MWNails Experience

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For my birthday in April my bestie Ellie, got me a voucher for this nail bar in Shoreditch, London called MWNails. The voucher was like an airport ticket and once I had a gander online I saw that it was themed around an airport/holiday destination and the inside was decorated out as an aeroplane. How cool! I knew I was going to book a holiday around June time and the voucher ran out in July so I thought, 'why not save it so I can have holiday nails' ...perfect!

So I booked a holiday to Tenerife! I'm on it now if your reading this and I started prepping what I was going to wear etc. (if you check back on my old posts you will see a haul of some of the clothes I brought) and I had quite a lot of blue and pink running throughout so I knew I wanted to include these colour in my mani somewhere.

So time just flew by and it was June before I knew it! Ellies birthday was coming up and so I thought why not get them dont together for the holiday and it can be my present to her. The plan was made and we just needed to decide what to have done. (As they do nail art at this bar which I was really excited about.)

The day came and we had printed off some pictures and we both ended up going with the same thing ha! We always have the same taste in stuff. We went to the bar, got seated and picked our colours for the mani to begin. We got seated really quickly, the seats were comfy and I really liked the relaxed vibe of the place. We got the 'Perfect Panama' mani which included a nail shape and prep, then we got the most relaxing hand massage and hot towel press. It was heaven!

She told me how she was going to do the mani and checked with me that if I was happy along the way. Nothing seemed too much trouble while we were there which was nice as some places can make you feel quite rushed. They used a technique where they added the polish to a sponge and dabbed it on to get the ombre effect, this was repeated a few times to get the desired opacity.

Once dry I asked for a feather to be added to each ring finger to just make it a bit more special and I was really happy with how that came out. Ellie had some palm tree silhouettes added to go with our holiday theme. I liked how they wouldn't say no to something they hadn't done before, they would find a way around doing the design you want, which is satisfying for future reference.

All in all I was really pleased with my experience and I definitely would go there again if I was getting my nails done for an occasion or if I got another voucher. Its nice to have someone pamper your hands and nails for you and with a result your happy with. This is definitely a good experience for a fun girly pamper day, you just need a little retail therapy and a chick flick to complete your day.

Last of all, because it was Ellie's birthday I wanted to make her some 'Monster Cookies' which have become very popular where I work. Thank you Vivianna Does Make Up for the recipe! I used an old Glossybox, wrapped the top in some paper I got from next and placed the cookies inside. It made a lovely gift, which I will do for future friends and family.

I'm off to finish my holiday prep now so I'll see you when I get back
(I'm already on holiday, laying by the pool with a cocktail in hand :P)

See ya!
Khrissie xx


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Company Style Blogger Awards Pt.2

Steve Booker / Winner: Best Male Style

What Olivia Did / Winner: Best Designed Blog

Wish Wish Wish / Highly Commended: Best Style Blog 

These are a few photos (taken on my iphone so excuse the poor quality) taken from the night. 

I thought I would share these with you because if your as nosey as I am then you would want to see them. Most of the guys in the photos you would have seen before if not check them out! They are awesome! This guy above, Harry is brilliant! I love his personality and you can tell he doesn't care what anyone thinks, which I love in a person. I'm looking forward to more events where I can meet more people like this. 

Zoe London was the DJ for the night as she had some awesome tunes so it was lovely to finally meet her. I've been watching videos of Fun For Louis for ages now and I find his attitude to life really inspiring and hes such a nice guy! Jough is my first proper blogger friend as we met at uni and been friends since, we both love reading and watching blogs so you'll normally see us together at events, she's a babe! Leanne Lim Walker has amazing style I wish I could pull off and I've mainly been following her through Instagram as I'm addicted, make sure you follow her too!

I then through in our temporary tattoos by Sun Seekers and our nail art by Colour Riot nails. 

You can find them on instagram and twitter if you want to buy some of the tattoos or book a

nail art party (what a good idea) through them. 

I've linked everyones names so you go have a look at what they do...

I'm off to bake some chocolate cookies for my best friends birthday!

