Mirrorball Glitter

Would have been better with a colour base, but not too bad. This is the effect when using three coats.

Models Own Mirrorball Hot Stuff and Freak Out

Pastel Spots n Stripes

Didn't turn out as well as I'd hoped. I tried using a toothpick to get the stripe but it made a worse mess than using the brush on its own! In this attempt both spot and stripes were done using the brush.

Models Own Pastel Pink and Jade Stone

Blue and Glitter

Brief experiment with coloured tips overlaid with glitter. The Ibiza Mix glitter is really good and only needs one layer but I had trouble getting it even!


Models Own Balearic Cool, Dream Stream and Ibiza Mix (glitter)

Konad Stamp Tutorial in Photos

Ok, here's my quick tutorial for using Konad stamps. It may not be too useful since it's only in photos, but I'll give it a go! All of these steps need to be done as quickly as possible in order to prevent the varnish from drying before you get it onto your nail.

Things you will need: Konad plate, stamper, scraper (or an old plastic loyalty card will do), paper to put plate on (it gets messy!), colour for art, top coat, nail varnish remover, cotton pads and cotton pads for mistakes afterwards.

I'm trying plate M82.

 Choose design and paint a small glob of nail varnish over the design so that it is all covered.

Take the scraper/card, place it at a 45 degree angle.

Sweep the excess varnish quickly off the design in one swift motion.  

Take the stamper and roll it firmly across the design.

The design should have transferred onto the stamper!

Using the same rolling action, roll the stamper firmly across your nail.

The design should now be on your nail!

Repeat the process until you have achieved the design you want!

You will need to clean the equipment after every two design applications as the plate will get clogged and not transfer properly. This includes cleaning the scraper and stamper to ensure a sharp image. All equipment can be cleaned with nail varnish remover and a cotton pad.

The design will last longer if you apply a top coat. Leave the design to dry a while before applying and try to sweep the top coat over each part of the design just once. This will minimise the chance of smudging it.

Happy stamping!

Konad Special Polish Black Pearl over gelish

French Gelish

Had my gelish redone today, my nails are all the same length again!


Nail Harmony Gelish Simple Sheer and Sheek White with Taffeta over the top

Konad Stamps - S9

This is my first attempt at nail stamping using my brand new Konad Stamp plates! This attempt was using special plate S9.

Didn't work as well as I wanted, but the results are nice!

The technique for the stamping is quite difficult to get used to and I feel like I've used loads of nail varnish on just a few patterns. Worked much better on one hand over the other, but that may be because I got used to it. Hoping that it won't be so messy the more I do it!

ModelsOwn Sophie's Pink
ModelsOwn Jade Stone
ModelsOwn Peacock Green 
Konad Top Coat 

80's Style Leopard Print

Funky 80's style bright leopard print pattern using different polishes and a nail art pen.

ModelsOwn Sophie's Pink
ModelsOwn Jade Stone
ModelsOwn Nail Art Pen - Black

August 2012

Gelish & Nail Art Pen

Lacy pattern over gelish with nail art pen.

Nail Harmony Gelish - Candyland
Models Own Nail Art Pen - Black

July 2012

Models Own Nail Wraps

First post on my new nail blog! Though I would share some of my previous nail art attempts first to get this blog going. Hope you enjoy looking through! 

First attempt at Models Own Nail Wraps. Easy to put on and shape, but didn't last very long. Started wrinkling up a few hours after application and some even came off as it got to 2 days!

May 2012