Glitter Encrusted Shoes of Joy

<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Aloha Sprinklerios,</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Are you ready to swoon? I hope so.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I wasn't planning on blogging today as I am technically on holiday with family, but we popped into Primark in Liverpool and I struck gold. I bought a pair of shoes so very, very special, that I had to photograph them immediately (my in-laws neighbours probably thought the woman kneeling on the drive taking pictures of shoes was slightly nutto) and blog about them straight away. They are just THAT good.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: center;">Multi Coloured Glitter Shoes</h3><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjTayE0We9Bb7v4zF-uibVW9RZIksG-oXkVfu2jxA23d1uJRYBqrr5HRFMA0ceJcgZlV2WuZjOChkFthRhfo4Mwi870wR3NuWrXgPsf1zj6uFsmNllZ3lgJ9qXW4wgjnBrsgQ926hDfmos/s1600/glittershoes1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="446" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjTayE0We9Bb7v4zF-uibVW9RZIksG-oXkVfu2jxA23d1uJRYBqrr5HRFMA0ceJcgZlV2WuZjOChkFthRhfo4Mwi870wR3NuWrXgPsf1zj6uFsmNllZ3lgJ9qXW4wgjnBrsgQ926hDfmos/s640/glittershoes1.jpg" width="640" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These heels make my heart skip a beat. They are everything I would want in a pair of 'going out' shoes. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">They are high so your legs will look oh-so-sexual, they have an inbuilt platform so the balls of your feel won't burn and they are 100% smattered in GLITTER!!!!! God I love that sparkly stuff so much. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9CW4Gg9YSYnLzIV416233iRoNYHCX_jlUfftrEKDmXZnqMhyphenhyphen_HVmFE7QuplZuUC8LgcJrLc43hR3J47IEpNw3uX_a65FiTr66sgZ5hL7fdbxfLVJ9YYdM6O_KIoJ-DImUILXoJdG2ieWn/s1600/glittershoes2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9CW4Gg9YSYnLzIV416233iRoNYHCX_jlUfftrEKDmXZnqMhyphenhyphen_HVmFE7QuplZuUC8LgcJrLc43hR3J47IEpNw3uX_a65FiTr66sgZ5hL7fdbxfLVJ9YYdM6O_KIoJ-DImUILXoJdG2ieWn/s640/glittershoes2.jpg" width="640" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">That's right, I did lay on the drive to get this close up. You're welcome. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyL5fkwd2NXCDH7cpjlVjCe9sUQR0IVBm2Bhf98BSPaYvG7b5PZLqHKQx7Vmq6A_PxiKaNI9Pgi5j90FEyR8ZNl7ZR3GS3dH9nWkqzHs-fA61y-QnodYzE6MdCzH3S0YLvlnzKc_XIDsPE/s1600/glitterheels3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyL5fkwd2NXCDH7cpjlVjCe9sUQR0IVBm2Bhf98BSPaYvG7b5PZLqHKQx7Vmq6A_PxiKaNI9Pgi5j90FEyR8ZNl7ZR3GS3dH9nWkqzHs-fA61y-QnodYzE6MdCzH3S0YLvlnzKc_XIDsPE/s640/glitterheels3.jpg" width="514" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> In my bedazzled eyes, these shoes will go with EVERYTHING. Imagine these with tanned legs and a LBD. Imagine these with disco pants (not on my body though! Yikes!). Imagine these with a red christmas dress. Imagine these with your pj's if you must, they are simply the best shoes ever.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If you aren't one for glitz, then yes, I can see how these might strike you as a little OTT, but to me, they are like shoes of the gods and I now cannot wait to over wear them!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">They were £16 from Primark today, so they should still be in stock near you, if not, I have found some very very similar ones <a href="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ladies-5-High-Heel-Platform-Shoes-Glitter-Rounded-Toe-Party-Wedding-Glittery-BN-/230768665740?pt=UK_Women_s_Shoes&var=&hash=item35bae2648c" rel="nofollow" style="color: magenta;" target="_blank">HERE</a> on ebay (and they'll ship internationally too). Good old bay of e. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Rightio, I'm off to the cinema now (hmm would these be too much with leggins? haha) but I couldn't not share these with you.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Are you a fan of dazzling footwear? You'd better be *shakes fist* ;)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Toodlepip!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">xx</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This month my <i>Ultimate Advertiser</i> is <a href="http://www.ladyofvintage.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>Lady of Vintage</b></a>. If you would like to know more about advertising on Sprinkle of Glitter, check out my 'Sponsor' page up at the top!  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>

