Hey everyone,
I figured it was an appropriate time to do a 'Wednesday wishlist' again- what better time than to showcase my Christmas list? Christmas is my favorite time of year- I adore the festive spirit, listening to Christmas songs and drinking hot chocolate in red Starbucks cups. These are the items I'd love to see under the Christmas tree this year- although I love gifts in general! I simply hate surprises- I always find out who my kris-kindle is, and it doesn't bother me or ruin the gift. I've had the same phone for years now and my parents have finally agreed with me that its time to part with my Nokia C3 [yes- I did say Nokia]. So that's one thing I know will be certainly be getting this Christmas, and I'm so excited! As you know, I love reading, and Alexa Chung is one of my style inspirations and I can;t wait to read her book. I'm a bit of a lipstick junkie, and I'm in desperate need of a new red lippie [take note, family members]. I'm still deciding between Ruby Woo and Russian Red, hm. I've been lusting after a faux fur coat for ageees now, and I spotted this really unusual one in Topshop not long ago. It actually has flecks of red going through it which I thought was super different. last but not least- the classic UD Naked eyeshadow palette. I'm ashamed to say I don't yet it own it, but I've been putting it off for a while now, so I figured maybe this Christmas will be the Christmas I cave in!
clockwise; IPHONE \\ ALEXA CHUNG "IT" \\ MAC RUBY WOO \\ FUR COAT \\
URBAN DECAY NAKED PALETTE
Are any of these items on your wishlist this year?
-Rachel x
URBAN DECAY NAKED PALETTE
Are any of these items on your wishlist this year?
-Rachel x
where to find me >
Wednesday Wishlist #5; My Christmas List
11.27.2013
Hey everyone,
I figured it was an appropriate time to do a 'Wednesday wishlist' again- what better time than to showcase my Christmas list? Christmas is my favorite time of year- I adore the festive spirit, listening to Christmas songs and drinking hot chocolate in red Starbucks cups. These are the items I'd love to see under the Christmas tree this year- although I love gifts in general! I simply hate surprises- I always find out who my kris-kindle is, and it doesn't bother me or ruin the gift. I've had the same phone for years now and my parents have finally agreed with me that its time to part with my Nokia C3 [yes- I did say Nokia]. So that's one thing I know will be certainly be getting this Christmas, and I'm so excited! As you know, I love reading, and Alexa Chung is one of my style inspirations and I can;t wait to read her book. I'm a bit of a lipstick junkie, and I'm in desperate need of a new red lippie [take note, family members]. I'm still deciding between Ruby Woo and Russian Red, hm. I've been lusting after a faux fur coat for ageees now, and I spotted this really unusual one in Topshop not long ago. It actually has flecks of red going through it which I thought was super different. last but not least- the classic UD Naked eyeshadow palette. I'm ashamed to say I don't yet it own it, but I've been putting it off for a while now, so I figured maybe this Christmas will be the Christmas I cave in!
clockwise; IPHONE \\ ALEXA CHUNG "IT" \\ MAC RUBY WOO \\ FUR COAT \\
URBAN DECAY NAKED PALETTE
Are any of these items on your wishlist this year?
-Rachel x
URBAN DECAY NAKED PALETTE
Are any of these items on your wishlist this year?
-Rachel x
where to find me >
Hey everyone,
Without a doubt, fashion and Lady Gaga are my two ultimate obsessions in life, so I was ecstatic when I seen Versace's latest campaign featuring my favorite songstress. The campaign features the eclectic woman herself relaxing on a lilac sofa sporting Versace gear. The straight, platinum blonde hair makes her resemble Donatella Versace a bit too much! I personally think she looks flawless, with minimal makeup and wearing beautiful clothes. Versace are one of my favorite designer brands, and their S/S'14 collection is bound to blow my mind.
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| source; twitter |
Gaga recently released her new album ARTPOP on November 11th, featuring a song dedicated to the Versace diva herself, Donatella Versace. The name of the song? Donatella of course!
