Never thought I’d ever say this…

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meh, Miki, Nail Polish, rant, shopping

…but I’m a little bitter about my new nail polish purchase. I went to buy something important, and found out it was a $10 minimum purchase at that store. Being in such a rush I didn’t have the time to say no thanks (ok, I really wanted to say screw you) so I grabbed theses two Miki shade which were at the counter instead. $2.50 each. Meh.

Usually Im excited as hell to find a good bargain but not so much this time. I guess I don’t appreciate having to spend more than I have to, just to cover their “fees”.

So that’s my vent for the day, thanks for listening! 😀

What are your pet buying peeves?

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Spotted: Super Cheap Revlon Nail Polishes

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haul, Nail Polish, Revlon, Revlon Just Tinted, Revlon Nail Enamel, Revlon Top Speed

Go to find craft paper, stumble across $3 Revlon nail polishes? I like how that works. So here I am to spread the good news…

These were from Dollars And Cents, so if you happen to be passing by a store go and check them out! The nail polishes are in mint condition – from what I can see – and I don’t really know why they are so cheap. The colours apply great, and the bottles are 100% scuff free.

Revlon Just Tinted – Victorian, Dawn, Mystical (sheer/matte)

If you’ve never tried these colours before you will find they are just as the name suggests, just tinted. They give you a light wash of sheer colour and dry matte.

Revlon Top Speed Nail Enamel – Stone Wash, Polished, Luxe Laque, Mock Snob

 Pretty colours, nice application and dry time 🙂

 Revlon Scented Nail Enamel – Grapefruit Fizz / Orange Fizz (sheer w/glitter)
Revlon Nail Enamel – Devilish 795

The scented nail polishes were a surprise, they actually do smell like grapefruit and orange. After a while the colour fades into a sweet bubblegum scent, which I can still smell as I type. Mmmm. Nice.

The Devilish shade is a beautiful blood-red shade that looks almost black, with amazing shine. I’m a big fan of this colour. And bonus points for the dry time, which is fairly quick.

Mummy and Me: Happy Mothers Day!

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Chi Chi, cute baby pink, motherhood, mothers day, mummy & me, Nail Polish, Nail Swatches, nails, NOTD, only girl int the world, pastel

Happy Mothers Day to my beautiful Mum, to my mother-in-law Rita, and to all Mum’s, and Mummy’s-to-be out there!

Seeing as it is mothers day, I figured what better day to do my first Mummy and Me post. My daughter is always my little blog helper behind the scenes, from picking out colours for me to try, to holding things while I take photos. I had always planned to do some posts with the kids, and we had a lot of fun making the flowers 😀

I am so thankful to have the Mother that I do, every day she never ceases to amaze me with how big her heart is, and how much patience she has. I don’t know what any of us would do without her. She deserves a medal for putting up with my brother and I for all these years lol!

I love you Mum! xxx

Chi Chi in Cute Baby Pink
Chi Chi in Only Girl In The World

Chi Chi in Only Girl In The World

Left: Cute Baby pink, Right: Only Girl In The World

To my Mum… I always struggle with the words to write in your card every mothers day, not because I have nothing to say, but because there is too much to say. I could not say enough about you. Thank you for your kindness, thank you for your patience –

– Thank you for everything! xxx

Face Of Australia Barbados Nail Enamel Review & Swatches: Bright Lights Pink City & Calypso Gold

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Barbados Nail Enamel, Bright Lights Pink City, Calypso Gold, Face of Australia, Limited Edition, Nail Polish, Nail Swatches, nails

Bright Lights Pink City

Calypso Gold

Hi beauty addicts! Let me introduce you to my new favourite nail colours from the Face Of Australia Barbados collection.. which is also limited edition so run, don’t walk. Just about every Aussie blogger has already reviewed these, but understandably so. I picked out the two colours I thought I would use most, but have a close eye on the shade Lets Go Scuba Diving.

RRP $4.95 AUD. I actually picked up my shades for less, as they were having a sale. Its seriously fantastic and kind to your purse.

Bright Lights Pink City: This colour is actually very sheer, and you do need a couple of coats to get the effect you see in the picture. It has a pretty gold shimmer throughout the pink, and I think its fabulous. I’ve read that the sheer formula has helped some fellow beauties who have strict nail colour codes for work, and this baby is good enough to pass.

Calypso Gold: Now this colour.. wow. I’m very serious when I say I love it. You might be thinking, gold ew, but trust me when I say this should be a staple in every nail collection. I think its very difficult to find a good, neutral gold polish. You walk a very fine line between I’m-from-outer-space and I-just-came-from-my-Egyptian-tomb. This however, looks amazeballs with any outfit, and I like the versatility. Polished and classic look? Done. Bohemian today? Snap.

This shade of gold gives you the glamour, without looking ridiculous. It will take pride of place on my shelf next to my never fail nude and pink shades that match anything in my wardrobe. Knowing the Barbados nail collection is limited edition, I was very tempted to buy a second Calypso Gold – maybe third – bottle. Really.

Cons: Now I wouldn’t be a true beauty blogger if I wasn’t honest about my only gripe. The dry time is pretty dismal for both shades, and I find I have to be super careful not to damage my mani once its all painted. It says dry within 60 seconds, but I wouldn’t say that is accurate.

Bask it their colour good-ness…

And here is the awesome part, there are 8 shades in the entire collection. Enjoy.

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Left to right:
Calypso Gold
Bright Lights Pink City
Orange You Glad You Came
Lets Go Scuba Diving
You Blue Me Away
Another Daiquiri Please
Party At The Gap
I Like To Mauve It

What are your favourite colours?