Models Own Bottleshop!

  While I try to avoid stereotypes there are times when I cannot help but fall into the generalization of a typical girly-girl. I am one of those girls who can spend hours upon hours shopping. In my opinion, heels will always make an outfit look better and I absolutely adore being pampered at a spa. I believe that you can turn putting make-up on into a work of art. And nail polish is an essential!   It is this girly-girl side of me that perked up with excitement when my colleagues at The Amazing Blog informed me about the launching of the new Models Own Bottleshop which combines my love of shopping with nail polish!

Nail polish is truly one of my favourite accessories and I feel naked and bare when my hands and toes are not painted. I often enjoy painting my nails myself and am constantly changing the colour. Sometimes I coordinate my nails with the weather, my mood, or in extreme cases even my outfit! As a result I have accumulated quite a large amount of nail polishes of varying colours. But I always find myself itching for a new nail polish. Whenever I get bored of my current polish, I tend to check out those offered by Models Own because they always have a great and unique collection of colours.

In addition to their wonderful selection, I love the quality of the nail polish that Models Own offers.  It is no surprise to me that Models Own attracts celebrity clients such as Jessie J, Nicola Roberts, and Alexa Chung and is one of the fastest growing cosmetic brands. Their polishes are very affordable and easy to apply. They also last longer than any other polish I’ve tried. Whenever I use their nail polishes I often receive compliments and people question if I've had a professional manicure.

I could not be more excited about the opening of the Models Own Bottleshop on April 2^nd at Westfield London, Shepherds Bush.  The shop will be conveniently located in front of Top Shop, Apple, and Zara. It will contain a selection of over 200 different nail polishes. This will be the first time that the entire Models Own Collection will be available in one location. This is basically a nail polish lover’s dream come true!

If that is not enough to catch your attention (even though I don’t know how that’s possible) I am sure that the eccentric shape of the shop will. Models Own has decided that their shop in Westfield London, Shepherds Bush will take the form of their product. That’s right...the shop will be shaped like a bottle of nail polish! With this shop, Models Own’s creativity proves to stand alone amongst their competitors. Models Own is a one of a kind company which offers a whole new innovative shopping experience with this shop; one that I personally can NOT wait to enjoy. Make sure to head to Westfield London, Shepherds Bush on April 2^nd and purchase your own bottles of Models Own nail polish while standing in one large nail polish bottle!

Fresh Therapies

Here at the Amazing Blog HQ, we're a little bit obsessed with nails. On any given day one pair of hands might be adorned with leopard print nail wraps, another sporting a french manicure, a third donning short, square nails and a pillar-box red shade. However, having a fairly hands-on job, what with the typing, the answering of phones, and, of course, the handling of all our lovely samples, it's never long before said nails start to chip. Which, I'm sure most will agree, is never a good look!

Picking at chipping nail polish is oh-so-tempting, but it's a bad beauty habit that's easy to do without even realising it. Unfortunately, as with all bad habits it has consequences: weak, brittle nails in need of some serious TLC. And with the majority of nail-polish removers on the market being laden with man-made chemicals, dehydrated nails can often be an unhappy outcome for nail-junkies like ourselves.

Thankfully, the crew at The Amazing Blog recently stumbled across the answer to our prayers - Fresh Therapies Eden Natural Nail Polish Remover. Unlike many of its competitors, it does not damage the natural oil within nails which is the main cause for leaving them weak, dry and brittle. Full of natural ingredients and vegetable derivatives, Eden Natural Nail Polish Remover actually moisturises the nail and its surrounding cuticle and with a fragrant smell and no artificial acetones, there certainly won't be any lingering reminders of nail polish remover!

The Water Collection

Regular readers of this blog will know that here at Amazing PR we love quirky and unique products, especially when it comes to beauty. Whilst it seems that lately nearly every gimmick imaginable has been "done"  by Nail Polish brands, from magnetic nails to scented and cracked polishes, our latest discovery combines nail polish and an innovative new idea. SpaRitual’s new Water Collection for Spring is based on the ancient healing belief that colour has the physiological power to alter our mood and that numbers reveal our character traits. Fusing Colour Therapy and Numerology the Water Collection’s 6 new shades each have a Numerological Value and one of four Colour Suites that have been designed to highlight the power of our personality. Each shade also comes with their own fortune message based on the colour relating to its deeper meaning. Our favourites are “Undercurrent” a deep blue shade whose Numerological Value 1 denotes “independence” and “ambition” and “Hidden Reef” a shimmery Coral colour, perfect for the Summer and whose Numerological Value 8 represents “confidence” and “power”…perfect for those needing a boost before donning their bikini and hitting the beach!As with all of SpaRituals nail polishes, they are Vegan and 3-Free (free from DBP, Toluene, Formaldehyde).