Enjoy the rest of your weekend

See ya xx

Khrissie 

Company Blogger Awards Outfit Pt.1

Outfit / New Look

Chunky White Heels  / £39.99

Floral Skort Playsuit / £24.99
Lipstick / Revlon Lacquer Balm in Vivacious

I was really pleased when I saw a tweet that Company were selling tickets to the Company Style Blogger Awards as I had seen photos last year and it looked like a lot of fun, plus its a great networking event where you can meet lots of people with the same interest as you. Me and my friend Jough (who is starting her own blog too: musium) have just started our blogs and even though they are at very early stages, it was nice to start meeting people from the blogging community and build up contacts.

I knew I needed an outfit for the event and I didn't have anything I thought was right so I went shopping with my best friend and found all of this is New Look, pretty much straight away. I love it! It's so comfy and there's other occasions I need an outfit for and this would be perfect for those too, so I know I'm going to get good wear out of it.

I really did have the best time at the Style Awards and I got to meet lots of new people, and people I have been fan girling over for a while. (FunForLouis, Leanne Lim Walker, What Olivia Did, Wish Wish Wish) I never expected to be so nervous to meet them but I was so happy I got the courage. I suffer with social anxiety and I know its something I really need to get over but this really helped me realise my fears are all in my head. (I will create a Pt.2 version with some pictures from the night)

I enjoyed the sponsored companies that were at the event like Sun Seekers who are a new company that make silver and gold temporary tattoos, which are amazing! Colour Riot Nails who were giving us all the perfect manicures and specialise in nail art, I couldn't have been happier and Lee Stafford which were giving us girls festival inspired hair which I loved! She used this funny shaped wand on my hair and  I loved the effect. Its now my mission to try and find out what it is.

Good Job Company Magazine for putting on a wonderful night and Congratulations to all the bloggers who were nominated, shortlisted, highly commended and who won! I've realised its so much hard work to keep a blog going, especially when you have other things going on so well done to each and everyone of you who are making it in the world!

See ya!
Khrissie

S/S Clothing & Beaty Haul

OMG! I think I went a little crazy buying things these last few weeks! I always change my style and I'm still experimenting, I think I always will. This is just what happens when your a girl. I'm going to have to be careful as I need to make sure I feed myself still! ha! I need to get my priorities straight :) There so many nice things in Forever 21 at the moment as its so affordable. I highly recommend checking it out if you can! If your in london go to the one in Sratford, Westfield.

I LOVE everything I got by my favourite pieces by far are the cream playsuit with the clutch and shoes! The shoes are a real love/hate thing but I really love them! I think their awesome and will make any outfit a little bit fancier.

I'm so excited for my holiday! I'm going to Tenerife with my bestie and I'm really hoping I can swim with dolphins as its been a dream since I was 10 years old! Laying on the beach with a cocktail in your hand is anyones summer dream and I can wait for it to be a reality. 

I hope you get some holiday inspiration from this as I've grouped them into outfits, happy shopping! 

Have a lovely weekend!

Khrissie x

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Details:

Pink Dress / Silver Sandals / Silver Necklace / Pink & White Sandals / Bikini / Blue floral shorts / White Sandals / Coloured Tribal necklace / Towel & Accessories: Primark

Blue & White shorts / Pink Cami / Blue denim shorts / Red floral Top / Socks: Forever 21

Blue Acid Wash Mom Shorts: New Look

Cream Playsuit: Zara

Silver Clutch / Pink Holographic Sandals: Boohoo

Beauty pieces: Boots & The Body Shop

Ring Set / Urban Outfitters

Khrissie Loves....May!

Bag / Accessorize

Perfume / Thierry Mugler - Alien & Beyonce - Rise

 Lipstick / Borjois Rouge Velvet in 02 Frambourjoise

Lipgloss - Revlon Super Lustrous in Kiss me Coral

Ipod / Apple Ipod Shuffle in Purple

Ring / Pandora May Birthstone

Mug / Pugs not Drugs by Gemma Correll

Nail Art Pens / Accessorize

Nail Varnish / Tanya Burr in Little Duck

 Daisy Necklace / Accessorize

Happy Friday!

