Movember - Charity Support

So last month was Breast Cancer awareness month and I did a nice little set of nails for that, I thought it was only fair to continue my support. As November is also known as 'Movember' for the raising awareness of Mens Health - specifically prostate and testicular cancer.

Here's me sportin' a Mo..

I know, I know. I carry it well!

Anyway - I decided to rep to the Mo on my nails as I am incapable (thank god) of growing one on my face!

I wanted to go for a nice bright background that was going to get them noticed! The lil' tashes are actually small stickers - No way could I hand paint 10 perfect Mos! Sticking them on with tweezers was enough of a challenge, thank ya very much!

Are you supporting Movember?

Betelgeuse, Betelgeuse, Betelgeuse!!

So you know I made a nice little order from Models Own a few weeks back..? Well I ordered the Mini Beetlejuice Collection. I'd not really looked over the little guys but last night I wanted something nice but that wasn't going to take me forever to do!

I decided on 'Pinky Brown'. As I hadn't used it yet, I thought I'd be a good time to try. Well..from the first nail I was INSTANTLY in love! The first coat didn't quite give full coverage, but 2 was perfect. It looks a metallic purple but under the light it picks up hints of brown (hence the name, but I'd say it's more purple than pink!). I can't even describe it. It's just beautiful! Take a look...

These pictures show 2 coats of Models Own Pinky Brown with one top coat of Out the Door.

I tried my hardest to capture my nails in different lights to try and get the mixture of colours across. It's such a beautiful polish that it's gone right up there in my favourites! It's ideal for Christmas, too! Now I'm excited to try to out the other polishes in the Beetlejuice Collection!

Have you used any Models Own polishes? Which ones do you love?

Radioactive Monster Polka Dots

I really wanted to do my nails but had a complete mind blank with what pattern to do, so I went for good ole' polka dots - always a winner!

I went for some colours that were nice and bright and ones that would clash! I'm loving clashing colours at the moment so why not!

The only place I could capture the extreme brightness was against a white background! The were almost too much to look at - I LOVED IT!

I used Charlotte Russe 'Neon Pop' in Mint Green (another holiday bargain) with China Glaze Flip Flop Fantasy for the polka dots. Coated in 'Out the Door' Top coat and voila! My radioactive nails.

What do you think? Do you like the clash or is it a bit too much for you?

Breast Cancer Awareness Month - Supporting SweetJellyBean

This post is dedicated to the brilliant SweetJellyBean.

She's currently running a campaign for Breast Cancer Awareness and will continue all throughout October.

If you'd also like to get involved head then click here. Her post gives some brilliant tips on what you should be looking for and why it is so important - I hope you can all spare just a few minutes to give it a read! You an also grab a banner which can be seen over there >> to help link people to her post.

 

As I am fully supporting her, I decided to base my next set of nails on the campaign. These nails were designed for SweetJellyBean but I would love to share them with you too! :)

They're super simple but cute and so effective. I've already had quite a few people comment on them and ask 'why?' to which I can tell them about the campaign throughout October. 

Are you doing anything for Breast Cancer Awareness Month?  

Pretty in Pink with Glitter Gradient

I have a load of new polishes which I've had for ages but never actually used so I've made it my mission to change that!

Today's nails are created using Rimmel Fancy Fuschia, Barry M Silver Glitter Limited Edition and Barry M Hologram 118.

I started off with a single coat of Fancy Fuschia before applying a second, thicker coat. I love Rimmel nail polishes because not only are the brushes nice and far and cover all the nail, but they always seem to dry with a nice smooth finish!

Once the second coat had dried, I then used Barry M Silver Glitter around the bottom of my nails, going about half way up. I wanted this to look like sprinkled glitter so tried not to make it even or matching on each nail. I then used a cocktail stick on with the Barry M Hologram 118 and picked out individual gems to scatter over the glitter to give it a bit more 'oomph!'

I then sealed it with a top coat out 'Out the Door' which is the best top coat I have ever, ever, EVER used!

I love this design. I feel all magical and princess like! Amazing how a simple design can work so well, ey?!

The Brighter, the Better!

OK so I think i have posted enough of my old pictures, after this post they will be live, up to date photos with step by steps! Yay me.
Anyway, my last archive post is quite a plain and simple one. It is Barry M Neon Pink with Barry M Hexagon glitter.

Now I LOVE this polish just because of how bright it is - the picture doesn't really do it justice so I'll have to swatch it again another time..!
Although, with neon colours I found them so watery meaning you need loads of coats and I'm far to impatient for that so I tend to first do a layer of white polish, let that dry and then apply the neon colour. I only need two coats max and it is a bright as you'll get it!!  Give it a go - it makes a massive difference! :)
xoxo

Pinky Polka Dot

So I startedwith just pink, then pink with white polka dots and accent finger, then every other nail reversed polish which I decided on..

I love this design - so simple but effective! Ignore my god awful acrylic nails growing out! I'm off on holiday in just over 2 weeks so I'm trying as hard as I can to wait until the day before to get a new set but it's killing me! My nails just seem to dry out so quick - anyone got a remedy for hang nails?! Mine RUIN my photos - boo!!!
xoxo

I'm a Glittery Leopard

So I got a new Rimmel yellow polish in the sale for £2 and with it being Summer, I really fancied using it! I kinda have to think of a design for my thumb because my stamps aren't wide enough to cover the whole nail so it always looks a bit tacky so voila! Instead we shall we a glittery leopard..

I used a gold glitter that came in a Frontcover set on the thumb and ring finger and then used a cocktail stick to dot glitter in and around the leopard spots!

xoxo

Essie.. I'm in LOVE!

So in an earlier post I spoke about Essie Shine of The Times. Now I wanted this polish for a while and finally managed to nab myself a bottle and all I can say is it was worth the wait!!!! I instantly fell in love. It takes a regular boring mani to something magical!

You can see where the light catches the nails what it does. You get a whole spectrum of colours dancing across your nails! And what's better is if you put it over different colours then it looks different everytime! It picks up off the base colour. It really is gorgeous so I suggest you get some ASAP! xoxo

 

Pink AND Bows..What More Could You Want?

I felt kinda plain so just deicded to go for a Rimmel baby pink polish but using Essie Shine of The Times over it to give it a little somethin' somethin'! (Essie post to follow...!). I'd also just brought a load of 3D glittery bows off eBay so decided to try them out.

Sorry - picture quality is a bit rubbish! I think I'll start using my camera instead of my iPhone! Anyway, I wasn't too sure if I liked these or not! I think having a massive 3D bow was a bit strange but they did grow on me, except when I caught the bow in my leggings...yeah, OUCH! I think they look super cute but I would only do these again for an occasion. I held them in place with a small ball of acrylic underneath which also made taking the bow off really easy!

Have you have any 3D nail art? How did you find it?
xoxo

Kisses..

Slightly bored of all the usual things I do so tried using one stamp several times on one nail.. At first I didn't like the result but had no time to redo them so I was stuck with them! But they grew on me and I think I'd do it again but try different colours.. Using Barry M Pink Flamingo with Barry M Silver Foil to stamp! I must always use the foil - it stamps so nice!!!

What stamping techniques do you use?
xoxo