Chanel Frisson // Valentine's Nails

Left to Right  //  China Glaze - Ruby Pumps  / OPI - Mod About You / OPI - Color So Hot It Berns

Despite being crazily busy this last couple of weeks with moving house (yes, again!!) and taking a last minute trip to Singapore for the Mr's work, I still found some time to take part in my favourite Valentine's tradition. Of course I did. A bit of love inspired nail art!

This was inspired by some simple red heart shape tips I'd spied on Pinterest a while back. I just made some of my own enhancements/adjustments: I used two colors, OPI Mod About You and Color So Hot it Berns, to layer some of the hearts; for a more playful look I painted my hearts on slight tilts and kept my rounder, less pointy nail shape, the originals (see Pinterest link) are a bit regimented and too claw-like for my taste; and lastly I added a bit of China Glaze Ruby Pumps, because it wouldn't be right not to have a touch of glitter on Valentine's Day!

Special mention has to be given to the base coat, it's my latest polish addition, Chanel Frisson. It was picked up on a stop-and-grab duty-free haul on our last trip to SG. It's the epitome of a feminine sheer pink, with a subtle irridescent micro-shimmer to it. So pretty! For this manicure I just used two coats but you can layer up three or four to get an opaque finish. No doubt I'll show you a snap of this polish worn that way in the future because it's a definite easy to wear, everyday kinda polish.

Anyway, Valentine's day is winding to a close now around the other side of the world (it's actually Saturday here now) but I hope you all had a wonderful day spent with whoever you love, be it your partner, your friends or your pet :) And, have a great weekend!



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One week // V Day and The Mystery Box

With just a week to go until I head out to Dubai to see my fiancé, after eight weeks apart, I'm seriously excited! The weekend has been filled pre-holiday chores and errands, and apart from meeting up with one of my friends for coffee and a little shopping, I haven't done a great deal else that was very interesting. So, I thought I'd show you a few snaps of my Valentine's Day instead.

Since the Mr is a few thousand miles away, I spent the evening alone, trying not to eat every last Hershey's kiss and chocolate truffle! I was moderately successful, but only because I got distracted by something else though. The Mr sent me a couple of photos (see below) of a mysterious white Shopbop box which he said is special belated Valentine's/sorry-you've-been-on-your-own-so-long-I-know-it's-sucked gift that's awaiting my arrival in Dubai! Eeeek, exciting!

Trying my best not to eat the lot.

I don't actually remember how exactly the petname came about, but my fiancé is known as 'Bear' to me. And, over the
years I've grown a strong affinity for bears of all kinds. This little guy is to add to my growing family of teddy bears :)

Japanese Cherry Blossom Shower Gel  //  The Body Shop  //  Smells divine but makes me want to eat candy!

The mystery box

The goods wrapped up inside...and that's all the clues I have!

Of course, I've spent the last few days telling him my curiosity really cannot stand it and asking him to pleeeeaase tell me or at least give me some clues but he's not giving anything away. Soooo, any guesses people??

Naturally, the combination of being reunited with him, taking a vacation and a surprise gift has my excitement levels through the roof! I can barely sleep at night and I'm spending the majority of my downtime on the internet researching things to see/do in Dubai. I've already had a few very helpful suggestions from some blogger friends but any more suggestions that you have would be very welcome. 

xxx

PS: If you blogged about your Valentine's Day feel free to share a link, I'd like to see what you lovelies got up to!

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Lovey Dovey // Valentine's Nails

Left to Right  //  Shorts Story - Pinking Of You - Alpine Snow - All OPI 

 Pink Glitter - Korean Brand (Available via my shop)

It's approaching that lovey dovey time of year and sadly, just like last year, I am going to be alone. The Mr is away working in Dubai at the moment. He's been there for the last six weeks but thankfully I'm headed out to join him for a vacation in just a couple of weeks and he'll be coming home after that.

It's strange to live with someone and then have them disappear out of your daily life for such a long time. Although it's not nice to be apart it certainly makes you appreciate a person when they're not just there for a while. I expected to have much more free time when he was away but it's turned out to be the complete opposite. All the odd jobs, chores and errands that we usually split are my responsibility, not to mention it's left me photographer less (you may have noticed my outfit posts are lacking lately) and without a co-dogwalker/stroker.

Nevertheless, I decided there's no reason why I can't embrace the valentine's day spirit anyway. You know me, any excuse to paint my nails!! I perused Pinterest for a long time for some inspiration, but in the end I decided on something simple, using easy-peasy nail stickers - to save a little time for all those extra jobs I have to do, you know?!

Do you have a date this Valentine's Day? What will you be doing?

Who else is doing their nails for Valentines? 

If you need a quick and very easy idea, you could try out my Indecisive Girls Manicure or the simple Valentine's heart nails from last year in any mix of pinks and reds.

Indecisive Girls Manicure

Valentine's Nails 2012  //  Use a toothpick or nail pen to make little hearts

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