The Games

I have been saying for a few months that I was not bothered by the Olympics, with me not being a very sporty person it wasn't anything that intrested me. But over the past few days it has been hard not to see the odd game here and there. Watching Rebecca Adlington's 400m freestyle it was her nail art that caught my eye, not the big bronze medal around her neck. After seeing this I automatically scanned the internet to see what other athletes were also showing their nail art off!

Adlington wasn't the only one to have embraced the trend, with US tennis ace Venus Williams flashing her stars and stripe nails during a press conference. Mexican archer Aida Roman sporting a gold design with her country's national colours in the woman's team quarter final. Others taht also popped up were impressive manicures by German track cycling team member Kristina Vogel, who had a black, red and gold design. But best of all weightlifter Luz Mecedes Acosta Valdez incorporated both the Mexican and Great British flags.

After doing a little bit more research it turns out that nail artist Sophy Robson, who joined with Procter & Gamvle (P&G) have provided nail services to the athletes and guests in the Olympic Village.

You can find loads of Olympic nail tutorials online such as YouTube if you want to give it ago yourself. I lover teh fact that the female athletes are showing their personality's with their nail art. I think it also brings a bit more colour to teh games!

Can't wait to see more......

And this is my take on the look...

 

Stripes

So I bit the Bullet and decided to buy some striping tape after hearing how easy and amazing it was. I searched through eBay and found a set of 10 different colour tapes for a massive £2.00 by Tool-zoom. So everyday I have been hoping they would arrive and then finally they did, only 3 days had passed! :) I ripped open the package and fount the 10 mixed striping tapes and was already like a little kid at Christmas.

I was thinking of just trying the normal fan effect or stripes but saw some amazing designs online inspired me to try some like it for myself. I had read they had been free hnaded into sections but i wasn't as confident with my skaky hands! So I cleaned the base of the nail first and applied a whire base coat. Once this had dried I started applying some green tape as I knew I would use this the least (like a stencil). I made a cross on one nail and different thickness of stripes on the others. I picked the colours I wanted and carefully filled in the sections on my nails. Before it had time to dry I peeled the green rape leaving the white from the base showing.

Once these had fully dried I found some gold tape and replaced where teh green tape had been and there you have it!

I am in love with them at the moment and dont want to change them again!

:)

Cheeky Lunch Time Buys

So I have just been on lunch and I must say work has had a slow start to the month, so to brughten up my day I made a quick trip to the nearest Boots store to see what polishes i could find.

Always love a cheeky lunchtime buy! Pictures to follow after I have used them :)

Looks like I have my evening planned! :)

Nail Paint - Barry M - Black Multi Glitter (333)

New York Color - Lights Camera Glitter (105)

New York Color - Sidewalkers (270)

JolieBox

A few months ago i signed up too what i thought was the most amazing thing ever Glossy Box. After reading reviews online it sounds like a monthly present that you would get for yourself with 5 deluxe sample size products from makeup, nails and skin care.

After receiving my glossy box for 5 months i started to realise that what i was getting wasn’t anywhere near as good as it looks and even though i filled out a beauty profile the products i got still weren’t for me.

So i took to cancelling my subscription.

At the thought of not getting another surprise box every month i yet again took to the net to read review after review on all different monthly boxes i ended up going for the JolieBox.

I’m going to keep an eye on the boxes i get to see if they vary quality wise month to month

Junes Box (Birthday Box)

so first off i noticed the wrapping was not as colourful or presented as well as Glossy Box, but really who needs a fancy box that they end up throwing away or keeping under the bed. I was shocked at the sizes of the products as they were a lot better that what i was used to with 1 full size product.

Yon-Ka - Pamplemousse

This facial cream was nicely scented of citrus fruits making it a lot more enjoyable to apply. This everyday lightweight moisturiser left my skin feeling soft and smooth, even under all my make-up. i also felt it gave a little glow to my face and helped to brighten up those dark rings around my eyes!

 

Institut Esthederm - Bronze Repair

So this is the one product i haven be able to use yet with the lack of sun i have seen. its for both me and woman with tolerant skin, who can and wish to safely tan without developing wrinkles. I Myself am scared when it comes to any kind of tan products being that i burn very easy with my fair skin and frecjles. It was a good size for a quick trial. I will let you know my verdict once i have given it ago.

L'OCCITANE's - Angelica Hydration Cream

Made with organic angelica from the Drome of France, this lightweight hydration cream is an absolute must have. not only did it help my skin get back to its normal plump look it also improves skin elasticity and protects from the naturel elements. My skin was definitely more plump, radiant and smooth.

I love my JolieBox - Nail File

You can never have too many of these right! :)

Elysambre - Discovery Product - Lip Linner

I fell in love with this Lip Linner straight away but thats just because I love them. I cant say that this one was any diffrent to any of the others I have bought but none the less i loved the colour - rouge.

Overall I love my first JolieBox, I will use all the products in there at somepoint if I have not already. Also my first gave me a great idea that if i get things I won't use then why not put them all in a box and then at Christams use them as stocking fillers!

Can't wait until my next months box! :)

leopard Mad

So after finding the leopard print so easy i got a little bit carried away.....!

I had already done the normal colours for the leopard print so thought i would trya nd change them a little.

They are not the best i have ever done but they are still good to me! :)

Bit by bit

So after a little while i started trying some copy cat designs.....

After seeing some rose nail art done by Lippy Lucie (http://lippylucie.blogspot.co.uk) i had to try it out for myself..... these have to be my fav so far :)

Hope you like. x

Vodka is not just for drinking.

So after seeing so many mazing nail designs on the internet i stubbled across newspapper nals and i just had to try it for myself. I watched a few tutorials on YouTube before taking to my own nails.

All the things i used:

O.P.I - Clear Top Coat

O.P.I - Bubble Bath Pink

Vodka

A magazine

I decided I didn't just want to do owrds as they would only print backwards and it seems to be the normal thing done. So as I was flicking though my mag I cam across the answers for last weeks cross-word and straight away thought I would use these.

Being the girly girl I am I painted my nails Bubble Bath Pink by O.P.I (easy to apply with amazing results) waited for it to dry and then dipped my nail into the Vodka for a few seconds after pulling my nail out of the Vodka i pushed the magazine cuttings on to my nail. I peeled the paper back slowly left the print for a few seconds to dry and teh quickly brushed over my nail is a clear top coat.

So for my first attempt what do you think?

I love them, tehy were quick and easy, but also gave me that diffrent look i was going for... and on the plus side was the talk at work teh next day! :)