Ooh Annaah

2012-08-06T22:38:00.003+01:00

Geometric Jewellery

There's a large part of me that never left my little emo / punk stage that I went through in my youth and I think my obsession with the jewellery here is just the.. sophisticated evolution of that phase, if you will, the nod of recognition to my younger, khol-eyed self.

The little studs are from H&M and I love the way they tip their hat to the trend without being full on dangerous.

The luuuurvly dangling ones on the left are from Topshop. Slightly more... eyecatching / statement making than I'd normally go for, but I love pearls, I love gold and I love the triangle style that a lot of jewellery has taken on recently - so these are clearly the earrings for me.

The black and gold diamond shaped ones are also from Topshop and, again, they're a little more eye-catching than I normally go for but I love how bold they are with a fair amount of classiness and sophistication thrown in, so in the shopping bag they went!

What's your favourite jewellery trend at the moment?

~ A

2012-08-06T21:39:00.000+01:00

THE OLYMPICS!!

Love them or hate them the Olympics have Britain in a strangle hold at the moment, and you know what? I love them. Absolutely.
I'm not a hugely sporty person but I have a massive competitive streak inside me that goes berserk at the atmosphere of the games and urging our athletes on.

The highlights for me so far?

- Jessica Ennis winning Gold in the Heptathlon. Truly an inspirational athlete, she had a lot of pressure on her shoulders being the poster girl of the games but kept her cool and came out on top. I'm in the process of developing a serious girl crush as you might be able to tell.

- The cycling.
Really?
Yes, really.

If you know me, you'll know my taste for sports that other people tend to find as interesting as watching paint dry (think snooker, F1 etc) and my love for cycling is no different. I've watched the Tour de France for a few years now and seeing Bradley Wiggins win it with Chris Froome in second made me a lot more interested in events in the Velodrome than I would normally be.
British cycling is certainly on fire this summer with medals coming left, right and centre. Wouldn't mind hoping on a bike myself after all this...

- Big Ben v The Great Dane.

(Sailing, for people who haven't been watching)
I get caught up in the competition more than the actual sport, and seeing Ben Ainslie come out on top against his nemesis Hogh-Christensen from Denmark had me please as punch.

- Usain Bolt.
He won. Again. 'Nuff said.

So, love them or hate them? Have they inspired a generation as they promised? Not sure, but they've certainly kept me entertained.

Crackle & Glitter

2012-01-13T20:05:00.000+00:00

A few quick pics of an upcoming nail tutorial I just finished filming :)

I used:

- 17 Lasting Fix Nail Polish in Mini Skirt
- Barry M Crackle Polish in Black
- Rimmel London Lasting Finish in Your Majesty

I used a nail art display wheel I bought from ebay to do the design on; it's easier and quicker than doing it on my own nails, and I'd only just finished painting them anyway!

The full tutorial will be on my YOUTUBE CHANNEL very soon :)

~ A

2012-01-10T03:07:00.001+00:00

My Top Tip for today is...

Do your make up in the kind of light you'll be spending time in.

Daytime make up should be done in natural light, while night time make up should be done in dimmer light because you'll need to make your features stand out more.

~ A

Image from Google Images

2012-01-08T03:22:00.000+00:00

The final ( for now ) of my planned new adventures for this blog.

This space is reserved for my opinion on anything going that takes my fancy...

Expect to see my opinions on...

- the latest style and beauty trends
- celebrity styles
- .... well, anything really!

And do feel free to chip in with your opinions in the comments ;)

2012-01-08T02:44:00.001+00:00

And the new things keep on coming!

I don't think I'll have any problems at all updating this regularly.

This will be a snapshot into all the many things that are on my wishlist, whether I'm just lusting after them even though they will never be mine ( *sob* ), intent to purchase them and can't wait, or whether I'm so happy with something I have that I need to share it with the world.

These entries will be a super quick look at whatever it is, but I'm sure if I love something that much I'll do an in depth review on it.

Ooh, can't wait for all the new exciting things to start ^_^

2012-01-08T02:17:00.000+00:00

The second of my new projects for this year, "FLASH Fashion" aims to give you the latest fashions and styles in easy to read bite size chunks.

