Born Pretty Store - Nail Stud Wheel Review

Hey!

Sorry to have been gone so long.

I took a bit of an unexpected break from blogging for a few reasons, just one of which being that all my nails decided they were going to break off and look terrible so I needed to give them a bit of a break. I took the time off to work on a couple of other things too but now my nails are back in fighting form I am so glad to be able to do my nails and blog again.

Today I have a review for you.

A while back I received this Nail Stud Wheel from the Born Pretty Store to review.

I love anything with studs so I could not wait to experiment with these!

As you can see there are 12 sections each holding a different stud making it ideal if you are yet to try nail studs. There are plenty to play with in each section, and I love that there is a mix of Gold, Silver and Black studs in there along with different sizes and shapes.

I wanted to do something to show as many of the different types of studs as I could get away with in one design and here's what I came up with.

I used Barry M Gelly Effect Lychee and Barry M Black for the nail art then applied a coat of Barry M All In One Basecoat/Topcoat/Nail Hardener over the top and applied the studs while that was still wet. Once they were all in place I let them dry for a little while then finished with a coat of China Glaze No-Chip Top Coat.

The studs lie quite flat to the nail and aren't too big which helps them last longer on the nail without catching on anything, mine lasted a full three days before I lost the first stud.

I have been so impressed with this little wheel of wonder that I have used studs in almost every design I've done since they arrived, so expect to see a lot more of them!

You can buy your own Nail Stud Wheel on the Born Pretty Store website HERE for $4.89 plus free worldwide shipping and you can use the code QPL91 anytime for 10% off.

♥ A ♥

Black & Gold NOTD

I've been suffering a bit of nail art block this week.

I have tried a few different designs that I've had in my head for a while but they didn't turn out how I wanted and a complete lack of inspiration meant I was having trouble trying to think up anything new.

So I did what inspired me on Day 15 of the Makeup Savvy Nail Challenge.

I opened my jewellery draw!

I've already mentioned that I love anything with skulls on it, but I'm also liking studs, spikes and accessories with a black and gold colour combination at the moment and that's what inspired these nails.

I used Barry M Black, Gold Foil, Gold Glitter and Milani Jewel FX Gold.

Do you suffer with nail block too? If so what do you do to get your inspiration back?

P.S. Today is the last day to vote on the Makeup Savvy Challenge so if you haven't voted yet please vote for your favourite nails HERE! And a huge thank you to anyone who has voted for my Tangled nails, I honestly appreciate it so much.

♥ A ♥

Nail Polish Tag and NOTN

I saw this Nail Polish Tag over at Makeup Savvy and fancied giving it a go!

1. Whats your favourite Nail polish Company?
High end I'd have to say OPI because of their near constant stream of gorgeous colours, and drug store is Barry M.

2. Glitter or no glitter?
Glitter! I love glitter so much I don't even mind the hassle of taking it off after.
It's so worth it.

3. OPI, China Glaze or Essie?
I've never really paid much attention to Essie and don't own any of their polishes. Between the other two it's a hard choice, I love OPIs range but I prefer China Glaze prices! But if they were both on a shelf in front of me I'd go for OPI first.

4. When do you change your nail polish?
Usually every other day-ish. But if I've done a design I particularly like then I'll keep it on until it chips!

5. What's your favourite colour on your nails?
Bright corals and pinks. Just love 'em.

6. Darks or Brights?
Both. You can't make me pick.
I like Brights for summer days and darks for winter and nights out.

7. What are you wearing on your nails right at this moment?
I'm still wearing my blue nail design for the 31 day challenge, although it chipped this morning so it'll be gone by the end of the day!

8. Matt Nails, in or out?
In. I like them.

9. French Manicure?
The one and only time I've worn one was for my wedding and I'm in no particular rush to have it done again. It looks classy and elegant when done well and if the occasion calls for it again I'll do it, but there are far too many more interesting ways to paint my nails!

10. Favourite summer colours?

I like brights in the summer! Coral is my absolute favourite but I love bright pinks, purples and blues too.

Nail of the Night.

Friday night I went out for one to two too many drinks with some friends to celebrate my best friends fiances birthday.
I wore this dress from River Island so obviously it was an opportunity for studded nails that I just couldn't miss!

I took these pictures yesterday before taking them off so they are a bit worse for wear but you can't get the general jist.
I bought these studs from Superdrug a while a go. I used two coats Avon Nailwear Pro in Golden witch, then China Glaze No-Chip Topcoat. I then used the little stick provided with the studs to position and press the studs into the topcoat whilst it was still wet and finished with Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat.
They lasted through a night out and helping a friend move house on Saturday!
I was impressed!

A x