Oh Superdrug, I love you....

I am sure I'm not the only person who goes into Superdrug or Boots for a browse and comes out with loads! I went in for a nail buffer, came out with 2 and some other things!

The QVS 3 way buffer was actually a repurchase, I have one at home in Scotland that is a different pattern. Its so annoying, most of my things are still at home, so I never have the things I need here! Anyway, I like this buffer, it has 3 sides, for buffing and polishing, and the chunky size makes it easy to use. Pretty cheap at £2.99 too.

I then got another buffer, a Revlon crazy shine. I have seen this a few times, and the promise of 400% times shinier nails was hard to resist! The buffer has a rougher side to smooth with, and then the white shining side. It does make them really shiny, it looks like I have clear polish on. Like all buffers, overuse can weaken nails, so this needs to be an occasional treat for when my nails look really rough! This was also £2.99.

I picked up another few random things that had caught my eye, the new ladies Lynx for £2.95, some lovely mango and papaya shower gel for £2.05 and 1 minute manicure scrub for 49p. I am testing these products and will review soon.

Do you go into shops for one thing and come out with a bag full?

The holy grail of Barry M's!

When I was in Topshop Oxford Street a while back having a nose about on my own, I nearly shrieked when I spotted these beauties. Only my fellow beauty Bloggers will understand my excitement.

Ta-da! Aren't they amazing? I had never seen these polishes before, in either Boots or Superdrug. I am such a sucker for a glittery polish.

They are Lavender, Once Upon a Time and Silver cascade.

Silver cascade has coloured glitter in a slightly pinky base, and I think would give full coverage with a good few coats. Lavender has big lavender (funnily enough) coloured chunks with small silver glitter, and Once Upon a time has silver and pink strands with small red and silver dots. As Lavender and Once Upon a time are chunkier glitters, I think they will look best layered over another nail polish.

I am so glad I managed to get these babies. Only sad part to this tale is that I had to leave them at home in Scotland, as I can't wear nail polish when I am working. Ah well, when I have holidays my nails will look amazing!

What is your holy grail polish?

Models Own smokey eye kit

Models Own are probably most well known for their amazing nail polishes, but the make up range has been extending slowly but surely. I already have all of the blushers, I reviewed a couple here. I got this little kit a while ago in a 3 for 2 in Boots, always one for a bargain me!

The kit has 3 eyeshadows, 2 brushes, and a how to guide. The one I got is 'Sultry' but there is a range of colour choices.

The brushes I really like, you get an angled brush and a shading brush. I already have the full sized versions of these, and the mini versions have similar sized bristles, with itty bitty handles. Ideal for travelling, or to keep in your handbag.

The eye shadows themselves have good pigmentation, I love the shimmery gold. The darker colours are a little chalky.

I also love the addition of the how to card, as I am rubbish at applying eyeshadow. I have to say though, when I followed the instructions I just looked like a bad goth! Back to the drawing board.

Overall I am glad I got this kit, at £8 I think its good value especially as you get the 2 brushes. The kits are available from Boots, and from the Models Own website.

Have you tried any of the Models Own make up range?

I'm still alive!

Hi everyone,

I thought i'd just do a wee update to let you know I am still here! I mentioned that I got a new job in England, and it ended up that they wanted me to start earlier than I had thought. So, my life has been turned upside down a bit, what with the big move, and starting my first job as a real nurse! The job is in A&E, and so far I love it. I am pretty close to London, so have managed a few trips up there. Now that I am a bit more settled, I am going to get back into the blogging, so expect to hear more from me. Only problem is, I don't have much down here with me. Oh how I pine for all my make up and nail polish!