this is a vanity project of plaintreesTumblr (3.0; @plainnails)http://plainnails.tumblr.com/<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/aaa574cf931ef118c992e6f0bc22d2d7/tumblr_miqfe2E0tg1qdo7nro1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Calvin Klein Electric Blue & glitter gradient accent nail</p>http://plainnails.tumblr.com/post/44068818512http://plainnails.tumblr.com/post/44068818512Tue, 26 Feb 2013 12:00:48 -0500calvin kleinnail polishnailsblueaccent nailselectric bluebrightglitter gradientglitter<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/7084b70596d27321d8d7898cd6776c82/tumblr_miqfbcFjGM1qdo7nro1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://plainnails.tumblr.com/post/43989954239http://plainnails.tumblr.com/post/43989954239Mon, 25 Feb 2013 12:00:44 -0500models ownIbiza Mixhed kandiglitterglitter nailslilacpastelgirlycutenailsnail polish<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/7db854bcc9e6576a27f5bfeb36c1e08e/tumblr_miqf990kZn1qdo7nro1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/8acd84712ce474b7b740cb98107151d4/tumblr_miqf990kZn1qdo7nro2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><ul><li><span>Rimmel Lasting Finish Pro - Lava Red</span></li> <li><span>Look Beauty Nail Pop - Sequin Effect</span></li> </ul><p>I picked Lava Red up for next to nothing in a sale and I have to tell you I’d have been disappointed if I’d paid full price for it… it’s a beautiful shade, but slooow to dry and even with top coat I had several really obvious chips the next DAY after applying it. Sad times! :( So I kinda rescued the chips with touch-ups and then added a coat of Sequin Effect and that lasted a little better.</p>http://plainnails.tumblr.com/post/43901493939http://plainnails.tumblr.com/post/43901493939Sun, 24 Feb 2013 12:00:31 -0500rimmelrimmel lasting finishlava reddark redshimmernail polishnailslooknail popsequin effectflakieflakie topcoatduochrome<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/1dc403615df92aaf7587e314a5ebf86e/tumblr_miqep9SxQz1qdo7nro1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>My ongoing love affair with <a href="http://www.modelsownit.com/products/nails/hed-kandi-ibiza-mix.html" target="_blank">Models Own Ibiza Mix</a></p>http://plainnails.tumblr.com/post/43896573876http://plainnails.tumblr.com/post/43896573876Sun, 24 Feb 2013 10:51:09 -0500models ownglitterIbiza Mixhed kandililacpastelnailsnail polishglitter nailscutegirly<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/b5f6b47df688ffba2ae78c1d207de3a1/tumblr_miqeiugxvs1qdo7nro1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/7b22a8b5526689b236b080428af58365/tumblr_miqeiugxvs1qdo7nro2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Inspired by this beautiful <a href="http://www.chalkboardnails.com/2012/09/31dc2012-day-14-flowers-tutorial.html" target="_blank">floral tutorial from chalkboardnails</a>! Mine are super messy as ever though…</p>http://plainnails.tumblr.com/post/43896321506http://plainnails.tumblr.com/post/43896321506Sun, 24 Feb 2013 10:47:18 -0500floral nailsflowernailsnail polishnail artsimple nail artpeachpinkbluechalkboardnails<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/6c4da5b0d85d6ac720755e53fa3bb856/tumblr_mfwl1ikQLg1qdo7nro1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/afb4f7a2d57cb2a0ac50fbba6a55f412/tumblr_mfwl1ikQLg1qdo7nro2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/e16251e3c72b3764a040722ace79cc11/tumblr_mfwl1ikQLg1qdo7nro3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Maybelline Express Finish Onyx Black</p> <p>Look Nail Pop Sequin Effect</p>http://plainnails.tumblr.com/post/39310775667http://plainnails.tumblr.com/post/39310775667Mon, 31 Dec 2012 11:12:53 -0500Sequin EffectNail PopLookflakieflakie topcoatiridescentduochromeblackgreenshimmershinynailsnail polish<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/4cef077c364c3ef051be3e9f34e69e3f/tumblr_mfv9wpahx51qdo7nro1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Boots 17 Fast Finish Knockout Red</p> <p>OPI Goldeneye</p>http://plainnails.tumblr.com/post/39252485271http://plainnails.tumblr.com/post/39252485271Sun, 30 Dec 2012 18:14:49 -0500boots17nailsnail polishredgoldgoldeneyeopibondettessparklyshinysparkle<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/7696b2f97d7710aabd711832e7233adf/tumblr_mffw483tsg1qdo7nro1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Maybelline