Boy you got my heartbeat runnin' away...

Happy Valentines Day everyone! I hope everyone had a nice day regardless of being in a relationship or not. Being the sad, lonely spinster I am, I decided to treat myself. I've been working like crazy lately and I thought I deserved some treats for when I got in from work tonight.



These Nicki Minaj Minis are the first OPI nail varnishes I've bought and I'm pretty impressed. They took about 3 coats to build up the colour, but I really like them. My favourite has to be Metallic 4 life which is a lovely black packed with silver glitter.


l-r: Metallic 4 life, Fly, Did it on 'em, Pink Friday.



Well, I'm off to eat chocolate and watch Big Fat Gypsy Weddings. Did anyone get anything nice for Valentines Day or treated themselves to anything lately? Does anyone have any must have OPI nail varnishes they can recommend?

Claire
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P.S. Apologies for the rubbish lighting in these photos, roll on summer!

Back in the game.

It's been a while eh?! I don't think I've done a post in over six months, luckily Bryden has been holding the fort while I've been busy with college work. I've had my head stuck in books so much over the past few months I've hardly taken any photos at all. Here's a few of my current favourites as a sort of rubbish, apologetic catch up. I promise to be a better blogger from here on in....





























1. Finally being able to read fashion magazines again, instead of English Language text books 2. A nice lady in Fenwicks gave me loads of these mini Rituals shower foam gels, they're so good! 3. I've become so bored with dark winter nails lately, breaking out the pastels and bright shades again 4. I felt like a bit of an arse buying a band t shirt from Topshop, but I love Fleetwood Mac too much not to 5. My faux fur addiction spiralled out of control this winter, prompting my lad mates to start calling me 'Roadkill' 6. I finally got over my fear of faux leather and bought this H&M skater skirt, I've since bought various other faux leather items and probably started a new addiction 7. This hat was only £3.25 from Internacionale! I've wanted a hat like this for a while now but could never justify paying Topshop etc prices in case it didn't suit me 8. I'd bought this dress from Primark months ago, but took it back and regretted it. I spotted it in the sale for £10 and snapped it up. It looks way too nice to be from Primark 9. I've wanted some gold hoops for a while, but was worried I'd look a bit tacky if i got the wrong size. This pack from Primark for a measly quid is perfect for testing out different sizes 10. The ring on the left was another Internacionale bargain at just £3.99, it goes great with my (now sadly battered looking) YSL arty ring 11. I love this H&M orange suede effect bag, I just wish it was double the size or I could learn how to down size my crap I carry around on a daily basis 12 & 13. Now I've got more spare time on my hands I can actually do things with my family and friends. These photos are actually from a while ago, they were taken in my favourite Vietnamese restaurant in Newcastle that I always go to with my parents. I have major cravings right now!

Claire
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Oops, I'ma go, nails like whoa.

Both Bryden and I have both had a love of nail art for a quite a while now. I first started getting into it after discovering Wah Nails, after they opened their first shop in London. They have unbelievable skills when it comes to nail art. I have a ridiculous amount of nail polishes (Not as many as Bryden though!) and I thought I'd share some of my current favourites.

This is a very simple glitter gradient technique where I built the glitter up over three coats- firstly on the tips, then mid way down the nail, then a final coat all over the nail.

Saffron 'Colour 05'

I know jade green was everywhere last summer, but I still really love it. This is one of my favourite shades.

Marks and Spencer 'Jade Green'

I've been looking for a pastel yellow since last summer. It's hard to find one that has a buildable colour. I hate both the Barry M and Topshop versions, but I love this Models Own shade (It is really hard to get off your skin though, hence the messy fingers!.

Models Own Lemon Meringue with Sally Hansen Baby Pink nail pen dots.

I found this photo lurking on my computer of some nails I did ages ago after reading Gem's Tuesday Tip showing that liquid eye liner could be used as a nail art pen. I haven't rocked the leopard print in a while, I might bring it back after I'm done with these bad boys....



Bryden pinned both me and our friend Julia down yesterday when we were hungover and did our nails. I opted for nails inspired by the Eek nails from the Giles catwalk show. They are too cute, even if people have looked at me like I'm mental when i've been paying for things in shops today!

Finger friends!

Models Own 'Baby Blues' Nails Inc 'In Style Candy', Models Own 'Lemon Meringue', Barry M 'Mint Green', Topshop 'Art School'. Eyes- Konad 'White and Models Own/Wah Nails Black nail art pen.

Claire
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