Neutral tribal nails

June 2013 - Painted tribal accent designs over my nude polish. First attempt at tribal :)

I bought a nail art set from Primark yesterday and used it to make the tribal design.

The set includes both black and white polishes with a tiny brush to paint stripes. You can also use them as pens by turning them upside down! Each polish comes with it's own set of gems to add some sparkle; all for £2!

I'm so pleased with this design

Nude nails <3

June 2013 - Nude base for my new nails. I had to take a photo because I absolutely adore this colour!

Collection 2000 - Stormy Grey

I've never used a colour like this before, but it'll not be the last time I use it!

Best. Compliment. Ever!

So the other day at work, one of my colleagues asked to have a look at my nails (this seems to happen every time i do a new manicure lately!) She asked if i did them myself and when i said yes, she replied that i was "very talented". I was so happy! She then went on to ask if i had any training with nails (I don't), so that was an added bonus.

It might not sound like much, but it is so nice to hear that people like what i do with my nails; and actually think i do a good job.

I have had a few friends and colleagues ask me to do their nails now, or some ask if they can copy my designs.

That really brightened up my day and i just wanted to share :)

More spots!

June 2013 - so the striping tape was a semi disaster, which means a new manicure!

Plum gel base with grey spots and plenty of top coat.

I'm a little obsessed with my dotting tool at the minute

Plum with Gold striping tape

June 2013 - Gel Pro nail varnish in plum (from asda!) with gold striping tape from ebay. I love how it has turned out!

The tape was a little tricky to place, but it isn't bad for a first attempt

Dotty nails

June 2013 - My dotting tool arrived today.  So naturally I had to make rainbow dot nails!

They aren't perfect by a long shot, but practice makes perfect!

Summer daisies

June 2013 - cute little daisies. Done with an old eyeliner brush!

Removing glitter polish

June 2013 - I adore glitter polish, but getting it off your nails is a nightmare! You scrub and scrub for ages, then you end up with cotton stuck to bits of glitter that just won't move.

I followed an online tutorial which made things a hundred times easier!

Soak the cotton balls in nail varnish remover, wrap the cotton balls to your nails with tin foil, leave for about 5 minutes and you're done!

Glitter gradient

June 2013- First attempt at glitter gradient. Not too sure how I feel about it!