Tuesday T. Bryan: September 2013

Friday 27 September 2013

NEW NAIL ART PRODUCT; Avon Colour Trend Glitter Glam Nail Glitter Pots; review + photos

I'm really excited about sharing my thoughts about this product with you. It's a new nail art product from Avon that isn't yet on sale in the UK, so you can get the lowdown up-front right here!

Glitter Glam Nail Glitter Pots are from the Avon Colour Trend range. Everything from Colour Trend is dirt cheap, so you can look fabulous without breaking the bank! Who doesn't love a beauty bargain!?

These wicked little pots contain light-reflective, ultra-fine, gorgeous nail glitter. It's currently available in 3 shades, "Silver", "Hello Halo", and "Black Bling", and I couldn't resist testing them all. I'm hoping that Avon come up with more shades - an eye-catching gold would look great, and maybe an intense red for a glitzy Autumn manicure.

As always, I've added my helpful high-res photos to this review, so you can see the results for yourself.

Image - right: Instruction included with each Nail Glitter Pot.

It's dead simple to use, but instructions are included anyway (see image - right). Paint your nails with a clear base coat, followed by a coloured polish if desired. While your nails are still wet, apply a coat of glitter to the nail using a brush of some kind (used an old eyeshadow brush), then lightly blow away any excess. For even more eye-catching results, apply one coat of clear polish and re-apply the glitter. Finish your nails by sealing in the glitter with 2 coats of top coat - I think a high-gloss one looks best.

For a more subtle look, use one or two coats of glitter over clear polish. To add more depth to your manicure, apply one coat of glitter over a coordinating shade of nail polish. I applied the glitter over 3 of my favorite Avon Nailwear Pro+ Nail Enamel shades; "Golden Vision", "Orchid Splash", "Noir Emerald". My preferred result was achieved by using Nailwear Pro+ in "Orchid Splash" finished with the nail glitter in "Hello Halo" - I love the and ultra-feminine look!

Image - right: My nails after one coat of nail glitter and 2 coats of top coats. Glitter shades (L-R) - "Silver", "Hello Halo", "Black Bling".

Of course, you don't need to apply the glitter to a full set. Try painting your nails with you chosen colour, then applying the glitter to just your ring finger to jazz up you usual manicure. Gorgeous! (See image - right.)

Image - right: Apply the glitter to just one nail to add a more subtle touch of sparkle to your usual manicure. Polish: Maybelline ColorShow in "265 Wine Shimmer" / Avon Nail Glitter Pot in "Black Bling".

I love the eye-catching, professional salon-style look you can easily achieve with this product. It adds a fun, party-perfect finish to any shade, perfect for day or night!

Images - nearest-right: I love this intense look! My nails after 2 coats of nail glitter and 2 coats of top coats. Glitter shades (L-R) - "Silver", "Hello Halo", "Black Bling".
Images - far-right: The striking results of using nail glitter with coordinating coloured polish. My nails after two coats of Avon Nailwear Pro+ Nail Enamel, one coat of nail glitter, and 2 coats of top coat. Glitter & Nailwear Pro+ shades (L-R) - "Silver" with "Golden Vision", "Hello Halo" with "Orchid Splash", "Black Bling" with "Noir Emerald".

I actually haven't found any disadvantages to this product. All I can say is, if you choose to use an old eyeshadow brush for application like I did, make sure you then reserve it just for nail glitter use, as if you use it for make up again you'll probably get glitter in your eyes! More shades please, Avon!

Another great product for adding a touch of sparkle to your nails is the Avon Opal Top Coat - click here to read my review!

Avon also sell a Nail Art Tool, which is a double-ended tool for adding unique designs to your manicure - click here to read my review!

Avon Colour Trend Glitter Glam Nail Glitter Pots will be available in the UK from Avon brochure 17. Click here to view nail product on avonshop.co.uk.

© Tuesday T. Bryan Photography
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By Tuesday T. Bryan.

Just a recent snap of myself. My hair bleach has nearly all grown out and I'm loving my ginger locks (not usually as bright as it is in the photo, I've just upped the contrast). Time for a new hair cut, I reckon!
(Buff shoulder's courtesy of Davina McCall work out DVD.)

Tuesday 24 September 2013

NEW Avon Colour Attract Magnetic Nail Enamel - review + photos

Time for another beauty review! I want to chat to you about a new nail product, Avon Colour Attract Magnetic Nail Enamel, which will be available in the UK from brochure 16.

