NOTD - Cracked Pottery Nails

Hello there lovely readers!

I have some new nail art to share but before then how's about a bit of a catch up before getting to that...

So...despite the year starting off in not the best of ways with bush fires, apocalyptic storms & of course being hit with a worldwide virus pandemic...I am still determined to try & achieve the goals I wanted to this year, especially after having such a rough 2019. This includes travel (though naturally one is holding fire for now...) better health (I finally bought a bicycle & will be attempting regular cycling when I can!) & one other thing that I have wanted to do for the longest time which is...POTTERY! 

NOTD - Lemony Nails

Hi there lovely readers,

I've been obsessed with lemon prints of late, on fabric, on crockery, on print...you name it, I see it, I NEED it. Naturally it was only a matter of time before this obsession transitioned on to my nails :)

I saw a pretty lemon look by one of my favourite nail artists on instagram @nailstorming. Not only does she have the loveliest designs but she also shares fab tutorials to help you recreate them! Her lemon nails were inspired by the awesome @thehangedit...another one of my favs! Any way I basically wanted to be part of this lemony gang ASAP so got to getting me some lemon nails too & not only were these were SO easy to do but I think they may be one of my fav looks this year!

NOTD - Something Blue Vintage Florals

Hey there lovely readers!

I think if Princess Arora would rock a manicure then this is what she'd adorn her nails with...some traditional rose florals with a touch of blue to appease that argumentative Merryweather ;) 

NOTD - Floral Portraits

Hey there lovely readers!

I have been going a tad floral CRAZY of late...no surprise really considering the time of year but florals really are my true love when it comes to nail art. I think it stems from my dad who used to paint floral portraits many moons ago, I made this wonderful discovery during a house move as you do! :)

NOTD - Japanese Art Inspired Nails!

Hey there lovely readers!

I'm currently continuing on my creative journey if you will with looking for more challenging & interesting nail art looks. Following on from my previous post I'm finding myself drawn more to artwork these days as inspiration & I've always been intrigued by Japanese art with its serene blossoms & beauty.

NOTD - Rainbow Bouquet!

Hey there lovely readers!

Despite it being mid March already (how the heck did that happen?!) Spring could not seem further away if the rainstorms of last week were anything to go by!

NOTD - Poppies & Gold for Galentines!

Hey there lovely readers!

Florals you'll know if you're a regular reader, are my jam & I don't see this love going anywhere anytime soon! Speaking of love it is of course Valentines season, but moi? I'm celebrating Galentines with my gals! Today's nail art is for Galentines Day babes & features one of my favourite red polishes which was sent to me by one of my darling friends Chelle all the way from Australia! Which I thought perfect for the occasion.

NOTD - Blue Porcelain Florals!

Hello there lovely readers & happy new year!

Rolling into 2019 my favourite way...with FLORALS! As you know florals are my absolute favourite when it comes to nail art, the possibilities are endless! I definitely want to work more on my freehand floral skills this year & that will basically involve watching ALL of Follow That Way's nail art tutorials. If you are not familiar, Follow That Way aka Annabel is the absolute QUEEN of delicate floral designs. 

Seriously this girls skills are incredible & I hope one day to even have a fraction of her talent. I find watching her tutorials just mesmerizing, the way she slowly brings her floral designs to life. One such design I fell in love with was her Blue Porcelain Florals, which I've tried to recreate here.

Festive NOTD - Xmas Vintage Roses & Gold Glitter

Hey there lovely readers!

So Fall has passed us by far too quickly in my opinion & it seems that the natural way of things to go moving forwards is Christmas! Yup tis the season to be jolly which means nail art will be getting suitably sparkly around these parts, or I hope anyway! As usual it all depends on time but I do hope to roll out some fun festive goodness for the nails this year!

NOTD - Sweet Candy Florals

Hey there lovely readers!

Y'all know I dig my florals muchly & I have a sweet floral freehand look for you today which is actually the manicure that I wore for my birthday but forgot to share but I was so in love with how it turned out that I didn't want to take it off!

NOTD - Keeping Sharpie!

Hello there lovely readers!

