Sunday 7 October 2012

Nail Gradient: First Attempt!






Nail polishes ¦ Barry M

So here is my first attempt at doing a silver sparkly gradient over a mint green base! For my first try i am actually quite pleased with them; i do think if i had longer/false nails the effect would look a lot better.
 
I started with a layer of the see-through base/top coat, then two layers of the mint green polish, leaving two minutes between each coat. I then applied another layer of the base/top coat and left them to dry for 20 mins or so.
 
To get the gradient effect i literally just applied one sweep of the sparkly coat starting from about half way down the nail. I added another layer of the sparkle at the tip of the nail in order to make it look thicker.
 
Another layer of the base/top coat and i was done! Quite simple really, but i do think there are probably easier/better quality ways of attempting this look. I got my inspiration from my friend Mel who is ridiculously good at nail art!
 
To see her designs follow her Instagram 'nailsbymel'
 
I am also desperately trying to grow my nails but they just keep breaking so i am quite frustrated! I use a nail hardner and growth formula to keep them strong but it still fails miserably. If anyone has any tips on how to keep nails strong then please throw your ideas my way!
 
Hope you enjoyed the post :)
 
 CC x


Wednesday 3 October 2012

eBay Haul!



So i have had a major wardrobe clear out which does tend to happen twice a year! So here are some hardly worn items that are currently up for auction on Ebay. I go into detail more about each item on the Ebay page so if something takes your fancy then just go to my Ebay page by clicking here.

Happy bidding!


 
Topshop Chiffon Layered Top Size 10 ¦ Starting Price £2.99 ¦ Ends Sun 7th Oct 19:03
 
Vintage Blue Sequin Top Size Medium ¦ Starting Price £5.00 ¦ Ends Sun 7th Oct 19:03

H&M Beige Sequin Dress Size Small ¦ Starting Price £4.00 ¦ Ends Sat 6th Oct 17:32
 
Topshop Chain Detail Grey Vest Top Size 8 ¦ Starting Price £3.50 ¦ Ends Sun 7th Oct 19:07
 
Topshop Pleated Mustard Dress Size 8 ¦ Starting Price £5.00 (One Bid already!) ¦ Ends Sun 7th Oct 19:09
 
Topshop Floral Kimono style top Size 8 ¦ Starting Price £4.00 ¦ Ends Sun 7th Oct 19:04 


 
H&M Floral Strappy Vest Top Size 10 ¦ Starting Price £3.50 ¦ Ends Sun 7th Oct 19:10



Chimpanzee Black & White Graphic T-shirt Size Small ¦ Starting Price £1.99 ¦ Ends Sun 7th Oct 19:11
Topshop Unique Cropped Silk Blouse Size 8 ¦ Starting Price £5.00 ¦ Sun 7th Oct 19:14 
 


Motel Floral Crop Top Blouse Size Small BNWT ¦ Starting Price £5.00 ¦ Ends Sun 7th Oct 19:04
 




Zara Snake Print Skirt Size Small ¦ Starting Price £4.50 ¦ Ends Thurs 11th Oct 19:42
 
Topshop Aqua/Green Boob Tube Leotard ¦ Starting Price £4.50 ¦ Ends Thurs 11th Oct 19:40



Alice Takes A Trip Lion & Bow T-shirt One Size ¦ Starting Price £7.99 ¦ Ends Thurs 11th Oct 19:38


 Topshop Gothic Baggy T-shirt Size 8 ¦ Starting Price £1.99 ¦ Ends Thurs 11th Oct 19:34



Topshop Mint Green Pinstripe Top Size 10 ¦ Starting Price £1.99 ¦ Ends Thurs 11th Oct 19:44

Here is the link to my Ebay items again http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/chloeflo1989/m.html?_nkw&_armrs=1&_from&_ipg=25&_trksid=p3686

If you have any questions regarding the items then feel free to comment below or message me via Ebay!

CC x