Here are a few favourites that I've been loving throughout May. I've been a right busy bee and I honestly don't know where time has gone, its quite scary its already summer. These are the items I've been grabbing most lately while I've been rushing round like a headless chicken and I just love them all! I've got so many compliments on the Alien perfume which I'm really happy about as its a firm favourite of mine, my signature scent one might say (poshest accent)

I have really got into peppermint tea lately as I have found it calms my stomach in the evening.

I've been having it in this awesome 'Pugs not Drugs' mug I got for my birthday and I just 

ove it and can we just talk about those biscuits! OMG blueberry muffin flavoured by Fox's,

the best biscuits ever!

I'm really loving Tanya's cosmetics at the moment! Her lipgloss smells amazing and has great application and the nail varnishes glide on so smooth and the colours are gorgeous! I even managed to paint them on the train today, I cant wait to see if she brings out more in her collection!

I'm going to the Horse Races tomorrow in Epping which I'm excited about, I hope I get a peak of the Queen in her box! I've never seen her in real life before! Hopefully the weather holds out until the evening but Im sure I will enjoy it non the less and I'm going to do some house chores on saturday and maybe do a little holiday shopping, so excited for my holiday to Tenerife this year! Only 2 weeks and 4 days to go and theres lots I need to organise.

I hope you enjoy your weekend!
See you
Khrissie x Follow my blog with Bloglovin

May Glossybox 50th Edition (First ever Beauty Box!)

Glossybox 50th Drugstore Edition:

This was my first Glossybox purchase as I was interested as it was totally Drugstore related and I wanted to see what I would get that I might not have seen before. Lots of you who are familiar with

this beauty box know that it is packaged beautifully, which is a lovely bonus when you receive it thorough the post, they are good for storing nail bit and pieces in. 

So I recieved my box and I was impressed straight away....

The first thing I saw was the Superdrug / Large Doughnut Ring / Full size £3.99.  I was so happy to see this is the box as I've been meaning to get one for a while as I want to try some different updo 

styles and I keep forgetting when I go into the drugstore and there is was. Perfect!

Next was the B. / Quick one coat nail polish in 189 Persica / Full size £4.99. On first impression

I werent too impressed, but one coat on the nail to test it and I was in love! Its absolutely perfect for summer as it one of those peachy/coral shaes which makes your hands look more tanned than they are.
(Look out for an instagram manicure soon! @khrissieloves)

This Blowpro / Volumizing conditioner / Full Size £9.99 is what I got pretty excited about as I've been trying to get volume in my hair for ages. I have thick but fine hair so it difficult to style. What I love about this is that its volumizing conditioner which I have seen much of before. Watch this space for killer volumising madness!

Rimmel London / Scandaleyes Retro Glam Mascara / One Size £6.99 is something I was kind of familiar with, although I haven't tried it as I love my maybelline falsies. I need a new mascara soon so Ive been trying this out and I'm quite impressed. The wand is shaped differently so I need to get used to application but it lengthens and separates your lashes quite nicely.

I love... cosmetics / Strawberries & Milkshake Lipglos / Full Size £1.29 was the only product I werent too impressed with. I was expecting a lot on the sniff factor but there was nothing there. The application can be quite messy as it quite liquid compared to other thick glosses but it does mean that its not sticky and can feel quite hydrating on the lips, but I felt it was more greasy that anything.

I was x so happy with this Ghost Fragrances / Eclipse / Sample as I am a massive fan of Ghost fragrances and I have a massive thing with the moon at the moment and the fact that the full bottle is shaped like a moon, I'm just all over it! It kind of makes me a little excited inside. The fragrance is fruity floral but an amber base which makes it quite a grown up scent without it been granny like.

(also included was a Garnier Beauty Oil sample)

Cost: £13 inc p&p / RRP Price £27.25

Overall I am really impressed, I would like to see if a standard box compares to this as I would be more than happy to subscribe to the beauty box but I will just have to wait for the next one to arrive. For the price I think you get a pretty good deal, assuming you are happy with the products. If you are a newbie like me then definitely by a one off box if you can and give it a go! Good Job Glossybox!

See ya!
Khrissie x