Ombre/colour-fade nails.

I decided to attempt the Ombre/Colour-fade nails that everyone has been raving about on blogs and Youtube using two of my favourite OPI colours of all time, Elephantastic Pink (the darker pink) and Privacy Please (the lighter pink). It's crucial to use a decent nail polish when creating this effect as the colour need to be both intense and easy to blend.

Although I am not 100% happy with the finish on the nail, I am impressed considering it was my first attempt. To create the look I simply painted two coats of the hot pink on the whole nail as a base coat and allowed it to dry. Then, using a small sponge, I dabbed the lighter pink on to the centre of the nail delicately and then built up the colour towards the tip to create a gradual fade of colour. 

After I was satisfied with the colour on the nails, I allowed them to dry for about five minutes and then applied a second coat of the light pink on the tip of the nail just to add more of a contrast to the darker pink. After waiting for the nail to completely dry I simply applied a top coat for extra shine and then this was the end result...

You can create this look using any colours you please. It's simple and quick to create and perfect for summer. striking nails can add impact to a simple outfit just like adding statement accessories. Try it out yourself!

xoxo

I've been exceptionally busy with work recently so haven't had any time to blog! (sorry)

I haven't done a makeup look for a while so here is the look I have gone for today! 

I created a dewy, glowing skin using MAC Studio Fix Foundation mixed with an equal amount of facial moisturiser and then applied two layers using a flat foundation brush. Jelly Pong Pong concealer was applied underneath the eyes, along the nose and on the chin and cupids bow. I tried to create a toned down cat eye look for the eyes using a range of matte shades from the Urban Decay naked palette and smudged it under the eye as well to blend and create a less sharp/more daytime look. The Brows are more subtle then usual and were created using the Jelly Pong Pong brow palette. Normally, I would prefer sharper brows and so therefore I would use a pencil. I chose to create more subtle brows for the daytime as I wanted to focus more on the lips. I used my favourite red lipstick from Topshop in the colour Hazard and created a defined cupids bow and full lip using a lip brush, also from Topshop. I used Urban Decay bronzer to contour under the chin and on the cheekbones and dabbed Topshop Hazard lipstick on the cheeks for a subtle blush.

I like wearing my hair pulled back tightly when I have cat eye makeup as I think it complements the face really well. I wore a casual outfit of a DIY cut vintage band t-shirt, rolled up jeans and high tops. 

xoxox