WAH Look #13 - Navajo

We're more than half way there :-)

I'm excited to share with you today, look number 13 from the second WAH Nails book. The look is called 'Navajo' and it's kinda obvs why! If you Google 'Navajo pattern' you'll see some beautiful things and it's so easy to see why the WAH team were inspired by this.

This book just doesn't quit! Design after design, they blow me away.

For today's mani I used Dior Safari Beige for the nude base, then Barry M Yellow, 17 Knockout Red, Nails Inc. Westminster and Illamasqua Muse along with a black nail art pen.

I love the colour combination of this one, I think they all gel so well and then the pattern on top just tops it off perfectly (and kind of disguises my dodgy stripe work!)

I hope you all have a fabulous weekend,

WN x

*All photo's from The WAH Nails Book of Downtown Girls by Sharmadean Reid*

WAH Look #12 - Mexican Skulls

The mexican skull is something that I've become familiar with through tattoo's! It's a super popular design, and really eye catching. I'm not a fan of how my nails came out for this look though, all I can see is bears! I really need to get some practice in with my nail art pens too, as this look showcases how terrible I am with them - 

I used Barry M Matt White for the base, then a black and a green nail art pen. I also used some flower fimo cane slices and some teeny gold bullion (which I'm really loving by the way!)

I also think my nails are way too short for this mani! But hey, if you don't try you never know!

WN x

WAH Look #11 - Manga Eyes

Apologies for the lack of blogging recently. My internet's been playing silly beggars!

Anyway I'm back now with number 11 from the WAH Nails Book of Downtown Girls which is called Manga Eyes - 

This one is so cute! I honestly didn't think I'd like it, but once I put it on my nails, I actually really like it :-) and I think the lashes just make it!

I used Barry M Matt White, Yellow, Fushia, Blueberry Ice Cream and Berry Ice Cream as the purple base. I wanted to use a metallic shade like in the book, or a shimmer but I don't have one :-( *added to wish list* I also used Illamasqua Smash and a black and a white nail art pen.

I hope you all enjoy and I'll see yo next time,

WN x

*Photo's from The WAH Nails Book of Downtown Girls by Sharmadean Reid*

WAH Look #10 - Leopard

Leopard is one of my favourite designs. I think it's so simple yet chic and unlimited possibilities. One of my favourite ever looks I've done is the leopard look from the first WAH Nails book so I was excited when I came across this mani in book 2.

Look #10 is Leopard - 

For this mani, i used Barry M Yellow and Block Orange, Chanel Suspicious and Nails Inc. Westminster. i also used a black nail art pen.

Loving this one :-)

I think the colour combinations, the gradients, and the print just all fir together so well. 

Hope you all enjoy!

See you Friday,

WN x

PR - China Glaze - Happy HoliGlaze

Today, I'm excited to share with you the official Press Release from China Glaze for their Christmas collection, Happy Holiglaze. Available NOW!

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MAKE THE SEASON MAGICAL WITH CHINA GLAZE®

Los Angeles (October 2013) – Reindeers won’t be the only ones lighting up the night sky this holiday season. China Glaze® Nail Lacquer launches a party-perfect collection sure to get the celebrations started off right. These twist-on-traditional shades and gift sets make perfect party favors, stocking stuffers and gifts (shhh, we won’t tell if the gift is for yourself!).

The China Glaze® Happy HoliGlaze collection features 12 new polishes and one top coat.

There’s Snow One Like You: Limited edition white Texture with matte glitter

Elfin’ Around: Red rust with an aluminum-like mirror finish

Just Be-Claws: Red with an aluminum-like mirror finish

Santa Red My List: Pink/red with an aluminum-like mirror finish

Put A Bow On It: Magenta glitter

Be Merry, Be Bright: Multi-magenta purple glitter

All Wrapped Up: Midnight purple and blue glitter

Your Present Required: Multi-sized and multi-colored glitter

So Blue Without You: Blue with an aluminum-like mirror finish

Bells Will Be Blinging: Blue and gold multi-colored glitter

Mingle With Kringle: Fierce gold with aluminum-like mirror finish

This is Tree-mendous: Green with fine gold glitter

Travel In Colour: Iridescent travel effect top coat

 The China Glaze® Happy HoliGlaze collection also features 10 seasonally-inspired gifts.  Gift sets include:

Be Merry: Mini bottles of Just Be-Claws, Santa Red My List, Put A Bow On It & Be Merry, Be Bright

Be Bright: Mini bottles of Your Present Required, Bells Will Be Blinging, Mingle with Kringle & Be Merry, Be Bright

Touch of Twinkle: Just Be-Claws, Santa Red My List & Be Merry, Be Bright

Dash of Dazzle: Mingle With Kringle, Bells Will Be Blinging & So Blue Without You

Oh, Joy!: Just Be-Claws, Santa Red My List, Your Present Required, & So Blue Without You with a “Joy” necklace

Good Spirits: Bells Will Be Blinging, Mingle With Kringle & a blue frosted shot glass

Sparkle All the Way: Your Present Required, Be Merry, Be Bright, Just Be-Claws & a purple compact mirror

Get Carried Away: Santa Red My List, Your Present Required, So Blue Without You & a silver change purse

Snow Buddy: There’s Snow One Like You, Be Merry, Be Bright, Elfin’ Around & a plush polar bear

Holiday Travels: 18 mini bottles of Travel In Colour in a 12 pc. bucket

The China Glaze® Happy HoliGlaze collection will be available in November 2013 at fine salons and beauty supply stores nationwide. China Glaze® is free of DBP, toluene, and added formaldehyde.

For more information, please visit www.chinaglaze.com or follow China Glaze® on Facebook (@ChinaGlazeOfficial), Twitter (@ChinaGlaze), Pinterest (pinterest.com/chinaglaze) and Instagram (@ChinaGlazeOfficial).

WAH Look #9 - Lacy Hearts

So here we are at look number nine from WAH Book 2 and I can't believe how fast this is going!

I think it's because I'm having so much fun :)

WAH Look number nine is called Lacy Hearts - 

I found this one a little difficult to start with because of the shape of my nails. Obviously in the book, this look was designed for pointed nails to go with the pointed edge of the heart design.

I couldn't decide how to work this around my nails, but I think I made the right call in the end!
I used one coat of MeMeMe Innocent, just to blank out the colour of my skin and to create a canvas for the nail art.

The pink is my favourite pink ever, Chanel May and the red is 17 Knockout Red. I also used a white nail art pen.

I really liked this one, until I added the white! I think I just need to practice with nail art pens..... but I don't have the patients!!

This mani was fun to create though, and it's such a sweet look. And like the book says, you could try a contrasting background which I think would make it more fun and daring.

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend,
WN x

*All photo's from The WAH Nails Book of Downtown Girls by Sharmadean Reid*

WAH Look #8 - Japanese Bling

Everyone loves a bit of nail fun, and this look is all about that!

Japanese Bling showcases the fun and quirky side of nail art.

With rhinestones and bows, glitter and flowers, you can pretty much add what you want as long as it sparkles!

For these nails I used three Barry M glitters - Pink Silver, Pink Iridescent and Silver Multi-glitter.

I also used my white nail art pen and all the accessories are from ebay. As it says in the book, they're hard to find but quite in-expensive and fun :)

To be honest, I couldn't deal with this on my nails for even a day! I love adding rhinestones and studs to my mani, but this lot is a bit much for me. I did have a lot of fun doing them though, and I think they look great even if they'd do my head in!

WN x