Lacquer Legion - Yummy

Hi everyone,

So today I'm taking part in this months Lacquer Legion Challenge. It's been a while since I've taken part in the Lacquer Legion, things have just got on top of me and I've been very unorganised to say the least.

Anyway so this months theme is Yummy, and for this design the first thing that came into my mind was dessert, but instead I decided to go for something different!

31DC2014 Day 28: Inspired by a Flag

Hi everyone,
So for today's theme inspired by a flag I decided to represent 4 different countries on my nails, all of which mean something to me.

I used Fing'rs Heart 2 Art The Boys in Blue, La Colors Art Deco Nail Striper in White, Avon Nailwear Pro+ in Real Red, NYC High Line Green, Nails Inc Atomic, Sinful Colors Snow Me White, Avon Nailwear Pro + Licorice, Models Own Nail Art Pen in Yellow

31DC2014 Day 23: Inspired by a Movie

Hi everyone,

So today's theme is Inspired by a Film (or should I say movie). I decided to do some nail art representing one of my favourite films from the last few years: Pitch Perfect. It's such a funny film and one you can watch countless times and still love. 
Here's my design:

I used No7 Stand Back, No7 So Simple, Models Own Nail Art Pen in yellow, Models Own nail art pen in blue, Models Own nail art pen in white, Max Factor Diva Violet, Barry M Gelly coconut and Rimmel Lycra Pro Aqua Cool, Models Own Purple Pearl and NYC Ink Stain

31DC2014 Day 22: Inspired by a Song

Hi everyone,

So today's theme is 'Inspired by a song'. Personally I love music, I'm always listening to it in the house, when I go to town, wherever I am music is always on (when possible!). However for some reason I struggled with this theme but in the end I decided to take a big risk.

So some of you may know that I am a Hindu and my family are originally from India. I love Bollywood films and the songs are always so glamorous and colourful. Therefore instead of an English song I decided to show parts of a song from one of my favourite Bollywood films from last year: Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela - modern day version of Romeo and Juliet with a Bollywood twist (You can see the trailer here). Another thing I love about this film is that it is set in Gujrat (an Indian state where my family is from). 

Anyway enough about the film and onto the song!

Here is my design:

I used Avon Nailwear Pro + in Real Red, Avon Nailwear Pro + in Licorice, Barry M Gelly Coconut, NYC High Line Green, Revlon Gold Coin, LA Colors Art Deco Nail Striper in Gold, Models Own Peacock Green and Models Own Nail Art Pen in Yellow

31DC2014 Day 12: Stripes

Hi everyone,
So for day 12 of the 31 Day Nail Art Challenge the theme is stripes. I decided to freehand the stripes as I couldn't face the hassle of striping tape! - I think they turned out quite well to say I did them freehand.
Here is my design:

I used Avon Nailwear Pro Real Red, Rimmel I Love Last Lasting Finish in Sunshine, NYC High Line Green, No7 Stand Back and LA Colors Art Deco Nail Striper in White

31DC2014 Day 9: Rainbow

Hi everyone,
So for day 9 of the 31 Day Challenge the theme is Rainbow! I decided to create a striped gradient with a twist. Here is my design:

 I used Avon Nailwear Pro+ Real Red, Nails Inc Atomic, Rimmel I love lasting Finish Sunshine, NYC High Line Green, No7 Stand Back and Models Own HyperGel Purple Glare.

31DC 2014 Day 5: Blue

Hi everyone,
I was so sad to take off yesterday's design, I loved it too much - I think I'll have to recreate it sometime, but anyway let's get on with today's design! So for today's prompt blue, I decided to go for a geometric design. This design is pretty simple and easy to do, but I've never done it before so I thought I'd have a go! 

I used Barry M Blueberry Ice Cream, Barry M Gelly Guava and NYC Ink Stain

Mini Watermelon Nails

Hi everyone,
So first of all sorry it's been quiet on the blog for the last few days! I recently got a summer job - which I love - and things have just got so busy! I haven't had anytime to paint my nails recently and sadly I cannot wear nail polish at work either! 
Anyway today I have a day off and decided to create some summer nails. After seeing watermelon nails on Dahlia Nails, My Mint Nails, The Naily Mail, Nail Lacquer UK, The Nailasaurus & Roaring Nails' blogs I just knew I had to do my own version - they are just so cute!

