barry m nail polish collection♡

Hello! Today I'm going to be going through my trusty Barry M nail polish collection. I really enjoy collection blog posts so I thought I would try and do a little series of these. If you would like to see any other collections than let me know! :) 

So onto the nail polishes...My sister and I have been collecting Barry M nail polishes for a good few years as we share a nail polish collection. Barry M is definitely the brand we have the most of. I love Barry M nail paints as they are so affordable, they have lots of different finishes and formulas and they have a whole range of colours. Any nail polishes marked with a (*) are my favourite colours! 

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Gelly Hi Shine range♡

The Gelly Hi Shine's are definitely my personal favourite out of all the types of Barry M polishes we own. They have such a high shine and glossy finish to them and they last for weeks without chipping. I always choose these in the Summer months because you know they will last you at least a week before a repaint. They are perfect for holidays as when I'm on holiday the last thing I want to do is spend half an hour painting my nails! I also love the packaging and how classy they look.

Colours from left to right♡

Coconut♡ Off-white cream colour

Almond♡ Light mushroom grey with an undertone of purple*

Rosehip♡Cool pastel pink with a white undertone*

Sugarplum♡Bright purple-pink 

Original Nail Paint range♡

The original nail paints are the cheapest out of all the finishes. They have the widest selection of colours and were the first nail paints we bought out of all the finishes. They have such lovely summery pastel colours which definitely drew me to these shades. Normally these pastel shades require about two coats to appear the colour in the pot. 

Colours from left to right♡

Peach Melba♡Summery pastel peach*

Berry Ice Cream♡Bright bubblegum purple

Ballerina♡Understated dusky rose-pink*

Mint Green♡Bright turquoise-mint 

Blue Moon♡Light baby blue 

Glitters♡

Glitter polishes were definitely a December favourite for me. I put them over the top of any nail polish colour I was wearing. Throughout the year, they don't get as much use but occasionally, I tend to paint them over one nail as an accent nail for a party or a special occasion. The only down side is they are a pain in the bum to remove and require lots of scrubbing at your fingernails! 

Colours from left to right♡

Rose Quartz♡Rose-gold, silver and holographic glitter*

Moonlight (Limited Edition)♡Red, silver and holographic glitter

Matte Nail Paint♡

Matte nail paints have no colour or shine to them. They are very opaque and only require about one coat. This formula is probably my least favourite as I prefer the glossy nail look, however, this shade is perfect for the winter months. If I do wear this I normally put on a top coat or a glitter polish to give it a bit more shine and sparkle!

Burgandy Crush♡True burgundy-red 

Top Coat♡

We also own one of the top coats they do. This one is the plumpy top coat from the Gelly Hi Shine range. This sets any polish into place and helps it to last as long as possible. It also gives a gorgeous shine and gives the effect of the Gelly Hi Shines. It's quite thick but really helps to keep nail polish looking perfect for longer!

Emily xx

disneyland paris haul: christmas edition♡

As you may have seen on one of my recent posts I spent 4 magical days in Disneyland and with the cute range of Disney stuff everywhere it was too tempting not to pick up anything! I did go a bit 'Belle' crazy as if you couldn't already tell Belle is my favourite Princess and Disney character haha! 

The first thing I bought was this stunning canvas. There was so many princesses that had portraits drawn but of course Belle was the one I bought! I think this looks so classy and the artist and style is right up my street. I also love the pop of yellow in her outfit and earrings. I love it so much! 

I told you I went a bit Belle crazy. I also picked up two stunning Belle figurines. I actually bought the first one back in the Summer but her hand broke and as I was there I thought why not get an unbroken one! I also bought the figurine with the little snow globe on it with Mrs Potts and Chip in it. So adorable. 

