Amy Childs Modelling one of her dresses |
Monday 31 October 2011
Amy Childs Dress Collection
Monday Manicure: Jessica GELeration Nails
Admiring my Gel Manicure (and enjoying a glass of wine!) |
My therapist was called Hannah who was lovely and we ended up having a long chat for over 2 hours just about life, men - you know the usual! I was given a quick file and tidy before Hannah buffed my nails ready for a base coat applied just like a nail polish (without the polish smell) and set under UV in a matter of seconds. She applied a layer of 'Builder' Gel Polish underneath the french manicure colours because I have neglected my nails recently they are a little weak and flaky so this helps to strengthen the nails.
The treatment was quick and dries instantly resulting in polished immaculate looking nails (until you remove them) and should last between 3-4 weeks when you will begin to see the manicure grow out. They looked lovely, natural, super shiny and lasted a week before I chipped them which I was a little disappointed with as I have tried similar Gel Manicure systems before and they have lasted the full 4 weeks with no chipping.
Snap of my Jessica GELeration Nails at the Beach...after a week's wear! |
For more information you can visit http://www.jessicacosmetics.co.uk/ Have you tried Jessica GELeration? What were your thoughts? Follow me on Twitter come say hi and Tweet me a picture of your Nails of the Day :)
Thursday 27 October 2011
Win Britain & Ireland’s Next Top Model Live BINTM Tickets!
I have a spare ticket to giveaway so thought I would give the chance for one of my readers to win! This giveaway is open to any readers - but obviously only relevant to those that are able to travel to London and attend the BINTM event on Sunday 30th October 10am - 6pm. This will be a quick 24 hour giveaway and I shall select the winner tomorrow by 11pm Friday 28th October.
How to enter:
1. You must be a follower of my Blog through Google Friend Connect
2. Simply write 'enter me' and your email in the comments below to enter
3. For extra entries follow me on Twitter and tweet:
@perfectpolished Please Pick Me For BINTM Tickets! http://nblo.gs/p5ow7
Good luck x
Monday 24 October 2011
Monday Manicure: Revlon Cloud
Revlon Cloud |
Today's Monday Manicure of choice is Revlon Top Speed Fast Dry Nail Polish in 'Cloud' - an unusual light blue toned dove grey. This colour would look lovely with contrasted black tips, in a more modern French Manicure, and the name is appropriate too with all the rain we have been having recently! The shade is a new twist on last year's Greige trend, which is still going strong but Cloud is more subtle and delicate.
This new range of polishes from Revlon are brilliant if your pushed for time and don't have a spare 30 minutes to wait for your polish to properly dry. The Top Speed patented formula delivers amazingly quick colour, with a built-in topcoat that rises to the surface for a glossy, ultra smooth manicure that sets in 60 seconds! The new ColorPrecise brush ensures even, smooth, salon quality application every time.
This new range of polishes from Revlon are brilliant if your pushed for time and don't have a spare 30 minutes to wait for your polish to properly dry. The Top Speed patented formula delivers amazingly quick colour, with a built-in topcoat that rises to the surface for a glossy, ultra smooth manicure that sets in 60 seconds! The new ColorPrecise brush ensures even, smooth, salon quality application every time.
Revlon Cloud costs £6.49 and is available from www.boots.com and www.revlon.com
What do you think of Dove Grey Nails?
What do you think of Dove Grey Nails?
TOWIE Sam and Billie Faiers launch GraciEve
TOWIE Sam and Billie Model clothes from their new range: GraciEve |
Prices range from £22 to £80 and is available from www.houseoffraser.co.uk Are you a fan of Sam & Billie's Style?
Dresses from the GraciEve Range |
Sunday 23 October 2011
Jessie J Teams up with House of Holland & Pretty Polly
Jessie J |
Nails Inc Gossip Girl Nail Polish Collaboration
Fan of TV Show Gossip Girl? Then you will love these new Nails Inc Gossip Girl Nail Polishes. Nails Inc has launched a trio of nail polishes after the three stars of the show: Blair, Lily & Serena. Each Nail Collection features a colour polish and a crystal effect over-glaze for an electric twist. The Lily set is a Posh Plum Black with a Red/Green overcoat; Blair's is a teal black with a blue/green overcoat and Serena's is a Patent Black with an electric blue topcoat.
The Limited Edition Gossip Girls Sets are priced at £20 each and are available from www.nailsinc.com
Which Gossip Girl is your favourite?
Saturday 22 October 2011
Garnier Miracle Skin Perfector BB Cream Review
Garnier Blemish Balm (BB) Cream is dubbed a ‘miracle skin perfector’
which promises to prime and brighten, cover like a foundation, even out skin
tone, covers blemishes, illuminates, hydrates, contains SPF and has anti-aging properties
found in serums. It is thought as a beauty all in one: moisturiser, sun block,
primer and foundation and is set to be this year’s biggest beauty trend.
