Dotty about Nails

Over the weekend I finally got around to ordering some Nail Art Dotting Tools and after giving them a go I can honestly say they are much easier to use than nail art pens. The effect is also nicer as the dots are 'flat' as opposed to bubbly dots that can burst or smudge if you haven't let your nails dry thoroughly. You can buy your nail dotting tools here.

I used my two favourite Ilamasqua nail varnishes in 'Milf' and 'Wink' as the base colours, adding some white dots on top. I have to say I think the end result is pretty cute.

The good thing is I also tested out the Nails Inc Corrector Pen from my CEW haul. I usually just dip a cotton bud into nail varnish remover but I have to say I do like the corrector pen, it smells a lot nicer and less risk of me spilling nail varnish all over the place (I fill the lid up to dip the cotton bud in normally which can lead to spills everywhere!). Just use after nails have dried for a nice clean finish.

My must have nail bits.

Spare tips

Messy finish..

A bit neater after using the Nails Inc Corrector Pen

Unintentional matchy matchy nails

For those of you who remember, I was rather excited about my new Nail Art Pen purchase from Model's Own from the cool pop up shop in Westfield Shepherd's Bush. Well I finally got around to trying it out and I have to say it's very good. The nib of the pen is really precise and I was able to get smaller dots than I did with my Andrea Fulerton one. However, saying that, the Model's Own pen was twice the price so I would expect to see a difference. 

The white worked perfectly against my pretty peach Wellington Square by Nails Inc (still one of my all time fave nail brands!). I was a bit worried it would look like Tippex but the white actually does have a sheen to it  . I used Haymarket by Nails Inc on my other nails.

I actually did my nails before I even bought this dress from Oasis (a real bargain in the sale!) and I put it on that day without realising my nails matched the dress! In fact, I had no idea until I got back into my car after filling up the petrol tank. It seems I am subconsciously taking matching nails to another level.

I'm not sure what I love more, my nails or my dress! What do you guys think?

Nailed it!

I am a self confessed beauty hoarder with an unhealthy obsession for nail products in particular. As a result, I have had the Nails Inc Haymarket nail varnish for about 2 years (I distinctly remember buying it at the Clothes Show - I was like a kid in a sweet shop!) and have only just used it for the first time. I don't know what took me so long as it's a lovely flattering shade that really brings out my tan. Alternated with the pretty purple Rimmel varnish in 312 Ultra Violet it is simple yet striking. 

Inspired by the current trend of nail art popping up in all the magazines I decided to give it a go myself and jazz up my Haymarket loner nail. So, off I went to hunt for the Andrea Fulerton Nail Art pen I saw used at an event recently (the lovely girls at Warehouse gave all guests to their press day manicures courtesy of Andrea Fulerton). I managed to find one in Superdrug and was pleasantly surprised by the £2.99 price tag. I would have given my right arm back in my school days to have one of these but back then I made do using a pin head and nail varnish for my daisy print nails.

The nail art pen takes some getting used to but after two tries I was able to get perfect polka dots with the 'dot' end of the pen and a pink tip with the 'flick' end. I'm yet to repeat this success for my right hand, but hopefully with practice I'll get there!

For fellow 80's / 90's children, I have realised my colour choices resemble that of the Dino Babies. Oh well, I thought they were pretty cute..