The Sunday Snippet #1

Well hello there... I can't believe it's Sunday already! Not only that, but Sunday EVENING (where did the weekend go?!) I swear it was only a few hours ago I'd finished work for the week and the excitement of the weekend and all it's possibilities danced around in thought. Now, all of a sudden, the daunting feeling of Monday morning looms over us all... Wouldn't it be nice if each weekend was three days long? Three days seems like the perfect amount of time to 'get stuff done' as well as re charge your batteries so, by the time you return to work, you're completely refreshed and ready for anything! The likelihood of a three day weekend actually coming into play is pretty slim I know but nevertheless it's important we don't let the worry of Monday morning ruin our precious Sunday evening. Which is why I've created 'The Sunday Snippet' As you've probably realised, this post isn't like my usual beauty posts, it's more like a chit chat so forgive me if I start rambling but expect to see 'The Sunday Snippet' every week. 

So this weekend marks the beginning of July 2016! And I'm loving Marc Jacobs- Daisy as my ultimate summer fragrance. It's more fresh than floral and very feminine but not sexy; easy to wear on an everyday basis. It's strawberry top notes give a light sweetness whilst the vanilla musk and white wood adds a sophisticated touch. Whenever I catch a whiff it reminds me of days out in the sun and great memories with my favorite people. Also, I have to mention, this is probably my favorite perfume bottle I've ever owned. Daisy's are my favorite flower and I love the simplicity of them so it's nice that Marc incorporated them into the actual lid rather than just printing them on the front of the bottle.  I also swapped my normally nude nails for a soft pink. I absolutely love getting my nails done, well any kind of beauty treatment really, it sounds completely ridiculous but having nicely manicured finger tips genuinely does make me feel empowered. I chose O.P.I's Aphrodites Pink Nightie a dusky light pink that goes with everything and has just the right amount of 'girly'. I'd definitely recommend it to all you nude lovers looking to venture out and add a splash of colour for the summer months.

Recently I've been into baking. Although I cook healthy home made meals I rarely 'bake' and after venturing into the baking isle and and seeing all the nifty little gadgets and endless ranges of sprinkles and decorations I went a little overboard... Today I made chocolate chip vanilla cup cakes with chocolate icing, which taste pretty good if I do say so myself, and I sprinkled them with the cutest little white chocolate stars. I mean let's be honest the best part about baking cup cakes is decorating them and after a hefty battle with the piping bag I think I finally got the hang of it. I always see baking videos pop up, as I'm scrolling through social media and they all make it look so easy! (it's not) but there's something very calming and therapeutic about baking, I wonder what I'll make next?

Neeks ☯ 

Happy December 1st!

Aloha!

So this morning I woke up thinking it's just another ordinary Sunday and began my usual 'get ready for work' routine. I glanced at my readily waiting advent calender and suddenly realised that it isn't an ordinary Sunday today in fact, it's December 1st! The official 'you can now talk about Christmas' day! *happy face*

I must confess that I can get a little over excited at this time of year but the Christmas atmosphere just seems to suck me in! It's spicy scent of cinnamon, mulled wine and pine needles that fill the air, the way everybody is extra cheerful and knowing that you're going to be spending unconditional quality time with your loved ones. 

So to start the festivities I went to get my nails painted all Christmassy with my friend Nicole and then I went to the Christmas market and tucked into hog roast and hot chocolate with my boyfriend. I also managed (somehow?!) to finish my home made stocking for my boyfriend. This stocking was completely  hand sewn and I will be writing a post on how I made it for you all in the near future! 

But of course, the best part was putting up the Christmas tree, usually me my brother and sisters spend a whole evening decorating the family tree with the dozens of ornaments, we've collected over the years, and twinkling fairy lights but this year is different. This year it's my first Christmas living away from home and a huge Christmas tree wouldn't fit in our little flat so I settled with a cute little tree instead. 

How are you starting your Christmas festivities? 

Neeks x

Topshop Nail Polish REVIEW

Aloha!

You know when you're browsing in one of your favorite shops,  stumble across something and think, 'why have I not bought this before?!' ladies and gentleman I give you Topshop nail polish! I know what you're thinking, this isn't a 'new' product but I've always been a Barry M nail paint kinda gal so thought I'd introduce a new family member to my nail polish collection. 

I was really excited by all the unusual shades and colours Topshop do that other brands don't seem to have, particularly 'carnival' (personally I would've called it 'mangos' but there we go..) so I bought it!

Topshop- £5 (plus student discount if you're a student)

Sadly, I was really dissapointed *sad face*. The colour was great, but the actual nail polish was very runny and the brush was quite stiff which left my nails streaky. I had to apply 3 coats before I got a solid colour, which meant it took ages to dry. Not sure it's worth a fiver as my nails chipped after 1 day! (even with a top coat) pretty useless really as I need to be hands on at uni and work. 

I would say that I wouldn't buy Topshop nail polishes again but some colours seem to work better than others so I might purchase one more to give them a chance, it's a shame because I really like the shades they do but for now I think I'll be sticking to my Barry M's! Sorry Topshop!

Have you found the ultimate nail polish?

Neeks x