NOTD: Chanel Le Vernis Nail Colour in Rouge Noir

After having a bit of a rant in my Top 5 Summer Nail Polishes video about the poor quality of Chanel nail polishes, I feel rather sheepish while I type away at this post with my deep red - you could say Red Black ;) - nails. In my defence, it was raining and after watching Love Actually in my Snowman onesie, I felt worryingly festive. The mint greens and pale pinks just weren't doing it for me polish wise and so I grabbed the first maroon-y colour I could find ... just so happened that it was the infamous Chanel Rouge Noir. Oops. 

Two coats later and I was pretty impressed with the application. Quick to dry and super glossy, this can't be the Chanel nail polish I know. Can it? A top coat was whipped on - Sally Hansen Double Duty FYI - and I went on with my day with an uneasy feeling but damn, my nails looked good! 

A couple of days in and there is not a chip to be seen. Although I am still pretty dubious about Chanel's Nail Polish line, I do think I maybe was originally a bit harsh on the old Classic that is Rouge Noir. Yes they are atrociously expensive but a little bit of Chanel in my life can't be a bad thing! 

Retails at around £17.50 at most Chanel counters. 

Kathleen x

Empty Products # 1

As I write this post I am feeling rather productive, I have just thrown out an unhealthy amount of empty products that were cluttering my room. Surely this means I can justify some naughty purchases in the future ... Watch my latest video on my thoughts on them.

Kathleen x

Holiday Packing: Makeup and Skincare

The panic that comes over us when we contemplate packing for our well deserved holiday is truly terrifying - 'Do I have enough SPF', 'Why did I use up ALL of my new BB cream?! I will never shop at Dior again.' and 'Where is my razor?'. Here is my, slightly calmer, packing video. Made in the hope that it might help you pack - either that or it will be a terrible distraction from the hair remover search. Sorry ... 

Kathleen x

Top 5 Summer Nail Polishes

Anyone struggling to decide what colour their nails should be this next paint job? I've got you covered with my Top 5 Summer Nail Polishes! Click below and dive into a world of beautiful mints and hot, hot pinks ... 

Kathleen x

What Is In My Bag?

Hey everyone! I've just posted a "What's in my bag" video on Youtube. Watch to find out the excessive number of lip products I can carry around with me ...

Kathleen x

The Tanning Trilogy

When the sun decides to come out in the UK, us gals are filled with dread at the pastiness of our legs, the blue tinge on our arms and almost transparency of our face.  But ladies, it's time to get our limbs out and embrace the summer! Here are three of my favourite tanning products for beautifully bronzed skin.

Palmers Natural Bronze Body Lotion - My all time hero when it comes to gradual tan. Goes on with ease and smells divine (not a biscuit-y smell in sight!). This product is a rather quick fix as gradual tanners go, one layer of this before bed and you wake up with a two-weeks-in-the-Seychelles look about you! About £5 from Feelunique 

Clarins Liquid Bronze Self Tanner for Face - This product adds a subtle glow to the complexion which is ideal for those days wen we don't want/can't be bothered/forgot to wear makeup. Don't expect a dramatic change with just one use but it does build up to a beautiful bronzed - makeup? What makeup? look. Everybody and their goldfish will be jealous! £18 from Boots

St Tropez Instant Glow Body Lotion - Now for those spontaneous nights out (of which I have many ...) there is a need for a slap on fake tan. As appealing as it sounds, this sun-in-a-bottle product is a God send. Easy to apply WITH A TANNING GLOVE - lets not join the Orange Hands Brigade if we can help it! - and gives a lovely golden look to the skin which can be washed off in the morning. Shame we can't say the same for that unusual headache that crops up around the same time ... Around £10 from Feelunique 

Hope this post helps you on your way to the Bronzed Goddess look this Summer!

Kathleen x

French Pharmacy and Sephora Haul

Yeah, so I did a bit of shopping in Paris ... Watch this video to find out what I bought!

Kathleen x