New Newlook

Well hello! long time no post!
I've been a very busy doll of recent, there has been going back to college which has gone much better than expected, work which to be quite honest is always a little stressful and genuinely life getting in the way of my blog posts. On a much happier note I've just received Aprils issue of Elle. Always a happy day when I get my mag, it beats bills!

So what am I going to blog about today?... Newlook. Yes the moderately priced high street brand has seemed to have had an overhaul.
No I'm not a snob or anything but I was never really that fond of Newlook, although cheap the fashion was never right nor the quality. However, things seemed to have changed. The New Newlook store has had a massive face life. The store looks more up to date, it has an edgier vibe to the store even the clothes look more fashion savvy.

I went to the opening of a new store and was pleasantly surprised. I actually went back today after spending far too much last week and walked straight past Topshop and straight into Newlook (this has never happened before) There seems to be a much cooler atmosphere in the new store which I love, the layouts much fresher with outfit ideas everywhere which is great if you struggle putting items together.

Also I love the fact that Newlook has both a Plus size range, a maternity range and a Tall range, I think its awesome that there is affordable fashion which actually looks good for the fuller body shape or the taller lady.

Although Topshop will always hold a place in my heart Newlook you now have my undivided attention and love the fact that I can buy three tops for the price of one in Topshop!

Second Chance Pinnie

I have just come home from a night a The Trafford Centre with the girlies. One of my friends is absolutely amazing, shes ridiculously pretty and will try on just about anything I tell her! I love it! 
We where in Miss Selfridge and I felt like I was playing dress up with an oversized Barbie. 

One item I am particularly loving at the min and I convinced L to buy  is the good old pinnie. A far cry from the grey ensemble I used to wear for school.



 

  From top left, black and white pinnie from MISS  SELFRIDGE  £37, denim pinnie £40 also Miss S and below Mollie King rocking the pinnie. 

What do you think? Will you be giving the pinnie a second chance?

Fur Nails - Updated

The Fur Nails are harder than one first thought! I will keep practicing, once I have a pic that I am not completely ashamed of I will post it!

Has anyone else tried it? if so send me some pics! 

hannahrowe1985@Gmail.com

H x

Fur Nails...

I love Nail Art as you will all know by now and I love trying out different trends. So as you can imagine I was very happy to find a pot of Fur Nails by MUA at my local Superdrug, at £3 its a bargain. So looking online it can either look amazing or pretty naff! 

Here is a quick step by step on how to create the look. Let me know what you think and i'll post a few pics when i've mastered it!

Much Love H x

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Save The Nail

Sorry about the lack of posts, it’s been a tough old week! I’ve been so ill, I haven’t done anything apart from sleep and throw up (nice image!)  but now I am better and I’m in full blogging mode!

As you know I had my interview last week to go back to college. I decided on a hairdressing course, I was a little concerned about going back to college with a load of school leavers but when I arrived for my induction on Friday I was pleasantly surprised to find I was the youngest member of the group. Don’t get me wrong I don’t dislike school leavers; they just make me feel so old! I turned 28 last week so I am a little age sensitive at the moment.

Other things getting me down, MY NAILS!! I refuse to post a picture, but they are a mess. I had acrylics on over Christmas, I don't usually, I prefer a shorter nail, but that just me. However, my friend has stiletto nails all the time and they look fab, one thing let to another, I was in the festive mood, the nail technician offered me fairy dust and I that was it! I had talons.  Once I was back in the office I decided enough was enough they had to come off, so with a a lot of determination I managed to get them off (determination = 2 bottles of nail varnish remover and three hours in front of the TV watching Greys Anatomy) and now my nails are RANK!! no I am not exaggerating I feel like crying! I painted them because quite frankly without polish they look like they belong to miner, and they looked like little stubs of red on the end of my fingers, not a good look. They keep peeling, flaking and chipping then peeling again! So what to do?

I was thinking of having Shellac nails, but I'm not paying £20 for them to not chip but still look naff. So I've been searching for free (I am a student after all) and cheap methods, products to help them grow again... what do you reckon do any work?

Moisturise

According to THIRD-AGE The best way to grow strong nails is to make sure that they are kept moisturised. Because nails take a lot of abuse in daily life and are repeatedly exposed to harsh detergents and chemicals that can dry them out, it's important to keep them moisturized. Most nail polish removers are alcohol based, so it is especially important to moisturize after removing nail polish.

Diet

Got milk? Drink some every day. The vitamin D in milk will strengthen your nails and promote growth. Vitamin A has been shown to help fingernails grow faster. Up your intake by eating carrots, mangoes, and apricots. Drink your vitamin C in orange juice. This helps the production of collagen, which helps skin stay firm and allows for healthy, fast nail growth.

The guys at NAIL AID reckon water is a no no...
Constantly submerging your nails in water can, paradoxically, dry out your nails. If you spend a lot of time with your hands in water, make sure you protect your hands with gloves wherever possible, and take time to apply a rich hand cream once or twice a day, rubbing it well in to the nails and cuticles. Nail-Aid's Cuticle Cure is made specially for this purpose.

Eating Jelly

Apparently Jelly is full of protein which helps straighten nails

Weird

Combine three tablespoons of olive oil and one tablespoon of lemon juice. Soak the nails in this mixture for ten minutes and then dry them with a towel. This is the best home remedy that one can adopt to strengthen and grow the nails fast.

To heal nail problems and promote growth, soak your nails in a solution comprising of half a cup of tomato juice mixed with two tablespoons of olive oil.

Rub garlic on your fingernails to help them grow faster. Leave on fingernails for a half hour and then rinse. then rub a lemon on your fingers to remove the garlic smell. I will NOT be trying this one, rank nails or not!Rub garlic on your fingernails to help them grow faster. Leave on fingernails for a half hour and then rinse. then rub a lemon on your fingers to remove the garlic smell. I will NOT be trying this one, rank nails or not!

Any products that you recommend?

Much Love 

H x

Time For A Change

I start college on Friday and I am 28 . . . I know right. I applied a few months ago... What was i thinking?
I've decided to train to be a Hairdresser which I am really excited about but I'm not going to lie, I'm scared! Surely I'll be the oldest there, amongst the 16 year old school leavers! The fact that they wont remember life without mobiles, Facebook or I Tunes is a little daunting. However its time for a change. Change is scary and It can be difficult but we have to change in order to move forward and that's what this year is all about moving forward.

Wish me luck.

Much Love H x