OPI Fruit Flavoured Cuticle Oil Pen

So you may or may not know that I've been growing my nails so I no longer have to ruin my nails with acrylics. 

My nail technician introduced me to these pens, she'd bought a big batch and offered me the chance to buy one for just £2. I thought the price was really good and there was a few different flavours including lemon and apple. I chose to try the lemon one and I've had it for a couple of months now.

I've got to admit I was quite skeptical at first, wasn't sure if it would be any good as my nails were ruined at the time. So I got my nails painted with Bluesky Shellac (which is amazing might I add) and I've been using this a lot more often.

As you can see, my nails have really grown in just one week.

I apply a little to each cuticle about 4 times a week and I think you get such good value for your money. I've only had this coat of shellac on one week and my nails already need infills! Honestly, they've grown so well I'm so impressed.

As you can see from the picture, my nails really have grown out and are so much stronger than they were before, I can only just about bend some of them!

I also love how it doesn't feel as greasy as some oils I've tried and of course it smells wonderful.

I will defiantly be buying this again, possibly another flavour so I can try it out! It's super cute and handy as you can just pop it in your bag and go - you don't have to worry about it leaking etc because it's a pen, with a lid, that you have to twist the end of to get anything out of it.

I'd say this was a product I swear by this product and I am a huge fan of OPI anyway so I may have to purchase some more of their products!

Love Sophie xx

Wonderbra Ultimate Plunge Bra Review

Hiya everyone!

So if you read a post a couple of weeks ago you would have seen I reviewed Wonderbra's Ultimate Strapless (if not you can see it here). Since then, Wonderbra got in contact and have sent me an absolutely stunning bra for review which I am extremely thankful for!

Here is the Ultimate Plunge:

Photograph sent to me - not my own image.

As you can see, it's appearance is very different from the Ultimate Strapless although the inside is very alike. It still has the hand-like structure inside the cup to hold you up. It is also great for low tops when your going out because the clear strap through the middle is barely visible.

The bra itself is very very well structured and made, I've been using it for about a week now and the shape hasn't changed and material hasn't faded or stretched. 

What I immediately loved about the bra is the straps, they are so pretty it doesn't look like you have a bra on it looks more like vest straps.

Photograph sent to me - not my own image.

As you can see from the above photograph, the bra isn't just an average cup - it also has a little extra on the bottom, I think that this is such a great idea not only does it make you look slimmer it also gives so much extra support! I do think the Ultimate Plunge gives extra support compared to the Ultimate Strapless - which you'd expect. But the Strapless is still great if you don't want your straps showing as it does still give great hold and is super pretty.

The pattern on the top of the bra is a very elegant lace and a natural nudey/pink colour underneath - very similar colours to the Ultimate Strapless.

I have to say, I absolutely love Wonderbra as a brand and I don't think I'll ever buy a different brand for my bras again, I really can't say enough. Not only do they give great products but the company itself also listens to feedback and replies.

I'm currently discussing a possible giveaway with a Wonderbra - please let me know if you like this suggestion?

I hope this post helps as it's so important to get a bra that can actually benefit you and support you.

Love Sophie x

A month in colour...

Hello! So I ditched my acrylic nails and decided to start painting my natural ones. Finally my nails are getting stronger too thanks to Vaseline Hand and Nail cream! But I thought I'd share a few of my favourite colours and brands I've used this month.

Ciate Caviar Mini Bar 012 Knickerbockerglory & Barry M Rose Quartz Glitter.

I bought this collection when I was in Paris - it's amazing! It's a hot pink I absolutely LOVE IT. It's great for all Seasons and is super pretty. I've also put a Barry M sparkly glitter over the first two toes.

Maybelline New York Color Show 349 Power Red & Rimmel London 60 seconds 740 Clear.

I don't usually like red as I feel they make me look pale but I love this one, not too hot or too bright. I actually think it looks really good and goes with a lot.

Barry M Berry I/C and Fuchsia & Sally Hansen No Chip Acylic Top Coat.

I had a little shopping trip the other day and came across some of Barry M's beautiful pastel colours. I absolutely love them. Luckily enough in Superdrug they were on offer 3 for 2! My dad kindly painted my toes for me as usually I'm useless at them because they're so tiny!

Gelly Hi Shine by Barry M Grapefruit, Sally Hansen No Chip Acylic Top Coat & OPI Nail Envy.

Finally! I purchased OPI Nail Envy from Boots the other day. I'm still experimenting with it so will give you a review when I've made my decision!

I experimented with Barry M's Gelly collection too. It's a lot thicker than usual Barry M nail varnishes and comes off looking more like a shellac polish too.

