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    Brown Butterflies

    I know I’ve been neglectful recently when it comes to replying to all your lovely comments. Even if I don’t respond underneath I do read every single one and will make all efforts to reply to your specific questions. 
    If you have any of these specific questions, you’ll probably get a faster response if you Twit or Email me. It might also be fun if you Formspring me. I’ve only ever had 3 questions asked and it would be cool to get some more! I’ll answer pretty much anything you ask so go wild!

    Konad Plate: Bundle Monster – BM09
    Base Colour: Barry M Mushroom
    Konad Colour: L’Oreal LaquiResist – Black Bean
    Top Coat of NYC

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    Dotty

    I’m heading home for the Christmas holidays tomorrow (yay!) which means it’s going to be a bit hectic and all my stuff’s going to be packed up so there may not be a mani but I’ll try my best.



    Konad Plate: M60
    Base Colour: L’Oreal Jet-Set – 225
    Konad Colour: Miss Sporty – Zodiac
    Top Coat of NYC

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    E.L.F Mod Mauve

    I’ve had this polish in my drawer for months now but have never worn it because I was so disappointed with the way it looks IRL compared to the swatch on the website. After looking at a few other people’s swatches (herehere and here) I’m starting to think I got a dud bottle. I can only describe it as muddy red.
    I was appalled at this colour when I first applied it but it’s growing on me now. I don’t really have anything else like this in my collection – probably because it’s kind of ‘blah’ and wouldn’t stand out to me if I saw it on a shop shelf – so I’m not going to throw it away but it won’t be a polish that I pick out very often. I can’t even think of any occasions when this would be a good shade to wear.

    It was really hard to pick colours to match for the nail art but I think I picked some good ones which have helped in making me like this colour a bit better.

    It’s weird to see a picture of my nails upside down like this but I thought I’d shake things up a bit today and take some photos from different angles. I’m very particular and normally like uniformity but I realise the front on pictures everyday get a bit same-y so I’ll be trying some more exciting shots from now on. 

    Konad Plate: BM03
    Base Colour: E.L.F – Mod Mauve
    Konad Colour: Sally Hansen Chrome – Amber
    L’Oreal LaquiResist 837 for the hearts
    Top Coat of GOSH

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    Hulk Fail

    I was going for a Hulk look with this one. Anyone who is familiar with the comics or the films will know Bruce Banner wears his trademark purple shorts whenever he’s angry!

    The little pink bits you see are some weird tiny foil strips from Viva La Nails. It’s hard to come across ideas for using these.
    I tried to make a line with them but ended up just making a mess instead!

    Konad Plate: M57
    Base Colour: Claire’s Mood  – Peaceful/Confident
    Konad Colour: L’Oreal LaquiResist – Bebe Blue
    Purple: George @ Asda – Hoax
    Top Coat of NYC

    I’m staying away from home for a few days and trying to travel light which means I won’t be packing many nail supplies or my beast of a camera so I won’t be able to post anything for a while. I should be back on Friday.
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    ♪♫ Autumn leaves under frozen souls…

    … hungry hands turning soft and old.
    This is a beautiful song by Paolo Nutini. If you’ve never heard it, please give it a listen.
    I just think ‘Autumn Leaves’ when I look at this brown stamping and then the song popped into my head!

    Konad Plate: M56
    Base Colour: Barry M – Cyan Blue
    Konad Colour: L’Oreal LaquiResist – Black Bean
    For the Line: W7 Blue Lagoon applied with a paintbrush
    Top Coat of NYC

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    Marbling Fail

    I have been meaning to try marbling for ages and was reminded by Marina a few days ago. My first attempt didn’t go very well. I ended up with lumps and bumps everywhere and more of a clumping than marbling effect. I think it’s because I dunked my fingers in, then pulled them back out without remving the excess which then also stuck to my nail.
    I used:
    L’Oreal LacquiResist – Bebe Blue
    and two old Collection 2000 polishes in a red and pink colour.
    then a top coat of NYC
    Before clean-up:
    After clean-up:
    As you can see, there’s much room for improvement so any advice is welcomed!

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    More Matte

    I’ve finally got these tip stamps down! For ages, whenever I tried, they would end up trailing down my nail and I would get really frustrated.
    I used some little flakies from Viva La Nails. They look pink in the packet but are kind of transparent pink so they just look a bit iridescent on the nail.

    Konad Plate: M56
    Base Colour: L’Oreal Jet-Set – 225 (No Name)
    Konad Colour: Collection 2000 – Moonlight Shine
    Sparklies stuck on with Miss Sporty top coat
    Top Coat of Essie Matte About You

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