"Check out I'm blonde.. I'm skinny.. I'm rich.. and I'm a little bit of a bitch"
As celebrity endorsements go, I think this one is definitely my favorite this year. They couldn't of picked a better person, as Gaga has been seen wearing Versace numerous times over the past few years. It shows she loves the brand, and believe me, if I had the money I would definitely be buying that stunning lilac dress above. The Donatella resemblance is a bit.. scary?
 What do you think of Versace's SS'14 Campaign? `-Rachel x |
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Fashion News; Lady Gaga for Versace SS'14
11.25.2013
Hey everyone,
Without a doubt, fashion and Lady Gaga are my two ultimate obsessions in life, so I was ecstatic when I seen Versace's latest campaign featuring my favorite songstress. The campaign features the eclectic woman herself relaxing on a lilac sofa sporting Versace gear. The straight, platinum blonde hair makes her resemble Donatella Versace a bit too much! I personally think she looks flawless, with minimal makeup and wearing beautiful clothes. Versace are one of my favorite designer brands, and their S/S'14 collection is bound to blow my mind.
|
| source; twitter |
Gaga recently released her new album ARTPOP on November 11th, featuring a song dedicated to the Versace diva herself, Donatella Versace. The name of the song? Donatella of course!
"Check out I'm blonde.. I'm skinny.. I'm rich.. and I'm a little bit of a bitch"
As celebrity endorsements go, I think this one is definitely my favorite this year. They couldn't of picked a better person, as Gaga has been seen wearing Versace numerous times over the past few years. It shows she loves the brand, and believe me, if I had the money I would definitely be buying that stunning lilac dress above. The Donatella resemblance is a bit.. scary?
What do you think of Versace's SS'14 Campaign? `-Rachel x |
where to find me >
There's no doubt about it- the fashion industry is one of the most controversial industries out there. Not a day goes by without someone commenting or complaining about an aspect in the business. Whether it's an outrageous outfit worn by a celeb, or even some new trend, people will always have a negative or positive thing to say. I live and breathe fashion- at this stage, it's becoming my life. I long for the days when I'm finished school and I can pursue a career in fashion. That doesn't make me biased- I still have strong views on topics that can be quite opinionated, and maybe even a bit risky to discuss. I understand people will have different opinions to mine, and by all means, share them, but this post is going to be about my view on some of fashion's most frowned upon and 'touchy' subjects.I highly suggest listening to this song whilst reading this post- it's quite a coincidence that it's by one of my favorite singers, and also sets the tone of this post.
Fur
 |
| source |
First up, the fur debate. What do you think of when that little word pops into your head? Slaughter of animals? Or high end fashion? Regardless of what your opinion is, the issue of real fur being used in fashion is one that is talked about alot. In all honesty, when I see real fur being worn on the runway, my immediate reaction is not to grab a PETA protest sign, or bombard the designer's inbox. Imagine two models strutting down the catwalk simultaneously, one wearing real fur, the other faux. Would you be able to tell the difference? Probably not! If faux fur is so realistic, I don't understand why real fur is still being used. However, I do believe that it's the designer/celebrity's own choice. Fashion is how you definite it, and we have the freedom to wear what we want, fortunately. If someone said they were wearing real fur nowadays, the collected response would be of shock and disgust. But if someone was eating a beef burger, would the response be the same? Absolutely not [unless you're a strong vegan or something]. It all gets a bit hypocritical and messy, so perhaps it's time to leave the subject alone. All in all, using real fur = unnecessary.
Models;
Next up- models. The idea of the 'right' and 'wrong' model has been something debated about alot in the business. Back when the original supermodels ruled the runway, like Naomi Campbell or Elle McPherson, models were tall, thin and fabulous. Its true- they radiated attractiveness and they were 'it girls' for millions of teenage hopefuls worldwide. Somewhere along the way, a unhealthy perspective on modelling began to appear. There were stories of anorexia, ribs and bones. This is something to this day that I think people still focus on when they think of models. Promoting something that only 1 in 100 girls have. The idea of 'real beauty' is nonsense in my eyes. Beauty is what you make it to be, not anyone else. I think the model image has in a way, 'improved' over the years. Girls with what may have been seen as 'flaws' in previous times are now some of the most famous women in the world. I personally think people need to open their eyes and realise that a change is occurring- quirky is the new barbie doll. Embrace what you have and don't worry about what you haven't!
