how to style bright lipstick ( for daytime ) motd plus guest appearance...

Summer Stroll & new puppy

Hey lovelies, i hope you're all making good use of this British weather whilst it lasts, if you're on holiday then lucky you !!!

I've been busy creating new videos for my channel, and have already posted a few in between working, I'm getting really serious about youtube now and have found uploading videos.... quite addictive !!! I don't know if this is a good thing or a bad thing, but i really enjoy making them and i hope that you will enjoy watching them and subscribe to my channel.

So i've not really had time to go out and chill in the sun because works pretty hectic this time of year everyone wants to get their nails done and be pampered, you know how it is, as soon as theres a little bit of sun its an excuse to get all dolled up.  

However last week the boyfriend and i managed to spare some time and went on a lovely walk in the gardens, i love the gardens in summer, all the plants and flowers are at their finest and fully flourished.    

Although i have to admit i felt a bit guilty !! if you follow me on instagram you'll know i recently got a new jack russell puppy. I felt so bad for leaving our new puppy at home :( but unfortunately he's too young to take out yet. For those of you who don't follow me on twitter...   

MYLO :

                                           Is'nt he just adorable !!! i love him so so much !!!

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                                                            Outfit: Jeans - H&m
                                                            Top - H&m
                                                            Pumps - Primark

Inspired by Luxury Azealia Banks make up tutorial

My simple spring, summer makeup - motd ( Three nude lipstick looks )

Historical Times

                                                                             Part 1

Part 2

What a great weekend i've had !! Me and the boyfriend ( Ben ) , went for a well deserved break away to York. I have to admit i'd never heard of york before, until Ben suggested that we go there on holiday, and if i'm honest i didn't really want to go, because i didn't know much about the place and had my heart set on going to London.

... However.... when i go there.... Oh my !! ... Castles !! ... Churches ... Tudor buildings... it was like stepping into a magical world full of lords and ladies ( not literally ).  The city has so much historical background, and i suppose if you like learning about the past then its a pretty cool place to visit. There is absolutely loads to do and every day we found ourselves discovering something different to look at and go to.

We spent the first day walking around the city and looking at the shops, everything was quite typically touristy with gift shops and such, but they did have a few shops that i just couldn't wait to have a look in like Zara and Mango.

The second day we spent most of the day looking around the museums and botanical gardens, the gardens are so beautiful and i can imagine they look even better in summer.

I think York was one of our best trips so far... but i'm looking forward to going abroad and soaking up the hot sun this year.

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Monochrome Love

Hi you guys ! I hope you all had a great weekend.

 Me and Ben have been having a great weekend away in York, i love love loved !!! everything about York, the castle, the museums, the gardens..... so much to do ! I wish i had, had more time to see everything. 

The weather wasn't quite t-shirt weather, but that didn't seem to bother me, because it gave me an excuse to dress casual and comfy... and we all know theres nothing comfier than your favourite pair of jeans.

Lately i've been rocking the black and white colours, i know its spring but i can't seem to get enough of the monochrome look, its such a classic style, and easy to wear. Its the sort of look you can get away with wearing both night and day, as well.

I went for a casual look today and styled an oversized jumper with a pair of my favourite skinny jeans.

I didnt want to carry a massive bag with me so i used my clutch bag as an over the shoulder bag. 

The perfect laid back outfit . 

Monochrome Jumper - Hm.com

Skinny Jeans -  Hm.com

Black studded clutch - Newlook.co.uk 

Rose gold & leopard print nails for spring | Spring Notd

Hey you guys so i decided to do a fun and simple spring nail look,

i'm in love with nude colours at the moment, especially on the nails. Nude is such a flattering colour and looks great on anyone.

I decided to jazz my nails up a bit and add a bit of sparkle, this glittery polish looks so good when the light hits it, and makes your nails look like an expensive manicure, but with out breaking the bank balance.

I hope you guys enjoy the tutorial :) please comment and rate if you like the video.

I started off by applying a nude polish all over my nails, and then used a glittery rose gold polish as an accent colour for my index finger and ring finger. I then used simple black acrylic paint and a thin nail brush to draw the leopard print design on the rest of my nails.





Products used:



Barry M glitter polish in - Rose Quartz



Royal Langnickel - Black Acrylic Paint.



Sally Hansen - Clear Top Coat



xox Nicole

January Wishlist @ Newlook.com

Hi you guys, welcome back to my blog. Lately i have been shopping around and I've been looking out for some hints on whats to come this spring fashion wise. 

Newlook has caught my eye on a few trendy pieces that can be both worn casually and as a party look.

