Showing posts with label nailpolish. Show all posts
Showing posts with label nailpolish. Show all posts

Tuesday, 20 May 2014

Pastel tuesdays


Iphone camera pictures only. 
I keep seeing pastel ombre nails online and they are my favourite! I was hoping mine to be the same but unfortunately these aren't my favourite.
I used: Sally Hansen nail strengthener for the base (didn't have OPI with me) OPI - My boyfriend scales walls, Barry M - Berry ice cream, Essie - Mint Candy Apple, Essie - Fiji and Sally Hansen - UV top coat.
I really like the idea here but it just didn't turn out right for me. 
First, bubbles!! Why the bubbles?! My white OPI never does this, I'm thinking it's because I let them dry in the sun for about an hour, could this be why? 
I'm not sure on the colours used, I did set out to use a fourth colour but it didn't come out too good so I stuck to the three. 
I'm not usually a Barry M fan, I only have a few of their polishes but it works really well on the ombre, shows up well on white so I liked it for this.
The next time I try this - which will be in the next month I expect. I want to get a pastel yellow, test out the colours more and maybe add some studs to it.
I didn't have my Nikon with me today so these pictures will have to do, which isn't too upsetting because the bubbles aren't too much on show!
I won't be posting for a few days because I have an exam friday but will be back shortly!
xox

Monday, 3 February 2014

Pastel and studs


Jessica has the nicest nail colours! This gorgeous one is 'Jemma Kidd'. However, the problem with this colour is that it takes a life time to dry with two coats. One coat isn't enough. If you have the patience the turn out is great - especially on toe nails! I got these studs from ebay (hundeds of them) for a pound or so. And I got a small pot of nail glue from boots which isn't too strong so works good and comes off nail polish remover.
Jessica polishes are a treat though - not cheap in my opinion.