Glitter Encrusted Shoes of Joy

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Summer Nails

<div style="text-align: center;">Aloha Sprinklerinos,</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It's June!! In my eyes, this means it is officially Summer, despite wearing my winter boots today. Keerrraazzzy.  </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh2iN6zWx3I-pE_0Mw-HpRPj3Q0JELI7y7OBpNfzaf_jMhsnR4o8acMQG5Pn49c8SSFriyMDfIuV2oSwX8A_wW_br2SG1wWYWVCqnD2uJwsvegA3SmZugxeO5oFhb3lhwYCIiw5r7wsOcj/s1600/summer+polish.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="summer_nail_polish" border="0" height="490" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh2iN6zWx3I-pE_0Mw-HpRPj3Q0JELI7y7OBpNfzaf_jMhsnR4o8acMQG5Pn49c8SSFriyMDfIuV2oSwX8A_wW_br2SG1wWYWVCqnD2uJwsvegA3SmZugxeO5oFhb3lhwYCIiw5r7wsOcj/s640/summer+polish.jpg" title="Summer Nail Polish" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Big Essie Bottle<span style="font-size: xx-small;">*</span> - Pansy</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Mini Essie Bottle<span style="font-size: xx-small;">*</span> - Sure Shot</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">China Glaze<span style="font-size: xx-small;">*</span> - Wicked Style</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Barry M - Pink Iridescent</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">No 7 - Gold Top Coat (What an adventurous name, eh?!)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I don't know about you, but summer makes me want to wear bright candy colours, brings out my inner girlieness (not that it's hard!) and my love for glitter rages on full steam ahead.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I noticed there was a bit of a theme to my recent nail polish choices and thought it was a good excuse to out more pink and glitter in the world (or at least just on my blog). </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I have been absolutely LOVING Essie polishes of late. I get mine from <b><a href="http://www.beautybay.com/cosmetics/essie" rel="nofollow" style="color: magenta;" target="_blank">BeautyBay</a></b> and they have a MASSIVE selection of shades. I know Superdrug and Boots have recently started stocking them, which is super, but I've noticed that they don't supply many shimmery, metallic or glitter options, and this makes me sad.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">China Glaze is a brand I have been a huge fan of for years and have quite a few of their shades. They are devilishly tricky to find in the UK and I have previously bought all mine at Beauty Conventions. Ebay seems to be a good bet though if you are looking to dabble in China Glaze and <b><a href="http://stores.ebay.com/Top-nail-shop/China-glaze-/_i.html?_fsub=5&_sid=214214503&_trksid=p4634.c0.m322" rel="nofollow" style="color: magenta;" target="_blank">THIS</a></b> seller has a vast array of hues to choose from. Hooray!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">What sort of colours do you go for during sunny seasons? Are you loving pinks and glitter as much as me?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Toodlepip!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">xx</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This month my <i>Ultimate Advertiser</i> is <a href="http://dashing-divas.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>Dashing Divas</b></a>. If you would like to know more about advertising on Sprinkle of Glitter, check out my 'Sponsor' page up at the top! </div>

Summer Nails

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Lou's Reviews :: L'Occitane Pivoine Délicate Shimmering Powder

