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Tuesday, 22 October 2013

Thursday: Treat Yourself

Thursday's posts will consist of me picking a beauty item/spa treatment/book/film/activity that is absolutely to die for. I'll choose something that will help to relax and calm you and keep you going until the weekend! Every fashionista needs a rest and I'll give you a great idea on how to get one.

Treat Yourself To: Philosophy Vanilla Birthday Cake Shampoo, Shower Gel & Bubble Bath




















Autumn can be a stressful time - a new flurry of trends, going back to school, beginning to prepare for Christmas - it's enough to stress out even the calmest of fabulous women.  Here's a wonderful way to wind down and keep worry free, even if it is for a little while! This wonder product works as a bubble bath, shampoo and shower gel, so use it in anyway you like! My personal favourite would be to pour generously into a warm bubble bath, place various candles around the tub and listen to French music (Use the app 'tunein' for almost any radio station worldwide!), that's my favorite wind down.

I chose Vanilla birthday cake as your birthday is the most special day of the year right? The presents, the treats, the good food, the company. The day is all about you and making you happy and that's the same with relaxing time. This scent will drift your mind back to your favourite special days and fill your mind with good thoughts.

The people at Philosophy describe the product as 'delectable' and 'too sweet for words' with added benefits of

  1. Rich, moisturising lather
  2. Leaves your skin and hair feeling ultra soft
  3. Feels like your birthday everyday! 
Feeling as though you must get your hands on this irresistible product? Purchase now from Boots or Philosophy for only £14. 

I recommend picking up some candles while you're at it too to ensure maximum relaxation here are my 3 top picks...

1. Cath Kidston Set of 3 Blossom Scented Candles £16

 















How adorable are these sweet little, flower covered candles? The smell would be absolutely divine!  

2. Blissful Autumn Yankee Candle £8.39



















Isn't this wonderfully fitting for the current season? Imagine lying in the bathtub, surrounded by the scent of a vanilla birthday cake and then suddenly catching a sniff of a blissful Autumn day - absolutely perfect.  

3. Set Of Three Vanilla Scented Remote Control Candles £16

Wax LED Candles With Vanilla Scent And Remote Control Set Of 3

The candles are so cute and wonderfully safe, no fire hazards they're super child friendly, the beautiful glow will give a wondrously calming feel, you can order them from here

I hope you have enjoyed this post and that it inspires you to relax and take some time for yourself!
Love Dixie
:) xox

Wednesday: Woman-crush

Wednesday posts will consist of me picking a 'woman-crush' and analysing her look. Each week I will pick one of my icons and look at what she wears, research her beauty secrets and show you how you can recreate her style with a few essentials. I will also consider taking requests for this post so email me with any ideas of a 'woman-crush' at perfect-that-pout@hotmail.co.uk 

Woman-crush: Kim Kardashian

To kick start this new style of post I had to choose my biggest inspiration, no debate it's Miss Kim Kardashian! I have been extremely inspired by her for a number of years and not just the way she dresses. I adore her fabulous style, her flawless make-up, her sleek hair and her glamorous accessories. Not only am I inspired by her but her whole family offer inspiration for my style and I'm constantly incorporating their looks into my own; I'm all for taking inspiration but it's important to be yourself too!

The first step in taking inspiration from an icon is by looking at what they wear, here is a collage of outfits and beauty styles by Kim that have particularly inspire me...



The next step is to realize what it is that I love about these things so here's a closer analysis of an outfit and a make up look that I adore...

I love this outfit for so many different reasons, its included so many aspects of fashion that I love and is one image that I have based my style around. To start off with I love the colour palette - black & gold, very simplistic, very chic. I like that she has paired a very simple black vest with a fitted blazer as it is very minimalist but also effortlessly gorgeous. I like the silhouette of the blazer as it is shapely and flattering. I adore her leather trouser (I bought a very similar pair from H&M) they're very modern and extremely fierce. I like her shoes as they are edgier than a pair of black pumps, they also add personality to her outfit, She has accessorized this look well with an oversized, black tote bag which can hold all of her essentials and completes the look. I like her large black sunglasses as they offer mystery to the ensemble. Finally I love that she threw on a simple gold chain, it is a point of interest as it is a pop of colour and is also quite an elegant touch as it brightens the outfit. This is an outfit that could be worn out shopping, to college or for a lunch date with a friend. It screams sophistication, edginess and style. It's a simple outfit to create that ensures a large impact.