I'll be doing my best to update this regularly, and if anyone has any suggestions, please get in touch... This blog is for you, so I want to cover the things you want to see, so if there's a trend I've missed out on, feel free to point it out ;)

2012-01-08T02:13:00.001+00:00

A new series of blog posts that I'm going to be kick starting this new year.

"Top Tips" does what it says on the tin - a series of handy hints to help with all things beauty...

So keep your eyes peeled my lovelies, this will be updated regularly :)

New Year, Old Blog, Fresh Start

2012-01-08T01:49:00.001+00:00

Okay, the New Year is here!

One of my New Year's Resolutions is to really get into blogging. I've been neglecting this blog for quite a while now, with no real idea of where I want to take it or what to put on it without stealing content away from my YouTube channel.

But now I've put some thought into it, and know where I want to go :)

So thanks to everyone who's followed me so far and thanks to anyone else who decides to tag along with me!

Keep your eyes peeled for plenty of new stuff coming your way this year...

Desert Haze

2011-10-19T21:52:00.001+01:00

One of the new nail polishes I ordered from ELF - and one of my favourites!

The polish goes on really smoothly, and after two coats is lovely and opaque. It dried quickly, unlike some ELF polishes, and so far hasn't chipped. All in all, very impressed :)

I did the French Tip in Beige Babe 397 by Rimmel London and then put Pro Matte Finish over the top, also by Rimmel.

~ Anna x

2011-10-19T21:37:00.001+01:00

Quick snap of my jewellery storage idea for my university room. I tried to keep everything on my bamboo calendar but it was too heavy for the hooks and kept falling off! >:(

So I stole an idea from one of my flatmates and bought 20 sticky hooks for £1, and they work BRILLIANTLY!
Perfect for necklaces and bracelets, though I still have my earring on the calendar :)

~ Anna x

Feeling the Attraction

2011-09-12T20:15:00.001+01:00

Hello there lovelies :)

Just thought I'd do a quick post on a new line of 17 Nail Polishes that are coming out. They're called the Magnetized Nail Polishes and they look so freaking cool.

They come in four colours; a green, purple, grey and blue and have a magnet built into the lid. All you need to do is paint a coat onto your nails, then hold the lid / magnet over the wet polish for about 10 seconds to create an awesome ripple effect! Wows! :)

They look so pretty, and coming from 17 they probably won't do too much damage to your purse!

I've never seen anything like this, the idea is so unique yet so effective!

They're available from 21 September - race you to the shops!

Video is from the Boots Beauty Blog, not mine, but really worth checking out ;)

~ Anna x

Farewell Summer!

2011-08-27T21:26:00.003+01:00

Sadly it seems that summer, at least for the UK, is now over. With thunderstorms and constant showers now a constant on the weather forecast, it's time to update our wardrobes with some lovely items to keep us snug this Autumn.

I've fallen in love with big, chunky knit cardigans that are lovely and warm, but also look cool and casual just thrown on over a pair of jeans and a vest top. These are a few of my favourites.

I love the pattern on this cardigan, almost a little bit tribal.

£34.99 - New Look

This one looks so warm and comfortable, and I love the rich burgundy colour.

£27.99 - New Look

Again, the mustard colour works for me over a pair of light jeans, and the buckle fasteners add a little unusual detail.

£22.99 - New Look

And finally, possibly my favourite. A neutral grey with warmer tones thrown in, this casual piece is perfect for throwing on when the wind starts biting!

£40.00 - River Island

~ Anna :)

Summer Eyes and Nails

2011-07-23T21:31:00.002+01:00

I love the colours of summer, especially oranges and yellows, so here's a look I put together quickly that was inspired by those colours...

The nail colour is Sherbet Lemon by 17, available at Boots.
What colours are you loving this summer?

~ Anna x

BaByliss Waving Wand = Win

2011-06-28T23:10:00.001+01:00

Lately I've been wanting to do something a bit different with my hair, I'm so bored of it straight and flat. Unfortunately, me and curling never got on. One side would be fine, the other... not so good.

So when BaByliss came out with the Waving Wand, I was really excited. I saw a few videos on You Tube showing how it worked and I loved the effect.
So when I saw the smexy thing for £15 (half price!!) in Tesco, I (literally) leaped at the chance to get one.

