Nichola Writes.. óx

2010-10-09T15:59:00.007+01:00

Im packing boxes today, moving house is so frustrating .. needed a break so thought id put up another ootd post, this is what i wore yesterday whilst shopping!

Tweedy Jacket - River Island £20 over 4 years ago .. I love this wee jacket, havent wore it in agesss though

Cream Crochet Lace Top - Penneys/Primark - Bout 10 euro or 12

Dark Skinny Hem Jeans - GAP £55 .. So lovely and such a snug fit!

Handbag - River Island £45/£55 i think

Pearl Brooch - Primark

Snake Bracelet - Primark £3.00

Cameo Necklace - Penneys

Heart Pearl Clock Necklace - Dororthy Perkins

Ballerina Dancer Pearl Necklace with Blue Bow etc - Liberty Blue

Snake Ring - Primark £2.50

Cream Heels - New Look £20

Hope your all havin a 'gud wkend lay-dee'es :)

- Nichola xó

Lovely Brooch

2010-10-08T20:29:00.005+01:00

My lovely Auntie went to Belfast the other day and she took me back a wee pressie from my favourite boutique .. Liberty Blue (she knows me soo well!) ..

A Navy and White/Cream Marilyn Monroe Brooch :)

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Isnt it Pretty ? :)

- Nichola xó

.. More recent buys!

2010-10-07T14:36:00.018+01:00

Hii Hi Lovelies ..

Im sitting with a thumping migraine writing this post :( its not really a cure, like a bright screen plus migraine? needy get aff asap.

Anyway this week and last ive been shopping quite a hella of alot, but not just for clothes and pretty wee things, but for bedroom furniture, im moving house next week and me and my mum have been venturing to soo many furniture shops, i am sooo sick of looking at wardrobes. beds etc .. would do your head in!

Id love a victorian kinda antique room but i settled for something not as antique looking but i love it anyway!

Oh and Me and my mum were going into the department store called World of Furniture on tuesday and before i got to the door a freakin peacock/hen went scootin through the door, the salesman and woman were looking for it but they never got it, they were checking under beds chairs everything, im the kinda person that panicks when the tootiest dog comes near me, imagine me like? i was ready te hop on top a the beds lol!

Anyway onto what i got ..

Black Long Pearl Cardigan - New Look: £25 down to £10 .. I heart.heart.heart this, pearliess :)

Skinny Jeans - Gap: £55 .. I absouletly love these jeans, they fit so well and are just so perfect on, wee postman delivered them on monday and made me super happii .. theyve got lovely hems stiched onto the thigh area, they are not like motorcycle jeans though if uns get me and zips on the ankles .. ive been stuck in tights and dresses/skirts so much and since ive got these i havent had them off!

Pictures dont do them too many favours though :(

Revlon Colorstay oily comb in Ivory - £11.99 .. i got this because i always use buff but i think its a little to dark for me, but ivory is too pale, so ive been tryin to mix both but cant find the perfect match, ratio? anyone any tips for mixing?

Natural Collection Concealer Stick - £2 i think

I was actually really surprised with this concealer stick, its a really good match for my skin, theres only too shades though, i got "fair". I find that its really creamy and easy to blend, good enough for me! The only thing is you dont get a whole load a product but for £2 i couldnt argue!

NYC Smooth Skin Loose Face Powder Translucent - Superdrug £2.99 i think. I went looking for this little gem after reading the review from the lovely sophie at http://sophiephiephie.blogspot.com.

I love reading her blog, you ladies should all check it out! Now! Anyway you get alot powder in this, it keeps oil at bay, doesnt look cakey etc overall im really happy with this :)

Me and my sister ventured into internacionale last night, i dont like that shop really, am never init, but i spotted these too chains and just had to get them, they were down to £2 each and buy one get 1 half price, £3 total! The silver one has a little sewing machine on it and crochet bow :) so cute. Theyd make great stocking fillers for christmas too!

I spotted this in the Next Home store last night and my mum got it for me for my new room, itsnt it just love.ly? (see what i just done there) :)

It was £10. I also got another lovely piece but it hady be ordered in so havty wait to next week !

Off in search of more home furniture tomorrow, the joyyy :( but im sure al get a sneak into a few more enjoyable wee shops for a nosey!

- Nichola xó

2010-10-04T19:58:00.004+01:00

Hi Everyone ..

Hope your all well!

How crappy is the weather tday, well in northern ireland its freakin stormy as hell, gales, rain=chilly times and messss-ay hair .. boo :( but then again, its a good excuse to get all cosy and wrapped up (which is the way i like it i must say)! lol

Me and the bf just went away for a drivee tday, ended up doing a wee bita snooping around the shops too.
This is just what i wore:

Black Lace Blouse - Primark

Wooly Skirt - Warehouse

Black Vest Underneath - River Island

Handbag - Penneys/Primark

Snake Bracelet - Primark .. L.O.V.E !

Snake Ring - Primark

Shorter Charm Chain -Topshop

Peal Beaded Heart Watch Necklace - Dorothy Perkins

Tights - Penneys/Primark

Quilted Ballet Flats with Gold Chains - From My Sister!

Thats all from me ..
Oh and The Vampire Diaries Season 2 starts back tomorrow night on itv 2 (uk) awwh i love it so much, i couldnt wait a few weeks ago so i watched the first 2 new episodes online .. am still guna tune in tomorrow night thou..

kick back, relax and let stefan and damon do the talkin (and whatever else!) sounds good?

yupp :)

- Nichola x.o

Karen Gillan

2010-10-02T19:46:00.004+01:00

I think shes stunningly ... beautee-ful

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.. A few cheap-eee primark buys!

2010-10-01T21:24:00.012+01:00

Hi Doll-eee's :)

Hope uns are all having a good friday night.
Im sitting in all wrapped up .. hot water bottle, blanket, wooly dressing gown/robe and chunky bootie bedroom slippers, am all set for thee "cold wintery nights" wouldnt uns say?
And I LOVE IT (being all cosy)! lol ..

Now i just gota go geta nice cupa táe .. 3 sugars please :)

Anyway this is some of the wee bits 'n' pieces i picked up in primark on wednesday and today ..

Peach-y Blouse - £10.00

Black Blouse - £10 same as above ^

I actually really love these two tops..my mum even got one in the black too! obv you havty wear a cami or vest underneath too

(unless youre into showing of your stomach etc, which i soooo am not, i hate mine with a passsh-ion)!

I spotted this belt in another primark store today .. i was kinda looking for a skinny one cus i dnt really have many and i loveee it .. and guess the price? 50p .... yes 50p i said! Only one left, it was originally £2 .. bargain !

Gold Bow Ring - £2.00 Please excuseee my ugly pale ass hands and short weak chipped nails :(

Snake Ring - £2.50 i think .. i love this, sorry for the crappy pic thou :(

Snake Bangle - Aww i just lovee this too - £3.00

Sensations - Peking Spare Ribs Crackers .. Yess primark has introduced a new gorgeous food range :)

joke .. lol but i had to include these, stuffed them in the trolley in tesco today, theyre so yummy but not good for the tummy :(

Anyway thats all .. Wait, no it isnt, i just wanty ask, does anyone have any good tips on how i can: tighten, fill, make less visible - large/dialated open pores on my nose?

I have blackheads that i can never get rid off, and from excessively poking at them (i know eugh) i have left very deep hole thingys .. ive tried different creams, the elf primer, ice cubes to close them, distilled witch hazel, egg whites etc but nothing helps, my foundation justs disappears/slides off around the holes and leaves all these hugely visible hole marks on my nose, really hard to describe, i HATE the thought of putting makeup on now :( that seems like quite an exaggeration doesnt it, but i feel so paranoid about this problem .. get a grip nichola!

Ive was thinking maybe about some Clinique pore products but dont wanty spend much if it isnt gunay work, anyone know if you can get free samples in boots etc?

Sorry for the long ramble ..

Any advice would be well appreciated girlies!

- Nichola xó

... Another ootd :x:

2010-09-30T17:06:00.009+01:00

Hii Everyone :)

Just another ootd from me
(i bet all of you, who everr look at my blog are fed up with these lol sorrry)

Silk Warehouse Blouse - Good 'ole Ebay !

Black Vest Top Underneath - River Island

Skinny Black Baxter Jeans - Topshop

Pearl Kitten Heel Shoes - New Look

- Nichola xó

wee items i eyed up but CANNOT get :( booo !

2010-09-28T17:02:00.019+01:00

Hi Lovelies .. Hope ur all well :)

Ive not been doing much today, just looking and applying for jobs, feels like am never guna get one..it sucKkks so much :(

Anyway then i got distracted by looking at pretty witty things, you know as you do lol

These are just some things i eye'd up but cant really get due to having to save .. ahh the joys :(

Hope you like!

modcloth.com

jovonnalondon.com ... I LOVE THIS!

modcloth.com

jovonnalondon.com

modcloth.com ... Just hady include this, thought it was so cuteee!