Kim tries out a wonder of new trends (and rocks each and every one of them) but my absolute favourite is her usual smokey eye and nude lip look. This is Kim Kardashian trade mark and its flawless. First of all her skin is perfect, she has a flawless base to begin with and her skins appears to glow. Her blusher and bronzer play an important part in her look as they give her bone structure definition and show of those gorgeous cheek bones. Her eyes are perfectly lined here and the abundance of lashes give a flirty, feminine look. Her large brown eyes are complemented wondrously by her perfectly matched eye shadow, She keeps her eyebrows simple and light, this is often something people get wrong as they make them too dark but Kim knows to keep them simple and allow them to frame her face beautifully. She keeps her lips nude in order to draw attention to the eyes and cheeks which has a very sophisticated feel to it. Finally she uses highlighter to accentuate key features such as her nose and cheekbones.

Next it's time for some research, it's important to look up things advice given by your icon as it's likely they've shared interesting secrets and tips about fashion and beauty. Here are my favourite tips that Miss Kardashian has shared...

1. Take off your Make Up
This is an important tip as taking your make up off each night allows your skin to breathe. By leaving it on you will block your pores and this can cause unwanted spots. Kim likes to use Neutrogena Make Up Remover Cleansing Towelettes in Night Calming













2. Create Contours
Kim's cheekbones are a focal point of her face due to how gorgeous they are. Her bone structure appears flawless, you can achieve this by using Kim's clever contouring trick. Start with foundation and then apply your powder. Next apply concealer all over you cheeks, make a tree shape on your nose allow down your nose to be the trunk and where your nose meets your forehead the leaves, add a little concealer to your chin. Then using an egg shaped brush blend it all in. Now use a matte bronzer -Kim says important to use one without sparkle - and contour in a 3 shape either side of your face. Start on your cheek bones, work down to your chin and then up to your forehead. Kim's favourite bronzer is is Smashbox Bright Lights in Suntan Matte










3. Max Out Your Lashes
Kim believes that it is important to maximise your eyelashes and claims that her long lashes run in the family. She swears by Lancome Doll Lashes and MAC Zoom Fast Black Lash Mascara to create her full lash look. She says it's all about using different mascaras and taking your time when applying each mascara.



















4. Keep Your Nails Filed
Kim carries a nail file with her everywhere she goes as she says it's important that her nails are kept in a perfectly rounded square shape at all times. When having them manicured she often files them herself to get them just the way she likes them! Even claiming that she is 'OCD' about her nails!

5. Keep Skin Smooth
Finally Kim believes that keeping your skin smooth is a must. She heads to a Korean Spa in downtown LA in order to exfoliate and remove spray tan from her body which keeps her skin looking fresh and radiant.

Here are 3 purse-friendly beauty products essential for trying out Kim's look...

1. Lash extending Mascara

Max Factor Mascara Wild Mega Lash Black
Max Factor Mascara Wild Mega Lash Black £6.99 Superdrug

2. Matte Bronzer

Collection 2000 Bronze Glow Face & Body Bronzer Sunkissed
Collection 2000 Bronze Glow Face & Body Bronzer Sunkissed £3.99 Superdrug

3. Highlighter

Accessorize Shimmer Block Highlighter
Accessorize Shimmer Block Highlighter £6.95 Superdrug 

Finally here are my top 3 things you need to recreate her style in your everyday wardrobe..

1. Fitted blazer

$55 Dorothy Perkins



















2. Heels
















£20 New look 

3. Oversized bag

















£30 Pull & Bear 

I hope this post has inspired you and has given you insight into Kim Kardashian's style and how easy it is to incorporate it into your everyday look!
Love Dixie
:) xox

Sunday, 20 October 2013

Monday: Money-saver

Monday posts will consist of a product/garment/accessory that is such a bargain I simply can't refrain from telling the world! I'll post what it is, why I love it, how I'd wear it and how you can get your hands on it, enjoy! 

