Pretty Polly Stars + Stripes Tights

Just in time for the Olympics, Pretty Polly have teamed up with Henry Holland once again to create a series of seriously cool flag tights

I'm wearing the Stars and Stripes American flag design and as you can see, these tights are beyond kooky and not for the faint of heart.

I won these in a twitter competition held by Pretty Polly a few days ago and road tested them (in the safety of my house) tonight.

I was pleasantly surprised by how strong these tights are and I can't see them getting any pesky ladders anytime soon, which is always a welcome bonus. They're pretty opaque too, so I almost felt like I was wearing leggings.

For my American comrades, I think these would be a very cool addition to their Olympic season wardrobes - what a fabulous way to support your nation in the games!

Even though I'm not American, these flag tights are way too fun not to wear, but, being an Aussie I am currently eyeing up these Australian flag tights to flaunt in support of my homeland :)

...and of course for the Brits there's the Rule Britannia Union Jack version.

Because I have a British passport, surely I can justify getting these too right? Right?

The flag tights retail at £15. Take a look at them online here and follow Pretty Polly on twitter if you like to get your tweet on!

What do you think of the flag tights by Henry Holland for Pretty Polly? Will you be rocking patriotic pins anytime soon?

Thanks for reading! :*

Fabulously False: Real Life Petites by Broadway Nails

I have a sordid secret. My nails are terrible. They're weak, flakey and according to my mum I've been gnawing away at them since I grew teeth.

I've successfully grown them to an acceptable length only twice this year but after watching too many elimination episodes of Masterchef Australia lately (it's tense), I've successfully annihilated them yet again.

Here's wear false nails come to the rescue.

I wish I could rock really funky, longer talons but the sheer length of them frustrates me enough to rip them off in an undignified manner on public transport. Ouch.

So, to spare my fellow commuters and allow myself to undertake normal daily tasks, I opt for the shortest falsies I can find.

My latest discovery in this category is the Real Life Everyday Style Petites in Real Short length by Broadway Nails. A mouthful? Yes. A hassle? No!

This little packet contains 28 nails in 12 sizes, especially designed for little hands. Whilst by no means elegant, my hands and feet are pretty tiny and I don't like having to file down false down nails to make them a better fit for my childish nail beds, so these are perfect for me.

Each nail is fitted with a 'clean break tab' that supposedly makes application a little easier. I don't really think the tabs made a huge difference but they do snap off really cleanly so there's no need to file afterwards.

The pack comes with a little tube of pink nail glue, which isn't the best I've tried but the quality of the nails makes up for this little indiscretion.

The nails I tried are in the style of a classic squared oval french manicure, with 4 accent nails featuring a sort of silver and black swirly pattern.

These falsies really couldn't be easier to use and I had a full set applied in ten minutes flat which is a pretty mean feat for a clumsy monkey like myself.
Here's how to do it:

1. Sort through the fakies and pick out the ones that fit your fingers best (these are numbered to make life a bit easier)
2. Gently push down your cuticles using the orange stick provided (does anyone know why they're called this?!?)
3. Lightly buff nails with the softer side of the buffer provided to create more grip for the glue 
4. Apply a small amount of glue to the false nail and your natural nail
5. Press the false nail down ensuring it covers your whole natural nail but DON'T push it underneath the cuticle
6. Hold down for at least five seconds to allow the glue to adhere
7. Twist off the tab carefully
8. Sit back and look at your lovely new nails in adoration

Broadway nails are definite winners in my book and if you're on the hunt for an instant manicure to complement sunkissed skin, I strongly suggest you give these a whirl.

Retailing at £7.95, these are a little pricey but sometimes beauty is (financial) pain right?

I got these at Boots.

Have you tried Broadway Nails? Do you have any suggestions for a similar product at a littler price?

Thanks for reading :)

Urban Outfitters + My Sister - a love affair

I wanted to introduce you lovely readers to my beautiful sister Prudence.

She came home today wearing this gorgeous dress from Urban Outfitters and I simply needed to get the camera out in celebration.

I dig this dress because it rolls 3 Spring/Summer looks into one:

1. Maxi Dress
2. Tie Dye/Dip Dye
3. Dipped Hem

 It seems my baby sister is a bona fide bohemian babe and I love this dress on her :)

If you're in love with this dress too, you can find it at Urban Outfitters for £40

Thanks for reading/ looking! :*

Cheap Thrills: Nspa Indulgent Bath Syrups

The labels say it all so not a whole lot needs to be said for these bargain beauties but I will tell you this:

• You can buy them at Asda
• They're only £2
• They're available in all sorts of gorgeous scents including Chocolate Waffle and Gingerbread Latte
• They come in ginormous 500ml bottles
• They smell D E L I C I O U S 

Nspa produce a whole range of tasty smelling bath and body products at seriously affordable prices. 

As mentioned, you can find these at Asda, but in the meantime treat yourself to a little virtual window shopping by visiting Nspa.

Have you  tried these? Give them a whirl, they're seriously yummy (though I don't suggest you actually ingest them)

Thanks for reading :)

Vanilla Body Mist by The Body Shop

In my teenage years, Vanilla was my fragrance of choice.
 I remember how delighted I was when my mum bought me Vanilla Dream aerosol body spray by Aussie brand Australis when I was 13.
In hindsight, this stuff smelled beyond revolting but it started the ball rolling for my love affair with all things sweet.

In my early twenties I moved on to the somewhat more refined Vanilla Perfume Oil by The Body Shop and the little glass bottle remained a handbag staple for a long time.

Fast forward a few years and here I am, on the other side of the world browsing The Body Shop shelves on my lunch break eyeing up the new line of body mists and feeling a jolt of nostalgia when I notice the iconic vanilla scent I once adored is available in the range.

Just like the original perfume oil, the body mist delivers a sweet burst of warm, true vanilla fragrance.

Unexpectedly, the scent lingers on the skin for quite a long time, though it seems to dull down to a more subtle fragrance as the day wears on.

The mist is alcohol based rather than oil based so it's ideal for spritzing on hair to freshen up locks without the risk of giving yourself greasy roots!

The plastic bottle and 100ml size mean the spritz is the perfect addition to your handbag for spring :)



What do you think about the mists? Have you tried them out yet?



Thanks for reading :*