beautyuk nail polishes: cheap & cheerful!

Let me start by saying, I love these polishes! -I do! 

First of all, they're dirt cheap... at £1.99 each, there's a reasonable amount of colors to choose from with some being a perfect summer shade.

 They glide like there's no tomorrow and dries fairly quick too...

Chip wise? -can't complain, I think they're really fantastic.

Once, it took 13 days before I got my first chip!

Yes, I keep my nail polish on until I see a chip it doesn't matter how long :p

I discovered them by accident on a nail polish hunt at Superdrug which I believe carries them exclusively and being that I'm a drugstore nail polish buyer, I had to give it a go!

First color I picked up was Mauve Flash which is a really nice Fuchsia Pink, with no expectations at all, I loved it and went back for more.

Enough rambling, here's some swatches:

Go Green, Mauve flash, Pink explosion

Mauve flash, Pink explosion, Go green

Have you tried anything from the brand? More nail polish recommendations perhaps?

Jhei x 

TEMPLESPA Skin Truffle: Happiness in a jar

This has to be my holy-grail when it comes to face products. I have always been open with the thought of "maybe" having some botox done here and there and some chemical peels on the side when Mac Prep + Prime primer and sh*tloads of Studio fix foundation can't give my skin anymore justice. 

However, after seeing TV shows about Botulinum Toxim and other "non-surgical procedures" -I bailed out. It's evident that this resort would mean a never ending maintenance/commitment to needles, apparatuses and £££!!

Skeptic when it comes to pricey products, 

I always ask myself "What can this do that a drugstore brand can't?"

With ingredients like Diamond powder, Black truffles, Grape seed champagne, Gold and Silk actives cocktailed with more other good stuff, it's luxury, and that luxury starts from the packaging to the product itself.

Here are some excerpts from their website:

In tests, 80% declared increased radiance and reduced dullness upon immediate application. 100% said fine lines were visibly reduced and 100% said their skin hydration levels improved immediately.

• Instant radiance, lustre and clarity
• Long term anti-ageing
• Revives tired, dull skin
• Regulates moisture levels
• Protects from age spots and hyper-pigmentation
• Suits all skin types

Uses:

• A daytime boost - for when you need to look your best
• An overnight cream for when you need recovery
• A luxury restorative boosting treatment for a special occasion, or for when you feel like spoiling yourself
• Amazing results however you choose to use it

At £80/50ml, it goes a long way and I can honestly say the product is simply wonderful.

It matches up to its claims and I'm just one of the many who has given this a thumbs up, or two!

(Tons of great reviews online)

I look forward to it every time and trusts that my skin would have the "ooooompph!"

minus the pain/discomfort of non-surgical procedures. -and it never disappointed.

Like in many cases, prevention is better than cure. :)

Jhei x

 

Guo Pei: Empress of China's fashion

If I can create a fantasy-land, not only that street lamps would be hot pink crystal chandeliers and pavements would be covered in huge chunks glitter confettis, everyone would be dressed in her creations -couture in whole nother level.

It might not be practical, yes. But after all it's fantasy, why should it be?

Glammed up stilts for shoes, bejewelled dresses that reminds you of broken sugar candies, origami-ish gowns, everyone would be like a walking cirque du soleil -a production on their own.

 I found one fashion show in particular on YouTube and it's one word,

Uhhhmayyyzzzzzzing! Link!


Jhei x

H&M: Two sides to a story

On my most recent website stalking routine, I came across H&M's "Two side to a story" campaign.

The concept: Two girls, different styles, crossing paths on a nice day in NYC.

Genius! I quite loved it, and found it a tad bit inspirational. -Excellent styling.

A perfect break from the usual shirt on a headless mannequin/White background/watch catwalk cliche.

Get the hang: Swap from views left and right, watch, if anything catches your attention, give the frame a click, comes lists of items ready to go to your basket! easy weeezy!

I'm eying:

               Oversized knitted jumper with 3/4 sleeves

               Stretchy slim-fit trousers

               Floppy hat (screw the weather.)

The best part? Classic, bang-on-trend pieces, CHEAP.

Makes H&M an excellent, coverable brand. Happy times.

So which side of the story?  Click here!

 Jhei x

I'll be old, it will still be new: Chanel clutch

This is probably one, if not the smallest bad I own yet, I love it to pieces!
It's very simple and chic which like any other Chanel classics, can stand the test of time.

Why not the a Chanel flap bag? 
Why choose this and compromise room when it only has enough to hold a Blackberry and a lip gloss?

I guess the answer is in the material, I like the hard/canvass-ish monogram fabric & the thin chain handle which can be detached. It can dress up an outfit easily without the high maintenance aspect of a calf's skin glossy, hard leather -I guess it's a love, hate thing for me. I love them until I find a scratch.

Since bags like this are like an investment, I can't afford or I can't justify to have them sit in the bag cupboard once I fell out of love.

P.s: I can say I see myself still strutting this when I'm 80, walking through a hallway of a nursing home to the cafeteria for tea time. That's if I even reach 80.

Jhei x

My wardrobe: black & white

I love, love, love basic pieces! They're the most fun to play around, dress them up/down.
A LBD, a tailored blazer, a pair  of flats and in this case, a classic white shirt and a pair of black leggings.

To edge out the look a bit, I opted for a pair of wet look leggings I got from American Apparel.


I can't remember how much were the leggings exactly but they came close to £40 which I thought were TOO much for what they are. One of the many pieces where I just closed my eyes and paid.

Two years on and after a gazillion of wear, I sure got a run for my money.

Do you have the same or similar pieces?

I'll show you three ways you can wear them...

Now, queue awkward photos! 

Work:

White shirt: H&M

Black leggings: American apparel

Bag: Bottega Veneta

Nude cuffed shoe boots: Asos

Lunch:

 Top: same as above

Leggings: same as above

Slouchy studded suede clutch: Asos

Studded/fringed sandals: Warehouse

Dinner/Night out:

Top: same as above

Leggings: same as above

Monogram/chain clutch (I love!): Chanel

Cuffed snakeskin with superrrrrrrr killer heels: Asos 

 

At 5"7, wearing this pair of heels makes me feel like I'm 7ft! With it's 5 inches heels thinner than a pencil and an inch of a platform, this is the ONLY pair of shoes I have which would make me wish myself "Good luck" before I walk out the front door. I don't feel safe in them. Lol!

What are your favorite basics?

Jhei x