Blue vintage rose nail art

A few weeks back I did a similar post with a blue and pink vintage rose look and I loved it so much I decided to do a blue version as nearly all my clothes are blue!

Step 1: paint your nails with two coats of a opaque white polish, I used gallery colours in shade white lightening.

Step 2: once the white has dried make 2 or 3 splodges (very technical I know, just very rough circles) with pale blue nail polish, I used accessorize green lagoon.

Step 3: use a tooth pick to paint dark blue lines around the splodges and a dot in the centre of each splodge. Then use the tooth pick to paint green flicks that look like leaves from the edges of the flowers.

Step 4: use the tooth pick to fill the white space with tiny blue dots.

Step 5: once all the nail art is dry seal with a top coat.

Daisy nail art

This is a really cute and easy look for summer.

Step 1: paint two coats if a metallic blue polish.

Step 2: once the blue has dried, use a dotting tool to create 5 white dots in a flower shape.

Step 3: make 2 more white flower shapes with the dotting tool.

Step 4: use the dotting tool to create a yellow spot in the centre of all the flowers.

Step 5: complete with a top coat.

Vintage flower nail tutorial

I've worn this nail look for about a week now and I have had so many compliments on it and so many people have asked me how I did it so I thought I'd make a blogpost about it. It looks really difficult but it's actually pretty easy to do. You don't even need loads of nail art equipment just 3 polishes and a toothpick! 

Step 1: paint your nails with two coats of a pale turquiose polish, I used accessorize green lagoon.

Step 2: once the blue has dried make 2 or 3 splodges (very technical I know, just very rough circles) with pale pink nail polish

Step 3: use a tooth pick to paint dark pink lines around the splodges and a dot in the centre of each splodge.

Step 4: use the tooth pick to paint green flicks that look like leaves from the edges of the flowers.

Step 5: once all the nail art is dry seal with a top coat.

Prom nails

For prom I wanted something sparkly but with a bit of nail art too. My dress is a teal colour so I made the flowers and spots match my dress but you could use any nail polish to make it match or contrast with your dress.

Step 1: paint nails with two coats of sparkly silver and wait to dry.

Step 2: Using a dotting tool paint 5 dots in the shape of a flower with the teal polish.

Step 3: Using the opposite end of the dotting tool paint approximately 5/10 blue dots equally spaced on the nai

Step 4: once the flower has dried use a smaller dotting tool to make a black spot in the centre of the flower.

Step 5: once dry finish with a top coat.

Blue flower and spot nail art variations

This nail art is relatively easy if you have a dotting tool. If not you can pick up a pack of 5 from ebay or amazon for £1/2. I will show you various flower and spot designs that are all simple and achievable.

For this tutorial I used an accessorize polish-green lagoon for the base colour. The flower petals and the blue spots were painted in rimmel salon pro-713 Brit pop. The silver spots and centre of the flower were painted in gallery colours- silver sparkle 419

Step 1: Paint 1/2 coats of green lagoon and wait for the last coat to dry.
Step 2: Using a dotting tool paint 5 dots in the shape of a flower with the Brit pop polish.
Step 3: Using the opposite end of the dotting tool paint approximately 5/10 blue dots equally spaced on the nail.
Step 4: Once the blue is completely dry paint a silver spot in the centre of your flower using a slightly smaller dotting tool.
Step 5: Using the opposite end of that dotting tool paint approximately 5/10 silver dots equally spaced across the nail.
Step 6: Once all your nail art is completely dry, finish with a coat of clear nail polish to make your beautiful nails last longer.

I did a similar design in different colours, using barry m gelly polish in guava as the base and gallery colours white for the flowers and spots. I then finished the look with a gemstone in the centre of the flower.

On this design I love how the ring finger is the accent nail which draws a nice focus to the piece.

Step 1: paint your nails with two coats of a pretty base polish, I used rimmel salon pro in Brit pop.

Step 2: use a small dotting tool to paint white dots over all your nails except your ring finger.

Step 3: use a slightly larger dotting tool to make 5 dots in the shape of a flower on the top corner of your nail.

Step 4: repeat step 3 in the bottom corner of your nail.

Step 5: use a small dotting tool to fill the space on your ring finger with dots.

Step 6: use a small dotting tool to do black nail polish in the centre of your flower.

This design features one larger flower in the centre and is easier if you are new to nail art because it is bigger you don't have to be as precise. 

Step 1: paint your nails in a light base colour, I used a white gallery colours polish.

Step 2: wait for it to dry and then paint 5 blue spots in the shape of a flower using a dotting tool.

Step 3: wait for your blue spots to dry, then using a smaller dotting tool paint a black spot in the middle of your flower.

Step 4: use a silver glitter polish and a dotting tool to add a spot to each corner.

How to use striping tape for nail art

Striping tape can be used in various ways and is super cheap to buy from ebay.

The most simple way is to simply paint your nail in a pretty colour and then lay the striping tape in a pattern. Then finish with clear nail polish.

Another way it can be used is to paint a base coat and then apply the striping tape, you the tale as a guide for where to paint to. Then remove the tape and add gemstones along the line.

Cute toe nail art

This is pretty simple but looks so much nicer than plain toe nails. People don't usually do nail art on their toes but I really don't understand why.

Step 1: paint your nails in a pretty base colour.

Step 2: use a large dotting tool to place 5 large spots in the shape of a flower.

