My Week in Photos #1

I am going to start doing a new installment, I love reading other peoples 'week in pictures' so I though I would start doing my own. Far from original but it's something I'd like to look back on over time.

1. FINALLY bought me some holo nail varnish. It was a cheapy one, from a brand called 'technic' and was on eBay but has now sold out. It was £3.50 so I wasn't expecting much but it's actually really good, and had a good lasting power!

2. We went for a walk along the beach the other day and on the way there, we drove past a field with seven Alpaca's in. I love them so had to stop and get a picture! They are curious looking things aren't they?

3. I took this on our walk down the beach. We then went for a nice coffee :)

4. Moving was carnage, although I have only moved up the road (I know..) I used to live up 100 stairs and running up and down those ALL day practrically killed us.

5. Lee and I are on a bit of a health kick at the moment. Out with the take-aways and in with the lentil soup. Bah.

NOTD: Figgy Puddin'

NOTD: Frosty The Snowman.

NOTD: Purple Nights

I absolutely LOVE thunder and lightning, although it's not opaque enough on it's own. Have you tried it? What were your thoughts?

NOTD: Matte and Gloss Leopard.

This matte top coat was a real Bargain for just £2.99, plus they had an offer on in Superdrug at the time which was a free nail varnish when you spent over a fiver.

NOTD

No Flash.

Gosh Gasoline and Gosh Purple Heart.

Purple Heart with Gasoline Accent Ring Finger.

With Flash.

Excuse the mess! I was too excited about photographing them to tidy them up. Shabby! I have read a lot of bad reviews about the Purple Heart polish, calling it ugly. I love it, its a dark bottle green colour but in the light, it turns a gorgeous purple colour. You like it?

Glitter, Shine and Sparkle.

Hi all! As it's the time of year again, I'm rocking glittery nails almost ALL of the time. As you probably know, I am in love with all things that glitter. I panted a set the other night for a friend which are so lovely, She wanted a set of black with a holo/duo finish. I knew exactly what i was going for, and whipped out my ancient (but still like new) GOSH Rainbow.

They remind me of this beautiful tree I took a photo of back in the Autumn.

It made me feel all wintery and Christmassy. I have wanted to copy Katy Perry's diamante-style nails for ages, and ordered some 1.5mm silver studs from eBay. They arrived last week so I got to work doing it for myself. Excuse the blurry pictures, my camera just wasn't cooperating!

Finally, I bought some Andrea Fullerton 'Glitter Puff Dusts and Overcoat' from Superdrug a while back, but have never got round to trying it out. I have no idea why cause its bloody amazing! I am constantly being disappointed by glitter varnishes that dry and look dull, chip easily and are just a bit bland looking. This however, is most certainly worth the £6.99. Its easy, you paint on the clear top coat, 'puff' the little tube of glitter, press down slightly and then seal with a layer of the gloss top coat or two. I was worried I was using loads of the glitter, but once finished, it still looks like it has never been used! It will last AGES.
The result is immense. Gorgeous holographic glitter, which can be used for just tips, moons etc, depending on where you want it to go! I can't believe there is not more hype surrounding this, I couldn't find a review or swatch on this. I literally can't stop staring at my nails, and had loads of compliments on them today. I urge you to go and get some, I cant fault this product at all! The pictures don't really do it justice.

I am wearing my 'Christmas' jumpers alot at the moment. This s my favourite. My boyfriend hates it. This only makes me wear it more :)

It was a bargain at £0.50 from a Charity shop. Also, my ring in one of the photos is my late Nana's, isn't it sweet? I never take it off!

Even More Nails.

Hi guys!
Good news! I have a job! God I hate it when people use too many explination marks too, but i'm happy so i'll do it anyway :)
It's a place where used to work, but with new owners, which is certainly a plus as the old ones were awful. I'll be 'cheffing' (yes; actual term.) and doing out front too. In a happy bunny. I don't start until Tuesday, so I have been painting more nails to fill my free time.

I picked up a coluring in and sequin pack earlier from the 99p shop, I saw the sequins and thought 'CHRISTMAS NAILS!!' They have turned out great, I really love them. I'm such a sucker for anything shiny.

Here are some more christmas nails I have painted.

Some 'vintage rose' Style ones.

And some cupcake ones too. I think these are really cute!

I also have put some no longer worn clothes on my eBay. Check them out!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/isobellendisobellend/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p3686

Hope you all have a lovely weekend. xo

Recent Nails.

I thought I would share with you some of my recent nail designs, as I have been a bit cash-strapped with lots of free time on my hands, I have been messing about with my nail art. I  have also decided to try and sell a few on eBay, to see if there is any interest at all.

DIY Glitter Nail Varnish.

I love glitter so much, but i find varnishes are always better in the bottle than on the nail, even when you pay a lot for them!

Yesterday I bought some glitters from Wilkos and The Work for 99p a pack, and decided I would try the tap on glitter to wet nails and then put a clear top coat over, but it's far too fiddly and fussy for me. So then I had a mini brain wave, why not add the glitter to my half empty top coats?

Pretty self explanatory really, Make a funnel, pour the glitter in to a half empty bottle of clear or sheer varnish, and bobs your uncle!

Really chunky-glitter effect: I like.

Excuse the legnth of the nails, I stuck them all on and then couldn't find my scissors. My boyfriend has taken them to work to use on fish. (he is a chef)

Yes fish.

Men sometimes just don't get it do they?!