Nail Art

A recent challenge on the NPQ community was based on the launch of Louboutin’s own nail polish brand. Now although I’m not averse to some more expensive polishes, it was …
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This week’s challenge over on the Nail Polish Queens community on G+ is lightning! Here’s my contribution. I’m also watching the Commonwealth Games closing ceremony so this mani didn’t get …
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I’ve been in awe of Blogenbeaute’s tutorial for beach nails for a long time, even if her sunbathing people and speedboat are photoshopped! But the depth she creates with the …
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This design has been a long time in the making. Not just creating it on my nails (it took a few hours) but since …
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I was lucky enough to receive my first ever indie varnishes from the lovely Creatinails – two bottles from a Dutch maker called Lekker Lacquer. 

For this mani I chose …
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I wanted a mani that was bright, summery and quick. So no neons with a white base coat this time! 

I saw a video of Madeline Poole doing Sharmadean Reid’s …
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Before my self-imposed no-buy started, this new Orly neon was one of my last purchases. It’s a bright, highlighter yellow which leans ever so slightly green in my eyes. 

I …
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A Cath Kidston style mani today using some classic colours. I couldn’t decide between dots and stripes so did both!

Chanel Nouvelle Vague Graffiti Nails Ice White Barry M Gelly …
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Being on holiday, I thought I’d take the opportunity to do my nails outside on a warm, sunny day with a slight breeze. BIG MISTAKE. 

Polish does not like a …
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Unless you’ve been living under a rock or somewhere without mobile phone signal, you’ve probably noticed that the World Cup started this week. 

I’m no great football fan but I’m …
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