Nail Art

I’m a big sucker for Valentine’s Day, I’m a big romantic and I love any reason to get back in touch with love (and I don’t think that it means I love my man any less on other days of the year either, it’s just nice to get caught up in everyone else’s love, romance and happiness when you don’t see it every day!). That’s not to say that I want to alienate anyone who doesn’t like Valentine’s Day either, and it’s cool to be single too! 🙂 Just a no-offence-meant disclaimer for you all 🙂

So here is the product of a Valentine’s brainstorm… okay I didn’t go very crazy with it but I didn’t want to spoil it, as you will probably see by following the pictures, lol!

Step One – Heart-Shaped Tips

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Barry M have kindly sent me the new Textured polishes and the new Gelly polishes from their Spring 2013 release, as well as the three gel eyeliners (which are amazing) and the Lash Vegas Mascara. Not sure yet when I’ll write about the eye products as I feel they need a bit more of a road-test than nail polish!

I’ve decided to do a post for each of the textured polishes as I don’t think they all fit the same boat – some are more sheer than others, some are more matte, etc etc. Ridley Road was the one that had me with baited breath, so it comes first!

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I received a very exciting email this morning from Barry M, with all the amazing new products set to be released this February! It’s been a little while since their last release: the Jewel Glitter collection back in September. I can promise you won’t be disappointed by the new products though! There are 4 main ‘categories’ of products being released. These are the Lash Vegas Mascara, 3 new Gel Eyeliners, 4 new Gelly Nail Paints and 4 new Textured Nail Paints!

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Okay so, it’s currently 01.46am and I’m listening to Gangnam Style VERY loud and sipping a hot cup of tea, what could be better? I thought it was probably about time I updated my blog… at last! I’ve actually set myself a goal to write a blog post every two days as part of a personal development plan which has really helped me get back on my feet. If you’re interested, ask me more in the comments!

Before I start, I wanted to give my Tiny Granny a quick mention, she sadly passed away last Sunday morning after cancer overcame her body, but it seemed a peaceful end so for that I am grateful. Sending her all my love.

I actually created this design in September, while I was doing the 30 Days of Untrieds Challenge (which I accidentally forgot read:failed to keep up with!), so apologies that this rather summery design comes to you mid-winter…! So here is day 14: flowers, finally!

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Hello everyone! I know, I know… it’s been forever since I last posted on here, which truly makes me so sad because I love my blog so much… I just seem to have so little free time at the moment; if I’m not at work I’m either sleeping or seeing my Andy and the result is no time to blog or indeed paint my nails! I really want to get back into the habit of doing regular blog posts though so bear with me, I have some ideas to help me manage my time more effectively!

Rio Beauty were kind enough to send me a second kit to review, following my review of the Rio Beauty Lace Nail Foils. I of course JUMPED at the chance, I loved the Lace Nail Foils so I was very excited to try their water marbling kit. To be totally honest with you, I’ve never even attempted a water marble manicure before this kit, purely because I just knew I would make a mess of it!

And of course this makes the perfect second kit to feature in my Christmas Gift Guide 2012!

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