Last time I was in Disney I didn't actually notice jewellery pieces being sold. Probably because I was too focused on looking at the walls packed with other Disney memorabilia. This time I managed to pick up two pieces which I think are really classy and quite subtly Disney. The first was this silver ring with the Mickey Mouse symbol in the centre with a crystal in the centre. I think this is so subtle and I really love it! I also bought a necklace with one of my other favourite Disney characters - Thumper. I love Thumper so much and again, I feel like it's subtle.

Emily x

the 2 year anniversary♡

On the 26th December (Boxing Day) 2015 my blog turned 2 years old! Being the forgetful person I am I only actually remembered that a few days later. I thought that I would do a special post dedicated to this milestone. This past year has been amazing for my blog. It has grown and it became a passion for me this year. I actually became passionate about the community and the posts I was writing. So to sum it up here are my blogging highlights from this year!

A new camera♡

In the December of 2014 I got a new camera - the Fugifilm FinePix S1. This is when I became obsessed with taking photographs. The quality of my posts greatly improved from my old posts where I was taking photographs on my iPhone which especially in the Winter looked pretty awful. The camera gave me a new lease of life! Photographs are one of the most important things on a blog for me. Although, a camera doesn't mean your blog is better, (many of my friends have more successful blogs and still take photographs on their phones) but the camera made me feel confident and added to the excitable experience of making a blog!

Blogging Best Friends♡

In December 2014 I joined forces with Rebekka and Charlotte to make the Secret Blogger Project 2015 (more on that later.) This is going to make me feel really emotional about them but honestly these girls have been my rocks during this past year! People always question me about internet friends because they question whether they are actual 'friends' as we have never met but honestly, they couldn't be more wrong. Internet friends are amazing because they are friends to confide in and get an outside opinion to any problem you have. And also it's crazy to meet two individuals so far away that are so similar to me! If your reading this girls, I am forever thankful and grateful for everything you have helped me with last year. This is so cheesy but I am so lucky to have met you and I can't wait to ACTUALLY meet you in the future (hopefully in 2016!?)

The Secret Blogger Project 2015♡

The Secret Blogger Project was a project Rebekka, Charlotte and I set up in December. It was an opportunity for teenage bloggers to talk to each other and write posts every month together. The girls and I could not have expected how many people would be interested and how it has created a community of teenage bloggers that are working together and creating friendships. We all talk and chat in a group chat and it means so much to me that people are forming friendships with girls all across the country and even across the world! The project was designed to give beauty bloggers the opportunity to not just write about favourite lipsticks but to chat about life experiences etc. We hope everyone who has taken part in the project has enjoyed it so far and I can't wait for the Secret Blogger Project 2016. I honestly, could not expect the project to have lasted such a long time! It's been amazing to get to know you girls!

New Blog Designs♡

I have had two new blog designs this year. Some lovely girls called Chantelle and Chloe designed them and I can't thank you enough for all your help. I am such a novice when it comes blog designing! I would be lost without your help girls. I can't believe your kindness and patience and how fab each of your designs have looked on my blog. Thank you so much! 

Opportunity to work with brands♡

Being a newish blogger getting the opportunity to work with brands was honestly such an amazing opportunity and I was like an excitable puppy at the thought of having companies read my reviews and let me test out products. This year I got to work with the makeup brand W7 in March, I was also able to promote the new book Geek Girl All That Glitters in March, AA Skincare in June and The Library of Fragrance in September. I loved writing reviews! I found it so enjoyable to test out lots of different brands that I may not have naturally picked for myself. Although, blogging is not about free gifts, I thoroughly enjoyed the opportunities working with companies and brands gave. 

Bloggers Meet Up♡

In June, my lovely friend Chloe and I decided to host a bloggers meet up in a local tearooms. Again, this was an opportunity I had never thought I would be able to have through blogging. It was such a lovely couple of hours and it was lovely to meet Chloe and Lottie for the first time. I never thought I would get the chance to go to a meet up as bloggers meet ups mainly happen in large cities such as London. We also got the chance to promote brands products in goodie bags. It was fab! 

Thank you all for making this past year on my blog so enjoyable!

Emily x