OPI Sunny Fingers & Toes

After reading through my past nail polish posts, you probably all know how much I love OPI mini sets. I've bought a couple over the last few months which I'm hoping to do a post on soon, I have so many products I want to feature sometimes bits can get left behind. One set in particular that has stood out for me though was my most recent purchase OPI's Sunny Fingers & Toes. I spotted this first on BeautyBay.com and fell in love with it, sadly I couldn't say the same for the price tag (€29.80) so I decided to leave it. Last week I popped into Sally's in town, I  was delighted when I seen this exact set and even more so when the sales assistant told me it was €23.99. It's not a huge saving but it certainly helps, you can't really put your nose up at ten polishes for that price can you?

With a great selection of polishes from light to dark shades, there's something to suit everyone in this one. I'm already in love with Dutch-Ya Just Love OPI, it's a gorgeous dark purple with a hint of gold shimmer. As always with OPI sets, there are a few polishes that have come up in other sets before so if that's something that bothers you keep that in mind. I personally don't as I always keep them up and put them in gifts for friends at Christmas and Birthdays. This set also contains a selection of polishes from ranges such as The Amazing Spiderman and Holland Collection so if you missed out on either of these this set is one to have a look at. I'm going to try and do some nails of the day posts containing these soon so be sure to check back. Dutch-Ya Just Love OPI will certainly be one of the ones I want to show you guys. In my opinion OPI's Sunny Fingers & Toes is definitely a set for someone who is obsessed with nail polish or wants to try out some new shades without spending a small fortune. Being a little nail polish obsessed myself I already have my eye on the Outrageous Neons Mini Set, the shade selection is definitely down my street so don't be surprised if you see it on here very soon.

Will you be checking out Sunny Fingers & Toes? What polishes would you like to see in future NOTD posts?

Laura<3

St Tropez Press Event

On Tuesday I headed along to the St Tropez Press event that was held in the Beauty Bootcamp in town. Another location I got lost on the way to but as always I found it in the end. The event showcased the new St Tropez Dark range aswell as upcoming products launches from Yes To Carrot, OPI and more.

St Tropez Ambassador and Tanning Expert Nichola Joss was on hand to tell us all about their new range of products. She told us how it was going to be all about dark tans this Summer When I first hear the words "dark tan" in the one sentence I automatically think Oompa Loompa. I needn't of worried though when Nichola put some of the St Tropez Wash Off Dark Mousse on my arm it gave such gorgeous glow that looks so natural. The product itself matches to your skin giving you the perfect tan. I can definitely see myself buying this as I love how it's also wash off tan. While I was chatting to Nichola she told me that her favourite product from the range right now is the St Tropez Wash off Dark Mousse, and that applying it with a mitt is essential to getting a perfect even tan.

Yes To Carrot has undergone a bit of a facelift recently, the result is this gorgeous new packaging. I was told that they wanted to try something new as their packaging hadn't changed since the brand first launched five years ago, so it had become a bit dated. My lovely Nanna is a big fan of their range especially their night cream, she swears by it. The latest product to hit the shelves is the Yes To Carrot Intense Softening Body Lotion for Extra Dry Skin. I wouldn't say I have extremely dry skin but I do get patches of psoriasis on my arms and legs now and again. I tried a bit of this on my hand at the event, I was expecting it to be extremely heavy on my skin but it actually melted in really fast leaving my skin lovely and soft.

Finally Nicole By OPI nail polishes are arriving on our shores. I've seen these on a number of American blogs and I was thrilled when they said they were now going to be available to buy here on the island. I can see the Kardashian Kolor Collection being a great hit here. I got my nails done with two polishs from the Justin Bieber Collection. You can check out my NOTD featuring the two polishes here.

Sanctuary is a brand I haven't tried too much products from, I've used there Pore Refining Toner a while back which I got on with very well. They are another brand to launch their own BB cream. I have yet to try one I just haven't got stuck into to the hype surrounding them which is weird cause I usually do with products. I may give the BB offering from Sanctuary a go when it hits shelves as it contains a ingredient silica which absorbs oils. Alot of BB creams I've swatched on my hand looked very greasy but when I swatched this one it had quite a different feel.

Last but not least we were shown a selection of the Just Lashes by Jaa'Mal Buster. I'm not one to wear false lashes myself as I have pretty long eyelashes as it is and I'm honestly hopeless at applying them. If you haven't heard of Jaa'Mal Buster (like I hadn't), he is lash guru to stars including Rihanna and Beyonce, so if there good enough for them there good enough for me. In shops they are €6.95 which isn't bad for these gorgeous lashes. There are five different sets to choose from, the Bold & Beautiful lashes reallly caught my eye, but I don't know if I'd pull them off without looking like a drag queen.

As I was leaving I was given a goodie bag which included these lovely products above. Check back as there will be reviews coming up soon!

Laura<3

Nail Polish Obsession Tag

I've only done one tag post since I started blogging, which is poor I know considering I'm at it nearly a year now. When I was tagged to this by Sunshine Rose, I really wanted to do it. This is the Nail Polish Obsession tag, I must admit I have become somewhat obsessed with nail polishes since I started All-Made-Up-21. Before this blog, I didn't realise you could get OPI and China Glaze in Dublin, now they are all within reach.

