Nails Inc Lucky Dip!!

As I posted in my Nails Inc post, Nails Inc are known to have "Lucky Dips" where you receive a few randomly chosen products at a crazily discounted price...

They're having a sale today ONLY! Where you can get 6 coloured nail varnishes for £15 + £3.95 P&P.

They tell you 2 of the shades you will receive, and the other 4 are randomly chosen.

http://www.nailsinc.com/nailpolish/lucky-dip-6-polishes-for-only-15/889/ - Check it out ladies! Too good to miss! :)

JayElle x

Blog Update Description

Bonjourno!

When I had the initial concept of starting a blog, I figured I’d make it a beauty blog…reviews etc of products I own, purchase and lust after. But then I realised that I don’t make enough money to keep buying enough make-up that I can review for you…so that was never going to work. You’d get an ourburst of posts just after payday, and then nothing for the rest of the month!

So…whilst the blog’s primary focus is going to be beauty/make-up related…if I think of something worth writing about (you might not necessarily agree with me J) then I’ll fire it in here for you all to peruse and hopefully enjoy!

Once I have a few more posts, and a few more followers/subscribers…if you spot a particular type of post that I do that you want to see more/less of then please let me know so I can keep you guys happy!

JayElle x

"Weight Loss" Dresses

As promised, I’ve dug out some pics of my “weight loss” dresses that I mention in my last post.

The first one is just such a gorgeous colour! I love coral, it’s so summery and bright and such a happy colour! I got this from New Look, where it’s still on sale for £9.99. Well worth it if you ask me!

And the second one, I spotted on the Dorothy Perkins website, I wasn’t sure if it was hideously ugly, or stunningly gorgeous. I either loved it or hated it, either way I needed to buy it! So I did, and I absolutely adore it now. Even more so because it’s a size 12 (and not a very forgiving one!!) and it fits me J I think I got this in a sale, for around £8 a couple of months ago?

I freakin' love dresses!! Does anyone know of any cute dresses in store for summer?

JayElle x

Weight Loss Shenanigans :D

I needed to blog about this - I'm too excited!!

I've basically been on a diet/health kick since mid February.

I used to be a size 10 (not that I can really remember those days, but I do have some clothes to prove it!) a few years ago. Then I got an office job, got myself into a relationship and 3 years on, I was a size 18!

I decided this needed to change for my 21st birthday so I took up my little health kick.

My diet looks like:

Breakfast - 300cals (normally Special K with semi skimmed, or some porridge)

Snack - 100cals

Lunch - 200cals (Weight Watchers soup and some cracker breads, or cous cous, salad etc)

Snack - 100cals

Dinner - 400cals (varies greatly, but always with a huge portion of steamed veg

Snack - 100cals (maybe a cheeky Weight Watchers choccie biccie)

I also drink about 2.5l of water every day, and I run 3 times a week. I'm building up to a 10k in October :)

And in 8 weeks, I've lost 19lbs (1 stone, 5lbs and I'm ecstatic!!!)

I've bought a couple of dresses in sizes 10 and 12...I'll post some pics later, to slim into for summer and they already fit me! I tried one on earlier, when I bought it, it wouldn't come past my muffin top, let alone zip up! Now it fits perfectly. I couldn't be happier!

I want to lose another 10lbs before the end of May, and then another stone by the end of July and then I feel like I'll be at a much healthier weight. Size 10 here I come!

Is anyone else dieting for summer? Any hints or tips you can give me?

JayElle x

Nails Inc Giveaway!!

So....given that I feel like I'm still talking to myself (haha I suppose I did only start this blog on Saturday) I'd like to shamelessly give some Nails Inc varnishes away to gain some followers!

So if you'd like to win either Hans Road or Parsons Green (see my last Nails Inc post for pics and info) please stay tuned...

To be in with a chance of winning:

• You need to subscribe to my little blog
• Leave my a comment on this post letting me know which of the two colours you'd like to receive
• Give me one piece of feedback about my blog. Perhaps you have a blog yourself and have some tips on how I can turn this into a must-read? Or you just have some insightful hints and tips on what kinds of posts I could do? etc
• Remember to leave me your email address in the comment so I can contact you if you are a winner!
• Unfortunately, I'm only going to have this open to residents of the UK so that I can post easily.
• If you win, I'll send you an email, you have 24 hours to reply to me with your shipping details, if I don't receive a reply, I will choose another winner .

The giveaway will open as soon as this post is up, and I'll close it on Friday 13th May at midday. My favourite 2 pieces of advice/feedback who want the two different polishes will win.

Good Luck!!

JayElle x

Nails Inc Love Affair

Let's just get the obvious point out of the way, I LOVE Nails Inc!

I only started collecting their polishes late last year, so my collection is pretty minimal. But I've never seen another formula like them!

My nails are really oily so when I paint my nails, the polish lifts off almost straight away :( Does this happen to anyone else? Does anyone have any tips on how to prevent this? (It really bugs me!) But I notice this a heck of a lot less with Nails Inc.

Nails Inc have a very creamy formula that applies well, the brush is a good size, I can't stand the really little ones that make your nail polish apply really streakily because you have to apply it in about 10 strokes!! And the colour range is fab.

Polishes can be found at www.nailsinc.com and most of the polishes retail for around £11. I know this is a little pricey, so I'd highly recommend getting one of their gorgeous collections so you can try a few out for a lower individual price. I'm really lusting after the Rainbow Collection :)

Or...they do have these pick and mix sales every now and again where you pay £10 + £3.95 shipping, and you get 4 colours chosen at random, plus a base or top coat. Amazing value! If you subscribe to their mailing list, you'll receive an email on the day they're going to do the sale. (The sales usually only last one day)

Enough rambling...here are some piccies of my little collection :)

In the first photo, starting from the black near the top, we have....

