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NOTW: Kerry Washington

Kerry Washington accessorised her monochrome dress with a matching mani at the LA premiere of Peeples, and I totally flippin' loved it. Easily my Nails Of The Week! (Side note: how chic are Kerry's...

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Random romantic mix 'n' match

Just a little bit of randomness I doodled on my nails while playing with goodies I picked up at a beauty show a while back! I think the Comme de Garçons-style heart peeking at the free edge of my...

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In which NOTW eyeballs Ke$ha's latest mani

It's been on hiatus for a while, probably sipping mojitos by a pool somewhere, but Nails Of The Week is back with a bang today. Eyeball nails aren't anything new; everyone from Alexa Chung to, eh,...

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Nail news: Orly SS13 (pic heavy!)

On Tuesday evening I popped into town for a looksee at what's incoming from 5-free brand Orly for SS13. I've been a fan for years; you'll probably know from my little "Products used" notes after...

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Chevrons and cartoon eyes

I'm not sure how it's the end of April already - where did that month go?! - but I'm trying not to dwell on all the things I didn't get done over the last few weeks and instead look forward to the...

Apr 30, 2013 Like

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Bah Humbug: The White Stripes

This is what happens when you start absentmindedly messing around with a striping brush without being focused on the look you're trying to achieve! I had intended to apply a sheer nude polish...

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On Wednesdays, we wear pink

I brought the dog for a walk yesterday evening and by the time we got home, all of my pretty rose gold glitteriness had slid right off. Sadface. This is good news for anyone worried that the PVA...

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NOTD: Glitterfest

I'm talking about my top summer polishes on Beaut.ie today, and this is one that made the cut. It's my very very favourite rose gold glitter. I usually use it as a foil to nudes, as with this grey...

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Talon-tastic Thursday: Speckled, sort of

This is maybe the second time ever Mam has let me do anything other than a French manicure on her nails! But, brave woman that she is, she volunteered to play guinea pig while I was coming up with...

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NOTD: Sunny stripes

I don't currently have a single roll of striping tape to my name, but this manicure has made me think that I think I should probably get some because it turns out that trying to snip Sellotape into...

Apr 2, 2013 Like 3 people like this

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NOTD: Marc Jacobs Daisy Sunshine inspired nails

Something quick and easy for you today! My first ever attempts at nail art, aged about 8, involved dotting on daisies with the head of a pin, and while my tools have evolved a bit since then, my...

Mar 30, 2013 Like 3 people like this

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CHOCOLATE EASTER BUNNY NAILZ

Oh, this? This is just the Lindt bunny, hanging out on my nails. Ba-BOOM. Coming up with original holiday nail art is always a challenge and I was on the verge of succumbing to the ubiquitous white...

Mar 26, 2013 Like 2 people like this

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A very organised weekend

I spent a good chunk of my weekend rejigging my nail polish stash, figuring out the best way to keep things orderly in my Helmer drawers while minimising the space given over to the dividers...

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Talon-tastic Thursday: Springtime florals

Today's mani is proof, as if any was needed, that nailspiration can come from anywhere. These nails are inspired by a lovely set of floral bathtowels that were part of my Christmas present from Mam...

Mar 21, 2013 Like 2 people like this

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Feedly: Like Google Reader, but better.

If you're Google Reader user like myself, you'll no doubt have heard the news that the service is to be canned on 1st July, thought it was a hoax or a publicity stunt, and then groaned into your...

Mar 18, 2013 Like

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NOTD: Paddy's Day Nailsss

Happy Paddy's Day, everyone! I thought there was something a bit perfect about a green snake print manicure for the day that's in it. Of course every Irish schoolchild knows that legend has it St....

Mar 17, 2013 Like

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Nail Fail: Barry M Textured Nail Effect Paints

I'm usually a big fan of Barry M polishes. Cheap, cheerful, and with frequent trend updates as well as regular expansion of the core colour range, they're widely available, often on offer, and...

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Pretty in Print: NCLA Nail Wraps review

Nail wraps are a great idea in theory, since they make it possible for everyone to achieve eye-catching designs or effects with a minimum of mess, smelliness, and effort. They're perfect for a last...

