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.

Belgium Break + Reviews

Hey there!

A couple months ago it was my 5th anniversary with my fiance and seeing as he is teaching in Belgium for quite a while, what better present than to take a trip to see him!

This was my first time ever on a plane and I had to do it solo. 

I was terrified.

I was nervous right up till the Matrix moment of going above the clouds!

I have never seen anything so beautiful. 

I didn't really take too many snaps as I always forget but these are some of my fave that I did manage to take.

 

Awesome looking building. I can imagine if it wasn't -2 and windy as hell and glorious sunshine instead, it would have been incredible!

Look at that amazing graffiti birdie =] although he does look kinda shifty.

I had the sudden realisation while over there that there are french speaking Belgium people, maybe the chemists would sell french skincare! 

Oh my, I was in heaven!

I realised with horror I hadn't took nearly enough money with me for that!

I did however manage to pick some bits up.

Here's some mini reviews for ya!

17 Lasting Fix Polish in Pink Grapefruit:

I actually bought this in the airport cos I forgot to pack anything nail related.

It is such a summery and happy colour and I thought it would go well with all the black, white and grey I wear!

It is one of those polishes that take a million coats to look good which is abit disappointing. 

I used this while waiting too which got a few funny looks.

Bioderma Sensibo H2O:

I wont go into this too much as everyone loves this.

I knew when I saw it that I couldn't not get it, I'd wanted to try it for so long so I picked up this tiny bottle. 

Damn hand luggage limits!

This is just the best for removing makeup, even heavy eyeliner.

It's so gentle on the eyes and that's one of the things I worry about!

Clarins One-Step Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser:

I had a sample of this ages ago and loved it, I just never got round to ever buying it.

When I saw it in the airport I just had to! 

It really is gentle enough to use every day, it leaves my skin so soft and plump feeling.

It#s just perfect for when you've had a face full of makeup and just want to feel extra clean!

It has a very natural but a bit citrusy smell which isn't overpowering at all, it adds to the clean feel when you use it.

Overall I had an amazing time away.

I ate some amazing food (goats cheese and honey on home made Guiness bread anyone?!) and drank the most amazing cherry beer! 

It would have been perfect if it wasn't for all the cold and windburn and snow!

Anyone else tried this Clarins cleanser? Id like to know if anyone else loves it as much as I do!

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

Halloween Happenings!

Hi there!

 Sorry for the absence yet again.

I work a lot of 7-4  shifts, 5 am get-ups make it hard to do anything in my evenings!

Anyways, my mates birthday is close to Halloween so we had a fancy dress night in town!

I decided to go as a skeleton and make my own outfit.

My makeup was the focal point of my costume as it looked badass!

I just used black gel eyeliner and black shadow to create this. 

the smudge detail is what makes it look real!

I looked at images of skulls but primarily used Lady Gaga/ Born This Way as a guide and just winged it.

My costume is a black corset with bone shaped felt sewed on.

For my skirt I cut lengths of black and white fabrics in different textures and tied them to a ribbon waistband.

I loved my look and got a few compliments.

I mostly got weird looks and pointing though!

 Oh!

I also threw in some skeleton nails for good measure.

And made some paper decorations for our front window!

Anyone else adore Halloween?

Love Nina.

I'm Engaged!

Hi everyone!

I have a genuine reason as to why I've been absence recently.

I went on a mini holiday and got engaged!

Oh my!

It was amazing.

 So, yeah, I'm sorry but not too sorry!

I had to send my ring off for a week to get it re-sized but its back now so it doesn't just feel like a crazy dream!

So, lets rewind a bit.

It was Marks (le fiance!) birthday at the beginning of the month so we went to York for two nights.

On the way I bought a scratch card and won 20 quid!

I had an amazing cheese board dinner with my winnings!

Then we went mooching in a bookshop and Mark proposed =]

Ill not talk too much about it cos I'll go on and on.

The holiday was pretty fab too, ill upload some photos of what we got up to.

However my one mission was to buy some decent bread and they only had a Greggs!

I can get Greggs back at home!

So I've had a blurry past month so have a lot of catching up to do!

The bookshop where it happened and our engagement meal =]

Love Nina