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the long awaited spring post

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Hi all. Have I really not posted since February? Well just lock me up for being the slackest blogger in the world. Sorry everyone.

Truthfully, I’ve barely done more to my nails than whack on a single colour in weeks. Otherwise I would’ve shared it with you, I promise. I have done leopard print a few times but I know you’d probably just roll your eyes at me so I decided to spare you.

But, spring is officially here, and so are my spring nails. A little neon 90′s for the spring, that’s what we all need isn’t it? They make me want to go dancing.

Happy spring everyone! xx

I only have eyes for you

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It’s that time of year again. Valentine’s Day. Wonderful. A time where tacky love heart covered paraphernalia is everywhere and glitter is in abundance. Can you tell I’m not wildly sold on the idea of the Hallmark holiday? This is not because I am bitter, mind you, not at all. I have no Bridget Jones style I-hate-love plans for Thursday night, rather I will be spending a nice quiet evening in with my man. I actually have quite nice memories of Valentine’s Day from 1996 where my “boyfriend” at the time gave me a love heart shaped balloon and a gorilla holding a pillow that said “I love you”. We were only an item as we were friends and in the same class at school, and the furthest we ever went was holding hands – hence the ” “.

As I am not V-Day’s number 1 fan I decided to steer clear of love hearts and glitter and go for something slightly more obscure. Typical.

So I have eyes all over my nails. Get it? I only have eyes for you. And there’s a little wink in there too.

Happy almost Valentine’s Day y’all. xx

new week, new design

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What better way to spend a Monday night than by tucking up in bed with a cuppa, some Netflix and nail polish. Perfect.

Lately life has been pretty hectic and after a long day at the office my box of nail polish was calling for me. I got comfortable, shut myself off from the world and entered my little bubble where only the smell of nail polish accompanies me.

This design took a really long time, but it was totally worth it.

The pastel colours make me long for spring.

x

leopard print for the new year

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Happy New Year fellow nail-enthusiasts (and those of you who view my blog purely out of obligation).

What a year 2012 was. Big changes in my life, namely packing up my entire life for the 2nd year in a row and moving across the pond to London. I can say, without a shred of doubt, it was the best thing I’ve ever done. And I’ve done some pretty good things.

2013 is shaping up to be an amazing year. And what better way to start the year than with some leopard print nails. After nursing a NYE hangover and post-holiday-in-Ireland exhaustion – not to mention getting-back -to-reality January blues – I didn’t feel like spending more than 30 mins on my nails, but as always with leopard print designs I am tremendously happy with them, and with the little addition to the design - the love heart – there’s a lot of love around at the moment and I feel like this could be the theme for the year.

I hope your New Years resolutions include saying no to chipped nail polish, and making sure you put aside a bit of time for yourself to treat your nails every once in a while.

Big design being planned for next week, stay tuned!

xx

p.s. And no, I didn’t do any NYE nails, I ran out of time!

Merry (almost) Christmas!

photo4Merry (almost) Christmas! This will be my last post before New Years.

I have officially been defeated by Christmas jumpers. I wanted to buy one for the first time this year and was totally overwhelmed by the selection and not being able to find the kind I wanted, and then my grand plans for Christmas jumper nails were crushed when, after an intensely stressful day of packing and finalising things for the year, my inspiration was lost and I just couldn’t get them how I wanted them. But I LOVE my Christmas lights. I’m disappointed that the photo doesn’t show how glittery they are – this is one of the only times of year I like to have glittery nails – but trust me, they are sparkle-central.

I’m all ready for my work Christmas lunch today with my nails done and my green dress on, so finally feeling a bit Christmassy. It’s been a busy year and I am really looking forward to taking these nails to Ireland for the first time tomorrow morning!

Have a great Christmas everyone and I’ll see you before New Years for some party nails to ring in 2013!

xx

Lolly’s Christmas nails

photo-4My bid to spread Christmas cheer has begun! I was attempting to con my friend into loving Christmas like I do. I got as far as doing her nails, we didn’t quite get to the point where I revealed by extremely amazing Christmas playlist with 45 of the most incredible holiday themed songs of all time. I think we might have to ease into that…

I decided a bit of mix ‘n’ match Christmassy-goodness was in order, and I feel like it might’ve worked a little bit. Perhaps she’ll write a blog post about how I am enforcing the joys of Christmas on her? Let’s all watch out for that shall we? You can read about her hilarious escapades here: http://lollyjones.blogspot.co.uk I promise you that you will laugh and laugh until your sides hurt.

Ok people, T-minus 3 days until I endeavor on my Christmas jumper themed nails! I already have so many ideas for designs floating around in my head I’m starting to feel a bit overwhelmed, but I have a good feeling about it. See you all on Thursday! xx

love me some christmas nails

 

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Christmas spirit is in the air. I am finally starting to feel like it’s the holiday season, as work draws to a close, the final Christmas presents are purchased and wrapped, and my body starts to sob with exhaustion, begging me to stop making plans to catch up with everyone before the end of the year. Ah, the holidays. I love it. So many Christmas parties and social gatherings, it’s the most wonderful time of the year. Also, presents.

For all those parties and gatherings, it is imperative to have Christmas nails. This year I am planning on having 2 different designs over the course of the weeks leading up to the big day. I’d rather have a couple more but knowing what little free time is available I decided not to set the bar too high.

I did these last night after work, just in time for work party #1 this evening. Christmas baubles! This is my “let’s keep it simple it’s already half 10 and I don’t want to be up until 1am” nails. Side note, I WAS up until 1am, which is the reason I am currently drinking my 4th cup of coffee this morning.

So, my “simple” design didn’t really stay that simple, but I got some great brushes on ebay that I wanted to try out, they are super fine and they made the small details on my Christmas bauble design really easy to do.

I am gearing up to do a very overly complicated and intricate Christmas jumper design next week for work party #2 and my big Christmas trip to Ireland, so stay tuned for that!

xx

the all seeing eye meets my nails

photo-1Hump day nails! Man I really hate that term. Hump day. Especially when I have to work. It clearly amplifies how much fun I’m not having while I am in the office…working hard at…umm…blogging.

My nails are super short right now in the hopes that I won’t destroy them before the ever-important Christmas nails. This week’s design is a bit of mix and match, black and studs style. With a couple of all seeing eyes thrown in there. Those are inspired by my man, he loves the all seeing eye in the pyramid. After looking online for Christmas presents for him last night I couldn’t get it out of my head so I decided my digits should have some.

This is the first time I’ve used studs and they haven’t come off – several layers of top coat is the key!

I am gearing up to do Christmas nails for my trip to Ireland, and I must admit I’m seeing a lot of really great examples online, but the majority use stamping tools. And you know me, folks, that’s not my style. All freehand baby. I think I’m going to have to set aside at least 12 hours to do these nails, and given that it is party season that will be incredibly difficult.

Bring on the party season xx