Modcloth.com

libertyblue.co.uk

libertyblue.co.uk .. I love this, i have one veryyy similar :)

libertyblue.co.uk

polyvore.com .. i really like these type of bags, spotted one in topshop a few weeks ago and it was gorgeous :) they kinda remind me on old time curtain fabric or something lol anyone think so?

- Nichola xó

Another OOTD .x.

2010-09-22T18:36:00.010+01:00

Hii .. Another boring ootd from me (as usual)

Knitted Cardigan: Pennys/Primark

Bow Patterned High Waisted Shorts: Primark .. I got these last week and i love them <3>nearly identical to ones river island where selling

Bow Patterned Tights: Pennys

Black Vest Top: River Island

Pearl Heart Clock Necklace: Dorothy Perkins .. Thought i needed more so added

My Black Charm Necklace: Liberty Blue

And My Big Ben Charm Necklace : Topshop

3 Stretchy Rings: Matalan

Silver Ring: Bf

Black Flat Heeled Shoes: Dolcis

Hope thats not toooo boring :( lol

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Anyway. Ive got the flu :( i hate it.

But Who's looking forward to all new GOSSIP GIRL tonight (uk) ?

Mememememe :)

less than an hour then il be hogging the tv screen :)

- Nichola xó

x.

2010-09-20T22:55:00.010+01:00

Hi Everyone ..

This is just a short ootn minus the head :( from months back when i went to a Fame Musical with my mum !

Black Shrug Thingy - Miss Selfridge: Few years ago.

Dress - River Island: Over 2 years ago .. 120 Euro, I heart thisss :)

Footless Tights - Duno

Black Shoes - Dolcis

Pearl Brooch - Primark: £2 or £3 i think

Black Skinny Belt - Sisters

Pearl Beads - Claires

Mix of Bracelets - Topshop, Primark, Dunnes and From My Bf :)

- Nichola xó

OOTD

2010-09-17T18:41:00.011+01:00

OOTD

(EEEK, Bad posee ...)

Pearl Ballerina and Coin Necklace: Liberty Blue

Dark Skinny Jeans - River Island: £40 or £45

Pearl Clock Necklace: Dorothy Perkins

Blouse - Laura for Topshop: Kant remember, got it a few years back ..

Silk Back Navy Velvety Waistcoat - Warehouse: Few years ago too, think about £50 +

I loveee this waistcoat : )

Me, rocking (NOT) my Heart Monitor that i have to wear for a weeeeek ..

This is so annoying!

- Nichola xó

Ebay Win !

2010-09-11T17:21:00.004+01:00

Mr postman delivered this today : )

Its a Silk Blouse from Warehouse .. I loveeeeee it. I won it on ebay :)

Cost a total of £11 something including delivery and it came super-dooperly-fast. Won late on thurs nyt, arrived this morning!

The silk feel is lovely, and i love the nipped in waistband. I love the cuffs on it too which have piles of

buttons :) I thought this was a pretty good buy for such a wee price!

Nichola

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2010-09-09T12:06:00.013+01:00

♥×♥ Some Wee Bits & Bobs I Bought Recently ♥×♥

* Simple Oil Balancing Control Moisturiser: Boots - £3.99 *

I got this because i was in need of a new face moisturiser and cus i have to save the pennies as well :( i thought because it said "oil balancing" that it would actually do that. However .. no it did NOT! Less than an hour after i applied all my make-up i had a shiny face. I have oily/combination skin you could say. I have an oily t-zone but my cheeks are quite noraml/dry. This cream left my entire face SHINY never mind my just thee nose area etc. It gets a thumbs DOWN from me!

* Nivea Visage Regenerating Night Cream for Normal/Combination Skin: Superdug - Half price sale £1.99 i think *

I've never bought a night cream before -$ im not really a huge skin person. So i thought i would just buy this little tub, it was half price in superdrug anyway. It says that its for combination skin. Well, you dont need to apply alot, just a little cus it spreads easily however it looks like you dipped your face in a frying pan .. especially in the MORNING. I have to get a towel and dab my face after i use this. I have been using this for about a week now, i havent noticed any significant differnce in my skin, however it is a bit smoother and the redness in my cheeks has been toned down abit.

* Nivea Visage Oil Free Moisturising Fluid: Superdrug - Half price sale £1.99 i think also *

I bought this because the simple one was quite a fail as i said above ^ This actually keeps my skin nice and matte for a good wean a hours :) then i just top up with a little bit of powder .. However my skin does feel a bit tight when it dries in :( my search goes on .

* Barry M Nail Polishes in: Mushroom and Grey: Boots 2 for £4 or £5 *

I have been meaning to pick Mushroon up for a while but everytime i remember to look for it when im out shopping it seems to be outta stock :( but then i found it in boots and it was on offer so i picked it up and the Grey one. I realy like Mushroom :) Not so much the Grey shade though, it comes out like a dark navy on my nails which im not that fond of.

* Creamy Beige Lace Crochet Waist Belt: Dunnes Stores - £4 *

* Black Lace Crochet Waist Belt: Dunnes Stores - £4 *

* 3 Pairs of patterned tights from Primark *

* MAC Powder Blush in Melba *

I was looking for a peachy MAC powder blush and picked this up. I wasnt so sure at the start, it seemed such of a bold colour, but when you use a light hand i think its really pretty. Its super pigmented and will last ages. It also lasts all day on my face which is a plus + : )

* MAC Creme 'de nude Lipstick *

This is described as a peachy lipstick i think ? However i think it looks a little pink on me and i cant really wear pink because of my red hair :( i have mixed it with Rimmel nude delight and think its quite wearable. Its my first Mac lipstick and i really like it! Its a cremesheen and is so softiee soft lol it just glides on and has a lovely shine to it.

* Gold Bag Charm: Primark £2.50 or £3.50 *

* Cameo Ring: Primark - £2 i think *

* Gold Bird Brooch: Primark £1 *

* 3 Tiny rings: Matalan - £5 *

If anyone has any recommendations for a face moisturiser for combination/oily skin could you share ..

Pretty please? :)

Nichola

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FOTD

2010-09-04T20:40:00.003+01:00

.... A quick FOTD from a few days ago!

* Face *

Simple Oil Balancing Moisturiser

Revlon Colorstay Foundation - 150 Buff

Benefit It Stick

Rimmel Stay Matte Powder - No. 001

Mac Powder Blush - Melba

Maybelline Collossal Mascara

Clinque Bronzing Quad - Highligting Shade Used for brow bone

Rimmel Eyebrow Pencil

Mac Mulch Eyeshadow

Urban Decay Underground Eyeshadow (i think)

* Lips *

Mac Creme dé nude

mixed with

Rimmel Nude Delight

- Nichola xó

Bank Holiday Monday Outing

2010-09-04T17:21:00.008+01:00

Hi Againn Lovelies !

From the title unz can see i wrote bank holiday monday ..

I know i know, its like nearly a week later but im just tryna catch up on some posts since my internet was playing up .. Its actually working for the past couple a hours now thank gawd :) lol

Anyway, me and my bf went a drive on monday to this place called the Gortin Glens. We ended up in the middle of the mountains first near gorgeous big lakes.

I so wasnt dressed appropriately, it got way too warm. I nearly got eaten alive by a hugeee Dog, okay slight exaggeration, but i took a huff and walked away from my bf and the next min i hear "nichola stay there", turned round and the dog was standing on him, i was metres away, surrounded by water and about to bust into tears :( am such a wussss lol but im scared a dogss so much and this one was so massive, it was an alsatian.

Then when we got to the forest we took our picnic and GOT LOST. Soo not fun. The forest Reminded me of TWILIGHT so much, all i needed was for edward to appear and it woulda been like the film in real ... A girl can only dream right? :(

Anyway, picture heavy below:

My bf Carved this into the wood :)

"Steven Loves Nik"

It needs rotated, i did that, obv it didnt save!

I love this picture, it doesnt look sunny here but it really was, i love how the sky reflects perfectly in the water, i just wanted to jump in !

Awkward stupid poseee :( my baddd ^^ !

Waterfall :]

Me standing awkwardly again =s lol

My Bf : )

Hope you're all having a good week'end !

- Nichola óx

OOTD

2010-09-04T16:46:00.006+01:00

Hii Everyone : )

This is just a quick ootd from yesterday

Sorry for the pictures minus the head

I took these when i got home from shopping and my face was looking way tooo shiny etc lol because of the hott weather here in ireland, i hated it, i actually wished it would like rain, snow lol weirddd

Anyway:

* White Skinny Jeans - Topshop: £40 *

* White Vest Top Underneath - Oasis - £8 or £10 *

* Patterned Silk Top - Miss Selfridge A Few Years Ago - £35 or more, cant remember exactly *

* Flat Sandals - Sisters *

* Handbag - RiverIsland: £45 *

* Pile A Gold Bracelets on Each Arm - Ebay *

* Chain & Necklace - Topshop & Penneys *

* Pearl Clip On Earrings - Bday Present From a Friend *

- Nichola xó

Urban Decay Naked Palette :)

2010-09-02T19:41:00.004+01:00

Hii ..

