MANICURE MONDAY: Sally Hansen's Complete Salon Manicure in 'Barracuda'

Sally Hansen's Complete Salon Manicure in 'Barracuda' $14.95 available from www.priceline.com.au

Manicure Monday is officially my new favourite day of the week, it has become a little ritual that preps me for my week ahead. Some people iron their clothes for work, I paint my nails!

This week I have a bazillion things to do, but the most exciting thing in my diary is seeing the new Diana film starring 'our' Naomi Watts. To say I have a Princess Diana obsession would be an understatement, have been absolutely desperate to see this film - now I know how those obsessed crazed Harry Potter Fans felt every time a new Potter film came out. When selecting my polish for the week it had to be a blue, obviously to reference Diana's love of sapphires.

'Barracuda' is one of the new limited edition Spring shades from Sally Hansen's Complete Salon Manicure line and its goddamn beautiful! Pastels polishes are known for applying with streaks and can take 3 or more layers to become even but 'Barracuda' is beyond flawless in application opaque and streak free in two coats without welling in your cuticles. The brush is a dream to use with a rounded flat end which fits into the curve of your nail bed giving a very neat finish. If you feel like you are just one of those people who cannot paint your own nails because you turn into a clumsy mess, then I would highly recommend trying out the Complete Salon Manicure line of polishes. 'Barracuda' is a white based pastel baby blue and is a total dupe for Chanel's 'Riva' polish without all the premature chipping. 

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LIPSTICK Jam : Topshop's 'Sartorial' x The Breeders 'Cannonball'

Topshop Lipstick in 'Sartorial' $17.00 available from www.topshop.com

This week has been shitty. On a scale of 'Best week ever' to 'Shittiest week ever' it is pretty up there.

Lost passport, Mac Book Air spazzed out, boy saying shitty stuff, face looks like a pizza full of pimples, not enough sleep because of some crazy deadlines....Ughhhh it has been a mega doozy of a week. 

But you know what makes me feel better? Lipstick and some pre-grunge feminist rock'n'roll.

Let's talk lippy first, Topshop's 'Sartorial' is a true bright coral-tastic blast to your lips. It is like Mac's 'Morange's' little sister, packing the same punch but is just slightly less opaque and having a satin/gloss finish. Topshop lipsticks are a great, they are easy to apply, inexpensive and are just a good time lipstick. 

The Breeders 'Cannonball' is one of my favourite songs to listen to at full volume unapologetically and dance around my bedroom to. The video was directed by Sonic Youth's Kim Gordon, which is just about the coolest thing ever. 

The Breeders 'Cannonball' 1993

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Manicure MONDAY! New wave clashing glitter.

I have been feeling so wavy lately and so clashing glitter and pastels have been my nail look of choice this week. Instead of placing glitter on the tip or base I decided on a half-moon shape using a tooth pick   to push glitter into place.
'Peach Melba' is the most amazing pastel peach polish which on tanned skin looks completely delicious, my skin is not naturally tanned what so ever but I am faking it with a little gradual tanner. 3 Concepts is a korean brand which is blowing up, they make amazing polishes and cute pop makeup, it is available in Chinatown and online but is for the most part hard to find which makes it all the more special.

3 Concepts Glitter Lacquer $4.95 available from www.stylenanda.com and Kester Black Polish $17.00 available from www.kesterblack.com

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LIPSTICK Jam : CK One Color Pure Shine Lipstick in 110 Twisted + Snoop Dogg feat. Robyn 'Sexual Eruption'

CK One Color Pure Shine Lipstick in 110 'Twisted' $35.00 available from www.myer.com.au

Welcome to Beauté Gazette's Lipstick Jam! Where lipstick and music come to party on a friday.

Today I am totally jammin' with CK One Colour Pure Shine Lipstick in 110 'Twisted', this is the perfect sheer bright fuchsia. It is so simple to apply gliding on like a lip balm, but I would advise to give your lips a little exfoliation first because it can cling to any dry patches. The colour pay off is buildable, one layer is a sheer pop of colour, 2 to 3 coats gives quite a opaque lip but the glossy finish tones it down a little. I love this formula for an on the go handbag lipstick, no mirror needed when applying and it wont stain your lips through the day giving you that dreaded lip liner look of wearing off lippy.

Now for the jam........ It's the Friday of the long weekend and I wanted to pick a song which will get me in the mood for the next three days of dancing, sun, BBQ's, beach time and girlfriend hang outs. Snoop Dogg featuring Robyn 'Sexual Eruption' is a cheeky jam with an excellent bass line and auto-tune vibe! Hope you all have a great long weekend full of fun times and lipstick!

                                   

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