Shoe lovers unite

It is true...I once had an addiction to shoes. It was bad, it consumed me. Well my shoe habit has been maintained, but it's not gone completely.  I only moved onto an obsession with beauty products.  It is cheaper, but I still love a pair of fierce shoes.

After speaking with another blogger, she convinced me that that I should do a shoe post.  

I wanted to share some of my favourite pairs of shoes with you.  I know this is a beauty blog, but what girl doesn't love shoes?

So onto the show and tell...

 

Jeffrey Campbell - Clinics

These are my shoes when I know I'm out on the town and on my feet all night long. They are so comfortable and the wedge heel on these are killer!

 

Chanel

My 30th birthday Chanel present to myself 

 

Christian Louboutin Scissor Girls 

One of the 7 pairs of designer shoes that I won in Las Vegas

Lovely shoes with lovely memories

 

Christian Louboutin

I'm not even sure what these are called

I just love the art deco style to these

They are a size too small for me, but I still squeeze myself in them

 

Christian Dior Extreme Sandals

Yes one pair wasn't enough, I had to get two.

I blame sex in the city for making me broke for a month while I purchased these!

 

Miu Miu Sparrow

Not every ones cup of tea, but there is something mod, quirky, and feminine about these

I just need a navy blue military fitted jacket, and my outfit is set!

 

YSL Tribue Sandals

You know....I have yet to actually wear these anywhere, but I love them.

I stare at them, I like how the grey flannel makes it look almost casual.

They are so comfortable considering the stilettos on these babies.

 
The one difference between collecting shoes and collecting beauty products for me is that there are stories behind each of these shoes.  There are memories connected to them unlike beauty products.  I still get the same thrill and excitement, but there is just something about shoes that will always have me running back to them.

It has been a long time since I bought a new pair of shoes, considering my current financial state, I just can't seem to allow myself to splurge on a pair of shoes.  Which is mainly how I got into collecting beauty products anyways. I will say that I  have been looking for a pair of knee high black leather boots. That has been my staple pair of shoes since 2000, and I don't have one anymore and there is a void that I need to fill.  

Flat? Wedge? Leather? I dunno exactly what style, but I know when I see it, I'll know I want it.

Any shoe suggestions???

Nubar Nail Polish in Peacock Feathers

You know when there is a lot of hype around a polish, and you can't wait to try it out? Well Nubar's Peacock Feathers was one of them.  Who doesn't love duochrome right?  For some reason, I thought this would be similar to Gosh's Purple Heart, but the base was different, and I believe this is why I found not in love with it as much as I thought I would be.  It is still an excellent nail polish with an excellent formula.  I often wonder about the science behind duo chrome nail polishes, can someone educate me on how they do that so the colours mix, but do not mix completely? Something the nerd inside of me would like to know please :)

Ok, onto the swatches.  This is 2 coats and it lasted 2 days on me before tip wear.

 

What do you think of this?

Love? Hate?

September Swaps Reveal - Armani, China Glaze, Illamasqua and Barry M

I do like the sound of that...September swaps. Well here is my next installation of the monthly swap reveals.  This month has been very quiet.  I find myself quite annoyed with all the request on makeupalley for money.  It is a forum for swapping only, so it seems like a mute point to try to shift your items on there. Oh well, but I did manage to get some goodies this month.  On another note, I am not swapping with buttonboxx this month, we decided to do it every 2 months, instead of every month, especially with the holidays coming up and all.  

So onto my September Swaps!!

 

Armani eyeshadow in #53

A beautiful neutral peachy pink shimmery colour.

Perfect for base or highlighting

Barry M nail polish in Grey

Another grey creme polish :) :) :)

China Glaze Flying Dragon (Neon)

I am in love with the finish!

Illamasqua Nail varnish in Propaganda

You all know how much I love me some Illamasqua!!!

Closer up pic

Flying Dragon - Grey - Propaganda

Oh the finish on the China Glaze Flying Dragon is so awesome!! 

These are polishes that I have always liked, but just kept getting bumped on my "to buy" list. So I'm happy to get them in swaps.

Have you done any swapping?

Show n tell please :)

Project 10 Pan Update and More

As usual, it feels like forever since I started this Project 10 pan, but really it hasn't even been that long. I'm almost done, and I'm quite pleased with myself to be able to stick to this ban.  I'm also happy to have actually used some of the products that I have.  Some items however didn't end up working for me, so they did go to a new home, but they have been replaced with another item to keep this project going.

