Weekend Nails

After having nail art and vibrant shades here there and everywhere I opted for a demure girly coral; a solid shimmer shade minus nail art or anything fancy.

Fav Body Moisteriser of the Spring

With Summer fast approaching it's time to ramp up on moisturising!  More flesh will be on show and I HAVE to have my skin in tip top condition because it just makes me feel nice.  Simples!!

I use L'Occitane Shea Butter Ultra Rich Body Lotion a lot but I mix it up with other products AND for a boost I like to use lighter lotions underneath the Shea Butter, like this one:

100 Follower Giveaway

***GIVEAWAY CLOSED ON 27-04-2012***

Happy Friday!  AND Happy 100 followers on my blog day! Which means I'm celebrating with a giveaway:

This giveaway is open internationally... it includes a full size OPI lacquer and also a full size Nails Inc Polish.  It's open for four weeks so there is PLENTY of time to enter!

Just make sure you follow my blog by GFC and fill out the Rafflecopter below.  Simples!

After the winner is picked at random they will be emailed; they will have 72 hours to respond and give boring details about addresses etc.  If not another winner will be picked...

Lots of luck!!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

NOTD: Pink nails with polka dot stripes?

This mani was hard to sum up!

Artsy Wednesday: Nails Inspired by a Movie

I had SOOO many ideas rushing around my head for this mani to the point it hurt!!


So I asked my brother and without thinking he replied 'Wizard Of Oz' (could he be more gay?!):

Sunny Days

The sun is shining and my car is gleaming!!

I just washed the thing... not very well admittedly; I used washing up liquid because I don't know about car wash things BUT it's clean.  And pretty.  And reminds me of today's nails!!

Ahhhh Summer is creeping upon us :o)

NOTD: Leopard Print Mani

I am actually VERY proud of this manicure.  It's one of my favs to date!

I used Leighton Denny Healthy Glow which is the nude shade and Leighton Denny Viva La Diva which is the red.  For the leopard spots I used Leighton Denny On The Rocks and highlighted with Models Own Black nail art pen:

Blue Polka Dot Mani

My fav shade of the moment is Blue Moon by Barry M.  Fact.  Here it is as base on this mani:

Weekend In Pics

Hello Peeps!  Monday morning here and wow do I know it!! (Could TOTES go back to bed!)  Hope you all had a fabulous weekend... here are some pics of mine :))

Crispy Duck - Pets Corner - River Walk - Home Made Pizza - Dog Love

Fav Hand Cream of the moment

My Grandma taught me that a girl should always take care of her hands and nails.

100 Follower Giveaway Teaser

When I reach the 100 follower milestone I will celebrate with a giveaway.

Two items of which will be:

A Nails Inc nail polish and an OPI nail lacquer in a classic shade!!

We're almost there too; just nine followers away! Eeeeek!!!!!

:o)

Pink Wednesday

Pink bubbles!!  HOW girl are these nails?! 

Artsy Wednesday - Blue Nails

Artsy Wednesday / Tuesday is here!! 


To find out what Artsy Wednesday is please see click on this link.


This week's theme is blue nails and here is my blue mani:

Subtle Girl Shade

I love pinks to be uber bright and punchy but I came across this OPI, My Address is Hollywood and it's not that at all!  It's girly in a subtle sophisticated way don't you think?

Blog Lovin

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Monday Must Have

I know this is primarily a nail blog because quite simply my OCD in nail is more hardcore than my others!


However, I do love all things beauty so I thought I'd share one of my favs! 


L'Occitane Shea Butter Ultra Rich Body Lotion

100 Follower Giveaway

I have eventually decided upon some contents for my 100 follower giveaway.


I won't announce what is exactly in said giveaway until I reach the 100 mark; I will then include the details of the entry.


Until then though I shall tease you with this:

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Florence and The Machine

I adore Florence Welch... I was lucky enough to see her live for the second time at the weekend and she did not disappoint!!

Nails Inc TSV 21st March 2012!!!!

Right girls... I think you are after this info:

This is what the QVC TSV will be on Wednesday (I think).  A blue magnet polish, a bronze magnet polish, (pictured centre) two exclusive metallics (pictured either end) and two classics... looks like a nude which could be Elizabeth Street or Colville Mews??  And Kensington Caviar Top Coat.

Artsy Wednesday

I'm sooo excited to have joined Michelle from Lab Muffin and others to take part in Artsy Wednesday!