Forever Strong - Cloudy Grey (Gris Nuage)</p> <p>Barry M Jewel Glitter Nail Paint - Ruby Glitter</p>http://plainnails.tumblr.com/post/38797783476http://plainnails.tumblr.com/post/38797783476Tue, 25 Dec 2012 12:01:42 -0500Barry M Jewel GlitterBarry Mnailsnail polishblack glitterglitterglitter nailsgreypink<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/baa6209b36d1ae73b98c6d8c95c2c916/tumblr_mffvz5Irpi1qdo7nro1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Barry M Gelly Nail Effects - Blueberry</p> <p>I love this shade - it falls right in between pastel and bright for me, really unusual and it looked so cute and clean!</p>http://plainnails.tumblr.com/post/38723088902http://plainnails.tumblr.com/post/38723088902Mon, 24 Dec 2012 12:00:55 -0500Barry Mgellynailsnail polishbluepastelblue nailsbright<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/5475d20af280a9f1d179d61bf35978eb/tumblr_mffvufVqCl1qdo7nro2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/720090a1d1bc2999feeedf5d7076689b/tumblr_mffvufVqCl1qdo7nro1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/db18184e4826c7a31f9e7a54d1757033/tumblr_mffvufVqCl1qdo7nro4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/699b387c665be9383ddb9b8d33eee3dc/tumblr_mffvufVqCl1qdo7nro3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><ul><li>Barry M Gelly Nail Effects - Plum (base)</li> <li>Models Own - Ibiza Mix</li> <li>Models Own - Indian Ocean (one coat)</li> </ul><p>SO SPARKLY!</p>http://plainnails.tumblr.com/post/38634778891http://plainnails.tumblr.com/post/38634778891Sun, 23 Dec 2012 12:00:42 -0500glitter nailsglittermodels ownBarry MIbiza Mixindian oceannailsnail polishpurpleplumshimmerduochromesparklysparkleshiny<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/da4c0378e4e133051adf92163387736a/tumblr_mffvnlo9CB1qdo7nro1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>This was my nail look for my work Christmas party, you’ll have to take my word for it that they totally matched my dress and looked awesome on the night! I forgot to take a photo until a couple of days later though - apologies for the chips and my gross dry skin :(</p> <p>Models Own - Peach Puff</p> <p>Barry M Jewel Glitter Nail Paint - Ruby Glitter</p>http://plainnails.tumblr.com/post/38551786385http://plainnails.tumblr.com/post/38551786385Sat, 22 Dec 2012 12:00:48 -0500models ownBarry Mnailsnail polishglitterglitter nailsgradientglitter gradientruby glitternudepeachpeach puffbarry m jewel glitter<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/0bc352e64172a23a4628d50f2d9422a4/tumblr_mffuwiqJTC1qdo7nro1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Accessorize - Colorado. Not the best photo, sorry, but I am in love with this polish!</p>http://plainnails.tumblr.com/post/38545924367http://plainnails.tumblr.com/post/38545924367Sat, 22 Dec 2012 10:26:42 -0500accessorizecoloradogreydove greyshimmerpastelnailsnail polishaccessorize nail polish<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/d2fdca43633d036305a5a6415fe37975/tumblr_mffuqbe2AV1qdo7nro1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Barry M Gelly Nail Effects - Plum</p> <p>Models Own - Ibiza Mix</p>http://plainnails.tumblr.com/post/38545731006http://plainnails.tumblr.com/post/38545731006Sat, 22 Dec 2012 10:22:59 -0500Barry Mmodels owngellyIbiza Mixplumpurplenailsnail polishglitterglitter nails<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mdegy0o3GX1qdo7nro1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mdegy0o3GX1qdo7nro2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mdegy0o3GX1qdo7nro3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Super simple nail art which turned out pretty cute (I think so, anyway)!