1.  Boots botanics hair mask
2.  Sanctuary Bath relaxer
3.  Boots botanics leave-in volumising conditioner - passed onto a friend & replaced with the Johnson face scrub
4. Make up for ever duo mat foundation
5.   Make up for ever fuchsia lipstick (travel size) - passed onto a friend & replaced it with the Batiste Fresh Dry shampoo
6.  Boots hair serum - about 50% left now
7. MAC powerpoint eyeliner in stubborn brown - passed onto a friend & replaced it with the

Herbal Essence Hair Conditioner
8.  Neutrogena lip boost
9.  Boots almond body butter
10. Premium almond cuticle oil

So as you can see, I had to pass up some items, because it just didn't work for me. Truthfully, isn't that what using your products are all about.  I had no idea those items didn't work for me, because I barely used them ha! So I just have one last item to use, and then I'm OFF this ban!!!!!!!!! I don't even know what to buy first. Part of me is trying to save for the upcoming holidays, but the beauty addict in me is screaming at me to run to the shop and buy something quick! lol.

I will say that of all the items listed above, there is only one item that I would repurchase, and that is the Batiste dry shampoo.  I finished it this morning, and can't wait to crack open my other 2 bottles that I have stored.  This is my go to dry shampoo due to it's affordable price, and effectiveness.

Onto other news...

I have been obsessed lately with trying to get vouchers, and free samples.  I pretty much partake in everything out there that will save me some money.  So as part of my frugalista ventures, I also take advantage of Asda's price guarantee program, and recently got £3.05 back from my shopping, so I turned around and purchased this with it LOL

 

I couldn't help myself. I was itching for a magazine! I can't pass up magazine freebies, I know now this. I could have used my voucher towards any product, but instead I rushed to grab this.  The freebie was a Misguided tote bag.  I don't even like this bag. The fact that I would still grab it shows my level of addiction when it comes to magazines and their freebies. Yes I am a victim of marketing my friends.

I also have some other things to chat about too.

I'm so excited for the blog giveaway. I absolutely love Incoco nail strips, and they are sponsoring my 75 follower blog giveaway.  If you are like me, and love nail art, or just a very busy person, these nail strips are for you.  They are so easy to apply, no drying time needed, and the designs are awesome.  I am so pleased that one of my readers will get a grab bag full of their products!  The link to my blog giveaway is on the right hand panel over there =======>>>>>>>>>

Let's see..onto more blabbing.

I saw these at poundland (I didn't buy them), and thought they were funny.  Nail Polish is really all the rage now isn't it.  

 

At first glance I thought...whats gruesome about these colours? It's a creme orange, indigo blue/purple, and a black. lol.  I don't think these are particarly for Halloween or gruesome, but I guess for a 7 year old it would be?? They had racks of this, so I really couldn't miss it.

Nor could I miss all the other brand name nail polishes just thrown into a big box for people to rummage through.  It's quite a bargain bin, and if you haven't been in poundland, because it's "cheap", definitely hop in there, I couldn't believe all the brand name cosmetics in there.  It's definitely 100 times better than the dollar stores that I've been to in America.

And last but not least, before I start with my regular postings of reviews and all...

I wanted to share with you the ring that I got a while back.  Topshop is one of my favourite stores, hands down!  But I didn't know that Topman had a jewelry section too.  Go on with your bad self men! That's right, even men can wear jewelry and still be masculine :) 

So I popped upstairs to topman and found so many rings that I love!!!

I did just come out with one though, and for only £1 what a freaking bargain. I love this ring, I need more like it too!

 

So that's it for now, I will make sure to return with some regular reviews and swatches :)

Take care ladies xx

INCOCO GIFT BAG BLOG GIVEAWAY

I am so happy to celebrate 75 followers with this amazing giveaway sponsored by Incoco.  If you follow my blog, then you know that I am in love with their products, and I am thrilled to be able to host a giveaway featuring an

INCOCO Gift Bag of Incoco Nail products!!!

This giveaway is not to be missed! You are getting quality, convenience, and amazing nail art designs with Incoco, so enter now and spread the word about this giveaway.

GIVEAWAY DETAILS:

1. Open Worldwide

2. Ends on October 23rd at midnight.  A winner will be selected at random.


GIVEAWAY ENTRY RULES:

For one entry, you must complete #1 (be a follower of my blog) and either #2a or #2b.  If you do both, you will get an extra entry.  There are multiple ways to get extra entries, so don't miss out.

**If you do not have facebook or twitter, in order to get one entry into this giveaway, please google friend connect with me, and leave a comment below stating your favourite Incoco nail design (Visit www.incoco.com for all their designs).****

If you have any questions, comments or issues, please email me directly at 

Tokkiandoliver@gmail.com, otherwise GOOD LUCK!!!!

Here are the links you will be needing:

INCOCO 

http://www.incoco.com/  (all their nail designs are on their website)

Incoco's Facebook Page

Incoco's Twitter Page

TOKKI & OLIVER

Tokki & Oliver's facebook page 

Tokki & Oliver's Twitter Page 

GOOD LUCK!!