China Glaze Neons and MJ2 Stamping Plate Skittle

Hi Goddesses

I've been a very lucky puppy recently.   One of my best friends shipped me a huge box of China Glaze neon and ElectroPop loveliness; Bundle Monster and Cheeky released new plates; and the lovely Meann from My Online Shop did an awesome swap with me, where I ended up with most of the stamping plates I had been lemming.

With the changes I am planning for the blog, I had pretty much decided how I was going to approach this divine dilemma, and as this week's Adventures In Stamping theme is "my favourite new plate" I thought I would start my exciting journey with a skittle based on the MJ2 plate, which is crammed with awesomeness!

My nails are CG Neon.  Mostly.  I got a little confused and 1 or 2 ElectroPops may have snuck into the mani.  Here are your pairings, all done using a smooth make-up sponge.  Tip - always start with your lightest colour.  Some nails were sponged on the bottom, others on the top.

* thumb - Flirty Tankini and Beach Cruise-r

* index - I'm With The Lifeguard & Splish Splash

 * middle - Orange You Hot & Make Some Noise 

* ring - Hang-ten Toes & Ride The Waves

* pinkie - Sunshine Pop & Surfin For Boys

I absolutely loved the results.  As I'm not a perfectionist, I am perfectly cool with having every nail a different colour or pattern, and everyone from Beth to the girls at work enjoyed picking out their favourite stamp.  Unanimous verdict on the middle finger by the way - love the squiggliness.

The thumb has a broken-hearted pattern, it's actually turtles on the index finger, but not a single one centred, so it's hard to tell; squiggles; skull and crossbones on the ring finger and a harlequin pattern on the pinkie.

I used Accessorize Jewel for the stamping, and it worked perfectly.

Enjoy - which was your favourite?  xx :)

Brit Nails Extra - Barry M Jewel Britannia

Hi Goddesses

Hola!  This week, because you've been extra lovely, you get an EXTRA Brit Nails post.  Yes, yes you do.  And it's also because good ole Barry and his M has outdone himself, and released a patriotic glitterbomb called Jewel Britannia.

Yes, yes he has !  The only thing I don't understand is why he's released it now, rather than a few weeks ago when it would have been Jubilee-tastic.  

Anywaywhohow, here it is, layered over another British polish, Jewel (ha ha, appropriate, yes) by Accessorize.  This is an amazing metallic which is opaque in one coat, and it also stamps well.  

So, what is this Jewel Britannia?  Well, it is verily a Glitterbombe, with blue, red, and silver glitters, and then some holographic twinkle dust to bring it goldness and shine.  

It's really pretty, and sat beautifully with Jewel.  This is glittery without being overdone, and patriotic without being too intense.  I'll probably try some more layering combos with it this this week.

Now, usually, Barry M is freely available in the UK, but because it's a Limited Edition, this one is only available on his website, which you can see here.  

Oh, and did I mention it's less than half the price of the Nails Inc version ..... nice :)



Enjoy xx :)