Clipped black

I have a slight addiction - that being Barry M instant nail effects. I blogged [here] about treating myself and buying the blue version, but after seeing other peoples attempts I had to return and buy the black the other week. For some odd reason the black seems to look and apply better - maybe its just my eyes. Perhaps because its dark it makes more of a statement especially against lighter colours. I do love the blue version, but the blacks caught my eye a little more and got me back into being bothered to paint and redo my nails. I can't do too much at work because I wear a dull uniform that isn't of my making and or choice so having random weird nails is the only thing I can do to personalise myself from the sea of others.

Superdrug is fast becoming my shop of choice and I gave in and got myself one of those Superdrug beauty cards - even though I work for the rival high street brand I do buy a lot from there - they seem to have decent offers on the hair products I use and offer much more reasonable priced make up. What is brilliant about their beauty card is that you can do part payment with points and cash although I think you have to spend your points in lots of £1 (100 points). Ended up slightly splashing out and buying Superdrugs own brand Natural Shampoo for coloured hair which smells utterly lush and leaves my hair really soft and shiney - which is outstanding when you only pay £1.20 odd for it. I also decided to try some £1 MUA pale green nail varnish and Bourjois Health Mix foundation.

Spent this afternoon finishing off another book and watching Jane Eyre on some ITV freeview channel while it pours down. Today's my only day off for the week and it's back to hell tomorrow but with my mother around you can't be lazy for long. I feel like doing a huge ranting post sometime soon about the delights of still living at home when your 24 - there's not many delights for sure. Anywaaaays ... 

What other brands and or colours of nail effects would people recommend?