1. What's your favourite nail polish company?

OPI, with China Glaze close second. I'm really looking forward to seeing the new Hunger Games collection from the latter though.

2.Glitter Or No Glitter?
Glitter! I only wish it was easier to remove. My favourite glitter nail polishes are Teenage Dream and Last Friday Night from the Katy Perry collection. Both are a nightmare to remove though.

3.OPI, China Glaze or Essie?
If I have to choose one, I'm going to have to go with my favourites, OPI. I love their mini sets.

4.When do you change your nail polish?
Whenever it starts to chip to be honest. As I work in retail, perfect nail polish is a must. I've heard it so much by now.

5.What's your favourite colour on your nails?
Pale pinks, wearable and perfect for work.

6. Darks or Brights?
Darks for nights out or for the Winter months. Brights for Spring/Summer. I couldn't possibly choose between the two, I like a mixture!

7. What are you wearing on your nails at this very moment?
Wet n' Wild's I Need a Refresh-Mint. I got it in a makeup swap with Chie. I love this polish, it's perfect for Spring and Summer.

8. Matte Nails - in or out?
I know this is very much "In" at the moment, but I don't own that many Matte polishes. I've heard the Rimmel have their own Matte topcoat so I may pick that up.

9. French Manicure?
 I'm all for French manicures, they look so pretty. It's been a while since I've got one though because my nails keep breaking alot lately, I'll have to wait until they grow back.

10. Favourite Winter Colour?
Hmmmm Revlon's Facets Of Fuschia. I wore this shade on my nails alot during the Fall/Winter months, I love it.

 I really enjoyed this post alot so I'm going to tag all of you!! Let me know if you do this post as I'll have to give them a read.


Laura<3

OPI Mini Makeover Magic Kit

When working in a shopping centre it's hard to not look around the shops in my opinion. Innocent window shopping instantly turns into sneaky purchases here and there, which results in me leaving shops laden with bags.

One of my recent sneaky purchases was the OPI Mini Makeover Magic Nail Kit. I've seen this in the past whilst shopping but the price was ridiculous. When I seen it for this price (€21.50) I was sold.

ChipSkip Nail Lacquer Chip Preventor

Original Nail Envy Nail Strengthener

RapiDry Top Coat

Expert Touch Lacquer Remover

Expert Touch Nail Wipes

I've heard really good things about the polishes in this set, Nail Envy in particular. I know the full size bottles can get so expensive plus I would never get through them, so I'm happy with the minis. Maybe if I find one of them good I may fork out on the full size. That's rather unlikely as it would have to brilliant in my books. I really like the floral case that everything comes in. I will be using this to store my favourite mini OPI polishes when I'm travelling. I'm glad I got this kit and I can't wait to see what Nail Envy is like.

Have you tried any of the polishes in this kit?

Laura<3

China Glaze Santa's Little Helpers

You probably all know my love for OPI mini nail polish sets. When I seen this one from China Glaze I was immediately drawn to it. I bought Santa's Little Helpers in Sallys in town almost three weeks ago. I already own one other China Glaze nail polish so I thought this set would be nice to add to my collection. These mini polishes are considerably larger at 9.6ml per bottle compared to OPI's 3.75ml. The whole set being €10.99 also meant it was better value than a OPI mini set which usually retails at €14.99.

Santa's Little Helpers set contains four gorgeous festive polishes.

Tinseltown

A grey/black base with different size chunks of silver glitter. I really like the look of this polish and I can't wait to try it.

Icicle

A silver polish with light shimmer.

Ring In The Red

Another glitter polish, this also has a light red shimmer running through it. Perfect for Christmas.

Velvet Bow

A deep red polish almost burgundy. I wasn't really drawn towards this shade. Saying that, I haven't tried it yet so I may change my mind.

Here is a Nail Of The Day using Icicle...

Two coats gave the finished effect above. I really like how it's not too much and very wearable.

What do you think of the Santa's Little Helpers set?

Laura<3

A Little Order From Beauty Emporium

On Cyber Monday, Beauty Emporium.ie had some great deals on. I was quite restrained and just made two purchases, one is for my sister's Christmas present which you may see in a later post. The other is this gorgeous OPI set.

OPI Best of the Best Collection contains ten of OPI's best selling polishes in mini form. You all know how much I love OPI minis so I adore this!! I may keep some of these for myself and use the rest for stocking fillers. This set would also make a amazing Christmas present for someone who isn't familiar with OPI and hasn't tried their polish before.

The set is separated into two boxes, light and dark which you can see above. 

Here are the polishes that are included:

Alpine Snow, Bubble Bath, Tickle My France-y, Strawberry Margarita, Cajun Shrimp

Big Apple Red, I'm Not Really A Waitress,  You Don't Know Jacques, Russian Navy, Lincoln Park After Dark

I'm glad I bought this set as it was such good value at €23. I seen OPI Best of the Best in other shops for €33 so to get it for €10 cheaper was great. My order was also shipped and delivered in two days which I was over the moon with. I think this deal is still running on Beauty Emporium so it's certainly worth having a look at!