The other girls who take part are:

Alanna - Pretty Purple Polish

Holly - Hooked

Maria - Maria's Nail Polish Blog

Tif - Polished Genius

Lyndsey - Nails by Ms. Lizard

Sofie - Swaafie

Can't wait to do this Wednesday's!  You'll have to check back to see what it is! :))

OPI - I've Red The Script Swatch

Looking through my collection and I have realised that I have a favourite red which I've never posted.


It's OPI I've Red the Script:

100 Followers Giveaway

This is really a question to you guys who read my blog...


I've noticed more so recently that when a blogger reaches a bench mark of followers they'll do a giveaway...


I want to do one because I think it's a good way to help spread the nail love! :)  However what do you include?  What is a suitable amount?  What would you like to see in a giveaway?  Strictly nail things or beauty things in general?


Also... how do you create one so it's done fairly?  It all seems a little bit technical to me...


I'd love to know your thoughts :))

NOTD: Ice Cream Colours

Who doesn't LOVE ice cream?!

All Barry M Colours - Index-Mint Green, Middle-Berry Ice Cream, Ring-Peach Melba, Pinky-Blue Moon

Multi Coloured Nails - Barry M

I'm really loving Barry M polishes at the mo... like totes!  Here is a design I adorned a couple of weeks ago and forgot to post...

Using Barry M Blueberry Ice Cream, Mint Green and Boots Limited Edition with polka dots in Captivated by Leighton Denny, So L.A by Leighton Denny and Green by Barry M.

Nails Inc TSV 21st March 2012

UPDATE - PLEASE SEE POST http://unnakednails.blogspot.com/2012/03/nails-inc-tsv-21st-march-2012_16.html FOR LATEST INFO :)

So the last Nails Inc TSV was on 14th February and already we have another!  Yay for nail lovers!


The collection will consist of 6 pieces according to the Nails Inc facebook page.  2 magnetic polishes, 2 classic shade and 2 metallics.


Three of which I believe are:

NOTD: Vintage Rose Mani

I've seen various different designs for the rose mani on various blog sites I follow... I always thought it looked mega complicated to achieve so I never attempted but I watched a tutorial and was amazed at how easy they are! 

Baked Goodies...

For my weekend away I baked goodies for me and the girls...

Vanilla Cupcakes with baby pink coloured buttercream

Weekend Away

Turns out the weekend away was MUCH needed.  


Lots of red wine was had... indulgent food and quality girl time:

Girls Weekend

Just thought I'd let my regular readers know that I'm gonna be missing in action for a few days as I'm off on a girls weekend... it's for a friend's birthday and I'm sooo excited!


We've rented a cottage in the country so it's gonna be tres relaxing for us all :)


Wine... films... restaurant dining... pub drinks... country walks and girly chats are on the agenda!  I can't wait!  I have my Barbour and tweed trilby at the ready!

NOTD: Ring Finger Mani with Polka Dot Tips

I gave my Mam some 'combo options last night' and she picked the following combo:

NOTD: Covering chipped tips!

Covered up chipped nails and tip wear with Leighton Denny, Notorious (main colour, Leighton Denny, So L.A):

Home made pizza

I'm soooo new fangled with my KitchenAid I've took to baking pizza dough on top of everything else!! 


Saturday night dinner was created:

Barry M... the cheaper alternative?!

I'm trying to curb my nail polish spending and have found that Barry M has some really good choices within their range which rival other brands.


Take the latest collection from Leighton Denny:

NOTD: So L.A

Today's nails painted in Leighton Denny, So L.A.

Zooey Deschanel Inspired Nails

I must admit, when Zooey Deschanel tweeted her latest nail look I didn't notice!  It wasn't until Sarah posted a post about it that I realised what a lot of nail people I follow on twitter were actually referring to! 


Here is my interpretation of 'the' look:

NOTD: Leighton Denny, Rich Cocoa

As well as my love of all things grey I love brown polish! 


I've had this one a lil while and have only swatched it; never worn it.  Until now and wow it's like melted milk chocolate on my nails!

Polka Dot Tips Mani

I love the colour combo of grey and pink so after a lil play I came up with this mani:

NOTD: Nails Inc Houses of Parliament

Today's talons are magnetic marvels... 


Right hand without flash:

Cupcake Manicure

I bake cupcakes a lot so why not have a cupcake inspired nail art mani?

Five Friday Facts

It's that time again!  It's Friday and if you want you get an insight to my world!

Nude Polka Dot Mani

I'm really into my polka dots of late.  Even if I just do one accent nail.

This is my favourite up to date:

MORE Cupcakes

I'm addicted to my KitchenAid at the minute:

NOTD: Leighton Denny Some Like It Hot with Porcelain Doll

This mani is helping me getting in the spirit of Spring!