nail art inspo: DIY embellished nails!

hello OTT nails!

forgive me. sometimes I just can't resist sticking on some shiny bling.. call it magpie syndrome! I felt like trying a darker colour with some stones as I usually opt for pastels and ice cream colours!

a lot of people ask me where I get my decorations from; the truth is I pick them up randomly when I see them on these eBay and amazon shops! a few pound here and there and all of a sudden you have yourself a sparkly collection just asking to be played with!

once I've painted my nails I get my stones out ready and apply a coat on cleat polish to one nail and attach the stones into the wet surface (top tip; pop a tiny piece of blue-tac onto the end of a cocktail stick to pick up the tiny stones) repeat one finger at a time and seal everything with at least 2 coats of top coat to seal!
there's a million and one ways to use these stones so this is just an idea for you guys!

hope you like them!

caroline x

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    1. hmmm would be easier if you used a nude colour but the bling is harder to hide aha ;) x

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  2. Wow, these are amazing! So eye catching :) xxx

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    1. thanks you! think some pastels would suit them too for the summer :) xx

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  3. Flipping heck, these are amazing as always! Your nails always look incredible! xxx

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    1. thanks kitten!! it's hard to photograph these they look better in real life I think! hope you try them ;) xx

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  4. your nail art tutorials are definitely the best out of anyone elses, love them! these are amazing! you should do like a spring/summer inspired nail design soon:D xo

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    1. I'm dying to do some bright summer ones haha! hopefully not long I promise :) xx

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    1. thanks gorgeous! I just trimmed them shorter because a few broke waaah ;) xx

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    1. ahh thank you- hope you try them lovely :) xx

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  7. I am the BIGGEST fan of over the top nails, these are just gorgeous :) xx

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    1. yay! every now and again I think what the hell lets go wild!! bling bling ;) xx

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  8. These nails are fab! Wish I could get mine to look like this!
    I'm a new follower to your blog :)

    Natasha Carly x
    www.prettylittlelives.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. Hey you! ahh hope you try them! thanks lady :) xxx

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