Stripes and knit where are still an on going trend from december, which i love. 

Chunky knits are really great this season because, they can literally be warn with anything. 

For a casual look pair, pick a brightly coloured statement jumper and pair with some ripped jeans, add your favourite flats to complete the look. 

Or for a party look pair with a leather skirt and a chunky heel. 

the weather is still a bit chilly outside, but thats no excuse to not be going out and enjoying your life, theres plenty of cute fashion ideas that will still keep you warm. 

Keep an eye out on my Youtube channel where i will be showing you different ways to style your jumper: http://www.youtube.com/user/Nstylelove

This month Newlook brought out some really nice fashion pieces, which i can't wait to get my hands on. Check them out :

1. Blue Knit Jumper: http://go.redirectingat.com?id=62423X1405034&xs=1&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.newlook.com%2Fshop%2Fwomens%2Fknitwear%2Fblue-shrunken-knitted-jumper-_293102740

2. Stripe Ombre Jumper: http://www.newlook.com/shop/womens/knitwear/blue-and-cream-stripe-ombre-fisherman-jumper-_293108749

3. Navy Blue long jumper: http://go.redirectingat.com?id=62423X1405034&xs=1&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.newlook.com%2Fshop%2Fwomens%2Fknitwear%2Fmisumi-blue-sequin-tie-back-longline-jumper-_299017045

4. Quilted Leather Look Jumper: http://go.redirectingat.com?id=62423X1405034&xs=1&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.newlook.com%2Fshop%2Fwomens%2Fknitwear%2Fmisumi-grey-leather-look-trim-quilted-waterfall-jacket-_303402706%3FisRecent%3Dtrue

5. Mint green textured knit zip back jumper : http://go.redirectingat.com?

id=62423X1405034&xs=1&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.newlook.com%2Fshop%2Fwomens%2Fknitwear%2Fmint-green-textured-knit-zip-back-jumper_293377137

6. Leather quilted skater skirt: http://go.redirectingat.com?id=62423X1405034&xs=1&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.newlook.com%2Fshop%2Fwomens%2Fskirts%2Fonly-black-leather-look-quilted-skater-skirt-_287963801%3FisRecent%3Dtrue

7. Silver A-line skirt: http://go.redirectingat.com?id=62423X1405034&xs=1&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.newlook.com%2Fshop%2Fwomens%2Fskirts%2Fsilver-metallic-leather-look-a-line-skirt_292015992%3FisRecent%3Dtrue

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Holiday Nails !! Newyears eve party nail tutorial

Hey you guys well i finally plucked up the courage and made my first ever youtube channel !! Im so excited to be filming and i already want to do more video!!  :D

For my first tutorial i've just done a simple sparkly nail, but its so wearable for the holiday season so go check it out...

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                                                             Happy Holidays !!

Autumn Wishlist

E.l.f Lip Stain Mysterious | E.l.f Lip Stain Lucky Lady
Tarte Lip LipSurgence Berry | Tarte Amazonian clay full coverage airbrush foundation
E.l.f blending brush

I cant wait to save up and buy these beauty treats. I always look forward to new beauty products.
What beauty products are you wanting ?

Lip Talk- My favourite lip colours for Autumn

So it's official that summers on its way out, but to be honest i'm not that sad about it. In fact Autumn and winter are my favourite seasons of the year.

Not just because i'm a winter baby but also because, i just love it when all the leaves fall off the tree's. I mean who doesn't love that crunching feeling you get on your feet when you stand on them. Also i feel like the air is so much fresher in winter, i know that probably doesn't make much sense but i guess its to do with the coolness of the air, it just seems fresher .

I also like Autumn because it gives us chance to wear more deeper colours which i love !! I love anything Burgundy or browny red, Especially on my lips.

Over the past month or so i've been collecting a few natural and deep lip colours. I wear natural lipsticks and glosses during the day, but tend to op for a deeper colour if im going out. 

Here are some of my favourites :

From left to right : Collection2000 Creampuff | Rimmel Kate Moss lipstick 107
Rimmel Kate Moss lipstick 01 | Maybelline SuperStay 10H Tint Gloss
Maybelline SuperStay 24H colour lipstain
BarryM Lip Liner 

Collection2000 Creampuff : This is my go to, everyday natural lip colour. Its a lip cream with a matte finish. I love the this lip cream because not only is it matte but it makes my lips soooo soft !! 

Rimmel Kate Moss Lipstick in 107 : One of Kate moss' most popular lipsticks,  it's a quiet a deep berry colour, but it literally looks good on any skin colour. Smells really nice to. 

