Showing posts with label nail art. Show all posts
Showing posts with label nail art. Show all posts

The new french...

 Hey all, sorry I haven't posted in a while, Windows 7 decided to update my laptop and now my wireless refuses to work. It still isn't working but luckily I can run the net through my phone. Hope it starts working again soon.

Anyway.... after watching Lisa Eldridge's latest vid on the new french mani, I just had to have a go. Check the vid HERE . The idea is, is that you paint your tip around the nail rather than across it, which is good for those with shorter nails as it gives the illusion that they are longer.

I kind of adapted my mani for my nail shape as they are naturally pretty square, but if you go for a more oval shape, this mani will definitely be a doddle.

The colours I opted for were Nude Beige and Purple Rain, both from Models own

I must say I am loving the new french, I may try this out with a matte tip next.

Also for those that don't know, I have set up a facebook page here so go check it out and click like if you want to be in the know about my up and coming competition, general chit chat and dry humoured ramblings. Also if you have any questions, there would be the place to ask.

Also for those of you that have a spare min and would like to make my day, you can also vote for me in the cosmo blog awards ( big pink button in the side bar) under beauty and then established blogger.

Also a big thank you to everyone that follows my blog, I recently passed the 2000 mark, another little milestone in my eyes so cyber hugs to you all ..x

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Ring Finger Mani

The ring finger mani.... simple yet effective!

With any variation your imagination desires this little mani is the talk of the town. Just paint your nails as usual and select a different colour for your ring finger.

I have used black for my nails and Barry M Peach Melba for my ring finger.

So whether your saying "up yours" to someone you hate, trying to drop your man a heavy hint, why not do it in style..... Or maybe your just like me and you like something that's a little bit different. Either way the world is your oyster with this one.

Happy painting!

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Ooh Stripey....

Whilst browsing the net for some nail art inspiration, I came across some rather retro looking stripey nail action. Of course I gave it ago, even if its not the best practice makes perfect.

My base colour is the H&M polish from my previous post. Then you simply paint the white where you want it, followed by the black lines and your done.

Hope I have inspired a few nail art lovers out there....

Tip: For those that don't own a black nail art pen, just use a black liquid eyeliner, it works just as well.

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Half Moon...


Whenever I'm bored I find myself breaking out the nail art pen. I have always wanted to attempt the half moon shizzle, and for a first attempt I think I did a mighty good job. Right up close they may not look perfect but from normal eye distance they look rather amaze if I do say so myself lol.

Are any of you loving half moons...

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Polka Dotting...



Hey ladies.... So I'm not dead -_-

I have just been so busy I haven't had the chance to fit blogging in. So much so I actually tweeted today that I was going to take a little break away from it. But whilst I was chilling out on the sofa playing with my nails, I decided to take a few snaps as I knew it would be something you would (hopefully) like.

With a little help from Barry M white, Models Own Nude Beige and a sewing pin I went polka dot crazy.

Its really easy to do, just paint your nails as normal load up your sewing pin and dollop.

I think I'm going to do a pastel base next, its all the rage darlings......

p.s I will be trying to update as much as I can, but please bare with me if I don't. If you begin to miss me so much you cant cope anymore, you can always follow my antics HERE

Until next time .... *blows kiss*

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Black On Black....

I recently purchased a couple matte polishes from Avon, one being the matte black. I decided to do a simple french manicure using the matte black as the base and a normal black for the tip, you could easily paint on the tip using a clear varnish, but I didn't have one to hand that was super glossy. Its the first time I have painted my nails with a matte polish and I really like it, I cant believe I left it so long to jump on the matte wagon.

I really love the look of it and in reality it looks ten times better. I think next time I do this I will go for black leopard print instead.

Are any of you loving mattes at the moment?

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Check Mate- Nail Art

Just a quick post for you ladies featuring Barry M Raspberry. I forgot I had this baby tucked away *slaps wrist*

I decided to have a little play around with my nail art pen on one of my nails, and came up with this cute checker board effect....

How I achieved the look...

I first painted my nails with the Barry M polish

I then painted 4 black lines down and 6 across (you can also use black liquid liner if you haven't got a nail art pen)

Finally I filled in each square alternately in black

Simples.......

I think I'm loving nail art on one finger at the moment, whats your favourite pattern?

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