I’ve started this post at least 6 times now. Brain officially fried.

I have so much going on IRL atm so you’ll have to excuse me but I wanted to get the competition results up tonight and also share my new boots with you all.

They’re by a brand called ASH and the style is Tennessee. They are incredibly OTT and for that reason alone I had to have them as soon I clocked them. I purchased them from Spoiled Brat and the service was fab. If you’re a teeny tiny UK size 2 or 3 then hurry as they still have your size!

A bonus is that they are ridiculously comfortable and SO toasty. Downside, they’re quite heavy. I’m gonna have calves like The Rock! (<<YUM)

Check out the detailing, gorgeous mixed metal studding and distressed leather. Ugh! They’re disgustingly beautiful! And I think they’ll just get better and better with age

Oh and my leopard leggings are from Republic. Just £10 and I can really recommend them. Super nice silky fabric.

AND without further ado the winner of the Technic Carnival Nail Polish is

Congratulations Charli! I’ll be in touch shortly to get your postal address. Thanks so much to everyone who entered xo

This is just a quick post to make you aware (if you’re not already) that Technic are doing a dupe for OPI’s Rainbow Connection. It’s just £1.25!! a bottle over at Lovethymakeup

Updated Pic of it Layered ♥

Now, I don’t own the OPI version, but from looking at swatches online I would say that this is VERY similar and totally worth picking up if you’re into your glitter polishes. Above is just one coat (I was in a rush) and I was impressed with the amount of glitter it deposited. Hopefully it’ll layer well.

It’s worth noting that the first swatch doesn’t do the glitteryness? justice. As you can see in the last pic my camera phone couldn’t even cope with the shine it gives off. It’s much more sparkly IRL.

Leave “Enter Me” below if you would like to be in with a chance of owning a bottle (as I bought two). I realise that it’s not an expensive prize, but it is free so….. *shrugs*

I’ll pick the winner via random.org on Sunday night. No third party entries (ie money supermarket etc). Will post worldwide. Over and out

xo

Hi everyone,

I thought I’d start this week with a little competition for you all

The inspiration behind this one is actually the sad state of affairs that are my fingernails. They have been neglected for about the past 4 weeks, really really badly. I’m actually ashamed of them

The nails themselves haven’t been filed into shape in weeks, they look manky and discoloured due to all the bright nail polish abuse. The cuticles are ripped and torn…. I’ve seen better nails on Pete Doherty..

If you’re easily turned look away now

So in an effort to get them back into shape for summer I’ve bought myself some treatments including Sally Hansen Nail Growth Miracle, Cuticle Cream & some new nail files.

I’m hoping to see an improvement within a week – 10 days…. and I was thinking… surely my lovely readers would like a chance to treat their talons too? We can compare progress!!

There are 4 prizes up for grabs, to enter you will need to leave a comment below saying “Enter me please”, you will need to be aged 18+  due to the fact that some of the prizes are classed as solvents, although I will post to anywhere in the world.

One entry per person please and no third party entries from “money saving” websites, I reserve the right to delete such entries. Competition closes Friday June 12th at 12 noon GMT. Winner will be announced shortly after.

1st Prize Winner will receive

• 1 x Sally Hansen Nailgrowth Miracle
• 1 x Sally Hansen Nail Quencher
• 1 x Sally Hansen Natural Shine
• 1 x Ms Manicure 4-way (ooooer) Nail Buffer

2nd Prize Winner will receive

• 1 x Elegant Touch Fortifying Nail Spa
• 1 x Barry M Nail Paint in 301 Block Orange

3rd Prize Winner will receive

• 1 x Elegant Touch Fortifying Nail Spa
• 1 x Barry M Nail Paint in 300 Acid Yellow

4th Prize Winner will receive

• 1 x Elegant Touch Fortifying Nail Spa
• 1 x Barry M Nail Paint in 302 Fuchsia

GOOD LUCK

xoxoxox

The wanderer returns!!

Well to be completely honest I returned late last Thursday night but I haven’t had a chance to blog since.
Unfortunately I was unwell over the weekend, if you follow me on Twitter you’re probably sick of reading about my ailments but fear not, I’m much more chipper now!!