I tried it out tonight, and I'm in love with it. It doesn't have a clamp, so you just wrap your hair around the barrel to create waves. There are several heat settings going all the way up to 200 degrees so it'll suit any hair type.

It also came with a shiny heat proof glove, with is stretchy and kinda weird feeling, but if it stops me burning me fingers, I'm not complaining!

One thing that may become a little annoying is that you have to adjust the heat setting to your preferred temperature every time you switch it on, which is different from everything else I have that just stays the same. Then again, because it's digital you'll get exactly the same heat each time, and it only takes roughly 30 seconds, so I can forgive it that little detail.

Here are the results from my first use, not perfect, but not bad either!

Ooh, poser ;)

Anyhoo, if anyone has any questions about it, I'll try my best to answer them :)
Has anyone else tried the waving wand? What do you think of it? Do tell ;)
~ Anna x

500 Subscriber Contest Now Open!!

2011-06-27T19:22:00.002+01:00

Woohoo!! I hit 500 subscribers on my You Tube Channel a few weeks ago and am going to be showing my thanks to all my lovely subscribers by having a contest!

So get over there and get entering! And don't forget that following this blog will gain you 1 extra entry for the 2nd prize!

Thanks to all my subscribers and followers, this is for you guys!
~ Anna x

Minty Nails :)

2011-06-25T22:53:00.000+01:00

I love minty nail polishes. This is Peppermint by Rimmel Lycra Pro.

A gorgeous mint colour, it claims to last up to 10 days, and so far it's holding out quite nicely. The maxi brush is really useful, you can do most of your nail in one stroke. The polish needs two coats to get a nice opaque colour, it goes on smoothly, and when I bought it I got 2 for £8 at Boots :)

So, are you loving minty nails too? Let me know ;)
~ Anna x

2NE1 is The Best

2011-06-22T15:07:00.001+01:00

Who? I know the feeling, if they don't sing in english, you won't listen to them. But hear me out for a minute.

2NE1 (pronounced 'To Anyone' or '21') are a korean band formed by YG Entertainment. They have 4 fabulous members; CL, Dara, Bom and Minzy. The girls have won buckets of awards, topped charts consistently and produced serious cases of wardrobe envy in all their videos (what I wouldn't do to get my hands on those outfits....)

They have a really distinct style, a bit of R&B, a bit of Dance, but every single song they do has been a success and sounds awesome!

Why am wittering on about them? Well their new single "I Am The Best" is release on 24th June at Midnight - and I am so freaking excited!!

I love practically all of their songs and I know this one will be no different. My current faves are "Follow Me", "Don't Stop The Music" and "Can't Nobody (english version)".

So please, please pop over the their YouTube channel to see the teasers of the new song, and have a nose at their TV series, where you can get to know the girls better and see them at work :)

From Left to Right they are : CL, Dara, Minzy and Bom

Drop me a comment if you love 2NE1 !!
~ Anna x

Stila at Boots :)

2011-06-21T22:19:00.001+01:00

I never knew where to get Stila make-up, being an American brand you could only get them online if you lived in the UK like me.
But Boots have come to the rescue, and now stock loads of their products for all us UK lovelies :)
You can go in-store to get the range or you can go on their website..

~ Anna x

Polka Dots :)

2011-06-03T16:03:00.002+01:00

I love spotty nails, and I'm getting completely obsessed with nail art. This is just a super quick design I did, very easy to do, but there will probably be a tutorial at some point on my You Tube page :)

~ Anna :)

Messing around with colours :)

2011-05-01T16:29:00.002+01:00

Just a few pictures of what I do at 1.30am ... I really should get more sleep, but make up is fun :)

Yes, I know I have a different look on each, but I was bored :)

Pretty purple.

Slytherin Green :)
I used the same technique to do both looks, but used different colours.

If anyone would like a quick tutorial on either look, comment here or pop over to my YouTube page and leave a comment there :)

http://www.youtube.com/user/OohAnnaah

~Anna :)

Reorganisation

2011-04-30T20:54:00.000+01:00

Right. So basically, my blog is reaching a bit of a crossroads. I still want to carry on beauty blogging and haul photos and stuff, but I also want a place where I can be slightly more creative with my posts.

