Summer party looks

I am honestly banging my head against the wall in regards to my summer wardrobe.  I have two work Christmas parties. A myriad of family Christmas events.  A concert.  Two weddings.  And a baptismn.  On top of a two week holiday.  One thing is for sure, well two.  Fake tan will play a major part and I will shop my wardrobe as much as possible.  Well, what remains that I didn't get rid of throughout the year.

On Tuesday I am going to a concert with my girlfriends.  I'll be honest and admit that I am not a concert goer.  I'm not one for ringing ears and crowds, but they somehow talked me into seeing JLo.

Nail polish-OPI On Collins Avenue, Lipstick-Maybelline Coral Crush (truly suits every complexion), Ring-Maria Maria Adjustable Pod Ring, Top-Witchery, Bandage skirt - Kookai (similar at Forever New), Clutch-Zara, Shoes-Christian Louboutin Decollete

For the work Christmas party (and at least one of the weddings) I have tracked down the very last knee length version of this dress in a raspberry pink.  I'm thinking a nude peeptoe pump or wedge, more fake tan and nude/bronze make up and accessories.  

I am really into bright nails and lips this season.  A cheap and wonderful way to update any look over the party season. OPI Cajun Shrimp should be in every beauty cupboard.

OPI The Muppets collection... Designer de Better

I've completely and unexpectedly fallen in love with this polish. It's one of the easiest polishes to apply - it dries very quickly and stays put for days.

It's a little bit more OTT than I'm used to (I'm a Bubble Bath girl at heart) but I'm enjoying the playfulness. Summer has decided to stay so a little bit of sparkle compliments it just fine.

New OPI goodness

I received a new 6-pack of goodness from 8ty8beauty this week.  Don't you love receiving packages?  I find it more exciting than walking into a store and coming out with a paper bag.

5 new colours and a base coat arrived.  Isn't it amazing that 6 colours, plus extremely expensive postage equals 2.5 polishes at David Jones?

From left to right:

• OPI - Bullish on OPI - a red/very very dark pink/clay colour.  No shimmer.
• OPI - OPI On Collins Ave - a really bright red/orangey colour. No shimmer.
• OPI - Lincoln Park After Dark (matte version) - a very very deep purple.  An OPI classic.  This one is ultra matte.  Only one coat required.
• Orly - OMG - the perfect bright pink. No shimmer.
• OPI - A Oui Bit Of Red - bright red with a shimmer.

OPI does amazing reds.  The best, easiest to apply, true red, without shimmer is Big Apple Red.