So i havent posted anything since last week because ive been busy and then my internet has been acting like a tool this last couple of days, it lets me on one min then the next i get the irritating messgae "the internet explorer cannot display the webpage"

Aaargh its so annoying :(

I feel lost without getting on the internet lol

But anyway wednesday got a lot better because my BF booked our flights to Beijing for next Febuary and i CANNOT WAIT :) and also my Urban Decay Naked Palette FINALLY came :)

I ordered it on the 23rd from the HOF website but it only came there yday .. I was startin to think it got lost in the post :(

Anyway I LOVE IT already .. Its so pretty!

Pictures below:

I havent used it yet thought but i plan to tomorrow :)

The eyeshadows are gorgeous, i really like: Darkhorse, Hustle, Virgin and sidecar.

I really like the new Whiskey Eye pencil shade as well. I think its much better than Bourbon as it had glitter in it!

- Nichola xó

OOTD

2010-08-27T23:18:00.005+01:00

Hi Looove-lies

Hope your all having a good weekend .. Just a quick ootd of the day from me
Sorry in advance for the shi**y fotos lol

I look pretty eugh and feel that way tday, dont you just hate these days when you feel like
crap

:(

I know i do aaargh!

* Silk Blouse - Warehouse: About £45 or £50 a few years back *

* Velvet Skirt - Primark: £7 I <3 This *

* Bow Patterned Tights - Penneys/Primark: 3 Euro *

* Suede Pearl Kitten Heel Shoes - New Look: £20 .. My favourite shoes ever basically because of the PEARLS! Lol *

* Cream/Beige Lace Waist Belt - New, Dunnes Stores: £4 *

* Brooch - Penneys/Primark: 3 Euro I think *

* Necklaces [+&] Chain - Selection from Dorothy Perkins, Topshop and Penneys *

* Bracelets - All presents my Bf's Mum Took me back from China :) *

* Cameo Ring - New, Primark: £2 or £3 *

- Nichola xó

Dublin Shopping Buys :)

2010-08-24T13:11:00.012+01:00

Hiii Love-aah-lies :]

I went to dublin for a few days last week with my mum and sister and wee literally shopped most of the time .. it was so exhausting :( lol

I actually didnt see much in topshop or anywhere which is shockinggg for me. I got the majority of stuff in penneys :( lol (primark in dublin)

Anyway .. on to what i got:

* Black and Cream Knitted Cardigan - Penneys: 12 Euro *

* Pearl Ring - Pennys: 3.00 Euro *

* Cameo Necklace - Pennys: 3.00 Euro .. I love this *

* Cameo and Pearl Brooch - Pennys: 3.00 Euro I loveee this too, its so pretti *

* Cream Lace Top - Pennys (primark dublin): forgot the price sorry! *

This top is really pretty and has lovely crochet detailing around the chest, has a vest top insert underneath and it looks lovely tucked into high waisted skirts!

* Greyish Wooly Knitted Cardigan - Penneys: 16 Euro *

This is soo nice .. Its got pearl buttons which i lurvve .. Everytime i go shopping i think i need to pick up something to do with pearls, its become a need, like food, not just a want! lol

Sorry for the crappie pictures, camera wont pick it up well :(

* Velvet Patterned Top - Topshop: 46 Euro *

* Tights - Pennys (primark in dublin): 3.00 Euro *

* Bow Patterned Tights - Pennys: 3.00 Euro *

I love these tights, but they are so thinnnn :(

Only wore them once and theres wee holes and pulls already.

* Black Handbag - Pennys: 11 Euro *

I never usually use a black handbag but i thought this was lurvelllii :)

It was cheap, but it doesnt look it, the material is soo soft and the bags mahoosive inside.

The pictures dont make it look as nice as it is in real though :(

* Faux Fur Mink Jacket - A Wear: 60 Euro equivalent to about £50 *

I kept my FAVOURITE THING to last. I absouletly adóre this wee jacket. Its so lovely, but it would have been perfect if the sleeves would have been longer but ah well i dont mind that much, i still love it! Its so soft and has a goregous brooch on it. It kinda looks like a greyish colour in these pics but its mink which has a browny tone to it, its really hard to describe.

It also has a little waist belt thing on the back which gives you a nice shape when its on :)

I HEART this!

- Nichola xó

TDF Jumpsuit!

2010-08-24T01:24:00.007+01:00

I just had to share this BEAUTIFUL PIECE OF CLOTHING with you all!

I saw it today in the latest issue of LOOK magazine and fell in LOVE with it but NOT the price tag :(

Anyway its a embellished sequin jumpsuit fro Miss Selfridge .. I adore it and want it so badly but it cost £150 and i dont think i would get much wear out of it to be honest but if i didnt care about the price id have it in a flash!

Below is Estelle and Kimberley Wyatt both rocking high street at the Teen Choice Awards, i think Estelle pulls it off better though! The photos make the colours really different looking though.

What do you guys think of it?

Love or Hate?

- Nichola xó

Urban Decay Naked Palette =)

2010-08-23T23:47:00.003+01:00

Hiii Hi Everyone

So, i havent posted anything in like a week or so ..

I came back from my little trip to dublin on friday past, il do a post of what i got in the next few days :)

But anyway on to the POINT .. From reading the name of this post uns will all know what this is about .. the hugely anticipated Urban Decay Naked Palette!

I have wanted this for the last few months since i first saw it on the internet, it just seems so purrr~FECT for mói lol

I was so jealous when it was released in the states but in the uk we'd have to wait to like sept/oct. Boo hoo !

However i kept checking on the internet if anyone knew a specific date..sooo i was just on a while ago and thought id do a wee search again and landed on a beauty blog and the girl stated she GOT HERS IN THE HOUSE OF FRASER STORE in london ... so i IMMEDIATELY checked the website and to my eyes, IT IS AVAILABLE!

I couldnt believe my eyes, i was in SHOCK! Am i the only wan thats easily amused lol. Anyway i ordered it straight away.

It cost £27.00 + £3.00 p+p

I rang my bf and was like guess what guess what? what have i wanted for ages? and he was like umm, the make-up box thingy lol

But that showed HE listens to me blabbing on (well kinda) but anyway thats my 'lil raveeee over ....

Im just Happppy~Hapii :)

I cannot wait for it to arrive in the post!

Anyone else ordered it?

- Nichola x.ó

:)

2010-08-17T15:14:00.007+01:00

Hi dollies :)

Hope youre all doing well!

So on Sunday me and the BF just went out for a drive and wee spotted a car boot sale when we were out and about. Ive never been to one before, i kinda felt a lil outa place lol. I never saw much :( But i spotted a few things.

My bf got this little greenish brooch for me, its lurvliii :) I heart brooches, im such-a granny aint i? :(

I also got a little cream thingy, its kinda like a trinket box or something, i just thought it was really cute so my bf got me it too. Its sooo heavy but!

It had a little gold heart in it too, it looks silver but!

Anyway thats all i got, not much but i love my wee "finds" =)

Some people have all the luck at c-boot sales, once on someones blog i saw clothes that they got, they were really quirky and lovely for the prices of like 30p etc. Unfortunately for me i dont have the lucky charm! lol

Thats all from me now, this ramble was rather un-interesting lol but .. im off to Dublin tomorrow morning with my mum and sister i think for a few days which im really looking forward too .. I love shopping there! BUT im not looking forward to the 3 hour long drive and getting up at 5am or soo :(

Talk soon

- Nichola xó

My First Blog Award .. "Sweet Friends Award" =)

2010-08-13T18:29:00.017+01:00

Hi Lovelies

So, i recieved my first blog award from the loveliee sophie at http://sophiesticated-world.blogspot.com/

Thank you for giving this to me :) Im like a week or so late on doing it though :(

The rules of this are:

1. Post who gave you this award

2. State 1o things that you love

3. Give this award to 10 other bloggers

Now ... Onto the 10 things that I love!

1. Blogging & My Followers .. I could sit reading blogs all day, i find them so interesting, i love finding peoples rants and raves about things that i really like personally! I really appreciate all my followers too, im glad some people enjoy my posts, well maybe not enjoy, shall i say at least Read?! Thank-you to all of you who follow me though :)

2. I love Bread (weirdd yes? lol) e.g brown bread, white bread, plain scones, wheaten scones, plain muffins, soda bread, potato bread, pancakes, but especially wheaten slices with grated cheese mmmm :) But breads a carb isnt it so thats no gooood :( boohoo!

