Showing posts with label nail varnish. Show all posts
Showing posts with label nail varnish. Show all posts

Saturday, 28 April 2012

Polka Dot Crazy

Exam period is looming for most students and being a typical 'I'll do it tomorrow' sort of person, I ended up doing my nails today.
My university courses aren't satisfying me on the creative side of things so I thought I'd jazz up my nails a little bit.


I just used a hairgrip (bobby pin) and dotted on some white polka dots, then used a top coat. They aren't perfect but don't they look cute?

Kat xx

Sunday, 22 April 2012

Looking fresh

Like many girls I'm a massive fan of painted nails but my obsession with perfect looking and unchipped nails means I waste a vast amount of time repainting them. Despite using a base coast with each application my nails have become discoloured so I decided today that I need to ditch the bright Spring colours for a while. 

So, here is my alternative... 




I am so happy with my french manicured nails, don't they look healthy? And yes, I did do them myself! 

How did I do them?
First I applied a base coat, I used 17 clear varnish.
Next, I used a white polish to do the tips. I have no idea where I got this from, but any white polish will do the job. I do have quite a steady hand so I managed to do them free hand. (Another good way is to use hole reinforcers. I haven't gone mad, they do work. If you use a hole reinforcer, cut it in half and line the top edge up with the shape of the tip of your nail, it works great as a cheap stencil!)
And finally I applied 2 coats of a sheer, natural pink colour. Mine is by nails inc. in the shade 'south malton street'. 


It did take a bit of patience, but I love a fresh look now and again!

Hope you're all having a great sunday.

Kat xx