Rimmel Kate Moss in 01 : This is just the classic red lipstick, if you have lighter skin i suppose this will look a lot redder, but for my darker ladies it creates a nice red-brown colour. 

Maybelline SuperStay 10H Tint Gloss  in Forever Fushia: I have a love hate relationship with this gloss. I absolutely love the deep berry purple colour of the gloss but it defiantly doesn't last 10 hours! I still like it because of it's colour and the glossy effect gives your lips a nice sheen. 

Maybelline SuperStay 24H colour lip stain in Raspberry : This is a double ended lipstain by Maybelline it can be matte or glossy. On one side it has the matte lip stain and on the other a lip balm which you can apply on top to create a glossy effect.  To be honest im not really a fan of the balm, i feel like it makes my lips look a bit greasy if that makes sense, and a bit to slippery, but i love the matte raspberry colour. It's a bit lighter than the Tint gloss, so it is wearable during the day. 

Barry M lip liner in red : Lastly this isn't a lip stick so to speak but lip liner. I love to use this as a lip stick though because it lasts for ages !!! and creates a gorgeous matte velvet red colour. You will however need to apply a base e.g lip gloss or lip balm, so that the lip pencil glides over your lips better and gives a smooth finish. All i do is apply Collection2000's matte lip cream first and then draw the out line of my lips, then fill it in.

It's that simple Sexy velvet red lips all night ! <3

So what do you think of my lip colours for Autumn, will you be rocking any colours this Autumn ?

August Wishlist - Curly hair products

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

                            Avocado & Honey Twisting cream | Macadamia Natural Oil's Deep Repair Masque |                                               Macadamia Natural Oil Healing Oil Spray | Kinky Kurly Knot Today 

                            SheaMoisture Restorative Conditioner | SheaMoisture Moisture Retention Shampoo    

Lately i have been trying to get my hair in the best possible form, i have read about all these products before, but are they as good as everyone say's ? 

Have you tried any of these curly hair products ?

                  

Hairaphy - Summer Hair Tips

Hi guys,

i hope your all enjoying the sun ! We've been pretty lucky with all this heat this year.

As much as we all love the sun, did you know that the sun can be just as bad for your hair as it is on your skin. Just like your skin we need to protect your hair. Here are some tips and products i use to protect my hair.

Uv conditioners ?

 Did you know that you can get UV conditioner ? Well you can and they are a great investment in this heat, and will protect your hair all day from the sun.  L'oreal Elvive Conditioner with UV Filter has a light reflecting system, which wraps the hair in a protective layer, protecting it from the sun. Have a look out for some more of their UV products.

Don't use heat !! 

Although it might be pretty tempting to straighten your hair, try not to add a lot of heat to your hair, as this can be the cause of split ends and damages to the hair. Summer hair should be effortless and natural. 

 Protective styling products 

there are loads of different protective styling products out their but hair serum is one of my favourites. Use on wet hair to protect lock in moisture and prevent damage. 

I love L'oreal Elvive Extraordinary Oil , which has Uv Protection to prevent sun damage.

Protecting Spray 

If you simply can not live without straightening your hair, then make sure to use a heat protecting spray. My favorite is Lee Stafford Poker Straight heat protecting spray. 

Coconut Oil is another product i love to put in my hair, i use it everyday to soften my hair before brushing. These are only a few products that i like to use and are usable on most hair types , there are loads of great protective hair products in store and online.

                                                         Whats your favourite hair products ?

                :) hope you have a great summer, and enjoy the sun !! 

             xoxo Nicole

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What's in my handbag - Beauty Haul

  Not sure why i added the purse to this pic, but this is my everyday purse. 

Clutch bag £10 Newlook | Gold chunky chain Necklace £7.99 Newlook | Misa Red nail polish 

Kate moss lipstick in 001 | Maybelline lipstick in Valentine 

These are two of my favourite red lipsticks this month, the pigment is so good. I'd say that the Kate moss lipstick lasts a little longer though. I always carry a red lipstick in my bag just in case i decide to go out somewhere last minute, e.g for a meal, to a party ect. Red can brighten up and a bit of sex appeal to any outfit 

 Collection 2000's CreamPuff lip cream is literally one of my absolute favourite lip moisturisers the colour is so pretty and natural, leaves your lips feeling silky smooth. They have a range of natural shades in browns and pinks, so if your looking for that perfect natural lip balm then look know further. 

