Product Review - Barry M Textured Nail Effect

Hey guys

Yesterday I went shopping and found some lovely new nail polishes on offer by Barry M. The "Textured Nail Effect" polishes have started taking off recently so I thought I would give it a try and with my local Superdrug offering them at 2 for £6 it was hard to resist.

I picked up 2 bottles, one pale blue called "Atlantic Road" (left) and a nude/peach pink called "Kingsland Road" (Right).

Following all good nail polish practise I applied a base coat first using Barry M "Basecoat, Topcoat  & Nail Hardener. All in one"(centre). You can pick this up in Superdrug for £2.99 and I really recommend it as an all in one nail polish that does what it says it does.

I then applied 3 thin coats of each polish. This was because the first coat when on really thin and was see through , the next coat made the colour more prominent but the effect was lacking so a third coat did the trick for me.

 

The textured effect is really hard to photograph as it is more like a sandpaper/gritty end effect once dried. The best photo I could manage on my camera is this one:



As you can see I went for the ring finger to be a different colour. The polishes themselves were very true to colour once applied and so far there have been no chips , even after 2 hours of ukulele strumming.

I really like the effect and colours especially for spring but, I am more of a bold than pastel colours person so I hope more are to be released soon in brighter colours.

This effect is also available in 2 other pastel colours : a pastel yellow ("Station Road")  and a sea green ("Ridley Road").

Overall I'm quite happy with my purchase but I don't know how often I will make use of the polishes. Maybe some funky nail art will occur in the future ?

I'll be back soon with my shoes of the week.


GoodyTwoShoes x

Shoes of the Week 20/02/13 - Babycham Scorpio Glitter

Hey Guys

It's been another busy few day here in London. Fashion hit last weekend with London Fashion Week showcasing the Autumn/Winter Collection and the first British Plus Size weekend held here with special panelists and events happening across the city.

The work at LSE has once again stepped up in volume as we are tested on new material and put through our paces in essay submissions but I am managing to keep on top of it.

I also had a very busy weekend as my fabulous Mum came to stay for a few days. We went to the theatre, did some shopping , took in the sights and generally had a great time. It was good to see her and I'm looking forward to heading back home in a few weeks.

This weeks shoes come from a new website I discovered the other day (www.soyoushoes.co.uk). I suggest you check it out as there are some really great styles and brands on offer for good prices.

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My shoe of the week are Babycham Scorpio Glitter Bow Stiletto Heel Platform

If Dorothy was a Rock Chick then these would be her glittery shoes back home.

Featuring over 3 inches worth of heel and a platform front these shoes are not for the faint hearted.  They zip up on the inside in a traditional shoe boot style and hit just on the ankle, giving full foot coverage. The outside has a glitter sheen that sparkles under the light and a cute bow on the outside edge with the Babycham Logo shown in a button to make up the middle. To give a finishing touch the platform front offers black and pink candy stripes making the beauties sugary sweet.

At £60 these are reasonably priced compared to similar products available and offer a lot for the money. However you do have to be extra careful when wearing these in case you topple over.

Overall I give 8/10 - gorgeous shoes to look at but maybe not the easiest to walk in.


Talk to you soon


GoodyTwoShoes x

Primark Picks - Jan 2013

Hi guys

Whilst I have a bit of free time I thought I would do this lovely blog post for you. As you can tell from the title this is essentially my Primark haul from January. I've been on a couple of trips recently and accumulated a fair amount of stuff which I love and have worn. Having a Primark at the top of the road is a blessing and a curse because you can never just pick up the one thing and I had to make 2 trips last week because I got distracted and didn't actually buy what I went in for (I'm sure I'm not the only one who has done this ?).

To try and reduce the amount of photos I have grouped similar items together.

First up are a few band T-shirts:

 

 

Debbie Harry Dipped Hem T-shirt £8

Bowie Split Arm Vest £8

Ramones Beaded Logo Vest £8

 

A few American style comfy Tees:



 

Nerd Rolled arm T-shirt £4



Dork Rolled arm T-shirt £4

 

More T- shirts, Sugar Skulls this time:

 

 

White Russian Doll Skull Vest £4

Beige Sugar Skull Studded Shoulder Vest £4

 

 

I also picked up this Love Heart Cut out shirt dress:

 

 

Close up of the Neck detail

 

 Long Sleeve Heart Cut Out Shirt Dress £12

 

Some Basics:



 

Asymmetric Long Sleeve White T-shirt £2 (Reduced from £5)

Black Sneakers £7

Burgundy Deck Shoes £7

 

Here are some super Cute PJ's:

 

I love the design of the top - check out the back !

 

Where's Wally Short PJ's £8

 

 

So that's everything I have bought from Primark in the last couple of weeks. I feel most of the T-shirts are value for money as I go through them like no tomorrow and I love the shirt dress which is just in time for Valentines day.

 

I'll be back later this week with my shoes of the week

 

GoodyTwoShoes x



Shoes of the Week 06/02/13 - Evans Colourblock Platform Courts

Hi Guys

This weeks been busy again but in a musical way.

A couple of friends from uni got together recently and decided to have a jam to see what we sounded like. I played the drums for about 5 years in high school and dabbled a bit with them in college before they got put into storage. This was the first time I sat behind a kit in almost 2 years and I loved it. Within the space of 2 weeks our jam group had turned into a band with a gig booked for Sat 2nd Feb at a local pub.

After 8 hours of crazy practise during Saturday day we had a set list prepared and headed to set up. Sound check went well and before we knew it it was our turn on stage. The gig went brilliantly and we had a few supporters who came to see us perform for the first time. We celebrated with a well deserved pint and by Sunday it felt like a dream.

The rest of this week has been taken up with work as I try and get ahead before my lovely Mother comes and visits next weekend. I can't wait to show her around the sights and catch up.

This weeks shoes are inspired by an email I received by Evans showing off some familiar faces in their latest collections. Check out Beth (www.archedeyebrow.com) , Georgina ( www.fullerfigurefullerbust.com) and Callie (http://www.fromthecornersofthecurve.com/) modelling the Scarlett and Jo collection.

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My shoes of the week are Evans Colourblock Platform Courts

Eye catching ? Check ! Bold ? Check ! Fabulous ? Check !

 

Offering a style revamp to your work wardrobe in cobalt and black these shoes are designed to get you noticed. 

 

Featuring a 7 cm (2.7") heel and wide fitting Evans have stuck true to comfort without compromising on style. The cute bow print lining adds a playful element to an otherwise serious court shoe.  The contrasting toecap and heel help lengthen your legs and minimise your feet , offering an easy way to get a slimmer look and a small platform at the front gives you the perfect balance.

 

They also come in a neon colourway (shown below) which still offer eye catching style but with less of a shock.

 

 

At £35 you can't go wrong but you will have to be quick as they are selling out fast.

 

 

Overall I give 8/10 - fabulous shoes at a decent price

 

 

Speak to you soon

 

 

GoodyTwoShoes x