<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Aloha Sprinklerinos,</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I was recently very kindly given a couple of L'Occitane products to try out for you Sprinklerinos and since I have now had a chance to properly try them, I thought I would share my thoughts on my favourite one- the <b><a href="http://uk.loccitane.com/FO/Pivoine-D%C3%A9licate-Shimmering-Powder,p24PD008P12.htm%20" rel="nofollow" style="color: magenta;" target="_blank">Pivoine Delicate Shimmering Powder</a></b> from the limited edition Peony Collection.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I'll warn you now, if you don't like glitter, this is NOT the product for you and would be £22 wasted. If like me, you adore the twinkling allure of shimmer, then you're in for a treat.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHTpZrO5XJvMc0zyQ6Vo2W5ZBfcnxHM7g2wcO1boEU6xt27sOOqolxjiOF0vgYheYkNcB_EqbviAGNVNAR6_VnNkdo3qiM1dPIQwx5STNnllTZUWKBxNlA8KGBllr1KHE1hQ339ptMBpum/s1600/sparkle1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="418" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHTpZrO5XJvMc0zyQ6Vo2W5ZBfcnxHM7g2wcO1boEU6xt27sOOqolxjiOF0vgYheYkNcB_EqbviAGNVNAR6_VnNkdo3qiM1dPIQwx5STNnllTZUWKBxNlA8KGBllr1KHE1hQ339ptMBpum/s640/sparkle1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">You know in romantic old black and white movies, when the leading lady is wearing a silk night gown as she applies her makeup at her decadent mirrored dressing table, and then spritzes herself with luxurious perfume from an elegant glass bottle with the tasselled atomiser? This has the exact same appeal. No, it isn't perfume, there isn't a tassel and I don't look good in silk night gowns (although I do have a saucy little cerise kimono jobby for getting ready in before nights out and the like- ooer missus), but in short, it gives me the same thrills and chills.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">In my humble opinion, if a product excites you this much, you're on to a winner. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The idea is that you apply the shimmer to skin and hair, it leaves a delicately scented, silky finish and most prominently a beautiful pale pink and silver sparkle. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNa8_3AcZs0jNh4lX6qym8_ZeBwslQnQS-9TjMokryYYPIAlx57f6nPhlAqBKt-13_Mn8s3cNIrIcQYolm9QsPJ_BeS6y_IlCO8OdFHnoWba8XBTkbMi_OOfnzQLmOwFJjbNuoRkBfR8Em/s1600/armscollagecomplete.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="372" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNa8_3AcZs0jNh4lX6qym8_ZeBwslQnQS-9TjMokryYYPIAlx57f6nPhlAqBKt-13_Mn8s3cNIrIcQYolm9QsPJ_BeS6y_IlCO8OdFHnoWba8XBTkbMi_OOfnzQLmOwFJjbNuoRkBfR8Em/s640/armscollagecomplete.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />I am aware that if applied too liberally you run the risk of being look like the over enthused 13 year old at the 1999 disco (yes, that was me, I'm just naturally enthusiastic for things), but frankly, I don't care one jot. If you do, just apply less or perhaps apply it in less obvious areas, like the ends of your hair for a shimmer ombre or your shoulders, for a sultry summer sparkle.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I think we all know my love for glitter, so this review is probably leaning a little towards the biased side, but there is nothing I don't like about this product. The fragrance is enjoyable, the packaging feminine, the sparkle pay off is fantastic, I have used it A LOT but still have a great deal of product left (you are given 8g in the bottle) and it's a pleasure to use. Love, love, love.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Are you as excited by scented glitter in a fancy bottle as me? Only the clinically mad don't love glitter, surely? SURELY?!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Toodlepip!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">xx</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This month my <i>Ultimate Advertiser</i> is <a href="http://dashing-divas.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>Dashing Divas</b></a>. If you would like to know more about advertising on Sprinkle of Glitter, check out my 'Sponsor' page up at the top!   </div>

