Cath Kidston Nails- the colours I used

Hi Dolls,

I've recently received a few emails asking me what colours I used for my Cath Kidston inspired nails and thought that I would post them just incase anybody else was wondering.

The colours were;

M&S Pink

M&S Blue

Sally Hansen White- French Manicure

Stargazer Neon Green

Barry M Bright Red

Barry M Bright Pink

I didn't use any nail tools when giving my nails this look, I just used the nail varnish brushes extremely carefully with a light hand.

I must admit the finished look appears a lot better/neater/concise from a distance, however I am still pleased with how they came out.

The detail wasn't given much thought or concentration either- it really is just little blobs of colour dotted around in the sort of correct shapes which I saw on many designs around my bedroom.

I haven't tried to recreate this look since, I'm hoping it wasn't just pot luck and that I can do it with ease next time too.

The full post with a couple more pictures can be seen here.

I hope you're okay, I'm just about to dye my hair- wish me luck!

xx

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Pretty Polish.. Cath Kidston inspired nails

My Cath Kidson/Bedroom/Shabby Chic inspired nails..

So it's 1am on a Tuesday morning and what am I doing? Of course, painting my nails..

I really am quite in love with them. From a distance, they look pretty detailed but to be honest they are just little splodges of colour.

Yes, there a little messy and around the nails need a huge amount of tidying up- but that can definitely wait until the morning as after waiting for all that drying- I need my bed.

Night all x

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Bedroom delights..

Hello my sweets,

As promised, here is a little insight into a few pretty things I have completed my bedroom with. I'm so in love with it and just love being in there now..

Frame- Purchased ages ago in Ikea although they do still have it, I sprayed it white.

Paper- Gift wrap from a local gift shop £1.99

Baby bunting- Sass & Bide via eBay £3.99

Wire Picture holder- Received as a gift ages ago, I sprayed this white too.

Floral Garland- I got this on eBay for like £4? Absolute bargain.

'Alvine' Net Curtains- They are from Ikea but are so difficult to get hold of. They cost £8.16 in Ikea but I got them on eBay for £12.

Polka Dot Wooden Heart- £1.29 eBay

Tiny enamel pot- £1.50 from a little gift shop in Brighton

Flower- £2 from a little gift shop in Brighton

Pink Cup used as a vase- £1.60 from Ikea

Blue Floral Fabric- Tea Towels from Wilkinson, left over from my canvasses

Small Floral Print Fabric- I got this in a little fabric shop in Brighton, its beautiful though very similar to my pyjamas. It was £7.25 per metre.

My mum made these for me- isn't she a star?

I love the bows she added on them.

Cath Kidston English Rose Padded Clothes Hangers- Set of three for £10.

I love these little bits. I think it's the final touches that really make any room.

I hope your all very well and if like me your in the UK- I hope your enjoying the long awaited sunshine!

xx

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Bicester Village

Hope you all had a fantastic Easter weekend!

Yesturday, my boyfriend and I took a little road trip down to Bicester Village. It was such a lovely day!

I've never been before and I love little outlet shopping places- I've been to a few and this to be honest was by far one of the best.

It didn't have as many shops as some of the ones I've been to in the past, but it did have a few of my faves, including Cath Kidston! Eeeeek!

We didn't go until quite late, so I was a bit apprehensive of how it would be- especially with it being a Bank Holiday, but it was fine. It was open until 8 which was fantastic!

My boyfriend super spoilt me....

I am possibly the most indecisive person ever!
I spent absolutely agess deciding what I wanted in Cath Kidston, ended up putting it all down, going for lunch, going back and picking up completely different things!

I ended up with the Summer Saddle Bag, I've wanted one similar to this by Cath Kidston for a while and was tempted by eBay and asos to get one but I am so glad I waited. I got this for £30 and they normally retail at about £60-70!

I also got matching accessories. I got the cosmetic bag, the keyring and the Washed Roses zipped purse.

I am so incredibley happy with these!

They also had a luggage bag, which I couldn't decide whether to get, I loved it but wasn't sure I'd get lots of use out of it as I have quite a similar Abercrombie one. However, I've been thinking about it alot today and think I might go back..

My second favourite shop was Jack Wills. I really like there stuff. I really wanted to get a couple of hoodies, some jeans and lounge bottoms but to be honest, I really wasn't in the mood to rummage in there. Its a really small shop and I was getting a little bit cross at people. Especially after having to queue in a "one out, one in" situation to get in!

I ended up leaving, and going in again just before we went home when it was a lot less busy.

I still didn't manage to get quite what I wanted due to the Cath Kidston luggage bag still being on my mind and trying to decide what would be better and after following my mums advice of "if your not sure- just leave it"- I left with just one tee.

I quite like boyish tees and so I picked up this little bargain one- sorry its sideways, It was £14 down from £35. I love it.

Below are a few random shots from the day- please excuse the bad quality, they was taken with my iPhone, I left my sd card in my laptop! Grr.

Vivienne Westwood

Jack Wills

Alexander McQueen & Jimmy Choo

Cath Kidston, Luella & Villandry- The nicest restaurant!

The wellies in the bottom left were in the Ugg shop.. I thought I'd take this moment to share my new wellies with you. I love them. There from Office and I was only £15. I can't wait to be able to wear them.

xx

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