Blemish Balms (B.B) Creams have been a cult product in South Korea and
Aisan for a number of years and now are set to be the new craze in UK. BB
Creams are hybrid products which combine the benefits of skincare and makeup in
one. Garnier isn’t the only one jumping on the BB bandwagon. Harrods are
selling Dior Snow White Reveal UV Protection BB Cream (£36.50), and Heathrow
airport sells Estee Lauder’s Cyber White Brilliant Cells Extra Intensive BB
(£26), MAC Prep + Prime BB Cream (£22.10) and Clinique’s Age Defence BB Cream
(£19).
Swatch of the BB Cream |
Garnier Miracle Skin Perfector BB Cream costs £9.99 and is available from Boots. Have you tried any BB Creams?
Cloud Nine Wand
This tantalising tool allows you to create the season's hottest look, big bouncy hair with terrific texture. What's more, the black ceramic barrel contains a unique ingredient that gives hair a shiny, natural finish!
The Cloud Nine Wand will be priced at £119.95 available from www.cloudninehair.com.
How safe are toxins in Nail Polish ?
Nail polish first came about in the 1920's inspired by car paint, so its no wonder that these old-school polishes contain so many dangerous chemicals and toxins. The main Toxic ingredients in Nail Varnish are:
Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP)
DBP is a man-made chemical listed as a 'teratogen'. A teratogen is anything that can cause birth defects, pregnancy complications or loss of pregnancy. It is used to make PVC, adhesive glues and printing inks.
Toluene
Toluene is a flammable solvent which is petroleum-based produced in the process of making petrol. Toluene has been linked to cancer, and can effect the nervous system producing symptoms such as tiredness, weakness and memory loss. It can also cause skin irritation. Toluene is commonly used to manufacture polymer plastics.
Formaldehyde (Formalin)
Formaldehyde is a colour-less, flammable and extremely strong smelling chemical. Simply inhaling the fumes can result in watery eyes, headaches, burning in the throat, and breathing problems. It may cause allergic reactions and is unsafe for use by asthmatic people, when tested on animals it causes cancer in the nose and throat. It is commonly used in industrial strength glues, adhesives and disinfectants.
This is enough to put you off using Nail Polish altogether isn't it?! Nail Polish makers have been under pressure for a number of years to reduce or eliminate toxic ingredients and many nail polish brands have become free of DBP, Toluene, Formaldehyde.
Do you always check that Nail Polish is 3 free?
Friday 21 October 2011
Ojon Damage Reserve Shampoo & Conditioner Review
I took part in the John Lewis Ojon Swapping Event last month. I swapped an empty bottle of shampoo for a full size duo set of Ojon Damage Reserve Restorative Shampoo and Damage Reserve Restorative Conditioner.
Both products have a slightly citrus smell and a little goes a long way with it being a rich formulation, I would only use this once a week. The Shampoo is a golden gel texture fortified with pure Ojon oil, nature's golden elixir, wheat protein and creamy coconut which transforms into a rich lather to repair damaged hair. The shampoo promises to hydrate, restore healthy hair, smooths cuticles and unwinds tangles to prevent breakage.
The conditioner is a concentrated balm that doesn't sit on the surface, it surrounds dry, brittle hair with nourishing Ojon oil, anti oxidant-rich Brazilian Buriti Oil and Murumuru Butter. This helps to seal in vital moisture and create the perfect buffer against daily damage. The duo is lovely to use but I would only recommend this to people with dry/damaged hair and would only use to once a week as it is a rich formula. Although the products are pricey, you need the smallest amount as they are so concentrated so they will last a long time.
I would definitely recommend the Ojon Damage Reserve Treatment, you can read my review here. This treatment is quite rich and you only need to use half a teaspoon, I would only recommend using once a week or fortnight and after experimenting by leaving the treatment on over night - I found that it left my hair lank and greasy. So I only use this treatment once a week and leave this on for 30 minutes to an hour which leaves my hair super soft and shiny. I also find my hair more manageable and I don't need to use any heat to style my hair as it stays smooth even leaving hair to dry naturally.
Ojon Damage Reserve Shampoo & Conditioner cost £20 each and are available from John Lewis, Boots, & House of Fraser. Have you tried Ojon? What were your thoughts?
Both products have a slightly citrus smell and a little goes a long way with it being a rich formulation, I would only use this once a week. The Shampoo is a golden gel texture fortified with pure Ojon oil, nature's golden elixir, wheat protein and creamy coconut which transforms into a rich lather to repair damaged hair. The shampoo promises to hydrate, restore healthy hair, smooths cuticles and unwinds tangles to prevent breakage.