What do you think of the OPI Best of the Best set?


Laura<3

OPI Muppettes Nail Polishes

I was so excited back in the Summer when I heard this collection was being released. I love the Muppets and most of my childhood was spent watching the show. I can't remember how many times my sister and I watched The Muppets Christmas Carol/ Muppets Treasure Island. I think at one point we knew all the words.  When this collection was released not too long ago I couldn't wait to have a mooch. As always I purchased the mini polishes from the collection. I hardly ever finish the large bottles so I prefer to buy the smaller bottles.

OPI Mupettes set contains four gorgeous polishes from the collection.

Wocka Wocka

A gorgeous shimmery red shade. I used two coats to get this effect. I tend to stay away from red nail polishes but I do like this one alot.

Excuse Moi 

I haven't tried Rainbow Connection yet, I presume Excuse Moi is the same polish except it's pink with multi coloured glitter. I actually like wearing this on it's own more than wearing it over another polish. I also found this really easy to remove compared to some glitter polishes.

Designer.... de Better

One of my favourite nail polishes in the collection. I can see myself wearing this neutral shade alot this winter. It's a taupe shade with red flecks. I used two coats to get the above result.

Warm & Fozzie

Another favourite from this collection, I've been using Warm & Fozzie the most. It's like nothing I have in my collection. A bronze shade with bits of gold, green and copper shimmer. I adore it.

What do you think of The Muppets collection??

Laura<3

October Favourites

Happy Halloween Everyone!!

It's time for my October Favourites. I can't believe it's a little more than a month to Christmas. Seeing all the Christmas decorations and collections in shops is making me so excited! I don't have too many favourites this month so let's get to it.

Inglot Eyeshadow D.S. 465 & Eyeshadow Pearl 397

At the start of October I bought a five square custom palette from Inglot (I shall do a overview post soon). I love their eyeshadows, not only are they amazing quality but they are also a bargain. Here are the two eyeshadows that I've been using on a regular basis from this palette. Eyeshadow D.S. 465 is the stunning shimmery brown shade. I use this in the crease and I love how it's so wearable. Even though it does have a lot of shimmer, it doesn't show up too much once blended out. Eyeshadow Pearl 397 is what I've beening using as a underbrow highlighter during the month of October. It can also been used on the lid as a part of a neutral eye look.

MAC Nubile Paint Pot
As you all know I purchased three paint points from MAC's Posh Paradise collection at the beginning of October. Nubile is the one I've been using the most, it's alot like Painterly. Unfortunately I've run out of  it recently. A more peachy shade, I use this under my eyeshadow on a regular daily. As you can see from the picture above I've already used quite a bit.

Lanolips Lemonaid Lip Aid
I do suffer alot with dry lips but during the Winter months they get even worse. I've been using the Lanolips Lemonaid Lip Aid for a while now. It's a lip treatment which is not only effective but also tastes amazing. The only con is the packaging as I find that the product can get stuck in it. Other than that I truly love this lip treatment and I shall definitely be repurchasing it.

OPI 'Warm & Fozzie' Nail Polish

This is one of the nail polishes for the OPI Muppet Collection. I purchased the mini OPI 'Muppettes' box and this was included. This bronze nail polish is one of my favourites from the collection. It contains tiny bits of green, gold and copper shimmer. Another must have of mine for the Winter months ahead.

Soap & Glory 'The Breakfast Scrub'

This was one of the first ever products I recommended on my blog. I love The Breakfast Scrub, this must be my fourth tub, I can't stop buying it. It has a maple syrup scent which I don't find sickly sweet. The Breakfast Scrub leaves my skin really smooth, definitely my favourite scrub of all time which is saying something.

'Candle In The Wind' Candle

My mom brought this gorgeous floral candle back for me as a gift from New York quite a while back. I never burned it until recently and I'm in love with it. Basically it's a gel candle in a glass holder, when it burns out completely the gorgeous flowers immersed in jelly remains which can be refilled with another candle. I adore the holder as it's very feminine and looks beautiful when the candle is lit on my bedside table.

What have been your favourites during the month of October? Any product recommendations?

Laura<3

OPI Texas Collection-Lil Shooters

My love affair with OPI mini nail polishes continues. I always seem to buy the smaller bottle as I've never finished a big bottle let alone a mini one.

Yesterday I purchased the Lil Shooters Set from the Texas Collection. I seen this instore and couldn't pass them. I really like the colours and can't wait to try them out.

Austin-tatious Turquoise-A really gorgeous blue/green shade with a hint of shimmer.

 I Vant to Be A-Lone Star-This nail polish is described as a Texas Sky Blue shade but I'd say it's more greyish pearl.

Do You Think I'm Tex-y?-This is such a nice deep pink berry shade. May become one of my favourites, we'll see.

 RapiDry Top Coat-I'm really looking forward to trying this top coat out. I'm forever painting my nails and smudging them all most immediately afterwards.This is definitely much needed.

I will let everyone know my thoughts on this collection. I'm sure there will be plenty of NOTDs coming soon:)

What do you girls think of this collection??

Laura<3