Fashion = Nonsense;
The next issue I'm going to discuss is perhaps not something people think about as much-"is fashion a real job?" This might sound familiar to those of us that don't write fashion blogs or read magazines. This particular subject came into my focus after re-watching one of my favorite movies of all times, the Devil Wears Prada. I highly suggest you watch the clip above, because I simply couldn't say it any better myself. The notion that fashion is a just "stuff" drives me crazy. Whenever I see people state they hate "fashion", I honestly don't understand. We are fashion- it is us as people that choose what we wear. You try hard to stand out, but you buy from highstreet stores that sell only trend-worthy clothes. Or people who think they are too cool to care about what they wear. Caring about clothes doesn't make me stupid, or a clone. Of course a job in the fashion industry is a real one! Why, if it weren't for Coco Chanel or Anna Wintour, those who complain about fashion wouldn't be wearing the clothes they are wearing today. Enough said.
So there you have it. Rachel Farrell's controversial post of 2013. Let me know what you think of the topics above in the comments below.
-Rachel x
So there you have it. Rachel Farrell's controversial post of 2013. Let me know what you think of the topics above in the comments below.
-Rachel x
where to find me >
Controversies In The Fashion Industry
11.23.2013
There's no doubt about it- the fashion industry is one of the most controversial industries out there. Not a day goes by without someone commenting or complaining about an aspect in the business. Whether it's an outrageous outfit worn by a celeb, or even some new trend, people will always have a negative or positive thing to say. I live and breathe fashion- at this stage, it's becoming my life. I long for the days when I'm finished school and I can pursue a career in fashion. That doesn't make me biased- I still have strong views on topics that can be quite opinionated, and maybe even a bit risky to discuss. I understand people will have different opinions to mine, and by all means, share them, but this post is going to be about my view on some of fashion's most frowned upon and 'touchy' subjects.I highly suggest listening to this song whilst reading this post- it's quite a coincidence that it's by one of my favorite singers, and also sets the tone of this post.
Fur
|
| source |
First up, the fur debate. What do you think of when that little word pops into your head? Slaughter of animals? Or high end fashion? Regardless of what your opinion is, the issue of real fur being used in fashion is one that is talked about alot. In all honesty, when I see real fur being worn on the runway, my immediate reaction is not to grab a PETA protest sign, or bombard the designer's inbox. Imagine two models strutting down the catwalk simultaneously, one wearing real fur, the other faux. Would you be able to tell the difference? Probably not! If faux fur is so realistic, I don't understand why real fur is still being used. However, I do believe that it's the designer/celebrity's own choice. Fashion is how you definite it, and we have the freedom to wear what we want, fortunately. If someone said they were wearing real fur nowadays, the collected response would be of shock and disgust. But if someone was eating a beef burger, would the response be the same? Absolutely not [unless you're a strong vegan or something]. It all gets a bit hypocritical and messy, so perhaps it's time to leave the subject alone. All in all, using real fur = unnecessary.
Models;
Next up- models. The idea of the 'right' and 'wrong' model has been something debated about alot in the business. Back when the original supermodels ruled the runway, like Naomi Campbell or Elle McPherson, models were tall, thin and fabulous. Its true- they radiated attractiveness and they were 'it girls' for millions of teenage hopefuls worldwide. Somewhere along the way, a unhealthy perspective on modelling began to appear. There were stories of anorexia, ribs and bones. This is something to this day that I think people still focus on when they think of models. Promoting something that only 1 in 100 girls have. The idea of 'real beauty' is nonsense in my eyes. Beauty is what you make it to be, not anyone else. I think the model image has in a way, 'improved' over the years. Girls with what may have been seen as 'flaws' in previous times are now some of the most famous women in the world. I personally think people need to open their eyes and realise that a change is occurring- quirky is the new barbie doll. Embrace what you have and don't worry about what you haven't!