3. I love Christmas and everthing to do with it. Its not all about the presents, its about being with all the people you love to etc i just love putting the christmas tree and decorations up, i cannot wait to do that lol but i hate taking them down :( Christmas was so much better when i was younger though, when santa claus was alive !

4. Shopping especially in vintage/quirky style shops like my favourite- Liberty Blue, Belfast pictured below:

5. I heart Chocolate, doesnt every girl? I especially love Dairy Box Chocolates, theres a certain chocolate in it that i adore lol i also love Galaxy chocolate and thorntons ... mmmmmm but my stomach etc dont :( I think i should start fulfilling my chocolate addiction by replacing milk chocolate with dark chocolate, personally i hate dark chocolate but it is supposedly meant to be GOOD for you!

6. I LOVE MY BOYFRIEND. HE'S MY NUMBER ONE. HE MEANS THE ENTIRE WORLD TO ME, WEVE BEEN TOGETHER FOR ALMOST 2 AND A HALF YEARS :) HE ACCEPTS ME FOR WHO I AM REGARDLESS OF MY FLAWS, WHICH ARE MANY. IM SO LUCKY TO HAVE HIM IN MY LIFE. ID BE LOST WITHOUT HIM.

7. Chanel Coco Mademosielle Purse Spray Parfúm .. I absouletly ADORE this perfume. It smells toooo beautiful, my bf bought me it last christmas and i barely use it, only on special occasions, its too good for me to use everyday !

8. I L.O.V.E PEARLS. Im pretty obsessed and by gawd does my bf know it, he bought me sooo much jewellery last christmas and every piece was pearls or had a few pearls on it :) These Chanel ones are pretty. But imo pearls still look classy whether or not the price tag is low or huge!

9. I LOVE MY FAMILY. Doesnt everybody? :) Without them i would be here now.

10. I liveee on téa. I couldnt live without it, (i lekly could if it was a life or death situation lol) i just love it, not too milky .. not too strong, about 2 and 1/2 sugars and im happy, about 5 times a day ! lol

I tag:

Natalie at http://natalieslove.blogspot.com

Kandie at http://curvesahead14.blogspot.com

Kim at http://misskc027.blogspot.com

Ula at http://ulascribbles.blogspot.com

- Nichola óx

Topshop Chunky Knitted Cardigan !

2010-08-07T21:23:00.004+01:00

Hi Everyone .. Hope your all having a fab weekend :)

Im stuck in on this and waiting on my bf to come home from work which wont be for like another 2hrs+ :(

Got a Migraineeee as usual so laptop plus migraine isnt really a good combination but theres feck all to do!

Anyway, this is just a wee post to show you all a knitted cardigan i got. It came in the post today, i love getting packages :)

From the post title uns will see it says Topshop but i actually got it from the wonderful, wait for it ..... world of EBAY!

Its a topshop knitted cardi thou and was originally £65, i got it for just over £15.00!

Other ppl were bidding but i stuck in there and won, i hate bidding but, id rather just "buy now" i find it less pressurising ! lol anyone agree?

Its a size 10 but i would need it to be smaller but it looks lovely and oversized.

I think itl be nice come the winter months.

I personally LOVE the winter and loathe/hate the summer. I just love winter style, lovely full length tights, cosy jackets, chunky scarfs +gloves, cosying up on the sofa with a blanket and a snuggly hot water bottle etc ... i know im weird right? lol

I still take water bottles all year through thou, im always cold lol

Anyway thats my rambles over!

Talk soon :)

- Nichola óx

My Bf Got Me a Little Ring :)

2010-08-05T18:27:00.015+01:00

Hi lovelies ..

Hope you're all well :)

My bf came to visit me yesterday morning for a few hours before he had to go to work and he told me to close my eyes..so i did, and then he popped this little ring on my finger!

Its has a simple design yet cute :)

He's so sweet.

He got it for me cus i never have any rings to wear, am not a "big" ring person lol thats why i bought 2 on tues also cus i wanted to change that!

The pictures are pretty crappy, sorry for the eugh pic off my untanned hand with chipped nail polish etc :( lol

Anyway thats all for now really!

- Nichola óx

Shopping Haul/Buys =)

2010-08-04T19:15:00.014+01:00

Hii Again Lovelies

Yesterday my mum took me and my older sister to Belfast shopping :)

I just couldnt wait to hit M.A.C as ive been hinting at her soooo much lol. Anyway of course i saw MAC in Debenhams straight away but my mum and sister had to get too Starbucks .. grrr lol then i said to her can i go to mac .. so then she gave me HER CREDIT CARD :o i was like thank you mammy ! lol I was so tempted to buy so soo much but i knew she'd kill me so i just bought 4 things, some of the stuff wasnt even there that i wanted though :( il have to check the website i guess ;)

Anyway, below is a picture of everything i bought, or should i say, what my mum bought for me!

So this was my first time ever at a M.A.C counter. It was in Debenhams. When i was in there i felt like i was being watched by one of the s/a, maybe that was paranoia thou as i reas that alot of people think the sales assistant are snobby an look down on you. One did come over and was like "are you okay, do you want me to take those for you" .. i was like "no can you just give me a minute please" i just felt like they kinda look down on you. Id rather purchase products from the website now i think! Anyway on to the products, i bought, well my mums credit card bought lol:

* M.A.C Paintpot - Groundwork *

* M.A.C Eyeshadow - Satin Taupe - I loveee this already *

* M.A.C Eyeshadow - Mulch *

* M.A.C Sheertone Shimmer Blush - Springsheen *

Overall im really happy with these 4 products but havent properly used them, ive now got 5 MAC products, including e/s in woodwinked, im so easily fascinated! lol

Next is Revlon Colorstay Foundation 150 Buff oily/combination. These were the only things i bought with my own money yday! If anyone is wondering "why the heck did she buy 3?" well that is because in superdrug and boots they currently have a 3 for 2 offer on all Revlon Cosmetics. I thought id take advantage of this. I checked a few boots shops as the weknd and yesterday and they only had 2 in my shade in stock, but i finally found 3 yesterday :) I bought 3 because i know il always use this foundation, it was about £23.99 all together so I saved myself roughly £12.oo !

Then comes my Urban Outfitters Purchases .. I got this blousey top. It looks quite retro/vintage-y (is that even a word) dont you think? It got little creamy lined buttons with a gold outline. The Brand of the blouse is POP England and it says its made from urban recycled materials. It can be worn so the top but is closed but i prefer it open and the sides flapped down, i think it looks cuter. This cost £35.00. I actually adoreeee it on, and the waistband is gorgeous as well as the material =)

I also got this skirt in Urban Outfitters. Its a tight lace skirt but really comfy and flattering, its grey but kinda has a greenish tone too it. It was orriginally £35.00 but i got it for £14.99!

In House of Fraser i came across the Mikey Jewellery Stand, i would usually be interested in Mikey Jewellery but just had a peep anyway. I saw the chandelier earrings and i just had to have them. They are so Biggg but really heavy, but that didt stop me getting them. They were originally £20 but they have 70% off which made them £6 :0 Also the sale poster said "Buy any sale item and get the cheapest free" . There wasnt much else i like but these hoop PEARL earrings caught my eye straight away. If you read my Blog you should know that i am OBSESSSSSED WITH PEARLS! They were orighinally £18. I went to the till and just aked the s/a if i would get them free just to make sure, and she said yes, she was like "thats really good isnt it" :) So overall, i got those two pairs of purrtii earrings for just £6 whereas they would have really cost £38 minus the sale prices. Great BARGAIN. Anyone Agree? :)

I saw these shoes first in Navy, i usually dont wear that much navy but straight away i said to myself i dont care just because there was pearls on them but then .... i checked a few shoe stands below and i saw them in black .... i was like YAYYY! I got them in New Look btw and they cost £20. They arent too high, more of a kitten heel, so you could wear them shopping etc and your feet wouldnt be cavin in ! Theyre suede, have little bows at the side, diamontes and PEARLS! I absoloutely LOVE these shoes, they are just sooo cute =)

Now, Good Óle Primark lol ... from the left:

*Flower Brooch-£2.50, its really cute*

*Flower Ring-£3.00*

*Purple Kabuki Brush-£1.50, ive heard good reviews about this so thought id get it to give it a try as it was v.cheap! *

I also got this suede navy bag, This is with the FLASH on btw! It only cost £4.00 and is really biggg inside.

This is the bag with NO FLASH, this shows the colour better. I also thought id take the brooch i got in primark and attach it to the middle of the bag to make it more "individual" lol i think its rather cute though :) what do you guys think?