Money-Saver: Kim Kardashian - Kim Kardashian 30ml £13.75

Kim Kardashian Kim Kardashian Eau de Parfum Spray 30ml

This is one of Kim Kardashian's fragrances and I am obsessed! I've worked my way through two bottles since December last year and I adore it. It was released in 2009 and is constructed of 'luminous, sweet opening notes, intoxicating, floral middle notes and sensual, sexy aromas in the base.' 

I love this scent because it's so sweet and gorgeous. It's one of my favourite fragrances I've ever had! I find that a lot of fragrances can be too 'old' for me as I'm 16 and don't want to smell like I'm 60! This is a youthful, sweet perfume.

I'll wear this scent everywhere: College, Shopping, Out for dinner, out with my friends/boyfriend/family..anywhere. I've had a wonder of compliments on my fragrance from males & females, teenagers & adults - it's a wonderful scent for almost any age! 

You can buy this perfume from 'All beauty' a website which stocks all kinds of beauty brands for discounted prices. The link for the perfume is here:


The RRP is £22.95 however they're selling it for £13.75 I recommend you order now!

I hope you enjoyed this post!
Love Dixie
:) xox

New posts!

I've been completely slacking recently on posts and I have come up with a weekly list of things to blog about to keep me focused and producing more interesting posts! Here's a list of the things you can expect...

Monday: Money-saver
Tuesday: Trend Alert
Wednesday: Woman-crush
Thursday: Treat Yourself
Friday: Fierce Find
Saturday: Steal her style
Sunday: Sort out your wardrobe!

Each day I will create a post that is under the category of the titles above. I'm so excited to start producing these and I hope you're excited to read them!
Enjoy and stay fabulous!
Love Dixie
:) xox 

Thursday, 13 June 2013

Summer survival guide

The summer's here! That means days on the beach, tanning in the garden, chasing the ice-dream man, delicious BBQ's, fun outdoor parties, stunning summer weddings... The list goes on. Summer is my favourite season due to the bright coloured bikinis, the carefree vibe of clothing and that feeling of slipping on a brand new summer dress over sun-kissed skin. As a teenage girl I adore all the things that come with this wonderful season. Here's my guide to summer, enjoy!

Fashion & Beauty

It's important to be prepared for the season and even more important to look good whilst doing so! Here's a list of what I feel are absolute musts this season, 

Sunglasses













Cute dress















Short shorts















Bandeau/Bralet


















Hot bikini



















Lipgloss














Bright nail polish














Floral/fruity perfume

















Anklets

















Floral hair chain

















Dry/damaged hair shampoo & conditioner














Sorry the text has appeared a little blurry it says 'Dixieplumpixie 100% recommends I'm not going to bother showing other variations of shampoo and conditioner for dry and damaged hair. I give full marks to these beauties - expect a full review later!'

Music

During the summertime it's important to have a sweet playlist ready for whatever the occasion, whether it's to entertain you as you travel from one adventure to the next or to entertain all of your guests at a BBQ. I've complied a list of my favourite songs that have a guaranteed spot on my summer playlist, my music taste is not too mainstream so be warned there may be some odd ones in there! 

