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Gelish nails review!

Hey guys, Clodagh here!
I'm sorry I've been gone so long, it feels like it's been ages since I've sat down and wrote a blog post!
So I haven't had internet for the past few weeks. so that's why I've been MIA!

Anyway, as some of you may know, we had our formal on Tuesday. To mark the occasion, I ventured into the magical land of gel nail polishes and honey-I'm never going back.

Let us get something out in the open.
I, a beauty blogger, SUCK AT NAILS.
I can't paint them.
I can't do upkeep.
I have them smudged within five minutes, I chip them within the day, even when being really careful.
I'm really harsh on nails, and we have a no nail polish rule at our school, so I just don't bother.

That picture above? That was taken on Sunday. The nails were put on the previous Monday. No chips, no smudges, no lumps or bumps. They're as perfect as the day they were put on. They dry instantly, which is handy, so no waiting around for twenty minutes at a nail salon. They are perfect for people that can't keep nail polish on for a day, like me. It's a bit pricer than getting normal nail polish on,(I got it as part of a deal, but at the same day spa it costs £20.50, and £3 for glitter) but it's completely worth it, in my opinion. Not the sort of thing you top up every two weeks, but it's great for occasions. I would definitely get gel nails again. I'm so in love with them, I'm refusing to take them off when teachers ask.

Incase you're wondering, the colours I got were 'A Mint of Spring' with 'June Bride' on my ring finger on each hand. (Thanks for the idea, Pinterest!) The girls at the spa loved it so much they were suggesting it to other people! Trendsetter? Moi? It would appear so!

So, let me know-have you ever tried gel nails? What did you think?

Peace, Love and cupcakes,
Clodagh xx

Apologies and Happy Valentines Day

We are deeply sorry for the lack of videos been posted to our youtube channel, we promise we have not quit,problem is clodagh has no internet and I haven't been able to upload a video for some reason, is anyone else having problems with uploading videos? I promise we have giveways hauls celebrity looks and our once upon a time series coming to you soon.Happy Valentines Day!

Romantic Valentines Day Makeup-Using The Naked 3 Palette

Sorry guys I've been trying to upload a video tutorial for days now but its just not working so I decided I'll do a step by step guide on here.-Geraldine

Face

First prep and prime with your normal products which cater to your skin needs.

Then I recommend you take a lightweight dewy foundation just to give your skin that beautiful glow, my favourite is the Bourjois healthy mix and buff all over the skin with a brush or sponge.

Conceal any imperfections with your favourite concealer and seal the deal with powder. 

Bronze your face to warm your complexion and to add definition by contouring but you can skip this if you want to keep it simple. 

Then pop a hint of colour of blush just above the apples of your cheeks to give the appearance of healthy skin. 

Don't forget to fill in those brows.

Eyes
The naked 3 palette is absolutely beautiful and you can expect a detailed review up shortly, the rose golds make it perfect for valentines day.
First prime your lids this helps colours appear brighter and last longer. Its a must!

Then take the colour buzz and apply it all over the lid up to the crease.

Then take nooner a nice matte shade and blend through the crease.

To deepen the look take the colour factory and place on your outer v and take underneath the bottom lash line.

Apply generous amounts of your favourite mascara mine is maybelline the rocket.

To finish the look apply a pink lipstick e.g oxford fuschia by Rimmel and your done!

Valentines Day Outfit Ideas

Valentines day is nearly upon us amd it doesn't matter if your single and ready to mingle as Clodagh has a look for you!

Rimmel Wake Me Up Foundation Review

Hey guys sorry its been a while, unfortunately we will no longer be following a schedule,  we do promise to keep updating regularly but our blog and youtube was feeling more of a chore in our already busy lives and we weren't experiencing the fun and enjoyment from it that we intended. But let's move onto what you really want to see which is the review. 

The Rimmel wake me up foundation is very popular amongst the beauty community receiving great praise from youtubers such as Tanya Burr and Zoella. Sadly I was disappointed.

The Positives 
The packaging is great its a glass bottle with a pump (what more could you ask for?)

The fantastic shade range ( for pale girls like me you won't struggle to find a shade I assure you)

The price ( it currently retails for £8.99 on the boots website which Is very reasonable for a foundation)

The Negatives 
It broke me out like a bitch! ( pardon my language but my face turned into spot city after wearing this for only two days and with an important event only days away I'm not one bit happy. I've had similarly problems with rimmel foundations in the past so ill stay clear from them in the future)

It's cakes! (I have dry skin and I most definitely do not need a foundation highlighting this to the rest of the world this clings to your dry patches like noting ordinary)

The coverage is not as good as I would like. ( I'd say it has a light to medium coverage I personally prefer a medium buildable foundation)

Lasting power is average not great not terrible. I'm still at school that means I have my makeup on from 7 in the morning to 5 in the evening yes I know that's a tall order put this foundation seemed to disappear from my chin and nose before midday and yet in other places it was fine. Weird!

Other points to note 
This foundation contains glitter for some it has no visible effect and for others it's like your face is a glitter ball I personally had no problems yes there was glitter but it wasnt noticeable, so remember to consider this.

So there you have my very honest review of the wake me up foundation I may give it another chance in the future if my skin becomes less sensitive to break outs as I hate wasting product but sadly I don't think it's for me. -Geraldine

15 Random Questions Tag

I saw this tag and thought it was quite sweet and would allow you to get to know me better so I thought I'd give it a go. So here it is;

1. What’s a nickname only your family calls you?
My family don't actually have a nickname for me which is quite strange as my name is long however amongst my friends I have a few nicknames including Gezza and Gdog.

2. What’s a weird habit of yours?
Fidgeting, fidgeting and more fidgeting and it drives my friends mad! The most popular forms would be rubbing my hands together or rubbing my arm.

3. Do you have any weird phobias?
A tonne including priests, taxi drivers, evil demons etc. etc. 

4. What’s a song you secretly love to blast & belt out when you’re alone?
Recently I have been singing let it go and the titanic song yep weird but true.

5. What’s one of your biggest pet peeves?
None that I can think off.

6. What’s one of your nervous habits?
Nervous laughter and looking to the floor.

 7. What side of the bed do you sleep on?
In the middle sprawled out like a starfish, if that's not an option the right. 

 8. What was your first stuffed animal & it’s name?
I cant remember my first put I loved dog teddy and I won one where you had to guess the name and it was called daisy.

9. What’s the drink you always order at Starbucks?
I'm not a huge starbucks fan I much prefer and half white half dark hot chocolate in ground, though win I went to satrbucks I ordered a caramel cream frapachino.

10. What’s the beauty rule you preach, but never actually practice?
Washing my makeup brushes regularly I find it so boring and put it off as long as possible.

 11. Which way do you face in the shower?
Away from it always.

12. Do you have any weird body skills?
I can role my tongue! Thats about it. 

13. What’s your favourite comfort food that ‘bad’ but you love to eat it anyways?
Popcorn! Like I have an obsession with it.

 14. What’s a phrase or exclamation you always say?
Right! Do you know what I mean? I'm such a country person.

15. Time to sleep!! What are you actually wearing?
Comfy pjs.

So there you go there is 15 random things you didn't know about me! -Geraldine