.Burgundy Velvet Manicure.

I went to a wedding this weekend and brought some gorgeous burgundy wedges to wear so of course my nails had to match! Goldleaf sent through a packet of their Burgundy Flocking Powder* and Burgundy Glitter Flocking Powder* the other week so i figured this was the perfect opportunity to give them both a go!

I used my tea strainer technique to apply these again and it worked really well even with the glitter - they’re just so fuzzy! I’m loving the glitter in my two accent nails, it just sparkles through beautifully and adds a bit more to the manicure. I used a coat of Rimmel Black Cherries underneath and it was a pretty good match so any wear at the edges didn’t show up too badly.

You can grab a bag of this beautiful flocking powder from Goldleaf HERE for just £1.99 - keep an eye out for that glitter flock coming soon!

Have you tried the flocking craze yet?

xax

.Adorable Owl Flocked Nails.

How cute is this manicure…look at the biddy owl sat right there on my ring finger surrounded by all that fluffyness! *squee*
This was inspired by the gorgeous salmon coloured flocking powder Goldleaf sent through and a little owl cushion i saw in a shop window the other day, i just couldn’t resist! I’ve also discovered a great new way to apply flocking powder from a bag using a tea strainer. Simply by sieving the powder through the strainer over your nails and gently pressing it in you get a lovely even spread and a super fuzzy finish - great stuff!

Polish: Ciate Sugared Almonds*, OPI Fluffy Bunny & Barry M Gold Foil.

If you haven’t tried flocking powder yet you need to have a go, it’s great fun and not as hard as you might think. You can grab a bag of your favourite colour from Goldleaf HERE for just £1.99 and free delivery!

What do you think of flocked nails?

xax

.Cute as a Button Candy Floss Nails.

How adorable is my ring finger…IT’S SO FLUFFY I’M GONNA DIE!!! It’s called ‘flocking’ a new nail art technique that leaves your nails looking and feeling super soft and fluffy and i love it! This pinky colour was sent over by the wonderful Goldleaf and as soon as i saw it i thought ‘Candy Floss’! I also picked up these cute little buttons at a craft store and decided to combine the two with this manicure.

Flocking your nails is similar to caviar beads, simply paint a layer of polish and wait for it to dry. Then paint another coat and either sprinkle the powder over your nail or place some on paper and roll your wet nail into it - easy peasy! If they look a little patchy just roll or sprinkle extra powder into your bald patches. They should last a few days and will dry nicely if you get them wet in the shower. I just glued my button on with nail glue - just make sure your polish is completely dry first!

Polish: Barry M Strawberry Ice-cream, Natural Collection White.

You’ll be able to buy this flocking powder from Goldleaf very soon so hold tight!

What do you think of nail flocking will you give it a go?

xax