Lush UK Mini Haul

Some time ago I place and order with Lush UK for a few items that I was desperately trying to get my hands on over here in Oz but could not acquire. I ordered:

Firecracker Gift Set:

As previously mentioned I tried to get my hands on the Firecracker Gift set in the Lush.com.au boxing day sale but it was whipped up super fast and I missed out so when I saw it was still on sale on Lush.co.uk I could not resist. The set contains The Experimenter bath bomb, Intergalactic Bath Bomb and Candy Mountain bubble bar none of which, I believe are available yet here in Oz.

As for the products inside:

Candy Mountain Bubble Bar was my least favourite of the three. This product is Snow fairy Scented and which is a sickly sweet candy scent which just isn't for me.

Intergalactic is a new favourite of mine. It is visually stunning  bomb exploded in a big bang that leaves a galaxy of stars in your bath. With gorgeous gold luster and a mint fresh scent this ones a real star!

The Experimenter was a disappointment for me. I have seen so many pictures of baths with this product with rainbow technicolour bursting out but I can't help but think I must have got a dud as my bath bomb fizzed and dissipated quickly to leaving a grey blue sparkly bath.

Skydancer - Far From The Madding Guns Bath Bomb:
I could not resist this bath bomb as profits from them help fund equipment to satellite tag many endangered hen harrier chicks born in the coming years. I as intrigued by the mix of lemon and liquorice scent. When I popped with one in the bath it whizzed around the tub with a bird soaring around. The scent was deliciously citrussy and zesty and I could not really detect any liquorice.

Yoga Bomb Bath Bomb: 
I have been trying to get my hands on this delicious looking bomb for some time. I believe it was in some of the Christmas sets over here in Oz this year. It looked so beautiful I just had to try one for myself and I'm glad I did as this has become a firm favourite. Not only does it look divine in the bath with a psychedelic rainbow of colour bursting from within but the scent is delicious.

I have yet to post about the Lush Valentines items I ordered and have recently received another Lush UK order containing a bunch of mothers day products so look out for posts about those soon!

Another Lush Christmas Order

It seems Lush are extending their Boxing Day sale this year as they are selling off some of the old designs of items on the website as well as listing a few more Christmas gift boxes at half price. When I saw these items on the sale page I could not resist so I made an order. I thought I would give you a little review of the products I ordered.

I ordered:
♥ The Summer Garden gift which contains Respect your Elders soap, Rose Jam Shower Gel, and Love and Light handcream
♥ The Heebie Jeebie bat which contains the Nightwing shower jelly and the Lord of Misrule shower gel
♥ The Home for Christmas gift which contains Rose Jam Shower Gel, Porridge Soap and Dream Cream 
♥ Blue skies and fluffy white clouds bubble bar
♥ A French kiss bubble bar
♥ Creamy Candy bubble bar
♥ Pop in the bath bubble bar
♥ Sunnyside bubble bar
♥ Green bubble roon
♥ Rose jam bubble roon

The lovely people at Lush also threw in free samples of: Roots hair treatment and Mask of Magnanimity face mask (which I did not try as I think it will be too strong for my sensitive skin!) and Lemony Flutter which is a favourite of mine!

A few of the items, the rose jam shower gels, rose jam bubbleroon and the creamy candy bubbleroon I sold on eBay as the scent was just too sweet for me so I can't really review those.

OK so now for my reviews:

Respect your Elders Soap - This one actually grew on me over time. When I first smelt it out of the package I wasn't sure I liked it but once I'd lathered it up I loved it. With a gorgeous Elderberry scent this one is a new fav!

Nightwing Shower Jelly - While I'm not a huge fan of the shower jelly concept (way to hard to wash with without dropping a million times!) I loved the lime pastile scent of this one and found it very moisturising.

Lord of Misrule Shower Scream - Lord of Misrule is an absolute favourite of mine scent wise but I found the shower cream just a little too thin and runny and found it separated a bit when left to stand.  I wish they'd bring out a shower gel but I love the scent so much that I will persevere until they do.

Porridge Soap - I love the exfoliating element of this soap but the scent is just not for me

Love and Light hand cream  and Dream cream - To my nose this creams smelt very similar. Both had a very strong geranium scent which does not appeal to me. I prefer my moisturiser a bit thicker like my favourite Lemony Flutter.

French Kiss bubble bar - This has become a new favourite of mine. The gorgeous lavender scent is perfect for a bedtime bath.