1. London Nights (a gorgeous black shade)

2. Hans Road (a pearlescent pink/coral shade)

3. Parsons Green (a lovely pearlescent light pink shade)

4. Warwick Avenue - haha reminds me of the Duffy song!! (stunning baby pink colour, looks lovely and natural on the nail)

5. Hampstead Heath (I'm not sure how to describe this shade? It's like a wine red?)

6. Jermyn Street (favourite Nails Inc colour of all time!! Stunning greige colour)

7. Chesham Street (gorgeous dark blue based colour, with purple and green shots through it, changes colour as the light hits it - love!)

8. Saville Row (Lovely muted purple colour)

9. Elizabeth St Caviar (haven't worn this one yet, but looks a tad lighter and more white-based version of Warwick Avenue)

10. Chelsea Bridge UV Topcoat (lovely topcoat to keep your nails gorgeous for longer)

Hope you guys check this fab brand out if you haven't already :)

JayElle x

A Little About Me

So...although right now I'm the only one reading my blog (it's lonely over here! - if anyone stumbles across my little blog, please leave me a comment so I know there's someone out there and I'm not just talking to myself!!) I thought I should give you a little info about me, without me having to be too creative. So I found some questions on a website, and have taken out some of the slightly lame ones, here you go...snoop away :D

How old are you? - I'm 21

Favourite make-up brand? - Budget - NYX, (Slightly More) High-End - Benefit

What are you listening to right now? - I've been listening to Clare Maguire's album this morning. Loving it so much!

Whats your favourite number? - 13

What was the last thing you ate?- A 9calorie jelly pot. I'm on a diet :(

If you were a crayon what color would you be? - I'd be one of those ace multi-coloured ones. (They do exist, look em up!)

How is the weather right now? - Pretty miserable. But I do live in Northern Scotland, so that's to be expected!

Do you have a significant other? - Not at the moment

Favourite TV show? - I don't watch much TV, I can't get involved in a series as I'll end up missing episodes here and there. But I've got Family Guy, The O.C, One Tree Hill and Hellcats all on my laptop and I watch them all the time!

Siblings?- I have 2 older sisters :D

Height? - 5'3"

Hair color? - Naturally it's an ashy-kinda-brown. But at the moment, it's Mahogany

Eye Color?- Dark Brown

Do you wear contacts? - Yes

Favorite Holiday? - Got to be Christmas!

What was the last movie you watched? - Burlesque - Loved it!

Chocolate or Vanilla?- Both, and Strawberry, and Mint Choc Chip :)

What books are you reading?- I've recently gotten into Jodi Piccoult's books and can't recommend them enough! She writes really touching stories that touch on moral dilemmas. I recommend The Pact and My Sister's Keeper.

Piercings? - Just my ears. I'm a wimp and can't get anything else done or I'll cry!

Butter, Plain or Salted popcorn?- These food questions are making me hungraay - I'd say cinema sweet popcorn.

Right-handed or Left-handed? - Right handed

How many pillows do you sleep with? - 4, is that a lot?

Post me your replies to the above questions and let me know all about you :)

JayElle x

The Inspiration - Youtube Gurus

First off, I feel like I need to point out that I do not work in the make-up or beauty industry (I wish!) so all of my opinions are those of an amateur. If you want a really experienced view on a product or brand, I'm afraid you'll need to look elsewhere! (Sorry!)

I haven't always been so obsessed with make-up, my collection has really only started to blow up since I started watching tutorials/reviews etc on Youtube. So I'd like to pay homage to those Youtubers that ignited and fueled my on-going obsession with make-up and thank/blame them for where I am now - really skint and beginning my own blog! :)

1. Leesha (Youtube - xsparkage, Blog - xsparkage.com)

I think I was about 18 or 19 when I first spotted one of Leesha's videos, I was going out for a few drinks and didn't know what make-up to do. I went on Youtube and searched "make-up tutorial" and one of her vids popped up. She is well known for bright and beautiful looks, so I was far too scared to try anything she posted at the time. But I was mesmerised by her love of make-up and what she could do. So I ended up sitting watching video after video of hers until I was really late for my night out and my friends were all really annoyed (sorry guys!!). To this day, I still watch all of her new vids with the same captivation and check her blog every day for new posts! (haha stalker much?!)

2. Julie (Youtube - JulieG713)

Not long after Leesha sparked my true interest in make-up, I came across the lovely Julie. With her lovely smiley face, and her gorgeous hair (go check her out, she has the nicest hair ever!) I developed a serious girl crush! She clearly has such a passion for what she does, and loves each and every one of her fans. And she creates such simple-to-achieve yet stunning looks and never fails to deliver. She does some awesome nail tutorials too, but I really don't have a steady enough hand to re-create them!! Lol!

There are lots of other make-up gurus on Youtube, who share their passion for make-up and beauty with all of us. And I'm sure there are others that I have been watching, I'll edit this post when I think of them. But Leesha and Julie are the first Gurus I came across, and my bank manager hates them for the dramatic increase in my spending online! :)

JayElle x

My First Post - Eeeeep!

Hiya Girls (and Guys!)

I've been reading make-up blogs obsessively for the last year or so, and have decided to participate actively and create my own! Only fair right?!

Join me as I spend waaay too much money on new make-up and beauty products, much to my parents' criticism and dismay :D

Also, if any of you bloggers have any hints/tips/advice/comments/criticism on how to improve my blog, please feel free to leave me a comment or drop me an email. I'd be glad of any help!

JayElle x