Fashion = Nonsense;
The next issue I'm going to discuss is perhaps not something people think about as much-"is fashion a real job?" This might sound familiar to those of us that don't write fashion blogs or read magazines. This particular subject came into my focus after re-watching one of my favorite movies of all times, the Devil Wears Prada. I highly suggest you watch the clip above, because I simply couldn't say it any better myself. The notion that fashion is a just "stuff" drives me crazy. Whenever I see people state they hate "fashion", I honestly don't understand. We are fashion- it is us as people that choose what we wear. You try hard to stand out, but you buy from highstreet stores that sell only trend-worthy clothes. Or people who think they are too cool to care about what they wear. Caring about clothes doesn't make me stupid, or a clone. Of course a job in the fashion industry is a real one! Why, if it weren't for Coco Chanel or Anna Wintour, those who complain about fashion wouldn't be wearing the clothes they are wearing today. Enough said.
So there you have it. Rachel Farrell's controversial post of 2013. Let me know what you think of the topics above in the comments below.
-Rachel x
So there you have it. Rachel Farrell's controversial post of 2013. Let me know what you think of the topics above in the comments below.
-Rachel x
where to find me >
Hey everyone,
After thoroughly enjoying writing my first book review [which you can read here]- it seems even the author enjoyed my review, as I got a tweet back from her, yay!]. I've decided to make this a reoccurring feature, and the next book I'm featuring is another dystopian novel; Allegiant, the third and final book in the Divergent trilogy by bestselling author Veronica Roth. I absolutely loved the first two books, Divergent and Insurgent, so as you can imagine I was immensely excited for the release of Allegiant. Better yet, I found an opportunity to meet the author, which I'll share more with you below!
About the Series;
The Divergent trilogy follows Beatrice 'Tris' Prior in a futuristic Chicago, where society is broken up into 5 groups or factions- Abnegation [the selfless], Dauntless [the brave], Amity [the happy], Erudite [the smart ones] and Candor [the honest]. However Tris later finds out that she doesn't belong in just one of these factions- she's different. The series follows her journey to find out the truth about herself, and whats behind the fence. Throw in a handsome male [Four] and you get lots of drama!
About the Book;
My Opinion;
Two words- absolutely brilliant. I still can;t get over that the author of this book is at the tender age of 25 years old. This book defied all my expectations of how the series would end, but it was a gripping finale overall. It was amazing, [and slightly confusing at first] to find out what was behind the fence after all that time, whilst also meeting new characters and seeing the current characters develop. I found whilst reading the Divergent trilogy that I too felt brave. It made me realise that even everyday actions require courage. I don't want to give too much away, so I'll leave you with this; keep tissues on hand. I'm not ashamed to say I cried towards the end of this book. It was so sad, yet so so beautiful!
Rating;
☆☆☆☆☆
5/5!
Meeting the author, Veronica Roth;
When I seen online that Veronica herself would be hosting a fan event and signing in Easons O'Connell Street, Dublin, I was elated. I had actually gotten my sister hooked on the series too, so we booked a pair of tickets straight away. I had such an amazing day! I met up with some friends/fans of the book I had met on twitter, and we all sat together during the Q&A and reading of an extract not in the book. I had made Veronica a poster, so when I went to get my book signed, she was delighted to receive it and actually posted a picture of it on her Instagram that evening [eeeek!!]. Her assistant took a picture of my nails too, as I had painted them with symbols from the book, and we all waited around to get a group picture at the end which was totally worth it. I had an unbelievable day that I will never forget.
veronica reading a piece for us
veronica holding my poster on instagram! it means 'do you like dauntless cake?' in Irish- if you've read the series you'll understand.
sneaky selfie with Veronica, as we weren't allowed take solo photos
group photo with myself at the front with my sister [red coat], Veronica at the back and my fangirl friends.