The conditioner is a concentrated balm that doesn't sit on the surface, it surrounds dry, brittle hair with nourishing Ojon oil, anti oxidant-rich Brazilian Buriti Oil and Murumuru Butter. This helps to seal in vital moisture and create the perfect buffer against daily damage. The duo is lovely to use but I would only recommend this to people with dry/damaged hair and would only use to once a week as it is a rich formula. Although the products are pricey, you need the smallest amount as they are so concentrated so they will last a long time.
I would definitely recommend the Ojon Damage Reserve Treatment, you can read my review here. This treatment is quite rich and you only need to use half a teaspoon, I would only recommend using once a week or fortnight and after experimenting by leaving the treatment on over night - I found that it left my hair lank and greasy. So I only use this treatment once a week and leave this on for 30 minutes to an hour which leaves my hair super soft and shiny. I also find my hair more manageable and I don't need to use any heat to style my hair as it stays smooth even leaving hair to dry naturally.
Ojon Damage Reserve Shampoo & Conditioner cost £20 each and are available from John Lewis, Boots, & House of Fraser. Have you tried Ojon? What were your thoughts?
Magic Hair Pill to Stop Hair Going Grey?
Grey Hair could be a thing of the past? |
Do you embrace grey hair? Or cover grey hair with hair colour?
Organic Pharmacy Toxin-Free Nail Polishes
Those worried about chemical nasties will be pleased to hear that Organic Pharmacy have created a new range of entirely toxin-free nail polishes. That means they are 3 free from DBP, Toluene and Formaldehyde and no nasty smell - hurray! They come in a range of 29 colours ranging from classic pinks and reds, to brights and metallics. They promise to be fast-drying and give a glossy finish.
The Nail Polishes will be priced at £9.99 and are available from The Organic Pharmacy. Do you hate the smell of nail polish?
Thursday 20 October 2011
Mary Portas & House of Fraser
Mary unveiled 'Pret a Portas' at Oxford Street House of Fraser last week as a new shopping experience. She considers the over-40 age group under-catered for on the high street so has designed this range with this in mind. Mary has been involved in every aspect of the shop: from the fashion design, to the exceptional service, to the shop design and models. The essential 7 pieces is the classic items you need as part of a capsule wardrobe that will never date: the pencil skirt, the white shirt, the tailored jacket etc.
Armery |
Polka Dot Tights |
There are a few of my favourites from the collection:
No Brainer Dress part of the 7 Piece 'Capsule Wardrobe' Collection £135 |
Animal Print Shift Dress £150 |
Jersey Wrap Slinkly Drape Dress £220 (reminds me of a Victoria Beckham Style) |
Slouch Animal Jacquard Knit £85 |
Tucker Retro Print Silk Dress £225 |
Look out for the Mary's shop (you can't miss it with the mannequins in statement bright orange wigs!) at the Oxford Street Store and Online. I can imagine that the shops will be popping up in stores nationwide in no time.
Nails Inc Limited Edition Special K Nail Polish
Nails Inc Special K Polish |
For your chance of winning simply enter a unique code found on all promotional packs of Special K online here. If your one of the lucky winners you soon could be munching on your breakfast cereal and admire your perfectly polished Red talons. Good Luck!
TOWIE launches Perfume 'Dazzle' & Aftershave 'Be Reem'
TOWIE Fragrance Launch |
Dazzle Perfume |
Be Reem Aftershave |
Wednesday 19 October 2011
Primark A/W Limited Edition Range
Chain Crepe Shorts £17 |
Cream and Gold Shimmer Dress with tie £17 |
Fur (fake) trimmed Kimono £30 |
Satin Blouse £10 |
Satin Palazzo Trousers £16 |
TOWIE Lydia Bright Opens Vintage Shop Bella Sorella
Lydia is definitely my favourite The Only Way is Essex (TOWIE) Star with her quirky style and vintage love for retro prints, maxi dresses, and 60's inspired make up looks. There's no surprise to hear that Lydia opened up her first shop yesterday - which seems to be an on-going trend with the TOWIE gang. Lydia has opened up 'Bella Sorella' boutique with help of her sister Georgia and her family.
Lydia Bright |
You can find Bella Sorella on Loughton High Street, Essex. I am sure she will follow suit of Minnies Boutique and eventually sell online too - watch this space....
Product Rave: Cowshed Hand Cream
I love everything about the Cowshed brand: their quirky product names, the lovely packaging, the gorgeous scents and most of all the fact they only use organic natural ingredients. Their product range are free from parabens, petrochemicals and sulphates and are suitable for vegetarians. I have enjoyed using their bath soaks and body lotions for years and I would love to try more of the range. The hand cream won 'Best Hand Cream' at the 2011 ELLE Beauty Awards and full size costs £16. You can check out the hand cream and their whole range of pampering products here http://www.cowshedonline.com/ and save 20% entering the code 'INT20'.
