just a mini makeup post...

okay, i just thought i'd try something new and show you a little bit of the makeup i wear (sometimes!)


first, we have nail varnish! here are a few of my favourites..

L-R:
Avon's nailwear pro in "Sequined"
George @ Asda's own in "Cloudless Sky"
ChitChat! in Crimson Rose
Nailene's "Miracle Maker" - Helps nail growth!
Barry M's Nail Paint in "Black"
Barry M's Nail Paint in "Tangerine"

I chose not to put up pictures of my nails, because they're horribly flaky and the skin around the nail is pasty and peeling :-(


Next.. Lips!  here's a few i like to indulge with:

Avon's Plumping Lipstick in "Really Rosy"

and here's how it looks on my lips!

i know, my skin is awful.. i have so many freckles & moles, and can't find  a decent foundation!

the one above is a darker red than this next one.. this one i haven't worn out to a party/meal or anything, because i don't have clothes that tone it down :-(  so, here it is:

Wet'n'Wild in "Blood Red" - it's a lot brighter in real life!

and now for the bright bit.. my lips!

okay, even here it looks darkish.. it's so bright though! (ps, i was in a hurry, so i didn't exactly care about getting it 100% correct, hence wobbly edges!)

and my favourite lipsticks/gloss/etc are as follows! 

top to bottom:
Lush's "Snow Fairy" lip tint&balm, it's delicious!
Wet'n'Wild Brilliant Lipstick in "Blood Red"
Avon Plumping Lipstick in "Really Rosy"
Vaseline Rosy Lips lip balm (excellent choice!)
and finally... the little green stick! (more below)

 this is something i ordered from here and it's honestly the best thing for my lips i have ever bought! it's from Amber's store (oakmoss) and it's a Sweet Peppermint Lip Balm, with raw beeswax, organic coconut oil, organic almond oil, organic herbs, and essential oils. i wish you could have smell-o-vision or something.. this stuff is incredible. you MUST buy one! they're only $1.95! it makes my lips tingle too!  you won't regret it if you do buy one! plus, there are loads of other handmade products that amber sells; soaps, candles, scrubs, and perfume oil! i cannot stress how beautiful her products are, and the quality and effect of them is just.. well it leaves me speechless! they're outstanding, and nothing more can be said! check out amber's shop here, and her blog, here.