Step 3: use a smaller dotting tool to spot the remaining area of the big toe and all the other toes.

Step 4: once the flower has dried, use a small dotting tool to place a black spot in the centre of the flower.

Home made pore strips

These aren't exactly the same as ones you buy in the shop but they give a similar effect and are much much cheaper. All you need is PVA glue.

Step 1: use your finger to thinly apply the glue to your nose area

Step 2: wait for the glue to mostly dry

Step 3: gently peel the glue off

Prom make up ideas

Prom is in a couple of weeks and many of you will be doing your own make up because getting it done can be sooooo expensive. So here's what I'm planning.

For my face:

I will start with the benefit porefessional primer. Next I will use collection lasting concealer under my eyes and on any spots. Then I will use a small blob of rimmel stay matte foundation mixed with my normal moisturiser. This means the foundation applies smoother and looks less noticeable. Next I will put a small amount of blusher on and leave it at that.

For my eyes:

I am doing a silver smokey eye. Starting with a pale shimmery silver in the inside corner of my eye. I will then add darker shades as I get further round my eye and finish with a black in the crease. I will use w7 mascara on my lashes and rimmel eyeliner on my water line.

For my lips: 

First I applied a pretty pinky red toned lipstick then blotted it and finished with a really glossy clear lipgloss.

Cupcake nail art

This is really simple to achieve but looks quirky and eye catching.

Step 1: paint just over half your nail in a simple background colour, I used Barry m nail paint in shade 303-bright purple

Step 2: paint the other half in an opaque white. I used gallery colours in shade 236-white lightening.

Step 3: where the background colour and the white join, using a dotting tool make a dotted line.

Step 4: use a dotting tool to make a large red spot for the cherry.

Step 5: using a smaller dotting tool, take a contrasting colour and make dots at regular intervals.

Step 6: using the same size dotting tool and a different colour add some more dots.

Step 7: wait for it all to dry, then finish with a top coat :)

£20 make up challenge

Here is a make up look for considerabley less than £20. Nowadays you can get so many great but affordable products.

Foundation- rimmel stay matte in ivory. This was the most expensive product as it is about £6 from most drugstores.

Concealer- collection 2000 lasting concealer. I purchased this for £2.09 from wilkinsons but usually it is £4 from most drugstores.

Eyeshadow- beauty uk eye shadow palette 7-naked. There are lots of shades of browns in this palette which are perfect for creating a nice smokey eye or a neutral daytime look. I purchased this for £2.50 from a makeup shop called zest.

Mascara- w7 show stopper. The brush for this is really good and it gives your lashes a good definition. I purchased this for just under £2 from boyes.

Lip gloss- I love...raspberry and blackberry glossy lip balm. This gives lips an attractive pink colour and leaves them feeling nice and soft. I purchased this for £1 from superdrug.

February favourites

Collection 2000 Concealer, this gives good coverages and is perfect for under eye circles. Loads of people rave about it and I totally see why, it applies so well and lasts ages.

Herbal essences dazzling shine hair mask, this makes your hair so shiny and soft. Even after just one use you can really notice the difference. You want to apply it once a week so it lasts quite a while.

Beauty uk palette, there is a good range of brown shades, perfect for doing a brown smokey eye. The top line is pearlised and the bottom line is Matt meaning there are shadows to suit different styles. 

W7 mascara, the brush is great and makes your lashes look beautiful and fluttery. It is really affordable, I got mine from boyes for less than £2!

Favourite nail polishes

This Sally Hansen nail polish is a gorgeous colour and it has a glittery/glimmery finish to it. It lasts ages so you get good value for money.

I absolutely love this rimmel nail polish as it is really smooth and applies really well, it is well pigmented so you only really need one coat and the colour is gorgeous.

This seventeen polish is nice because it is smooth and easy to apply. You only really need one coat and the colour is good.

3D gem nail art

This is really simple but adds a nice 3d effect.
Step 1: paint your nails in a bright base colour. I used seventeen supreme shine in shade wave.

Step 2: use a medium dotting tool to cover the nail in white spots.

Step 3: cover the white spots with a gem. You may want a cuticle stick to help you pick up each gem. If the white has already dried simply use a bit of clear polish to help them stick.

Step 4: wait for it all to dry then coat in a really thick layer of top coat.

Glitter French manicure

This looks sophisticated like the Classic French manicure but with a touch more fun.

Step 1(optional) paint your nails in a pale pink polish and wait for them to dry

Step 2: paint your nails in a silver glitter polish and wait for them to dry

Step 3: using a thin paintbrush and a steady hand paint a thin white line at the top of each nail.

Step 4: wait for them to dry then finish with a top coat.

Budget skincare products

The beauty palour chocolate face mask, it is really smooth and applies really well, it's got a nice strong chocolatey smell and is a great face mask for sleepovers. It will last ages as because it applies so well you don't need that much each time.

Simple spotless skin anti blemish moisturiser, this is nice and light, I wouldn't say it's helped my spots go away but I don't think it's caused any either like lots of moisturisers do. I bought it for £3 from tesco so it's quite affordable as it looks like it will last a long time.

Superdrug deep action facial cleansing pads, these are really affordable but really help to improve skin quality, one side is rough, the other side is less rough but still textured, I find it particularly good for forehead spots. The main downside is it does have quite a strong smell.

Simple spotless skin rapid action spot zapper, this is great for getting rid of spots you already have, it claims in 4 hrs but I think it takes more like a day or two.