Here's my design:

I used Ciate Ferris Wheel, NYC High Line Green, Barry M Coral, Barry M Nail Art Pen in White and Barry M Nail Art Pen in Black

The Lacquer Legion: Garden

Hi everyone,

So it's almost the end of the month which means Lacquer Legion time! This months theme is Garden! When I first saw this design I was completely uninspired. I know the obvious design is flowers, but I didn't want to do that, I wanted to do something different and push myself to create something unique. The design I have come up with is nothing like my usual style of designs, but it's why I like it even more!

Here's the design:

Polish Party: Spring

Hi everyone,

So this months Polish Party theme is Spring. Spring always reminds me of when I was in Primary School. My and my friends would always sit on the grass and make Daisy Chain bracelet's for each other, so I'd thought I'd incorporate daisies into my design. 

A couple of days ago I was contacted by Julep and asked to take part in their Spring Nail Art Contest! Julep has so many gorgeous nail polishes to choose from (see them here)! I've decided to put this design forward for the competition, however I wasn't able to use any Julep nail polishes because sadly they don't ship to the UK (fingers crossed they do soon though!).

This is also my entry for NailPolis' Spring Nail Art contest. If you like the design please vote for me here

 Here's what I came up with:

I used Rimmel Lycra Pro Aqua Cool, NYC High Line Green, Barry M Matt White and Models Own Nail Art Pen in Yellow

Models Own Rocket Swatch

*This nail polish was a competition prize

Hi everyone,

So today I thought I'd show you another swatch from Models Own's Fireworks collection.

Instead of showing you this collection over black like the majority of the swatches I have seen, I've decided to use a different base colour to show the versatility of the collection.

Today's nail polish is Models Own Rocket.

Rocket is available from the Models Own website, Boots and Superdrug for £5.00

Polish Party: January Blues

Hi everyone,

So a few days a go I joined a group of lovely ladies called the Polish Party! Once a month we will all post a nail art design to do with a particular theme we have chosen. This month's theme is January Blues! I wasn't sure what to do for this theme, but then I thought I'd combine two blue polishes I love - because nail polish can cheer anyone up! 

Here's what I came up with:

I used No7 Stand Out, NYC Ink Stain and Rimmel I Love Lasting Finish in Your Majesty

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. 

Snowman Nails Tutorial

Hi everyone,

Today I decided to do a tutorial for the Snowman Nails I created on Tuesday (you can see the post here).

Sky Scene Nails Tutorial

Hi everyone,

Today's tutorial is for the sky scene nails I created in the summer.

I really liked these nails and thought they turned out well.

You can see the original post here.

Slime Nails Tutorial

Hi everyone,

Happy Halloween!

To I thought I'd show you how I created the nails I showed you earlier today for Halloween. I think these nails are a really simple way to get into the Halloween spirit and are really versatile - instead of green nail polish, you could use red to make it look like blood is dripping down your nails!

You can see the original post here.

Rose Nails Tutorial

Hi everyone,

For my first tutorial I am going to show you how to create Rose Nails. (Read the post here).

These nails were really easy to do and I didn't use any specific nail art tools, so these are a great design to try out if you do not own any nail art tools.

Freehand Stripes

Hi everyone,

So today I thought I'd attempt freehand stripes. I've been putting this off for a while now, as I didn't think they'd turn out that well. Here's my design:

I used NYC Ink Stain, Models Own Nail Art Pen in White, Models Own Nail Art Pen in Pastel Green.

Purple Roses

Hi everyone,

So after seeing lots of rose nails on tumblr and various blogs I decided to have a go myself! Instead of pink roses, I decided to do purple roses. Here's my design:

I used Max Factor Diva Violet, No7 Foxglove, NYC High Line Green and Models Own Grape Juice.

My Blue Nail Polish Collection

Hi everyone,

Today is the last day of the colour of the month challenge so I thought I'd do a round up of all of my posts and show you my blue nail polish collection.

Here is a round up of my posts this month:

Tribal Chevrons

Blue Stripes

Mattified Spots

Half Moons & Spots