</p> <p>Also, hopefully self-explanatory photo of what I used:</p> <ul><li><a href="http://www.modelsownit.com/products/nails/nail-polishes.html">Models Own Utopia</a> (base)</li> <li><a href="http://www.barrym.com/products/nails/paint/all-nail-paints.html">Barry M Cyan Blue</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.barrym.com/products/nails/paint/all-nail-paints.html">Barry M Cobalt Blue</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.mememecosmetics.co.uk/catwalk-nail-collection">Me Me Me Wild</a></li> <li>and a dotting tool :)</li> </ul>http://plainnails.tumblr.com/post/35847178224http://plainnails.tumblr.com/post/35847178224Fri, 16 Nov 2012 12:00:37 -0500models ownBarry MutopiabluepurpleVioletdotsdotting toolspotspolka dotsgradient<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mdegh6tKA11qdo7nro1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mdegh6tKA11qdo7nro2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><a href="http://www.barrym.com/products/nails/effects/gelly-nail-effects.html">Barry M Gelly</a> in Plum</p> <p>I was ridiculously stoked about this high-shine polish; such a beautiful colour and it applied easily, dried fast and looked incredible. BUT it chipped really quickly :”’(</p> <p>Even so, I kind of still want to get it in Watermelon too. And maybe Grapefruit. And Blood Orange… argh!</p> <p>I wore it to a friend’s civil partnership on Hallowe’en, at least it looked good for that! (Relatedly, it’s kind of sad but I’ve been working crazy hours and had no spare time to do nail art lately, so no Hallowe’en nail art from me this year!)</p>http://plainnails.tumblr.com/post/35838708635http://plainnails.tumblr.com/post/35838708635Fri, 16 Nov 2012 08:20:34 -0500Barry Mgellyshinyplumpurplenailsnail polishpurple nailsviolet<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mdeg88UlIP1qdo7nro1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>H&M <em>Je t’aime </em>with Rimmel matte topcoat</p>http://plainnails.tumblr.com/post/35779994498http://plainnails.tumblr.com/post/35779994498Thu, 15 Nov 2012 12:00:16 -0500H&amp;MJe t'aimenailsnail polishredgoldshimmermattematt<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mdeg6evL5r1qdo7nro1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mdeg6evL5r1qdo7nro2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>OPI Goldeneye from the <a href="http://www.johnlewis.com/231690052/Product.aspx">Bondettes mini collection</a> - which I will admit I bought about one minute after seeing it contained both this and Live and Let Die! It’s AMAZING. So shiny, it actually glows. So much better in person. Also fast-drying and generally dreamy to apply!</p> <p>I wore a couple of coats over Models Own Peach Puff (best nude <em>ever</em>, btw.) I liked the way you could kind of see the peachy base coat if you looked closely in direct sunlight, but most of the time the gold was SO INTENSE that my nails just looked almost like pieces of shimmering gold leaf.</p>http://plainnails.tumblr.com/post/35768355557http://plainnails.tumblr.com/post/35768355557Thu, 15 Nov 2012 05:57:00 -0500bondettesgoldgoldeneyemininail polishnailsopimodels ownpeach puff<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mdefswHfCT1qdo7nro1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mdefswHfCT1qdo7nro2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><a href="http://www.asos.com/Rimmel-London/Rimmel-London-Metal-Rush-Nail-Polish/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=2610452">Rimmel Metal Rush Pearly Queen</a> - with and without flash</p> <p>I wore two coats over Maybelline Forever Strong Cloudy Grey (which is beautiful by itself, btw)!</p>http://plainnails.tumblr.com/post/35710715688http://plainnails.tumblr.com/post/35710715688Wed, 14 Nov 2012 12:00:37 -0500rimmelmetal rushnailsnail polishduochromeshimmermetallicgreenlilac<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mdefl6Jv8b1qdo7nro2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mdefl6Jv8b1qdo7nro1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Models Own Ibiza Mix over Boots 17 Sulk</p>http://plainnails.tumblr.com/post/35641183473http://plainnails.tumblr.com/post/35641183473Tue, 13 Nov 2012 12:00:00 -0500glitterglitter nailsglittery nailsgreenhed kandiibiza mixmodels ownmultinail polishnailsturquoise17sulk<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mdefaqRIIT1qdo7nro1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>H&M <em>Je t’aime</em> - I picked this little beauty up for £1.50 and it’s gorgeous!</p> <p>I think it’s kind of Christmassy, which is kind of inappropriate since it’s early November and I don’t even celebrate Christmas - but who cares when it’s this PRETTY?!</p>http://plainnails.tumblr.com/post/35597834069http://plainnails.tumblr.com/post/35597834069Mon, 12 Nov 2012 18:44:50 -0500H&amp;Mnail polishnailsredgoldshimmerje t'aime