Christmas Party Nails // Nude & Gold Glitter/Foil Nail Design

I have so many designs that I just never got round to posting. Here's some nails I did for works Christmas party last year!

I'm all about super quick and easy designs right now. This one should take less then 10 minutes!

I did 2 layers of Revel, then once it was dry, dabbed on some gold foil eyeshadow, then topped that with Bijoux. I just did light brush strokes, starting from the tip to give it that ombre look.

Polishes/Tools Used:

- Manna Kadar // Revel (nude creme)

- H&M // Bijoux (gold glitter)

- Primark P.S Beauty // Gold Foil Eyeshadow 

The Royal Splits // China Glaze & Jessica

What's this? A nail design with no stamping??

That's right, my first nail design without it since the 30th of September...oh dear god. Also, this is my second look without stamping...I think I have an obsession with stamping. It's just so much fun but clearly I need to put the stamper down.

I actually used some striping tape *le gasp* to create this look. It's the second time I've used tape, the first you can barely see the results back in my Avon Cosmic Lights Collection post. I've strategically taken photos at an angle so you don't see how spectacularly I messed up when placing them. The middle finger is completely off centre and the ring finger is wonky. I tried though.

I knew from the moment I opened this months Mani & Lola box though that these two shades belonged together, and boy do they make a great couple. This might even end up as my New Year's eve mani as my dress is navy and my bag and shoes are gold. I love how understated the look is but thanks to the glitter it has a real elegant feel to it.

How To:-

For this look I used one coat of Bohemian Rhapsody and two coats of Merry Whatever. After using a quick dry top coat I applied the striping tape across the nail and then painted on some more of Merry Whatever. You really have to make sure the bottom coat is dry before you apply the tape or it will smudge or lift off (there's a reason you can't see my thumb properly...). Then apply another layer of top coat and bam; ready.

Polishes/Tools Used:
- China Glaze // Merry Whatever (chunky gold holo glitter)
- Jessica // Bohemian Rhapsody (navy blue)

- Revlon // Quick Dry Top Coat

Crimson Christmas // Christmas Party Nail Design

I'm back with a new Christmas design...finally! Just one more assignment to go and then I can get on putting up some posts which got put aside. This look was completely accidental and came about whilst I swatching shades from the Ciaté advent calendar. Days 8-14 will be up in the next few days! 

Anyway, in the calendar Dangerous Affair is a day before Antique Brooch but I couldn't help but think "damn they look good together" whilst they were sat on my desk. Before I took off Dangerous Affair I decided to add a coat of Antique Brooch to my middle finger and thus this look was suddenly born in my mind. I knew instantly I had to do this mani.

It turned out better than I could of hoped for. The pattern is the new MoYou Crystal 03 plate and this design is just perfect for Christmas parties, New Year or a fancy event. I can't stop staring at my nails; send help.

I'm wearing two coats of Dangerous Affair, followed by two coats of Antique Brooch and used a gold Born Pretty Stamping polish for the detail.

Polishes/Tools Used:

- Ciaté // Dangerous Affair (deep crimson creme)
- Ciaté  // Antique Brooch (pink and gold glitter in sheer gold shimmer base)

- Born Pretty Stamping Polish // #1 (gold)

- MoYou London Stamping Plate // Crystal 03