Growth and glitter SPAM

Well, would you look at that. A whole week without posting...

In an attempt to clear the backlog of pictures that I have stockpiled over the last few weeks, I'm just going to spam you tonight.

Here's an update of my nail growth:

 Yes, I went back to using this serum again (click here to see my review of this product). After originally complaining that I didn't get talons within a two week period, I did continue to use this serum...and I found that I'd been a little hasty in my critique. Okay, so it didn't do much to make my cuticles feel moisturised, but I did notice faster growth. I don't how it works, but I do believe that it actually does.  I've had a few occasions  recently when I've looked at my hands and been pleasantly surprised.

 Notice anything strange? I have three nail extensions on. I cut my thumb nail right down to practice my tip application and acrylic overlay technique. I did this with my left hand (obviously) and I don't think I did too badly.  The pinkie fingernail has an acrylic extension and the ring finger has a gel extension on it - both of those were applied by a classmate of mine. 

And now, a little glitter spam...

 Studio M's 'Purple Medallion'. I know it's a little random, but I LOVE this polish!

 Can you see the change in nail length?

Okay, that's all for now. Have a happy start to your week and I'll be back soon.

xx

31 Day Manicure Challenge Day 2 - Orange

Day 2 of the manicure challenge is orange and I have a lovely one for you...also a beast to photograph!

Studio M's Lovin' it.

This picture isn't a good one either because it doesn't show the miniscule blue/pearl particles in it. It's quite a cold colour actually and not one of the best that I've ever worn. But I've go so many untrieds and unloved, so I need to do my best to use them.  There is one good thing with this polish though; it dries really fast.

This old picture was taken in a lightbox photo in January and it shows the shimmer a little more here:

Day 3 is yellow...

xx

Go Li-Li, it's your birthday! Flash-Giveaway CLOSED

Hi Friends!

Today is my birthday! I've had a lovely day so far and in a few hours I'm going out to shake a leg. As people have been giving me gifts today, I thought I might give one too. Keep reading if you're interested...

My mani today is simple. Slamming Red by Studio M (which is a beast to photograph, but is truely magnificent) and Barry M's Instant Effects crackle polish.

Simple but soooo effective. In real life? It's bonkers with all of its holographic glitter. This was on my wish list from the get-go and I was lucky enough to have this sent to me as a surprise (thanks Kris).

Now on to the FLASH-GIVEAWAY!!

I bought these earrings in a craft market in Jamaica back in March and they are looking for a good home. If you want to win them, and a little something extra, just fill in the form below. The giveaway will end on Sunday 21st May at 23:59 GMT and it's open internationally. All you have to do is be a GFC follower and tweet about, blog about or display this giveaway in your sidebar for a extra entry. 'Tis all!

xx

I'LL ANNOUNCE THE WINNER BY THE END OF THE WEEK!

New Polish. Drooool!

Hi everyone (and a big welcome to my new readers x)

A few days back I receive a package of goodies from a swap with Kristina.  Not only did she send me some yummies, she also sent me some the 'Slamming Red' that I have been banging on about for a while. I nearly shed a tear of happiness but my hubby was looking at me funny, so I sucked it up.  Thanks again, Kristina!

 L-R: Purple Medallion, Slamming Red and Lovin' It.

 L-R: Ms. Hautie, Red Velvet, Resort to Red.

 L-R: Snake Skin, De-Luxe-Cious, Untamed Luxury and Covered in Diamonds.

Amour 'Rain Glitter' and Orly 'Out of This World'.

Last night I commenced a swatch-a-thon and even managed to do a manicure that lasted overnight (O.M.Gosh!). Unfortunately I am currently nursing an awful headache and don't have the gumption to start watermarking those pictures tonight (have you noticed that most of these pictures aren't watermarked?)
Whilst I wait for these painkillers to kick in I'm going to settle down and watch Glee whilst eating a huge bar of Cadbury's Fruit'n'Nut.

Nitey, nite friends
x

Red Franken

Hello everyone. How's it going?

I'm sat here typing with my chipped and battered Christmas manicure so, for today, no gratuitous nail shots or photo spammage from moi. I did manage to pick up a few nail stickers for £1.50 from my local Savers today, so I'll put them to use tonight and get back to you...

For the past couple of weeks I've been on an on-line hunt for Studio M Slamming Red (look at Enamel Girl's, it's gorgeous!).  It's a nice reddish glitter polish that is highly coveted by many polish lovers. It's also one you can't get here and I can't find any on Ebay either. Unless I beg another wonderful, kindly, super generous blogger to do a swap with me, I'm not going to get this polish any time soon.  Sooo, I thought I'd try to make my own to satisfy myself for now.

I was perusing the cosmetics section of my tiny, local pharmacist last week. Well, I was actually on my hands and knees with my face buried in the discounted make-up basket and I found these little beauties just sitting there waiting for adoption - 3 for £1.  I couldn't leave them behind could I? It would have been rude.

 They only have numbers, no names. I don't even know who made them!

 I reckon they are less than 5ml in volume too.

 I thought I'd be clever and use one of the two reds I bought, Nubar Essence (because it looks gross on me on its own) and Juicy Jules to franken my own knock-off Slamming Red.

 This is what I ended up with.
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Okay, so it's not quite a match but it will do for me...unless of course, someone has a spare one of the real Slamming Red just gathering dust that they wouldn't mind swapping for a UK brand...
I haven't even swatched it yet. Right, where's the acetone - I've got to get a-mending and a-painting.

On that note, see you later ;-)