Neon Trend For The Nails

Neon is a big trend in the fashion world and looks great in some beauty editorial shoots particularly on the lips, it also looks striking on nails in fluorescent oranges and pinks but this is the first bright almost highlighter pen shaded yellow I have found. I got an approving "wow mamma your nails are very fantastic" yesterday from my son who may I add is a trendy little guy :) I purchased...

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On The Wish List…OPI Holland Collection

OPI always create a buzz around their new collections and their Holland collection is no exception. I was recently watching QVC, well I say watching...it was background noise as I was working but then I heard OPI and took note. What caught my eye is the bright red/orange that looked incredible on everyone, it is absolutely beautiful and is going straight in the wish list. Credit -...

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Runway Nails – Badgley Mischka by Deborah Lippmann

Nails have become a huge focal point at fashion week for the last few seasons, I have chosen these modern 40s inspired nails created with Deborah Lippmanns Razzle Dazzle for the Badgley Mischka A/W 2011 show. The Gallery #gallery-2 { margin: auto; } #gallery-2 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 33%; } #gallery-2 img...

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Brand New Nail Kit By Ciaté

Have you guys seen the new Caviar manicure? O.M.FREAKING.G this is awesome. It's probably not practical but then when did practical become fun? This little kit comprises of a bottle of tiny 3d beads and Ciaté Paint Pot nail varnish which compliments the bead shade. There's a choice of three colours at the moment Mother of Pearl, Black Pearl and Rainbow. I'm hoping there'll be more. It works...

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Frenzy At Chanel

THE NAIL FILE | NEW RELEASES - Chanel's A/W Nails. Each season Chanel creates a highly sought after selection of nail shades which sends the fashion and beauty world into a 'Frenzy'. Chanel's Creative Director of make-up Peter Philips created just one shade for A/W aptly called Frenzy. ©Chanel He is said to have created the new shade to co-ordinate with a new compact called Notorious...

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17 Supreme Shine Nail Colour

REVIEW | NAILS - Making Waves With 17. To me nothing feels more fresh, clean and Summer ready than teal. It reminds me of a warm climate, amazing sandals and vibrant shades. I spotted this nail polish in Boots recently and decided to add it to my S/S nail collection, well it would be rude not too! Here's how it looks #gallery-3 { margin: auto; } #gallery-3...

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Shop Then And Now

NAILS | BEAUTY NEWS - A New Designer E-Commerce Shopping Site. Then and Now is a brand new e-commerce site that launched in December 2011. Then and Now allows you to purchase the latest designer trends, past and present. Not just a beauty site, Then and Now stocks Men's, Women's, Kid's, Beauty and Home. The process is simple The 'THEN' section (discounts of up to 70% off RRP) offering...

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Blue Nails?

REVIEW | NAILS - Blue Shimmer. Blue nails are making a comeback, Chanel brought us fashionable blues last year with the Les Denim collection but now it seems pastel blues have been replaced by vibrant shades. Gallery #gallery-5 { margin: auto; } #gallery-5 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 33%; } #gallery-5 img...

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Review – BeautyUK Soft Lilac Nails

REVIEWS | NAILS - No-59 Fancy a change from the usual nail shades worn during Winter? I have a nail polish from Beauty UK that reminds me of parma violets, it's a soft creamy pastel colour that will have you craving Spring. Gallery #gallery-6 { margin: auto; } #gallery-6 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width:...

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New Season: YSL S/S Nails

Almost edible, these nail colours make me thirsy and wanting the sun now! Can you believe it's £28 for the pair? great price for the a duo considering how much I forked out for a Chanel polish I have worn once. Geez...I bet they'll be gone before you utter the word YSL. Manicure Couture...

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