Blue Skies and Fluffy white clouds bubble bar - The scent of this bubble bar is actually quite masculine. It reminds me of an aftershave my dad used to wear. (I think it might be Aramis) I loved the blue water and the soft white bubble that did look like a blue sky with fluffy white clouds!

Pop in the bath bubble bar - This bubble bar is pleasant enough but failed to make much of an impression on me. It has a subtle fresh scent and is moisturising to the skin.

Sunny Side bubble bar - This is also a new favourite. The gorgeous citrus scent is great to wake you up in the morning.

Green bubbleroon - I loved the fresh grassy scent of the roon but when it hit the water the bubble smelt to much like washing up liquid to be enjoyable. Perhaps the new version is different!

Roots hair treatment - I know their are Lushies that rave about Roots but it just wasn't for me. I found it too thick to spread properly onto my scalp and once it was on the tingle from the 3 types of mint was just a bit too intense. The scent was off-putting to me as it reminded me of headlice treatment!

Lush Boxing Day Haul - The Review

After trying out all the products that I ordered in the Lush Boxing Day Sale I thought I'd give you a run down of what I loved and hated:

Frozen Bath Bomb
The Frozen bath bomb is a relatively new product inspired by the Disney movie. With scents of grapefruit and neroli, an enchanting blue colour and stunning silver lustre it looks like a magical snowstorm in the bath. I loved this one and will definitely be buying more in the future.

Snowman FUN
This was one of two FUN products I have bought recently along with the Santa FUN and although they are (as the name states) fun they don't really do a great job at any of their uses. In the bath they work ok as bubble bath but the bubble bars are much more bubbly. As a body wash they are awkward to use as if you grab a little bit to wash with it is difficult to use much like using the end of a bar of soap and again it doesn't foam that much and I also found that the red FUN almost stains the skin and you really have to work to wash it off. As a shampoo I found that it was very drying to my hair

Baked Alaska Soap
My slice of Baked Alaska soap does not look as beautiful as it does in the pictures on the Lush website but that does not bother me because it smells so amazing! Baked Alaska has a gorgeous citrusy grapefruit scent that is sure to wake you up in the morning.

Snowman Shower Jelly
I haven't bought shower jellies from Lush before as I always thought they'd be a bit difficult to keep hold of in the shower. I found this is the case a little but the Snowman Shower Jelly smells so good that I will definitely persevere with it. The Snowman is scented with bergamot and Sicilian lemon oils and smells absolutely divine. Not only does it smell good but it is super moisturising. What's more these jellies get surprisingly sudsy. I really didn't expect it to soap up that much but they really do!

First Snow Dusting Powder
Dusting powders is not a product I really use so First Snow is not the kind of thing I would have picked up if it wasn't part of the gift set I ordered. Having said that it is scented with gorgeous citrus of sweet orange and lime oils. For a powder this product is surprisingly moisturising and leave skin soft and silky with a subtle shimmer. The only downside of this powder is the scent is not very long lasting and with such a lovely scent you really want it to last!

Christingle Body Conditioner
I've heard people rave about this product but on first try I found it rather disappointing. The scent really does not appeal to me as it smells just like toothpaste and I didn't feel any of the tingling sensation described. I think perhaps I did not use enough of the product or rub it in long enough.

Fizzbanger Bath Bomb
Lush website describes the Fizzbanger as having apple and cinnamon scents but I found it to be quite citrussy. I loved the beautiful colours it created in my bath and the after scent that reminded me of Lord of Misrule a little.

Luxury Lush Pud Bath Bomb
This bath bomb arrived a little battered as you can see from the picture but it did not really detract from the beauty of the product. The pud bath bomb turns the bath water an array of rainbow colours and smells divine. This one is definitely on my list for next Christmas!

Stardust Bath Bomb
The Stardust was the most disappointing product of the haul for me but I kind of expected it to be as I'm not a huge fan of vanilla scented items. However it was not only the scent that was disappointing but the fact that visually this bomb does very little.  After it dissolves you are left with a slightly blue tinted water with white lustre and a scent which does not last very long at all!

Yog Nog Soap
I bought the Yog Nog soap because I loved the scent of the bath bomb but hated how greasy it was. Yog Nog has a gorgeous toffee like scent with an almost alcoholic undertone which perfectly matches the Christmas drink from which it derives its name. The soap has a beautiful creamy texture that feels lovely on the skin. Far from just sitting on the side of my handbasin this one if perfect for the shower. Thus soap smells good enough to eat!

