I'm currently trying to keep my nails in perfect condition as I'm awaiting a new A England collection and need them long and beautiful to show off the swatches. My main way of doing this is to use lots of Bliss Kiss nail oil on them (check out my review here) and I've been meaning … Continue reading How to: refill your Bliss Kiss nail oil pen
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In Robe and Stripes
Happy New Year to everyone! Let's kick this off with the first nail post of the year. This is the design I went for over New Year's Eve although I didn't get a chance to do clean up properly as I was getting shoved out the door by my boyfriend. I wouldn't mind but we … Continue reading In Robe and Stripes
How to paint your nails
Painting your nails. Easy right? We all know how to do it. Or do we? As long as it looks ok when done that's the main thing but there are better techniques that will help your manicure look better and last longer. Read on to find out what you should be doing. As part of … Continue reading How to paint your nails
31 Day Challenge #31dc2015 – The Finale
*Collapses on floor and whimpers* Well I did it. I completed the 31 day challenge. Towards the end I didn't so much as want to look at nail polish anymore. I was so happy to be getting to the end and having a while of not having to do art, I could maybe even just … Continue reading 31 Day Challenge #31dc2015 – The Finale
Swirly Glitter
I had a very glittery phase about a month ago. This was probably the peak of it. I wanted all the glitter so I put all the glitter on. It was very distracting and made me very happy at work! I was also quite impressed with the swirls I did and particularly as I think … Continue reading Swirly Glitter
Saint George Bunting
Happy Saint George's Day! I probably should have had this tutorial up before today so you could all sport this design today but... well never mind. Really pleased with how it turned out and I'm sure this design could be adapted for lots of holidays and festivals. I also feel I should have put more … Continue reading Saint George Bunting
Hair Reborn
I know, strange title. This was inspired by a new hairstyle I chose for my character on Final Fantasy: A Realm Reborn so it does make sense, honest. It's a sort of mini tutorial as well on striping tape - mini because I didn't really take any step by step pictures, just one part way … Continue reading Hair Reborn
Urban Dawn
It's reached that time of year where I get to see the sun rise while I walk to work and set as I walk home. I may hate living in a large town but I must admit we get some beautiful colours in the sky and that's what inspired this lovely gradient. I also … Continue reading Urban Dawn