I also bought Sally Hansen's No Chip Acrylic Top coat. It gives such a glossy shine!

Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure 250 Mudslide

 I bought Sally Hansen's Complete Salon Manicure from Asda because it was on offer 2 for £9 and I thought that was so good! I love this nudey colour, it's so great for every day use and going out. I was so surprised by it, it went on my nails so well and creamy.

Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure 250 Mudslide, Barry  M Rose Quartz Glitter & Rimmel London 60 Seconds 740 Clear.

I later experimented with graduated glitter as you can see in the below image. I've been wanting this for ages and I finally done it! I was so happy with myself I think it looks beautiful - also a good thing because if you do end up chipping a nail a little bit you can't really tell because of the glitter.

Incase you were like me, wondering how to do it, this is how:

1) Apply Nail strengthener - doesn't matter which one and then apply a clear varnish base coat and leave to dry.

3) Paint your nails your chosen colour and leave to dry. And I mean dry completely!

4) Apply a thin layer of glitter around the edge/top of your nail. So usually were you would have your white tip you have a layer of glitter. Allow that to dry.

5) Starting from the top of your nail brush the glitter down your nail leaving a light graduating glitter line.

6) Re-apply if necessary.

7) Apply a clear top coat.

8) Go around the edge of your nail with an earbud and nail varnish to get rid of any unwanted varnish or glitter

Currently: Sensationail Pink Chiffon Gel with a dove nail wraps.

I bought a set of Gel varnishes in Asda, they are quite pricey at £10 each but they are just like shellac and luckily enough I already had a UV lamp. I really do love the colour I feel that if applied correctly it lasts quite a while too! The wraps are from ebay and I bought for only a couple of pounds for two strips! I've never tried nail wraps before but I'm so impressed they literally took 10 seconds to do, they are a lot like the kids tattoos you can get. After applying a clear varnish they look fabulous! I will definitely be buying some more wraps to experiment with. (Watch this space!)

Currently: This shellac hot pink.

It was my nephews first birthday this week so I decided to treat myself to a manicure and polish. I am literally in love with this colour! It's so gorgeous, the photograph doesn't do the colour much justice. What I really love about shellac is not just that it stays on for a long time but also that it never loses it's shine which is brilliant!

Wonderbra Ultimate Strapless Review

Okay so not long ago ago I reviewed a Shock Absorber sports bra (if you haven’t read it you can do here). Shock Absorber is owned by the same company as Wonderbra and in my local Wonderbra shop they sell both brands.

So I took another detour on the way to the gym. I do love these detours.

If you’ve read the previous post you’ll know I’m a huge fan of the customer service that they always give 100 per cent. Again, the woman helped me find the perfect bra and size.

The inside of the cup. You can see the hand-like
shape and how supportive it looks.

In the end I chose the Ultimate Strapless bra in black. It’s pale peach/white with black lace covering the whole bra and black thick lining. It’s absolutely stunning. Also, within the cup there are three finger prints which makes it feels like you are actually being held up.

It’s the most supportive bra I’ve ever owned, I’m literally in love with it. I was so shocked to check the tag and see it was only £26 too! It’s so important to have a supportive bra because if not you could put yourself in some serious pain girls. They aren’t expensive either, some of their bra’s are 2 for £20 at the moment. They have some beautiful t-shirt bra’s and cute lacy numbers too.

So after I’d picked up a pair of matching bottoms and paid, I left - a very happy woman.

I absolutely love this bra and the company. Their workforce are lovely just like their products. I’ve already got my eye on a few other pieces I may just have to purchase soon!

I was very proud to walk around with my Wonderbra bag.

Have you tried any Wonderbra’s? Click here to get the famous Wonderbra cleavage.

Shock Absorber Sports Bra Review

So I started the gym about a month ago. I had bought a decent sports bra – at least that’s what I thought. 

I got to the gym and it wasn’t really helping at all and it is so important to feel comfortable at the gym, firstly because if you don’t feel good you won’t go back, and secondly because it can be so painful otherwise. 

I took a little detour to Wonderbra while on my way to the gym the next time because I'd seen some photographs in the window advertising Shock Absorber sports bras.

Wonderbra and Shock Absorber are two separate brands owned by the same company. I've never been there before nor have I ever bought any of these brands products before. The store assistant was so lovely, she helped me find the perfect bra and size. They have such a great variety and some of their designs are beautiful. Their newest sports bra even has a compartment for our phone/iPod. I was so impressed.

After trying on two I decided on a black and white one which is so comfortable and helpful. The material is really breezy too and it’s not too thick so it doesn’t make you feel too hot when on a serious work out.

