Gelly Nail Effects!

     Aloha!


 Summer is here. Well kind of, I do live in England so I can't really say much about summer. The sun was very kind for a few weeks last month... but sadly it seems to have disappeared. We have been promised a heatwave pretty soon though so I'm looking forward to that. I haven't even managed to get sunburn yet this year. I know how crazy that sounds, but usually a shock sun burn to a British person is a common occurrence. We don't usually expect hot weather, so we head out one random "alright" looking day- and voila. We are lobster red. Well, probably just me and my Irish skin.


Come on heatwave!


 One thing that does bring a bit of summer to my life however is brightly coloured nails. One thing I dislike about brightly coloured nails? Chips. I am slightly obsessive about chips in nail polish. One chip makes me dissolve my whole manicure with my toxic pink nail polish remover. Or, it sees me repeatedly topping up my colour and wasting time like no other. You know, you can't get much done when you are waiting on your nails to dry? As some say, it's the only time a lady is ever hopeless. ;) 

I love the idea of gelish polish- long lasting colour. But I hate the fact I can't do it myself and I find it hard to indulge in a day at the nail salon just for colour. I want it all, without the time and money. 

 Low and behold, I stumbled across "Gelly" by Barry M. 

 As I type this, I have the beautiful lilac shade of "Prickly Pear" staring back at me from my perfect, and still chip free nails. Each polish is a purse friendly £3.99. There are so many pretty shades to choose from, and it really does give that "gel" effect with long lasting coverage that I was after.

 I think next on my list is "Green Berry"...



http://www.barrym.com/products/nails/effects/gelly-nail-effects.html

Available in selected chemists as well! 

Cleanse & Polish™ Hot Cloth Cleanser Liz Earle

 I have to admit, I am slightly late to this party. For years now, I have heard nothing but good things about this cleanser; but the price has always put me off slightly. My regular cleanser is around £6 and it does the job. I always have been cynical about over priced creams and cleansers- ever since I kept reading articles about them all being basically the same thing and them all having the same ingredients.

 After having some skin trouble over the winter period, I was on the look out for a new skin product to sort it out. I have combination skin so I don't exactly go for targeted products. This cleanser is the most awarded cleanser in the UK so I thought I'd bite the bullet and just go for it. And I am happy I did! 

Naturally active ingredients include eucalyptus and cocoa butter for smoother, cleaner skin.

Suitable for all skin types

 The cleanser is a hot cloth cleanser which is incredibly soothing. It has a herbal smell to it which also relaxes me. It comes out as a soft, cream which you rub onto your face directly in circular motions and use the muslin cloth to remove the product. I was left with fresh, soft and deeply cleaned skin.

 The cleanser is plant-based and boasts it's abilities at taking off even stubborn makeup. I can vouch for that. I actually enjoy taking my makeup off with this product; which is a first.

 100ml cost £14.75 which really isn't that bad for such a quality product. It does last a long time too. If you are thinking about getting this product and are slightly unsure- I suggest you go for it! I hope you love it as much as I do. 

http://uk.lizearle.com/cleanse-tone-moisturise/cleanse-and-polish-hot-cloth-cleanser.html

The Joy of Pet Ownership

 The other night at around midnight, I decided to head up to by chamber. As you do. Tired and weary eyed, I just wanted to flick on Netflix and watch pointless life affirming films. But no. Sometimes, pet ownership does not allow this to happen. My gorgeous, relaxing bath was about to be ruined. I was about to break out a sweat over a creature that, to my admission, is slightly overweight but still small none the less. And this little thing wanted to play a game of hide and seek.

 I was first alerted to the disaster in waiting when I noticed my cat, who usually wants nothing to do with my room unless the sun lights are open and he can play "Don't Look Down"*. Sat, looking suspiciously smug, he was loitering around the bottom of my bed. Strange. Suddenly I realised the object of his desire. There, in the corner, was a fat little hammy toying with my old moggy. Sat there. Not in his home. Free. Free to be eaten at any moment, free to get squashed by someone unsuspecting. Doesn't he know he is in that little house of his for his own safety?! 

I was hoping he would just come to me, and understand he shouldn't be running around unsupervised. Nope. Two hours later. Two. He was safe, back in his home. And I was left with a dismantled double bed, a crushed hamster ball and popcorn over the floor... (the popcorn was to lure him in. The cheeky bugger grabbed it and hid under the bed, his favourite hiding spot). 

 You can imagine it wasn't the best way to spend my night. But he does make me smile. Knowing my luck, I will head up again soon enough and the same fiasco will happen again- despite the reinforced door I have now created.

 The cheeky chap, however, was fine.


Pets!

The accused. Butter wouldn't melt. 

*"Don't Look Down"... http://www.channel4.com/programmes/dont-look-down/4od I watched this with my heart in my mouth. Not advised with those who fear heights.