OOTD: Southport Beach!

 I went to the beach! 

It has been been so beautiful in the UK this past week, I convinced my boyfriend to take me to Southport. 

I had been burnt the previous few days so wanted to cover up a bit more on this trip. 

It was so windy what with being by the sea so I apologise for the terrible photos and awkward posing!

Leopard print dress- Topshop

Bronze laser cut shoes- H&M

Backpack- Primark

I bought this maxi dress months ago ready for summer and its just been sat in my wardrobe! 

I'm so glad Ive got to wear it this week cos its just my favourite!

I wasn't too happy with my choice of shoe with this dress but they were the only ones I took with me. 

I do love these shoes but they aren't made for hours of walking in the baking sun.

My bag is from Primark and its just so practical. 

I heard some teenagers laughing at my bag once saying it looked like a school bag. 

I'm getting too old to care about what children think of me and my choice of luggage! 

I'm thinking of jazzing this bag up a bit with some gold spikes I have lying around so watch out for a post about that!

I wonder what everyone elses favourite summer outfit is?

☼Love Nina

Nailed It: Leopard Nails:

Anyone who knows me 

is well aware of my love for nail art. 

I'm always updating as I paint my nails every couple of days. 

I like to think that I give it a good go and do it quite well.

 People, at work especially, always compliment me. 

Very flattering I must say! 

So it won't be a surprise to anyone that most of my posts on this blog will be about nails. 

It seemed right that my first real post will be about this. 

So, without further ado here's some snazzy nails!

Leopard Nails:

I have done hand painted leopard nails twice now, one was a while ago and the other was today.

The first is the more colour accurate version.

I used Barry M 320 (gold), MNY 461 (bronze), and the Topshop Nail Art Pen in black. 

This is a very easy look to achieve but I have to say I was disappointed with the Topshop pen.

It is hard to dispense the polish as you have to push down on the tip.

The line tends to be quite thick and clumsy.

I have used it three times and been let down each time. 

Instead of the Topshop pen, in the second look I used a cheap liquid eyeliner and had much more control over the design.

In this look I used two George (Asda) nail polishes in 14 Natural White and 31 Groove, the latter of which is a lovely bright pink but you need about 5 coats.

The second look is a lot braver and a bit tacky but the sun was out and I was all for crazy!

If anyone happens across this I hope you liked it, I'll have a lot more nail posts coming. 

☼Love, Nina.