December Favourites

Can you believe that it's the new year & we're now in 2015? This is an exciting year for me & I can't wait to get going but in the mean time, here are my December favourites.
1. Coffee

I went off coffee for about a year. Every time I drank one it made me really sick so I decided that it just wasn't worth it. My fiancé had a Costa one day but with soya milk so I thought I'd give it a go. I instantly fell back in love & have now discovered that having it with soya milk leaves me sick free. Amazing. Coffee here I come!

Guest Blog Post | Stocking Surprises

Hey ladies {and gents!} It's Chelsea from East Willow Grove and Charlie has graciously let me guest post today, wahoo! While you will find my blog loaded with mommy and kids chatter you will also find beauty, lifestyle and now bridal tidbits as well! I'm a makeup hoarder lover and nail polish addict and recently newly engaged so I'm trying to plan our wedding while raising two little boys and working full-time {woof!} I also weekly vlog over on my YouTube channel, so pop on over and say hi!

July Favourites

Another month has rolled by already so here are my July Favourites!

1. Benefit 'They're Real! Push-up Liner'

I bought this when I was in America last month & I absolutely love it! I'm definitely one of those people who have a love/hate relationship with eyeliners but I find that this one glides over really smoothly & gets the job done.

 

2. Victoria's Secret 'Mango Temptation' Spray

I've had another one of these which I posted about in a previous Favourites post but unfortunately it ran out :( Luckily, I was heading to America which meant I could buy a new one without it being too expensive. I love this 'Mango Temptation' one that I picked up, it smells so fruity & summery.

3. Barry M Gelly Nail Polish in 'Papaya'

I kind of went off Barry M nail polishes for a while, not too sure why. But recently i've been getting my finger nails done with gel polish & I wanted to have the same sort of effect on my tootsies! (At a fraction of the price.) I pulled this old thing out of my nail polish jars & have fallen in love again. It's such a gorgeous colour & gives a really nice finish.

4. NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer in 'Chantilly'

I have wanted this concealer for AGES. Literally months! Again, I bought this in America as it was cheaper & I'm so glad I did. The creamy texture is so good for covering up any blemishes or redness so I'll definitely have to re-purchase this.

5. Urban Decay 'The Brow Box' in 'Honey Pot'

I've only used this a few times but it has already fallen into my list of favourites. I love the colours which are of a natural tone & the little box it comes in. It's perfect for taking on the road with the hard casing, mini eyebrow brush & tweezer at the bottom.

6. Abercrombie White Ripped Jeans

I've always wanted a pair of white jeans but thought that I couldn't pull them off (you may think that I still can't ;)) but I saw some in Abercrombie that I fell in love with. They're really comfy & fit really well too. They were also a bargain which makes the purchase even better!

7. Yankee Candle Car Freshener

This little bundle of smell is joyful when I get into my car each day! It smells amazing & also looks really cute :) I've never seen these in the UK before, does anyone know where I can get some more?

8. Jo Malone White Jasmine & Mint Candle

My previous work colleagues bought me this as a leaving gift & I've been loving it! It smells so summery, almost like suncream... but trust me, it's a good'un.

9. Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer

I've had a bit of a rocky relationship with primers. Some days I love them, others I hate them! This Hourglass one however goes on like a dream. It's a really nice texture & doesn't feel overly heavy. It's such a good start to my makeup routine at the moment.

10. Nike Free Runner Trainers 5.0

My fiancé bought me these for Christmas last year but this month I have been loving them. I always forget how comfy they are until I slip them back on. They were really handy in America as we were doing lots of walking & they're also so light that they don't weigh your case down too much!

Have a look at what I was loving last month in my 'June Favourites'

Thank you for reading

Love,

Dainty Bride xx

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My Top 5 Nail Polishes

I'm definitely one of those people who can't live without having nail polish on at all times! I think I just got so used to having it on that I hate my nails without it :) 

Even though I do sometimes find applying it very frustrating, especially having to wait for what seems like a lifetime for it to dry, I'm still addicted!

I definitely have a few favourites that I use over & over again for different reasons so here they are!

Apologies for the colours that are running slightly low!

1. Essie - 'Ballet Slippers'

This nail polish is definitely my all time favourite! It's such a natural colour that it almost looks like I'm not wearing it which is perfect for my job. It also goes with everything which means I don't have to quickly change it if I'm going out for a meal & want to wear a specific outfit! This nail polish will never get old & I'll shortly be in need of a new bottle again!!!

2. Butter London - 'Fiver'

This colour reminds me of spring so much. I love the minty colour & it's really durable! I wore it last year for a weeks holiday in Cornwall & it stayed on so well! I also love the applicator brush as it makes the nail polish go on really evenly & smoothly.

3. Essie - 'E-nuff is e-nuff'

This is definitely a summer colour & is perfect for holidays! I can't wait to wear it again now the sun is out & shining. It's a good mix of a red & orange which makes it very versatile too!

4. Chanel - 'Frisson'

Who doesn't love to have a good Chanel nail polish?! I must admit, it doesn't last that long before it starts chipping but I still love it. It has a slight shimmer to it which is the main reason I bought it & again its such a natural colour rather than being in your face like the Essie polish!

5. Topshop - 'Spilled Milk'

Before I bought this nail polish, I was always really sceptical about Topshop makeup. I'm not really sure why but I just didn't trust it too much. This nail polish has definitely changed my opinion completely. I love the packaging, applicator brush & the colour that it gives. Sometimes with whites you can find they look a bit wishy washy & need a million coats but this is a really good one. I feel like its really versatile as well, seeing as I wore it at Christmas time with a glitter polish over the top but can also wear it in Spring/Summer :)

So there you have it! My top 5 nail polishes :) 

The only one that I couldn't find in the shops right now is the Topshop polish which is a shame but I've linked in a similar product in the heading! Hope that's helpful :) 

Do you have a favourite nail polish that I should try? Let me know!

Thank you for reading

Love,
Dainty Bride xx




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