Sunday, 15 May 2011

Shattered Nails

  Blogger could not have failed at a worse time. My giveaway post got deleted, so I'm really sorry to everyone who had already entered, I'm afraid you'll have to re-enter by clicking here. : )

  So how was everyone's week? My friends flew off to Spain today & I just got a text saying they are lying on the beach sunbathing. I'm sooo jealous as I'm off to work in a bit. -sigh-

  Anyway, I've seen on quite a few of your blogs these shattered nails, I must say, I fell in love with them instantly! So I went out & bought the black pot last week.



  For those of you that haven't seen this before, its a new nail varnish by Barry M that allows you to create this 'shattered glass' look. I bought the black because it goes over most colours.

  First of all you need to chose a base colour (the blue on my nails) so the shattered effect can go over the top. I used Barry M's pastel blue as my base colour. So paint your nails as you would do normally & then once they are dry, apply a layer of the shattered nail varnish on top & watch it separate across the nail.


  The effect is almost instant & dries really quick!


  I must admit, once I'd tried the black, I loved it so much, I went out & bought the white & pink one too! I haven't tried either but I did paint my friend's nails yesterday with the pink over a black base colour.


  What do you think? : )

20 comments:

  1. I've tried the black one and was amazed how quick and easy it was! I'd like to try the white one but i can't seem to find any. :(

    x

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    1. they have a white crackel effect nail varnish in boot and other chemists but i have got mine in primark "penneys" and its really worth it :) id really recommend

      xxx

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  2. Hi Anna, I know what you mean, I had to go to three different Boots' to find the white one. I think there really popular at the moment. But definatley keep looking! :)

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  3. the pink and black looks ace together, really need to buy myself some! x

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  4. The blue and black go really well together, I'm in two minds over whether or not I like the instant effects! I always love it when I see it on other peoples blogs, it looks really good! Ha, it's just when I put it on my own nails it doesn't go so well! Really eager to try out the white one but I still can't get my hands on it! x

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  5. Believe it or not I haven't tried this nail effect yet. I'll have to get myself some. I thought is was going to be really tricky to apply, I didn't know you just paint it over and leave it.

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  6. wow! i love your mails! it looks real hard but i would like to try it out sometime. i love your blog also btw darling. i'm def. going to enter your giveaway as soon as i'm done commenting. hehe. but yeah i'm super stoked i found your blog you shoudl follow me back if you like mine and we can be blog buddies yay!
    xoxo
    your newest follower
    cecilia
    http://missprettypeacock.blogspot.com/

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  7. Rachelous: Definatley get yourself some, it's so cool if you just want to try out a new look.

    Tess: I know what you mean about some of the nails people try out. I thought the newspaper nails looked so good, tried them for myself & they turned out awful! Haha, but always worth trying. :)

    Helen: Go for it Helen, it is sooo easy to use, I read the instructions & couldn't believe it was so quick & simple.

    Cecilia: Hello! Thankyou for following & entering my giveaway, good luck! I'll have a look at your blog as soon as I've finished commenting here. The nails are really easy to do & I would definatley reccomend trying them. :) xx

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  8. Love your nail polish! ♥

    I have been really lemming the Barry M nail polishes that we do not get here unfortunately. :(

    Sorry to hear that Blogger has been crappy to you too.

    I will have to repost an entry they deleted as well.


    xoxo,
    Addie
    The Cat Hag

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  9. love these! I still haven't got round to buy one though, I need to now after seeing these :)
    xxx
    Catflicks

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  10. I'm completely amazed at how they do that! Like, it's pure magic haha! :) I do love how it looks tho- you styled it well with the bright blue :)

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  11. i have yet to try this!!! haven't been able to find it here. looks fun with the blue.

    rockoomph.blogspot.com

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  12. I am loving this new effect I am seeing with nails :) awesome!

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  13. oooooh, i'm in love with nail polish :)

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  14. Your nails look great! I'm going to try and track down the white to wear over light pastel shades I think.

    I've just found your blog and i'm now following.

    Stop by sometime :)

    The doll on fashion

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  15. love these! i got mine done in hot pink a while ago. the turquoise color is great! =)

    http://pinkchampagnefashion.blogspot.com/

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  16. So no one else remembers when cover girl came out with this like 12 years ago under the name crackle?

    I guess I'm older than I think :(

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  17. Oh i've never tried this over pink! going to now though! xxxx

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  18. these look amazing!!! How long does it last?
    x

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