So My Resolution to Stop Procrastinating...

Failed miserable. Sorry.

Merry (very belated) Christmas!


Faybee xx

Barry M Instant Nail Effects

I've seen crackle nail varnish before but never one from a brand I could buy in the UK so I was very excited when one of my friends posted about this on Facebook. I hummed and harred about it for a bit but when I saw it for sale in my local Superdrug I couldn't resist after all it's only £3.95.

It's only available in black and it's very easy to get some really funky looking nails out of this bottle. It's a lot thicker than normal nail varnish and you have to apply it very quickly, it says you can't go over the same bit of nail twice but I've found as long as you're quick and not applying too thick a layer it's fine. Thinner layers make it easier for the nail varnish to 'crack' and the quicker they dry the bigger the cracks become so if you want more of the base colour to show try blowing on your nails as they dry.

This is Instant Nail Effects over Models Own Sterling Silver. I think it gives a cool look, almost like graffiti.

The effect I ended up with definitely looks like the design on the lid but nothing like the pictures on the label (not seen in photo)

If you haven't already tried crackle nail varnish I'd say this is a must, I'm already thinking about buying a backup bottle.


Faybee x

Attention Facebookers and Models Own Fans!

In case you weren't already aware Models Own are going to give all their Facebook fans a 50% discount! That is if they can reach 10,000 fans by the 31^st August.

So I suggest you get down to their Facebook page pronto and click the like button because I've already started my shopping list ;)
 


Faybee x

Models Own Tangerine Queen

So after finally managing to get Purple Haze off my nails I decided to try out something I bit brighter. This is definitely brighter.

Tangerine Queen is a gorgeous bright neon, it dries to a not-quite-matte finish (satin, is that the word I want?) it's not an in your face orange but a lovely subtle colour, well if you can call a neon subtle.

It really reminds me of China Glazes Sun Worshipper but sadly I don't own that one so I can't compare them in real life.


Faybee x

Purple Haze NOTD

I think I must have been mad not use a base colour with this. That's six coats in the picture.

Pros: Super sparkly and a fairly unusual colour; I don't recall seeing a purple glitter before. I keep looking down at my nails and going "Oooooo shiny!" I'm also pretty sure I could fight crime with my bullet proof nails now (six coats!)

Cons: I have no idea how I'm going to get this off.

Models Own Mini Haul

Looky what I got in the post :)

That's Bluebelle, Tangerine Queen, Magenta Divine, Purple Haze, Emerald City, Sterling Silver and 6-way Shape it & Buff it Nail File

I ordered the first five online and bought Sterling Silver in my local Boots. I wanted to see it in real life first because I was umming and ahhing over it. I'm definitely glad I got it.

I am painting my nails as we speak.