What are your favourite Cowshed products? What 'Cow' would you describe yourself as? I am either Lazy Cow or Knackered Cow depending on my mood ;)
Tuesday 18 October 2011
Free Tickets to The Yoga Show
One Day this will be me! |
For those of you in London 'The Yoga Show' event is on next weekend (28th, 29th & 30th October) at Olympia. Tickets are £12 but you lucky readers can get a free ticket by visiting here and filling in the form entering the code 'YOGA11CASH' - your tickets will be emailed to you. You must remember to bring ID on the day to prove your name and address.
For more information and to download a free programme to see what is on you can visit their website. Let me know if you manage to get tickets or are going :)
Black XS - Be A Rockstar!
Paco Rabanne Black XS and Universal Music are partnering up to create a musical platform, Be A Rockstar, www.be-a-rockstar.com.which offers users exclusive musical content, a huge catalogue of artists and the opportunity to step into the shoes of a rockstar.
Black XS Fragrances are letting you "go backstage" to discover the more intimate live moments with energetic groups, such as Cold War Kids, Two Door Cinema Club and Kaiser Chiefs (who I went to Uni with!!). The Black XS Off Shows will consist of nine episodes featuring exclusive content and intimate moments with the bands, and the series will be shown by the end of 2011 on Be A Rockstar as well as on the Black XS Youtube Channel (http://www.youtube.com/BlackXSfragrances).
Have you ever imagined what being a Rockstar would be like? Well now is your chance, and you can win some great prizes too! You can create your own Rock Star experience with your webcam, sing your favourite song, sign autographs for fans and have them scream your name via the interactive video application. To live your rock 'n roll dream, visit www.be-a-rockstar.com/uk/experience.
I wish I could sing...well I can but badly! Have you got a singing talent? Or do you live a rockstar lifestyle?
Visit www.be-a-rockstar.com for more information or check out www.pacorabanne.com or the Black XS Facebook page here.
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Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Jasminora Fragrance
GUERLAIN is launching the new Aqua Allegoria Jasminora fragrance nationwide from 5 June. The new edition of the Aqua Allegoria, which first launched back in 1999, contains top notes of Calabrian jasmine and white flowers, followed by cyclamen, lily-of-the-valley, bergamot and galbanium. The final notes of the new scent are composed of amber and white musk. The new Aqua Allegoria Jasminora will be available at Guerlain stockists including Debenhams, Harrods and House of Fraser priced at £35.50 for 75ml.
Monday 17 October 2011
Can Fish Spa Treatments Spread Disease ?
I have only had one Fish Pedicure Treatment and it was an experience! (I will do a full review if anyone is interested - let me know in the comments) At the time I questioned how hygienic it was since there were a few DEAD FISH floating at the top of the tank. I am not overly keen on feet at the best of times and didn't like the idea of putting my feet in a tank full of water (and nibbling fish!) that other people's feet had shared, however, salons say that they use UV Lit tanks to filter the water and keep them clear of disease.
Since then, I have been disgusted by reading several articles about how these fish pedicures can spread diseases as hygiene levels are below standard in some salons and the water is not regularly changed in the tanks. Experts are worried that this latest beauty craze can spread infection and disease rapidly which has prompted a health warning and The Health Protection Agency are investigating. The treatment has already been banned in 14 USA States.
Today I was horrified to see that the front page of The Sun Newspaper reads that this Fish Spa Treatment can spread Hepatitis C and HIV Viruses! Have you had a Fish Spa Treatment? What were your thoughts? Let me know below if you would like to read my experience or link me to yours if you have a review!
Since then, I have been disgusted by reading several articles about how these fish pedicures can spread diseases as hygiene levels are below standard in some salons and the water is not regularly changed in the tanks. Experts are worried that this latest beauty craze can spread infection and disease rapidly which has prompted a health warning and The Health Protection Agency are investigating. The treatment has already been banned in 14 USA States.
Front Page of The Sun |
Monday Manicure: Revlon Peachy
REVLON Peachy Top Speed Polish - One Coat! |
This shall be a new feature to Perfectly Polished: Monday Manicure whereby I shall showcase my favourite nail polish or nail effect of the week after requested for more NOTD posts. I am planning to do some updated Nail Tutorials on how to do your own Gel Nails at home and possibly some more Nail Art tutorials!
Today's Monday Manicure of choice is Revlon Top Speed Fast Dry Nail Polish in 'Peachy' a lovely coral pink shade. This new range of polishes from Revlon are brilliant if your pushed for time and don't have a spare 30 minutes to wait for your polish to properly dry. The Top Speed patented formula delivers amazingly quick colour, with a built-in topcoat that rises to the surface for a glossy, ultra smooth manicure that sets in 60 seconds! The new ColorPrecise brush ensures even, smooth, salon quality application every time.
Revlon Peachy costs £6.49 and is available from www.boots.com and www.revlon.com
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