Chanel Bel-Argus and Loreal Gold Lurex

Hey guys.  I have such a beautiful polish to show you today, this baby should come with a warning it is that nice!!  I was perusing around Bluewater and just so happened to pass all the lovely beautiful polish counters (funny how that always happens! lol).  When I spotted the new releases from Chanel....my heart skipped a beat!! Azure is another beauty that I am yet to own....but trust me, I will!!

So Bel-Argus is a limited edition metallic stunning shimmery blue. 

I love how the blue shifts to different shades of blue depending on the lighting, in one sense it could be a super light blue and others it shifts much darker....in some lights it actually looks like it glows on the nails...perfection!

Application was faultless, it was smooth and fast drying, as you would expect from Chanel. 

I don't usually spend so much money on one polish but man, I felt positively regal knowing A, this bad boy is Chanel and B, knowing not everyone will be wearing this shade!  I truly think if blue is your colour then you NEED this in your life!

For added glamour factor I did a reverse gradient effect with L'Oreal Gold Lurex.  OMG I love this polish!  It is the gold glitter topper I have been searching for!  It is so beautiful and perfect!  Set in a clear base it is full of small golden glitter.  They lay perfectly smooth to the nail.  I adore this because i  tend to not  like in your face larger golds, this is the perfect alternative!

Ekkk Great British Nail Blogger Giveaway is here!!

Ok m y angels, I am here with some VERY exciting news.....a GIANT HUGE HUGE giveaway that I am so happy to be part of!  A group of us fab ladies have all clubbed together to bring you a giveaway worth a mahhhhhosive $250!!

Here is the deal!  We are giving away a fab 1st prize of $100 in gift certificate then two further runner up prizes of $50 each, gift certificate.  These can be used at any online nail e-tailer.  This is open internationally and you must be 18or over to enter.  This closes at 8pm Friday 28th June. 

 So what are you waiting for? come and follow as many of us as you can with a better chance to win!  Best of luck to you all! xxxxx

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Zoya New FALL 2013 Pixie Dust Collection!

Blimey, this textured lark sure isn't going anywhere!! I am so welcoming this trend with open arms,  cant get enough of them.  Only a couple of weeks ago I said to my wonderful sister and a lady at my beauty store that this trend isn't going to be a quick fad like the crackle debarcle, these babies are here to stay!

So hot on the heels of their summer collection, Zoya are already showing their fall 2013 collection (they certainly arnt sitting around here are they, how quick off the mark are they to jump both feet with the trend?!)  I am super excited about these though....Mimi loves her some good ole pixie dust polish!!  Here is the description of these bad boys!

ZOYA PIXIEDUST - FALL EDITION

ZP698 - Tomoko: Glowing Silver. Exclusive Zoya PixieDustTM - Textured Matte Sparkle formula.

ZP699 - Chita: Emerald Green. Exclusive Zoya PixieDustTM - Textured Matte Sparkle formula.

ZP700 - Sunshine: Van Gogh Blue Exclusive Zoya PixieDustTM - Textured Matte Sparkle formula.

ZP701 - Carter: Regal Purple. Exclusive Zoya PixieDustTM - Textured Matte Sparkle formula.

ZP702 - Arabella: Rich Fuchsia. Exclusive Zoya PixieDustTM - Textured Matte Sparkle formula.

ZP703 - Dhara: Dazzling Copper. Exclusive Zoya PixieDustTM - Textured Matte Sparkle formula

 

come check out my very first you tube video....pop art here we come!

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Military support mani, R.I.P Lee Rigby

Not many things these days surprise me, sad as it seems, evil seems to lurk our streets, and there seems to be a minority that is intent on bringing as much harm and destruction to innocent lives as possible.  It was said in the news, September 11th was the day the world changed forever and I truly believe that is no exaggeration.

Before that awful day the only time I ever saw such destruction was on a Bruce Willis movie, now I look at those movies with a different eye...it isn't enjoyment watching those scenes, as it is far to real now.  from that day on stories of foiled terror plots are common place and I thank god every time one is just that...foiled.  Thanks to our brave and heroic armed forces, we can sleep safe in our beds at night.

On May 22nd terror struck again, resulting in the loss of a truly remarkable young man called Lee Rigby.  He was slaughtered on the streets of London in broad daylight.....all for what appears to be because he was a soldier.  To hear the horrific details was to much for me to listen to, it made me feel sick. 

I have decided to do this manicure in support of our fabulous armed forces, here in the UK and far afield.  I send my heartfelt love and support to the Rigby family and only hope somehow they will find the strength to move forward, as I'm sure Lee would have wanted.  We are very fortunate here to have the brave young men and woman who risk everything everyday to keep us and our families safe....never have I felt so proud of them and our country that unites in such tragic times. 

Tonight I will hug my daughter tighter and give thanks for having my family safe.  R.I.P Lee Rigby and to all the many other brave fighters who died to keep US safe. xxxx

Disney Challenge Ariel

Omg guys, I am so sorry for my missing posts on this challenge...yes I know, it is only 2 but I always feel gutted when life takes hold and I cant devote the time and effort to it.  My hubby hurt his back and we spent, like all day at the hospital, which is why I wasn't able to do the last 2.  But I am back, and with a movie I loved!! Yep Ariel from The Little Mermaid.

I decided to do some cute fish scales in different colours and of course little Ariel herself.

Hope you guys like this and I will see you soon for the next instalment!

surfs up tropical mani

Hey guys! how are we all today? So tonight I had a little play around with my paints as I needed something to occupy my mind....my little girl (well she is 12 now and taller than me!) is having her first proper sleep over tonight...naturally I'm a little at odds as to what to do.....so my nails took a pounding!

I saw some really cool wave nails over at confessions of a polishaholic so I decided I must give them a try....here we have it!

I love these, it reminds me I am off on my own holidays in 13 weeks (I'm not counting lol) I simply cant wait to feel the Mexican sun and surf, so these are right up my alley!

I am 2 challenges behind with the Disney we are doing, I will try my best to catch up soon! stay safe my angels xxxxx