Spooky weekend

Quite a late post but I was a) hungover this weekend and b)attempting to write an essay.

This is my 3^rd real Halloween – my parents also stood by the fact that it is an American tradition and therefore I was never allowed to trick or treat. I am a little bit old for that now but I can still carve pumpkins and get dressed up for Halloween parties!

As usual I went for the cuter pumpkin faces and Leigh went for a Dr Who themed one this year! We also had to have the obligatory shot of our cat ~ Pumpkin ~ named because we got her this time last year and it was just too cute not too!

We also went to a Halloween party over in Hoxton with a group of friends. Getting ready together was really fun with everyone’s outfits coming together. I had a bit of a panic on Friday as I couldn’t find my corset so I had to rush out at lunch and buy a dress (like I need an excuse?!) I also found time to do my nails in typical Halloween fashion......

I think the overall look was quite good though even though by the end of the night my makeup was completely melted and all down my face.

 We went to Primrose Hill to watch the fireworks across London on the Saturday. It is always a good spot for not only admiring the view, especially at night as it’s beautiful but because there is always a lovely atmosphere up there as everyone takes in the stretch of twinkly lights that is London. Unfortunately my camera is not good enough to capture fireworks going off in the distance so here is one from last year instead!    

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Decorative Nails

So I'm not one to write beauty posts however I can't help but mention what I have found!

I might not have the time to do my make-up every day or lotion all the time but the one thing I do care about is having nice nails. Unfortunately I bite my nails and no matter how hard I try I just can't stop, so instead I have perfected the art of sticking on my own.

Imagine my delight then when I found some brilliant artificial nails in Primark. They were only £1 so I thought "Why not!"

They turned out to be one of the best things I have ever bought. I have had so many compliments on them, from friends, family and complete strangers! I don't know if I should spread the word in case they all run out.....

Look how completely and utterly gorgeous they are!

So I did what any sane person would do and I went and bought 4 packs before they ran out. And I may have bought some other kinds as well, but at £1 a pack you can't really blame me.

Who doesn't want tiny mustaches on their fingers?!

 Just a little bit amazing, even if they do make your eyes go funny.

There are no words to describe the above nails. I almost don't want to wear them because they are so bloody perfect.

You get 24 nails in a pack which does 1 set happily and perhaps another at a push, I didn't try the glue that came with them as I have my own special nail glue so I can't say how well it lasts but I've had the nails on for a week now and they haven't cracked and are sturdy. Also something that is very important to me as I work in an office and do lots of typing is that they are the right length to still be able to type quickly. These weren't the only types either - they had about 20 different nails, from a music note print to solid gold.

These nails are my new favourite thing and I sincerely hope that they stick around (if you will excuse the pun).


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