OPI Liquid Sand Swatches - The Impossible and Get Your Number

OPI have introduced Liquid Sand which is their new innovative nail polishes with texture. They dry to a matte finish infused with reflective sparkles. 

OPI Nail Lacquer - £11.50

OPI have partnered with Mariah Carey to launch 8 new limited edition shades and I have two to show you.

The Impossible

The Impossible is a matte fuchsia with glitter and star confetti. The photo hasn't picked up the beautiful fuchsia colour and is coming across red, but in person it is absolutely stunning. It applied glossy but dried to a matte concrete finish and only two coats is needed for full opacity. I find that the star confetti sometimes tends to not stick down fully and has a bend corner, which makes it snag on some fabric. I think that it is fine if you put another coat on top of the stars or even a top coat for a glossy finish.

Get Your Number

Get Your Number is a matte blue with sparkles. It's such a gorgeous shade and is super sparkly and fun. It only needs two coats for full opacity and the formula is really easy to work with. The concrete finish has a slight gritty finish, but isn't majorly rough that it clings to fabric.

Glossybox May 2013

This month is a special month as it is the 2nd anniversary of Glossybox! I can't believe it has been two years since they first launched - time flies by!

I was actually expecting a little bit more seen as though it is their 2nd anniversary however I have enjoyed trying these products.

Headline Colors Nail Polish - £9 for 10ml

I received this Headline Colors nail polish which is actually a colour from their autumn/winter collection. I don't tend to wear dark colours like this, but it looks perfect for when autumn comes around. I'm hoping that it won't appear almost black as some dark polishes I have tend to do. These nail polishes claim to be ultra-high pigmented for an intense colour and has UV absorbers for staying power. It also is free from toxins which is really appealing as I have never heard of a toxin-free nail polish before.

 Awapugi Wild Ginger Shine Spray - £18.95 for 125ml

This product is part of the Paul Mitchell line and is used to add moisture and shine to the hair. I love the smell of this and I really enjoy using it. It makes my hair feel softer and really easy to glide my fingers through. I didn't notice a huge difference in the amount of shine it gave my hair, but it does give a nice subtle hint of shine.

 Jelly Pong Pong Fairy Lashes Mascara - £15 for 8ml

I'm pretty excited to try this out as it is a long-lasting waterproof mascara that is feather light. I'm intrigued to see how light it feels on the lashes because I find that waterproof mascaras tend to be heavier and make the lashes feel hard. It claims to be non-clumpy but at the same time, lengthening and volumising - sounds perfect doesn't it?

Collection Fast Stroke Eyeliner - £2.99 for 6ml

This eyeliner has a waterproof formula, which I have actually wanted to get a waterproof eyeliner but never knew of any decent ones. For liquid eyeliners, I love the kind of dip in packaging as it doesn't dry out like felt tips. I was actually disappointed this how it applied because the foam tip is really hard so it's difficult to control and it leaves a jaggered edge rather than a smooth line. When you curl the lashes and apply mascara, it masks the jaggered effect but I want to be able to apply eyeliner in a few clean swipes and with a smooth edge. I definitely will be using it again and trying to figure out different techniques to see if I can manage to make a smooth edge but I also really love the longevity of it. Also for a waterproof product, it is really easy to take off - a facial wipe is enough to take it off, so there's no need to use eye makeup remover. It's really good because you don't have to tug on your delicate eyes!

Beautiful Movements Prime and Create Mixing Medium - £20 for 20g

Beauty Moments, formerly known as BM Beauty have launched a new multi-tasking product which is a primer as well as a mixing medium. It apparently is a clear aloe vera based gel, however it feels very silicony. A little bit goes a long way this with product and it makes my skin feel super soft. I used it under my Revlon Colorstay foundation and it stayed in place pretty well. I will also be trying this out with loose eyeshadows and seeing how it performs.

Green and Black's Dark Chocolate with 70% Cocoa Solids

I received this small dark chocolate which I assume is for the celebration of Glossybox's 2nd anniversary. I actually don't like dark chocolate but I think it is a really sweet gift!

Glossybox Mini Nail Files

As a little something extra, Glossybox have included a little box set of five mini nail files which are absolutely adorable and will definitely come in handy as I am always misplacing my nail files!

OPI Skyfall and Dutch Treats Mini Collection Giveaway!

I've decided to host a giveaway to give back to my followers. There are going to be two lucky winners who will receive either the Skyfall or Dutch Treats mini set. Seen as it is spring I thought the Dutch Treats collection was perfect, but also I thought I would giveaway set with deeper colours which is perfect for evenings and for when winter comes around. GoldenEye from the Skyfall collection is honestly the most beautiful gold I have ever see and OPI nail polishes are really good quality.

There will be two winners - one for the Skyfall set and one for the Dutch Treats set. 

This giveaway is international so anyone can enter. If you are under 18 years old, please get permission to enter from your guardian.
You must be following my blog for your entries to count!

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New Bourjois Cream Blush!

Bourjois have unveiled their new cream blushes which are now available at Selfridges and soon to be at Boots on May 15th!

For the first time in 150 years, Bourjois have reinvented their blush with a new innovative cream to powder technology. I am absolutely excited to try out these fascinating blushes; I'm really intrigued to find out how they apply as they claim to glide effortlessly for a fresh and natural complexion. They are also infused with a gorgeous rose scent, and I am a sucker for anything that smell good!

There are only four shades available at the moment and I am in love with each one! There may not be a huge colour selection however I think that they cater for everyone and are universally flattering. 

