NAILART: shiny kermit

Finally it's weekend. This week was mashed up again. I'm kindah very tired... Those times in Leuven are just unforgettable, even though all those party-nights aren't always that clear the day after... It's shameful how students live their lives sometimes. Eating fast food and nothing but unhealthy, chillin at the park, boozing and boozing... And to be honest, I'm not always that good student too. There are weeks to be lazy, amass those dishes, having a little dumping ground in my room and do nothing than sleep the day after. Those weeks aren't very productive for school-work, and then rings the bell. But students won't be students without guilty pleasures. Next week I won't be that sinner. [promise]

Miss piggy's BF. Kermit, we all know the green frog with his funky collar. I just love this color and thought to sparkle it up with 'I'm dynamite', both colors from Catrice which I showed you here. 

xoxo

NAILART: one is sufficient

Easter has been over, eggs has been collected. Hello Easter holidays! No school anymore for 2 weeks, although... I fell behind with schoolwork, and so I have to catch up these days. Preparing exams, reading books and writing papers; Easter holidays.. at 50%. Anywayz, to be honest, I caused it a bit by myself, I can't bring up to study weekly or keep up with the courses. A classic problem for a lot of students I guess. (except the real geeks then...) So we don't have to complain that hard, I'm trying to relax as well. Tomorrow I will go on a lil shop-trip to Antwerp, my fave shopping city ♥. I Will keep you posted with a 'new in' of course. 

For the nails. They speak for themselves I guess, not that special. Just a lovely color from Catrice with one glittery nail. Perfect to sparkle up your day. And sure it's necessary these days, I'm even wearing my sunglasses all day long during the smallest sun beams to keep up the good vibes, or even pretend it's warm... :(

xoxo

NEW IN: mid-season sale

Just a quick new in post. A tiny budget makes a lot of pieces @ mid-season sale. I'm planning to go to primark and Antwerp this Easter holidays, shopping some spring pieces. However there isn't a spring in view, so no hurry? Actually there is, in my mind it's fully springtime. I do not succeed anymore to make new/cool outfits because I'm SICK of this temperatures. Really, snowflakes when we are almost in april? What the # is going on here? Easter times must be filled with lots of sun, flowers, upcoming blossoms and chocolate eggs to gather OUTside, not inside. So hurry, hurry miss mother nature, my patience is at an end. 

EARRINGS: pimkie
NAILPOLISH:
Catrice
11. miss piggy's BF
40. I'm dynamite
36. mint me up

NAILART: Pink lining

Whoopie, I've been a bad blogger (again). Too long time no see. But last week was, what should I say, pretty vivid again. Not in a positive way. Wednesday my lovely phone was stolen (again) @ a club where I lost more of those beloved things. Can't help it, it seems like faith is picking on me. Even with a group of friendz, it's always me who is the 'lucky' shot. Next time, guess I have to pick another purse that looks less attractive, or maybe protect it with a padlock?

Texting a friend, making a quick call, instagramming or checking FB, banal things but in the long run very indispensible imo. A pretty example of how these modern social media/gadget-times influence or minds that way, we become little addicts, and can't imagine anymore without these luxe-opportunities. And this may sound cocky, but try to think about it, from all this possibilities to -boem klatch- nothing (see: stone age minds: no pc's, phones, tablets or internet), would you be able to bear that?

Anywayz, looking for a new phone right now. Hope I will be able to thrift the same one, because currently, they don't sell it anymore. 
Quick nail art, with a combo of Catrice: hip queens wear blue jeans! and Essence limited edition Miami roller girl. (PS. I do need more training on the right hand, haha.)

NAILART: Blue mountains

Valentine's day, mister Cupido's busy day. I think you can say there are basicly 2 camps. Those who love this day, en those who don't, or stay indifferent. I consider myself to this last category. Not that there is a thing to celebrate, since I'm still (happy!) single. But all this "on this day we have to show explicit that we're happy in love"- fuss is irritating me. All those soggy and sticky moments, while love is something you have to show everyday, and not only with flowers or a teddy on the 14th of february, right? 

So no cuddly dinners or something this day for me. Just celebrating. Double shot celebration time. At first, I achieved my driving licence tuesday. (3 times hurray!) I'm so relieved, one thing less to care! And secondly, I received my results. I passed 4 from the 5 exams, sadly enough the other one will be a resit.
Guess all this hard work sometimes get rewarded and this may well be a good thing.

Here a little nailart with some tape. I wasn't so happy with the result because I had to retouch a lot (caused by a bit loosening the polish), and it makes it a bit sloppy. But it's a cool way to make something 'new'. So better luck next time!

 xoxo

NAILART: sparkling dusk to dawn

Not much to talk about, considering the prison time behind the desk. Unless you are interested in the gender differences, evolutionary vision on personality, motives, stress or emotions? That's right, I was studying personality psychology these last few days; so I can give you a whole exposition... This subject is quite fascinating, but I would rather fascinate about upcoming NY, sales,... than sitting like a vampire behind a desk a whole day long behind closed doors. (except these few pauses of smoking cigarettes or eating some food: -silly yeah- that's my relaxation) And that's my problem; I have to stay inside, when I go outside to grab a drink with some friendz; my concentration will vanish like frost under the morning sun. So I'll keep this activities limited to the minimum. 

NYE is almost there; so this nailart maybe can contribute to your fabulous outfits. The basic piece of your outfit, you probably got already in mind, but don't forget to optimize your accessories, bag, (tights), shoes, make-up & not to forget: nails!

The base coat is a simple Catrice:200 from dusk to dawn and the top coat the Essence special effect topper. 
Quite a lovely color combo imo.

