Nails (12) + other.

First off, I cannot take credit for these designs, I painted them but copied some photos I found while trawling
tumblr and blogger for some ideas, so the penguin nails were found on Nailed It and the tiger print is from Emily's Nail Files - her tiger nails are seriously amazing, one nail is a tiger face and is definitely worth a look.

I've done no revision this weekend which scares me because there is so much to revise in such a short time and we've not even fnished all the topics that we need for our exams in January. I went out for an Indian with friends on Friday and was ridiculously tired when I got home from shopping after work yesterday to even keep my eyes open properly let alone revise. Today, I've just been a bit lazy after work but I still have time to do some tonight.

I'm writing a letter as to why I should get to go to Uganda tonight as well as there is only three places, I'm not entirely sure about it as there was massively short notice about applications but the people who went last year said even if your not sure you should at least apply, so that's what I'm going to do!

Finally, It is so sad to hear about Gary Speed, I'm not a massive football fan and so don't know very much about the people involved in and around the game but I've watched all the news on him today and my thoughts are with his family. Also, I was watching the start of the Swansea vs. Aston Villa as the news were showing it and the speaker adressing the crowd said that they would be holding a minutes silence in Gary Speed's honour, the whistle for the start of the mintute blew. After seconds of silence a spontaneous round of applause from the stadium, managers and players erupted. It really was beautiful to watch and I think it says something about the postition he held and the respect people had for him.

Victoria x

New Look 20% Off

My friend gave me a 20% off New Look voucher (which they are actually running online with the code 20NOVTREAT) today as she says she won't use it in time as it finishes Sunday but I'm going tomorrow so she kindly said I could have it. As a result of such kindness I have produced this post on some of the things I like in New Look right now. 

1. I went straight to knitwear on the website as I just adore it. It's finally getting colder now and this jumper would be perfect to just throw on and complete an effortlessly chic (cringe.) look.

2. Everyone and their mothers seem to have found their 'perfect boots' already this year. In all seriousness I am the only one left in dollies out of my friends. I seem to be particularly fussy with boots but without knowing  what I don't like about a pair or what, in fact, I'm looking for. Enter New Look. I think these just look cool. Whack them on with a skirt, tights, leather jacket. 

3. Cheap, cute and colourful. I'm not a massive jewellery wearer so I don't like to spend a lot on it but I think I'd be able to part with three pounds for this. 

4. I picked this because it's a purse in the design of an own. That.is.amazing.

5. These would be a great little present for someone. They're seasonal, useful and cheap so that makes a good present to me. 

6. I think everyone needs a pair of socks like this. These and Number 5 are in a 3 for 2 deal and none of the items included are that expensive so it might be a good starting/finishing place for Christmas goodies. 

7. These obviously caught my eye because of the colour. I've wanted some aztec leggings for ages but haven't spotted any perfect ones. I think these are so beautiful and bright which means the rest of your outfit can be really simple as the leggings do the work. 

8. If, like me, not sure you've yet got the guts to wear something as bright as the leggings before but want to go for the aztec print then these are probably more your thing. These are more toned down but still as lovely, they're also a little cheaper.

9. For years I have been after a cream cable knit cardigan. I've seen quite a few but not loved any of them or not wanted to pay the price they were being sold for. If this is as nice in real life as it looks online this may well be the one. 

Are you planning on using the 20% off code?

Victoria x

Womens Sure Clear Aqua Crystal Roll On Deodorant

Some people may find it odd that I'm posting about deodorant? After all it isn't the most beautiful subject, I mean lets not beat around the bush, we need it to stop us sweating and smelling. If we're honest It isn't always that pleasant hence our use of deodorant on a daily basis. Therefore, when one of us finds a good one I think it's only polite to share, right?

Introducing the Womens Sure Clear Aqua Crystal. This is a roll on (obvs from the pictures) but I think you can also still get it as an aerosol. I have had both the aerosol and the roll on and in my opinion the roll on is far better. I won't lie, I don't think it offers 48 hour protection but then I wouldn't be able to give a fully valid opinion on this point as I apply more than once in a 48 hour period, and if I'm honest I don't think a lot of deodorants actually provide the length of time of protection that they say however, more often than not this lasts me the day and does it well.

I usually put off using roll on deodorant becuause, being completely honest, it makes me cringe. I hate the feel of it and how wet it is, which I know is the form of a roll on deodorant but I still find it 'icky'.  You know when you put it on without enough time for it to dry and then you put your clothes on and the two meet and there is sticking and marks and eugh.

However, while I still don't like that feeling and the texture I do like this deodorant and do recommend it. This will be available from all the usual places like supermarkets, Boots and Superdrug.

Do you use this?
Victoria x

James Corden - An Amazing Quote

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This is James Corden's reply to how he feels about comments saying his weight is part of his appeal. 

"Erm you know, there are lots of people in our industry who will tell you you cant do great things if you don't look a certain way and the truth is you absolutely can, you absolutely can"

- James Corden

   (from Piers Morgan Life Stories)

If you haven't watched his episode of Piers Morgan's life stories I would really recommend it. His book is now firmly on my Christmas list.

                                      

Victoria x

Nails (11) - sweet and dainty

Yes. Yes I was in my pyjamas. Aren't they beautiful

This is definitely another nails post. The novelty of being able to have them painted at school now has not worn off yet. 

I love these nails. I think they look really sweet, dainty and girly. They're also different to anything I've done on my nails in a while so it makes a nice change.  I got the 'inspiration' for these nails on Tumblr, but I can't find the exact photo. If you recognise it then please shout up! For anyone who hasn't already, I really recommend looking through the nail art on there, I look at FuckYeahNailArt a lot but If you just do a general tumblr search for nail art you get loads. It's very good if your bored with your nails or want some new ideas. 

This is really quick to do but took me a while because the pink base colour I was using is really old and gloopy and took forever to dry and would then smudge so I had to re-do that about seven times (trooper, I know) but with a decent polish it would have taken less than half the time. I've put the Models Own WAH nail art pen in white on my Christmas list which will make this even quicker. 

What do you think? 

Victoria x

listen to my voice, it's my disguise

flash. 

Up close - No flash.

I've had this for a while now and have been meaning to post about it but got lazy/procrastinating. You know how it goes. I love this jumper. It's warm, colourful and cute. 

This is from Tesco, it was around £14ish when I bought it but I cannot find it on the website and think I saw it in the sale in store so the price may well have changed by now. 

I think this is so perfect right now as the colour is really Autumnal and when we do get into Winter it will still be as perfect because Winter = knitwear.

My brother said he hadn't realised I was a 75 year old women but haters gon' hate. Granny chic. I love it. 

Ever been told you dress like an elderly woman?

Victoria x

nails (10)

Barry M - Instant Nail Effects Gold.

The purple colour nail varnish was part of a set that I recieved as a present, it is a Colour Works nail varnish but doesn't have a colour name or code so that's really all the information I have about that one. The gold Barry M is £3.99 and I really like it in this design. It's the classic background colour (purple here) and then put the cellotape across the nail and paint your top colour (gold here) to create this. 

I put my Avon nail experts gloss coat top coat on after taking this and it really is very glossy (obvs). That is my favourite top coat (and the only one I have right now) but it's running out and I can't see it in the Avon catalogue or website so I'm assuming it's been discontinued. 

Have you ever used the cellotape technique?

Victoria x