Skulls and Flowers

Hi!

First I just want to say a big thanks to anyone who has supported by donating/sponsoring, so grateful! If you haven't already you can still do so via https://www.justgiving.com/April-Sidlow/.

Got a cute mani to show you guys today, getting ready for winter in the UK, so I've done some wintry flowers paired with silver skulls/stripes, to get the feeling of chillllls.

All polishes used were from ciate.

Hope you like what I did with these, stay tuned for more born pretty reviews and a GIVEAWAY!

Thanks

xo

Born Pretty Store Review #3

Hey!

Another BPS review for you. Today we are on rhinestones! The round silver rhinestones that I was sent are an absolute nail art MUST-HAVE for me, they add sparkle and transform any mani from a daytime to nighttime look. If any of my nails ever look like they are just missing something, I add a gem and it just completes the look!

I used the brushes mentioned in my previous review to place the diamond-like studs on my nails, and secured with top coat.

The colour is Orly Fired Up, over a base of Essie.

Hope you like, thanks for reading!

Not forgetting my coupon code BASQ10!!

Born Pretty Store Review #1

Hey!

Here's my first review for the Born Pretty Store as promised. First up is a stamper set and one of two stamping plates.

The stamper is quite spongey, but surprisingly not sticky, unlike many I have come across, which is a massive benefit.

I looove the designs on this plate. I chose to use the skull pattern, and found that it transferred pretty well on to the stamper, and then back on to the nail.

Here's the mani that I came up with;

Overall I think this stamper set is one of the best out there, and I am a fan of the whole idea of stamping. It is a quick alternative to hand painting, whether you need a quick mani or you just aren't very confident with free-hand painting. It takes practice however, as it can easily go wrong, but once you get the hang of it, it's easy!

What do you think?

 More stamping plate reviews and other product from Born Pretty on the way!

In the meantime, go grab yourself some plates of your own from the website www.bornprettystore.com don't forget to use my 10% off code!

Thanks guys!!

Ciate Day 1

--I AM SO SORRY BEEN TRYING TO POST FOR TWO WEEKS BUT BLOGGER DIED ON ME--

Hello all,
I am pleased to share the first beautiful shade in 'Mini Mani Month'!!

I will start by showing some snaps of the actual packaging itself, which is beautifully decorated to look like a fairisle knit..

I especially love the little quotes behind every door, such a nice addition.

As you can see the first shade 'Snow Globe' is a beautiful shade packed with lots of flaky glitters.

The foil-like glitter is set in a frosted clear base, which dries glossy. The glitter pieces are quite different in size, varying quite a lot which I like. The colour changes in every lighting, giving your mani a completely different look.

Although it is a mini polish, the brush is quite wide, giving quite a generous amount of glitter to your nails!

I chose to layer this glitter over a nude base (that I mixed myself to match my skin tone). I am loving a bit of nude recently.

Here is my completed look;

The glitter is not too over powering and is very subtle, unlike many sparkly IN YOUR FACE glitters, which I kind of like.

The low down

Application: Good, wide brush, even quantity of glitter, not very gloopy.

Finish: Fairly glossy, in need of top coat. Glitter makes surface very uneven.

Overall Rating: 4/5

Great for evening wear to spice up an ordinary daytime mani!

I would quite like to see this layered over a very dark polish to see the contrast.

What do you think?

Thanks for reading!

HELLO

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!

Today I am wearing the new Mariah Carey for OPI liquid sand shade:

It`s Frosty Outside

I cannot explain my love for this shade! It looks so beautiful under any lighting!

Cant take my eyes off it!!!!

Cant wait to try the rest of the collection, (more pictures coming soon!)

Thanks for reading honeys x