Rub Rub Rub Shower Scrub
This was one of the free samples that the lovely people at Lush threw in for me to try and I just loved it. I used it on wet skin in the shower and found it was exfoliating without being to harsh on the skin and left my skin super soft and moisturised from the lovely oils in it. It also smells delicious. The tub states that you can also use this dry as a harsher scrub and I know some people that use it on their faces but with my ultra sensitive skin I wasn't brave enough to try this out. The tub also says that you can use this in your hair which I tried but really its not the best for hair. I found it clumped in my hair and you really have to work to wash it out and after my hair felt quite dry but for the skin I love this product!

Golden Wonder Bath Bomb
The Golden Wonder Bath Bomb was not part of my boxing day sale buys it was actually part of my pre-Christmas haul but I hadn't tried it when I wrote the post about that shop so I just thought I'd tack it on the end here. Golden Wonder is definitely a Christmas fav of mine. his gorgeous golden lustered bomb  is scented like a citrus champagne cocktail and explodes in the bath to reveal a turquoise and deep blue center and gold stars

Lush Boxing Day Haul 2016

I had to work this Boxing Day so I could not head down to my local Lush store to see what goodies were to be had in store but luckily enough I did manage to get a spare few minutes to hop on-line when the half price sale went live and place my order. It seems from the comments on their Facebook page I may have done better than most Lushies. Here is what I managed to bag:

The Snow Time Gift Set 
This wasn't really on my wishlist but my first choice the Firecracker gift set which contains two Oxford Street products the Experimenter and Intergalactic bath bombs sold out super fast. Lucky for me they are still on sale in the UK so I managed to grab this gift set from UK Lush along with some other bits (but that's for another post). Snow time was a bit of an impulse buy as it contains the Frozen bath bomb which I have been dying to try. At the time I did not remember that the Jugglers also contains Frozen but never mind. Snow time also contains Snowman FUN (200g), Baked Alaska Soap (120g), Snowman Shower Jelly (100g), First Snow Dusting Powder, Frozen Bath Bomb and Christingle Body Conditioner (50g) so for half price this was a great buy.

The Jugglers Gift Set:
The Jugglers has been on my watch list as it contains a Fizzbanger Bath Bomb, Luxury Lush Pud Bath Bomb and a Frozen Bath Bomb. None of which I have tried yet so my reviews for those will be coming up soon.

Holly Go Lightly Bubble Bar:
The Holly Go Lightly was one of my favourite Christmas Lush products this year. You can read my review of it here. It smells delicious and is perfect for soothing aching muscles so I picked up another one.

Old Father Time Soap:
Old Father Time was another Christmas favourite of mine so I grabbed some more before it disappears for another year!

Stardust Bath Bomb:
For some reason or another I never got around to picking up the Stardust bath bomb. I think perhaps the design seemed a little boring and vanilla sweet scents don't really appeal to me but it was half price so I grabbed one to try.

Yog Nog Soap :
I loved the Yog Nog scent but hated the greasiness of the bath bomb so I thought that the soap would be perfect for me.

How did you do was your Boxing Day Haul this year fellow Lushies? Let me know in the comments below. 

A Lush Christmas

I have been a long time lover of Lush ever since I followed my nose to their Covent Garden store about 20 years ago! however it has been a while since I have made a purchase from them other than the odd Tisty Tosty bath bomb.

Just before Christmas my Lush obsession was rekindled and I ordered myself an early Christmas present. The picture above is my haul. When some of the items I wanted to order were not available online I dropped into my local store to pick up a few odd items for myself and a few Christmas pressies.

If you follow me on Instagram you would probably be bombarded with my pictures of my lush baths and various products but I thought I would review my haul on the blog so here goes:

The Good:

One of my favourite item that I ordered was the Lord of Misrule bath bomb. I got this as part of the Merry Christmas gift box and it was the first item I tried out. The Lord of Misrule is a limited edition Christmas (or possibly Halloween) bath bomb which is green in colour and smells deliciously spicy.

Another firm favourite was the Lemony Flutter Cuticle Butter this cream has a beautiful lemony scent and is so moisturising that I use it as a regular hand cream to help my poor battered hands. When I use this I just can't stop smelling my hands the scent is sooo good! 