As the cunning detectives amongst you might realise by now, I was in London last week as a VIP (ooooer get me) Invite of Barry M’s Exclusive Beauty Bloggers Event! And as if that wasn’t exciting enough, I also arranged to meet my online Weightwatchers buddy Kelly for the very first time! We met just outside Kings Cross Station & I honestly felt like I was meeting a blind date, minus the red rose and copy of the Times!

Kelly & I

We spared no expense with our hotel and ended up at the 5 star Easy Hotel in Earls Court……… ok ok so its probably the cheapest hotel in London but in its defense it was clean & comfortable and left us plenty of wonga to spend on Make-up!! Our room was 9ft square I believe, and that included the bathroom. Bijou!!! We both agreed that although a bit “orange” we would definitely stay in an Easy Hotel again. It was 15 mins on the Tube from the city centre and the area itself felt friendly and safe, really what you want as females.

The Tuesday night Kelly and I went to Fire & Stone in Convent Garden where we had delicious pizzas and drinks and took joy in not counting a single Weightwatchers point! We were totally off duty

The Wednesday was the day of the Barry M event and en route we met up with Emma and took a detour to Harrods where we wandered aimlessly ooohing and aaahing at various luxuries, and generally behaving like tourists. We also took the opportunity to go to MAC Pro in Fouberts Place, our thinking behind this being that it would be quiet and we’d avoid the inevitable squash after the event. This paid off, MAC Pro was all but empty and I managed to be restrained and only purchase one thing, I’m sure I would have spent more if I’d been in the company and under the influence of lots of other bloggers

Emma & Kelly

Soon after that we walked to Piccadilly where we had arranged to meet a lot of the others, as we rounded the corner I couldn’t help but feel a bit awed. After all, the people I was seeing and meeting were Guru’s and bloggers that I’ve been watching and reading for almost a year now. I think it’d be fair to say I was a little star struck

We all dandered around to Madame Jo Jo’s in Soho where the event was being held and thats where the real fun began! Barry M quite literally spoilt us, with an array of delicious cupcakes, finger food, drinks and cabaret.

We met Barry M himself, who I had always secretly been convinced was Barry Manilow! Oooohhhh Mandy!!…. but no, he is in fact a regular Londoner who much like Alan Sugar, started out with a market stall (except his sold make-up) in the 80′s and built that into a successful business and the booming brand it is today. Although his son now officially runs the company Barry is still very much hands on.

Barry M was warm, friendly and fun, much like the brand. Although no giant, I can’t help but link him to the phrase “larger than life”. Every time I clocked him, he was either laughing raucously, cracking a joke or simply beaming from ear to ear. He’s certainly no boring big wig. I met a family man with a zest for his brand and life!

We were treated to an exclusive preview of the new Barry M TV Advert & an introduction to Club M. Barry M’s new and exciting social networking site aimed specifically at us Beauty Junkies! If you haven’t already you can sign up here to be part of the unfolding fun!

Some how (I blame you Lisa!!!) I managed to get involved in the makeover competition which was a great ice breaker and a general all round giggle. The lovely Caroline made me up beautifully using an array of Barry M products, along with 3 other bloggers who were doing the same with their victims volunteers. The Winners Natalie and Samantha Chapman (of Pixiwoo fame) were treated to coverage by NOW Magazine, so keep an eye out for that! Only slightly jealous girls!

Make-up by Caroline

Samantha & I with our sizeable heads.....

I also met Anna Saccone of the Style Diet, who was an absolute doll (as I knew she would be), and her equally adorable boyfriend Jonathan Joly who was snap happy throughout the event!

At the end of our lovely afternoon we were all presented with a Barry M Goodie Bag. I have to confess to randomly shouting “Goodie Bag” while clapping my hands like some kind of demented seal when it was announced they were about to hand them out. You can take me nowhere!

