Bargain Alert! O.P.I

Today’s Special Value on QVC is the OPI Fashionista Collection. Six-pieces featuring, three nail polishes and my whole reason for purchase the brand new shatter coat!!

Contains:

• 1 x Original Nail Envy (15ml) - a high-gloss formula helps replace moisture lost in dry nail plates, and can help prevent peeling, cracking and splitting. Can also be used as a base coat and top coat
• 1 x Avoplex Cuticle Oil to Go Pen (7.5ml) - soften cuticles with this oil formula, rich in OPI's Advanced Avocado Lipid Complex, avocado oil and vitamin E
• 1 x Guy Meets Gal-veston Lacquer (15ml; coral)
• 1 x Houston We Have A Purple Lacquer (15ml; red-violet)
• 1 x You Don't Know Jacques Lacquer (15ml; taupe)
• 1 x Silver Shatter Coat (15ml) - crackles to leave a two-texture pattern on each nail

QVC always have great beauty bundle but this really struck me today. Not only have I brought this one, but I have gone for the auto-delivery option, so that every 90 days I get an additional nail envy and cuticle oil, 3 new shades and a new crackle coat. OPI polishes typically cost £10.50 each, so for just over £33 I have 4 as well as the nail treatments. 

Of course this is only available for just over 12 hours so take advantage!! 

Sleek True Colour Lipsticks

Sleek added some new lipsticks to their true colour collection and are on promotion at Superdrug at 2 for £6. Having originally spotted them, I walked away with none overwhelmed with the choice. After seeing swatches on PinkSweetSz blog, I went back with a bit more direction, in mind getting exactly the same colour combination of peaches and cream and papaya punch that Sharmin combined so well. When I swatched them myself I got a bit scared with the colours, and played it safe with my choices.

I ended up picking up 4 lipsticks, only 3 of which were the new collection. However, this allows me to do a small comparison between the old and new! The packaging is very slick, and compact, great for keeping on you. You do get less product with the new collection though. By the way did anyone else struggle getting through that box they come in?!

I brought;

Barely There (sheen)

Bare All (matte)

Liqueur (sheen)

Rose Petal (sheen, old collection)

Right to left, barely there, rose petal, bare all, liqueur.

Top to bottom, rose petal, liqueur, barely there, and bare all. 

I consistency of the sheen colours of the new collection is very creamy and is more creamy than the old collection, but all feel very moisturising on the lips. The vibrancy of the colours is great, so you just need to apply according to how subtle or dramatic you want. I love the matte shade, more than I thought I would, it is not as creamy as the sheen finishes, but it still applies well. You do need to make sure your lips are well moisturised before wearing these though, as they do point out all the cracks!

Barely There

Bare All

Liqueur

Rose Petal

Overall I am really impressed, I have played it safe with my colour choices, there are some beautiful vibrant shades, but I am just not bold enough to wear them and don’t really know what suits me best. I am not sure how long the promotion runs for, but I would suggest getting down to Superdrug soon to make the most of it!  

GOGO PHILIP Jewellery

I spotted a jewellery stall in Westfield, and was immediately drawn to this beautiful pair of earrings by GOGO PHILIP.

I love the details of the bracelet and ring on the hand and the fact that the pair isn’t the same. I have never styled myself with two different earrings so I love this. Considering how big the hand looks the earrings are actually lightweight which makes them comfortable to wear.

Based on the way the stall was laid out and the quality of the jewellery on display, I was expecting everything to be very expensive, but these were only £7.50. There were some more expensive items, one which I loved was a scissors bangle! Everything was packed up very nicely for me to take away and although these are not unique pieces, the designs of much of the jewellery is very unique and unusual compared to high street shops. 

GOGO PHILIP vintage bijoux is an Italian company, with all jewellery designs hand made in Italy. They have a website where you can check out and purchase more of their designs as well as a facebook page.