bonus.
Well going to have a cuppa and then take my sleepy head to my comfy bed.
Nite nite xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
How to do smoky eyes including full make-up tutorial
Im not fine and dandy. :( !!!!!!!!
No,as if having to use crutches for six weeks was'nt bad enough today my consultant decided it would be a great idea to take my stitches out of my foot and make me rock a pink plaster cast from the knee downwards!!!!!!
Seriously how traumatising, it was bad enough to stop wearing heels and sport the crutches.
But the final insult, the nail in the coffin is this pink monstrosity that is weighing down my already heavy enough frame!!!!
No i am far from impressed.
So im often asked about my eye makeup and make-up routine in general so i thought id show you how i do one of the looks i rock (rock not neccessarily in a cool way , rock as i fall over keeping my balance is probably about right)
Stylish........not!!! |
For convenience il be honest i tend to use Johnsons baby wipes, and actually i ♥ them.
They are great at removing every trace of make-up and gentle enough to use on eyes and eye make-up too.
Next up is moisturiser which i don't tend to stick to the same one.
I like to swap round every now and then as i stop feeling the benefits if i use the same one for months on end.
My all time fave is "Clinique Moisture Surge" its just brilliant it really is like giving your skin a great big drink.
I also love the lancome range of moisturisers, my fave one used to be the vinefit one but i think it was discontinued.
Today im trying out the Garnier Moisture Match 24hr revitalising hydrating gel for Dull skin.
A passion for fashion
So not to worry i am on the motorway headed in the direction of Bradford and whilst i am there i intend to buy some new tweezers or i may even treat myself to getting them threaded if i can get an appointment.
I should have my first tutorial online by tonight anyways :).
Since i started this blog iv'e only written about beauty and cosmetics which is what the blog is predominatly intended to be about, but it is beautygeek FASHION chic, and i do love fashion.
I was actually doing a fashion course at college but had to defer it till september so i will be starting back in September and i can't wait.
I've always loved designing thing's, I could sit for hours with a sketch pad and a set of colouring pencils.
Infact i've always done it since being a kid.
Friday, 2 August 2013
Maybelline Colour show by colorama review .....shade 110 urban coral
It's funny because beauty/fashion does have a strange effect on me, and times in my life when im feeling down or depressed the first thing i do is go shopping for new make up, depending how bad i feel depends on how far il go, if we are talking major depression i don't reach for the Ben and Jerry's, i go for the hair dye,next up would be a fake tan followed by a set of eyelash extensions and a manicure.
Seriously i will go shopping for all this new stuff, come home and just sit for the rest of the day pampering and preening.
I wake up the next morning , shower away the fake tan residue, straighten my freshly dyed black /blonde(depending what phase im in)hair.
And you just know i feel so much better that day ready to face the world in my one woman army.
It's really like medication for me , it soothes my soul lol.Medication and therapy all in one.
Now if only i could get all of that on prescription now that would be a result.
Right let's get back on topic my latest purchase is The Maybelline colour show nail polish in urban coral and it was a total bargain from Asda at only £3.00!!!!!
Thursday, 1 August 2013
D.I.Y Tooth whitening procedure (Hollywood smile cheap price tag)
£300 Teeth whitening???? Or beautygeekfashionchic's do it yourself version for under £3.00.........!
The bicarbonate of soda and lemon tooth whitening treatment.
Lemon, bicarbonate of soda and my before smile |
Now you can get it to a consistency that you like.
Actually like is not a word to be used here because believe me you need to hold your breath the second you begin because the taste is dreadful.
You get a toothbrush and dip it into the mixture(after you have give it a mix and got a nice paste)
Brush your teeth for as long as you can stand or about 3 minutes.
The taste is disgusting, like a really salty bleachy kind of yukiness eughh...... your tongue wants to escape from your mouth and you want to hunt me down and ram the remaining mixture down my throat, but before you hit the unfollow button, get a glass of water, rinse your mouth out and look in the mirror.
Hopefully you will notice a whiter set of teeth shining back at you.
The first treatment wont be a miracle but if you do it weekly you should notice a huge difference.
Don't do this treatment frequently (more than once a week) as the acid in the lemon will damage your enamel if done say on a daily basis.
If done weekly and you rinse with water (you will want to ,to rid your mouth of the taste lol) then no harm should be done.
Remember it is recommended to visit a dentist every six months anyway.
And voila there you have it, it may take a few weeks to achieve but its a lot kinder on your wallet leaving you with more money to spend on new shoes...bags..lipgloss....you get my drift lols.
Tuesday, 30 July 2013
Bourjois Bb bronzing cream review
Review time....... Bourjois BBcream universal shade
This is actually the first BB cream ive bought even though i know that there are tons on the market.
