NOTD: Cosmos

Just a quick post - I am still alive! I've had all of these beauty-related ventures, but not the time to blog about them!

So here, NOTD: Cosmos. I tried to recreate a nebula/cosmos style, using various shades and colours. Naturally, I used a dark navy blue, from No7's range (review of No7 nail polishes here:http://makeuptherest.blogspot.com/2012/01/notd-no7-in-beanie-20.html) - basically, you only need the one coat with most of the No7 range of nail polishes, especially with the darker colours. It sufficed as a base coat, and the colour was lovely and rich. I then used a eye shadow applicator to dab grey, turquoise, purpley-grey and duck egg blue to create the cosmos effect. I then added "stars" using a toothpick and white nail polish, but I personally think I ruined it. 

So there you go! You can check out other nail designs at my friend Lily's blog - http://theprettychallenge.blogspot.com/2012/02/nail-painting.html

Barbara Daly Eye Shadow

So whilst I was searching for a gym bag in my local Tesco's (long story, don't ask...!) I did what came naturally to me, and had a little browse in the make-up section. Now, as a rule, I tend to do most of my make-up shopping in Boots, and occasionally Sainsburys, so I was happy to find a brand I hadn't heard of before - Barbara Daly.

I think what caught my eye in the first place was these INCREDIBLE eyeshadows - they are called "Barbara Daly Satin Swirl" and come in 6 different shades - Navy Reflection, Rose Lace, Gold Dust, Sequins, Whirl, and Cinder Shine. The way in which the eyeshadow is packaged is amazing, beautifully feminine and interesting - definitely swirly! I think, being a metallic kinda girl, the gold and bronze colours are superb, and for a smoky eye, the navy looks stunning. They look very pigmented too, which is a bonus! They retail at £8.00, definitely a product I hope to try in the future.

Barbara Daly Satin Swirl Eyes Navy Reflection

Barbara Daly Satin Swirl Eyes Sequin

Barbara Daly Satin Swirl Eyes Gold Dust

If anyone has had any experience with Barbara Daly products, let me know in the comments!