Have you read the Divergent series? Will you be reading Allegiant?
P.S- the movie of Divergent is out in cinemas next March, starring Shailene Woodley & Theo James.
-Rachel x
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Book Review; Allegiant by Veronica Roth [& meeting the author/book signing!]
11.22.2013
Hey everyone,
After thoroughly enjoying writing my first book review [which you can read here]- it seems even the author enjoyed my review, as I got a tweet back from her, yay!]. I've decided to make this a reoccurring feature, and the next book I'm featuring is another dystopian novel; Allegiant, the third and final book in the Divergent trilogy by bestselling author Veronica Roth. I absolutely loved the first two books, Divergent and Insurgent, so as you can imagine I was immensely excited for the release of Allegiant. Better yet, I found an opportunity to meet the author, which I'll share more with you below!
About the Series;
The Divergent trilogy follows Beatrice 'Tris' Prior in a futuristic Chicago, where society is broken up into 5 groups or factions- Abnegation [the selfless], Dauntless [the brave], Amity [the happy], Erudite [the smart ones] and Candor [the honest]. However Tris later finds out that she doesn't belong in just one of these factions- she's different. The series follows her journey to find out the truth about herself, and whats behind the fence. Throw in a handsome male [Four] and you get lots of drama!
About the Book;
My Opinion;
Two words- absolutely brilliant. I still can;t get over that the author of this book is at the tender age of 25 years old. This book defied all my expectations of how the series would end, but it was a gripping finale overall. It was amazing, [and slightly confusing at first] to find out what was behind the fence after all that time, whilst also meeting new characters and seeing the current characters develop. I found whilst reading the Divergent trilogy that I too felt brave. It made me realise that even everyday actions require courage. I don't want to give too much away, so I'll leave you with this; keep tissues on hand. I'm not ashamed to say I cried towards the end of this book. It was so sad, yet so so beautiful!
Rating;
☆☆☆☆☆
5/5!
Meeting the author, Veronica Roth;
When I seen online that Veronica herself would be hosting a fan event and signing in Easons O'Connell Street, Dublin, I was elated. I had actually gotten my sister hooked on the series too, so we booked a pair of tickets straight away. I had such an amazing day! I met up with some friends/fans of the book I had met on twitter, and we all sat together during the Q&A and reading of an extract not in the book. I had made Veronica a poster, so when I went to get my book signed, she was delighted to receive it and actually posted a picture of it on her Instagram that evening [eeeek!!]. Her assistant took a picture of my nails too, as I had painted them with symbols from the book, and we all waited around to get a group picture at the end which was totally worth it. I had an unbelievable day that I will never forget.
veronica reading a piece for us
veronica holding my poster on instagram! it means 'do you like dauntless cake?' in Irish- if you've read the series you'll understand.
sneaky selfie with Veronica, as we weren't allowed take solo photos
group photo with myself at the front with my sister [red coat], Veronica at the back and my fangirl friends.
Have you read the Divergent series? Will you be reading Allegiant?
P.S- the movie of Divergent is out in cinemas next March, starring Shailene Woodley & Theo James.
-Rachel x
where to find me >
Hey everyone,
I had a super busy weekend which ment little time for blogging unfortunately. I attended the Coldlilies Fashion Talks on Saturday, which were so informative, featuring Irish fashion sensations Concrete Collar, Conor Clinch and Natalie B. Coleman. I love attending fashion events, I always find them super beneficial, especially seeing as I'm still unsure what ares I want to study in after school. This is the outfit I wore, featuring some pieces I have already featured in this outfit, and also my new Schuh boots. This skull scarf that I bought on eBay was my savior last Winter. I like to think that it's quite similar to a legendary Alexander McQueen one, but alot lighter [and cheaper!]. Let me know what you think!
