23 January 2013

ABC Challenge: T is for Trumpet

While T may be for Trumpet I think these are saxophones.

Base Polish: Essence - Chic Reloaded
Stamping Polish: Ebalay - Rose Gold 004
Stamping Plate: Cheeky 030

31 Day Challenge: Inspired By Nature

I could have done something a lot more I think, but I just had to try out my new Cheeky stamping plates!

Stamping Polish: George @ Asda - Molton Metals Party Animal 05
Base Polish: Barry M - Blackberry (Gelly)
Stamping Plate: Cheeky 033

21 January 2013

31 Day Challenge: Merge

Merge or Melt was the challenge for today.


Polishes Used:
~ La Femme - Ultra Gold 135
~ La Femme - Chic 10
~ ELF - Purple Dream

20 January 2013

Stamping on Sunday: Accent Nail

This is what I ended up doing for the challenge today...

Base Polish: La Femme - Chic 10
Stamping Polish: ELF - Black
Stamping Plate: Bundle Monster 310

Swatch: Leighton Denny - Razzmatazz

 

Opaque in three coats, the finish is matte and does have a slight texture (left photo). The photo on the right is with one coat of thick top coat which almost makes the polish come to life.

£11 - 12ml

19 January 2013

Swatch: A England - Jane Eyre (Gothic Beauties)

A England Jane Eyre Swatch


This is two coats, a blackened glass flecked burgundy polish. From the Gothic Beauty collection.

18 January 2013

31 Day Challenge: Oldest Untried

Barry M Burgundy Croc Effect


ABC Challenge: S is for Stars

Base Polish: La Femme - Grey Cream
Stamping Polish: W7 - Black
Stamping Plate: Cheeky 56

17 January 2013

31 Day Challenge: New Technique

This is a new technique to me, it was done using a fan brush. A little bit messy but it seemed to blend the three colours quite well. I am sure with practice this could look so much better.

Base Polish: Sally Hansen - Dorien Grey
Rainbow Polishes: Eyeko - Saucy Polish, ELF - Fire Coral, Collection 2000 - Sherbet Lemon

15 January 2013

31 Day Challenge: Watercolour Nails

I've never tried to do watercolour nails before but it was surprisingly easy! I should have done it over a white base rather than a beige.

ELF - Nude
Ciaté - Mistress
Miss Sporty - Pop Fiction
China Glaze - Grape Pop

14 January 2013

13 January 2013

31 Day Challenge: Cheer Yourself Up

Base Polish: Ciaté - Big Yellow Taxi
Stamping Polish: W7 - Black
Stamping Plate: Bundle Monster - 304

12 January 2013

31 Day Challenge: Tape Mani

These are some fishtail nails with the striping tape.


Polishes Used:
Barry M - Prickly Pear (gelly)
Color Club - Pucci-licious
China Glaze - Grape Pop
Barry M - Dusky Mauve
Barry M - Indigo
Barry M - Blackberry (gelly)
Stargazer - 161
OPI - Honk If You Love OPI