SWAROVSKI HAUL

I don't know if it's just me but when I see sparkly things I'm so attracted to them! I actually get excited - is there something wrong with that?? Well if there is, I don't care! So I went onto Stephen Arnold just to have a look - but who was I kidding, the shopping basket was overflowing before I knew it. I actually had to take things out it was getting out of control. This is what made the cut and I'm counting my pennies until I can place another order!

I just love metallic crystals, I've never tried the metallic Swarovskis before and I'm glad I did, they are beautiful!!

I also bought a few colours, I have been trying to build on my colour collection of Swarovski crystals.

Here we have Citrine, Light Siam and Tanzanite.

The whole reason I went onto Stephen Arnold was to get some Swarovski shapes as Valentines day is coming up..... Oh yes, Swarovski hearts! 

I have to save the best for last! These actually make my heart beat faster - it's not normal but it's true! These Rhombus AB Swarovski crystals are the most sparkly things I have ever seen, and I cannot wait to get them on my nails!!! 

I would highly recommend Stephen Arnold, They have a fantastic selection of Swarovski crystals and delivery was very quick. I will be using them again for sure. As you can imagine, I can't wait to finish this blog post to go and do my nails - of course they are going to be the blingest of bling!! I can't wait to show my clients!! 

Please comment to let me know I'm not the only magpie who gets this excited about crystals and also if you like this kind of blog post. 

Speak soon Pretties! 

Pretty Polished

NAILS AT NEW YORK FASHION WEEK

How lucky am I that my first blog post coincides with New York Fashion week?! We have everything from Colour block patterns to paint splatter nails, mattes and textures. I have picked out a few of my favourite pics from the catwalk.

Negative space is still a hot trend on the catwalk also changing up your standard french manicure.

CND had an amazing collaboration with The Blondes to create all gold, bejeweled and metallic nails for their Egyptian theme.

Now here's an old skool style I've seen starting to reappear recently I was never a fan of marbling but I have found myself starting to come around to it. I always find it funny how time can change our sense of style.

And now for my personal favourite .......

Or what I think will be most popular in the salon is this funky french, I'm not as of yet aware of what we are calling this and I am by no means quirky enough to come up with a name but I think my clients will love it. Also these are a lot more salon friendly than some of the other nails that were spotted at Fashion Week like these ...

Although I can appreciate how amazing these works of art are. All were sculpted using CND Liquid and Powder and Brisa Gels. The sarcophagus actually opens and has a mummy inside! Not exactly realistic in everyday nail wear but I'd love to do one of those wings if any of my clients want a go? 

All in all I was truly inspired by this years S/S 2016 Fashion Week. I don't think I can wait six months to give these trends a go. I have to give credit to the truly incredible nail techs who took part in this event. Thank you for you inspiration and innovation.

Pretty Polished