Ciate Chalkboard Nails Kit

First of all I want to apologise that my blog has perhaps been a little lack lustre lately. I haven't been able to put the time into it that I really want, what with work experience, starting dissertation research and other family commitments. I promise I'll start putting more time and effort into it soon!

So last week me and Mum fancied a bit of an online splurge, so we headed over to www.fragrancedirect.com. One of the things I ended up buying to try was the Ciate Chalkboard nail art kit. I'd never heard of it before but thought it sounded really different, and I love trying different things with my nails.

I've had a play around with it, and I have to say I really like it! It is a lot of fun and takes only around 5 minutes! Because the black has the chalkboard effect, it literally dries in seconds. I think this is perfect for those who find they have shaky hands and struggle to do much with their nails. As these are just like felt tip pens, it is super easy!

Here is a quick step-by-step of how you use this kit.

1. Paint two layers of the Matte Black polish and let them dry. When it dries, it really looks like a chalkboard, I was so surprised! I'm not sure how they've achieved this but it is cool.

2. To activate the pens, shake them slightly and then press the nib gently against a hard surface until the liquid comes out a little bit. 

3. Then, paint your chosen design on your nails. Here is one of my nails quickly for you to see! I wanted to write in the pens to show you how easy it really is (and I didn't have much time when painting these!)

The colours are super bright and the nails really stand out. They're not something I would wear on an average day, but will be perfect for when I fancy a change, or when I go to fancy dress parties at university as a school girl (they have school fancy dress themed events around 2-3 times a term at my uni!)

This was £6.99 on www.fragrancedirect.com which I think was really reasonable for what you get in the kit.

Have you tried this? Can you recommend any other nail art I could try?

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Beauty Wishlist #2

It's only been a few days, but already I'm adding products to my wishlist! What can I say, I would give up shopping, but I'm not a quitter....

Benefit the Porefessional, £24.50- Yesterday I went for a quick Benefit makeover in my local department store. My intention was to try the Big Easy Complexion Corrector and the Brow zings kit, to see if they would suit me because I have sensitive skin and I'm really pale. I ended up buying both (oops) but the lady also tried some of the Porefessional on me and I fell in love instantly! Not only does it hide open pores, but it feels so so soft and just dreamy! 

Benefit Coralista blusher, £23.50 - I also asked if I could try this on while I was there. As I'm pale, people are always telling me to tone my blusher down, but I can't resist! I love a bright coral or peach blusher, I think it actually adds the colour needed to my face. Just because I'm pale doesn't mean I have to look washed out! This applied beautifully and lasted all day, despite it being quite a warm day. I can't wait to purchase this.

Revlon Color Burst Matte Balm in 'Mischievous', £7.99 - I spotted this on Llymlrs' beauty blog yesterday in her 'Orange Lipsticks' post. I've been wanting to try these for a while, because I have quite dry lips and they have received really good reviews for looking shiny, adding moisture and for being long lasting. I don't think I'm confident enough to try the full on orange lip trend, but I think this is a sort of coral-orange hint to it, which works for me.

Tangle Teezer, £10.99 - The price of these varies from place to place, but they retail for £10.99 in Boots. I love nothing more than going mad in Boots, but always convince myself not to buy one of these. However, yesterday I had my hair done, and my hairdresser used one on my wet hair. Usually when I have showered and washed my hair, I use a comb and detangling spray, but I think I have officially fallen in love with these Tangle Teezers. There was no pulling and it didn't hurt one bit - I actually felt like I was getting a head massage! 

I just wanted to say a quick thank you to everyone reading my blog - I'm absolutely loving writing each post! Thanks to everyone following me on Bloglovin', I never expected it at all! 

What is on your wishlist at the moment?

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