Valentine's Inspired Nails

 

If there's one thing I like about Valentine's Day (other than sale chocolates the day after) it's the chance to get creative with a bit of nail art :)

 

To create this look, I used Red Carpet Manicure's LED Gel polish in 'Draped in Rubies' for the base colour and Leighton Denny's 'Pure White' for the nail art hearts. Draped in Rubies is a deep, luxurious, sparkling red, available from redcarpetmanicure for £12.95. I bought their professional LED kit when it was on 'today's special value' from QVC but it's also available to buy from redcarpetmanicure. From the very first application I fell head over heels with the gel and have rarely reverted back to using a normal nail polish since. I love the salon quality results I can achieve with every application. My nails are smooth, shiny and chip resistant for up to 2 weeks!

To create the white love hearts, I simply drew little V shapes on my ring finger's, using a cocktail stick.

Done any Valentine's inspired nail art yourself? Leave a link to your blog and I'll check it out :)

 

 

Rachel - x

February Wish List

If you're anything like me (and use being single on the dreaded V-day as an excuse to buy everything on your wish list) then being single isn't going to save you any pennies this month! It will however prevent you from buying naff, overpriced cards, teddies, chocolates, and enable you to treat yourself to something much more alluring! So here's my February wish list to banish the Valentine's blues :)

 

1. I love... Strawberries & Milkshake Bath Creme - £2.05 Superdrug
A thick, creamy bubble bath with an extremely tantalising aroma.
 

2. The Sofia Bag by Mark B** - £35 Topshop
Sold out?! But I need this bag! I love the tan colour, the buckle detail and interior leopard print lining.

3. Fluffy Towels Medium Jar Candle - £16.99 Yankee Candle
'The world's best loved candle.' A pretty jar with a heavenly scent, even when not lit.

4. Nike Blazer Mid Burgundy Trainers - £70 Asos
I haven't worn a pair of trainers for several years! But lately I've been on the look out for a comfy pair of high tops and think these are just what I've been looking for. Only problem is, they seem to be out of stock eveywhere! Any ideas where I can get my mitts on a pair of these?

5. Rimmel Apocolips Lip Lacquer - £5.99 Superdrug
With all the beauty bloggers raving about this product, I believe it's imperitive to try it for myself. But which shade to choose?

6. Essie Nail Polish Fiji - £7.99 Superdrug
An elegant, opaque, creamy, pale pink shade. Perfect for V-day nails!


Rachel - x