Birthday beauty gifts

Here are some snaps of what I got for my birthday this year - my list was basically made up of makeup so its no surprise that I mainly got makeup. 

Ted Baker makeup bag

For all these years I have managed with flimsy little canvas makeup bags which I have got as freebies. I have never owned anything sturdy or that fill fit more than a couple of mascaras and small eyeshadow palettes in. So I am excited to use this one and love the bright pink colour.

Maybelline Eye Studio Lasting Drama Gel Liner

I have been having problems with my liquid eyeliner (Max Factor's Glide and Define), namely that I complete one lined eye and I go to do the over one and not much liquid comes out. So I wanted something that would come out of a jar so you can control the intensity of the colour.

Nars Orgasm Blush

This is a firm favourite of mine, its such a gorgeous pink, shimmery blusher and makes you look healthy and radiant. I think its one of those products that once you've tried you can't ever go back to using anything else. Also Kourtney Kardashian is a fan of this blusher!

Urban Decay NAKED palette 

This is a firm favourite with beauty bloggers and I can see why, with a mixture of natural and bold shades this palette can take you from day to night. It is loved by celebrities such as Millie Mackintosh from Made in Chelsea and acclaimed beauty blogger Tanya Burr.

If there are any beauty products that YOU can recommend me that please drop me a comment below or tweet me @Fearon91. What are your favourites? 

MY TOP 10 SUMMER NAIL COLOURS

Pastel hues and light blues for summer...

From left to right: Ciaté paint pots vernis à angles in bon bon, Revlon SCENTED PARFUMÉ in Grapefruit Fizz, Barry M NP (number 140), Revlon COLORSTAY LONGWEAR NAIL ENAMEL in BARE BONES (number 300), MAYBELLINE EXPRESS FINISH in FLASH COSMIC (number 840), Barry M MINT GREEN (number 304), Barry M Blueberry I/C (number 306), Maybelline FOREVER STRONG PRO in FLAMINGO PINK (number 170, Barry M Boots (Limited edition), Max Factor MINI NAIL POLISH in Soft Toffee.

 

Its summertime = time to give your nails a FRESH new makeover:

Think light pastel tones, nudes, with some glitter thrown in for good measure!

Invest in some new nail varnish and you'll be dreaming of those long summer breezy nights with pastel tones to add a spring to your step...

Natural nude tones are definitely IN...in summer you want your short shorts and barely there tops to stand out as well as your nails...

Use your nails to compliment your outfit not contradict it! Think barely-there-chic!

 

Some particular favourites of mine...

• Revlon's SCENTED PARFUME in Grapefruit fizz - this nail varnish with its scented summery smell is the perfect compliment to your glass of bucks fizz! Its light, pink, sparkly and fabulous. TOP TIP: apply three coats or more to get an alluring glittery shine.

• Revlon's COLORSTAY LONGWEAR NAIL ENAMEL in BARE BONES: this nail varnish does what it says - it IS longer lasting than your average nail varnish. Plus it comes out in a lovely natural nude colour. (SEE BELOW).

• MAYBELLINE EXPRESS FINISH in FLASH COSMIC - so sparkly and shimmery. This nail varnish can be worn simply on its on or layered over another plain colour to jazz up your ordinary nail colour. TOP TIP: apply MAYBELLINE FOREVER STRONG in FLAMINGO PINK and then layer FLASH COSMIC over it. Apply extra coats of FLASH COSMIC for that extra glittery effect.

• Barry M Blueberry - a classic, whatever season! This pastel blue always freshens up my nails, leaving them feeling chic and as fresh as a blueberry!

SUBTLE SUMMER NAILS = SORTED!