New Accessories Holder

Hi

Just thought Id do a quick post while I'm waiting for my tie dye hair to develop!

I had a big tidy out in my room and had a whole load of belts that didn't really have a home, so I found them one!

 

This is my mannequin from uni and its my new accessories holder.

Ive just simply put all my belts round this and any other bits and bobs that didn't have home.

The shall is one I made from a scarf and cant wait to wear this summer, I might have to add a bit of fringing to it.

What do you think?

This a nifty idea or what!

Love Nina x

Sky Nails:

Hi!

Just a quick one today to share how pretty my nails are!

(If I do say so myself)

 I used a blue Barry M background then used two different whites for the clouds.

I first used a white that takes a few coats and then went over in a thick white nail art pen.

I like the effect of the two whites as it looks a bit 3D.

I then used a black nail art pen to create random V birdie shapes.

A matte topcoat worked well with this as it emphasised the 3D clouds.

What do you think of this pretty design?

Would you give it a go?

Love Nina.

DIY: Flower Stud Bracelet

Hello!

 I do love a good DIY post so thought I'd share this particular piece with you all.

I make these knitted multi-wear jewellery pieces and this one is particularly on trend with all the pastel and studs that are knocking about.

And with festival season coming up this is right up that street.

This is a lilac and gold stud version and I just love the look of the colours together.

These items can be worn as a bracelet, necklace and also a headband.

The latter looking awesome if I do say so myself!

 I think this would be perfect for spring/ summer.

I have other bits like this in different colours and adornments, so if anyone would like to see those then just leave a comment =]

What will be your summer staples?

Love, Nina

xx

Nailed It! Cath Kidston

I was playing around with some false nails, trying out ideas and designs and decided to give a Cath Kidston look a go. 

I like the brand because it reminds me of my flatmate from uni, she adored the stuff!

So, I basically made it up, I didn't bother looking for a tutorial so if anyone has already done this, I didnt mean to steal any technique!

Polishes I used:
Barry M -Blueberry I/C 044
-Mint Green 106
-Spring Green 118
George (Asda) -Natural White 14
-Cupcake 79

Anyone seeing a theme here?! 

I love Barry M and George nail polishes.

I used the blue base and waited for it to dry completely. 

I then randonly splodged (technical term!) the pink then white on top and swirled it together with a cocktail stick.

Again using a cocktail stick I drew lines of the spring and mint green to make up the leaves.

Finish off with a topcoat.

This look is super easy to create and my own boyfriend thought they were false. Have faith in me boy!

I also made a multicoloured version on false nails.

☼Love Nina

D.I.Y Studded Backpack

I love my trusty cream backpack from Primark! 

It cost £8 and I've used it most days since I bought it. 

I mostly take it to work if I'm staying at my boyfriends afterwards so its always crammed full of stuff. 

 This is probably why it started to rip recently =[ 

I had to find a way to fix it but I didn't just want to fix it, I wanted to jazz it up!

I decided to use some gold spikes I got off ebay a while ago. 

I also used a Cropadile (I think that's what its called) 

This can punch holes in anything and can be used to put eyelets in. 

I got it while at uni for making corsets.

I started my pinning the tear into place. 

I basically just tucked under the rough edge of the fabric so it looked neater.

I marked in pencil where I wanted all my studs and then chopped all the holes out. 

 The spikes then just screwed into place.

I loved this bag to begin with but now I just adore it! 

I have to be careful though cos the spikes are sharp and pointy and I keep batting people by accident.

Does anyone else love customising things?
☼Love Nina