  1. All That Jazz - Glee version 
  2. American Boy - Estelle ft Kanye West
  3. The Baa Baa Song  - The Wombats 
  4. Baby Fratelli - The Fratellis
  5. Bad Kids - The Black Lips
  6. Cape Cod Kwassa - Vampire Weekend
  7. Chelsea Dagger - The Fratellis
  8. Countdown - Beyonce
  9. Dance Dance - Fall Out Boy
  10. Don't Leave Me (Ne Me Quitte Pas) - Regina Spektor
  11. A Heady Tale - The Fratellis
  12. Hey Porshce - Nelly 
  13. Hey Soul Sister - The Warblers
  14. Hit me with your best shot/One way or another mash up - Glee Cast
  15. Hold Me - Tom Odell
  16. I Love You, Ono - Stereo Total
  17. Ignition - R Kelly
  18. Last Time - Labrinth 
  19. Lolita - Lana Del Rey
  20. Look Out Sunshine - The Fratellis
  21. Love Song - Glee Version
  22. Moi Je Joue - Brigitte Bardot 
  23. Naive - The Kooks
  24. New Shoes - Paolo Nutini
  25. Ooh La - The Kooks
  26. Primadonna - Marina and The Diamonds
  27. Rhythm Of Love - Plain White T's 
  28. Ride - Lana Del Rey 
  29. Same Jeans - The View
  30. Summerboy - Lady Gaga
  31. Sweet Dispostion - The Temper Trap
  32. Teenage Dream - The Warblers
  33. Tell Him - Glee Version 
  34. Theme Park Blues - The Wombats
  35. This Ain't A Scene - Fall Out Boy
  36. This Is Love - Will.I.Am ft. Eva Simons
  37. This Is What Makes Us Girls - Lana Del Rey
  38. Trampolining - The Wombats 
  39. Twilight - Cover Drive
  40. Where Have You Been - Rihanna 
  41. Weightless - All Time Low
  42. You and I - Lady Gaga
  43. (You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Party) - Beastie Boys

Activities 

With such a long time off of school/college it's easy to get bored but with this list of things to do you'll never be bored. Why not try and do at least one of these a week so you'll have a fun-filled summer.

  1. Go to the beach with friends/family
  2. Have a shopping day 
  3. Get together with your best friends and enjoy a pamper day
  4. Host a BBQ
  5. Go to a music festival
  6. Have a camp out
  7. Visit a theme park
  8. Hold a movie night
  9. Hit the gym
  10. Try ice-skating
  11. Go bowling
  12. Have a picnic
  13. Visit London (Or your own capital city)
  14. Explore somewhere new with friends e.g. hop on the train and explore a new city 
  15. Organise a party (e.g. Bodyshop, jewelry etc.)
  16. Have a baking day 
  17. Visit cute little towns
  18. Go to an Ice-cream parlour
  19. Go to the zoo 
  20. Spend the day at a country park with friends/family 

This year my holidays are around 10 weeks instead of 6 as I've finished secondary school, I'm using this time to not only have a great social summer but to enhance my skills, why not try a new hobby? This year I'm going to:
  • Work out
  • Teach myself French
  • Learn to play the piano 
  • Write a novel (I'm currently on chapter 3) 
I hope you enjoyed this post!
Love Dixie
:) xox

Wednesday, 16 January 2013

January make up must haves!

This post will contain my must haves for this month, specifically tailored to the trends and requirements for January 2013...

My first must have product is the 'oh honey' set of Lashes from the Katy Perry lash collection, created by Eylure priced at £5.95



This is due to Spring/Summer trend 'Fluttery Lashes' as seen on the runway at Moschino, Giorgio Armani & Gucci











It is clear that huge lashes are used on a very natural colour palette, enhancing eyes and making the look more feminine. These Katy Perry lashes are perfect for giving your eyes an extra flutter. Stock up because this is going to be a huge trend!

My second Beauty product is the Liz Earle Brightening Treatment mask. £14.25

Brightening  Treatment Maskâ„¢
During the winter the cold, harsh weather can leave your skin dull and dreary. This treatment mask with revitalise your skin and give you a 'natural looking radiance' It does this through natural products such as camphor oil and toning witch hazel.This can be used morning, night or whenever you see fit. A definite must have for restoring your skin to it's full potential. 

My third must-have beauty poduct is the Undressed palette from MUA £4 


This bargain product is perfect for recreating the sixties make up trend as seen at Marc Jacbs & Louis Vuitton...












A neutral smokey eye with an abundance of eyeliner will perfect this sixties trend. Use lighter colours on your inner eye lid, then a slightly darker shade towards the outer corner with a very dark colour along the crease. Sweep the same dark colour out extending past your eye for a dramatic night time look. Don't forget to fully fill in your eyebrows too for a very sixties style look.

