This is my first splatter manicure. And I can confirm that it was a lot of fun to create. I used Barry M Matte White and Essie Orange, It’s Obvious over the top of my previous Ciate Power Dressing manicure. After laying down lots of newspaper and taping up my nails, I dipped a straw […] Read more
I am shocked! A month ago I entered a nail art competition. And I’ve just found out that I won it! It was run by Debbie of The Crumpet, who’s A BIG THING in the nail world. She’s got tons of followers, runs lots of challenges and has Facebook groups about all sorts of different […] Read more
I’m taking part in a Trade School event today. If you’re not aware of these, they’re classes that run on a barter system. The teacher gives a class on something they know about, and instead of paying to attend, the delegates bring something the teacher has asked for – like food, clothes, knowledge or practical […] Read more
Texture on nails is the new black! It seems that UK brand, Ciaté, is pretty much always the innovator. They were first to bring out the caviar manicure and the velvet manicure. Although very soon online retailers were selling cheaper versions of both. And then – for those of us in the UK – MUA […] Read more
Here’s a list of all the nail polish and gel polish I own. I have 1,111 polishes. If I’ve blogged about a nail polish, I’ve linked to the post(s). You can also click on the brand names to find manicures using nail polishes from that brand. 2True Aglaia Aphrodite Arete Artemis Athena Christy Crystal Shade […] Read more
A few days ago, Pantone announced what it deemed would be the colour of the year for 2013. The colour is Emerald (PANTONE® 17-5641 Emerald), which is a lively, radiant, lush green. Pantone says this vivid, verdant green is set to enhance our sense of well-being by inspiring insight, as well as promoting balance and harmony. […] Read more
We had an anniversary party to go to yesterday, and I had decided to accent the ring finger of each hand with a “caviar” manicure. This look was first created (and then commercialised) by Ciaté, but has been widely copied since. I was excited to do the manicure and it was really easy. I used […] Read more