Have you red my fortune cookie?

Hi hi :)

Ha see what I did there ;P

OPI Red My Fortune Cookie

One coat - no flash

One coat - flash

Two coats + top coat - no flash

Two coats + top coat - flash

The flash sort of distorts the colour a bit. It brings out the orangeness of it. I'd definitely say this is a orange-red shade. It's very wearable. I never wear red polish because I've always thought it looked a bit OTT. But this is my perfect red shade. Love it. On the hunt for a full sized bottle now :)

See Nic... obsession started :p

Musical Monday!

Hi de hi!

I just had to rave about a couple of recent purchases. Of the musical variety. What am I talking about?

Simple Times by Joshua Radin

I remember first hearing I'd Rather Be With You a couple of months back on Scott Mills' show on Radio 1. I loved it. When I found the album on Spotify a couple of weeks ago, I listened to it non-stop. I had to have it so I picked it up in HMV last week. 

I absolutely love this album. It's great for listening to when you're relaxing and it totally suits the current weather! There isn't a track that I dislike on the album, and that's a rarity for me to say that!

If you haven't heard any of Joshua Radin's music - a) where on earth have you been? and b) get yourself on to Spotify now. Or you can buy the album for under £6 on Amazon, £6.99 on iTunes or £7.99 instore at HMV. Go, go, go. If you buy the physical copy, you can get access to 3 bonus tracks via his UK website. Simple Times is the first CD I've purchased in over a year. I loved it that much. And a thumbs up to him for not using the traditional plastic casing. The CD is housed in card. How environmentally friendly :)

Glee Cast: Power Of Madonna

Yes, I'm a Gleek!! If you saw the new episode last Monday on E4, then you'll know that the Glee Cast doing Madonna songs was just TV gold!

I bought this as an MP3 download on Amazon as it was on offer for the one night only at £2.99. Kerching! The physical copies retail for £4.85 on Amazon (or at least they did when I bought this straight after Glee!!). It's also the cheapest price online. Invisible Hand tells me so :)

Whack the CD in your car stereo, put the windows down, turn the volume up and drive! That's my plan this summer when I get home and get my hands on the car! So to those going with me to Jimmy Carr - I hope you like Glee!

Madonna - Celebration

I went all Amazon happy when I ordered Glee and I ordered this for myself too haha! It's brilliant, featuring all of Madonna's best hits :D

Turn it up and dance around your room!!

Nail polish freebie alert!

Hello petals,

I know a fair few people have mentioned this, but in case you hadn't heard, with this month's InStyle magazine (£3.60), you can get a free full sized Nails Inc polish worth £10.50! There are three colours to choose from - Mink, Candy and Beach.

My newsagent only had Beach, which is good as this is the colour I wanted!

I have swatched it and it's gorgeous. But that's for another post ;P

Also, having read through the mag, there's a double page spread giving you 20% off orders on the Nails Inc website, and a voucher for 20% off services in Nails Inc nail bars! Enjoy!

Twenty Questions

Hiya

I saw this on Keeley's blog and decided to add it to the list of scheduled posts until I can find the time to be more creative!

1.What can't you leave the house without?
iPod - I hate not having music to listen to when I'm out
2. Favourite makeup brand.
I have different items from practically every high street brand you can think of! I quite like GOSH's stuff though, I always go back to it!
3. Favourite flower?
I like pansies :)
4. Favourite clothing store?
New Look, Primark
5. Favourite perfume?
Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue
6. Heels or flats?
I used to be a heels girl. I've been converted to flats for about 2 years now!
7.Do you make good grades?
Usually yes :)
8. Favourite colours?
I'm loving blue, pink and peach atm
9. Do you drink energy drinks?
Rarely
10. Do you drink juice?
OJ occasionally but that's it!
11. Do you like swimming?
Yeah, haven't been for agggggges though!
12. Do you eat fries with a fork?
Depends where I am lol. Restaurant yes, anywhere else, no lol.
13. Favourite moisturiser?

Hands - Soap & Glory Hand Food

Body - Soap & Glory The Righteous Butter

Face - Cien Skin Care Cream

14. Do you want to get married?
One day, yes.
15. Do you get mad easy?
Haha yes.
16. Are you into ghost hunting?
Oo yes.
17. Any phobias?
The usual lol. Spiders/insects/snakes/jellyfish/octopus
18. Do you bite your nails?
Haven't for years!
19. Have you ever had a near death experience?
No, luckily
20. Do you drink coffee?

Occasionally. But only the fresh stuff. None of that instant rubbish since the all nighter that made me feel ridiculously ill. A word of wisdom kids, revise plenty before the exam haha!

I'm not tagging anyone, but if you fancy doing it, feel free :)

Loving & Loathing

Hiya

I had my first exam yesterday. I think it went pretty well. Yay! One down, one to go. Here's what I'm loving and loathing this week:

Loving
* GOSH Intense Lashes Lengthening Mascara
* GOSH Velvet Touch Eye Liners
* Sun
* Bright eye make up
* Online bargains!!
* 24 hour library - useful for the nocturnal amongst us :)
* Rimmel Rose Libertine nail polish
* Rimmel Pop Apricot nail polish
* Glee!!!
* Getting some blog sale goodies!
* Winning Nicola's bonus prize in her last contest!!
* The coral trend
* OPI Red My Fortune Cookie nail polish
* Seeing hot french lecturer in my exam

Loathing
* Rain
* Superdrug not stocking what I need!
* Realising I've spent far too much money! Bad times!
* People not paying me money they owe me!
* Revising/cramming/exams