Minx nails

Minx nails

Ok so on the 28TH i toke part in a minx training course to add onto my qualifications. I PASSED thanks to Ellisons beauty supplier who we did the course with. i am now just waiting for my certificate to come threw proving that i am now trained with minx. It was such a good little course to do and learn. i learnt so much that day i am grateful to the trainers.

Here are the minx that i had put on.

We had to train on each other you see, sadly i forgot to take a picture of the girls nails that i did but she was very happy with the results which i was please of for my first attempt.

My nails on the 28TH June

My nails on the 2ND of July

As you can see there is still very little chipping and missing pattern after 4days.
Minx on your nails really only lasts about a week because of the daily things that you may do. but if you have minx on your toes they normally last up to 4weeks or may even just grow of.
I think minx is so worth the money as it keeps your nails looking nicer for longer.
It saves you doing the chore of painting your nails over and over again every time you want to go out.

Dreamy DollyBowBow

Dreamy DollyBowBow

Kate owner of DollyBowBow

So i thought i would do an effect on a person so picked the gorgeous Kate from DollyBowBow as her pictures are always of good quality. I hope Kate likes it. 

Email me any pictures that you would like me to edit and ill be more than happy to do so!

Email- Longblondegoldilocks@hotmail.co.uk

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Dreamy photo effect

Dreamy photo effect

So today i decided to touch up on a bit of my Photoshop skills and this is what i have achieve.

Before                                         After

      

If you like these transformations then please feel free to send my pictures that you would like me to edit into this effect i will be happy to!

Angled Frechie Tutorial

Angled Frechie Tutorial

This is a quick, simple and easy to do nail tutorial, i hope you enjoy.
You will need:

• Base coat
• Nail coat (optional)
• Tip colour
• Top coat
• & tape or plasters

So lets get started...
-First of all you want to paint your base coat onto the nails and let it completely dry before moving on.
-Then apply your nail colour if you have chosen to do so and let it dry, if not miss this step and leave your nail clear.
-You will then need to get your tape of plaster, get the tape/ plaster ready to apply to your nail by sticking it so your hand a few times to lose some of the stickiness as you do not want to remove any nail varnish when taking the tape of.
-Apply your tape or plaster in the angle that you want, remember they don't have to be the same.
-Apply your tip colour using downward strokes, so you want to use your brush from on top of the plaster/tape the the end of your nail. This prevents nail varnish seeking under the guard (plaster/tape).
-Once completely dry remove your tape and view the finished result, Apply a top coat for extra shine and protection.

Bodycare haul

Bodycare haul

So i popped into my local bodycare to pick up a few things that i needed or wanted to try out, i didn't get much but thought id share what i brought which were;

-Bristows hair refresh dry shampoo 

-Simple kind to skin purifying cleansing lotion

-Simple anti-blemish moisturiser 

Bristows hair refresh
dry shampoo£0.99p 

Firstly i picked up some dry shampoo which i believe EVERY girl should have handy. It refreshes hair in between washes without the need for water. Its so quick and easy to use, you cant go wrong. Dry shampoo revitalises dull and lifeless hair while adding some volume and bounce. This spray leaves my hair feeling clean and fresh with an exotic fragrance.

Directions for use:

• Shake can vigorously before use & in between sprays.
• Hold can upright and about 30cm from your hair. Spray lightly & evenly into roots of your hair.
• Use your fingertips to massage into hair at root and leave for 2-3minutes.
• brush through toy hair to remove any excess-no water required.

Cleanse, Tone, Moisturiser

I then picked up two simple products as i heard so much about them and have used a few of their products before.

I picked up the Simple kind to purifying cleansing lotion & the Simple anti-blemish moisturiser. I only picked up a cleanser and moisturiser as i already have the toner at home. And with being a beauty student i learnt that the best way to stay ageless when i am older is to start cleansing, toning and moisturising (CTM)at an early ages. I have already seen a difference in my skin and it hasn't even been a week since i started CTM twice a day, morning and night.

Directions for best results

Cleanser
£1.99

Remove as much of you makeup using water or face wipes if that is how you remove it.Apply the cleanser to cotton wool and gently cleanse with upward and outward movements. Making sure that you cotton wool rubs of clean. You may repeat if needed.

Follow with a toner.

Toner

Then apply generously to cotton wool and wipe in gentle upward movements over the skin morning and night. 

Follow with a moisturiser.

Moisturiser
£2.49

Smooth  gently into your face and neck using upward and outward movements. 

Dripping paint with white background

Dripping paint with white background

Ok so with this nail design i copped everything i did in my plain dripping paint nail design but after doing my clear base i applied two coats of white to block out my nail.





I then added all the dripping pain design in my chosen colours, but on my ring finger i added a glitter nail varnish to add a unique look. After all of the drips have dried i applied a clear top coat to lock in my design and stop it chipping.

High waisted pink and white striped shorts

High waisted pink and white striped shorts

Primark
Size 10
Price-£10

I thought i would do you a 'Half outfit of the day' its only half as i am only showing you the shorts on and how they look.
I love these shorts so much they fit so nicely and are really comfortable. As you can see i have folded the bottoms up as i like that look on shorts, its up to you weather you leave the pockets pouches poking out or you fold them away. I think on theses shorts that the little pockets poking out looks really cute.
In these pictures you can really see the type of pink that they are as the pictures above really didn't do the colour justice at all! I cant wait for a nice sunny day to wear these out, the weather in England isn't that good at the moment but fingers crossed it will improve



 To see the haul that i shown you these in, click here <3

Thuya eyelash extensions

Thuya eyelash extensions 

On the 14th this month i toke part in Thuya eyelash extension course that i had the chance to take part of for £90 at my college James Watt. Ellisons beauty store came in and did a training session with us. They were very kind and helpful they equipped us with out starter kits and a booklet with everything that we needed to know to take this seriously. I now just have to wait for my certificate to prove that i toke part in the course and i'm good to go! So exciting.

