ombré nails; blue

nicki minaj for opi in fly; models own in top turquoise; look beauty nail pop in vintage; models own in blooboo; rimmel lasting finish in sweet as sugar; nicki minaj for opi in save me.

I've been wanting to attempt ombré or gradient nails since seeing the purple version on a few blogs a fair while ago, however I never seemed to have quite enough colours for it to work properly. When my sister came home with the Rimmel pale blue this idea immediately shot to mind! I've worn the plain colours all week + I must say, I love it! Last night I added a bit of sparkle just in time for the weekend. The OPI Save Me works perfectly as the holographic blue strips seem to emphasise the the blue nails. I'm looking forward to trying this in pink + purple tones. This style is perfect for statement nails that are so simple + don't require a steady hand, new favourite last minute night out manicure!

RIMMEL SHAKE-UP PINK LIPSTICK

Rimmel Show Off Lipstick in 020 Shake-Up Pink

Shake-Up Pink is a cool toned, matte, Barbie pink lipstick. I love the shade although it is a little brighter than I'd usually wear. When wearing this I find that I have to layer on a bit of Carmex before as I find it quite chalky + drying, but for only £6 you can hardly complain! The flash has altered the colour of the lipstick a little in the close up shot but you can see the shade a bit more naturally in the pictures from this post. All in all good value for money as it is very pigmented + a lovely colour. Sadly this isn't one of my all time favourites but is one that I grab when I fancy adding a pop of colour to a look. Have you tried this shade, what do you think?

MAKE UP: KATE MOSS LIPSTICK

Rimmel Kate Lasting Finish Lipstick Shade 12

I'm usually a nude lippy girl but after seeing this in Superdrug the other day I couldn't resist the temptation. I bought this gorgeous shade which is a coral red. I have bought red lipsticks in the past but have never really been impressed as the colour seems to look too dark against my skin. With the coral tint, this colour is perfect! 

The packaging is sleek, matt black & has Kate's signature on the lid. It feels quite moisturising & creamy and not at all drying on my lips. For the £5.49 price tag the colour is quite pigmented & contains "exclusive black diamond pigment complex" which claims to "reflex light like never before". It has a slight fruity taste but nothing too over powering. 

As my lips are quite dry I prepped them a few days before by exfoliating them with my Lush Lip Scrub & layering on the Vaseline. Nothing worse than dry, cracked lips! Before applying the lipstick I used a Rimmel Exaggerate Lip Liner to outline & emphasise the shape of my lips. Then finally applied! Definitely will be rouging up my lips this weekend again, I think I have been converted!