On two my last thing to show unz all .. My little Marilyn Monroe ring! I got this in Liberty Blue Boutique, one of my favourite shops everrrr. There was only 1 of these, i had to get it. It cost £5.00. Its goldish with a picture of her under a soft plastic top if that makes sense. Its so pretty :)

Sorry for the crappy pictures, i tried so many times to get a good picture but couldnt :(

Anyway thats everything i got yesterday. Hope i didnt bore you guys too much, it seems like this post took forever to do! lol

- Nichola óx

4 Things Tag!

2010-08-04T16:32:00.018+01:00

Hi Everyoneee =)

I got tagged by Pretti Ula at

http://ulascribbles.blogspot.com

It sounds rather fun soo i shall make a start!

4 Things Found In My Bag

* Make-up *

* Purse*

*Mini Size Hairspray*

*Make-up Brushes*

4 Things Found In My Purse

* Bank Card, Library Card, GAME Card etc *

* Pennies :( *

* Love note written on a tissue from my bf =) *

* A note of Make-up to Buy *

4 Favourite Things In My Room

*My Bed, I spend soo much time on it/ in it*

* My TV .. I heart it *

* My Make-up *

* My teddy bears ! *

4 Things Ive Always Wanted To Do

* Be a dancer *

* Travel around the world, especially america, austrailia and italy *

* Lose weight on my stomach lol never happens :( *

* Own a quirky vintage style boutique *

4 Things Im Currently Into

* Blogging (the same as ula!) *

* All things M.A.C (which i personally cant buy :( ) *

* Planning where to go in beijing, hongkong etc next year with my bf, CANNOT WAIT *

* Umm, does shopping count? lol *

4 Things I Bet You Didnt Know About Me

* I suffer from veryyyyyy bad migraines, have to be in the dark alot,

have been on medication for 3 years or more :( i hate them they make me so miserable i cant go out for days*

* I hate my room being messy, especially my bed,

i have ilke 1 sheet and 3 blankets in my bed plus my duvet/quilt and if my bf messes

them aff i take mood swings, i hate my sheets being loose etc ... I know-weird ryt? lol *

* I am addicted to TEA .. I have 5 or more cups a day,

its my daily fix, i hate when i dont get any! lol *

* Im very shy around people i dont know and i lack

self confidence quite alot :( boohoo *

4 Songs I Can't Get Out Of My Head

* Sara Barielles - King of Anything *

* Flo-Rida - Club Can't Handle Me *

* Drake - Find Your Love *

* Jason DeRulo - What If *

Thats all the questions ... Thank~Yóu Miss Pretti Úla for tagging Mói!

I Tag:

Leigh at http://leighl0ves.blogspot.com

Kim at http://Misskc027.blogspot.com

Natalie at http://natalieslove.blogspot.com

Lia at http://liasbeauty.blogspot.com

Rules:

- Once tagged you must link the person who tagged you

- Tag 4 others

- Let the bloggers know they have been tagged

- Give 4 answers to each question asked

Thank-you to everyone who took time to read this =)

- Nichola óx

Can someone please give me some MAC recommendations?

2010-07-31T18:34:00.012+01:00

Hi lovelies :]

I can really afford MAC atm but my mums taking me and my sister to belfast next tues or wed i hope and ive a feeling she's gunay treat me as ive been *hinting* about MAC :)

I hate Northern Ireland though, Debenhams is the only place that stocks MAC besides the cco 15mins away, and its not even alot :(

But anyway..Can someone please suggest to me some mac products which i should look into, pretti please, i may or may not be lucky enough to get some lol?

Id be interested in: eyeshadows, MSF possibly however i dont know much about it? oops lol, powder, powder blush, paintpots and lipstick.

I only have one MAC product, thats how DEPRIVEDDDD i am :'( tear lol

Its the eyeshadow-woodwinked!

I thought it looked perfect when i bought it .. however when i got home it was not what i expected, it came up with a real orangeeeey tone on my pale skin, i havent used it since i tried it once i think :(

Anyway all recommendations from you dollies are very welcome :]

- Nichola xó

OOTD

2010-07-31T15:21:00.020+01:00

Hii Everyone ..

Hope your all having a good weekend whilst im stuck in the house because my bf's working all day :(

Soo yesterday i went shopping again but never got much as usual lol

This is just what i wore:

Green polka dot blouse: Primark find about 3+ years ago - price: cant remember back that far!

Black Vest Top Underneath: River Island - £6 or £7

Wooly/Tweed Skirt: Warehouse - Was £45 down to £5, i really love this skirt now

3 Handmade Necklaces which i adóre: Two were presents from my bf and one from my auntie, all from Liberty Blue Boutique Belfast, one of my favourite shops ever, they have so much cute stuff, and quirky dresses hanging from the ceiling! lol

4the Necklace-Topshop

The blouse that i wore with my skirt is actually veryy long, uns couldnt see as i had it tucked in to the skirt, just thought i would show you all! lol

Patterned Footless Tights - Matalan: £4
Black Shoes - Dolcis 2+ years ago, cant remember the price

Handbag - River Island, present from my bf at christmas: £45 .. i LOVE this bag, but the sides are ripping into holes and so is the straps, not fair :'(

* What I Bought *

Black Velvet Skirt - Primark: £7

( The pic makes it look crappy :( )

Once i saw this skirt i was like mum look at this, i love velvet, its so mee lol. I just hady get it, it was so cheappp!

Its got a tight waist band and is really flowy if at makes sense, its sooo soft =)

Full Length Tights: New Look Sale - Originally £6 down to £2

I love patterned tights and these ones are lovely, they have polka dots on them, but they have three thick stripes hems on each leg, theyre lovely!

I would usually wear footless tights in the summer but i may make a wee exception for these :) lol

- Nichola xó

Tag: Would You Rather Part II

2010-07-29T14:48:00.000+01:00

Soo i got tagged by the Beau-ti-ful Ula at

http://ulascribbles.blogspot.com

to do "Would you rather part 2"

so here goes!

Q1. Would you rather walk around all day with your skirt tucked in your underwear or been seen wearing a really see through dress?

I think id choose to walk around with my skirt tucked into my underwear if its all day because i'd say it would be highly likely that id have tights on underneath my skirt which would mean that nobody would see my actual ass lol whereas everythings more or less on show with the "see through dress option" !

Q2. Would you rather go to a party and not realize until the end of the night that you have lipstick on your teeth or that your fake eyelashes are coming unglued?

Id rather not realize that my fake eyelashes are coming off becauseeee i never wear them so its unlikely that thats gunay happen anyway! If that makes sense lol.

Q3. Would you rather forget to put mascara on one eye or forget blush on one side of your face?

Id rather forget to put mascara on one eye, i dunno why, maybe because i think having blush on one cheek would be way more noticeable that just having mascara on one eye!

Q4. Would you rather wear lipstick/lipliner combo or frosty blue eyeshadow?

Lipstick/lipliner combo as i could try and blend the lipliner in as much as i could! The thought of me putting on blue eyeshadow is like "oh nooo" enough, but frosted makes it worse! I prefer my neutrals! lol

Q5. Would you rather wear foundation that is two shades light or go way overboard on bronzer?

I think id choose ... foundation that is too shades lighter even though id look paleeee as hell! lol because going overboard on my pale skin would be horrible looking e.g tangoed which is a chavvy look that i dont go for! lol

Q6. Would you rather drink an entire bottle of ketchup or run into the guy who broke your heart on a bad hair day or when your skin is freaking out?

Umm well ive never had a guy break my heart, but even if i did id definately choose to drink an entire bottle of ketchup even though the thought of doing that is maken me squeamish!

Q7. Would you rather be able to date any celeb you wanted or wake up with perfect red carpet-worthy hair?

Id lekly choose to wake up with perfect red carpet-worthy hair because i hate my hair quite a lot and i have to get up everyyy morning and wash it, so a day off would be lovely duvly =) lol

Q8. Would you rather your armpits smell musky or like delicious lasagne?

Ive actually NEVER tasted lasagne 'nor smelt it but id still probably choose the lasagne anyway! I dont think anybody would wany be near me if my armpits smelt musky, especially my bf :(
lol

Q9. Would you rather give up your makeup or cell phone for one year?

Thats a really hard one ... I use my fone everydayyy :( but i need make-up. If i had to i would choose my make-up, i think! I could always use the internet and my house fone ect to contact whoever i needed to, it would just be more hassle :( lol

Q10. Would you rather run into a cute guy you like with food all in your grill (teeth) or no makeup at all?

Welll .. the only cute guy i like is my bf :) sooo, id choose to run into him with no make-up at all cus he always see's me aú-natural/minus the slap anyway!

Thank-You to the lovely Ula for tagging me =)

Ive never done this before =$ soo, i just tag anyone who wants to do this/or reads this!

- Nichola xó

Sweet Thing My Bf Did For Me :)

2010-07-28T19:17:00.000+01:00

This is just a wee picture i thought id share with you all =)

This is actually from months ago when i didnt have a blog lol but i came across it in my camera and thought id put it in a post anyway...