I also loved the Holly Golightly Bubble Bar. Not only does this bubble bar have a fantastic name but it smells amazing too. To me it smells a lot like the Wiccy Magic Muscles massage bar. This limited edition Christmas bubble bar has a lovely cinnamon scents with hints of lime. Not only does it turn the water as green as the grinch but it helps soothe tired muscles.

I also loved the Spirit of Christmas bubble wand which is like bathing with a pomander. This is also as limited edition Christmas product. It smells amazing and will definitely put you in the Christmas spirit. The only downside to this one was it fell off its cinnamon stick after a couple of uses. 

My new favourite bath bomb (sorry Tisty Tosty) has to be Twilight. The lavender and ylang ylang scent is divine and will send you off to the land of nod in no time. Not only that but it is so pretty with lilac and turquoise tones that combine to make a bubbly mauve bath with silver shimmer that is super moisturising and will lull you to sleep!

Speaking of Wiccy Magic Muscles, this was definitely a favourite. With all the hours the Hubby and I have been putting in at work recently we have been left incredibly achy. Wiccy Magic Muscles released all out aches and pains and although it obviously contains some menthol elements it does not bring me out in a rash like Tiger Balm and Vicks does. In fact I found the warming sensation of Wiccy Magic Muscles very pleasant.

Old Father Time soap is my new favourite soap. I have a block in the downstairs bathroom in my house and the whole of the downstairs smells of it. I love this spicy redcurrant and thyme soap and not only does it smell amazing but it looks beautiful too. I believe this is also a Christmas edition but I loved it so much that I snapped some up in the Boxing day sale (along with some other items which I will review when they arrive)

You will see my reviews of the Santa Baby lip tint and lip scrub that I picked up in store in an upcoming post so I'll just say this: I liked them a lot!

The Bad:

I absolutely loved the toffee / caramel smell of the Yog Nog bath bomb when I smelled it in my local Lush so I grabbed one to try however I found as soon as the bath bomb hit the water that amazing scent disappeared and although this bath bomb is incredibly moisturising it left a disgusting yellow greasy ring around my bath which I had to scrub off once I was done bathing. Needless to say I will not be ordering this one again. I did however snap up some of the Yog Nog soap in the Boxing Day sale so hopefully I will get that amazing scent without the greasiness.

The Indifferent: 
That's not to say that these products were bad I enjoyed most of them, probably not enough to buy them again though.

The first product that didn't really wow me was the Sex Bomb bath bomb that may just be because I expect to love it a lot more than I did. The scent was OK and the floating flower was a nice touch (even if it did look like little jellyfish in my bath when it broke up!) but compare to the loveliness of Twilight this was nothing.

The second product I'm indifferent about is the Charity Pot. The lovely people at Lush popped some in to my order as a free sample but I found the scent way too strong. Having said that I stupidly allowed myself to get rather sunburnt one day and this cream was very soothing on burnt skin.

Lush also sent me a free sample of Dirty Shower Gel. I gave this to the Hubby as he loves minty shower gels but he found this one wasn't minty enough for his tastes. He prefers the ones that give that minty, tingly, cold burning sensation!

Another bath bomb that failed to wow me was the Dashing Santa. This was also part of the Merry Christmas gift box and when I got it out of the box it smelt amazingly citrussy like satsumas but when I dropped it in the bath this smell didn't really come across.

I also wasn't much of a fan of the Father Christmas bath bomb that came in this gift box. If you're a fan of Lush' sweeter products like Snow Fairy you will probably love this but I found it way too sweet.

The Cinders bath bomb was OK the scent was pleasant enough and the crackling popping candy was a cute touch but I just didn't LOVE it like some people do.

The Rose Queen bath bomb smelt lovely with a strong lavender, hibiscus and marigold scent but cleaning up all those petals after bathing was just a bit much especially if you like to bathe just before bed like me! 

And finally the last product that I tried and am indifferent about is the Reindeer Rock soap. I quite like Lingonberry but found this one just a little too sweet for my liking.

So all in all I think this was a pretty good haul. To get only one thing I disliked out of this many is pretty good going!

Dita's 4th Scent - Erotique

I finally got my hands on a bottle of Dita von Teese' 4th scent Erotique. After wearing it a few times I'm still not sure about it.  The scent is quite musky with strong sandalwood and floral notes with a hint of leather. It does not smell similar to any other scent that I know of so I give it points for individuality but I'm not sure if this is my kind of scent. I don't find the scent particularly feminine or sexy so I can't say that the name really suits the scent.

