Showing posts with label nail polish. Show all posts
Showing posts with label nail polish. Show all posts

Monday, October 3, 2011

:: Spring Giveaway! ::

It's been far too long since I've had a give away for you guys.  My blog's first birthday came and went without any sort of celebration, so I'm having a Spring Giveaway instead!

This giveaway includes a selection of some of my favourite things! Nail polish, decorative tape, glittery pens, a pencil, lip gloss, mini cards and earrings from Gracie's etsy, a cute eraser, and an adorable pencil case to hold it all in! There will also be a few little surprise extras :)

(Note the nail polish colours - lavender and green. Oh, I am so hilarious!)
How to Enter:
1. You must be a follower of my blog (this is open internationally)
2. Leave a comment telling me your favourite piece of stationery (I might include it as a surprise!)

Extra Entries:
1. Post about my giveaway on your blog and leave a separate comment with the link.

Entries close midnight on Wednesday the 12th of October, and the winner will be chosen randomly.

And that's it! Simple, right?





PS. There may also be a surprise second place gift too!

Saturday, August 20, 2011

:: Nail Love ::

I have always loved nail polish but, for the most part it's been a love affair from a far. I love all the different colours available, and I would always admire the brightly coloured nails of girls I saw in the street or on the train. It was never for me, though. I would stick to muted tones, and even then it was only on my toes where hardly anyone would see it. Sometimes I would lash out and do my toe nails bright pink ... but it was always the same pink as every other time I felt adventurous.
Lately I've been feeling brave and inspired! I adore Summer and I adore bright colours. I've been watching all the Summer fashion trends on some American blogs and one thing I have noticed is candy coloured nails. Fun! So, with a little pushing from the nail Queen Karina, I did it! I took the plunge, bought some new colours and started wearing brightly coloured nail polish ... on my fingers!
Bright aqua nails, bright yellow cardigan ... and a rainbow smash drink!

My namesake - lavender. Love this one.

This colour is my latest purchase (I took this photo about 15 minutes ago!). I was hoping for a bright sunshine yellow, but I quite like this egg-yolk yellow colour.

What do you think? My next colour purchases will hopefully be a pale mint green, a coral/peach, and to off-set all the colour a nice matte pale grey (for days when my outfit brings the colour!).

Do you wear coloured nail polish? What is your favourite brand? I really like OPI, but it's super expensive here.

Are there any other beauty trends you recommend? I love wearing fun eye shadow, but I'm practically a newbie when it comes to lipstick/gloss (I've only ever worn it a few times. I'm a balm kind of girl).