How to make your polished nails last longer

There is just something so soothing about painting your nails whether its a horrible week at work and you need to pamper yourself or you have plans that involve getting dolled up for like cocktails with the girls. 

I love having my nails done but sometimes you have to do it your self but one wrong stroke or rushing can lead to disastrous results so here are a few tips I've picked up, along with a couple of my fave nail art pics. 

Do not wash your hands before applying the polish as the natural oils from your skin stops the polish from adhering to your nails.     

                                                                                 
This goes hand in hand (get it) with my first point apply nail polish remover to you nails before you paint them.                          

                                                                                                                    
Give you nails time to dry between each coat I know that this is a given but I can not stress it enough.     

                                                                                                                              
Apply the polish with thin coats this allows the nail to hold onto the product better.      

                    
Roll the bottle in the palm of your hand and do not shake it as it will create air bubbles that can transfer onto your nails and you'll end up with a monstrous manicure an nobody wants that.

 

Aimee Song (song of style) X Revolve

I have been following Aimee for around sixth months as she came up as one of my suggested videos on YouTube, If I remember correctly the first video I watched was 8 ways to wear a slip dress from her style by numbers series, as you know I am currently infatuated with anything that has the slip in it, just ask my Topshop order history.

On the 30th of April Aimee announced via Instagram that she was launching her own fashion line Song of Style and on the 13th of May her first collection released and I cant get over it I am constantly picking up my jaw off the floor because its too damn gorgeous here are some of my favorite pieces from the collection.

The Elsa midi dress

If only I lived in America where it would be sunny 85% of the time as I would be wearing this to every picnic, BBQ and 4th of July party EVER because it is such a classic piece with an a slight modern twist as the color is taupe rather than a traditional red , I would pair it with a cropped light wash denim jacket.

The Isla Midi Dress 

I absolutely adore this tobacco color and the horn buttons which gives this dress a more vintage feel, this would look incredible paired with white cat eye sunglasses ,a pair of white heels or mules and some chunky statement gold earrings.

The Ada top & skirt 

This is the outfit you wear when your on date number 3 so that he knows date number 4 is inevitable and that he needs to wife you up because you look like a candyfloss dream.

How To Buy From M.A.C On A Budget

The MAC brand is very well established within the beauty industry since it was founded in 1984, they have always managed to come up with exciting collaborations(Trolls, Star Trek, Aaliyah etc.) and concepts (Viva Glam) so it comes as no surprise that as the brand grows their prices increase but not to fret I have devised a little cheat sheet, it won't save you a boatload of money but you've got to start somewhere.

Travel Sizes

I know this is kind of a well duh, but travel sizes are definitely

a good way to try mac products without committing to their full-size counterparts the only drawback is it's limited to skin care and 4 mini eyeshadow pigments. 

Good Byes Tab 

Yep, you guessed correctly this is where MAC puts the products they are discontinuing as the saying goes out with the old and in with the new, typically this tab can sometimes be hit or miss but you do get the occasional gem from time to time.

(not all products on this tab are discounted)

Multi-Purpose products 

This is my second favourite 3-word phase and with good reason, I'm all about saving money but let's be honest who isn't?

the good thing is that most of their products are multi-use 

such as strobe cream, for instance, it works as a primer/moisturiser and liquid highlighter and hey presto 3 products in 1.

Free Samples

Not much else to say when the title kinda says it all.

Weird

Kicking off 2018 with you getting to know me a bit better


1. What's a nickname only your family calls you?
Dot Spot
2. What's a weird habit of yours?
Skipping the bottom two stairs 
3. Do you have any weird phobias?
I Hate icy pavements and anything else I can slip over and break something
4. What's a song you secretly love to blast and belt out when you're alone?
King of Wishful Thinking by Go West
5. What's one of your biggest pet peeves?
Arrogant people are the worst

6. What's one of your nervous habits?
Overthinking
7. What side of the bed do you sleep on?
The middle you get the best of both

8. What was your first stuffed animal and it's name?
most likey it was a probably a bear called beary (creative I know)

9. What's the drink you always order at starbucks?
I dont really drink much starbucks(gasp)
10. What's a beauty rule you preach, but never actually practice?
Cleaning my brushes, I just forget to do it.

11. Which way do you face in the shower?
I keep my back to the shower
12. Do you have any 'weird' body 'skills'?
I hiccup everyday (no joke)
13. What's your favorite comfort food thats 'bad' but you love to eat it anyways?
Chinese
14. What's a phrase or exclamation you always say?
F**K