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    Just Like The Movies: Fight Club Nail Art

    12th September 2011
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    This weekend all I did was work on this blog (at the risk of sounding like a complete recluse I honestly didn’t leave my house at all on Saturday or Sunday) and it definitely paid off. Yesterday I passed 2000 pageviews with a bit of help from some Twitter friends and reached 200 likes on Facebook. I just want to take this chance thank you all so much for reading and commenting, and even those of you who just drop in from time to time for a browse – don’t think you go unnoticed. You guys make blogging worthwhile and have all helped me out when I need it most. THANK YOU!! xx
    Fight Club has been one of my favourites for a very long time and it’s definitely why I’m such a David Fincher fangirl. I’ve seen every feature film he’s ever directed and I’m so so so excited for The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo this December [Trailer here]
    Thumb to pinky: Soap, Black Eye, Project Mayhem, Bloody Lip, Yin Yang (like the Ikea table)
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    Just Like The Movies: (500) Days of Summer Nail Art

    11th September 2011
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    Welcome to Movie Week!
    I loved Week of Geek and I think you guys did too, so I’ve been cooking up ideas for another theme for a long time. The idea for ‘Just Like The Movies’ has been brewing for at least a month so I’m really happy to finally get started!
    The ideas for this theme didn’t flow quite as smoothly as the Geek ideas because translating the movies on to nails took quite a bit of imagination. I had to take imagery from the films and turn it in to a simplified idea that would be possible (and hopefully quite easy) to paint on my nails. That’s not to say I didn’t have loads of fun creating the manis you’ll see this week. It’s been such a fun challenge and I’m proud of the outcome.
    The films I’ve chosen are from my list of personal favourites and a few suggestions from others. 
    I’m starting the week with (500) Days of Summer. Whenever I feel like watching a movie, but have no idea which one to put on, I always just go for this. It has a great soundtrack and I love the humour so it’s just easy watching. Also… Joseph Gorgon-Levitt. I loved him since he was Tommy in 3rd Rock and I just know I’ll enjoy any movie he chooses to star in.
    Pinky to thumb: Ikea, Arm Drawing, Expectations vs. Reality (one of my favourite movie scenes ever, the Regina Spektor song just makes it for me), Tom’s greeting cards, 500 Days.
    Click here for screen shots.

    If you want any info about polishes or application techniques used, please email or tweet me 🙂

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    Criss the Cross and Dot the Dot

    10th September 2011
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    I have a little confession to make today. I’ve been sitting on this for a long time because I wasn’t really sure if it was a topic I wanted to talk about on the blog. I guess this has come up now because September has hit and everyone is back to the grind. School, work, whatever.
    Some of you may know, or be vaguely aware, that I was studying for a degree in Accounting and Finance and the academic year approaching would have been my final year. However, during my second year (the one just gone, 2010-11) I became really discouraged in school. I didn’t enjoy my subject any more, I couldn’t find any motivation to put effort in to my work and as a consequence, I failed the year. 
    So… I won’t be going back to University this year. I’ll really miss the people and the place but I’m so glad I don’t have the constant worry and stress hanging over my head all the time. I’m currently ‘temping’ in a little office where I get on with my co-worker and there’s little to no stress. All the while, searching for a permanent position to take up when this is finished.
    So for now, the only question playing on my mind is ‘What do I want to be when I grow up?’. Lots of people say I should study hair/nails/beauty but I don’t want to go back to school for a while and I also think that take all the fun out of my hobby. I would love to pursue a career in childcare but, again, that means going back to school. For now I just plan on finding a job that I enjoy (or at least don’t mind waking up for every day) and saving enough money to move in to a flat or house with my friends. I’m taking things one step at a time.

    Konad Plate: Bundle Monster BM203
    Base Colour: Rimmel – Electric
    Konad Colour: GOSH Metallic Purple
    Nails Inc – Paris
    Top Coat of NYC

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    Blue and Green Barry

    9th September 2011
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    I feel like I write apologies way too much on here so I promise this will be the last one ever! From now on, I will just post when I post and not feel bad if it was 4 days since I last blogged.
    I hate hate hate using artificial light to take my photos but I haven’t had much choice recently as winter is creeping up on us and the days are just so dull. There is a lamp somewhere in my house that I think has a white bulb though so I’m going to find that and see how the two of us get along.

     Stamping Plate: Bundle Monster BM210
    Base Colour: Barry M – Mint Green
    Stamp Colour: Barry M – Cyan Blue
    Top Coat of NYC

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    Snakeskin Nails… Take Two

    4th September 2011
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    We are switching internet providers tonight so I’m currently
    sat on the floor of my brother’s bedroom with my computer plugged in to his
    ethernet cable. For some silly reason it’s only the wireless that isn’t
    working and apparently I’m the only person in the house who utilises the
    technological miracle that is wireless internet!

    I have some more ‘take two’ nails for you today featuring
    one of MUA Cosmetics’ new nail shades. MUA has definitely risen in my
    estimations a lot over the past few months. Each item from the basic line is only £1 so I suppose
    it’s the UK’s version of Essence. One can be forgiven for being a bit sceptical
    about the products at first because of the bargain price tag but since first trying
    them over a year ago, I can’t see a reason to pay more than £1 for an
    eyeshadow! If you are in the UK and you haven’t tried MUA yet, why on earth not?!

     Anyway, I digress. Here are some more snakeskin nails for
    you!

    Plate: BM215
    Base Colour: MUA – Shade 22
    Stamp Colour: Barry M – Berry Ice Cream andSally Hansen Chrome – Anemone
    Top Coat of NYC

    Thanks to Kari again for the inspiration!

     
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    Broken Nailed

    30th August 2011
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    Consider this a slightly early Pink Wednesday post!
    My nails are in a sorry state at the moment due to my dwindling supply of OPI Nail Envy. I need a new bottle and I normally save my credit on Valued Opinions to buy it on Amazon but I’ve recently neglected my account so I need to do a few more surveys before I have enough virtual pennies.
    I’ve been meaning to write a review of the Nail Envy for a while and this shortage has reminded me how much I love it and need to tell you all about it! Basically, it’s the sole reason I have been able to grow my nails and keep them long, I can’t recommend it highly enough.

    Plate: Bundle Monster BM224 and BM201
    Base Colour: Cult Nails – Iconic
    Konad Colour: Miss Sporty Zodiac
    Top Coat of NYC

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