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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Summer dreaming.

This weekend I went to stay at my parent’s house and on our way back to town we popped into Matalan at Killingworth (I know, I visit such glamorous shopping destinations). I’ve been shopping at Matalan for years, I remember when they used to sell designer stuff and I went wild for my mam to buy me some Calvin Klein jeans, but I haven’t really bought much from there recently.

I was actually really impressed with what they had to offer. Firstly they had a cracking sale on with 50% off; containing items that are current too, not just old winter stock.





I tried on a few things, in particular I really wanted a denim shirt I’d picked up. Sadly they didn’t have any size 14’s in stock (Which was the case with quite a few items I looked at. What’s with that Matalan?), but I did however try this daisy print dress on by chance and ended up loving it. I’m pretty sure Topshop did dress similar to this recently I’m guessing it’ll have probably cost around three times as much as Matalan’s £14 price tag. I can’t wait for summer to wear it with bare legs, a denim jacket and my beloved new clogs.





I also picked up this little red stone necklace for £2 in the sale, which goes really well with the turquoise jewellery I wear most days.




Finally I bought this rucksack for £10, another purchase for the summer. I can’t wait to use it on trips to the beach and the park. The woman on the till commented “Eee that bag is dead canny. You could put sandwiches in there”. We’d only just met, but she knew me so well!




This week I’ve also been rediscovering Barry M nail effects. I’ve been wearing it over Barry M nail paint in Mushroom for a few days and it’s lasting pretty well thanks to Seche Vite top coat.




Bryden and I also received our train tickets today to go down to Sheffield next weekend for the Blogger meet up. We can’t wait to meet some fellow bloggers in real life. We’re already stressing over what to pack! Is anyone else going?

Claire

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