I mean just look at the colour !!! ^.^ so matte and perfect !!! Love <3 

So whats in your handbag ?


xox Nicole

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Hair Secrets - Hair care tips for damaged dry hair

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Hey you guys,

today's post is on the important's of moisturizing and protecting your hair.
Have you ever had split ends, dry hair or breakages ? Then you will understand how annoying it is. Especially if you are trying to grow your hair out, and all it does is break up.
The reason and solution for this is pretty simple. You need and moisture !!
Just like your skin the hair also needs nourishment. If  your hair drys out then its prone to damage !

Which leads to dry scarecrow hair D:

image not my own. 

So how can you add moisture into your hair and prevent it from damage ? Easy !! Just follow these steps and you too can have luscious locks. 

You will need: 

* Paddle brush

* Shampoo for dry hair 

*Nourishing conditioner

*Hair oil 

* Leave-in conditioner

All these items are available at your drugstore... 

Step 1. Washing your hair is important, because it gets rid of dirt and cleans your hair follicles. Which in turn improves hair growth ( it also stops your hair from looking greasy and gross D: ) , 

but in order feel the benefits from washing your hair its important to use the right shampoo. If you have dry hair use a shampoo that is designed for dry hair. I like to use Vo5 intense hydration for dry hair and Vo5 nourish me truly for damaged hair. I am Afro-Caribbean so my hair gets dry quiet easily, but i find that this shampoo always makes my hair feel silky and smooth, but doesn't make my hair feel weighed down, like some hair shampoo's do. 

2. Once you have washed your hair, you want to lock in the water and moisture that you have just added. So you will need a hair oil or leave-in conditioner to keep the moisture in the hair. Towel dry / blot your hair so that its not dripping wet. Depending on thickness and length of your hair take the hair oil or conditioner and place in the palm of your hand, using your finger tips, work the product into your scalp and finger tips. If you hair is very dry work the product all over. Your hair will soak up the oil that it needs off your hands. 

You can use any natural oil in your hair, Coconut oil and Argan oil are very popular and widely available. I love the smell of Aragn oil and this leave conditioner by nakedbodycare made from all natural ingredients !! 

Naked styles leave-in conditioner already has Argan oil in it, so if you don't want to use just an oil then this conditioner is perfect. I love NakedStyles product range because it is all natural. Normally after washing my hair i will use Aragan oil, then for the days i don't wash my hair i use leave-in conditioner. 

Over washing your hair can cause the hair to be come dry, weak and damaged. Of course if you have very greasy hair then you will need to wash it more often. I started using hair oils and leave-in conditioners, only last week and have already noticed a massive difference. 

Did you know i only wash my hair at the most, twice a week !! 

3. Finally, choose a hair brush that wont snag your hair. 5/10x using the wrong hair brush will break your hair up. I like to use a flat paddle brush as it doesn't tug my hair as much.
All items are available at your local boots or Superdrug?

I hope this helps some people, this is what has worked for me, but might not work with everyone. Try out different products and find out what works best with your hair.  I too know how annoying dry hair can be, after all we ALL have bad hair days .




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Shimmer & Shine @ Newlook.com

Shimmer & Shine @ Newlook.com by modelnicolepretty 

Velvet Peplum top £13 / Gold Lace Peplum £20 / Sequin Peplum  Skirt  £23  / Leather Skirt £36  / Metallic Skirt  £13 / Velvet Lace Peplum £23 

Newlook glitter heels by modelnicolepretty  

Wedge Heels £45

Last week, Newlook.com launched their fabulous new party collection, titled "Shimmer & Shine".  This collection  is full to the brim with Velvet, Lace, Metallic and Sparkle !!

I'm completely in love with the collection, because all the pieces are so feminine, and flattering, and still quiet edgy. Their is defiantly a lot of peplum and frills this season, mixed with the metallic and leather  materials gives quiet a Gothic look. You could wear one of these items as a statement piece and tone down the rest of  your outfit, with maybe a statement bag. Or you could pair one of  the peplum tops with a pair of  Wet look leggings and  black  heels. Everyone of these out fits are so affordable too!! What do you think will you be wearing sparkle this Christmas ??

Check Out the Catwalk Show for see more of the collection :

Shop the full Collection Here!

