Nail Design: Watercolours and White Triangles

 

 

This watercolour nail design is right on trend this season, especially with bright colours. The white triangles give it an Aztec-y look which is really big in the fashion world at the moment. This look would be great for any of you festival-goers this summer and I guarantee you'll get your fair share of compliments.

 

Nail varnishes used from left to right:

Barry M Nail Paint in Matt White

Barry M Nail Paint in Peach Melba

Barry M Nail Paint in Bright Pink

Barry M Nail Paint in Pure Turquoise

Barry M Nail Paint in Mint Green

Barry M Nail Paint Base and Top Coat

 

 

Nail Design: Polkadot Rhinestones



Essie - Not just a pretty face
NYC - String of pearls


Pastel colours have most definitely made a comeback this summer after being all the rage last year. I couldn't get enough of the mint greens and pale pink colours. This week I'm wearing Essie's Not Just A Pretty Face and NYC's String of Pearls to create this cute polkadot design. I added some small silver rhinestone's to give a pop of elegance. I think this look is quite a muted look for summer, as I prefer brighter colours, but would be great if you were going to a more formal occasion like a wedding or christening.

I would love to know what you think about this nail art design and if you would like to see some kind of tutorial on how to recreate this look.

NOTW: Half Moon Manicure

If you haven't heard of, or even seen a half moon manicure then where the hell have you been?! Half moon manicures have been all the rage for the last six months and seen on celebrities like Rihanna, Beyonce, Dita Von Tease and Lauren Conrad to name a few. The half moon manicure consists of two contrasting colours on one nail. The first colour is the shape of a half moon and usually is on the cuticle end of the nail. The second colour covers the remaining nail.

In my opinion, half moon manicure look best when the half moon is a metallic varnish like sparkly gold and the remaining part of the nail is a pastel colour like a Barry M's Mint Green (pictured above). I really like the look of this manicure as it's simple but looks great. It's actually easier to create than I first thought but you definitely need some patience.

What do you think of the half moon manicure? Have you ever tried it?

NOTW: Influenced by the weather

 

 

 

 

Happy Halloween!

 

NOTW: Purpley-Plum

Purpley-plum colours are so in this season! I have many shades of purple in my nail varnish collection but most of them are really dark, which can annoy me because they are so dark that sometimes you can't even tell it's purple. But whilst hunting through my collection I found this gem! My aunt gave me this nail varnish a while back and I never got round to using it. I'm pretty sure this brand is for professional use so I'm not sure if you can get it down at your local high street. The varnish itself was a bit gloopy (it's very old) so I could only manage the one coat so I am most definitely on the hunt for a high street dupe!

If you have the perfect purple, let me know in the comments below!

NOTW: Barry M Gelly Hi Shine in Watermelon

I am loving this new Barry M Hi-Shine Nail Paint in Watermelon. This teal colour is great for this time of year. The varnish is super shiny which is great so there is no need for a top coat.

What do you think of Barry M's new Hi-Shine collection?

What's On My Toes?

Frankly, I don't expect you to actually be asking the above question but I haven't done a NOTW this week and I thought it would be fun to try something new. Now, if your one of the crazy people that are scared of feet, I would read no more and look away!

On my toes nails I have Accessorize's Mink nail varnish, which you might have seen on my most recent haul post. Over the top of the Mink I have Barry M's Hologram Hexograms which is a beautiful glitter varnish that looks great on fingers and toes!

What do you have on your toes?

Jenna x

NOTW: Gold

I have been loving this beautiful gold polish by Maybelline this week. Its not too glittery which is great which means that when it comes to it, taking the polish off wont be too much of a chore, (if you've ever worn glitter varnish, you'll know what I mean). I recently wore this polish to a party and got loads of compliments. I think it looks great with the beige's, brown's and burgundy's of autumn/winter.

What's your favourite colour of the season?

 

Jenna x

NOTW: Grey

This weeks NOTW is Barry M's Grey nail varnish. I love this dark grey colour because it's really great for this season. I have to admit Barry M's polishes are by far my favourite! The colour range, brushes and formula's are amazing!

What's your favourite Barry M polish? Let me know in the comments or on twitter @JennaDoesBeauty.

Jenna x

NOTW: Raspberry

This weeks NOTW is Barry M's Raspberry! I think this is a really great colour for autumn/winter because dark berry colours like this are going to be really in! Love it!

What's your favourite Barry M polish? Let me know in the comments or on Twitter @JennaDoesBeauty :)

Jenna x

Coming Soon...

I am super excited about the release of these new Barry M Gelly Hi Shine nail varnishs! I'm truely addicted to Barry M's nail varnish and a new selection of colours put the widest grin on my face! Eek! Cant wait!

Jenna x

NOTW: Black Nails

 

This weeks NOTW is black nails. I'm loving black nails at the moment because its a really classic colour and I think its great for the transition into the autumn/winter months.

 

 

Let me know what you think about black nails and what your favourite a/w nail colour is :)

 

 

Jenna x

Pocket Manicure Kit



 

Being a beauty girl I want to make sure my nails look their best at ALL times! Carrying round a pocket sized manicure kit in my bag enables me to ensure my nails are perfectly shaped whether I'm relaxing at home or shopping around town as it fits in my handbag without taking up too much valuable space.

 

And this cute little kit isn't just for nail grooming. It contains a pair of tweezers for that stray eyebrow hair or a sneaky splinter. It also contains a pair of nails scissors that can have a number of uses. 

 

What I love about manicure kits is that you can get many kinds of cute cases. My case is a metallic purple with a crocodile type pattern. Guaranteed you'll find just the kind of pattern you want! Manicure kits are always a great idea for a cheap birthday gift or Christmas stocking filler.

 

 

My manicure kit includes (from left to right) a cuticle cutter, tweezers, mini nail file, nail clippers, nail scissors and an angled nail clipper.

 

Do you carry round a pocket sized manicure kit? What's your favourite manicure kit pattern?

 

Jenna x



Barry M Indigo Review

My new favourite nail polish is Indigo by Barry M! It's a really beautiful shade of bluey-purple that's really in trend this season. Guaranteed you've seen this shade on many celebs recently like the Kardashian sisters, Cheryl Cole and Beyonce.

This nail varnish is relatively opaque with one coat but ideally two coats are best. This varnish takes around 10 minutes to dry completely (which can be even longer if your applications are thick). The finished product is beautiful but after 5 long days of wearing it the varnish has started to fade at the tip, BUT good news! No chipping!

Considering the formula, application and finished product I give this nail varnish 7/10.

Jenna x