Lex Gillies
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When I started my blog (on Tumblr, about 7 years ago!) I focused on nails, partly because I loved a good manicure but more importantly because a blog filled with nails meant that I never had to show…
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In an attempt to make me fall love with Instagram again, I’ve been doing a daily picture challenge: for every day in November I’m matching my lipstick and nails. Here is my summary of week…
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I’m excited to share a lovely range of wintery polishes today: the new Leighton Denny Heritage Collection *. There are some obvious A/W shade choices in the range, but also some unusual options if you’re a bit…
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If you’re following me on instagram (if not… *cough* hello *cough*) you may have seen that in November I’m doing a daily picture challenge. Say hello to Talonted Lips And Tips: every day I’m matching…
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The newest release from Essie is here and if you’re a fan of metallics then you are going to be in heaven… the Essie Galaxy Metal Collection* is chock full of shimmery, glowy metallics and I…
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I’m so excited to introduce you to the Glo & Ray Rouge Sticks Perfect Contour Lip Pencils* … possibly the longest product name ever, so from now on I will be referring to them as…
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A warning… this Skincare Shake Up is pretty long (even for me!) BUT I promise it’s worth it. There are some old favourites, some new staples, some expensive treats and some cheap must-haves… strap in for…
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Who else is excited for the launch of the new season of Stranger Things? I’ve purposely kept my evening free so that I can binge watch it and I’m currently avoiding Twitter in the hope…
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I am so excited to review The Ordinary Serum Foundation * today. The news that The Ordinary were moving into make up caused a bit of a stir and I can’t wait to introduce you…
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Today’s blog post features the Too Faced Melted Latex lipsticks*, which are something a little bit different for me: a liquid lipstick with a glossy finish. The photos in this post are a very rare…
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TV, murder, skincare, and make up in one post? It must be Friday Faves time!
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Let’s quickly sum up why I love, love, love Floss Gloss polishes: they’re cruelty free, vegan and 7-free, plus they come in some flipping great colours. I apologise to your bank balance in advance. Let’s take…
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This week’s Friday Faves are a perfect mixture of beauty and media bits and pieces… I’ve discovered some wonderful music, TV, and podcasts so if you’re looking for an excuse to sit on the sofa…
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You know when you totally fall in love with the packaging of something and then hope against hope that what is inside is just as lovely? Thankfully, the Kiko Fall 2.0 collection * ticks all…
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Another month, another Skincare Shake Up! I think skincare is one of my favourite things to talk about, I love discovering new products and get really excited knowing I can share them with you. There are…
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This morning I received a press release, which in itself is nothing new: I get so many that I tend to just skim then delete them. But this one caught my eye as it’s a…
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Today I’m introducing the Essie x Rebecca Minkoff Leather Collection, some cute mini sets of limited edition essie polishes inspired by the most popular Rebecca Minkoff handbag shades.
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It’s a TV/film heavy Friday Faves today as it’s been a bit of a lazy week: we were in Arran (a Scottish Island) for a long weekend break which was lovely and so relaxing, and today we are…
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Today’s post features the Jessica Street Style collection and if – like me – you’re excited about the change in the seasons, then this range will be right up your street. Deep greys, purples, greens……
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If you’ve followed me for a while you will know that I have an addiction to matte liquid lipsticks. But the Sephora Cream Lip Stain is my favourite of all of them, so I wanted…
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