My 3 Month Polish Buying Ban is Finally Over...

So I went to my nearest Superdrug, which is only tiny, and saw the new Barry M Silks, ding! Purchased Mist right there and then, next on my list was a red, all the reds in my current collection are getting on a bit to say the least...

I think that this Rasberry is a touch darker than what I was looking for but I will wait to swatch it before I make the finally cut... I have also ordered something from Avon...

Barbie on a Budget: Cheap Cheats, UK Bargain Buys and Treat of the Week.

TGIT!

 

 

Cheap Cheats

So this isn't the cheapest cheat in the world but is considerably cheaper than going out and buying different Matte Colour Varnishes.
Get a Matte Varnish!
You're not restricted colour wise and you can turn any colour in your collection matte. I love my matte polish and I've already done some experiments and designs with it!
There should be some more experiments this Sunday so keep your eyes peeled!
I recommend Matte About You - Essie £7.99 @ Superdrug.

 

Bargain of the week:
Maybelline  -  3 for £7 @ Boots

 

 

This is by far the Best Bargain of the week... in my eyes - the deal on 17 is good, but I swear the pots are smaller? And Maybelline is still cheaper!

Bargain Buys:
Barry M Website has 30% off till Saturday Night!

@ Superdrug.com:
Models Own -B1G11/2price
L'Oreal - B1G11/2price
Maybelline - B1G11/2price
Rimmel - 3 for 2
2 True - 3 for £5
Oh My Gosh (GOSH minis) - 3 for £5
Bourjois - 2 for £7
Beauty UK - 2 for £5
Accessorize - 2 for £5
Make Up Academy - 2 for £5
Max Factor - Saving available
Sally Hansen- Saving available
Revlon - Saving available
B. - Saving available


@ Boots.com

Maybelline - 3 for £7
Bourjois - 2 for £7
Rimmel - 2 for £5
Seventeen - 3 for £10
Selected Miss Sporty - 2 for £3
Select Max Factor - 3 for 2
Selected Maybelline - 3 for 2
Barry M - Free Gift*
Models Own - Free Gift*
No 7 - Free Gift*
Rimmel - Free Gift*
Selected Revlon - Save £2

Treat of the week:

Barry M Limited Edition - £3.99 @ Boots & Superdrug 
I couldn't find a picture but I think there are 4 Limited editions this winter - Diamond Glitter, Gold Dust and a couple of others - I will be showing one on my blog this weekend/very soon so keep your eyes peeled.

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World Peace .\/..

Barbie on a Budget: Cheap Cheats, UK Bargain Buys and Treat of the Week

Thursday, Thursday got to get down on Thursday.... With a bargain...

Cheap Cheats
You can't afford varnish? I don't believe you... Everyone can afford varnish... But if you insist on being stingy here's how to make your varnishes go the extra mile:


1) More coats - Thinner layers:

 If you like having your nails painted you should already know it's not all about slopping on a thick layer, it's getting good thin even coverage and building the layers up. Drying time is quicker, your nails are less likely to smudge and you don't waste as much varnish...

2) Gloopy Polish - Get a Thinner:

OK Sorry. You have to pay (£6) for this one... but well worth the money. If a job's worth doing, it's worth doing well. I'm sure you have all been told to add nail varnish remover to gloopy nail varnishes. Don't. This is pretty hit and miss - trust me I know... what you need to get is a Nail Varnish Thinner, Specially Designed to Battle the Gloop!
 (http://www.lookfantastic.com/mavala-nail-polish-thinner-10ml/10625325.html )

3) Keep your cool - Fridge it!

(So Jessica from GetPeach.com takes it a bit to extreme's.. http://www.getpeachy.com/36/a-fresh-coat-of-polish.htm)

A chemist said so!  "The cosmetic chemist Mort Westman explains that refrigeration reduces solvent evaporation and pigment caking and settling." Put that in your pipe and smoke it... It Extends the Life Time of your varnish and Maintains the Colour, so it's not good putting your gloopy stuff in their, but a good way to Look After any Special Buys!

Bargain of the week:

Models Own - 2 for £8 @ Boots

Did you use to get those Fingo Scented Gel Pens at school? I still do, I order them off of amazon... Anyways! Models Own are doing Scented Varnishes AND their part of the 2 for £8 offer, which is a little out of my budget... but it has too be done?!