One of my favourite places to go looking for a bit of nail inspiration is Instagram. I follow large number of extremely talented beauties who create magic on their nails & one such lady is the lovely Kate aka @altergo_nails, who creates the most fabulous nail art!

I'm always on the lookout for fun new ways to create nail art & as I've now entered the wonderful world of stamping it glaringly obvious I've only touched the surface.

Kate recently shared a stamping design in which she used Sharpie pens to create a stunning rainbow watercolor like effect, say what?! Needless to say I was intrigued & after watching her fab tutorial I hotfooted it down to my nearest stationary shop to pick me up some Sharpies!

Meebox Review - August 3rd Birthday Pool Party Box!

Hello there lovely readers!

Today I have another Meebox review to share with you. I've blogged about a few of these delightful little box o' nail treats already which you can check out HERE. This time it is the August box (yes its a bit late!) we will be exploring & FYI I also have a bit of an exciting update regarding this fabulous nail service that I have become a huge fan of at the end of this post!

NOTD - Autumn Trees!

Hey there lovely readers!

I don't know about you guys but I am SO ready for the change of season already! Yes sunshine & Summer you've been delightful, but I'm all for the blankets, candles & hot cocoa life now...I am an Autumn baby after all!

NOTD - Lemon & Lilac!

Hey there lovely readers!

I don't know if its the time of year but I am kinda obsessed with all things lemon right now. The shade that is! I picked up the most dreamy yellow dress from Zara the other week that also functions as an immediate mood lifter, it helps that its super swishy for obligatory impulsive twirling of course. I'm currently on the hunt for a lemon print dress, I've seen a few floating around on the socials that have peeked my interest...I NEED!

Disney Nail Art Series - Tangled!

Hello there lovely readers!

Ooooh its been a while since I've visited my Disney Nail Art Series hasn't it? Well lets rectify that shall we? Disney has consistently been close to my heart my whole life so I've loved recreating some of my favourite films in nail art form! You can catch all of my looks so far including Beauty & The Beast, The Lion King & more HERE.

This one today is for my darling Claire in particular who actually designed that header & mini caricature version of me up there at the top of the screen didn't you know? A super talented artist & absolutely lovely girl to boot, definitely do go check her out!

When I threw out the question on Twitter on what film to recreate next, Claire stepped forth & suggested Tangled! Even though this is one of the newer films, I was very cynical when I watched it as I am a hardcore Classic Disney fan but I actually loved it! If you're not familiar, the story tells the tale of Rapunzel whom we all know is famous for her long golden hair....

NOTD - Anna Sui Inspired Florals!

Hello there lovely readers!

Another day another floral look! I think its obvious florals are LIFE for me when it comes to nail art, ooooh they just make me swoon with happiness & this particular nail art design is no exception, I think this may be my most favorite floral look for a while!

Meebox Nail Subscription Review - Junes Wild Thing Themed Box!

Hello there lovely readers!

If you are a regular peruser of this space of mine on the interwebs (if so then HELLO AGAIN & AYSH LOVE YOU LONG TIME) You may be familiar now with Meebox, the nail subscription box that I am digging muchly, I've already written posts reviewing the February and April months boxes so do go have a mosey of those to get a taste for what Meebox is all about :) 

NOTD - Blue China Rose Nails

Hey there my lovely readers!

If you caught a few of my recent posts you will know that yours truly has officially dipped her toe into the world of nail art stamping.

Now whilst freehand nail art will forever remain my first true joy, I do confess I am rather enjoying my venture into the stamping way of life....when said stamping is a success that is!

NOTD - Floral Bouquets

Hey there lovely readers!

I'm sure you know by now my absolute LOVE for all things floral, especially on my nails of course! Florals for Spring are a necessity however I'm happy to rock blooms all year round. This is probably the most detailed design I have ever done, yet I do love a challenge & I am so so happy with how it came out! 

Meebox Nail Subscription Box Review plus Spring Nail Art!

Hello there lovely readers!

Now I am sure we are all familiar with Beauty Subscription boxes non? I can't exactly recall myself WHEN these became a thing, but I do vividly remember the beauty world going completely gaga over the concept of them & I can understand why as it has become a great & more affordable way to try out numerous different brands & products all in one go!