The scent is an eau de parfum but I did not find the scent particularly long lasting. It comes in an 40ml bottle and a 20ml. I opted for the 20ml but found the all gold special edition bottle with a padlock and key a little cheap looking. This may be because the padlock is reminiscent of other celebrity perfumes

"Erotique is an aphrodisiac accomplishment, an elixir of alchemy inspired by a time when perfume meant something different than it does now. With its heady melange of opposites, Erotique's poetic contrast of leather accords and burnt embers with rare voluptuous rose is not for the faint of heart; it is intoxicating, animalistic and carnal, potent weaponry for a Maestra of the erotic arts." 
Dita Von Teese

Lets see what Dita herself says about the scent:

Purr by Katy Perry Perfume

I have to say I'm not normally a fan of celebrity scents (except Dita of course but that's different!) so when I was gifted Katy Perry's Purr perfume I didn't think I'd like it. I expected the perfume to be as sickly sweet as the singer herself but I have to say I'm pleasantly surprised.

The composition of Katy Perry Purr is developed by Firmenich perfumer house, combining top notes of peach, forbidden apple, gardenia and green bamboo with the heart of jasmine, pink freesia and Bulgarian rose and the base of vanilla orchid, creamy sandalwood, white amber, coconut and musk.

I was expecting a sickeningly sweet perfume that smelled like a mixture between lollies and vanilla but whilst the scent is a little sweet it is not overbearing. Purr is a floral fruity scent that is quite musky with a subtle (but not sweet) vanilla scent. I would say that this scent is more suited to an evening scent, it you like me prefer to wear a heavier scent in the evening and a lighter in the daytime. Although Purr is an EDP I have noticed it is not very long lasting.

Whats more the perfume comes in this super cute purple cat bottle which would look fab on any dressing table.

Purr comes in 30, 50 and 100 ml EDP which retail between $35 and $65.

#RE2014 - Reevaluating What is in my Makeup Case

Dear readers I have a confession to make. I can't remember the last time I cleaned my makeup brushes! So at the weekend I cleaned out my makeup case and gave my brushes a good clean. I then went through all my makeup products and threw out anything that was old and made a list of items I need to replace. Following this handy guide from makeup.com :

Sorting through my items I found some that were years old! (Not that I use them you understand) and it occurred to me if I am so fussy about the skincare products that I put on my skin I should also be a bit fussier about the quality and age of my cosmetics. Having said that I think it will be hard for me to throw out my mascara after only a few months as I don't use it every day so I will probably be throwing away most of the tube! Why they don't sell mascara in smaller tubes is beyond me. Having said that I have noticed that my current mascara (which is less than a year old) has started to irritate my eyes a little recently so maybe there is something to these expiration dates.

So with this in mind I have set myself some cosmetic resolutions. Which are as follows:
♥ To clean my makeup brushes at least once a month (considering I only wear makeup a few times a week this should suffice)
♥ To replace outdated makeup with products that are not tested on animal and environmentally and ethically friendly 
♥ To ensure that I keep to the expiration dates on products 
♥ To ensure the cosmetic products are use are gentle and kind and not packed full of chemical nasties

How are you reevaluating your cosmetic use readers? 

Dita's Fourth Scent - Erotique

Dita von Teese recently announced the release of the fourth scent in her collection, Erotique. Erotique, the scent, is an aphrodisiac accomplishment; a carnal blend of floral sensuality with an exquisite note of leather that evokes erotic mysticism. The opulent composition is reminiscent of liquid gold, a tantalizing reflection of the arousing fragrance that is Dita Von Teese's fourth perfume. A gilded heart-shaped lock and key adorn the neck of the bottle, elegantly completing the story of Erotique.

As Von Teese notes, "Erotique was created with my desire for something vastly distinct from most commercial fragrances. An elixir of alchemy, Erotique was inspired by a time when perfume meant something different than it does now. Vintage erotic books and art sparked my obsession with fetishistic elements, and for decades I've been fascinated with finding a scent that captures the carnality of those risqué erotic stories of the past.”

Erotique opens with opulent rose petals, accompanied by spicy, smoky pepper and unexpected coriander. In its depths, the heart of the fragrance develops with an exceptional magnetism. As the decadent essence of Bulgarian rose mingles with contrasting animalistic leather notes, the fascinating scent composition unfolds with stimulating musk, warm sandalwood, aromatic cedar and exotic Gaiac wood.

