My Opi Muppets Minis arrived today, squee. I don't know what to do first... I'm gonna try Wocka Wocka with Excuse Moi lightening bolts. Ambitious but I'm going for it.
I've used the Boots magnetic polish. You do one coat as you would normally let it dry and then you use the magnet as you do the second coat doing it nail by nail.
Ta, I'll give that a go. I purposely only did one coat as they directed on the boots website as it thought there might be an issue with it working properly if it was thicker.
Just aquired the bigger bottle of Excuse Moi had the mini from the Muppets set and just waiting on the Gold shatter arriving now (hopefully tomorrow). Had to exercise extreme willpower as QVC have had OPI on most of the day and had different offers on did manage to resist though (just).
Currently got a bit of a mix on my nails as had a few experiments going on I have a combination of I Only Date Werewolves from the Spookettes mini set and I think its Sweetheart from another mini set and have a purple crackle over the pale nails and have put a coat of Excuse Moi over the black and its actually turned out really nice.
why did my parents not raise me to have willpower?
Went into superdrugs, just for a browse and found Barry M limited edition lilac foil. Of course I wasnt going to turn down something purple, especially nail varnish, but NO regrets. its so lovely. only took 1 coat, touch dry fairly quickly although not fully. I think I'm in love...
why did my parents not raise me to have willpower?
Went into superdrugs, just for a browse and found Barry M limited edition lilac foil. Of course I wasnt going to turn down something purple, especially nail varnish, but NO regrets. its so lovely. only took 1 coat, touch dry fairly quickly although not fully. I think I'm in love...
I went for a similar one today for work. I put it on over the top of the silver one I had on yesterday. Had to remove it earlier (nails need a treatment) and it was a sod to get off.
I am soooo excited, I'm getting the Across the Universe nail varnish for Christmas. hip hip hooray!!
Elanor - been looking at your blog...gorgeous nail varnishes!! I want to try the whole taping thing...what do you use? would normal sellotape work? Thanks
okay so I went and gave in and bought glamour for the nails inc even though I'm saving for christmas. I decided against it before since I have a red and dark plum similar and I don't really like nude, but saw piccadilly circus and have nothing like it. Plus it's very pretty. A nice rich colour.
I am soooo excited, I'm getting the Across the Universe nail varnish for Christmas. hip hip hooray!!
Elanor - been looking at your blog...gorgeous nail varnishes!! I want to try the whole taping thing...what do you use? would normal sellotape work? Thanks
Ooh, nice! That reminds me that I haven't worn my AtU for ages, I must try it out again soon and stick it on the blog.
Normal sellotape absolutely works zoboes! You can buy fancy nail tape and nail tip guides and so on, but the only difference from selltape is that they're opaque and cost ten times the price. I cut all the bits of tape I need first and line them up on the edge of my coffee table, and stick them all to the back of my hand and unstick again. This takes a bit of the major stickiness off them. Then stick them down over the properly dried first colour, paint your new colour and peel them off straight away. And don't peel too quickly!
Thank you Elanor! I also commented on a couple of posts on your blog (my comments are under the name Zoe!)
I'm going to give it a go with the sellotape next weekend I think, its the only time I can really sit down and go for it! Just need to decide on a pattern now....decisions decisions!
Thank you Elanor! I also commented on a couple of posts on your blog (my comments are under the name Zoe!)
I'm going to give it a go with the sellotape next weekend I think, its the only time I can really sit down and go for it! Just need to decide on a pattern now....decisions decisions!
I thought that must have been you! I'm quite excited, I seem to have acquired a few more followers, some of whom have proper nail blogs, and there were quite a few new comments over this weekend.
Silly question, but what is the coverage like when you use the tape and go over another colour? Im going to do a tester nail today and if it goes well, Ill carry on!!
I think your nail blog is great, some of the colours you have are amazing! I love looking at it"
I have tried it, twice...and I will again. It is a bit tricky, but there was a definite improvement between the first and second attempt...but you really really really do need a white base coat. Oh and make sure that the thing you've put the water in isn't too large, paper cup size is probably best, because anchoring to the sides makes it much easier.
Silly question, but what is the coverage like when you use the tape and go over another colour? Im going to do a tester nail today and if it goes well, Ill carry on!!
I think your nail blog is great, some of the colours you have are amazing! I love looking at it"
It very much depends on the colour. I have a couple of magazines that I use the back of for testing before I do my nails. Good luck!
I've tried water marbling twice, and will be very unlikely to try again. I found it very messy and the result was not good, and I don't have the patience or the energy.
I've tried the water marbling too. Problem here I think is that the polish has to be the right consistency and the water itself not too cold or too hot or it just won't work. I also wouldn't recommend anything with glitter for this technique.
Oh. I got the Nails Inc gold magnetic one, and it just doesn't work. It's horrible and gritty and lumpy, and there is zero effect from the magnet at all. I am seriously unimpressed, and it cost £13!
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I love everyone's nail art - I don't have the patience, skill or imagination to do any myself!
Ta, I'll give that a go. I purposely only did one coat as they directed on the boots website as it thought there might be an issue with it working properly if it was thicker.
This is a Revlon's Midnight Affair (blue) with Rimmel's Your Majesty (silver) tips and NYC Lights Camera Glitter over the top.
Currently got a bit of a mix on my nails as had a few experiments going on I have a combination of I Only Date Werewolves from the Spookettes mini set and I think its Sweetheart from another mini set and have a purple crackle over the pale nails and have put a coat of Excuse Moi over the black and its actually turned out really nice.
Went into superdrugs, just for a browse and found Barry M limited edition lilac foil. Of course I wasnt going to turn down something purple, especially nail varnish, but NO regrets. its so lovely. only took 1 coat, touch dry fairly quickly although not fully. I think I'm in love...
I went for a similar one today for work. I put it on over the top of the silver one I had on yesterday. Had to remove it earlier (nails need a treatment) and it was a sod to get off.
http://elanorsnails.blogspot.com/2011/11/china-glaze-love-marilyn.html - Look at my new one! Tell me that is a waste of money!
Elanor - been looking at your blog...gorgeous nail varnishes!! I want to try the whole taping thing...what do you use? would normal sellotape work? Thanks
Ooh, nice! That reminds me that I haven't worn my AtU for ages, I must try it out again soon and stick it on the blog.
Normal sellotape absolutely works zoboes! You can buy fancy nail tape and nail tip guides and so on, but the only difference from selltape is that they're opaque and cost ten times the price. I cut all the bits of tape I need first and line them up on the edge of my coffee table, and stick them all to the back of my hand and unstick again. This takes a bit of the major stickiness off them. Then stick them down over the properly dried first colour, paint your new colour and peel them off straight away. And don't peel too quickly!
I'm going to give it a go with the sellotape next weekend I think, its the only time I can really sit down and go for it! Just need to decide on a pattern now....decisions decisions!
I thought that must have been you! I'm quite excited, I seem to have acquired a few more followers, some of whom have proper nail blogs, and there were quite a few new comments over this weekend.
I think your nail blog is great, some of the colours you have are amazing! I love looking at it"
it looks so pretty - but is it hard to do?
I have tried it, twice...and I will again. It is a bit tricky, but there was a definite improvement between the first and second attempt...but you really really really do need a white base coat. Oh and make sure that the thing you've put the water in isn't too large, paper cup size is probably best, because anchoring to the sides makes it much easier.
It very much depends on the colour. I have a couple of magazines that I use the back of for testing before I do my nails. Good luck!
I've tried water marbling twice, and will be very unlikely to try again. I found it very messy and the result was not good, and I don't have the patience or the energy.