As well as being committed to creating eco-friendly products and packaging, SpaRitual are constantly monitoring sustainability issues and strive to be on the cutting edge of environmental awareness. Appropriately, SpaRitual are donating 20% of the Water Collection’s proceeds to the charity Surge, a non-profit organisation that improves access to clean water for those in need. Surge are also dedicated to increasing public awareness of the global water crisis through education and investment in sustainable solution.

SpaRitual can be purchased from various salons and spas as well as online at www.feelunique.com and www.sparitual.co.uk.

Nail It!

Gone are the days when a French manicure was the height of sophistication and pillar-box red nails were considered daring; these days with snake skin manicures, nail wraps galore and new nail trends every season, having the latest ‘must have’ nails has become as important as carrying the latest designer handbag (not to mention a LOT more affordable). Nailgirls London was founded by former fashion editor Lynda-Louise Burrell and her sister Jo as a reaction to the nasty, toxic, nail wrecking polishes and salons that were saturating the beauty market. On her return from New York where weekly manicures were a must, Lynda and her sister noticed that London was seriously falling short on clean, affordable and friendly walk-in nail salons so set about creating the Nailgirls Spa to fill the void. The sisters also wanted to offer their own collection of nail polishes incorporating the very latest fashion colours hot off the catwalk as well as the classic hues that we all know and love. Nailgirls launch a new limited edition range to match the fashion catwalk collections each season; their unique shades were seen on the nails of a host of London Fashion Week shows last season including Erdem, Pringle and Hannah Marshall. What’s more all of the colours are free from any harmful chemicals (so no nasty odours), are not tested on animals are suitable for vegans and the packaging is recyclable. Talk about saintly!

Visit the website to see the full collection or pop into the Nailgirls Spa for a New Year's treat.

Instant Beauty

With the remaining five days between now and Christmas booked up with office parties, jovial drinks and Christmas shindigs a-plenty, never has it been more essential to add a bit of wow factor to your beauty regime. Forget the over-done smoky eyes and nude lips combo, steer clear of tan-line tide marks that have populated our TV screens throughout the duration of 2011 and indulge in one of the below beauty treats - sure to add a bit of je ne sais quoi to your festive finery!

If you're after a bit of fluttery flirting under the mistletoe make your eyes your best asset by dressing them up in the season’s ultimate beauty accessory: Nouveau Lashes' Ultimate Collection Mink Lashes.  Made from 100% pure Mink, there is no other strip lash on the market that can promise the result of these bold but elegant lashes which are sure to give your eyes serious impact and intrigue.

Want a flashy and eye-catching nail colour for holiday parties and New Years but without the hassle of a manicure?  Rebel Nails has come out with their 22 Carat Gold Nail Wraps which can be worn over natural, gel or acrylic nails of all shapes and sizes.  With a self-adhesive, these foils are easily applied and are a long-lasting alternative to the smudging and chipping of traditional polish.  Along with the 22 Carat Gold, Rebel Nails’ Line offers a variety of prints and colours, making these easy and sturdy nail applications a great option for any occasion. Nail set: £14.95. 

Avoid the bubblegum-flavoured smellies that have become a Christmas tradition and are laden with as many additives as a stocking full of sweets this year by treating yourself or a loved one to a fusion of goodness from Rhodes to Heaven.  Using only the best natural ingredients, their all natural collection makes a great Christmas gift for those that are conscious of what they put on their skin.  All products offer easy beauty solutions by combining the benefits of multiple products into one and are perfect for women on the go.  Wrapped in Rhodes to Heaven’s stylish little black Christmas gift bag, you can choose one or two of your favourite  products in convenient travel sizes. Prices start at £12.

In the middle of winter when we are bundled up and in layers of bulky clothing and miles away from any kind of tan, our skin begins to look and feel less than glamorous.  And with more and more people not wanting to use a chemical-based product to obtain a healthy-looking tan, Karora, one of Ireland's best-selling self-tanners, is now available in the UK, and is perfect for anyone after a bit of eco-chic. Their unique debut line offers an all-natural (and organic) alternative to the harsh ingredients in most fake tan products currently on the market.  Lacking synthetic colourings, parabens, and the unpleasant scent of artificial fragrances, Karora self-tan products produce and beautiful and long-lasting colour.  This season try Karora's wash off tan for an instant sunkissed glow without the chemicals!

And Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without adding a new fragrance to your collection. So brighten up any room with one of the lovely scents from Ineke’s sophisticated and unique selection.  Owner and creator Ineke Ruhland is one of a small number of classically trained perfumists in the world and she works intimately in her studio to create her careful selected scents that feature notes of lilac, magnolia, poeny, and other inspirations from her botanical garden.  Each scent comes in a beautiful bottle and lovely packaging  that tells its story through pictures, artwork and small snippets of verse. Scents: £80. Ineke fragrances are available to purchase from Living In Store online here.