Easter Bunny Nails

Hi everyone,
So as it's Easter weekend I decided to some themed nails for the occasion! Today was actually the first time I've sat and done nail art for a while now, and it's been really nice. It's made me realise that I need to take time out from everyday life and do something for me - paint my nails! I've been missing creativity in my life for the past few weeks/months so by creating this design I could feel the creativeness inside me wanted to come out!

Anyway, for this design I decided to focus on one specific character: the Easter bunny! - I decided to have it as a sort of accent nail peeking through!
Here's my design:

I used Models Own Top Turquoise, Barry M Nail Art Pen in White, Max Factor Diva Violet, Sinful Colors Snow Me White, Rimmel London Lycra Pro Aqua Cool, Models Own Strawberry Tart

31DC2014 Day 24: Inspired by a Book

Hi everyone,
So todays theme is inspired by a book. Personally I love reading so when I saw this prompt I was really happy. After looking through my bookshelf I decided I couldn't choose just one book so instead I chose a book series! I decided on The Princess Diaries which I enjoyed reading when I was younger. The book covers are really bright and colourful too!

Here is my design:

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 19: Galaxies

Hi everyone,
So for day 19 of the 31 Day Nail Art Challenge the theme is Galaxies. I tried out galaxy nails for the first time in February for my 18th Birthday nails (you can see them here). This time I decided to use purple again add in some green to match my base colour Ciate Starlet - a stunning green and purple duochrome.
Here is my design:

I used Ciate Starlet, Models Own Grape Juice, No7 Totally Teal, Models Own Peacock Green, Magenta Pearl, Sinful Colors Snow Me White, Max Factor Fantasy Fire and Sinful Colors Snow Me White

Polish Party: Recreaction

Hi everyone,

So today's polish party theme is very exciting: Recreating the first design we ever published on our blogs! I've only been blogging for a year and a half but looking back at the photo of my first design I cannot believe how far I have come! This was the first design I ever created, I had somehow stumbled across WAH Nails and fell in love with their POW nails. I went out and bought a Models Own Nail Art Pen in Black and created this design. I was so happy with the outcome! Here's the design:  

You can read the original post here.

And here is my recreation:

Born Pretty Store Purple Feather decals

*This product was provided for me to review

For more information see my disclaimer policy

Hi everyone,

Today I have a review of some decals from the Born Pretty Store. These decals are so delicate and in my favourite colour too - purple! I was really excited to try these as I have never tried water decals before either!

The decals are available in 4 different colours: pink, orange/yellow, blue and purple. I decided to chose purple, item number BOP/223, which you can view here.

Here is the design I created using the decals:

Polish Party: Splatter Nails

Hi everyone,
So today I thought I'd show you the design I created for this months Polish Party theme - splatter. I have to be honest with you, when I first saw this theme I wasn't going to participate. Every time I try to do splatter nails they always fail, but this time I thought I'd give them a try, but do something slightly different.
Here's what I came up with:

I used Maybelline Color Show Iced Queen, Max Factor Cool Jade and Barry M Nail Art Pen in White

Born Pretty Store Metallic Studs

*This product was provided for me to review

For more information see my disclaimer policy

Hi everyone,

Today I have a review of some studs from the Born Pretty Store. When I first saw these studs on their website I couldn't resist - they're so pretty!

These studs come in packs of 10 and are available in a variety of different sizes: 2mm, 3mm and 4mm. I decided to choose the 3mm studs, product number 12422. You can view the studs here.

Models Own Roman Candle 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 Roman Candle.

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

Simple Gradient

Hi everyone,

So today's design is something I've been wanting to do for such a long time, but have only just got round to trying out. I really like the look of gradients with a layer of glitter on top, so I decided to have a go at doing one myself.
Here's what I came up with:

I used Max Factor Mini Cool Jade, Maybelline Color Show Urban Turquoise, Fingr's Heart 2 Art The Boys in Blue and Technic Treasure Chest (Gold glitter)

The Lacquer Legion: Lucky

Hi everyone,

So for March's Lacquer Legion theme is Lucky.

To be honest when I first saw this theme I was stuck. However I've made this design personal by painting what is lucky for me.

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.

Birthday Presents & Haul

Hi everyone,

So as you may (or may not) know, last week I turned 18! 

For my Birthday, I decided to do Galaxy Nails (which you can see here). I didn't receive that many nail polishes for my Birthday, so I thought I'd show you my recent haul too. 

Birthday Nails!

Hi everyone,

Today is my 18th Birthday!

I already knew what design I wanted to do on my nails for my birthday. It's a design I've always loved but have never been brave enough to try: Galaxy Nails.

Here's my design:

I used Avon Nailwear Pro + in Licorice, Models Own Magenta Pearl, Max Factor Mini Diva Violet, Models Own Grape Juice and L'Oreal Confetti.

I also used an unknown polish, which had tiny little silver glitter particles inside.

Triangle Nail Tutorial

Hi everyone,

Today's tutorial is for a design I did way back in February. By looking at the original post I can see that I have made improvement in my nail art and (hopefully) for the better!

You can see the 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.

Mini Toes!

Hi everyone,

Today I thought I'd show you a design I did on my cousins toes!

For her nails she wanted smiley faces.

I used Max Factor Mini Cool Jade, No7 Vivid Violet, Models Own Nail Art Pen in Yellow and Models Own Nail Art Pen in Pink.

This design was actually a lot easier to do than I thought and I really like the outcome.

Do you like this design?

Let me know what you think.

Jayna

:)

Mini Mix and Match

Hi everyone,

Today I thought I'd show you some nails I did on my little cousin.

 

For her nails she wanted a mix of everything, which the brightest colours possible, here's what I came up with:

I used Rimmel I Love Lasting Finish in Sunshine, Max Factor Mini Cool Jade, Models Own Nail Art Pen in Blue, Models Own Nail Art Pen in Pink, Models Own Nail Art Pen in Yellow, Models Own Nail Art Pen in Black, Models Own Nail Art Pen in White and No7 Damson Dream

My cousin really liked this, however she found it hard to sit still whilst I was painting her nails as she is only 4!

Do you like the design?

Let me know what you think

Jayna

:)

Half and Half

Hi everyone,

For today's post I managed to find the most gorgeous colour combination ever!

When I first put these two colours together I didn't think they'd look as great as this, but I'm really happy with the result.

I used Max Factor Mini Cool Jade, Max Factor Mini Diva Violet and Barry M Matt White

Gradient Confetti

Hi everyone,

For today's post I decided to use L'oreal Confetti! I finally managed to get my hands on a bottle of it last month, so I decided to use it as a topcoat over a gradient. Here's what I came up with:

I used Models Own Fruit Pastel Grape Juice, Max Factor Diva Violet, No7 Foxglove and L'oreal Color Riche Nail Top Coat Confetti