Nail art beginner, keeping a record of my progress! Any requests welcome!Tumblr (3.0; @handmadenails)http://handmadenails.tumblr.com/<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/c55d869a41849e61de1bd2ceee216e04/tumblr_mmje4rdfdy1rzs11yo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Spring Stripes</strong></p> <ul><li>Essence ‘111 English Rose’</li> </ul><ul><li>Barry M ‘66 Matt White’</li> </ul><ul><li>Essence ‘138 L.O.L.’</li> </ul><p>I did not realise I owned a polish named ‘L.O.L’ until just typing out that last bit there….</p> <p>P.S. I have started playing guitar again so it’ll be my wonky right-hand nails that get all the photo glory from here on in.</p>http://handmadenails.tumblr.com/post/50015286886http://handmadenails.tumblr.com/post/50015286886Thu, 09 May 2013 16:10:03 +0100NailsNail Arteasy nail artstripespinkpink nailsmoderncheerful nails<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/c79f27f570091bce64cd2daca3a52318/tumblr_mk7wriZ9NE1rzs11yo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="high_res_link no_pop" href="http://colettefahy.tumblr.com/image/46246697400" id="high_res_link_46246697400"> </a></p> <div class="caption"> <p>Black and White Triangles</p> <p>- Barry M ‘Matt White’</p> <p>- Models Own Wah Nail Art Pen in Black</p> </div>http://handmadenails.tumblr.com/post/46248010980http://handmadenails.tumblr.com/post/46248010980Mon, 25 Mar 2013 13:14:06 +0000NailsNail Arteasy nail artBlack and WhiteBlack and white nailsmonochromemonochrome nailsstripe nail art<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/9a3af48d0ab7771b0b864f43a449cb67/tumblr_mjv0bzeA9u1rzs11yo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Some very last minute Patrick’s Day nails.</p> <p>I teamed this with some green eyeshadow, which really brought out the grey in my face.</p> <p>- Essence ‘Lime Up!’</p> <p>- Essence ‘Walk on the Wild Side’</p>http://handmadenails.tumblr.com/post/45672261460http://handmadenails.tumblr.com/post/45672261460Mon, 18 Mar 2013 14:02:23 +0000NailsNail Artgreen nailsSt. Patrick's DayIrish Nails<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/5d7066916d546f8f23b98346e967c4d6/tumblr_mibxryiEQU1rzs11yo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Heart Nails</p> <div class="caption"> <p>- Urban Outfitters ‘Blush’</p> <p>- Rimmel ‘Black Cherries’</p> </div>http://handmadenails.tumblr.com/post/43249581735http://handmadenails.tumblr.com/post/43249581735Sat, 16 Feb 2013 20:19:10 +0000NailsNail Artpolka dot nailsPurplePeachHeartHeart Nailscute nails<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/1d557728824816fd1fd4af8d7fea31ee/tumblr_mi85ayZF6n1rzs11yo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Some daisy nails for Valentine’s…</p> <p>I do traditional red/burgundy nails so much that I avoided them today for something a bit fresher. I also just bought a dotting tool so was itching to try it out… :)</p> <p>- 17 ‘Woo Me’</p> <p>- Essence ‘wanna be your sunshine’</p> <p>- NYC ‘Pinstripe White’</p>http://handmadenails.tumblr.com/post/43089409566http://handmadenails.tumblr.com/post/43089409566Thu, 14 Feb 2013 19:11:22 +0000NailsNail ArtDaisyValentine'sValentine's NailsLilacfloral nails<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/be6659093beb989a6acbfa56e88e0a0d/tumblr_mhnchoVLE01rzs11yo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Neon Pink Drips</strong></p> <p>- NYC Pinstripe White</p> <p>- Models Own Wah Nails Nail Art Pen in Pink</p>http://handmadenails.tumblr.com/post/42184385432http://handmadenails.tumblr.com/post/42184385432Sun, 03 Feb 2013 13:37:00 +0000NailsNail ArtNeonNeon NailsNeon Pinkdrip nail art<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/a51878c9f0e3cf9ca059584668042513/tumblr_mgiip9KEsJ1rzs11yo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Nude Nails with White Triangles</p> <p>- Catrice Fabulous 40’s Collection ‘The Nude Scene’</p> <p>- Inglot White Nail