Deborah Lippmann at House of Fraser

I've been lusting after some Deborah Lippmann polishes for a while and am really pleased to see they have finally arrived online at House of Fraser for the UK fans. I especially love the glitters (are you surprised??) and how they look just that little bit different and luxurious...

Today Was a Fairytale

Boom Boom Pow

Happy Birthday

The only one I can see on the House of Fraser website which had really tickled my fancy is the beautiful pink "One Enchanted Evening" which is part of the "All That Jazz" set - and at £42 for the set it's a little out of my range at the minute. I think it would be gorgeous for Valentine's Day though [Mr Louboulush, if you read this, this is a hint!]

I live in hope that they will stock some of the others soon including "Glitter in the Air" which is part of the Spring 2011 collection - it looks DREAMY. Milky blue with glitter flakes - stunning!

What do you think of the polishes? Do you think House of Fraser might get some more stock in? I can't wait to get some and use them for NOTDs!

LoubouLush x

More Sparkle NOTD

Hi lovelies! I have another glittery NOTD for you.

I have been wearing the Rimmel Pro in Beige Style all week and have to say it has grown on me a lot. I find I like it more in certain lights and sometimes I find it looks a bit orange on me (maybe because I'm so pale?) but with tans and camels pushing nude in the fashion stakes this is something I can see myself getting a lot more used to. As for the polish itself - the wide brush allows it to be applied quickly, the formula is quick drying and leave s a nice glossy finish = the photo below shows it without a clear topcoat. Shiny!I loved sporting the glitter tips but wanted to try a less defined glitter this time without having full on glitter. I added Models Own Silver Fox as shown below. It was very quick and rough to be honest but I like the effect. I wasn't sure if I should added another coat of Silver Fox or not. I have deeper glitters too but wanted something soft that was work safe so added a coat of Models Own Pink Fizz on top and was pleased with the results. Again both glitters dried quickly and it was a super quick look to create. Another coat of glitter would maybe work better but I'm happy enough with this.I haven't bothered with a clear top coat yet but no doubt it would give them more longevity.

So what do you think? I need to try the defined tips over this beige too as I think it gives a cleaner based than just bare nail... Do you prefer the more defined tip or this? I'm on the fence at the moment though could be swayed by the speed of this one [insert lazy icon].

LoubouLush x

Freebies & Storage

First off, I got my free Model's Own Kit from News of the World/Fabulous magazine at the weekend. Overall it cost me £2 - 2 x £1 for the Sunday papers and so for the price it looks pretty good. So far I've only tried a couple of the things and to be honest they haven't been great which is disappointing as I'm a huge fan of Models Own products.

The mascara is very fibrous and it feels very much like I have something stuck in my eyes when I wear it at first. It also doesn't seem to have much actual mascara in the tube and the formula looks pretty dry. I definitely wouldn't describe the effect and volumous either - it's pretty subtle. I also tried the eyelash curlers and again I'm not wild about them. I haven't been able to get a good angle with them and they are making my eyelashes go vertical rather than a nice curl. I'll persevere though and see how I get on my those are my initial thoughts at least...

On to something a bit more positive and I thought I'd let you in on my most recent Poundland discover (yes I love that shop!). In the DIY/tool section I pick up some box which I think are meat for storing nails and stuff but I bought them for my make up. they only cost £1. They are see through and clip shut so are handy for storing in general as well as travel. What do you think??




So did any of you pick up the kit? What do you think? Or do any of you have any handy storage tips to share?

Louboulush x