Magnetic nail polish has been available for some time now, and Avon have decided to release their own. I enjoy using Avon's nail products and I always get excited when they release something new, so this was a must-try for me. There are currently 8 shades and 4 wands to choose from, but I'm sure Avon will release more if these are a hit! Most magnetic nail polishes have the magnet attached to the top of the lid, but Avon sell their polish and magnetic "wands" separately, so you can mix and match the designs and colours - Avon have done the maths for you; add up the combinations you get "32 ways to wow"!

All of the shades are gorgeous. I bought 2; "Rose Reflect" (perfect for this season's Autumn nails) and "Magnetic Metal". I also bought 2 wands, "Chevron" and "Wave". In retrospect I should have bought more shades - "Gold Rush" and "Lavender Lure" are defiantly on my to-buy list (I want all of them, actually)!

Image - below-right: Rose Reflect with Chevron magnetic wand and Magnetic Metal with Wave magnetic wand.
Image - below-left: Rose Reflect and Magnetic Metal without using magnetic wands.

These polishes and magnetic wands are dead easy to use, but instructions are included anyway! Here's what you do;

Simply apply 2 coats of your chosen Colour Attract shade over a dry base coat.
While the nails are still wet, position the magnet over the nail for approximately 20 seconds - don't worry about moving the magnet accidentally and spoiling the design, the wand "rest" helps keep the magnet in place!
When dry, finish with a top coat to seal in your manicure. Voila!!!

I'm really pleased with the results I achieved. The magnetic patterns are fun yet sophisticated, and they really do give a salon-style finish. Of course, you don't have to use the magnetic wands at all, you can wear the colours as they come without the magnetic designs and they still look fantastic, but when you use the wand it pulls the magnetic glittery particles together to create a stunning designs as well as striking contrast and high definition. The result: a professional-looking manicure without the salon price tag!!!

Avon's nail shades stay chip-free for up to 10 days, but you can use Avon Gel Strength Base Coat (click here to read my review) underneath the polish to prolong your nail colour further - I seriously can't praise the stuff enough!!!

When dry, finish your nails with a high-gloss top coat to seal in your manicure for longer and add extra impact. Avon Colour Attract polishes are super-fast drying - another bonus! These shimmering shades are packed with eye-catching glitter, but, unlike most glitter polishes, they're really easy to remove. :)

My conclusion: These polishes and magnets give you an on-trend, professional-looking manicure at home in minutes. Plus they're dirt cheap, dead simple and super-quick to use, and if you get them quick you'll be able to bag them for the introductory price of £3!!! I love them! What more can I say?

Avon Colour Attract Magnetic Nail Enamel and Magnetic Nail Enamel Wands will be available in the UK from Avon Brochure 16. Click here to view nail products on avonshop.co.uk.

© Tuesday T. Bryan Photography
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By Tuesday T. Bryan.

Image - below: My nails painted with Avon Colour Attract Magnetic Nail Enamel in "Rose Reflect" / Effect achieved using "Wave" Magnetic Wand.

Image - below: Usually I'd have a photo of myself here, but instead I'd like to share a photo of my beautiful new Indian Ringneck Parakeet, Alife! He's soon to be a great talker!♥

Sunday 15 September 2013

♥Nails Inc - Luminous Red Metallic; review + photos♥

The popular nail product brand, Nails Inc, have teamed up with Colgate to offer this fab deal to Boots customers:

FREE full size Nails Inc Luminous Red nail polish when you purchase Colgate Max White One toothpaste from Boots.

It's another fantastic Boots deal that I couldn't afford to miss! CLICK HERE to view the deal.

I haven't started on the toothpaste yet, I'll give you some feedback when I do, but I have used the polish, so let me tell you a bit about it. :)

There are two shades available, Luminous Red Matte and Luminous Red Metallic. I went for Metallic as I have some matte reds already, but I love it so much that I'm planning on returning to Boots to acquire the matte one, too!

Image - above-right; Nails Inc Luminous Red Metallic appears a stunning vivid red-orange when it reflects bright sunlight.

The shade itself is gorgeous. It's a classic bright red, which I believe you can't go wrong with. Bright reds seem to suit anyone, work with any outfit, and look great all year round. The metallic finish gives it a modern edge, and allows the polish reflect a spectrum of ever-changing colours when exposed to different sources of light. The top-right image shows the polish in strong sunlight, reflecting a vivid shade of red that appears almost orange in tone - stunning! The image below was taken indoors in dull natural light. As you can see, the polish appears a darker, more seductive red.

The coverage is great. It's almost opaque with just one coat, but I applied two coats for a flawless and longer-lasting finish. It looks a little dull when dry, so add a super-glossy top coat to give a high-shine finish and to prolong it's wear.