Art Pen</p>http://handmadenails.tumblr.com/post/40331522354http://handmadenails.tumblr.com/post/40331522354Sat, 12 Jan 2013 12:29:33 +0000NailsNail ArtNude NailsTriangle NailsTrianglesSimple Nail Art<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/e5e310f27a477c80cc28ca06857a6d54/tumblr_mg9gvgGcyv1rzs11yo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Orange Fruity Nails</p> <p>- 17 ‘Tropical Island’</p> <p>- Inglot White Nail Art Pen</p> <p>- Essence Nail Art Fruits</p> <p>This coral/orange colour with gold flecks reminded me of a cocktail/Wham’s Club Tropicana video. So I decided to glue a load of ridiculous tiny fruits all over the accent nails. </p>http://handmadenails.tumblr.com/post/39930754405http://handmadenails.tumblr.com/post/39930754405Mon, 07 Jan 2013 15:11:38 +0000NailsNail DesignsWham!Orange NailsNail ArtEssenceFruit NailsFruitCocktail NailsCocktailFun NailsAlternative French Manicure<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/420c1ff84a25208553bc88e0360b987e/tumblr_mg87kkWdGk1rzs11yo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Nude Nails with White Dots</p> <p>- Can’t remember the base colour</p> <p>- Inglot White Nail Art Pen</p> <p>- Essence Matte Top Coat</p> <p>Had zero plan while doing these, just went with a natural sort of speckled design. The dotting part of the nail art pen also ended up being really clogged. Hence I suffered severe handcramps attempting to squeeze out the polish, resulting in dodgy non-sensical nails.</p>http://handmadenails.tumblr.com/post/39874575010http://handmadenails.tumblr.com/post/39874575010Sun, 06 Jan 2013 22:53:07 +0000NudeDotsNailsNail artNail DesignsPolka Dot NailsMatte Nails<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/d6c600b17a5ed8f9a5ad3286c6724135/tumblr_mg0l4dZRdD1rzs11yo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>New Years Tuxedo Nails</p> <p>My piss poor quality top coat caused the black to streak loads, so I’ve uploaded a slightly out of focus photo to play it down…</p> <p>Inspired by <a href="http://beaut.ie/blog/2012/beaut-ie-how-to-zooey-deschanels-well-dressed-nails/"><a href="http://beaut.ie/blog/2012/beaut-ie-how-to-zooey-deschanels-well-dressed-nails/">http://beaut.ie/blog/2012/beaut-ie-how-to-zooey-deschanels-well-dressed-nails/</a></a></p> <p>- Essence ‘White Hype’</p> <p>- Wah Models Own Black Nail Art Pen</p>http://handmadenails.tumblr.com/post/39494452492http://handmadenails.tumblr.com/post/39494452492Wed, 02 Jan 2013 20:05:00 +0000New Years2013Nail ArtNailsTuxedo NailsZooey DeschanelBlack and WhiteNew Years Nails<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/263eb3740008ea7bd1da6b21715c334a/tumblr_mfqmfecaJo1rzs11yo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Red with Glitter Gradient</p> <p>- Essence - ‘Do You Speak Love?’</p> <p>- Essence - ‘Make it Golden’</p> <p>Gonna be a nightmare trying to remove the glitter in a couple days time, but for now I’ll enjoy the Sparkle Motion.</p>http://handmadenails.tumblr.com/post/39031878355http://handmadenails.tumblr.com/post/39031878355Fri, 28 Dec 2012 10:57:13 +0000Red NailsNailsNail ArtChristmas NailsFestive NailsGlitter GradientGoldRed<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/0dbab80d1c92da38004c70426ae3853e/tumblr_mfpdghvJLJ1rzs11yo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Christmas Nails!</p> <p>Now with added chips from a few days of wear…</p> <p>- Rimmel ‘Double Decker Red’</p> <p>- Inglot Nail Art Pen in White</p>http://handmadenails.tumblr.com/post/38966178866http://handmadenails.tumblr.com/post/38966178866Thu, 27 Dec 2012 18:45:52 +0000NailsNail ArtchristmasReindeerChristmas JumperChristmas Jumper NailsChristmas NailsRed Nails<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mdt7p38w5E1rzs11yo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mdt7p38w5E1rzs11yo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Midnight Glitter</p> <p>- Catrice ‘Hip Queens