People always say sports bras are so unattractive but I really don't think this one is - I actually think, it may sound silly, but this one is very feminine.

Honestly, it is so comfortable if I could pull off wearing it out I would! I will be going back, I’d like to buy one of the every day bras too.

The bra was only £21 but they vary from around £19-£25. I think this is really good because it’s not too expensive, I’ve heard they last absolutely ages and they are such great quality.

Just a little tip, if you are going to buy one – ask the assistant for help as you are rarely ever the same size in a sports bra as you would be in your normal bra.

Are there any Wonderbra’s or Shock Absorber bras you love? Let me know as I may give them a try when I go back.

Love Sophie x

Benefit Brow Zings Review

So if you read my last post you would have heard about the Bournemouth Bloggers Fake Up Event I went to. This was one of my purchases!

I’ve been using eyebrow pencils for a while now and felt I needed to try a wax/powder. I was looking at a lot of different ones but I'm truly in love with Benefit's products so this was my choice! 

Brow Zings comes with a little Lesson booklet too.

The darker brown is the wax and the cream colour is the powder.

So when I was speaking to Sophie (from Benefit Dorset) she recommended it. I bought the light shade, for £23.50 I think which, at first I was quite sceptical about because it is quite a lot of money but Sophie then said that it would last me three years! I do not mind paying £23.50 for something that will last me that long!

So with the helpful little lessons booklet Benefit provide you with, I set out trying my new brow pallet.

I really love the way the wax sits, doesn’t feel like it’s thick and doesn’t look it either. The powder really fils gaps you’ve missed too and I don’t know what it is but it makes it look very finished and sets it. Often, if I’m going for a more natural look, I’ll only apply the powder it doesn’t look as strong yet still works very well and really does shape your brows nicely. 

Also, I've seen people rub their eyes and have half an eyebrow left - this doesn't happen with Brow Zings. Thank god, I'd be absolutely screwed if it did, often if I've had a long day I do rub my face or eyes.

It’s so handy that you’ve got some mini tweezers and two mini to apply the make up. The brushes feel really strong yet soft on your face. Although, I don't usually like plucking my own eye brows, sometimes if you do have the odd one, it does need to go!

I’m so pleased with Brow Zings and I could really imagine it lasting a long time because I use it daily and its barely even gone down. When this does eventually run out I can definitely see myself buying another. They do three shades light, medium and deep so there is a colour for all.

If you have any questions about this product please comment and I will reply as soon as possible!

Love Sophie x

Benefit Dorset Fake Up Blogging Event

When Megan, from Beauty Bubble invited me to Benefit Dorset for the Fake Up event to say I was excited would be an understatement. Not only is Benefit one of my favourite cosmetic brands, but this was also my first ever blogging event!

So one we arrived I was introduced to Sophie, the department manager and Alyson, who was running the event. Alyson was dressed up as the detective from the Fake Up advert and looked absolutely fabulous! Then we were introduced to some tasty white wine, carrot cakes and sweets *smiles*. I’d heard how great Fake Up was but when Sophie told us how many Fake Ups have sold and how much of a hit they are I was extremely intrigued. They barely even had any left in the store!

After trying Fake Up for the first time I realised immediately how light and fresh it was on my skin. It felt so smooth too, and not at all greasy or dry as some concealer can be. As I’ve been trying it throughout the week I’ve really grown to love it.

I usually place it under my eyes and because I wear glasses I feel it really lightens up my face as makes the shadow from my glasses less harsh.
I also use it as a highlighter down the centre of my nose, just above my eyebrows and a little on my chin. After I’ll place my powder on top, but only a little as too much can look like it's  been, well frankly, plastered on.

It’s so fresh and neat I love it and for only £18.50 I think it’s defiantly worth it as I’ve hardly used any. I was also surprised how three tones could match so many different skin types too.

Benefit are famous for having cute packaging and this really did not disappoint and like most of Benefit's products comes with a little how to guide.

Benefit Dorset were also generous enough to give us these cute Vintage little gift bags stocked with goodies.

In my gift bag I received a Bad Gal Lash, a Benefit eye mask (which will be coming on the plane with me when I go on holiday!) a sample of Hello Flawless and an extremely cute little Benefit necklace!

I also purchased Brow Zings and Fake Up in medium and opened a Debenhams beauty card. For those of you who don't know, the beauty card gives you points to use the following month. Basically, 500 points is the equivalent to £5 to spend in store. There was also an offer on, spend £40 and receive 500 points - so of course I did!

If you have any questions about Fake Up or any other of the products featured in this post please don't hesitate to ask :)

Love Sophie x

From Paris with love...Sephora Sculpting Disk & MAC Fix + Review.