Lou's Reviews :: L'Occitane Pivoine Délicate Shimmering Powder

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Pink Sparkle

<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Aloha Sprinklerinos,</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />When the sun is shining and the birds are tweeting and we all have that spring in our step, I find myself drawn to cutsie girlie colours in every aspect of life, including my nails.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I think it's the promise of Easter that lures me to pastel pinks, lemons, lilacs and sky blues, but as ever, for me, a nail look isn't complete without a sprinkle of glitter. See what I did there? Heh heh.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigBgNd43o36Jf1thbMvKuImksQGUhYjfrd-1Lv5p-q9JPIGnHoaUUG3LI2hz-4s45zN4cHgjhtFmXBJ947d_RrXt_YgX02WfOjne2ub6Bn-y4_tE5amGnRDys2eP6hVJ_jFzhIM0-jKsum/s1600/IMG_5936.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="584" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigBgNd43o36Jf1thbMvKuImksQGUhYjfrd-1Lv5p-q9JPIGnHoaUUG3LI2hz-4s45zN4cHgjhtFmXBJ947d_RrXt_YgX02WfOjne2ub6Bn-y4_tE5amGnRDys2eP6hVJ_jFzhIM0-jKsum/s640/IMG_5936.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />In my opinion, there is very little better than pink sparkle. So as you can imagine, a have more than one nail polish in this variety, and love them all. I thought you might like to see which ones I love and then maybe add one to your collection too. Go on, I dare you.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQvAw6XF2MVrz1m_zv6sV7OgMEnN2MU_Poy34pK1sSA8rd3z5_jkxDyLTrhrq_0olDeldXszChBjcWYoqjfJhDEYVUx3aoKYyg-UOg0vUkYbM2LfSgUeA8eIyLU3gzndX2aNC5LFyrG3fG/s1600/IMG_5938.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQvAw6XF2MVrz1m_zv6sV7OgMEnN2MU_Poy34pK1sSA8rd3z5_jkxDyLTrhrq_0olDeldXszChBjcWYoqjfJhDEYVUx3aoKYyg-UOg0vUkYbM2LfSgUeA8eIyLU3gzndX2aNC5LFyrG3fG/s640/IMG_5938.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheIR3cqhucz6ynjMJhruMOaYEhZHcYtmvCt9nekH8rcKKKz2KbNdxjhlihxveOSMQ9IWGepRQg6eGDTOzRaMyEcKWgb2zdLeWPlJ7MGwb03mPjHhXFtfT8E_A3CbE5c4KFcPPc1uV3-o3X/s1600/Pretty+in+pink+swatches.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="492" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheIR3cqhucz6ynjMJhruMOaYEhZHcYtmvCt9nekH8rcKKKz2KbNdxjhlihxveOSMQ9IWGepRQg6eGDTOzRaMyEcKWgb2zdLeWPlJ7MGwb03mPjHhXFtfT8E_A3CbE5c4KFcPPc1uV3-o3X/s640/Pretty+in+pink+swatches.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I swatched these on a plain nail wheel (which you can buy <a href="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10-x-Round-Nail-Art-Display-Practice-Wheel-Arylic-Tips-/300569350663?pt=UK_Health_Beauty_Nails_Manicure_Pedicure_CA&hash=item45fb545207" rel="nofollow"><span style="color: magenta;"><b>HERE</b></span></a>) so that you could clearly see, but I think they look gorgeous over other shades- mint being a personal favourite. I applied 2 coats for all products, to keep things nice and fair :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Revlon Nail Enamel in 219 <a href="http://www.boots.com/en/Revlon-Nail-Enamel_33582/" rel="nofollow"><b><span style="color: magenta;">Sparkling</span></b></a> is quite similar to China Glaze Glam in colour, but not in sparkle sizing. With one finely milled glitter and one medium, you can build up your coverage with multiple coats and could actually create an opaque look with this. I think the price tag (£6.49) is reasonable as the longevity is super and it's a little bit special because it was released (along with others) to celebrate Revlon's 80th Birthday. Save me a slice of cake!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Topshop Adrenalin (I believe) is set to be released at the end of this month and is a beauty! With finely milled pink glitter and holographic hexagons, this polish is slightly mesmerising. I *think* this will retail for around the £6mark, which I think is a fabulous price for something so glitzy.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">China Glaze in Glam is the oldest of my pink sparkle collection and you can buy it <a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/China-Glaze-Polish-Glam-80431-1-2-oz-14-ml-/110834521875?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19ce409713" rel="nofollow"><b><span style="color: magenta;">HERE</span></b></a>. I would describe the glitter in this as chunky. You don't get a fantastic coverage, but this allows your base colour to be quite prominent. You could apply just one coat if you wanted literally only a few dots or you could really build it up if you wanted something chunktastic. OOhhhh I think 'chunktastic' might be my new word.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Something sneaky that I like about glitter polishes, is that when they chip (which is usually faster than regular shades), you can easily touch up the tips without anyone seeing the chip-lines, because of the texture of the glitter. This means your manicure can last that little bit longer- Yipee!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Are you a glittery gal? Have you tried any of these little gems?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Toodlepip!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">xx</div>