Von Teese continues, “I love beguiling facets of sexuality, from dominance to vulnerability, and Erotique is a heady mélange of opposites. Its poetic contrast of leather accords and burnt embers with rare voluptuous rose is not for the faint of heart; it is intoxicating, animalistic and intense, potent weaponry for a maestra of the erotic arts"

Erotique will be available in specialist pharmacies from October 2013

Eau de Parfum, 20 ml - $30.00
Eau de Parfum, 40 ml - $50.00

Dita von Teese Rouge and Fleur Teese Scents

I recently purchased the latest offering in the way of perfume from Dita von Teese, Rouge and Fleur Teese. Having sampled the perfumes over the last week or so I thought I'd post a review for others thinking of purchasing the scents.

Rouge is the second scent Dita created (the first being Femme Totale which I have reviewed here). Rouge contains accords of orange, bergamot, pink pepper, smoked Lapsang Souchong tea, magnolia, woody tones and raw amber, among others. Rouge is a heady scent for seduction that is perfect for an evening out and being an eau de perfum only a small amount is needed.  The scent is sold in either 20ml atomizer or 40ml bottle and comes in a beautiful jewel like ruby bottle with a sumptuous velvet ribbon around the top. It screams luxury and would look stunning on any dressing table.

I have to say of the three scents Rouge is my least favourite I found that on application the scent had a strange almost alcohol like smell that made me question whether it had gone off but after the scent had warmed to the skin it had a smokey almost woody scent. I expected rouge to be similar to Chanel no 5 although this certainly is not the case but like no 5 it is a big bold scent that is more suited to evening wear than an everyday scent.

Dita's most recent scent Fleur Teese is a romantic floral scent which is inspired by an idyllic spring garden. Unlike the first two scent this one is a eau de toilette so is perfectly light for daytime wear while still having good lasting power.  Fleur Teese contains top notes of Casablanca lily and Sambac jasmine refreshed with bergamot. The heart of the fragrance adds up to the floral opening with accords of elegant iris combined with lilac surrounded with soft and pleasant heliotrope notes. The creamy opening is enhanced with warm, deep notes of sandalwood in the base along with precious cedar and sensual musk.

 For anyone wanting a comparison Fleur Teese reminds me of a cross between Paco Rabanne's Ultraviolet and Cacharels Anais Anais (two of my favourite scents) and has become my new favourite scent for everyday wear.

Fleur tease comes in a stunning purple glass vial topped of with a deep purple tassle and is available in a 20ml atomizer or 40ml bottle. Like Dita's other offerings Fleur Teese is a beautiful adornment to a lady's dressing table.

Details of Rouge and Fleur Teese stockist can be found on Dita's website here

Dita Latest Scent - Fleur Teese

Dita von Teese has recently revealed shots of her latest pefume Fleur Teese. The fragrance is inspired by her two favorite flowers, Casablanca lilies and lilacs. Dita previous signature scent Quelques Fleurs by Houbigant also has strong lilac notes so that might explain why she has gone for this scent in her latest perfume. Dita explains the perfume by saying:

Although I love the strong, powerful image of a femme fatale and seductress, I also have a tender side. So I wanted to create a lighter, more romantic elixir for my fragrance wardrobe... 

Although Fleur Teese is very feminine and easy, it is still luxuriant, sensual, velvety and memorable. Fleur Teese is anything but a classic floral fragrance ..." 

The fragrance will be available soon at  Müller and Rossmann Versand in Germany, Austria and Hungary. Having contacted Dita Von Teese Parfums it seems there are no plans for this scent or the previous scent Rouge to be sold in Australia at this time. I was so hoping that I would be able to pick it up in Target where Dita's first perfume is available but no such luck! You can read the full press release for the scent here.

Nailed It!

For the last few years I have been working in the food industry and thus could not enjoy girly pampering including painting my nails Now that I am a lady of leisure I have bought a set of nail varnishes and have been playing around with different nail designs. So I thought I would share some with you:

 Dita inspired nails that I sported for the burlesque. These were inspired by the Dita Von Teese stick on nails that she released through Kiss. You can buy them here

Blue glitter nails. These are super cute but are painstaking to do as I had to place each glitter dot one by one and layer up the rather large glitter spots.

And finally these are the nautical style nails that I sported for the Village People concert! My nail art skills are still very amateur so my lines are a little wonky and that blob on my middle nail was meant to be a anchor. Oh well I'll get better with practice!