Bargain Buys:

Bargain buys @ Superdrug.com:

2 True - 2 for £6
Accessorize - 2 for £5 (Selected)
Andrea Fulterton -
B. - Buy 1 Get 1 1/2 Price
Barry M - 3 for 2
Bourjois - Buy 1 Get 1 1/2 Price
Collection 2000 - Discounted (Selected)
GOSH - Buy 1 Get 1 1/2 Price
L'oreal - 3 for 2
Look -  2 for £6
MaX Factor - Discounted (Selected Minatures)
Maybelliene - 2 for £5 (Selected)
MUA Pro - 2 for £5 (Selected)
Miss Sporty - 3 for 2
NYC - Discounted (Selected)
Sally Hansen - Discounted nail care
Revlon - Discounted (Selected)
Rimmel - Buy 1 Get 1 1/2 Price

 @ Boots.com
17 - £1.99 & £2.99 (Selected)
Barry M - Buy 1 get 1 half price
Bourjois - 3 for 2 (Selected)
Lancome - Free gift when you buy 2/3 products
L'Oreal - 2 for £14 and £1 off Selected Items
MaxFactor - 3 for 2 (Selected)
Maybelliene - 3 for 2 (Selected)
Miss Sporty - 3 for £5 (Selected)
Models Own - 2 for £8 (Selected)
Natural Collection 3 for £5 (Selected)
No.7 - Buy 1 get 1 half price
Revlon - 2 for £10 
Rimmel - Discounted (Selected)

Treat of the week:
Barry M Yellow Topaz Stone - I bought this the otherday... So So So In-Love, review going up Saturday, gets a mention in tomorrows post too... It is Just Fab. Glams up Any Polish, great for doing Glitter Gradients. Any varnish collections Must -Have! (£2.99 - Boots or Superdrug)

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World Peace .\/..

Barbie on a Budget: Cheap Cheats, UK Bargains and Treat of the Week!

Happy Thursday! If you're still on a budget, fancy a bargain or treat Carry on Reading...

Cheap Cheats
Oh hai! Getting your nails done at the nail bar too pricey? Primarni's fake one's don't last? It's ok I've got this... I have those horrible nails that grow about 3mm... they snap, snag, get that weird cut where it doesn't brake off but it bends if you push it. Yeah ughhh! Anyway so I discovered Kiss Nails, now I was dissapointed with their oval ones, but their Square Falsies are Perfect! 

It's £6.49 for a pack in Superdrug and they should last 4 days minimum once you've got the Knack of It and each pack does 5 Manicures. (Lasts longer/shorter depending on life style). 
The Trick is to put a Little Drop of Glue on the False Nail and run it around so it will go over your nail (not all the way to the tip) and then to put a Small Amount on Your Nail and spread it over... Blow on each gently to Make Taccy then HOLD DOWN! for about 12 seconds, with lots of pressure, make sure its not wonky as well.



Bargain of the week:

 
Maybelliene - 3 for 2 @ Superdrug (on selected items)
So not as cheap as Miss Sporty, but your still getting 3 bottles of varnish for less than one bottle of Essie... need I say more!
The only thing that seems to be excluded is some of the effects.
They have a great range of colours, perfect for next season with Bold Rainbow Colours and dark 'Bite Me' Colours too... is that normal? 'Bite me' colours? Anyway, get on this! £6

Bargain Buys:

Bargain buys @ Superdrug.com:

2 True - 3 for £5
Accessorize - 2 for £5
Andrea Fulterton - Discounted (Selected)
B. - Discounted (Selected)
Barry M - 2 for £6 (Selected)
Bourjois - 3 for 2
GOSH - Crackling for £1!
L'oreal - 3 for 2
Look -  2 for £6 (Selected)
MaX Factor - 3 for 2
Maybelliene - 3 for 2

MUA Pro - 2 for £5 (on fur effects & constellations)
Miss Sporty - 3 for 2
NYC - 2 for £3
Sally Hansen - Discounted nail care
Revlon - 2 for £10
Rimmel - Discounted on selected

 @ Boots.com
17 - £1.99 & £2.99 (Selected)
Barry M - Buy 1 get 1 half price & Free LDE Polish with £6 spend
Bourjois - 3 for 2 (Selected), or a free pair of Sunnies (online exclusive)
Lancome - Free gift when you buy 2/3 products

L'Oreal - 2 for £14 and £1 off Selected Items
MaxFactor - 3 for 2 (Selected)
Miss Sporty - 3 for 5 (Selected)
Models Own - 2 for £8
No.7 - But 1 get 1 half price
Revoln - 2 for £10

Treat of the week:
To keep your nails looking hot and on trend Invest in a Mattifying Top Coat! Now this is the
Essie - Matte about you, it's a really cool effect and you should be able to find it at Boots and Superdrug, but their websites aren't displaying the products (slightly irksome).

All different brands are bringing out their own matte-fying top coat so there should be one for what ever budget your on, but Essie is lovely, so if you're going to Treat Yourself go for a Premium Brand like this.

Hope you Enjoyed this post again!

Let me know if you have any questions and if there is anything you'd like to see featured in Budget- Style.

World Peace .\/..