SALE: Motel Rocks

Hi All!!

I thought I would do a post to let you all know that Motel Rocks currently have a 70% sale going on with selected items! So if you are a big fan of the brand like me, I suggest you take a peak over there now and snap up some items.

Check out my favs in the sale...

I might purchase one of these myself, for no particular event but come on lets be real do I ever really need an event for a reason to buy something new? Haha no! I have also noticed the new season styles on the site and I adore a couple of dresses in that section too! I love dresses a bit too much I think!!

Doma-Nikki....x

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Fancy attending a Birmingham Bloggers meet up??

Hi All!!

So this post is long overdue but i'm finally getting around to doing it. Now I have noticed so many bloggers meet ups across the country but not see any for the West Midlands.

Myself along with Sadie over at Butterfly Wings and Cara over at Cara - Nail Technician have come together to bring you a date to all meet up and go for tea, coffee or whatever we feel like and have a good old blog gossip! Also means we can have a little shopping spree, might be good to help each other out with Christmas shopping too.

So if you are interesting in meeting up then leave a comment or send me a quick email. The details are as follows...

Venue: Birmingham City Centre

Date: Sunday 13th November

Time: 1pm

I think it'll be fun to do this, so please let me know!

Doma-Nikki...x

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Outfit Inspiration

Hi All!!

One of this seasons trend is Polka dots and I wanted to create an outfit with this in mind for you all. All of the items used are from River Island and I think it's a lovely outfit for anything such as a fashionable day at the office or something for formal such as a Christening.

Take a peak.....

What are your thoughts?

Doma-Nikki...x

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Makeup Mondays With Mario: Don't Make Me Matte

Celebrity makeup artist Mario Dedivanovic is answering your burning beauty questions!!! Every Monday, he will answer a beauty/skin care question as part of a weekly column on Spoiled Pretty, Makeup Mondays with Mario.

Hi Mario,

I have really dry skin so I am not really a fan of matte foundations. I always use foundations that give me a radiant, dewy glow - however every time I set my foundation with my compact powder, I lose my glow and my skin gets matte and dull. It looks dry all over again which makes me not want to set my foundation. Is there a way I can set everything without losing the glow?

Ashley

Ashley,

The reason you're looking matte and probably muddy is because you're using a compact powder to set your foundation! You should always set your base using loose powder.

Pressed powders usually have too much coverage to use over a foundation, not to mention all the additional ingredients that are used to make the powder into a pressed compact. They're great for touchups throughout the day or for areas that need more coverage.

Try setting your makeup with a loose powder. They come in translucent and even light reflecting formulas so your skin will maintain the glow. I prefer using a velour puff to apply the powder evenly and set your foundation.

Thanks for visiting Makeup Mondays with Mario!

xo,

Mario

Got a question for Mario? Email your makeup and skin care queries to spoiledprettyquestions@gmail.com, and check back next Monday to read Mario's expert advice!

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Chanel Coco Blue and OPI Crown Me Already!

After weeks of sporting a chipped-up, raggedy-ass-looking mani because I was too busy to get my nails did, I finally found some time to do them myself. Peep my new polish...

I started with a coat of Zoya Get Even (to create a smooth surface) and a coat of Zoya Anchor base coat. Then I applied two coats of Coco Blue, from the Les Jeans De CHANEL collection. Once Coco Blue dried, I layered OPI's Crown Me Already! (from the Miss Universe collection) - a mix of sparkly microglitter and larger glitter pieces. Finally, I sealed the deal with Zoya Armor topcoat.

Glitterrific, no?

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Audrey Brooke Leopard Satchel from DSW

I am so excited about my new handbag, Audrey Brooke's Leopard Satchel, that I couldn't keep this fabulous find to myself. The photo doesn't do this bag justice, so I shot a video to highlight its prettiness.


Besides being extremely cute (doesn't it look designer?), well made and roomy, it was also crazy affordable. I would value this bag at about $200-250, but I snagged it for less than $100. It's on sale at DSW for $129.95, but if you buy it online, you can use coupon codes to get a great deal. The awesome thing about DSW.com is that you can combine codes. By combining some random codes I researched online and cashing in some coupons I received as a DSW Rewards member (sign up...it's free!), I saved $30 and got free shipping. Here are some codes to get you started:

SHOPTIME: Spend $74 get $15 off, spend $149 get $30 off,spend $199 get $50 off [Expires 10/17]

SHIPR: Free standard shipping on purchases of $35+ [Exp.06/20/12 - Valid only for logged-in DSW Rewards members]

The Leopard Satchel is also available with camel leather. If this bag is a bit big for you, Audrey Brooke has a similar, smaller Leopard Cross Body Bag. And with all the cash you're saving, you might want to snatch up a matching wallet.

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Help: Choosing a Mask??

Hi All!!

I have been invited to a friends 21st Birthday Party next month which I am really excited for as it will be a Masquerade theme. I actually had the same theme from my own 21st birthday so it will bring back memories for me!

However I have a problem, I don't know which mask to order?!! Firstly this is what I will be wearing, the sparkly heels my colleague's gave me a voucher for.....

New Aqua dress I purchased in the 80% off sale....



So I kinda what a silver mask to match the heels and I really don't mind if it's on a stick or has to be tied around my head. These are my options...

Which mask do you prefer?

Doma-Nikki...x

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