My fourth must-have beauty product are these twon nail polishes from OPI £11 each (prices vary depending on stockists)














This is due to the Spring/Summer trend approaching fast - two tone nails, as seen on runways at Phillip Lim, Roland Mouret and Tracy Reese...












The great thing about these colours I've chosen (Altar ego - Pale pink & Midnight in Moscow - Burgundy) is that these two polishes can be used in two other Spring Summer trends - Pale nails & Dark nails. By investing in two nail polishes you're set for 3 upcoming trends! Sounds like a good investment to me.

My fitfh must-have beauty product is the Barry M Lip Paint in Shocking Pink £4.49



This is in honour of the colour pop lip trend popping it's way on to the catwalk at Giles & Dries Van Noten












A bright pop of colour on your lips is a fabulous statement this season, wear with bright prints for an all over colour blast or with a simple monochrome look for a serious colour pop. This Barry M colour is perfect for recreating a catwalk trend for less. A very wise investment!

My Sixth must-have beauty product is the Juicy Couture perfume 'Couture La La' £34.50


This Juicy couture fragrance is the newest edition to the fragrance line and isn't it gorgeous! However, a fragrance shouldn't be bought by judgement on the bottle (but it is beautiful isn't it!) it's about the scent - This one's wonderful. It is a floral fruity scent and has a very feminine feel to it, that's just what you need after a Christmas of gingerbread scents. 

My seventh must-have beauty product is Frontcover's Black Kohl Pencil With Smudger £8.00



This season it's all about grungy eyeliner, as seen at Lanvin & Roberto Cavalli 












The best way to achieve this runway look is to take inspiration from these pictures. Sweep a thick line of Kohl pencil along your lower lash line and then smudge with the other end of the pencil - a perfect grunge look achieved in seconds!

My eighth must-have beauty product is Aussie's 3 Minute Miracle Re-constructor £4



This deep conditioner is perfect for resolving problems with dry hair. During the winter months hair can be left feel dry, dull and in need of help! This Aussie conditioner will help revitalize your gorgeous tresses and leave them looking wonderful again! At £4 for 250ml I'd say it's at least worth a try!

My ninth beauty must-have is MUA's professional Primer - £4

Make Up Academy Professional Primer

I have repurchased this product countless times, it's a miracle product! A current trend for Spring/Summer is a completely flawless complexion and using this primer, you're on your way! Take a look at these runway looks from Jil Sander



As you can see each of these models has a clear, flawless complexion. This is easily achieved with a primer and why blow all your cash on a high end one when MUA offers high end results at a fraction of the cost? It makes perfect sense to invest in this gorgeous primer. 

My final must-have beauty product is Collection 2000's Lock N Hold Lipgloss in shade 'Rock Steady'





















I chose this because I picked one up on Sunday and I adore it! I wear it over MUA's lipstick shade 14 - Bare and it looks gorgeous! For a simple neutral gloss, this is perfect. When you don't have a lot of time, slip this on your lips and your pout is perfected! 

I hope you enjoyed this post and I hope it inspires you to pick up some of these gorgeous products! 
Love Dixie
:) xox

Thursday, 15 November 2012

The Blogger Tag

Hello :) I've been tagged by Ashleigh  to do The Blogger Tag. So here we go :)

The Rules:

  1. Each person tagged must post 11 random facts about themselves.
  2. They must answer the 11 questions posted by the previous blogger.
  3. They must create 11 more questions to ask their tagged bloggers.
  4. They must tag 11 bloggers with less than 200 followers.
  5. The bloggers must be told.
  6. No tag backs
11 Random facts about myself:
  • I'm in love 
  • I adore Hello Kitty
  • I wish I was French
  • My dream is to own a boutique 
  • I'm obsessed with numbers 3,6,9 & 13 
  • I re-paint my nails every 2 days
  • My favourite shop is H&M
  • I wear Kim Kardashian's perfume 
  • I love photography
  • I have Tumblr
  • I Love the Fratellis and The Wombats 
Ashleigh's questions for me...

