favourite nude polishes

Apologies for the yuckiness of the skin around the nails and the red tinge to my fingers!

Slowly my nail polish collection is growing, especially as I've finally grown my nails and although they are not at the length I want them, they are slowly getting there and are presentable enough to do this little post for you!

During this 'inbetween' winter/spring stage I never really know what to go for, I'm fed up of deep reds and burgundy's but it's not quite pastel weather - this is where nudes come in! Although perfect for any time of year, I feel like they just fit in right now. So I thought I would choose my top 5 from my collection and share them with you.

(L to R)

Model's Own 'Nude Beige' (standard beige)

Barry M Gelly 'Lychee' (soft ivory)

Ciaté 'Ivory Queen' (peachy nude)

Essie 'Tea and Crumpets' (more of a pink nude rather than how it has photographed here)

Essie 'Delicacy' (a pearl iridescent)

All of these brands have fantastic polishes which last for a considerable amount of time with the right top coat and there's something to suit everyone's budget. I love the formula's of all of them and the drying time isn't too long either. 

I'm currently rocking 'Lychee' by Barry M which is a firm favourite of mine, plus adds the effects that my nails are longer than they are due to a light polish, rather than a dark berry tone which is an added bonus for me!

I can't wait for my nails to be that bit longer for spring and then I can donne the pastels, I'm dying for some colour to brighten up my look!

Which nail polish make is your favourite? Are you still wearing dark berry shades, clinging onto the festivity or have you opted for something a bit lighter now we are (hopefully) moving into spring?

My Everyday Winter Makeup Routine

Well hello chums!

Here's a post that's a little different! I was about to do my makeup for uni the other day and thought I'd take photo's of the process to show you what I do on an everyday basis now that winter has rolled in!

So here's me: facially naked on the internet for the first time. Feeling rather nervous! But no one's perfect right?

So my main base is: Revlon Colour Stay Foundation for Combination/Oily Skin

I then use the classic 'Collection Lasting Perfection Concealor' on any blemishes and under my eyes and set my T-Zone and under my eyes with Rimmel Stay Matte Powder

For my brows I use Sleek's Brow kit with a MAC 217 brush 

Wow, what was I thinking here?!

I use a bit of Burt's Bees lip balm which I love all year round but especially during winter. I keep it in my handbag at all times!

My eyeshadow base is 'Seventeen's' eye base in 'Wild Nude'

The shadows I use are MAC 'Satin Taupe' // MUA Number '' // Sleek iDivine Pallette in 'Au Naturel'

Brushes Galore!

I use the shimmery nude for my inner corners and the black for a bit of definition along the lash line and a tiny bit on the outer corners.

YSL Baby Doll mascara (Only a tester but it's on my Christmas list!)

Here's the finished eyes!

Now for contour and blush! Sleek contour kit and Seventeen's blush in 'First Flush'

*Poser alert!*

For this particular day I mixed two lipsticks: MAC Vegas Volt and Rimmel Kate Moss '' But I tend to wear red and berry shades during this time such as MAC Russian Red//Lady Danger

THE FINISHED LOOK! 

I also wore this makeup out in the evening to the cinema and to dinner last weekend but made the eyes slightly darker and added a little more mascara and I was good to go! 

Winter Wonderland

So if you live in the UK, I'm sure you have been enjoying the snow we have been having over the past couple of days, but particularly today. I just thought I'd write a post which is on topic, about what I like to do when I have a 'snow day', or when it's winter time in general. 

|| Chilly chilly weather || Cosying up in bed with a cup of tea and a good book || Enjoying a healthy breakfast (granola) with a book || Snow in England! || Walking in a Winter Wonderland || being a loser and throwing snow over myself, all for the cause of a good picture! ||

Another thing I did is trying hot chocolate for about the 20th time in my life as I have never liked it. And I actually liked it and now feel normal as everyone seemed to like it but me! It's now my new yummy drink, of course second to tea. Tea is always my first choice. Ehehe. 

I'm so glad my exams are over and now I have more time for me and to spend time doing what I want, which means a lot more blogging.
Let me know what you want to see and let me know what you love to do in the wintery weather.