Pink Sparkle

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A Sporting Love

<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Aloha Sprinklerinos,</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Did you fall for it? Did you think this post would be about something exercise related? Hahaha, worry ye not.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> It's actually a little play on words for a new range of nail polishes by Miss Sporty (found at Boots and Superdrug), which I am really enjoying at the moment.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I must admit, I have a slight nail polish addiction. There is something about dainty glass bottles filled with coloured liquid that floats my boat...and empties my purse!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqw2r8mIrcoYIiQJwJnTwqDCx92tA_Vesn0sxB4mKjDh2x37W4LX4wNgt4MBwoE_XForTTbo_hC2S_n27jY0TWYtgig0j8_fAoCxU2vBKMzBvm4ov9DKsI8QZsO1E6gWMto76IvtE1-HuB/s1600/IMG_5821.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="414" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqw2r8mIrcoYIiQJwJnTwqDCx92tA_Vesn0sxB4mKjDh2x37W4LX4wNgt4MBwoE_XForTTbo_hC2S_n27jY0TWYtgig0j8_fAoCxU2vBKMzBvm4ov9DKsI8QZsO1E6gWMto76IvtE1-HuB/s640/IMG_5821.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I recently spotted in Boots Miss Sporty polishes are on a 3 for 2 offer, meaning you can take home 3 new shades for £3.98! Bargain alert!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">All the colours above are ones I have bought for a rather enormous giveaway I shall soon be hosting over on my <a href="http://www.youtube.com/sprinkleofglitter"><strong><span style="color: magenta;">YouTube</span></strong></a> channel (so do make sure you are subscribed to ensure you don't miss out!), but I am building up quite a collection myself. The navy and holographic sparkle polish is probably my favourite and so I just had to put it in the competition loot too. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The Miss Sporty polishes have a great finish, are long lasting enough for a drugstore purchase, and come in a vast array of rainbow hues. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Next time you are aimlessly wandering the aisles (you know you do it too), be sure to have a look at this affordable wonders.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Have you tried anything from Miss Sporty? What did you think of it?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Toodlepip!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">xx</div>

A Sporting Love

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How To :: Graduated Glitter Nails

<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Aloha Sprinklerinos,</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">If, like me, you love nail varnish and like to have pretty little paws that add a splash of colour or a twinkle of glitter to your overall look, then this will be the post for you!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmW78wZ1NvllgGmy5yN_YyOVGV50qS-WLiIfBp7d5kXLX5-1cdaMikqJGxshfMD2bP7UA-EZbQWn7y6G3hOJloBlHQJ2ZELSQlc1GDvYciz3d5iBNQBRcDf_VghIvbJbNf3hyphenhyphen_hF9oWYKT/s1600/nails.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmW78wZ1NvllgGmy5yN_YyOVGV50qS-WLiIfBp7d5kXLX5-1cdaMikqJGxshfMD2bP7UA-EZbQWn7y6G3hOJloBlHQJ2ZELSQlc1GDvYciz3d5iBNQBRcDf_VghIvbJbNf3hyphenhyphen_hF9oWYKT/s640/nails.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For the longest time I've drooled over other people's beautiful nail art blog posts and looked longingly at the tutorial videos that made intricate details and swirly designs look oh-so-easy.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sadly for me, I just don't have that steady a hand and my nails end up looking like a dog's dinner. *Sigh*. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So with all that in mind, imagine my joy to find a sparkly nail art technique that is so easy even me and my sausage fingers can pull off! I give you- Graduated Glitter Nails.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">How do I do this snazzy nail look on my own pinkies?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1. Do whatever nail prep you usually do.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">2. Pick a colour and paint it evenly all over the nail.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">3. Take glitter polish and paint a thin coat from about 3/4 of the way up to the tip and leave to dry.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">4. As number 3 but from about 1/2 way up to the tip and leave to dry.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">5. As number 3&4 but from 1/4 of the way up and leave to dry.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">6. Apply top coat.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Simples.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My Tips for Top Talons:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">♥ If you are new to this technique, choose a lighter base colour as it is more forgiving on any heavy handedness glitter-wise. Currently I'm wearing a lilac with silver glitter and it looks amazing. I did take a snap but my hands are suffering in this cold weather at the mo, so I thought best not to share.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">♥ Be gentle with the glitter, the aim is to build it up sloooowwwllyyy.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">♥ Be aware that this is a lot of polish on you nails, especially at the tips. I have found this has led to easier chipping. Not a problem but if you're going out Saturday night, don't apply on a Wednesday and expect them to still look perfecto. Plan it properly.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I absolutely adore this look. It gives you a chance to use glitter in a more sophisticated way and I'm looking forward to experimenting with more colours. For those that are interested, the colours in in my fancy demo above are OPI 'We have a purple' and OPI 'Spark de Triomphe'. I buy my nail wheels for £1.99 in packs of 10, from <a href="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10-x-Round-Nail-Art-Display-Practice-Wheel-Arylic-Tips-/300569350663?pt=UK_Health_Beauty_Nails_Manicure_Pedicure_CA&hash=item45fb545207"><strong><span style="color: magenta;">this ebay store</span></strong>.</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Is this a nail method you'd try?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Toodlepip!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">xx</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>