For those who share this sorrow; good luck studying x

CURRENT LOVES: Catrice SpectaculART

Every month, Catrice comes op with a new collection. For november-december it's called 'SpectaculART', which I think is quite good chosen because the holidays are almost lurking around the corner. Glitz & glamz, champagne, dressyclassy & kissykissy @ '12 o clock: that's where the fuss is all about? Offcourse, NYE: a night that supposed to be fabulous. Actually, every year I end up again with some friends on a random party and it isn't even that special... Ok, it's a different occasion and a bit of conviviality, but for that reason better? I dunno. Maybe my bitterness is caused by this other awesome event called: preparing for the examination period. It just hasn't got this 'conviviality'. 

Anywayz, apart from the fact that NYE isn't such a highlight; I love the dressing up (how hypocritical). 
Because I am a sequin-lovah, I like the new nail polish of Catrice: Gold leaf topcoat. It just gives this extra touch to your nails. The other colors please me 2. (pink addict as I am)
Continuing the list: the eyeshadow (01. So Precious) and lipstick (02. Revel The Red). Hop, 2 the store!

Which item do you like?

NAILART: Halloween nails

Boooooooooooooooooh, it's almost halloween time. Although we Belgians don't celebrate it like an american, I like it very much! When I was younger, I even went on the road to "trick or treat". There were a lot of astonished faces & awkward moments ("Ok, and why exactly are you here?"), simply because we Belgians don't do these things... Such a pity.. so for not losing my halloween mood, I polished my nailz very spookyyyy. 

Thiz iz how we do it:

STEP 1: Paint your nails with a base colour of your choice; preferably a light-ish colour. (I chose a skin-color from catrice + I tested the python top coat from Bourjois on my pinkie: I will show you guys how it works in another post)

STEP 2: Dip a toothpick into red nail varnish and then apply an uneven coat to the tips of your nailz to create a blood dripping effect

STEP 3: Then apply a lighter red varnish on top to create a more bloody effect.

STEP 4: Apply a top coat so it lasts longer and adds a finishing shine.

TADAAAAA: HAPPY HALLOWEEN xoxo

How to ombré? VS crackle!

Yezzzz, except eating (I'm playing the dutch 'Komen eten' with some friendz), I've been very busy with some nail art lately. A couple of years ago I was NEVER wearing nail polish. But now?! Can't believe it: I'm a serious addict these days. When I go outside without, I'm feeling naked! As you knew from my previous post I mostly love the brand Catrice. 

Now I will show you my creations of the last week.

HOW TO OMBÉ?!

1. Apply a base coat in the color you want. 

2. Choose a color for the ombré-effect & take a little sponge.

3. Apply the other color on the sponge (not to thick; then you get bubbles).

4. Make a rolling motion on your nail with the sponge.

5. You can remove the leftovers & eventual you can retouch with the first color for

    a smoother transition.

6. If you want to; you can apply some glitters on the transition for a special effect.

RESULT

CRACKLE NAILS

I bought this one @ Primark; it's very easypeasy to apply.

1. Apply the base coat.

2. Apply the crackle and poof: the crackle look appears, apply the top coat to keep it longer.

Which one do you prefer?!

xoxo

MY COLLECTION: Catrice

Hi!

Like I said before; step by step you will know a bit more of myself... As some of my posts reveal; I'm a serious nail polish freak. Actually, most of all: Catrice. I'm very satisfied with this polishes; most of them are very smooth, don't need to many layers and offcourse: they're cheap. (€2,69 to be precise @ kruidvat; although they were €2,50 earlier; the crisis is for everyone, I guess?) Catrice had also a lot of funky colors and the best part is to discover their name. (creative people who invent them imo!)
So here is my collection; not toooo big (I only bought the colors I adored), but still in progress.

From left to right:                 

                         480 miss piggy reloaded

                         450 I Sea you!

                         410 Pool party at night

                         810 AC id DC

                         830 Salmon & Garfunkel

                         200 from dusk to dawn

                         240 Sold out forever

                         020 MAN, GO Tango

                         400 Blue cara ciao

                         350 Hip girls were blue jeans!

                         540 Am I Blue or green?

                         820 Pimp my shrimp

                         030 Meet me at coral island

                         450 Sand Francisco

My personal favourites; 

810 AC id DC
020 MAN, GO Tango

820 Pimp my shrimp

030 Meet me at coral island

Which one do you like the most? Or do you have other craving colors?


xoxo

NAILART: ombré ombré ombré

Hi!

Late night post over here... Do you know what sucks? PROCESSIONARY! (kind of caterpillars). Last weekend I went to a festival and there, in the oak trees, these tiny little vermin lose their hair. It's f*cking itchy and irritating and I've read on the internet that it can last up till 2 weeks!! But next week I'm going to Turkey with some friendz so i'll hope it will be gone by then, because these are all red bumps, so I'm not the most picture perfect woman today and I'm very sure that sunshine wouldn't make it better... Anywayz it waz a very nice festival (independently of those animalz, duh...). Due to the weather, I had done a home-pedicure (and manicure, let's be honest) today. My feet were horrible after the rain in my shoes. But every coin has 2 sides; now I have happy feet and cool ombre nails!

I saw these shiny colors in my room and thought about ombré ombré ombré :)
The colors are;
 - 240 sold out forever 
 - 810 ACid/DC                      
both from catrice. (btw; my catrice collection is big, very big...)
Maybe these colors are also caterpillar-icious. Haven't they greenish colors? Or perhaps, itz my obsession...

BEWARE 4 THE ANIMALZ xo