Birthday presents - Cake & Primark Playsuit

Well I'm supposedly a year older since my last post (sob) and after a few days of mayhem I am back with a quick blog post.  Mr L whisked me away a couple of weeks ago for a few days in Mayo as a Birthday treat but I'll do a separate post of that later.  He also bought me a yummy Choccywoccydoodah cake which was DELICIOUS.  IT came in the post all bubble wrapped and intact - so yes they DO deliver to Northern Ireland.  Result!!!

This is the Marshmallow Pyramid Cake in Chocolate with White Chocolate Truffle...

My little sister bought me a playsuit as part of my present and while I've only got one H&M one which I'd only wear on holidays I actually really like this.  The pattern and shape are really lovely and the fabric feels really nice.  I'm not sure I have the figure to pull it off or if I'll be brave enough to wear it anywhere other than about the house but still if you're braver than me it might be worth a buy!

LoubouLush x

NOTD Rainbow Nails

A very quick pre Birthday break blog post on my rainbow nails. There's no trick to this. It is what it is.

My colours of choice:
Models Own - lilac dream
Bourjois - bleu fabuleux
Barry M - shocking pink
Bourjois - vert chlorophyll
Barry M - yellow

I'm not sure it's the classiest look ever but it's a bit of fun for the summer and obviously you can have whatever combination and order you like. Simples.

What's your summer nail look?

Off on hols tomorrow so see you on Twitter/Instagram/my return!

LoubouLush xx

NOTD Bourjois So Laque Ultra Shine Nail Enamel - Abricot Ouate

This is a bit out of date now as I had meant to post it last week but better late than never (I hope!). I treated myself to 3 Bourjois polishes last week on the 3 for 2 offer in Superdrug (£5.99 each or well, 3 for 2). Some are available online though not sure this colour is one of them.

Anyhow, here's some photos about 5 days into me wearing the Abricot Ouate. Overall it's a pretty colour and not unlike Barry M 318 Peach Melba which I already own. I felt that I needed almost three full coats to get a got solid opaqueness. I found the consistency very thick which I later put down to the vinyl effect and perhaps if I'd have been more conscious of this I would have got a better finish. I topped it with Seche Vite and while it sealed OK, I was a bit disappointed that it marked a bit more easily than I'd be used to. There's also a bit of chipping and wearing to the edges but I suppose it's a few days in. In hindsight I think the thickness didn't helped and I should have been more mindful.  It does give quite a cool vinyl plastic effect which is nice on the summer shades. It is pretty shiny too but as I add Seche Vite now, it gives a good shine anyway but it would be good shinewise (new word?) if you don't bother with a top coat.


I don't think I'd repurchase this shade again at full price as for me the Barry M is a good cheaper alternative but on a 3 for 2 I'm pretty happy with it. Perhaps it's my own fault for buying one so similar to something I already have...

I'll do a post in the next few weeks showing the other two shades (you might have seen them already if you follow me on Twitter) which I hope will be goodies for the summer. What Bourjois So Laque shades would you recommend?

LoubouLush x