Goodies consisted of;

• Barry M Skinny Tee
• Make-up Bag
• Mirror Compact
• Purple Eye Candy Kit
• Nail Polishes in Block Orange, Fuchsia, Bright Purple, Mint Green & Acid Yellow
• 4 Dazzle Dusts including a very special VIP one created exclusively for us VIP’s
• 2 Fine Glitter Dusts
• Natural Dazzle Bronzer (which I have misplaced….. oops)
• 3 in 1 Intense Black Mascara
• Electric Purple Mascara
• Black Eye Kohl
• Aqua Green Eye Liner Pen
• Turquoise Liquid Liner
• Silver Glitter Liner
• 4 Lip Paints
• Glossy Tube in a Nude Pink

I really shouldn’t complain but the Skinny Tee…… Am I alone in thinking Size Medium???? Medium Toddler is all I can assume, its tiny!!!!

My favorite item so far (I’ve yet to open half of it) is definitely the VIP Dazzle Dust. They made 2 VIP colours especially for us, a lilac and a blue, both of which will never be available in the shops. To a Make-up Addict like me, thats a pretty cool thing to own

Afterwards I think everyone was in agreement that shopping was the order of the day. Sadly we couldn’t stick together as there was quite simply just too many of us! I also didn’t fancy wandering about following people like some kind of lowly sheep, so we all seemed to break off into smaller groups. I couldn’t have went shopping with a nicer group of girls; Saskia, Kelly & Holly. We did have another Holly with us for a short period but she went AWOL in Topshop!

L-R; Me, Holly, Kelly & Saskia

We pretty much shopped until we literally dropped into a Garfunkels for a re-fuel & a goodbye to Saskia who had to catch her train home to Scotland. We didn’t stop there though, after waving her off we were shopping again!!! Finally we holed up in the Slug & Lettuce Bar with tender feet & in Holly’s case actually distressed shoes! until it was time for her tube home.

Then Kelly and I headed down to Convent Garden where we had a few more drinks in the Punch & Judy on what was a gorgeous balmy night in London.

Overall it was such a brilliant event. I feel very privileged to have been invited and it was lovely to put names to faces and to geek out together on our shared passion of Make-up

xoxo

Pssst! Competition looming

I got a little over excited & giddy this morning when the sun came out, I can only surmise my fontanel felt a little drunk & spoiled!

To celebrate that big fiery ball of goodness in the sky, I’m running a haircare competition. When I think good weather, I think good hair! No more hiding scraggy locks under wooly hats or hoods, we need to get our tresses in tip top shape! I’m here to help

First Prize

• 1 CHI Silk Infusion (150ml)
• 1 CHI Straight Guard (200g)
  
• 1 CHI Infra Texture Hair Spray (250g)

2nd & 3rd Prize Winners will each receive a CHI Travel Size Set which includes;

• 1 CHI Infra Shampoo (50ml)
• 1 CHI Infra Treatment (50ml)
• 1 CHI 44 Iron Guard (50ml)
  
• 1 CHI Silk Infusion (50ml)

*Please note that all items are brand new & unused and purchased purely for the competition*

To enter you just need to head on over to the Slapswap competition board from here and reply with “Please enter me into the Sunny Hair Comp!” followed by your name/ username.Winners will be picked using an online random number generator to make it 100% fair.
Competition is open to anyone of any age and I will post anywhere in the world. 1 entry per person.

Closing date is in 2 weeks, Tuesday March 24th 2009 at 12 midnight GMT. Winner will be announced shortly after.

Good Luck xoxox

Hi ladies,

I’ve been out shopping this morning and picked up some goodies that you can win in my first ever competition that I’m running to coincide with my imminent 30th birthday

Winner will receive (all brand spanking new and unused) Neutrogena Wave, Essence Lash Mania, Essence Volume Boost Mascara Base, Essence XXL Shine Lipgloss in 04 Rising Star & Essence Colour & Go Polish in 08 Ultimate Pink!!!!

To enter you simply need to head over to Slapswap from here and register if you haven’t already. Then simply follow the instructions under the “Competitions” board.

Winners will be chosen randomly, I will enter everyone into an online random generator to make it 100% fair.
Competition is open to anyone of any age and I will post anywhere in the world. 1 entry per person.

Closing date is March 3rd 2009 12 midnight GMT and the winner will be announced on Thursday March 5th 2009, once I’ve had time to recover from the very big hangover I plan to have

Good Luck!! xox

NB: You can not enter the competition by leaving your details on this post.