You know when PR companies go above and beyond to send you the most generous care package? Yep. Well that is Garnier for me! I was blown away when a HUGE giant box arrived on my doorstep recently and I literally couldn't believe how amazing it was.
So, I sucked at being a blogger in May. I don't know why, I just couldn't sit down and write a post without getting stupidly distracted. Or falling down 2 stairs and spraining my ankle.. True story.
Usually these posts are all about beauty favourites but shock horror, I haven't actually purchased any new makeup this month. I know, wtf?! To be honest, I think I just spend my money on more lifestyle-y based bits this month so here they are!
I don't know why, but printed photos will always hold a special place in my heart. Taking photos is (and always has been) a huge passion of mine - even if half the time I'm just winging it and I really don't know what I'm doing!
I am quite possibly the most useless person in the world when it comes to maintaining my nails. I know right, how can I call myself a beauty blogger? Either way, I do sometimes make an effort and paint them according to what season it is just to make them look pretty.
Gel nails have always been something I've dabbled with the idea of, however I can never keep the length of my nails for it to be worthwhile. It's also a lot of money. Ain't nobody got time for that!
This is where Rimmel come in. Their new Super Gel Nail Polishes* have the effect of gel without all the fuss. Your chosen colour has a built-in base coat, so you just need 2 thin layers, once dry simply apply 1 layer of the Super Gel Top Coat over the top to set it in place. No need for a lamp or any fuss and Rimmel claims it lasts up to 2 weeks!
I'm currently on week one and I've noticed no chipping at all. For someone who constantly bites and picks at their nails, anything that doesn't chip is a miracle!
I recently got sent 5 shades from their new Super Gel Beach Ready Collection which are all perfect for the Spring/ Summer months. Some of the names of them are so quirky.
That's not all. The range overall has 25 shades in total so you really are spoilt for choice - regardless of the season!
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| L/R: 053 Dive Right In (Ed Sheeran anyone?!), Super Gel Top Coat, 082 Purple Splash. |
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| L/R: 026 Sun Fun Daze, 035 Coral Queen, 045 Flamenco Beach |
This is easy to apply even for the crappest of nail painters (like myself) and the brush is the perfect size, especially if you have fairly small nails.
Overall, I am so impressed with the new Super Gel collection and I would recommend them to all my friends! Have you tried them yet? :)
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Last weekend myself, Jasmine, Jack and Sean attended the Foodies Festival in Brighton! If you saw my recent giveaway, you'll know that the festival is held on the heart of the Hove Lawns, slap bang in the middle of Brighton and Hove and runs over the first May Bank Holiday weekend.
As last year was off the cards, there was a lot of making up for lost time this time around! When we arrived it was cloudy with a bitter wind (in true british style, obvs), but we were determined not to let it ruin our day!
There were endless amounts of food and drink stalls with plenty of free tasters which obviously we couldn't resist! If I was rich, I could have easily bought everything I tried!
It was hard not to feel overwhelmed by the amount of BBQ smells and delicious scents floating around in the air, I literally didn't know what to have for lunch.
We wandered around a good few times to see what we fancied and ended up getting a chicken wrap from this giant BBQ stand I can't remember the name of. This set us back £7 and I won't lie, it was nice but not anything special.
The macaroni on the other hand from I LOVE MAC N CHEESE was absolutely insane! It was so good I could eat it a million times over!
They even put crispy onions on the top and OMG. It was just the best thing ever. Anything cheesy is life though??
Another thing that really caught our eye was the KIN Vodka stand selling Lake District Toffee Vodka. The charming northern guy was enough to sell it alone and of course, alcohol tasters will always interest me.
The vodka itself was BLOODY AMAZING. I'm not usually big on sickly sweet drinks (or straight vodka) but this was something else. It didn't even have that harsh vodka taste to it and I could genuinely drink it straight haha.
Although the boys basically drank the Kingfisher van dry throughout the day, Jack did try the Fullers Frontier Craft Lager from the Frontier van (..funnily enough!) OMG. It tasted SO good! Craft beer is definitely a guilty pleasure of mine and I highly recommend it! I'm so glad to know I can buy it in my local supermarket and pubs too!
To end the afternoon, we were lucky enough to have access to the VIP bar and a complimentary glass of fizz! The bar and seating area was nestled under a giant teepee which had it's very own acoustic stage. We got there just at the right time as 'Teenage Dirtbag' by Wheatus started playing and the rain decided to make an appearance. As if we weren't cold enough!!
Jack and I picked up some goodies between us and came home with some gourmet dog treats for his cheeky little hounds (if I remember the brand I'll link them later on!), Garlic & Herb Green Thunder cheese from Snowdonia Cheese Company (which I can confirm tasted divine!) and also a mini Kin Toffee + Vodka which I mentioned earlier.
Have you been to the Foodies Festival before? :)
**I was invited along as press by Foodies Festival but all opinions and food lusts are my own.
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