Wear Blue Jeans’</p> <p>- Claire’s Accessories - can’t see a name on it, but it’s a gunmetal glitter</p>http://handmadenails.tumblr.com/post/36168917430http://handmadenails.tumblr.com/post/36168917430Tue, 20 Nov 2012 23:24:36 +0000NailsNail ArtChristmasIceGlitterGlitter NailsGlitter GradientNavy Nails<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mdagav4iSw1rzs11yo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Grey-dient</p> <p>- Essence ‘White Hype’</p> <p>- Aldo ‘Circus Elephant’</p> <p>Was told by a lad that these looked like ‘your nails are slowly dying’. Have to say he had a point…</p>http://handmadenails.tumblr.com/post/35427902879http://handmadenails.tumblr.com/post/35427902879Sat, 10 Nov 2012 20:16:06 +0000NailsNail ArtOmbreGradientGreyLilacWhiteWhite NailsMonochrome Nails<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mcrckvvAhK1rzs11yo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Halloween Drips</p> <p>- Essence ’ White Hype’</p> <p>- Catrice ’ Red Said Fred’</p> <p>- Inglot Nail Art Pen in White</p>http://handmadenails.tumblr.com/post/34698257289http://handmadenails.tumblr.com/post/34698257289Wed, 31 Oct 2012 12:41:18 +0000NailsNail ArtHalloweenHalloween Nail ArtDrip Nail ArtBloodDrips<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mc73epzNtC1rzs11yo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Grey with Yellow Crescent</p> <p>Catrice - ‘ASHley’</p> <p>Essence - ‘Wanna be Your Sunshine’</p>http://handmadenails.tumblr.com/post/33957125052http://handmadenails.tumblr.com/post/33957125052Sat, 20 Oct 2012 15:11:12 +0100NailsNail ArtNail CrescentGrey NailsGrey and YellowSimple Manicure<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mbvywpRRWH1rzs11yo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Nude Nails with Copper Tips</p> <p>A variation on my last manicure, looks a lot nicer I think.</p> <p>17 - ‘Forever’</p> <p>Urban Outfitters - ’ Chrome Copper 1’</p>http://handmadenails.tumblr.com/post/33565031184http://handmadenails.tumblr.com/post/33565031184Sun, 14 Oct 2012 15:00:24 +0100NailsNail ArtNail DesignFrench TipsNude NailsMetaillic NailsMetallicNudeBeigeCopper<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mbua78GQ3V1rzs11yo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Red nails with copper tips (had these for a few days hence the chips…)</p> <p>Rimmel 60 seconds - ‘Rapid Ruby’</p> <p>Urban Outfitters - ‘Chrome Copper 1’</p>http://handmadenails.tumblr.com/post/33500625582http://handmadenails.tumblr.com/post/33500625582Sat, 13 Oct 2012 17:09:07 +0100NailsNail ArtNail DesignRed NailsFrench ManicureCopper Nails<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mbmozwiC1o1rzs11yo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Practice run for Daria nails</p> <p>My friend is dressing as Daria for Halloween and wanted something like the Katy Perry Daria nails. Did a little experimentation. Think it looks more like Diane Keaton to be honest. Maybe I should go as Annie Hall this year?</p> <p>- Urban Outfitters Polish ‘Blush’</p> <p>- Models Own Wah Nails nail art pen in black</p> <p>- browns are a mixture of various brown/orange polishes I have</p>http://handmadenails.tumblr.com/post/33230037824http://handmadenails.tumblr.com/post/33230037824Tue, 09 Oct 2012 14:47:55 +0100NailsNail ArtKaty PerryDariaCartoon Nails<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mbj7hfAQsQ1rzs11yo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Globe Inspired Nails</p> <p>- 17 ‘Heartbeat’</p> <p>- Angelica Crackle Polish in Gold</p> <p>Angelica polishes are available in Penneys and Primark. The crackle top coats tend to clump together a lot, but I thought it could make sort of a world map effect on the blue.</p>http://handmadenails.tumblr.com/post/33090457263http://handmadenails.tumblr.com/post/33090457263Sun, 07 Oct 2012 17:36:50 +0100NailsNail ArtNail Designsnailartblue nailscrackle polishnail polishglobeworld map