Southsea's little gem

Albert Road is full of vintage boutiques, street wear shops and tasty mexican and pub grub restaurants; it is a street in Portsmouth full of hidden wonders and Southsea Gallery is one of them. 

Before the storm hit us with full force this evening, I took a wonder into the gallery. The shop's shelves are full of Portsmouth inspired photography for the locals of Pompey as well cute vintage film posters and typography prints. 

I will definitely be re-visiting to purchase some photo's for myself. Take a look at their website, you can purchase on-line too. Southsea Gallery also offer digital printing service, photo's on canvas and photo restoration. 

Maybelline goodies...

So, I had these Maybelline freebies in my goody bag at London Fashion Weekend and I thought I'd get experimenting to maybe find a new make-up look that differs from the everyday natural style I usually go for. Maybelline has never been my first choice, but honestly these products are great- perhaps my make-up bag is in need of a make-over.

Colossal volume, electric blue mascara
Great lash, very black mascara
906 Hot plum, Colour sensational lipstick
186 Fuchshia fever, Colour show neons nail varnish
210 Red grained, Colour show vintage leather nail varnish
Master smoky, smoky black, shadow pencil
Brow drama, dark brown, sculpting brow mascara

I absolutely love and recommend the smokey eye pencil. Unlike other 'smokey eye' products I've tried, I still couldn't get it right, forever looking like I had black eyes- the eye shadow always ended up too dark and never subtle. Where as you can truly 'master the smokey eye' quick and easy. Perfect for a quick fix. 

If you're really looking to make a statement and rock the pretty in pink trend that is everywhere on the catwalk at the moment, then this pink lippy is the one you need. Moisturising, glossy, with staying power to wow all night, you can spruce up a day time outfit or add an extra bit of glamour to your going-out look.

My other favourite from my box of goodies is the vintage leather, tomato red nail varnish. It has a great matte effect and genuinely drys really quick. However the matte effect does wear off after a day or two, but the colour is still vibrant.