My Bf picked flowers from my grass and made the words "I LOVE YOU" in my back garden outside my bedroom window, he was soooo sweet !

Thats all from me, short and sweet

- Nichola xó

e.l.f recommendations?

2010-07-27T22:31:00.000+01:00

Hii Everyone :)

Soo ive recently been wondering wheter or not i should order anything from e.l.f online, even though they're really cheap as chips i dont know if i should.

Thats why im writing this post .. for RECOMMENDATIONS! Lol

Does anyone currently use any e.l.f products/brushes?

Pros/cons?

Ive been reading alot of GREAT reviews on the e.l.f studio powder brush which can be used to stipple liquid foundation, i would really like to know if any of you lovelies have this or have tried it and if its any good, because at £3.50 i think it would be a steal rather than the MAC 187 which i cannot afford to splurging on atm due to trying to save for my trip next year :(

Anyways ..

Thats all from me for now .. Bore Boree lol

- Nichola xó

Inception

2010-07-26T22:12:00.000+01:00

Ive been wanting to see Inception since i seen the trailer for it months ago

I finally got the bf to go see it with me yesterday!

The movie was outstanding, but rather confusing for the 1st half hour or so (in my opinion) it just took a while to kinda catch onto the whole plot thing, btw i do not consider myself slow! lol

Though after that slow period i thought it was great, my bf, on the otherhand was ready to fall asleep but, literally, on my shoulder! lol In the end up he really liked it though. I really liked the whole "special effects" kinda things, like the way the city turned upside down and all, i found it rather fascinating in my own wee strange kinda obsurd way lol.

I would give this movie a big thumbs up :]

Anyone else seen it?

- Nichola óx

OOTN & FOTN !

2010-07-24T16:45:00.000+01:00

Hi-De-Hiii everyone =)

This is just some pictures of what i wore out last night and my make-up, the pictures are rather crappy but, i would need someone to take a full length one! lol.

I just went out with a few friends that i havent really seen properly in a while. Thats what happens when you've got a bf, well it does to me :( i wish it didnt but! Lol.

Anyway .. to the pics below:

I know i know .. it looks like i just have a top on :( but let me re-assure you all that i do have shorts on, the top is that floaty that you cant see! Lol.

So the make-up that i wore is more or less the same as usual, im sucha bore, i stick to the same blush etc quite alot lol

* Face *

Biore Shine Control Moisturiser
Revlon Colorstay Foundation oily/comb - 150 Buff
Revlon Matte Powder Blush - Perfectly Peach
Rimmel Stay Matte Powder - 001
Contour - Rimmel Blush - Shade Bronze

* Eyes*

Urban Decay Primer Potion
Urban Decay 24/7 Glide on Eye Pencil - Zero
Maybelline Collossal Volume Express Mascara
Urban Decay Loose Pigment Eyeshadow - Smog
Sleek Storm eyeshadow Palette - 1st on the left, top row
Sleek Storm Eyeshadow Palette - Vanilla-y shade, 2nd on the left, top row - Highlight Colour and inner corner

* Lips *

Barry M Lipstick - 101 Marshmallow
Mixed with
Rimmel Lipstick - Nude Delight
Benefit Eye Bright to Highlight Cupids Bow

=)

Mint Green Chiffon Blouse with Insert Top: Ebay china - About £12-£13, i loveee this top so much, ive gotten sooo many compliments on it when im shopping, a topshop sales advisor couldnt believe it when i said i got it on ebay, she thought it was lovely, so did a dorothy perkins sales advisor, i got some comments about my outfit last night too :]

Dont you just love getting nice wee compliments? It makes you feel better especially if you're having a bad day eg Fat day as they sayyy lol or if youre lacking self confidence which is like me :(

Green Beaded Necklace: A present from my Friend - Next
White/Cream Pearl Necklace: From My Bf - My fave chain ever i think :]

Mint Green Crochet Shorts: River Island - £30 .. i got them for £17 in the sale but!

They look like a skirt dont they? A girls mum came up to me last week when i was wearing them with tights and asked me where i got my skirt cus her daughter thought it was lovely, i was like ummm its shorts! Tehe

This picture doesnt do them any justice but, they are more minty green in real, this pic makes it look like they dont even go with the top :(

Shoes - New Look: Price - unknown, got them last summer, £20 or £30 i think.
Sorry for the crappy pic of them!

Anyway thats my little ramble over, hope i didnt boreee whoever reads this (which is lekly not too many people :s ) too much!

- Nichola óx

Random Post-Some of the songs im lovin atm =)

2010-07-23T12:09:00.000+01:00

This is just a post of my Favourite Songs atm :)

Sooo .. Here they are:

1. Jason DeRulo - What If

2. Flo-Rida - Club Cant Handle Me

3. Sara Barielles - King of Anything

4. The Saturdays - Missing You

5. Bruno Mars - Somewhere in Brooklyn

6. Diana Vickers - The Boy Who Murdered Love

7. Trey Songz - Say Ahh

8. Kelly Rowland - Commander

9. Fugative - Bad Girl

10. Esmee Denters - Love Dealer

11. Lee Dewyze - Beautiful Day

12. Travie McCoy - Billionaire

13. Drake - Find Your Love

- Nichola xó

Revlon Nude Chic Nail Polish

2010-07-23T11:48:00.000+01:00

Hi everyone =)

So if any of unz read 1 of my previous posts unz would have seen that i bought the revlon nail polish in Nude Chic.

Picture below is of the nail polish - courtesy of google lol the other two pictures are mines though!

Im not a big nail polish fanatic but i liked the colour of this soo just got it. It is a nude shade which you can see in the image, i feel like its got more of a pink tone to it rather than a true nude though. I really like the consistency of this polish and the brush is really nice unlike the 17 mint choc chip nail polish. Also this revlon nail polish leaves a nice sheen to it once its dried in whereas the 17-mint choc chip looks really dry or something and its also rather streaky-my opinion but!

Below are pictures of me wearing the nude chic shade. My nails are way beyond perfect btw, i usually just slop in on and away i go! lol

These pictures are the 5th day of wear and they are chip free except for a little teeny weeny bit on my thumb nail which i think is really good, i applied this on sunday past and took these 2 pictures last night-thursday so thats a good 5 days wear more or less chip free =)

These pictures dont really do the colour justice but, it looks like a true nude here, but in real life theyre more of a pinky nude and more flattering (i think) lol!

Anyway-This nail polish gets a thumbs up from me, i may have to go and buy a few more shades in this range now !

- Nichola óx

Hair Extensions

2010-07-20T16:32:00.000+01:00

Hi lovelies =)

So the postman came today with a little package, i love getting things in the post (ino weird ryt?)

Anyway it was my new hair extensions. These are the ones i have always used for about 2 years now and ive re-purchased them several times. i first got them in Sallys and they were about £22 for one pack of 18 inches long but now Sallys are discontinuing them :( boohoo!

These are the only extensions i can find that have a good colour match for my natural red hair. I used to wear 2 sets at a time but i ordered3 this time to make my hair more thicker and realistic looking!

I ordered these from the americandreamextensions website and i got each set for £10 each and postage was £6.95 so theyre cheaper than in the stores!

These extensions are always so silky and soft when i get them new which i l.o.v.eeeee but then after the first wash they arent :( about 6 months ago i bought shampoo and con outa sallys thats for hair extensions but i think its useless. I heard baby shampoo is meant to be really good because it doesnt have sulphate or something? Could someone recommend what cheap baby shampoo i should use? and should i use baby conditioner or would Aussie Mega Instant Conditioner be ok? Sorry for the questionsss lol

Below is 1 set of the extensions in their packaging:

This is 1 of the extensions, they are 18 inches long, 12 inches wide and have 6 clips, the clips are really sturdy and comfortable:

And this is all 3 Sets of extensions below:

Btw i know alot of girls love the Foxy Locks Extensions, after reading so many great reviews on them, i fell in love with them too, i watched the colour match video on youtube as well and thought chesnut brown looked like my hair way more than auburn (auburn looked like a wine red rather than a natural gingery auburn red), so i ordered them over a month ago and FAIL they didnt match :( but i didnt panic, cuz they said they could be dyed right?

..WRONG

Well i took them to my mums hairdresser and she said she would dye them and they'd be ready in a few hours so i was happy. It was more than a few hours and she still hadnt rang, i thought ohhhhhh no, then she rang and said the dye wouldnt stick to the hair extensions .. i was so soo mad at this point. There was ten pieces of hair, guess what she done, dyed them all :o you think she would have used her brain and tested 1 of them instead of ruining them all!

I was so angry, i wanted to cry, i wasted nearly £60 on them and then £10 for her to destroy them :(

Anyone else had that problem with the foxylocks extensions?

