Mac Viva Glam "Nicki" Lipstick

Mac Viva Glam Lipstick - Nicki - £14.00

9/10

What Mac says: "Mac and hip-hop diva Nicki Minaj join forces to create Viva Glam Nicki, a scene-stealing lipstick. The full RRP (less VAT) from the sale of this lipstick is paid to Mac Aids Funds and goes towards helping women, men and kids everywhere affected by HIV and AIDS. Limited Edition"

What I say: I know most people love Mac but for some reason I just have never been a Mac girl - I think it is because there has never been one that local to me. So at the grand old age of 23 this was my first Mac lipstick - I have used their face products before but never anything for the lips or eyes. 

The one thing that really drew me to this lipstick other than the colour was the fact that all the profit goes to charity and I thought that was really lovely. However, I did go to Mac Pro in Soho with the intention of buying a coral summer shade. The make up artist in there suggested this one straight away and once I had it on, I knew I was going to be taking it home with me. For me it is a very bold colour but I think it will look beautiful once the sun finally comes out. 

Pros:

- I love how bold it is, I tend to stick to nudes or bright reds for nights out, so this is a bit of a change for me.

- The colour lasts, it does kind of stain your lips but I don't mind that because it means it take a little longer until I feel the need to reapply. 

- It is highly pigmented and really thick so gives a full coverage in one application.

- I think for the quality it isn't that expensive and I will definitely be investing in some more Mac lipsticks.

Cons: 

- Most of my cons are personal preferences, for one I find this shade quite bold and I don't know how much everyday wear I could get out of it even though I love it. 

- You need to make sure you get all dry skin off your lips and use a balm before apply as this colour is so thick it will highlight any dryness (which most bold lipsticks would)

Have you tried anything from the Viva Glam Range? 

Revlon Colorstay - Coastal Surf Nail Enamel

Revlon Colorstay - 170 Coastal Surf - £7.99

Today has been such a sunny and beautiful day, it is the first time this year that it has looked like Spring, shame that it hasn't felt it though. In honour of the blue skies and gorgeous sun, I decided to dig out one of my new shades that I have recently bought. The new Revlon Colorstay polishes have one of the best formulas that I have tried in a nail varnish. The colour brushes on the same as it looks in the bottle, and I have only applied one coat. I always use a clear base coat and a clear extra shine top coat. 

This Coastal Surf shade looks as though it is going to be one of my favourite of the spring/summer. I don't tend to wear blues and I am sometimes quite unadventurous with the colours that I wear/buy. But with this shade there is something bright and uplifting about it which shouts out fun and they make a statement. Revlon Coastal Surf Nail Polish is such a beautiful, bright and solid blue shade that I think will suit almost every skin tone. The formula of the polish is very different from lots of others on the high street, I don't think I have ever tried a colour which gives such a bold and full coverage in one coat. It is definitely a one coat, super glossy finish and extremely easy to apply. It says that is last up to 11 days and I will be hopefully putting that to the test even though I usually change my polish weekly.  I can't fault this polish at all and I will be definitely buying a lot more colours in this range.

No.7 Vital Brights Lipsticks

Left is Blooming Pink and Right is Blossoming Pink

(My photo skills are shocking)

Blossoming Pink

Blooming Pink (with a bit of a lazy eye)

These No.7 Vital Brights Lipsticks are GREAT, a million times better than any of the lipsticks that No.7 have brought out. When I first saw them in Boots, my friend Meg convinced me to pick the Blossoming Pink shade out of the two. I only had one No.7 Voucher so I had to pick one, on the plus it brought my price down from £10 to £5. Bargain! Then when I went to get the Blooming Pink, it was sold out and I only found it up in Putney after uni one day. 

Blossoming Pink, is my new everyday lipstick and the Blooming Pink is a girly girl pink. These lipsticks are as pigmented as the look as a stick. They smooth on and nourish the lips and feel as though they have an essence of almost being like a lip balm. I keep pulling funny fish faces to smell the lipsticks as it is vanilla, and it's lush even if I do look silly doing it. 

Has anyone tried the new No.7 Vital brights collection? I think I might check out the blushers next. 

Nails Inc Basil Street

I have had this nail varnish for ages since Glamour Magazine  had it as a giveaway. I love the nude colour and I am always reverting back to it. A few months back my friend Meg brought this from Nails Inc at £11 in the same colour Basil Street. 

Because the colour is nude/light I have applied two coats as well as a top coat, but normally when wearing Nails Inc I only have to put on one. I find that Nails Inc varnish is long lasting and it doesn't chip easily. So win win for me when it comes to nails as my varnishes always seem to chip so it must be extra extra strong. 

The only problem is at the moment is that my nails are stained around the edges from the use of my No.7 Devils Double colour. I have tried lots of tips and tricks but can't seem to shift the red. So if you have any then leave me a comment please!! I know they would look a lot better without the reddy/pink rim.

Have you tried Nails Inc??