Review : NARS

I spend 90% of my time on the internet shopping for nail varnish and last week sometime I was browsing NARS. I think it's a really good idea to google swatches of colours that you like, as a lot of websites (including NARS' unfortunately) have pretty inaccurate swatches! 
During my google-athon, I came across one colour that just blew me away when I saw it! It's called Kismet. And here it is! - 

I LOVE NARS packaging! It looks so expensive. (Which to be fair it kind of is!) I think the fact that it comes in a box is just that extra little touch that makes high end polishes like this one a bit more special. It's like unwrapping a little present to yourself! I really like the matte rubber-ish lid too. If you like it in the bottle just wait...... - 

Such a beautiful yellow-gold. This is with three coats on, and it just glides onto the nail. I don't think I've ever smiled whilst applying a polish before, but this had me grinning! I think it can either look real festive at this time of year, or super summery. I think NARS have actually bottled sunshine here. 


This was £13.50 from Harvey Nichols.


As you can probably tell, I reckon this is the best 'first impression' polish I could have purchased! 


Rambling.......


See you Friday :)


WN x

Artistry : Lichtenstein

What better place to find inspiration for nail art than an actual artist. My first, and original love! One of my all time favourite artists is Roy Lichtenstein. Here is an example of his work if you're unfamiliar - 

I just think that there is so much going on in his work, every time you look at a piece you see something different. Interesting patterns and texture and the odd splash of colour (depending on the series). I ramble....

Anyway! Here are some nails - 

I like these more, the more I look at them! A bit like Lichtenstein's work, so in a way I've done a good job :)

The colours are all Barry M 47 Black, 66 Matt White and 134 Yellow. I also used some black striping tape for my middle finger.

- So, basecoats to start

- Then two coats of the white, and three coats of the yellow on my ring finger for the base colours

- To do the patterns, I used a dotting tool on my index and ring fingers and a small nail art brush on my thumb and pinky. And just added the striping tape to the middle finger using tweezers (and patience!)

- Top coat to seal it all in place. You might want to double up on the top coat where you use striping tape and cap the end too, to stop it peeling off.

I must admit, this took me a while! But, I think that's probably because I didn't know what I was doing until I'd done it really. 

Hope you enjoy :)

See you next time!

WN x

A Bit Of Sparkle

As you may have guessed, doing a bit of glitter today! Trying to force myself into feeling a bit more festive :) And glitter always cheers me up on cold foggy winter days. Also, I'm trying to get round to trying all the billions of polishes I got for my birthday. Here is the look I did for today - 

Pretty :) The colours are both Barry M 285 Aqua Green and 239 Lavender Hexograms.


- I have the usual basecoats on
- Then three coats of the green as it's quite a sheer polish
- Next, I just built up loads of layers of the glitter, applying more toward the tip of my nails to get the faded effect
-Top coat to seal it all in place.


This was so, so easy to do! And like, I said, good for a cheer up :)


Have a fabulous weekend....


WN x

Nail Rock? You're Damn Right!

It's that time of the month again! Not THAT time, GLOSSYBOX time!!!
Wwweeeee!
I was absolutely delighted to discover another fabulous nail product in there :)
This month I received a beautiful set of Nail Rock nail wraps. So, so pretty - 

I'm really chuffed with the design I got in my box.
So easy to do, and we all know I love a good pair of nail wraps! Quick, no drying time and just effortless.
Check out http://www.nailrock.com/ for the full range of Nail Rock Products.
Marvellous.


See you soon!


WN x

You're In The Army Now

The clue's in the title really.
Thought I'd go for a bit camouflage today. Well obviously, I mean what else was I gonna do today really?


So anyway, here they are - 

Four colours for this look, Dior 219 Safari Beige, Miss Sporty Khaki Force, Barry M 299 Racing Green and 129 Chocolate Brown.


Really super duper easy, this look.


- Basecoats to begin
- Next two layers of the Dior. Such a perfect nude for that 'mannequin hand' look
- Then I just took each of the other three colours in turn, and dotted them on top
- I used e.l.f Matte Finisher for the top coat


I love the Racing Green in this, I think it kinda makes what could be a big ball of gross a bit more girly and a bit sparkly I guess, anyway, told you it was easy!


Hope you enjoy :)


WN x


  

Review : Paul & Joe

I'd been aware of Paul & Joe polishes for a while without realising it! I first came across them in a YouTube tutorial yonks ago. I first thought the bottle was beautiful, but then forgot about it for a bit. Then, just doing the rounds online, I stumbled upon them again, and lo and behold, I made my first ever Paul & Joe purchase!  

Here's the polish I got - 

I got mine from a boutique and it cost £12.95, but I do believe Asos has them for £10.50. I must say I would pay that just for the packaging. I think they put so much effort and time into making their products look beautiful, they are more than worth the extra few quid. This polish is No. 18 from the 'Manhattan' collection and is called 'The City Never Sleeps'. You can view the collection here - http://www.paul-joe-beaute.com/en/creation/11au/manhattan.html

Here it is in all it's glory - 

So pretty! A rich purple/blue with red and blue sparkles. This is with two coats and a top coat. And if I'm not mistaken, it has a rather lovely fruity scent too...

I'm keeping this on tonight, as I have a partaay to go to!

Have a fabulous weekend :)

WN x