- Nichola óx

Shopping Buys: Warehouse, Oasis, Asda etc

2010-07-17T19:05:00.000+01:00

Hii Lovelies =)

I went shopping again yesterday with my mum, but i didnt spend much money as im trying to save money as my BF is taking me to beijing, china and hong kong next year :]

But i just got a few bits & pieces yday anyway as unz can see in the foto below:

I got this creamy skirt in warehouse. Its really nice, its wooly/tweedy and heavy so it would be great in the winter with tights etc its got wee speckles of colour all through it like peach and green.

I got this skirt in the sale. It was originally £45 and i got it for £5 :o
which i thought was great !

I got this wee nightie in asda on thursday, i thought it was lovely, i love pretty jammies. The material is really nice, its rather thick too so would be warm in the winter to!

It wasnt in the sale thóú.

It was £8

This is just a revlon nail polish, no.998-nude chic, i got it on thursday also in a cosmetic company outlet and it was just £3.95, am not into nail polish that much thou and just thought id pick it up!

I got this little beauty in Dorothy Perkins. I absouletly L.O.V.E it =)

It was in the sale section of the jewellery but there was no price tag or nothing on it. It was beside a similar chain which was £3 so my mum asked the sales assistant how much this wan was and she said probably £10 or £15 then she asked me where i found it and i showed her and she said she would give it to me for £5 so i was happy~happy !

I love pearls so much, i have way too much, but i will never have enough ! lol

The wee heart clock is soo cute too and it actually works, it isnt just for show!

I got these pastel coloured bangles in oasis, theyre really nice shades and they were orighinally £14 and i got them for £4 !

And lastly i got this greeny bangle in asda for £2 :]

So thats just a few weee things i bought nothing much!

- Nichola xó

Random Post

2010-07-17T16:42:00.000+01:00

Hi everyone :]

This is just a random wee post.

So on thursday my sister and her bf were going to spain on holiday and my mum took them to the airport and i thought id go cus i wasnt doing much anyway.

We pulled in at the drop off bit in the airport and we parked and the stupid woman infront just decided to reverse into our car :o

We could just see her cumin back and my mum was lik omg omg

Then i reached to peep the horn and it wouldnt work and i broke my long bead necklace

:( tear and then BANG !

Luckily no damage was done. Then me and my mum just started laughing, it was funny thou ! lol

So after that we just went and done some grocery shopping and stuff and got some things in asda. I got a lovely polka dot nighty which was £8, some cute underwear, some lovely bangles which were all reduced to like £2-£3 each !

Then we went to the cosmetic company outlet thou not much caught my eye :( BUT i did see some mac paintpots, but im not educated enought to understand the uses of the WHOLE MAC range, so i didnt buy the one i liked :( anyone use them that could fill my stupid little self in? lol anyway i just came away with a cheap revlon nail polish in nude chic which was £3.95 it looks really pretty though!

Then my mum treated me too dinner, i got a lovely big sizzling chicken fillet with creamy peppercorn sauce, mushrooms and champ :]

I do love my potatoes, or as the irish would say our "spuds" lol

Anyway thats all, i know, a very boring random uninterseting post lol

- Nichola xó

FOTD

2010-07-14T17:30:00.000+01:00

So this is my 1st FOTD on this (i think) lol

Its nothing spectacular !

*Face*

Bióre Shine Control Moisturiser

Revlon Colorstay Foundation-BUFF

Rimmel Stay Matte Powder-No.1 Transparent

Revlon Matte Powder Blush-Perfectly Peach

*Eyes*

Urban Decay Primer Potion

Sleek Storm Eyeshadow Palette:

1st shade on the left in top row of palette-all over lid

2nd shade on top row left-highlighting shade

1st shade on the left on bottom row of palette-crease shade

Maybelline Colossal Mascara

Rimmel Black Kohl EyePencil

*Lips*

Rimmel Lipstick-Nude Attitude =)

Hope you all enjoyed thóu it was nothing special! lol.

- Nichola xó

Irish Crash

2010-07-14T15:47:00.000+01:00

Hii Everyone ..

Soo this isnt a fashion/Beauty post, its a really sad one.

I was watching the news and saw that theyre was a really bad car crash in ireland. I live in northern ireland and the crash was about an hour away from where i live.

8 people where killed: 7 boys all in their late teens and early twenties, just like my age :(

and 1 elderly man :(

The boys are pictured below.

Theyre was 8 boys in 1 car :o

The driver is the only 1 still alive

Its just so sad :(

All those families have now been wrecked

My prayers are with them :(

- Nichola óx

Random Rants [+&] Revlon Matte Lipstick

2010-07-13T20:28:00.000+01:00

Soo today i went to the cinema to see Twilight Eclipse AGAIN !

I still loved watching it as much the 2nd time as i did the 1st, especially when jacob was on the screen, preferably with no shirt on (which was more or less all the time) lol

Oh and i loved jacobs qoutes in the tent scene, something like:

"you would be warmer if you took your clothes off" and "I am hotter than you"

And on to the lippie.

This is Revlon Matte Lipstick in COCOA CRAVING.

I got this lippie in Boots and paid between £7-£8.

I was looking recommendations of lipsticks and shades for redheads on mua etc.

I read lots of reviews saying this lipstick was great for natural redheads with pale skintones.

So after reading various comments i was like "right ive gota get this!" so i went to boots and did so.

I swatched the colour on my hand and thought "oh no thats way beyond your comfort zone" lol bought i purchased it anyway. When i got home i tried it and was like WHAT A WASTE OF MONEY :(

The colour was way to "out there" for me, it made my lips look thinner than normal, i hated it.

Its also matte, i prefer creamy consistencies.

I much prefer nude toned lippies.

I will never wear this lipstick alone, thou if i was to ever consider wearing it i would have to tone it down. I tried doing that with Barry M - 101 Lipstick. Swatches below:

To the Left: Revlon Cocoa Craving Mixed With Barry M 101

To the Right: Revlon Cocoa Craving Alone

I think that cocoa craving is far more wearable when paired with barry m 101 lippie, on my skintone anyway! Thats only my opinion but lol.

Pros of Revlon Cocoa Craving :

Very Pigmented, 1 swipe on my lips is all i need for overall colour
Lovely matte texture, not drying (even though i prefer creamy textures!)
Sleek packaging with nice littlee clear lid thingy at the top which lets you see the colour easily if your in a rush !

Cons of Revlon Cocoa Craving:

The con for me is the colour. Doesnt suit my pale skintone, though for others, they may find it pretty!

I'll stop rambling now, thanks for reading :]

- Nichola óx

Twilight Eclipse

2010-07-12T20:54:00.000+01:00

So i went to see the Twilight Saga Eclipse on the 4th July .. I was so excitedd

I avoided going to the midnight screening on the 3rd because i didnt wana go when obsessed fans woulda been every-where (no offence to any peeps) lol !

My opinion on the film-AWESOMEEEE :]

I thought eclipse was better than twilight and by far new moon!

Anyway .

Im now definately TEAM ....

JACOB ;]

Im going again to see Eclipse in the cinema tomorrow afternoon with my sister and aunt, im super excited again even thoú ive already seen it lol

Anyway thats all, il stop the "babbling" now !

- Nichola óx

AMAZING Blog giveaway :]

2010-07-11T16:47:00.000+01:00

Awesome Giveaway-Details Below !

So i just came across this girls blog (and i am so glad i did!) The link to the post is stated below:

http.elleheartsblogs.blogspot.com/2010/07/coach-poppy-ysl-chanel-giveaway.html

She is having an amazing giveaway packed with chanel goodies, ysl goodies, Lush products and fab nail polishes etc

- Nichola óx

Topshop Neck-lá-cé :]

2010-07-10T18:01:00.000+01:00

So i was doing a bit of shopping with my mum on thursday and of course the summer sales where on. Am not a huge fan of the sales, they do my head in a bit :( but sometimes you can find some really good steals in the clothes lines !

Thou i dont mind the sales if im looking for jewellry.

I handmade jewellry or unique quirky looking pieces.

I spotted this necklace in topshop and just had to get it.

Its so pretty and looks like the handmade type of jewellery that i usually go for :]

Its gold and silver and has a little white bow, a gold figurine of the big ben clock in london, a lil diamond thing and of course my favourite - a big PEARL !

I am obsessed with anything to do with pearls and that made me get it more.

Below are some piccies .. oh and the necklace was originally £16 and i got it for £4 so happy days!

10th July 2010

2010-07-10T16:53:00.000+01:00

OOTD

Navy Top: Urban Outiftters = £38 i think :s I love this top :]

Its so comfortable and loose and it cuts out in circles at the back!

