Can we fix it? Yes FIMO can! The lazy girl’s guide to fixing manicure mishaps, feat OPI Thanks a Windmillion

OPI Thanks A Windmillion Fimo Canes NOTD

 

Ladies, I admit it, I have the attention span of a gnat. Is it any wonder when we live in this information age with phones, sms, email, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Google+, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Foursquare, never mind just plain ol’ websites and forums. Not two minutes goes by between notifications on my phone, tablet or computer and my focus is constantly darting about. It’s hard enough for me to concentrate enough on actually executing a manicure with precision (not touching the cuticles is like the grown woman’s version of not colouring outside the lines…) and I have to wait for it to dry too?! You could give me all the speed dry topcoat in China and I’d still manage to smudge it somehow. It doesn’t help that I like to paint my nails in the wee hours, in the dark, just before bed. That’s how I roll. The day Ciate release a “Duvet Imprint Effect” manicure I’ll be laughing.  Read on »

Ask the Audience: Animal testing for cosmetics, where do you stand?

No animals were harmed in the making of this post, no matter what Melodramatic Bun says.

I’m a bit of a fence-sitter when it comes to many topics. I can see both sides of an argument clearly, and will neither lean one way nor the other when the evidence on both sides is equally weighty. I’m agnositc, I have no political affiliations and I don’t have a favourite soccer team. However, as the mum of three beautiful, innocent little bunnies, can you guess where I sit on the issue of testing cosmetics on animals? Read on »

Hallowe’en Nails with Essence, Barry M and OPI

Just a quick post, as I’ve been battling trick or treaters all day. Seriously, I’ve put together and handed out 50+ treat bags today, and had to dash out for more supplies at 6 when we ran out! The joy of living in a housing estate, next to a load of other housing estates. Here’s my Hallowe’en nails.

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