Fancy French Manicure

Hi everyone,

So today's design actually matches an outfit I wore to family event on the weekend. It was actually the first time I've worn and Indian outfit since October so I could wait to dress up again! So of course the biggest task was decided what to do on my nails (as well as hair and makeup!)! I opted for a simple design as my outfit was quite simple as well. Here's what I came up with:

I used No7 Vivid Violet and No7 Hot to Trot

Geometric Gradient

Hi everyone, 

So for today's design I decided to use my newest HyperGel, Blue Glint! - I just can't get enough of the HyperGels at the moment! The HyperGels are actually really good to create gradients with, so with that in mind I decided to create some all Models Own nail art!

Here's what I came up with:

I used Models Own HyperGel Turquoise Gloss, Models Own HyperGel Blue Glint, Models Own HyperGel Purple Glare and Models Own Nail Art Pen in White

Geometric Mix & Match

Hi everyone,

So today I thought I'd show some nails I wore for an interview a few weeks ago. 
I was so excited for this interview - I couldn't believe my luck! But when I sat down to create a design I had some sort of mental block! I hadn't painted my nails for so long so I guess all creative thoughts had vanished whilst I was revising! I eventually came up with this design. I have to be honest, at first I didn't like it, I even emailed the girls from Dahlia Nails to ask their opinion! 
Sadly I didn't get the job, but the more I wore the design, the more I liked it! It gave me a chance to experiment, and I'm happy with the end result. Those of you who follow me on instagram have probably seen a little preview of this design already! 
Anyway, enough about me, here's the design:

I used Models Own Grape Juice, Models Own Blueberry Muffin, Models Own Apple Juice, Models Own Banger, Models Own Roman Candle, Models Own Rocket, Models Own Catherine Wheel and Models Own Nail Art Pen in Black. 

Polish Party: Inspired By another Party Member

Hi everyone,
So Aprils prompt for the Polish Party is Inspired by another Polish Party Member. This prompt has been on nominated a couple of times now (each month be vote for a design) and this month it won the vote. As soon as I saw this I knew I couldn't miss this prompt out, so I took a little break from revision to do some nail art! I knew exactly which member I was going to choose too: Emily from Nailsxo. 

Emily creates really great designs and has recently started to do tutorials too. I decided to follow her Framed/Border Nail Art tutorial (see it here).
Here's my recreation following Emily's tutorial:

I used Barry M Gelly Guava and Barry M Matt White

The Lacquer Legion: Glam

Hi everyone,

So like I said in my Blogging Break post I'd still take part in The Lacquer Legion and the Polish Party. When I saw the prompt for this months Lacquer Legion I knew I had to take part! This months Lacquer Legion theme is Glam!

As soon as I saw the theme I knew exactly what design I wanted to do.

Freehand Half Moons

Hi everyone,

Looking back through my last few designs I've realised I've been using turquoise a lot! I think it's slowly becoming my new favourite nail polish colour, I think I love it almost as much as purple! 

Anyway, continuing with turquoise/green nails, I thought I'd have a go at doing half moon nails again. Half moons are such a simple design but are so elegant. The last time I tried this design I used hole reinforces to get the moon shape (see the post here), but as promised I said I would try this design freehand.

Here is the outcome:

I used Max Factor Cool Jade and Rimmel I Love Lasting Finish Your Majesty.

The Lacquer Legion: Reinvention

Hi everyone, 
I've decided to take part in the challenge organised by the Lacquer Legion (click here to find out more). It was created by Sarah (Chalkboard Nails), Sammy (The Nailasaurus), Rebecca (Rebecca Likes Nails) and Leslie (Work/Play/Polish). 
The idea is that once a month, they will give a prompt, and on the chosen day everyone will post their interpretations of the prompt.

I personally think this is a great idea as it is a less intense way of doing a nail art challenge, which isn't continuous like the 31 Day Challenge.

This months theme is Reinvention. This was a pretty hard prompt, but I had a rough idea of what I wanted to do, here's what I came up with:

Delicate Flowers

Hi everyone,

So as part of my Blogging resolutions, I said I was going do more nail art on metallic bases. For this design I used my favourite metallic nail polish: Models Own Purple Pearl. It's the perfect purple and it's so shiny!

For my design, I followed this tutorial from AJ at Nail Lacquer UK. As soon as she put this tutorial up I knew that I had to try it. If you haven't heard of AJ she is a British Blogger who creates the most amazing nail art! Her freehand is so detailed and she also makes her own indie nail polishes which are available on her Esty Shop .

Here's is my design:

I used Models Own Purple Pearl, Barry M Blueberry Ice Cream, LA Colors Art Deco Nail Striper in White, LA Colors Art Deco Nail Striper in Black and LA Colors Art Deco Nail Striper in Teal Glitter

Christmas Skittle

Hi everyone,

It's 2 day's 'till Christmas! I'm so excited!

Anyway, today I'm going to show you the nails I will be wearing for Christmas day. I have so many different designs in mind, but in the end I decided to do a skittle mani - that way I can combine lots of different ideas! This is my first skittle mani, and I have to say I really like the idea of it!

Here's my design:

On my thumb I did a Christmas tree.

As you can probably tell, I used lots of different nail polishes to create this.