Dress: New Look (a couple of years ago! Completely forgot about it last summer, doh.)
Faux leather waistcoat: H&M
Sandals: New Look (old)
Double-finger cross mood ring: Topshop (IDC if mood rings are 'naff', this looks gorge and I love how the colours keep changing...but does that mean my mood is all over the place?? Haha.)
Wristband: DOWNLOAD!!!
Bag (not shown): my overused Paul's Boutique Maisy (white and gold)
The lipstick is Models Own Hyper-Brite Matt Lipstick 'Pink Hawaiian' (See blog post here)
and the nail polish is Models Own Hedkandi 'Hedonist'
I resurrected this dress last weekend when my friend and I drove out to a nice country pub to watch a local band, Fight the Bear, playing a beer garden gig. Lovely summer's evening, though it did get pretty chilly - silly me wearing a sleeveless jacket!
I'll be doing some more outfit posts very soon, I have quite a few to share, along with some hauls that I have done recently and a review of a 3 in 1 cleanser that I am currently putting to the test :)
In other news, super-excited today...
Found out Stone Sour and Papa Roach are touring together in December, OOHH YEEAAHH!!!
Nails: Models Own Hedkandi 'Balearic Cool', layered with 'Disco Heaven'
Today has been a dull day and I've spent it in my pyjamas...
I watched The Goonies for the first time, ever.
I then decided to read my entire September issue of Company Magazine, the Ibiza edit.
Oh, how I am desperate to go to Ibiza now :(
My younger sister is going on Saturday.
I haven't been since 1995 and haven't left the UK since 2000.
Sad times.
I don't even own a valid passport.
In the latest issue, Company said they love Models Own Hedkandi Disco Heaven, layered over Balearic Cool - a combination that I hadn't thought to try until now.
I like :)
As ever, the latest Company mag is brilliant, inspirational and a great read.
If you haven't already picked up a copy of the latest Company mag, I recommend you do.
(Just be warned, you WILL be left with an urge to go to Ibiza!)
Hope you had a good weekend!
xXx
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I have recently added another 5 glittery polishes to my collection, and here they are...
Precious Gems
£4.50, River Island
Twinkie
£6, Urban Outfitters
(I would not recommend this, as sadly the stars are difficult to pick up on the brush and start to stick up on the points, becoming sharp and ending up curling up pretty bad! It was worth a try, sadly disappointed though.)
Magnetic
£2.50, Angelica @ Primark
and then, of course, there is my AH-Mazing Models Own Hedkandi glitters...
Today at work I was sporting some seriously crazy-bright nails!
Model's Own Hedkandi Beach Party polish.
Yes, it all started with Ibiza Mix last week and then at the weekend I couldn't resist and purchased another 4 Model's Own polishes, Hello New Obsession!
- I will post about my recent hauling very soon ;-)
I tried to take a photo with the flash on, but it came out like this...
Which further leads me to think this polish is very likely fluorescent...
- I hope it is, that would make it so much cooler than it already it :)
I may wear it on my night out in Birmingham Thursday and test it under the UV lights!
I can't explain how much I am loving these polishes, they are real stand-out showstoppers, great application, quick drying, just amazing and only £5 each (or 3 for 2 in Boots at the moment!)
I went in to work today, realising on my walk to work just HOW BRIGHT this polish was, which was confirmed when I took a drink in to the Directors meeting and their male visitor said 'wow, I like the nails!', followed by one of the Directors saying 'I was almost blinded then!', haha. See, showstopper!
I never thought much of orange nails before but this I love.
I was going to change my nails again tonight but had an idea to keep the Beach Party going a little longer and add a little something, which will be following this post in a few moments...
Do you have any of the Model's Own Hedkandi collection yet?
Last night I went to Birmingham to watch one of my favourite bands, Kids in Glass Houses <3
The guys were supporting You Me at Six, along with Mayday Parade and The Skints (we missed The Skints!).
The gig was awesome.
KIGH absolutely smashed it, as always.
I have seen them 9 times now over the past 5 years and still get excited like it's Christmas every time I see them.
One of the best bands live. So much energy, charisma, entertaining, great musicians and Aled is one of the greatest frontmen, EVER.
Sadly, we didn't get to meet the guys this time :-( I dislike seeing them live and not meeting them, so used to meeting them now! Boo.
Anyway, as you can tell, I am still on a KIGH...sorry, I just had to!
I am still on a high from the gig, even though I didn't get home til 2:30am, was in agony from wearing 5 inch heels at the gig, had 3 hours sleep and then (I don't know how) I walked a good couple of miles to work this morning!...must have been the excitement and listening to some great tunes on my journey to work (KIGH included, of course!).
Here's what I wore:
Top: River Island
Skirt: The Infamous Faux Leather, Primark
Tights: Asda
Shoes: Primark (year or so ago!)
Bag: Birthday present off Kelly a couple of years ago, New Look
The Shoes:
Gig shoes - Driving shoes
The heels killed, but I felt older and was taller and had a 5 inch height advantage so could actually see the stage! I only noticed one other girl wearing heels there, everyone else was in Vans, Converse or military boots...
The Nails:
Lefty: Barry M Black, Rio white nail art pen and Models Own Hedkandi Ibiza Mix on the thumb.
Righty: Barry M Black with Models Own Hedkandi Ibiza Mix
The Face:
Had the dramatic eye going on.
My hair is so shiny after using my new shampoo and conditioner (post very soon!)
The face consists of the usual foundation and powder, Accesorize Diva blush, some charcoal eyeshadow from 17, L'Oreal Volume Million Lashes mascara, Barry M Waterproof eyeliner and Vivo Frosted Pink lipgloss.
The Photos:
Some (a load!) of photos from the night...
The venue from the car park.
Tickets and nails :)
Outside the venue, where we joined the tiny Box Office queue, as the kind security said it was ok :)
Few minutes later, we were in!
The main queue was down the road, round the block, thousands of people back!!
Kind security! Makes a change for security and staff to actually be friendly and chatty, that was nice.
Mayday Parade.
Kelly and I, living the KIGH life :)
Kids in Glass Houses.
You Me at Six.
Kelly revealed she is a proper geek and had a mission of finding £1 in change on the floor...she had 30p, then I spotted a whole £1 coin, so she picked it up and was very happy...BLESS.
Picked up these cute little flyers for Diamond Days :)
Sitting in the ride, waiting in the warmth after the gig, in hope of meeting the guys but sadly they had left when we were still in the venue :-(
DUDE.
Faux pas.
This would be why I said that there was to be no eating in my car after the valet 2 weeks ago!
So there we have it :)
Loved loved LOVED last night, so much.
Love gigs.
Love music.
Love live, amazing bands :)
Next up: Lostprophets, 23 April, O2 Academy Birmingham.
I hope you all had a great weekend!
I will leave you with Kids in Glass Houses latest song, one of my favourites and where the name of this post came from :)
Check them out.
Great video too (even if you only see the guys briefly!).