The Thuya eyelash extension mini kit is a Professional eyelash extensions brand that are in high demand and are extremely profitable for your business.For thick beautiful lashes look no further than Thuya eyelash extensions. They look and feel so natural they can be worn everyday, as well as for special occasions.

This kit contains 
everything you need and is great for students.
Includes: 

• 1000 8mm lashes 
• 1000 10mm lashes 
• 1000 12mm lashes 
• Gentle adhesive 
• 10ml adhesive remover 
• 10ml drying valve 
• Glass godet 
• Sponge 
• Mascara brushes (10) 
• Applicator sticks (10) 
• Tweezers - curved and straight 
• scissors 
• Adhesive plaster 
• Protecting papers

Level 2 Certificate in Beauty Therapy Services!

Level 2 Certificate in Beauty Therapy Services!

Today in the post i received my certificates to prove that i am qualified in level 2 beauty therapy... I am so happy, it shows that i have now achieved something in life. I now have to finish of my level 2 diploma in beauty therapy and then move on to level 3. Im so so excited to start that course. It mainly involves massages which will be fun to learn about.

If you would like to know about this course a bit more then please do ask.

Dripping paint

Dripping paint

This is my first attempted at this nail design so it isnt the best standards but you get the ideas. But i think it is such a unique design i love it. What i love about it is that you can either have 10 different colours on each finger or you can make a pattern with colours.

You will need:

Nail varnish of your choice.

A dotting tool, but if you are like me and don't own one then a bobby pin will work just as well.

Base/top coat.

• First , apply a base coat.
• Then apply your polish to the tip of your nail in a uneven french tip shape.
• After that you want to start to apply your polish in 'dripping' design with your dotting tool. the best way to do this is by connecting a dot to the polish.
• You can now add a bigger dot at the end of each drop.
• Apply a top coat to protect your design.
• And there you have it, a dripping paint nail design.

The next time i do this design on my nails i think i might add a blocked out white background to help the nails stand out better.

I hope you enjoyed!

Chevron tip nails

Chevron tip nails

 This nail design is completely new to me and i love it already, i love the idea of the diagonal "french tip" we can call it. it works with so many different colour combinations. Plus its not that hard to pick up with a few tries.

Paint a clear base coat onto your clean nails to stop the colour varnish from staining your nails. Then paint your nails one solid colour of your choice . Let them completely dry .
Brush your secondary colour over the tips in a diagonal line against the tip of the nail, starting from the edge of your nail up towards the center, or in the opposite direction if you find this easier. 

Try having ago! see what colours suite you.

Strawberry season!

Strawberry season!

On the weekend me and my family toke our yearly trip to manor farm fruits were we going picking fruits. We have done this every year for as long as i can remember. it is such a nice day out to do just picking freshly grown fruit. We will be going back in around 2weeks when the raspberries are ready to pick them.

Tel: 01543 183308
Manor farm, Hints, Tamworth b783dw
visit there web page 

My mother with her tube of strawberries

Fish babies!!!

Fish babies!!!

 One of my female fish has just had 6 babies! so exciting ive been waiting for her to pop for ages, and now she finally has.

I managed to take a picture of some that came out of hiding

Primark, Miss Selfridges, H&M and Body care haul!!

Primark, Miss Selfridges, H&M and Body care haul!!

Ok so this is my first ever haul its not big at all, its just a few things in picked up before the weekend. If i miss anything out that you would like to know then please ask.

St.Moriz self tanner in Dark £2.99

 So first of i popped into body care to pick up my holly grail tan. I LOVE this tan its amazing. It is basically just a rip off of st.tropes self tanner but at a fraction of the price. I apply this with a tanning mit and it leaves no streaks at all.

'You & me are mean to be xxx' T-shirt
Size 8
Originally £7.99 but reduced to £5!

I picked up this T-shirt in the 
H&M sale i just thought it was 
really cute, i'm into low cut 
vest style T-shirts at the 
moment as the warmer weather 
is getting here. 

High waisted Pink and white striped shorts
Size 10
Price-£10

As soon as i saw these babies in Primark i just had to buy them! i first brought them in a size 8 as that is my average size but i had to change them for a size 10 as the top two buttons wouldn't do up because the go quit slim at the high waisted banned. So if you are going to buy some like this then i do recommend you trying before buying as it will save you time with not having to go back and change them.
The pictures don't do them justice but the pink is gorgeous! it reminds me of pink candy floss at the fun fair.

My Favorite buy of the day!

Galaxy print dress from Miss Selfridges
Size 8
Originally £39 knock down to £20
+ 10% student discount so got it for  £18!!

This dress was by far my best buy of the day. I just saw it and had to buy it then realized it was on sale, i was in love i tell you. The galaxy effect pattern that they have gave the front and back panel is just amazing. I wasn't to sure about the cut out back as i had never worn a dress of that style before but it was very flattering, i would love to own a few more dresses like it.

It was perfect for the party i was going to be attending this weekend aswell.

Me at my friends house just before the party
Dress-Miss Selfridges
Wedges- International
Hair- Dip dye done by me
Tan used-St.moriz