1. What are your three biggest pet peeves?
 One -  People that seek attention, it's just annoying, I can't understand why it's necessary. 
 Two - People who swear constantly, it's not 'grown up' it's foul! 
 Three - Too much/Patchy fake tan, there's a girl I know who has bright orange ankles it makes me cringe 

2. Chocolate or peanut MnM's?
Chocolate, I don't like peanuts

3. If you could only wear one nail polish brand for the rest of your life, which one would it be and why?
It would have to be Barry M, they have a rainbow of colours which I adore. They also have lots of cool nail effects too, my favourite are the 'foil effects' especially the silver one

4. What's your staple clothing item that always makes you feel confident whenever you wear it? 
My Burgundy coat from Primark with the faux fur collar and gold buttons, I feel instantly glamorous and it's a classy, finish touch to any look.

5. Winter or summer?
This is difficult! I love summer because there's no school, I can see my boyfriend as much as I like and we do so many fun things like go to the zoo, the beach, chill outside, and I love bright floral prints which are typically a summer thing. But Then winter is amazing too because there's Christmas, also my wardrobe takes a darker, more glamorous turn and I wear more leather, dark fabrics and gold beaded pieces. Also My boyfriend and I snuggle under blankets and watch Christmas movies, bake cookies and cuddle in bed to stay warm and watch television. I think I'll have to pick winter, also because I layer up more, meaning I wear more clothes :P

6. What's your favourite childhood film? 
My favourite childhood film would have to be Space Jam, My older brother and I watched it countless times together

7. What song always gets you on the dance floor?
I don't tend to go anywhere with a dance floor :s But the song that always makes me get up and dance is Techno Fan by the Wombats, it's got such a good beat and the song makes me happy whenever I hear it. 

8. Tea or coffee?
I dislike both, I'm all for aero hot chocolate!

9. If you could only shop in one high street store for clothing for the rest of your life, which shop would it be and why?
I would say H&M because it has some amazing items that really suit my style. Their denim range is really good and I could wear it forever! Also they do the most fantastic designer collaborations which are to die for!

10. Heels or flats?
Heels for the win! I'm short so I love to throw on heels as much as possible, also I find they look more elegant and instantly feel more glamorous and powerful. My boyfriend recently bought me the most gorgeous pair of spiked, shoe boots which I adore (I'll post about those later) and they are now my favourite pair of shoes. 

11. Which person has inspired you the most throughout your life?
I would have to say my older sister Kerri. She's 8 years older than me and my memories of her when I was little were of her choosing my outfits, doing my hair or perfecting her latest make-up look. She taught me basic make-up techniques, how to put a good outfit together and how to be elegant. I'm grateful for the advice and tips she's given me not to mention all the beauty products and clothes. My other main inspirations are Lauren Conrad, Kim Kardashian and Tyra Banks. 

Now my questions for you...

1. Most expensive item in your wardrobe?
2. What's your dream job?
3. What's your favourite pair of shoes that you own?
4. Your go to beauty product on a bad day?
5. Would you dye/bleach your hair?
6. Have any piercings?
7. Want kids when you're older?
8. Favourite music artist?
9. What do you like to eat as a snack?
10. Favourite country you've visited?
11. Chanel or Gucci?

I hope you enjoyed this post! Let me know if you do the Tag :) 
Love Dixie 
:) xox



Sunday, 12 August 2012

Going for gold

I have been inspired by the Olympics to create a 'going for gold' post, this will consist of 5 gold fashion/beauty finds that are Olympic worthy! To kick off the list a piece of gold jewellery...

1. Gold Tone Diamante And Pearl Collar - £28

I adore this glamorous collar, this could instantly jazz up any plain tee or dress. The sparkliness of the colour is stunning. At £28 it is a little pricey however for a special occasion it is a reasonable price to pay, also you could definitely get a lot of wear out of this piece because it could suit dresses and tee shirts and make them look more glamorous.