The wear is impressive, too. I applied Avon Gel Strength Base Coat (click for review), followed by 2 coats of Nails Inc Luminous Red Metallic, finished with a single coat of Collection 2-in-1 Top Coat. I found that for 2 days there were no signs of wear. On day 3 there were signs of wear beginning to show, but they were very minimal and barely noticeable, just a few chips around the edges (see images - right & below). If your nails are in better condition than mine and your hands see less work, then you'll get even better wear out of it than I did!

Image - right; Nails Inc Luminous Red Metallic appears a darker, seductive red when seen indoors in natural light. After 3 days it only shows minimal signs of wear.

I'm going to keep this review short and sweet. If I get my hands on the Luminous Red Matte polish I'll be sure to add it to this review, and keep your eyes out for my thoughts on Colgate Max White One!

Image - below; I took this photo in a mirror! I am wearing Nails Inc Luminous Red Metallic, which shows only minimal signs of wear after three days. My "D" hand tattoo stands for my partner's initial.

Friday 6 September 2013

Avon Plump Pout Lip Gloss; 4 shades; review + photos

For many years I never wore lip gloss, I was always a "lipstick only" girl, but this is the wonder-product that converted me.
Trust me, tiger, it's fabulous.♥

"A gorgeous gloss that inflates lips to maximum fullness and enhances your natural lip colour. Feels lusciously moist and tingly fresh. Dermatologist tested." - Avonshop.co.uk

The consensus is that we find full lips very desirable. Plumping lip products are everywhere, and I bet the vast majority of us have several in our make up bags. Luckily, I'm blessed with naturally full lips, so this product doesn't make my lips appear larger. However, it does make the lip surface appear more even.
Like most other lip-plumping products, this gloss gives a "tingling" sensation as it's working, and it has an invigorating minty-fresh scent to match! I think it feels and smells very pleasant and refreshing, unlike some similar products such as Too Faced Lip Injection, which I find gives a harsher sensation.
The consistency is bang-on perfect. It's quite thick, so it holds on to the lips well and provides great staying-power, but it has zero stickiness. It's also ultra-moisturising, so my lips look healthy feel kissably-soft all day!
The lid contains an application wand tipped with a lip brush. It holds the product well and allows for easy, precise application. I like to apply 2 - 3 coats for maximum coverage.

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Listed below are four of the shades currently available + photos and descriptions. Click the images to enlarge...

Plumping Pearl; Gives the lips an elegant pearly shine, with tiny iridescent flecks of shimmer. This subtle shade goes with all colours, and it's perfect for anytime, anywhere. It's a great go-to lip colour, especially if you're in a rush! See below for 2nd image (end of blog).

Pink Pucker; This is a soft, nude pink shade with a pearly shimmering finish. Again, this gloss goes with everything, so it's a perfect all-round lip colour. Looks nothing like it does on the models in the Avon brochure photos, though! See below for 2nd image (end of blog).

Rose Pucker; An earthy "twig" red. Very sexy and sophisticated. Great for day and night. This shade is perfect for Autumn. This one is my favorite of the four shades, I can't get enough of it! See below for 2nd image (end of blog).

Plumpaccino; The natural bronze hue combined with the cool, tingly freshness reminds my of iced coffee! You can rock this shade all year round, but it would look fab teamed with a golden tan, so keep it in mind for the Summer!

Click here to purchase Avon Plump Pout Lip Gloss from avonshop.co.uk.

© Tuesday T. Bryan Photography
DO NOT USE IMAGES WITHOUT PERMISSION. Copyrighted material

By Tuesday T. Bryan.

Image - below; A snap of myself wearing Avon Plump Pout Lip Gloss in "Plumping Pearl". I'm not ill, I've just unsaturated the image. I look tired.

Image - below; Another snap of myself. In this one I'm wearing Avon Plump Pout Lip Gloss in "Rose Pucker". I look happy, probably because I was just about to go to Coffee#1 - their Double Macchiatos are rude.

Image - below; Myself wearing Plump Pout Lip Gloss in "Pink Pucker". The nude pink shade pairs well with my pink top. I have hamster cheeks here.

Tuesday T. Bryan

Friday 27 September 2013

NEW NAIL ART PRODUCT; Avon Colour Trend Glitter Glam Nail Glitter Pots; review + photos

Tuesday 24 September 2013

NEW Avon Colour Attract Magnetic Nail Enamel - review + photos

Sunday 15 September 2013

♥Nails Inc - Luminous Red Metallic; review + photos♥

Friday 6 September 2013

Avon Plump Pout Lip Gloss; 4 shades; review + photos

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