White vest top: River Island - £ 5 or £7

White Skinny Baxter Jeans: Topshop

Pearl Neck-lá-cé: a gift from my bf :]

Chandelier Earrings: Heatons - £2.50

Pandora Bracelets all from my bf too

Handbag: My Mums - A handbag boutique (forget the name) - £40

Wedges: Pépe Jeans London - £75

- Nichola óx

OOTN

2010-07-10T16:42:00.000+01:00

OOTN

(This is from ages ago btw lol)

Dress: Liberty Blue Boutique Belfast - £35 or £40

I love this dress

White Waist Belt: ASOS - ?

White layered cameo neck-lá-cé: New Look - £15

Bangles [+&] Bracelets a mixture of topshop, next, a market in paris etc

- Nichola óx

10th July 2010

2010-07-10T16:28:00.000+01:00

A wee OOTD

(sori for the lack of head-shot)

lol

Blouse/Top: Sabotage boutique Dublin - £40

Velvet & Silk Waistcoat: Warehouse - £45 or so

Skinny Jeans: River Island £45

Cream Heels: New Look £20 or £25

Charm Neck-lá-cé: Ebay - Under £2 :]

Cream and silver bracelet on right wrist frm my bf :]

Rest of bangles a mix from various places a cant member !

- Nichola óx

My 20th Birthday :]

2010-07-09T19:14:00.001+01:00

Soo .. it was my 20th birthday there on the 2nd july :]

My bf decided to make me a meal

(i told him i would rather he make me a meal than go out for one!)

He made me this little card too

The photos are messed up but, i rotated them, but they still wont turn round when i upload them, aaaargh :(

lol

Neways this is what it looks like:

The front says "The Love Kitchen"

The inside page says this:

"The love kitchen menu

Todays chefs special

Starters

Mixed fruits

Main Course

Fillet steak with creamy pepper sauce.

Served with mixed carrots, cauliflower and broccoli

Desserts

Banana fritters and pineapple fritters in syrup with vanilla ice cream

Tea

Chefs special birthday cake with a cup tea"

Then the next page says this

"Now please wait and enjoy the meal

Our love kitchen wish you a happy birthday.

Our chef put his heart into this meal. And he's

been planning the meal for a long time. We know

you wanted candels to be appeared in your birthday

meal, but unfortunately this weather isn't allow us

to light up the candels.

Happy birthday baby. i will always love you.

Forever and ever.

Love steven."

When i read this i was like awwwww he's so damn sweet :]

Then the back of the card says this:

"This is made just for my special girl-

friend nichola.

Happy birthday my baby girl. You

are my angel. I will always love you

and the love kitchen will always open

for you. Just you!

You are my one and only."

He always makes me such nice handmade cards which makes me happy cus it shows he put time and effort into something for me =]

My Meal

My bf made me this Birthday cake for me all by himself .. i was gobsmacked lol i wasnt expecting him to make any kind of cake for me :o

He's so sa-weet :)

It was v.yummy and tasted rather like cheesecake which i heart !

So for starters my bf gave me mixed fruit which was really lovely and light though i hated the mango that was in it, ive never tasted mango and i thought it was horrible :(

Below was the dessert that my bf made for me. It was banana and pineapple fritters with vanilla ice cream :]

Below is my dinner that my bf made for me: creamy potatoes, mixed vegetables, a goregous fillet steak with creamy pepper sauce that he made from scratch all by himself :]

It was de-lic-ous

especially the peppercorn sauce ..

it was so hawt !

Hes so good to me!

- Nichola .. óx

30th June 2010

2010-06-30T18:30:00.000+01:00

I was just browsing covers of this song Airplanes by BOB on youtube ..

I am totally obsessed and in love with this sog atm !

Hayleys voice is amazing :]

I came across this cover, these guys are class at this song especially the fella on th right

.. Nichola óx

29th June 2010

2010-06-29T19:10:00.000+01:00

Just a little ootd :]

Dress - Primark: £13
Lace Footless Tights - Ebay £3-£4
Sandals - Borrowed From my Sister :]
Handbag - River Island: £45
Pearl Earrings - Pressie from Bf
Pearl Headband - Primark: £1
Pearl Watch - Pressie from Bf
Pearl Bracelet - Pressie again from the Bf :]
3 different handmade necklaces - Presents from my Bf also ...

As youns can see, i love my pearlsss lol

:]

Nichola - xó

The Body Shop Coconut Body Butter

2010-06-29T13:29:00.000+01:00

I was lureing over whether or not to buy this body butter for some time .

I read alot of v good reviews on it and thought it sounded like a great intensive moisturiser.

Then last week when i was doing a spot of shopping i noticed in store, The Body Shop had a half price sale on for body butter .. i was like yay :] lol But then the sales assisatnt told me the Coconut one was still full price and burst my bubble :(

In the sale, a few of the body butters were half price and down to £6.25 whereas there usual rrp is £12.50.

After doing a little research the next day i noticed that the same butters that where half price in store where half price on The Body Shop Website also, however they were lower than HALF PRICE and cost £5.00 .. i dont understand why they are £5.00 on the hald price sale online and the real half price cost in store .. ah well, i didnt care much as my coconut fave wasnt included!

Anyway i went on to ebay, and purchased a full size coconut body butter and got ir for £7.99 including postage, which i was pretty happii about !

I ordered it on friday affternoon and it came on monday morning which was v fast and made my monday blues disappear !

The body butter smells ab-so-lout-ely scrumptious :] Im in L.O.V.E with it already however i havent got to use it properly quite yet due to lack of time :( but i will soon!

The formula of the body butter seems very easy to spread and rub in. it isnt to thick unlike some cheaper brands which seem like cheese etc ..

... Nchola xó

Rimml Nude Delight

2010-06-26T16:52:00.000+01:00

I really prefer lipsticks to lipglosses and i much like nuder shades. I saw quite a lot of lovely reviews on the Rimmel Nude Delight 700 lippie so i thought id give it a try :]

Below is a picture of it:

I got this lippie in superdrug a few months ago and i think it cost between £5 [+&] £6 which i though was alright for a drugstore lippie.

I expected this o be a bit nudish on me however it wasnt at all surprisingly. It came out like a peachy coral colour which... ADORE !

I dont mind that it isnt a nude colour on me, i find it rather flattering on my pale skintone.

I really like the concistency and texture of this lipstick, i isnt too thick and its creamy and has a lovely sheen to it hich i prefer to an over all matte lippie :]

I have been using it daily ever since i bought it nd have got another one for back up :]

I give it a BIG thumps up !

Belowis a picture of me weaing this Rimmel nude delight lipstick:

.. Nichola xó

Sleek I-Divine Mineral Based Storm Eyeshadow Pallette

2010-06-26T16:28:00.000+01:00

I first came across this little beauty on youtube a few months ago ..

It was getting very good reviews so i decided to research it on blogs and noticed it was getting bragged about soo muc in a good way ... so i decided to jump on the bandwagon and go and get one for myself !

Im so glad i did :] It cost £4.99, extremly cheapp .

I chose the storm pallette as it is the one that has the most wearble colours for me as im a real natural coloured girl, i like my shimmery browns, golds creams etc and this pallette has a few of those.

Below is a picture of the product when i first got it ..

The top row are more natural wearable colours whereas the bottom row ar more intense vivid colours (in my opinion anyway) lol

The pallette came with a eyeshadow applicator, but i threw it away as i find it u-s-e-l-e-s-s !

This pallette contains 3 matte eyeshadows whereas the remaining ones are shimmery.

Thats something that made me buy thid product, as i heart >

Overall, im in L.O.V.E with this palette. The 2 colours on the left side and th highlighting colour shades are almost finished on mine so i just stocke up and got another palette in superdrug on tuesday :]

.. Nichola x.0

Urban Decay Vol ll Eyeshadow Palette

2010-04-18T06:15:00.000+01:00

So this is the urban decay vol ll eyeshadow palette.

The set comes with 16 indivdual eyeshadows.

They are very highly pigmented as urban decay products always are :)

Most of the eyeshadows are very shimmery and metallicy and a few contain very big bigs or chunks of glitter, however the black is very matte.

All of the colours in this set are gorgeous. the only one i really dislike is "sphynx" which is a very baby pink colour, in my opinion i think its hideous lol some ppl may disagree !

I really like this palette as it has alot of brown and goldy shades in it which i regulary use. in total there is about 7 :)

This palette also includes to of the 24/7 creamy urban decay glide on eye pencils which are long lasting and how could i forget, the urban decay primer potion. Its also included which is an fabtastic base used in conjunction with these eyeshadows and any other eyeshadow !

Boots Natural Collection Nail Polish

2010-04-17T16:52:00.000+01:00

I was just out shopping today and decided to pop into boots and i grabbed sum very cheappp nail polishes from boots own Natural Collection.

They were under £2 each and i really l.o.v.e them atm :) the coral is v.appropriate for the summer i think !

xó