NOTD: Nudey's with Gold Accents

My nail routine has been pretty low maintenence as of late so it was nice to change it up and get back that happy little feeling everytime I peer at my freshly polished fingers. My nails have seen better days thanks to my over enthusiasm at peeling numerous shellac manicures off, something I wouldn't recommend you try! 

 

For my "nudey" nails I used Basil Street by Nails Inc, which is seemingly taking over Models Own Nude Beige as my favourite nude polish. Although my inner lazy self despises the three coat application it requires. On my accent nails I used Look Nail Pop in Mink as a base coat and Models Own Champagne for the dotted accents. There isn't really any genius to the dots, I just concentrated on creating detail on the corners of my nail tips and alternated the size of the dots by using both ends of my dotting tool which is pictured below.

Dotting tools are really inexpensive if you purchase them from somewhere like eBay or alternatively you can use the end of a hairpin. I'm pretty much a novice with the old dotting tool but it's so inspiring to see such amazing nail art created by these little bargain beauty tools. If you want to share your dotty nail art feel free to post your link below, I'd love to have a nosey.

The High Street Edition No.2: SheLikes.com

I'm back with the 2nd installment of my High Street Edition series and today I've been perusing the pages of Shelikes.com. There were so many pieces that I would happily of added to my basket but I did manage to whittle it down to this select little group of wonders. I am quite the midi dress fiend so it was inevitable that I was going to be yearning for more than one as they have an abundance of gorgeous designs. Tie-dye is so on-trend at the moment but if I'm honest, I thought the high street would reproduce somewhat tackier styles. Our good old high street hasn't let us down though and there are so many gorgeous, affordable tie-dye pieces out there at the moment that it would be stupid not to have some tie-dye in your life.

What I Wore Today

Birds & Heart Print  Collar Dress - Apricot | Tan Leather Belt - H&M | Fur Coat - New Look | Filigree Ring - Primark | Paisley Bangle - Gift | Hammered Gold Necklace - New Look

So, I though I would share a wee outfit post as I've never posted anything of the kind before and I absolutely love having a nosey at other people's wardrobe. There are so many trends and styles that I adore at the moment and it's safe to say that my wardrobe is in urgent need of a spring revamp. For the moment though, I'm making the most of my past season items. Seeing as though there is still a distinct chill in the air, my trusty fur will no doubt be staying out of the vacuum pack bags for a few more weeks to come.

The High Street Edition No.1: Primark

Lazer Cut Peplum Top £10 |Limited Edition Macrame Waistcoat £14 | Crochet Vest Top £12 | Chunky Link Chain Necklace £4 | Aztec High Neck Midi Dress £10 | Tailored Boucle Short £12| Studded Fringe Duffle Bag £8 | Wide Stripe Prom Dress £20 | Belted Emerald Maxi £10 | Pleated Drop Hem Skirt £10 | Floral Digi Print Scuba Trouser £10 | Metal Trim Sandal £8

As I am quite the professional window shopper, I thought I'd try and make it a regular thing to share with you some of my fave things from the high street. Some of the items pictured were launched into stores during February and there are also items that should just be hitting stores now and a few that are due at the end of March. In other words, if you particularly like anything you've seen be sure to take a trip to Primark and have a ponder.

Happy shopping ;-)