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    ♪♫ Memories of times and the places that were there

    23rd September 2011
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    I can’t believe it’s Friday already! This week has flown by so quickly.
    You might have noticed a few changes around here recently. I put up a new banner a little while ago and my pictures have also taken a turn for the better if I do say so myself!
    I’ve been wanting a great lamp with a white fluorescent bulb for a long time after Cris gave me some advice about lighting. They can be a bit pricey but I was lucky enough to find one in the house. It’s been sat on the same side table for months and I’ve gotten so used to seeing it that I just forgot it was there.
    I was sat in the lounge one day when I caught a glimpse of it and just had one of those moments where something clicked in my brain and I realised it was exactly what I’d been wanting for weeks!
    I also changed my watermark and have started stamping it in to the middle of the pictures because I’ve seen a few of my pictures online with the watermark cropped out and no credit given which is so annoying (and illegal). So, I have to put it in a place where it can’t be cropped without slicing up the picture, but I’m trying to keep it as unobtrusive as possible and I hope you guys don’t mind too much.
    I started out using scotch tape to mark off the black sections at the side but it ruined the mani underneath so I just whipped out a striping brush and freehanded the a line then filled it in after. It’s obviously not as crisp a line as you would get using scotch tape but it saves a lot of time and hassle.

    Plate: Bundle Monster BM223

    Base Colour: Cult Nails – Cruisin’ Nude
    Stamp Colour: W7 – Black
    Top Coat of NYC

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    No7, I Am Disappoint

    18th September 2011
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    Boots are running their £5 off No7 make-up when you spend £5 in store at the moment and since I always need hair dye or products, I  take advantage and stock up while the offer is on so I get a few vouchers. I run right over to the No7 counter and pick out a nail varnish which then costs me just £2. Bargain!
    I picked up Minty Fresh which is a lovely colour but an absolute nightmare to apply! The formula is not particularly thin but it drags and streaks like a byatch and needed 4 coats for opacity.
    Here’s my step-by-step. You can see the extent of streakiness on the first picture. I would recommend you stay away from this polish at all costs! I’m tempted to throw it out because it’s so dang frustrating! 
    Anyway, on to the nail art… as if this mani couldn’t get any worse, the colouring on the bullion that I used came off completely and smudged all the way up my nail when I applied my top coat. I still love the little detail though!

    Stamping Plate: Bundle Monster BM212
    Base Colour: No7 – Minty Fresh
    Stamp Colour: NYC Glossies 243B
    Top Coat of NYC
    Bullion from Born Pretty Store
    Gems from eBay

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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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