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    Just Like The Movies: Tron Nail Art

    15th September 2011
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    If you’ve been following for a while, you’ll know I created a Tron mani when Legacy was released in cinemas last Christmas [here]. Well here’s my updated version!
    The imagery comes from both the original film and the sequel. I love both the movies but I think the Tron: Legacy is a bit long. I normally watch up to the part where Quorra rescues Sam from the grid, then skip to Castor’s club scene, watch that part and switch it off!
    Unfortunately, the pictures for this one didn’t turn out very well which is a shame cuz I think it’s a kick ass mani!
    Pinky to thumb: Identity disc, Recognizer, Light Bikes, Original Tron-ail, TRON

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    Just Like The Movies: Napoleon Dynamite Nail Art

    14th September 2011
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    Can I call Napoleon Dynamite a ‘cult-classic’? I think it definitely has a cult following but maybe it’s not old enough to be a classic. Perhaps cult-favourite is better.
    This movie is an endless source of inside-jokes among my friends and I, all the way from the obvious, ‘GOSH!’ to references about chatting online and llamas. I suppose they aren’t really ‘inside’ because anyone who’s seen the film will understand but I don’t know too many people that have. If I see you wearing a ‘Vote For Pedro’ t-shirt, you are instantly placed at the top of my cool meter.
    Thumb to pinky: ‘Vote for Pedro’, Napoleon, GOSH, Uncle Rico’s Van, Debbie’s note to Pedro.
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    Just Like The Movies: Scott Pilgrim vs. The World Nail Art

    13th September 2011
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    Thanks to everyone that voted for today’s nail art. Scott Pilgrim beat Batman by just one vote!
    I think Scott Pilgrim vs. The World is like Marmite, you either love it or hate it and I’m definitely on the love side. It’s one of only two films I’ve ever seen at the cinema more than once. As soon as I saw the first trailer I had such high hopes for it and it really didn’t disappoint, the visual effects are just stunning.

    The inspiration for the nails comes from both the comics and the film.
    Pinky to thumb: 7 Evil Exes, Scott Pilgrim, Sex Bob-omb, Ramona Flowers, Scott Pilgrim

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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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    ‘I’ve had enough trouble for a lifetime’ (Harry Potter Nail Art)

    15th July 2011
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    How could I not dedicate today’s nails to Harry Potter?! I’ve read all the books and seen all the films so I, like many, will be sad to see the end of the series. I’m not actually sure when I will be seeing the film. I could go on Sunday but I don’t like going to the cinema when it’s really really busy so I’m tempted to even wait until next week! I know that conviction won’t hold up for very long though!

    Here’s some trivia for you. J.K. Rowling grew up in the area that I live in. I even went to the same high school she did!

    Thumb to Pinky: Deathly Hallows, Slytherin, Ravenclaw, Gryffindor, Hufflepuff.
    I used Bundle Monster plate BM20 for the stripes.

    When I was checking the house colours (I know them of course, but I wanted to check I was 100% right because it would have been super embarrassing if I used the wrong colours) I found an interesting article about the significance of the colours which you can read here.

    Polishes used:
    Deathly Hallows – Rimmel Black Satin, white acrylic paint
    Houses: Base colour first, stamp colour second
    Slytherin – BYS Fern, Collection 2000 Moonlight shine
    Ravenclaw – Collection 2000 Unnamed Bronze, NYC Glossies 243B
    Gryffindor – La Femme Cherry Red, Sally Hansen Chrome Amber
    Hufflepuff – George@ Asda Buttercup Shine, W7 Black

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