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NOTW: Kate Mink's elegant tips

I have may-jor nail shape envy this week thanks to Kate Verling of Dublin nail emporium Mink. Kate has been busy swatching the new OPI EuroCentrale shades and I have been busy admiring her...

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NOTD: Of geometry and glitter and greyness

An all-out colourful or glittery manicure is always fun, but sometimes it's nice to juxtapose the cheeky and the chic. The semi-matte gold and grey half-moons I wore to Valentino in Rome are still...

Feb 26, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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My favourite corner of our new flat

We're still living in box city following our recent(ish) move, so I've taken to focusing only on this alcove in the living room when I need to not freak out about how much unpacking I somehow have...

Feb 23, 2013 Like

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NOTW: Jessie Ware's BRIT nails by Sophy Robson

NOTW (nails of the week) is a new feature where I give a shout out to my favourite, well, nails of the week. Simples! I don't know about you, but I felt a bit let down by all the nude nails that...

Feb 22, 2013 Like

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Jenny Longworth at the BRITs 2013

Celebrity manicurist and Revlon UK Nail Ambassador Jenny Longworth was backstage at the BRIT Awards on Wednesday night and created these five genre-inspired nail art looks for the event. Pop,...

Feb 22, 2013 Like

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Talon-tastic Thursday: Caviar doodle nails

Forget the Ciaté Caviar Manicure: if I want fish eggs on my nails, I'll DRAW them on, yo. Since I've been asked a lot lately if I also paint the nails on my "other" hand (the answer is yes, always)...

Feb 21, 2013 Like

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Talon-tastic Thursday: Valentine's nails

After painting them onto a set for my Etsy shop, I just couldn't pass up the chance to wear these cuties on my own nails! Products used Orly Bonder base coat Rimmel 60 Seconds in Ready, Steady,...

Feb 14, 2013 Like

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Mani Monday: DIY nail polish drawer dividers

As some of you already know, I keep my polish stash in a white IKEA Helmer filing cabinet like this one. I love it - it holds SO. MANY. BOTTLES! - but the sheer number of polishes that can be...

Feb 11, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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New nail art sets for Valentine's Day

I've been busy beavering away on some more designs for my little Etsy shop, and I just finished this adorable (if I do say so myself) pair of very seriously limited edition Valentine's themed...

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Mani Monday: Facets, Part II

Because I wanted to see how Facets of Fuchsia would look mattified (and, frankly, I can never just leave well enough alone) I slapped another layer of glitter polish and a matte Essence topcoat on...

Feb 4, 2013 Like

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NOTD: Facets of February

Hello and happy Friday! Since I've managed to do my nails for the first time in, oh, about a month, I thought I'd show you the very simple, very un-springy glitter gradient manicure I'm wearing to...

Feb 1, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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NOTW: Kerry Washington

Random romantic mix 'n' match

In which NOTW eyeballs Ke$ha's latest mani

Nail news: Orly SS13 (pic heavy!)

Chevrons and cartoon eyes

Bah Humbug: The White Stripes

On Wednesdays, we wear pink

NOTD: Glitterfest

Talon-tastic Thursday: Speckled, sort of

NOTD: Sunny stripes

NOTD: Marc Jacobs Daisy Sunshine inspired nails

CHOCOLATE EASTER BUNNY NAILZ

A very organised weekend

Talon-tastic Thursday: Springtime florals

Feedly: Like Google Reader, but better.

NOTD: Paddy's Day Nailsss

Nail Fail: Barry M Textured Nail Effect Paints

Pretty in Print: NCLA Nail Wraps review

NOTW: Kate Mink's elegant tips

NOTD: Of geometry and glitter and greyness

My favourite corner of our new flat

NOTW: Jessie Ware's BRIT nails by Sophy Robson

Jenny Longworth at the BRITs 2013

Talon-tastic Thursday: Caviar doodle nails

Talon-tastic Thursday: Valentine's nails

Mani Monday: DIY nail polish drawer dividers

New nail art sets for Valentine's Day

Mani Monday: Facets, Part II

NOTD: Facets of February

How to turn your iPhone into a giant bottle of Chanel nail polish

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