Lace top [underneath]- Bank Fashion
Skirt- Bank Fashion
Jacket, tights, bag & frilly socks- Penneys/Primark
Shoes- c/o Schuh * [read about here]
Gloves- vintage
Scarf- eBay [seller unknown]
Lipstick- MAC rebel [review here]
-Rachel x
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OOTD- Tartan & Tweed
11.19.2013
Hey everyone,
I had a super busy weekend which ment little time for blogging unfortunately. I attended the Coldlilies Fashion Talks on Saturday, which were so informative, featuring Irish fashion sensations Concrete Collar, Conor Clinch and Natalie B. Coleman. I love attending fashion events, I always find them super beneficial, especially seeing as I'm still unsure what ares I want to study in after school. This is the outfit I wore, featuring some pieces I have already featured in this outfit, and also my new Schuh boots. This skull scarf that I bought on eBay was my savior last Winter. I like to think that it's quite similar to a legendary Alexander McQueen one, but alot lighter [and cheaper!]. Let me know what you think!
Lace top [underneath]- Bank Fashion
Skirt- Bank Fashion
Jacket, tights, bag & frilly socks- Penneys/Primark
Shoes- c/o Schuh * [read about here]
Gloves- vintage
Scarf- eBay [seller unknown]
Lipstick- MAC rebel [review here]
-Rachel x
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My first makeup tutorial! Hope you like it, let me know what you think.
-Rachel x
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Quick Bronze Smokey Eye Makeup Tutorial
11.17.2013
My first makeup tutorial! Hope you like it, let me know what you think.
-Rachel x
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Hey everyone,
As a lover of Winter and nails, I've decided to bring the two together and share with you 5 of my favorite nail polish shades for Winter. Some of these polishes are long term favorites, and others I've just discovered. I'm pretty sure all of these nail polishes are to still available to buy, and better yet? They're all under €5 and available on the highstreet!
1. Deep Purple- Avon Nailwear Pro [midnight plum]
I adore all shades of berry during the A/W season, and this shade is just perfect. Once applied, it's so dark it almost looks black from afar! It's beautifully rich and super shiny. I think this shade looks best applied very, very careful, as any mistakes or smudges can make it look tacky. As soon as its starts to chip, [which is usually 3 days after with this polish] I remove it, as I can't stand dark, chipped nails! This plum colour will suit all skintones, and it's perfect for a night out. I find it a bit sheer, so a few coats are needed to really get it opaque.
Everyone loves a good red at Christmas- it's basically the shade of the season, every single year! I quite prefer a red with a shimmer through it, which is why I bought this shade. I used this red for my lace nails here. It's definitely more of a blue toned berry red, and very versatile! The brush is a bit too slim for my liking, and it doesn't last very long without chipping, but I love using this with a glitter topcoat for a super festive look.
3. Gold- Hairspray Cosmetics [shade unknown, Irish store]
I've mentioned Hairspray a few times on my blog, without really explaining why you probably can't find them anywhere online! Hairspray is an Irish store that specialises in hair extensions, however they do also have an extensive range of nail art supplies for brilliant prices. I adore this glittery gold as although it's sheer like most glitter polishes, its quite buildable and looks great as an accent nail, or paired with black.The glitter particles are tiny so it looks particularly shimmery and fabulous!
4. Matte Black- Barry M [mnp 1]
Returning back to what's considered 'trendy' this season, matte black has been all over the blogging world lately, and I actually found it pretty difficult to get a matte nail polish on the highstreet! The only one I could find was this one by Barry M. This polish is very sheer, so two coats are definitely needed. I also found that after 2 days, the polish loses its 'matte-ness' and starts to become very shiny. I'm no expert, but I think this might have something to do with your nails natural oils. If you're looking for something different this season, I'd definitely suggest going matte!
In my opinion, Christmas just isn't Christmas without a bit of sparkle. I've had this Essence polish for over a year now and it's my go-to glitter polish. It goes with every shade, and the holographic particles look amazing under the light. As always, glitter polish is a nightmare to remove, but I definitely believe it's worth it if you want a longer manicure or want to glitz up your look. Deck your nails with lots off glitter this Christmas!
