IBD Just Gel Polish

I got my hands on a few IBD Just Gel polishes the other week. They had been getting great reviews, So i decided to get a few. I have to say I haven't be disappointed with the colours I've got so far and plan on getting more as they are an excellent price for a full sized bottle compared to Sensationail!

I tried to do my first ever French manicure tonight - It took me a while (over an hour if you include filing etc)

Colours are:
Seashell Pink
Whipped Cream

It's not perfect and i really should have cleaned around the skin more i do apologise, but i was so excited to show them off! I ended up adding China Glaze Fairy Dust on top to add a bit of sparkle as I'm off to a wedding tomorrow :)

Sensationail Removal

I have now had some time to try out the different removal process of Sensationail. I am sorry i don't have any pictures but i hope you get what i mean :)

Finger Wraps (wrapping with foil & acetone soaked cotton ball):

This type of removal really didn't work for me. I found it messy and time consuming. I really didn't get great results and had to scrape hard to remove the product.

Soaking In Acetone (bowl of acetone in hot water):

This is actually the recommended way to remove from Sensationail and i have to say it worked much better and faster for me. I do find if you use the primer before the gel top coat that it makes for longer and harder removal, but my last manicure i didn't use the primer at all and although the manicure lasted less than a week and had a few chips that i had to repair... the removal was a breeze and i didn't really have to scrape my nails at all!

I do however find that i'm left with some yellowing on my nails from all the previous manicures and i'm having a hard time figuring out why it does this every time?  If anyone has the same problem and has found a cure please let me know :)

Review: SensatioNail Gel Starter Kit - Raspberry Wine

I got this set for Christmas after deciding between that and the RCM set. I do think in hindsight i should have chose the RCM but it was around £20 more expensive so i went with Sensationail.

So far I have used this only once, I have to say i was very disappointed in the size of the lamp and the size of the bottles that came with it for the price tag.

I was impressed with how easy it actually was to do and i only had two little bubbles out of my whole manicure that weren't easily noticeable. The colour wasn't anything like the box it's more of a raspberry red shimmer and was very thin so i needed to do 3 coats (the box says 2) I also thought being a gel polish it would have been thicker and more opaque for the price.

I kept the product on as long as possible to gauge how long it would last. Mine lasted 7 days with no chips. The 8th day i got two chips and on the 10th a few more. I think with more practice it might last longer and I do think if you prime the whole nail like the salons do you would get 2 weeks no chip but it will make for a more difficult removal.

I like the ease of being able to do it myself and for a week no chip it's worth it as nail polish will last 1-3 days max on me. I do wish they had more colours and even some glitters would be great as gel polishes are hard to come by unless you can get to a trade store.

I will still visit the salon to get my nails done for an event or holiday and use this kit in-between. It won't stop me going to the salon but it will save me money in the long run :)

I haven't actually removed it yet but i am planning to do it today/ tomorrow and will update on how that goes. 

Here are some photos (sorry they are just phone cam ones)

After Application:

8th Day:

10th Day:

UPDATE: 15/02/13

I have to say that although the sensationail kit is great for us beginners, I got tired very quickly of the nail polish. I have found better quality ones on the market which are cheaper in price and larger in size. Since i switched to another brand of polish my manicures can stay on 2 full weeks with no chips what so ever!. I'm not condemning the polish they make I'm only saying it didn't work for me and I've found something that has, So it's definitely something to bare in mind before buying the whole range.

Update: New Piercings

I got my lip pierced for my 19th birthday after many years of deliberating and that was my first ever piercing (except lobes) not long after that I decided to stretch my lobes but all those years ago there wasn't much info on how to properly do it and after a failed attempt to go up a gauge my ear got very angry, so i stopped and let it heal with no more thoughts on the matter other than just leaving my body alone.

Last year on a whim i got my nose pierced and felt odd with two piercings on one side of my face even if they weren't that noticeable. I then this year started to stretch my lobes again - with a lot more knowledge behind me and taking it as slow as possible I'm currently at  4g (5mm) and i had planned to be at least 0g by now, but as i said I'm not in a rush and I've read many horror stories online from those who have.

Ever since getting my nose pierced I've wanted the right side of my lip done to even it out but never thought it would suit me and when asking friends etc for advice i got a resounding "no don't do it"! Well two weeks ago i did just that without telling a soul and not only that i ended up getting two microdermals as well. Every ones reactions have been great and even my boyfriend who knew nothing about it just said he was shocked that I went through with all that and didn't tell anyone haha :)

I'm very happy with the dermals although i think the lip was done at a different angle than my other side, so i may need to have it redone if it's still annoying me in a week.

I think if you want to pierce or tattoo your body then it is YOUR choice and don't let anyone tell you any different!

Before:

Now:

Jeffrey Campbell Homg Style Platforms for sale

UK Size 6

Brand New 

Too big for me i’m only a 5 :(

Buy Me, Buy Me :)

Flatform Love

I adore the 90's revival of platform sneakers and boots. I was just a young child when they first came out, but i actually owned a pair of platform white converse style shoes and loved them to death! I begged and pleaded for buffalo boots like the spice girls had but i had no idea at that age just how much they cost!

Office are leading the way with there huge selection of Flatforms & Creepers and i certainly have a few pairs on my wishlist, So i decided to make a video rather than bombard the blog with loads of pictures. I hope you appreciate it and love it as much as i do :D (Watch in HD for best results)

Check out this link to view more of the awesome shoes! Office Shoes Love, Love, Love

I finally joined Instagram

Wow, So i guess i'm a little late on joining the Instagram bandwagon. My phone is a Samsung Galaxy Ace and the camera not the best, so instagram always seemed a little too "Iphone users only" to me, but hey! i've decided to give it a bash and you can find me under the username: tokyovogue

Here were my first two pics of the day while making myself a nice coffee :)

Maxstar Platform Sneakers! Love, Love, Love

Hello all, I haven't blogged in a while, but i just had to post about these shoes!

I adore platform sneakers and really want to get a pair so badly. I had a pair of the low ones in white when i was young (in the 90s) and wore them until they fell apart! Now that the trend is back i really want to invest in another pair.

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My Ebay Auctions

Hello all,

Sorry i haven't been around as much i have been too tired to do anything as of late. I have listed my Deadly Dames items on Ebay though and they are due to end in the next few days.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/290763962220?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1586.l2649#ht_500wt_1286

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/290764238077?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1586.l2649#ht_571wt_1267

The Lady Is A Vamp

Well i have to apologise that i haven't had time to get a picture of me in my Doris top or Collectif Wanda shirt. The wanda shirt is very short though and is better suited to wearing with high waisted skirts/jeans, so i'm a little unsure if i should keep it or not. I do love the style though and it's the main reason i didn't return it.

In other news Pinup Girl Clothing sent me a 20% off code via email, So i really couldn't resist buying another 2 products i've been wanting for a while the Zebra Vamp and Deadly Dames Capri's. My other vamps are XL and have that corset feeling which can get on my nerves sometimes when i just want something a little comfier for days out, So i ordered a 2X and i'm hoping it isn't going to be too large. The capri's i ordered XL and i know reviews say they are tight, but i am going on holiday in October and by then want to have dropped a dress size or two if i can gather the willpower! The only thing am unsure of is the high waist as i am short waisted :/

My favourite part about ordering online is when they give you the number to track the package. I am such a geek i know! I just love following it and getting more excited the closer it gets to my house and hopefully my package should come tomorrow :)