The Lone Glitter Nail

I cannot recall when this tradition first began. But, it is one that I often find myself going back to. The lone glitter nail is a subtle alternative to a full hand of glitter nails. It is the easiest nail art for lazy girls. There’s just something about it that makes me ooo and ah at my glitter finger. I reserve the lone glitter nail for special occasions or those days when I need to add a little sparkle to my day.

Have you ever rocked the lone glitter nail?

My Lip Saviours

This weather isn't doing my skin any favours and in particular it’s my lips that have been suffering the most. They’re always the first to fall and show the tell tale signs of neglect. The combination of indoor heating and chilly outdoor conditions is causing them to dry at an alarming rate. It’s at moments like this that I look for the saviours in my stash, those products that will help to restore them to near perfect condition.

Lush Mint Julips

I discovered Mint Julips last year whilst out shopping with my friend Francesca. We were both curious and picked up a pot each and we’ve never looked back since. I am now on my second pot of the scrub.

Lush’s Mint Julips is infused with jojoba oil meaning that after you've scrubbed away at any dry, flaky patches, you’re left with a little moisture and a perfect base for any other products to adhere to.

At £5.50 this little pot does seem a bit overpriced, but a little goes a long way. I recommend picking this up from Lush if like me, you don’t have the patience to make your own lip scrub.

Blistex

As it suggest on the tube, this offering from Blistex is a moisturiser for the lips. And unlike regular lip balms the Intensive Moisturiser doesn't just coat the lips, it deals with the problem. Cracked lips are a thing of the past and it helps to restore the lips to perfection. After use my lips are left looking plumper and feeling softer. 

I recommend trying this if you’ve tried and tested all the lip offerings in the drugstore, yet your lips are still left lacking moisture. You can pick up the Blistex Intensive Moisturiser from Boots for £2.63.

Matte Nails

Matte Nails at Alexander Wang

Image via Glamour

This year matte nails seem to have graced many runways including Badgley Mischka and Alexander Wang during New York Fashion Week Fall 2013. The matte finish on these nails makes talons look super sophisticated. And going matte would certainly be an alternative to the common glossy finishes. However, it seemed impractical for me to go out and purchase several matte nail polishes and I came to the conclusion that it would only be appropriate for me to go matte in the colder months.

I soon found a solution to my problem and I browsed through my varnish collection for a matte top coat. Using a matte top coat meant that I could wear whatever colour of polish I desired. The top coat in question is one that I picked up last year from Rimmel.

However, a word of warning, matte nails don’t last long. So if you don’t mind painting your nails a little more frequently give a matte top coat a go for an instant beauty update. And if you get bored of the matte finish you can always paint over your nails with you usual top coat.

Unfortunately I've searched high and low for Rimmel’s Pro Matte Finish Top Coat and I'm unable to find it anywhere. However, Bourjois are offering up their own version. You can pick up Bourjois So Matt Top Coat in Boots for £5.99. 

Have you gone matte?