2. Sequin Cross Back Bodycon Dress by Dress Up Topshop - £58
I really love this gold sequin bodycon dress from Topshop, the colour is very elegant and you could keep your look simple and team it with plain black court shoes and a simple clutch or you could be daring and add hints of colour such as bright tights, a statement necklace and a faux fur shrug that screams glamorous! 

3. Moda In Pelle Gold Sequins Platform Court Shoes - £59.99
These shoes can be described in one word, stunning. Everything about these shoes is stunning, the shape, the colour, the height - everything. You could pair these with a little black dress for a minimal glamour look or be daring and mix with a brighter dress such a royal purple or hot pink.

4. Gold cowl back metallic tee - £28
This tee is a more casual way of putting gold into your outfit, you could dress it down and wear it over light, straight leg jeans for a casual look. However you could also tuck it into a high-waisted,  mini skirt and throw on some heels, a fitted blazer and a large necklace and show off you're gorgeous new look! Metallic gold seems like a very formal colour however it's easy to dress up or down, it just depends on the cut of the garment and how you style it. 

5. MAC Nail Lacquer Screaming Bright - £10


My final 'Going For Gold' find is a beauty product, MAC Nail Lacquer is 'Screaming Bright' This golden shade is bound to put all eyes on you, the sparkling gold colour will glitter and when the light hits it it will radiate even more shimmers. I'm in love with this shade, you could wear rings of a similar colour to the gold or even go for a whole jewel theme to compliment the shimmer in the nail lacquer. 

I hope you've enjoyed reading my 'Going For Gold' list inspired by the Olympics! 
Love Dixie
:) xox 

Bargain Buy: Miss sporty nail polishes


Very recently I obtained a nail varnish obsession, and not for any nail varnish but for Miss Sporty nail polish! I bought one around a year ago it was a French manicure one in shade 07 however I was unsatisfied and never bought any more from their range until I was looking through voussontbeauetbelle's video's on You Tube and I noticed that she bought the 'Pop Fiction' colour and she gave it a really good review. She said it stayed on for around a week without chipping, the colour was gorgeous and she got lots of compliments about her nails. 



I decided to try out this nail polish so I went to super drug and saw that the nail polishes were only £1.99, that sounded so cheap I wasn't sure if the nail polish really was that great but I bought 'Pop Fiction'  and decided to try it out. I totally agree with Becca (voussontbeauetbelle) the colour is gorgeous, it's so bright and looks gorgeous. It lasted around 5 days which for £1.99 is amazing! It removes easily which I find can be an issue with some nail polishes, so far I haven't found a fault with this polish.

I loved 'Pop Fiction' so much i bought more colours including 'Popcorn' 'Coral gum' 'Green Lemon' and 'Grape fit'  


      

My favourite out of these four has to be 'Grape fit' the pastel shade is so on trend for Spring/Summer and it looks gorgeous along with the 'Pop Fiction' colour, I'm wearing both right now and they look gorgeous! Also 'Popcorn' and 'Coral gum' are also a brilliant combination together and look very bright and summery which I love. For £1.99 each you can't go wrong, they're bright colours, on trend, long lasting with a shiny, luxurious finish. 

I kept talking about these nail polishes so my boyfriend bought me some more colours to add to me fast growing collection, he bought me shades 'Raindrop' and 'Intimately' from the lasting colour collection and the 'Clubbing Colours Disco Tech Top Coat' 'Intimately' is a burgundy shade which I adore and I have worn countless times, the colour is bright and fun and also very edgy. I also trialled 'Raindrop' which is a dark green, almost navy tone, its a very A/W shade I feel. Finally my favourite the 'Clubbing Colours Disco Tech Top Coat' I thought this was an average topcoat, however it has a purpley hint to it, so when you put it over the top of a painted nail it alters the colour slightly I adore the colour it turns 'Raindrop'  

My advice is to get to your closest Superdrug store and pick up as many Miss Sporty nail polishes as you can carry because they're superb, for £1.99 and a huge range of colours Miss Sporty deserve some kind of reward for these nail polishes!
Love Dixie
:) xox

*I take no credit for any of the photo's used in this post*