Seven Musthave Fall Nail Colours featuring Essie, Leighton Denny & O.P.I

Here in the UK we are fully into Fall and I am in the mood for deep fall nail colours, so I thought I'd share with you a few of my favourite colours that are big on the high street to take you through Fall and into Winter.

 

1. Nails Inc Baker Street - A True Cobalt Blue

 

2. O.P.I -  Metallic for Life - Glittery Rocking Black

 

3.Leighton Denny Amazing Grey on it's own and with Essie Matte About You on Top

 

4. O.P.I  - The Living Daylights - A Gorgeous Autumnal mix of Glitter

5. Essie Dive Bar - A Petrol mix of Greens & Blues

 

6. Leighton Denny - Leading Lilac - A Muddy Grey Purple

 

7. Essie Recessionista - A Deep Muddy Red/Fuchsia

 

NYX Eyeshadow Base with Pearl Review & Photo's

I have been really keen to try one of the NYX Eye shadow bases, as I knew they were a great base for any vibrant eye shadow to apply over the top and are similar to the NYX Jumbo Eye Pencils.

The packaging says it is 'For 100x brightening effect' and 'set's base camp for true stay on, stay put, long eye shadow colours!'

 'Maximize the intensity, longevity and unashamed brilliance of your eye shadow statements with our eye shadow primer pots. Each of the three NYX Eye Shadow Bases for vibrant, pearl or neutral tones—creates a smooth canvas for colour, increases its durability and prevents fallout.'
Is how it is described on the NYX Website www.nyxcosmeticsstore.co.uk
  

As eye primers go I am a big fan as they intensify the shadow colour, have longevity and they help grip the shadow well.

These come in White, White Pearl and Skin Tone.
Packaging

This comes in a clear plastic pot with a white lid. It contains 7g's of product, whereas the Bobbi Brown Long -Wear Cream Shadow only has 3.5g of product. NYX Products are also hypoallergenic, cruelty free and recyclable.

Texture
This feels like a lightweight cream which is silky and smooth in texture and not heavy on the eye at all.

Coverage
This covered the eye well and is buildable; it blends out with no build up or flaking on the eye.

Application
I used a MAC 242 to apply the base, but you can also use your finger to apply and blend. I felt the product applied really well to the eye and when applying the eyeshadow on top, it adhered better than not using a base or primer at all, it made the shadow pop and showed it's true colour.

Longevity
The longevity of the product was great, I had no creasing and my eyeshadow stayed in place all day still showing the shadow's true colour with no dullness.

Price
This is a snip at only £5 such great value for such a large amount of product whereas Bobbi Brown Long -Wear Cream Shadow is £18 for half the product which essentially does the same job.

Final Thought
This is defiantly worth every penny as it has a light weight consistency and great staying power. It also helps maximise shadow pigment and is amazing value for money which makes this is a must have for any staple make-up bag! I would love to see NYX come out with a selection of Coloured Eyeshadow Bases next.

 I award this product 4.5 out of 5.

Get it here! http://www.nyxcosmeticsstore.co.uk/acatalog/ESB_-_Eyeshadow_Base.html
 

NOTD - The Living Daylights from the James Bond Collection by O.P.I

Nail Polish Colour of the Week has to go to the new glitter polish 'The Living Daylights' from the James Bond Collection created by O.P.I to celebrate the release of the new film.

 

This glitter is a perfect Fall mix of Rose Gold, Jade & Gold chunky glitter that looks perfect on its own or under any of this season's hot Fall Colours!

 

September Beauty Favourites 2012 featuring NYX Mega Shine Lip Gloss and Nails Inc. Baker Street

1. NYX Mega Shine Lip Gloss in Nude Peach

This is the first lip gloss I have tried from Nyx and I love it! This smells like sweets, the colour is gorgeous and it is really moisturising on the lips.

2. Nails Inc in Baker Street

This colour is unlike anything I have ever seen before, as seen on Beyonce, this is a true crème finish royal blue and is stunning on the nails!

3. The Body Shop Shea Body Butter

This is one of my all-time favourite night time body butters to apply, the texture is so luxurious and really makes the body feel hydrated from top to toe. I also love the comforting smell of the Shea.

4. MAC Lipstick in Cherish

This lipstick I bought a while ago to use for weddings, but just recently I have loved wearing it for the perfect nude lip and is stunning with a gloss on top to finish it off.

5. Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation

I did a review on this recently comparing it to the Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua, I love both of these foundation's but have been using this more lately for a cheaper alternative at the weekends.

6. St Tropez Everyday Body Moisturiser in Medium Dark

I rediscovered this when it came free with a magazine a couple of months ago, this was one of my most loved fake tan brands until the fake tan market exploded and I ended up trying alot of new innovative tan brands. I have really fell in love with this again because it's great for everyday use just to give you that glow with no streaks and it has a gorgeous scent to it.

My Full Foundation Routine featuring Chanel, Nars & MAC

1. Benefit The Porefessional - I use this around my nose, forehead and lips with my fingers to cover pores and make my lipstick last longer.

2. Urban Decay Primer Potion Original - I apply to the eyelids and under the eye.

3. Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua in B20 - Make sure you shake this well, I then apply a pea sized amount to the back of my hand and take Brush 1 to buff the product into the skin. I wet Sponge 2 and pat over the skin to finish the foundation off and give a flawless finish.

4. Ben Nye Concealer Wheel - This is applied around the eyes and under the brow bone with my finger.

5. YSL Touche Eclat - I use my ring finger to pat this into a V shape around the eyes.

6. Mac Mineralize Skinfinsh Natural in Medium Dark - With Brush 3 I apply this all over the face to set my Foundation. I use Brush 6 to blend out everything evenly.

7. Nars Laguna Bronzer - Brush 4 is used to contour the bronzer around the face and Brush 5 is used to take the bronzer down onto the neck and décolleté.

8. Mac Blush in Peony Petal - I take this blush onto the apples of the cheeks and up towards the top of the ear using Brush 7, this is then blended out with Brush 6.

 1. Real Techniques Buffing Brush

2. Mac Pro Performance Sponge

3. Mac 167SE

4. Laura Gellar Retractable Powder Brush

5. Crown Chisel Powder Brush

6. Royal & Langnickel Kubuki Brush

7. Mac 168SE

NPCOTW - Nail Polish Colour of the Week!

 

I've really liked the sandwich effect of glitter polishes lately and Nails Inc have bought out a cute a sprinkles range which creates the Jelly Sandwich Nail Trend. I love this pink combo called Topping Lane from Nails Inc and it is defiantly my Nail Polish Colour of the Week!

 

I will be doing a full review on the Nails Inc Sprinkles Special Effects Collection coming soon!

NPCOTW - Nail Polish Colour of the Week!

As the night's get darker and Summer draws to a close, I wanted to make the most of having bright nails before Winter sets in and I think about Fall/Winter Nail Trends.

 

 I decided to team a beautiful Acid Yellow by Barry M, with Essie's Flirty Fuchsia and finish of the ring finger with a bit of bling from Nails Inc in Princes Arcade.