Me TIme!!

I have finally found some time all for me!!!!  Today I am finally getting a professional mani and pedi.  My daughter, Abi is coming too so we will be having some Mummy/Daughter bonding time!

I haven't had a professional mani/pedi for quite some time as I can be a bit fussy!  But my nails and cuticles are in dire need of some help and it is beyond anything I can do so I have called in the pros!

Will report back later.

x

"Up" Inspired Manicure!

Disney Pixar have done it again!  As you may or may not know I am a Disney Nut.  In fact me, my husband and my daughter are all dotty about Disney.  We love the films, the characters, the programmes, the music and most importantly, the parks.  We always go and see the latest Disney film and "Up" is no exception.  Five months after its release in the States, "Up" is finally released here in the UK.  What I love about Disney Pixar is that they come up with fresh and creative stories.  Think "Cars", "Monsters Inc.", "Ratatouille", "Wall-E" .... well you get the picture!  All these stories are original and are told in a unique way.  "Up" tells the story of a man who has dreamed of adventure all of his life.  Sadly, life gets in the way and he finds that he has left it too late to embark on his dream ..... or has he?  Through determination he sets out on his "once-in-a-lifetime" adventure and comes across many obstacles on the way.  Once on his journey he comes across an "accidental stowaway" in the form of a young Wildlife Explorer named Russell.  The relationship that develops between these two characters is not only endearing but also emotional as they form a very special bond.  Disney Pixar portray this relationship between the young boy and old man as one with sensitivity, dignity and respect.  Who would of thought that an animated hero could come in the form of a seventy-eight year old man?  I can't forget to mention the talking dogs!  Doug the Dog is a wonderful addition to the story and you immediately fall in love with his innocence and loyalty.  I won't ruin it for you if you haven't seen it but all the dogs talk through the wonders of technology!  Don't worry I won't give anything away.  All I will say is that who ever came up with the voice for the evil doberman is an absolute genius.... I have never laughed so loud in my life!  A brilliant concept and a fantastic film based around a simple yet clever story.  I have heard some reviews that have said that Disney 3D Digital dims the bright colours of the animation and I'm sure it does, but, honestly, I didn't notice it at all.   I loved it!
I was so inspired by this film and love the balloons which feature in the film as well as all the posters.  The colours are just beautiful so I wanted to do some nail art for it and I came up with the idea below.  It was all going so well until I put some top coat on to seal it and it all shmoooshed together!  Oh well, I still think it looks pretty!!  x

Nails Inc - Winter Party Collection

I love Nails Inc. polishes.  The quality of these are superb.  At £10.50 a pop I would absolutely expect good quality and this brand certainly delivers.  I saw the Winter Party Collection today but I didn't have time to inspect further but it is next on my to do list.  As soon as I have these in my sticky mitts I will report!  You can buy the collection for £25 which is a fab bargain if you ask me.

(The offer is from the Nails Inc. website btw - nothing to do with me!)

I have to be honest and say that these pictures don't make the collection look very inspiring, but in person they look gorgeous.

Nubar - Chocolate Truffles

I cannot wait for the release of Nubar's Chocolate Truffles.   Unfortunately there is no release date yet for the UK but I will find out!! Oh yes!  I am itching to get my sticky mitts on these beauties!

All I can say is yummy!

Nfu Oh - Previous Haul

I said I would swatch the latest additions to my collection. However, I have only been able to do one mani! (Shakes fist at Degree course!!)  Here are are the four that I recently bought.

From left to right :  67, 68, 115, 118

115 - This is so pretty.  Unfortunately this photo does not do this beautiful colour justice at all.  It is  a beautiful shimmering lavender with tiny multi-coloured sparkles.  It reminds me of how frost glistens on the road.  Wonderful!  x

The Infamous Elusive Nfu Oh polishes!

O...M....G!!!!!  I was flitting around the internet last night looking at all the new polish releases that are coming out very soon (Can't wait for Nubar's Chocolate Truffles) when I decided to look at Affinti's website.  For those who don't know, Affiniti are the only people who stock Nfu Oh nail polishes in the UK.  If there are any other stockists out there then I would love to know who you are!!  Anyway,  they have replenished their stock and I have just ordered no. 52 and 60.  I am still wishing and hoping for no. 51 as that would be a dream come true!
So thank you Affiniti!  I can't wait to receive my goodies. x

A Mini Mani!

My 8 year old daughter loves nail polishes and all things sparkly as much as I do. However, she is not allowed nail polish on whilst at school. Awwwwwww! So I stuck a little 3D sticker on and coated with Seche Vite. I think it looks pretty cute. Hope the school doesn't notice! x