Simple Nail Designs

I was feeling grey but at the same time there was this bit of colour that was gagging to be put on the nail. An all round grey nail would drive me insane. Something simple that looks fun. Depending on how you choose to mix your colours, you can evoke many different moods and themes. I don't really like to invest too much time on designs especially when my nails are in transition from gel nails to my natural nails.

You Will Need:

Nail polish colour of choice

2 different Acrylic paint colours (you may also use nail polish but these tend to dry really fast)

Dotting tool

Top Coat

Instructions:

1. After applying base coat, apply two coats of your preferred nail polish colour

2. Put some drops of the paint colour that you will use for dotting on a piece of foil

3. Using a dotting tool, start to dot the first colour while leaving a space in between

4. Fill in the spaces with the second colour of choice

5. Wait for it to dry a little and cap it with a Quick Dry Topcoat (Seche Vite is still my favourite)

Voila! 

Fun looking nails in minutes.

Mylar Nail Art

So I decided to attempt some nail art with Mylar. I seem to have a never ending collection which only grows with time but somehow its never something I could master. I can never get the Mylar down flat enough so it won't pop or scratch the surface. It always seems to involve several rounds of filing down and in doing so I seem to lose some of the shininess and the compactness of the Mylar. Thank God for no wipe gel topcoat which doesn't require filing down before the next application so I can only file targeted areas and do another coat of gel over.

Decided to go with a deep shade of wine to match the color of my outfit for the weekend wedding that's coming up. Randomly placed the Mylar at different angles to allow it to catch light and give the illusion of shine. 

If anyone has any suggestions as to how I should go about doing Mylar nails properly, feel free to leave a comment!

Back to Basics...

Hoping everyone had as fruitful a weekend as I did! It was a bit depressing to celebrate my anniversary alone but considering that I had mixed up the dates, I guess its ok. His being away has allowed me to prepare a card and also get him a small gift which I think he will love. I will definitely post a picture of the gift once he has opened it because I think its such an awesome gift and its a steal at the price it came at!

Over the weekend, I spent a whole Saturday, doing my groceries and preparing my salad greens and other food for the second week of my healthy eating. I spent a little bit too much at the organic store but it will definitely pay off. I also managed to attend 1 yoga session and one Pilates session. Both of which I am suffering the aftermath of now. 

I was overdue for a change in nail patterns and I really wanted to apply what I had learnt in class on Thursday but then I got kinda tired and lazy and decided to just go back to basics. I had started with a nude colour which I so love but then on the spur of moment decided to add a little bit of glitter because going all nude would just be so boring and plain and not at all me.

So I hope everyone has a fabulous week ahead! I'm counting the days till the return of K and he owes me a fabulous dinner for missing out on our anniversary! Wondering where we shall go...but I am sure it will deserve a small mention here.

PS: I'm 2kgs down and counting! Yay!

Beauty Asia 2014

Beauty Asia 2014 is currently running at Suntec City Convention Centre from the 17th-19th February. Even though the trade show is for distributors and trade professionals only, I guess that I somewhat qualify considering that I work in skincare and I have a fetish for nails. Hah!

Check out the haul I got from there: 

1 set of nails, way too many products!

It was like putting an alcoholic in a liquor store. I felt like my head was going to explode with all the amazing deals as well as all the products that were on display. Whilst it does not compare to the Beauty Expo that I attended a few year back in Dusseldorf, Germany which was massive and had everything to do with beauty, this would have to suffice for now. My head is reeling with ideas.

Good thing I had a friend visiting and here is what we did with the stickers:

I crazy love it!!!

And so did she!

Stay tuned to see what I come up with!

Happy V-day everyone!!!

As happy as I am about meeting my group of girly friends in KL to bid adieu to one more single lady, I'm a bit bummed about the chosen date. As everyone prepares for dinners and fun nights, I'm boarding a plane right about now. 

I'm not one to be sentimental about stuff especially Valentine's (I detest it) but to be on a plane? Ok on a positive note I get to meet my sister and her friends for some good food and catch up tonight. Tomorrow it's girly time...

So in line with Valentine's Day, I've decided to have Valentine's themed nails to cheer me up a little. This is my first set of self done gel nails in 2years! Pat on the back, I've still got it. 

~HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY EVERYONE!!!~

Shades of Grey!

Not quite the Fifty Shades that everyone has been raving about- although I hear he is old news and there is a Gideon Cross taking the world by storm! But just one shade of grey and a dash of creativity. 

For whatever reason today I was stuck at Wisma Atria and ended up browsing around Isetan, I came across Holika Holika and ended up buying some nail polish. Since the weather has been grey and gloomy, I decided to go with grey as an Autumn color.

Rather inspired when and I came home (also my nail polish was chipping) I decided to go ahead ad do my nails and try out my new color! Mix a little bit of grey with some other stuff I had lying around and what you get is a funky set of nails

On nails:
Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear in 28 Black Out
Holika Holika No 34 (Grey)
Blixz Nail Sticker (Leopard print)

So I got myself a home manicure and it took less that an hour and cost me SGD5 today (since I had the other stuff liying around it doesn't count!). So proud of myself. Below is a pic of the finished work (mind the blurry bits- the bf helped take the pic!):

Feel free to comment!!!

Have a great week ahead!