On first sight You Might Not Think They're Roses... think of this as abstract art... Anyway this is the Mani I'm "Reppin'" this week!
My love for all things nails has been rekindled and I have taken the plunge and signed up for a Beauty Academy Nail Tech 2 Diploma. I may or may not blog about it, but there will be updates on this page with regards to the manicure’s I do and once qualified a price list etc. Birmingham based with monthly visits to Basingstoke/Hook. Please message for more info, or react to my status’ to be a training guinea pig <3
Showing posts with label Beginners. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Beginners. Show all posts
Monday, 14 October 2013
Thursday, 15 August 2013
Barbie on a Budget: Cheap Cheats, UK Bargains and Treat of the Week
It's Thursday, yay!
I ordered something last Thursday from the States hoping it would turn up this week... but it hasn't so you'll have to wait.
This week is about gradients, studs, discount polishes and beginners kits!
Cheap Cheats
Here is where I try and keep you On Trend for as Cheap as Possible; today we're doing Gradients! Gradients don't have to be colour co-ordinated, just pick three or more nail varnishes and apply to a sponge (see list below) before blending over your nails!
You can use a variety of sponges (or so I've heard) and here is the list:
- Foam Eyeshadow applicator (apply varnishes to the nail, then smudge with this)
- Old/new Make Up sponge
- Kitchen sponge
If your not familiar with the Technique please read my 11th August Sunday Experiments, or YouTube it! I'm willing to do a step by step picture guide if you ask nicely :)
Bargain of the week:
Topshop are sending me mixed messages with their prices... Anyway although some of their range seems completely over priced I really liked this Nail Art Wheel Of Studs.
It's only £3.50 similarly priced to anything online, without the age long wait, and will add a bit of Rock'n'Roll glam to any Nail Polish you have!
Following on from the previous Bargain of the week I have done two Budget Buy reviews on Miss Sporty, which you can find further down on my blog...
Bargain Buys:
@TopShop
Nail Art Wheels - £3.50 each
Nail Glitters - £2.40 each (apart from Halo)
@Cheapsmells.com
Essie Nail Polish - from £3.98
OPI Polishes - from £6.93
@Claire's
Loads of cheap accessories for nail art, but I can't recommend them as I haven't tried yet!
Can't see any change in Boots or Superdrug deals but here is a link to last weeks.
Treat of the week:
After having a nosy round the TopShop site I spotted this, which is a Perfect Kit for nail art beginners:
It's £10 (there is a £7 kit also available), which includes a dotting pen and several styles of brush to help you master your painting and keep them tidy!
Please comment if you have any questions or would like to see anything specific next week!
World Peace .\/..
I ordered something last Thursday from the States hoping it would turn up this week... but it hasn't so you'll have to wait.
This week is about gradients, studs, discount polishes and beginners kits!
Cheap Cheats
Here is where I try and keep you On Trend for as Cheap as Possible; today we're doing Gradients! Gradients don't have to be colour co-ordinated, just pick three or more nail varnishes and apply to a sponge (see list below) before blending over your nails!
You can use a variety of sponges (or so I've heard) and here is the list:
- Foam Eyeshadow applicator (apply varnishes to the nail, then smudge with this)
- Old/new Make Up sponge
- Kitchen sponge
If your not familiar with the Technique please read my 11th August Sunday Experiments, or YouTube it! I'm willing to do a step by step picture guide if you ask nicely :)
Bargain of the week:
Topshop are sending me mixed messages with their prices... Anyway although some of their range seems completely over priced I really liked this Nail Art Wheel Of Studs.

Following on from the previous Bargain of the week I have done two Budget Buy reviews on Miss Sporty, which you can find further down on my blog...
Bargain Buys:@TopShop
Nail Art Wheels - £3.50 each
Nail Glitters - £2.40 each (apart from Halo)
@Cheapsmells.com
Essie Nail Polish - from £3.98
OPI Polishes - from £6.93
@Claire's
Loads of cheap accessories for nail art, but I can't recommend them as I haven't tried yet!
Can't see any change in Boots or Superdrug deals but here is a link to last weeks.
Treat of the week:
After having a nosy round the TopShop site I spotted this, which is a Perfect Kit for nail art beginners:
It's £10 (there is a £7 kit also available), which includes a dotting pen and several styles of brush to help you master your painting and keep them tidy!
Please comment if you have any questions or would like to see anything specific next week!
World Peace .\/..
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