So - this blog "OohAnnaah" is going to be strictly beauty / fashion related.

I've created another blog, which will be my personal one, which will have...

-things that made my week a good one
- what I'm looking forward to
-any other personal posts

If anyone would like the link to that, I'll be happy to give it :)

Don't worry, I'll still be posting on here, but anyone wanting insights into the world of Anna will need to hop over to the other page :)

~Anna

ELF Nail Polish Review - Mint Cream

2011-04-29T20:12:00.001+01:00

This is one of the nail varnishes I bought in my first ELF haul. Most of the products I bought from ELF were great and I had no problems with. The nail polishes on the other hand...

I'll admit, Mango Madness is amazing, I love that polish. Punk Purple had a layer of white at the bottom, while Mint Cream and Lilac leave a lot to be desired.

First off - I love the colours. Both Lilac and Mint Cream are beautiful pastels, perfect for spring / summer, but I'm afraid the pros stop there.

When applying, the colour is weak and not very pigmented, and if you happen to go over the same spot twice while painting your nail, the colour comes straight off again, something that shouldn't happen and hasn't happened with a decent varnish.
Secondly, one coat for a nail varnish is good, two is OK, but when you need to apply three coats before you get a solid, opaque colour, that is serious uncool.

Another thing that bugs the hell out of my with both Mint Cream and Lilac is the fact that they just don't dry. Even Mango Madness had a little of this problem but you couldn't see it because the colour was so vibrant. Even if I left a good 15 minutes in between applying coats, and sat for another half hour after applying a top coat, the colour still ... dented.
As in, I'd touch my nail and leave a finger print, or when I woke up in the morning (after applying the colour the afternoon before) I found imprints of my hair, or the sheet, or some type of fabric imprinted on my nails.
They seem to stay, sort of, tacky for ages, looking like they're dry, but will actually smudge and move for freakin' years after applying. I will admit that if you look at them from a distance, the colour is nice (they look quite pretty in the photo) and you can't see all the flaws, but they shouldn't be happening in the first place.

I hoped it was just me screwing it up, but I've tried this several times now and have had the same problem. Sadly, it looks like a case of "you get what you pay for". I didn't pay much (the only consolation) and I didn't get much in return, which is a shame, 'cause I really wanted to love these nail polishes :(

Things That Made My Week A Good One :)

2011-03-20T16:26:00.001+00:00

Well .... there honestly isn't mush to write for this post!

I've had a **** week :(

Results really weren't what I was hoping for, and so far, no reply from my first choice university about changing courses.

On the plus side, however...

I have had a reply back from the other university that I asked to change courses, and they said yes (thank god!)

So it's all systems go on that front :)

It was also mum's birthday this week, and the present I got her went down really well. I used the website bunches.co.uk to order some flowers, and with that came a little mini cake with a candle and a box of chocolates. It was delivered the day after I ordered it, and the flowers look lovely :)

How cute is that cake?!

So ja, all good there :)
I think the website is a really good one, I think I'll do a video recommending it for Mother's Day.

~ Anna

I can't wait until ...

2011-03-07T18:43:00.001+00:00

This week is quite a busy one.

On Thursday I have the dreaded exam results. Now, why is that going in this post?
Well, I'm thinking positively, so the exam results should be when I can figure out what I need in the June exams to get the grades I need to get into my university course.
Even if the news isn't so great, then at least I will be able to plan the amount of revision I need to do.

And of course, if I do well, I'm sure I'll be in line for a little shopping trip.

I'm also waiting for an important email from my selected universities. I originally applied to do Law, because I wanted to be a barrister.
After a very, very long time thinking things over, I've decided the legal profession is not for me. So I've sent an email to the universities I applied to, asking to transfer over to English Literature with Creative Writing.

I have no idea what I'll do with it, but I know I like and am pretty good at writing, and know I would love a course that allowed me to really experiement with different styles of writing. I'm the kind of person who likes some direction before doing something. I could write all the time at home, but I think having a structured course to support me would be a very big help.

So, they're the major things for this week :)
~ Anna