Beauty Haul

Garnier OLIA hair dye in Deep Violet | Organic Root Stimulatior glossing polish | Dark & Lovely Hair relaxer ( regular ) | Dark & Lovely Conditioning Mask | Reb'l Fleyr By Rihanna 

Hey guys, the title say's this is a " beauty haul " but its more of a hair haul. The other day i decided to treat myself to some hair products. I decided to dye my hair darker for this Autumn/ Winter. Haha i didn't want to go for a boring black colour so i've gone for this Deep Violet shade for the new Garnier collection ! I don't think i could steer away from colour, even if i tried my hardest. My hair will be a lot darker with a hint of purple, which i think will look quiet nice ^.^ i will do a post once i have dyed it. The next thing i bought was the new anti- frizz serum from Organic Root Stimulator. I completely love this product !! I was expecting it to smell really strong and over powering but, surprisingly it wasn't, it had practicably no smell at all only a slight hint of baby oil. I put a small amount in my hair after straightening, for super glossy locks, and it only cost £1.89 from Boots. I don't think this product would be good to use on fair hair, because it has been specially designed for Afro-Caribbean hair. So if you are considering buying this please read the back first. Normally i go for Organics hair relaxer, but i tried this one from Dark & lovely, all i have to say is the product made my hair Very hard! which i completely dislike. I don't think i'll be steering away from Organics again. I haven't tried the deep conditioning hair mask yet, but i should of probably smelt the product before i bought it,  it smells almost like bleach :/ no likey !! Lastly is my favorite item.... Rihanna's new perfume Reb'l Fleur, i completely love the scent it has a kind of sweet musky smell. I wore this out over the weekend and got a lot of complements!!  

I love the elegant bottle deign too !! 

Photo Editing Pixlr !!

A few months ago i received some of my modeling pictures, from a makeup shoot i did in September. The shoot was for an online website that specialize in event makeup, weddings, photo shoot, tv ect ect... 

I was super nervous at first because i had never done a makeup shoot before, and wasn't sure what pose's to do!! D: but luckily the director was pretty laid back and everything went plain sailing. 

Lol well they gave me plenty of complements so im guessing the shoot was good?

It was actually pretty easy the photographer wanted mainly candid close up shots of me. 

This one was my favorite, the makeup artist put A LOT of gold shimmer on my skin to get a nice golden glowy look. 

This was taken in front of a lit up mirror, with reallyy bright lightbulbs O.O hurt my eyes lots. 

lolol i look so gormless but i love it!!  ^.^ 

The photographer sent me the original photographs so i had to all the editing myself. I only just finished editing because i have been so busy creating nail designs and working! But i finally got round to it last night. I don't have photoshop at home so i decided to have a browse online for some free photo editing tools. That when i came across this super cool site called http://pixlr.com/ Pixlr is just like photoshop... if not better!! I used the photo editor version, which has a "spot heal" feature. So if you have any nasty break outs... one click, and Poof!! its gone just like that. The originals where so spotty i couldn't even bare to upload. I had so much gold highlight and foundation on my skin that it clogged up my pores really bad. ( makup artist should of used primer first )

.... andddd elegant pose....

I really loved the eye makeup, it was very.... peacocky ? 

Over all Pixlr has basically all the same features as photoshop, but the advantage is it's free !! they also have new phone apps too ^.^ 

Go check it out !!

http://pixlr.com/

Autumn Wishlist

This season there isn't a lot that i want to test, but i have seen a lot of good reviews for these products already and can't wait to test them for myself. 

MV800 16MP Camera- Camera has a flip screen and high resolution... So you can take perfect pictures every time !! 

Mua Makeup LipBoom- I've heard a lot of mixed reviews about this product, i like that the lipstick is matte and i think that all the colours are great for darker skin tones!! really look forward to trying these :3 

Molton Brown Hydrate Desert Bloom Body Quencher- Naturally i have really dry skin especially in the Autumn/ winter months I've been reading up on this product and think that this might be really great for my skin. 

Sleek MakeUp PPQ Shangri-la Collection in respect- another amazing eye shadow palette from Sleek, i completely love the colours in this collection. Defiantly a must to test ! 

Asos ABBI Chelsea Boots- I like the small heel on these boots i think they'll be great for everyday use during the winter months, also they look completely comfy ^.^ yayy

Have you guys tried any of these products before ?

Sail away with fashion

Alienina @ Boticca

Private Sale !!!

Today's post is on one of my favourite stores Boticca!!! If  you read my blog you might have already seen me rave about them before. If you havnt... here's a little about them. 

Boticca is an online store that house unique fashion pieces from independant designers. All the pieces are hand crafted by the designer and come from all around the world. Only quality materials are used to create indvidual stylish pieces. So if you are on the look out for something eye catching and unique i have good news!!! Boticca are currently hosting a private sale of collection Alienina by designer Eliana Venier. I completely love these pieces. Designer Eliana uses recycled sailing materials to create some pretty outstandig and trendy necklaces and bracelets, at an affordable price too.

Private sales start today and end this weekend so if yor lookng for that something special for this Autumn/Winter get shopping !!! 

You can check out the whole collection and enter the sale simply by clicking on the image bellow and signing up to Botticca.com