How To :: Graduated Glitter Nails

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Lou's Reviews :: MAC MSF Soft and Gentle

<div style="text-align: center;">Aloha Sprinklerinos,</div><div style="text-align: center;">For the past few months, I have had one question in particular popping up over and over again on YouTube and I decided it might be a good idea to make the answer into a blog post. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The question I have been asked is what have I been wearing on my cheeks to make them look so glowy? I must say, I have been pleased as punch with all the lovely comments telling me I look radiant or healthy or even gorgeous! I can assure you it's all cosmetic and isn't that 'pregnancy glow'. There's no bun in this oven!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0QSpg9nvhrUffaSSEi9pulJL84Bw8r1qqmf4ZV1iKlptlBGjlCqzwEzq9VBz3nniBOCoU7DhycQUaf9qK-gRKtt7DN7eRuvf3i9KsBzJ7hhhjKhPiypvvjqZqBv-hBGDaAvJtjpjS_zay/s1600/soft+and+gentle.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0QSpg9nvhrUffaSSEi9pulJL84Bw8r1qqmf4ZV1iKlptlBGjlCqzwEzq9VBz3nniBOCoU7DhycQUaf9qK-gRKtt7DN7eRuvf3i9KsBzJ7hhhjKhPiypvvjqZqBv-hBGDaAvJtjpjS_zay/s640/soft+and+gentle.jpg" width="550" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/products/spp/shaded.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CAT159&PRODUCT_ID=PROD782&SKU_ID=SKU9448"><span style="color: magenta;"><strong>MAC Soft and Gentle</strong></span></a> is part of the Mineralised Skin Finish (MSF) family and since buying it in September 2011, has been reached for almost every day.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">With swirling marbleised colours of gold, bronze and tan, it gives my skin the most beautiful luminous finish without it depositing little flecks of glitter. Obviously, I have no issue with glitter, in fact I embrace it, but there are times when a soft shimmer is preferential to sparkletown.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I apply it quickly and easily with a domed kabuki brush and find it blends really well into foundation, powder and bronzer. It really does tickle my pickle.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJpK3IqGkIvq8DrUJvACYc3VDEUZl6sAsbXCgeKr1PlMaUXK-20V3CBITxmxSrUjwdqKeTozhNYVxIKxqrPx34I-VJrT7z8TtBe4gzHk3IsaN6qsUli6N5z8GM-dtFO-Htkyp-15KoNNLT/s1600/IMG_5506.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="582" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJpK3IqGkIvq8DrUJvACYc3VDEUZl6sAsbXCgeKr1PlMaUXK-20V3CBITxmxSrUjwdqKeTozhNYVxIKxqrPx34I-VJrT7z8TtBe4gzHk3IsaN6qsUli6N5z8GM-dtFO-Htkyp-15KoNNLT/s640/IMG_5506.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><em>(I can't tell you how annoying that teeny smudge under my eye is to me. I nearly didn't put this photo in but it demonstrates how dewy brilliant the Soft and Gentle is dans la skin)</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The slightly unhinged addict in me is a little sad that I have used so much that there is no longer the domed effect in the pan, but if you check out the website photo, you can see one in all it's newy glory. In hindsight, I probably should have snapped this when I first bought it last year, but I have been loving it so much that it's not left my makeup bag. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This lovely product retails for £21.50. To me, it's a luxury purchase, but one that I'll repeat because the quality is fantastic, it lasts an age (6 months in and yet to hit pan) and it's lead to a flurry of kind compliments- and you can't put a price on that!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Have you tried this highlighter? What are your thoughts on it?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Toodlepip!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">xx</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>

Lou's Reviews :: MAC MSF Soft and Gentle

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