This is the first bronzing BB cream ive seen aswel.
So its 8 in 1 claims to 1.even skin tone
2.sheer tint
3. Boosts radiance
4.16hr moisturisation
5.smoothes skin
6.prolongs tan
7.SPF 15 (yay)
8.refreshing sensation
I agree it does do those things my only negative would be the universal shade.
Its not a real negative other than if you are pale or have fair skin, then you will probably need to mix a little bit of your usual foundation with it, as i noticed when i have my fake tan on its fine but my natural skin tone is a tad light for it.
That said though 10 out of 10 to Bourjois as even when i had no fake tan on the BB cream did what it said and evened my skintone without actually streaking.
BB bronzing cream |
Follow me on twitter @beautygeekfashc and let me no if u have any suggestions or feedback xoxoxo
Bourjois review Rouge Edition lipcolour
Rouge edition Bourjois lipstick in 12 rose neon
Loving this neon pink shade so hot :) |
Pout for the camera lol |
Hospital + operation -heels= Excuse to buy new make-up
Bourjois beauty buys |
I really like these bourjois products |
Monday, 8 July 2013
Nip + Fab 365 Body Glow Fix clear tanning gel (medium) review
I really love this tan although I was a bit nervous with the fact it goes on as a clear gel(had a bit of ocd over where Id put it on my face lol) but it actually worked lovelly.
If you can see , im make up free in the picture but my skin looks alot lot healthier than usual (id be too scared too post a before picture,im trying to get followers not scare them away ha ha).
I think id be too scared too use this all over even though it is for face and body,but thats just because I know id be obssessing over where id put it and if id missed anywhere out, I can't see any reason as too why this would not
Ciate caviar pearls -shooting stars with ciate cookies and cream glass beads manicure review
Ciate nail polish |
Hiya guys this is something ive had for ages, it was a freebie with Marie Claire magazine and is "ciate nail caviar set with glass beads.
This retails on there website for £18.00 and after trying this product I would definatly buy this, plus they have a wide selection off colours to choose from
The one I used was caviar pearls shooting star with cookies and cream beads.
Okay so my weak area when it comes too beauty regime's is definatly my nails
but I found this so easy to apply.
I applied one average coating of polish ,then I found it to be less waste full too tip the
glass beads into my hand and sprinkle them onto the tacky polish,( be careful to not let the polish dry too much or it wont stick).
I just used the beads on my big toe nails although you could definatly use them on every toe.
I painted the rest of my nails with the shooting stars polish and too finish applied a clear top coat (an old avon one ive had years).
Although it isn't essential to use a top coat I would definatly recommend that you do as it will last alot longer.
Cookies and cream |
Saturday, 6 July 2013
Promtastic hollywood glamour
Top marks for the whole look, pure, understated ,glamour.
From the tousled ringlets complete with side plait, to the perfect shade of tan, i think she pulls off this glam look effortlessly.
With matching metallic shoes and clutch against the perfect "summer is here" crisp white dress and co-ordinating nails maddies look is classy, and elegant.
I think its something to be aware of in the times where " The only Way is Essex" cast are most teenagers style icons (Don't get me wrong, im not adverse to a bit of TOWIE) , but ive seen too many people dressed up for proms with OTT sludgy fake tans, talons the witch from "the wizard of oz" would be proud of , eyelashes that resemble those wierd furry brown caterpillars, and hair that hard and overstyled it would still ping back after a steam roller went over it.
Joking aside my point is don't stop the spray tans (maddie is sporting one on the prom picture) but remember less can quite often be more.
Think classy , not brassy and have fun, there are no fashion and beauty rules, what works for me may not work for you and vice-versa.
Stick to your own style, never ever try to be like someone else because thats who you think you should be!
Be yourself and express yourself .
And remember while people are talking about you, they are leaving somebody else alone lol xoxoxo
Beautygeekfashionchic is born xxx
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I remember being 7 years old and the excitement i felt over being given my mums old make up bag, the smell of the fuschia coloured Avon lip gloss,the sticky feeling it left on my lips and the shine of the silver cream eyeshadow.
I loved it all, as much as i could cram on my face,I would sit in the dressing table mirror making myself up, complete with madonna style beauty spot!
I loved playing dress up with my mums clothes, loved putting outfits together even aged 2 i used to parade around in stillettos and beads round my neck lol.
Fast forward 6years and along came "Maddie"( yes, that did come from the Beauty spot wearing days of listening to "like a virgin" my mum wouldn't allow Madonna, so "Maddie" it was), my darling sister.
Now I had my own little model to dress up (torture ?you decide) , my weapons of choice make up,curling tongs , sequins and a needle and cotton ( I even sewed the top shes wearing " Whoop whoop"), this pic virtually borders on child abuse lol (i had the best of intention...)