What's your favorite nail polish for Winter? Will you be trying any of these?
-Rachel x
*P.S- Thinking of giving back this Christmas? Check out SilverBells, a charitable gift run by the Beaumont Hospital Foundation from Dublin. SilverBells is a very simple concept: people can order the bells online and leave a message for the person they wish to send it to. The foundation takes the message, puts it in a red Christmas card and sends the card with the bell to a variety of locations worldwide. Visit their website here to find out more; http://www.bhf.ie/what-we-do/silver-bells.html
**I am mentioning this charity as I was notified about it and I believe it is a great cause.
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Top 5 Winter Nail Polishes for [under!] €5
11.16.2013
Hey everyone,
As a lover of Winter and nails, I've decided to bring the two together and share with you 5 of my favorite nail polish shades for Winter. Some of these polishes are long term favorites, and others I've just discovered. I'm pretty sure all of these nail polishes are to still available to buy, and better yet? They're all under €5 and available on the highstreet!
1. Deep Purple- Avon Nailwear Pro [midnight plum]
I adore all shades of berry during the A/W season, and this shade is just perfect. Once applied, it's so dark it almost looks black from afar! It's beautifully rich and super shiny. I think this shade looks best applied very, very careful, as any mistakes or smudges can make it look tacky. As soon as its starts to chip, [which is usually 3 days after with this polish] I remove it, as I can't stand dark, chipped nails! This plum colour will suit all skintones, and it's perfect for a night out. I find it a bit sheer, so a few coats are needed to really get it opaque.
Everyone loves a good red at Christmas- it's basically the shade of the season, every single year! I quite prefer a red with a shimmer through it, which is why I bought this shade. I used this red for my lace nails here. It's definitely more of a blue toned berry red, and very versatile! The brush is a bit too slim for my liking, and it doesn't last very long without chipping, but I love using this with a glitter topcoat for a super festive look.
3. Gold- Hairspray Cosmetics [shade unknown, Irish store]
I've mentioned Hairspray a few times on my blog, without really explaining why you probably can't find them anywhere online! Hairspray is an Irish store that specialises in hair extensions, however they do also have an extensive range of nail art supplies for brilliant prices. I adore this glittery gold as although it's sheer like most glitter polishes, its quite buildable and looks great as an accent nail, or paired with black.The glitter particles are tiny so it looks particularly shimmery and fabulous!
4. Matte Black- Barry M [mnp 1]
Returning back to what's considered 'trendy' this season, matte black has been all over the blogging world lately, and I actually found it pretty difficult to get a matte nail polish on the highstreet! The only one I could find was this one by Barry M. This polish is very sheer, so two coats are definitely needed. I also found that after 2 days, the polish loses its 'matte-ness' and starts to become very shiny. I'm no expert, but I think this might have something to do with your nails natural oils. If you're looking for something different this season, I'd definitely suggest going matte!
In my opinion, Christmas just isn't Christmas without a bit of sparkle. I've had this Essence polish for over a year now and it's my go-to glitter polish. It goes with every shade, and the holographic particles look amazing under the light. As always, glitter polish is a nightmare to remove, but I definitely believe it's worth it if you want a longer manicure or want to glitz up your look. Deck your nails with lots off glitter this Christmas!
What's your favorite nail polish for Winter? Will you be trying any of these?
-Rachel x
*P.S- Thinking of giving back this Christmas? Check out SilverBells, a charitable gift run by the Beaumont Hospital Foundation from Dublin. SilverBells is a very simple concept: people can order the bells online and leave a message for the person they wish to send it to. The foundation takes the message, puts it in a red Christmas card and sends the card with the bell to a variety of locations worldwide. Visit their website here to find out more; http://www.bhf.ie/what-we-do/silver-bells.html
**I am mentioning this charity as I was notified about it and I believe it is a great cause.
where to find me >
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