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.

Nailed It: Ombre Tiger

Hi!

Currently sat in Starbucks waiting for le fiance at the dentist so thought I'd write in my trusty blog book! 

I'm wondering if they will ever get my name right in this place. 

I have a wonderful collection of photos depicting my many name attempts. 

Today I am Amina, I'll give 'em credit for originality on this one, I normally get Tina!

So anyway, I thought Id share my nails with you.

 I have a friend who is currently working her way through the list of Cute Polish tutorials and I saw that she had ombre nails!

She uses makeup sponges to create the look but I only had cotton wool pads. 

This design is messy! 

Oh my, polish all over my fingers.

I panted my nails the main colour I wanted, then used cotton wool to dab on my second colour. 

I then drew tiger stripes using a liquid eyeliner. 

I don't remember where i read the tip to use eyeliner but it seriously changed my life!

I plan on using this technique many a time with different designs so watch out!

Anyone have any other good nail tips?

Love Nina.

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

Nailed It! Orange Blossoms

Firstly a little rap on the knuckles to myself for not posting more frequently, I have many reasons but its all an excuse so I'll not even bother!

The weather has been shocking in the UK at the moment, a months rain in a day, flooding, so it's back to jeans and boots for this desperate-for-some-sun girl! This photo is at the front of my sisters house!

So I thought I'd add some colour to the dreary days with some loverly nails!

I absolutely adore anything orange at the moment, I did have my hair orange for a month or so but thats gone now. 

I get bored far too fast! 

So when I saw the shade "Sunset Orange" at Asda, I just had to. 

I applied two coats of this which is good going for Asda, some of the polishes can be quite thin.

I also used an Accessorize nail polish in Pink Spice on my ring finger.

The next product I used is also from Asda, I got it for Christmas a couple years ago but only recently started using it. 

It's a set of various stickers in shapes like flowers, birds and gems. 

They are so simple to use and can turn a simple coloured nail into something special. 

I always get asked about them when I use these.

Im not sure how much they were as they were a present but I spied them recently so they are still sold. 

I think they are aimed at younger kids but I love them!

Keep your eyes peeled when Asda shopping and grab some sparkle!

Does anyone else over-do colour to compensate for the miserable rain?!
☼Love Nina!

Nailed It! Garden Nails:

So, the sun came out in the UK! 

Tis a rare thing so I jumped on the chance to dress summery and go for walks. 

Aswell as this, the sun inspired me to be a bit artsy with my nails.

I decided I would try a yellow and white flower design on my ring finger and keep the rest of my nails a brown colour. 

When I had done this though I felt slightly disappointed. 

I don't know what I was expecting but I just wasn't happy with them! 

So on a bit of a whim I thought I'd jazz them up even more and go full on nature with them! 

I took a blue and green polish and made a grass against sky design. 

I didn't really plan it, I just went with it. 

I used an eyeliner pen I got free in a magazine to outline the design and voila! 

I had garden nails.

Sometimes its more fun to just give it a go instead of planning it carefully.

Anyway, I hope everyone is enjoying the sun. 

I know I am but I'm paying for it now with the rather painful shade of beetroot I've got going on now!

☼ Love Nina.