So, if you read my previous post UK Sephora? (which you can read here) you'll know that when I went to Paris I visited Champs Elysees and popped into Sephora and MAC. I bought a couple of things (I know, I regret not buying more too) and I thought I'd share my thoughts with you.

The three different types of colours in the
Sculpting Disk.

Firstly I picked up Sephora's Sculpting Disk. It's made up of a warm brown for contouring, a light peach and a very light nude for highlighting. I use this pallet every day, I think it's incredible. It stays on for absolutely ages and it they are beautiful colours.

I'll be honest, the blush colour is a little too light for me so I use my own - but the other two are absolute musts for me! I only paid around €15 which is around £13 which I think is such good value for money. I really regret not buying another pallet as I know when I run out I'm going to be devastated and desperately searching for one to match up. There is even a mirror on the inside which is so handy if you're at a friends, club or party.

I must say - it even smells nice too!

I have to say, I thought Sephora's own brand was good but really, they had some truly fabulous products! It makes me want to pay the €15 p&p charges a little bit so I can have another one - not joking.

Top left: The free MAC tote bag they gave me.
Top right: MAC Fix +
Bottom left: Ready for the night out wearing Fix +
Bottom right: Home from my night out

Another of the products I was lucky enough to get my hands on was MAC Fix +. I've read/heard reviews about this before and I've wanted it for a while but never got round to buying it but I was staring at it in the store and finally nothing was stopping me!

I tried it that evening as we were going out for the night. I felt it really fixed my make up in place immediately. I got in, early hours of the morning and started packing (as we were leaving in a matter of hours) and looked in the mirror - my make up was 100 per cent still on. I was so shocked, usually my imperfections would be very much on show after what I'd done and how long my make up had been on but not one spot, blemish - nothing! Impressive, huh?

I use Fix + all the time now whether it be to cool me down or hold my make up on. I'm in awe of it! It has lasted me ages too. I use it almost daily and haven't yet run out.

Not only did I finally get my Fix +, when I paid instead of giving me a usual MAC shopping bag. They gave me this cool MAC tote bag with Champs Elsees written over it. I was so lucky as sadly, my friend didn't get given one. :(

I will defiantly be buying both of these products again, if I get the chance *fingers crossed*.

I did also buy something else from Sephora which I'll be doing a separate post on soon! In the meantime, have  you bought any MAC or Sephora products you can't live without? Please do comment them so I can give them a little try!

Love Sophie x

UK Sephora?

Hello! So as this is my first post (eeeeek how exciting), I thought I'd make it about something I'm quite passionate about. A few months ago I went to Paris with uni for four days - it was absolutely fabulous.

After our walk up the Eiffel Tower we wanted to go shopping. We went via tucktuck to Champs-Elysees which is where all of the shops such as Mac, Sephora, Louis Vuitton etc are. After I fell inlove with Sephora's products including their own brand, I got thinking - why is there not a UK Sephora?

I know what you’re thinking, do we really need another beauty/make up store in the UK? No, probably not. But my experience in Sephora was not like any I’ve ever had in any other beauty store before.

After walking in and being handed a tester of Dior’s newest perfume by a beautiful male in a tux holding a rose, I managed to grab two products immediately – Sephora’s sculpting pallet and Ciate Caviar 8 piece Mini Bar.

Shortly after that loud cheers emerged from the front of the store and I looked down the red carpet isle to see around 15 members of the Sephora team dancing to a obviously planned and rehearsed, Gangnam Style. A-mazing.

The customer service and atmosphere was excellent. Not to mention the products (which I will be writing a separate post on because they’re that amazing) they had everything. My only regret is that I didn’t buy more. Which is what has lead me to this post…why do we not have a Sephora in the UK? We need one! I’m regretting not buying products and coming home with over €100 left!
I’ve done my research – in the mid 2000′s Sephora had come and gone with 10 stores.

After being on Sephora’s website it’s obvious I’m not the only one who would benefit from this, hundreds of people have commented on the internet requesting one in the UK.

Everything was perfect, from the decor to the carrier bags (big fan of posh carriers). Although I did walk a few doors up to MAC and receive a free tote bag. Overall, Paris was amazing – I want to go back just to go to MAC and Sephora!

Sadly, I did contact Sephora and question them and they replied with “We currently do not have any plans for retail locations in England.” *sad face* They did add that they do ship to “England and several other European counrties via Sephora France.” But is this really a true Sephora experience that everyone should be able to take part in? No and it would cost you around €15 delivery *extra sad face.*

So please Sephora, come back!

Love Sophie x