01 Nude Velvet - light delicate peach with matte finish

02 Healthy Glow - vibrant apricot with pearl finish

03 Rose Tender - soft pink with pearl finish

04 Sweet Cherry - deep brown-pink with matte finish

Rimmel Apocalips Lip Lacquer Review and Swatches

Today I'm going to review these Rimmel Apocalips Lip Lacquers which I have been testing out. There are a total of 8 shades with a range from nude to red. They have a great colour selection which I think cater for everyone, so you're bound to find a shade you'll love!

Rimmel Apocalips Lip Lacquer - £5.99

The consistency of these are very creamy and incredibly opaque that glide effortlessly onto the lips, which is what made me fall in love with these lip lacquers! They dry to a semi-matte finish which is not at all sticky and the colour lasts on the lips for a really long time, even after eating. One dip of the applicator can be applied to the whole of my lips which I really love and if you want a more intense opaque look you can apply a second coat.

From left to right: Galaxy, Celestial

I picked up two colours, Galaxy and Celestial which are more of the natural colours from the collection. I have to say that Celestial is my ultimate favourite because it is really flattering and it would look great on most people. It is pink/mauve shade which looks really natural and not too vibrant. Galaxy is a plum/purple with a hint of shimmer. It is a much deeper colour than Celestial which personally I find to be too deep for me however it works well sheered out. I would definitely wear this on a night out because it is a gorgeous colour but for everyday use it's too dark.

From left to right: Galaxy, Celestial

Overall I think these are absolutely fantastic and for the price of only £5.99 you can't go wrong with them. They have really nailed the formula and are one of the best drugstore lip products I have tried.

Liebster Award!

I was nominated for the Liebster Award by Amaislyn which I thought was really sweet and it made my day! I've seen this award on a few peoples blog but I didn't really know what exactly it was. It's basically a honorary award which is passed around to bloggers with under 200 followers.

Liebster Rules

1. Each blogger should answer the questions the tagger has set for you.

2. Choose 11 new bloggers to pass the award onto and link them in your post.

3. Create 11 new questions for the chosen bloggers.

4. Go back to their page and tell them about the award.

5. Each blogger should post 11 random facts about themselves.

6. No tag backs!

My Nominees

Jo from A hint of glitter

Aislinn from A Beauty Moment

Caroline from Lovely In Lipstick

Alexandra from the autumn breeze of style

Jasmine from whimsical jasmine

Christine from Vodka & Candy

Hazel from Which Hazel?

Amy from iburntyourtoast

Lisa from Damn Precious

Lesley from yeslesley

Helena From In A Few Nutshells

11 Random Facts About Me

1. I have three Chihuahua cross dogs called Coco, Tommy and Roxy
2. When I was younger I had a guinea pig called Bella who then died and when I got a hamster I named her Bella again and they were actually both the same colour
3. I have been vegetarian for around four years
4. I'm really short - only 4'9!
5. I live by the seaside which is where I got the idea for my blog name
6. I have an obsession with California, even though I have never been there before!
7. When I was younger I use have my hair cut into a bob a lot and now is the only time I've had my hair long before
8. I have to always be carrying lipbalm with me at all times, and a few years ago I use to carry around 6 different lipbalms in my bag! I know... so unnecessary
9. I have an addiction to beauty and shopping!
10. I always put on perfume before I go out anywhere
11. At the moment my favourite TV programmes are 90210, Pretty Little Liars and Made in Chelsea

My Answers to Amailyn's Questions

What has been your best experience as a blogger?

My best experience so far is reaching 100 followers and meeting other bloggers!

If you could go one place in the world you have never been, where would it be & why?

Definitely California, especially Los Angeles! I've wanted to go there ever since I was really young and I also want to live there one day

What's the first good memory that comes to mind when you think of your childhood?

Playing around with my sister in paddling pools and going to my dads and swimming around in the pool with flippers and a rubber ring!

Favourite drugstore makeup brand/product?

I think my favourite has to be Maybelline - they have amazing mascaras and I love their 24hr Colour Tattoos

What are your interests outside of your blog/blogging?

I don't really have any hobbies but I guess it would have to be shopping

Favourite food?

This is really hard, I don't have a favourite but I like a lot of different things like, risotto, Indian food, homemade chips, baby potato salad!

Who do you admire most?

I really like Rachel McAdams because all the movies she's in are my favourite, especially the romantic movies! 

What was your best vacation?

I think my best vacation has to be when I went Finland and Estonia with my friends a few months ago. It really makes a holiday so much more fun with friends!

Favourite clothing store?

I love Zara and Hollister especially for summer clothes

What famous/iconic person would you love to meet (dead or alive)?

There are loads of famous people I would love to meet, Rachel McAdams, Ryan Gosling, Zac Efron, the cast of 90210 and Pretty Little Liars and probably more who I can't think of right now!

Favourite genre of music?

I don't have a favourite genre but I pretty much like whatever is in the charts

My Questions for You!

1. What inspired you to start your blog and how did you come up with your name?
2. If you could do anything, what would be your dream job?
3. What one thing can you not help but splurge on?
4. What makeup brand is your guilty pleasure?
5. Are you more of a lipstick or eyeshadow girl?
6. What one beauty item can you not leave your house without?
7. What is your go to outfit and makeup look?
8. What are you most proud of about your blog?
9. How old were you when you first started wearing makeup? What was it and what made you want to use it?
10. What's your holy grail product at the moment?
11. Do you spend more on beauty or fashion when shopping?