Caviar and Velvet (Nails)

I'm a fan of ciatè nails. Actually no, I need to come out and admit it - I'm obsessed. I got these 3 sets lately (2 velvet and one caviar) and created this very royal/ seasonal mani with them!

They're so easy to use, in each case, after your second coat of the provided polish you tip on a load of either the velvet or the cavalier beads and brush off the excess (economical). Then wait for 15/20 mins and bob's your (very stylish) uncle.

Be warned people will ask where you got them done, feel free to smugly say you did them yourself, nobody needs to know how easy they are.. ;)

Love and peace, Lauren xx

3D Lips

This is a good way to enhance your lips and give them that extra oomph. Perfect for wandering around near mistletoe this season..

I decided on a plum version, as i'm loving rich jewel tones this autumn/ winter!

To begin, apply a nice layer of your base colour (the mid shade of your chosen colours), I used Topshop's - Brighton Rock. Then get a darker colour such as Model's Own - Blackcurrant. Put this round the edge of your lips, like a thickish lip liner, then simply blend towards the centre of your lips, using your finger.

Lastly for the real highlight effect, use a lighter colour on the very centre of your lips, where the light naturally catches it!

You can also put a small blob of highlighter in the middle too and around the Cupid's bow and outer corners of the lip - for an ultra glam evening look!

Have fun with palettes and designs!

Merry Kissmass (nearly),

Love, Lauren xx

How To - Glitter Bug Nails

You will need, a few coloured polishes for the base, palette is totally up to you. Then some glitter varnishes, and some nail art pens if you have them! I also used the mother of pearl ciaté caviar nails.

You start with a base coat, whichever colour on whichever nail, it's very flexible and arty, so just go with what feels right.

Once dry, begin patterning your nails- the fun bit :)!! I used cocktail sticks (dip in and design - simple), and nail art pens.

You can make your designs 3D with a steady hand, lots of polish...and TIME to dry after!

Show me your favourite nail designs,

Love Lauren xx

Hot Winter Nails

Rawrr. Yep that's the sound of these super hot nails, spicing up your hands this autumn/winter.

Start with an orange base, and use a black thin nibbed nail art pen to create stripes once the orange is dry. Make them as free and animalistic as you like.

You'll be queen of the urban jungle, meeeow!

Love, Lauren xx

Pump it up

Just in time for winter - these wedged pumps are chic and comfy, just the right height to give your legs (and bottom) the perfect oomph, whilst being causal and effortless.

You can team with tights, leggings..jeans! They're just a perfect pre winter buy! Get it or regret it, before your toes are crying out for comfy protection from the cold!!

Check out Toppers or Asos for some fail safe designs to suit your personality..

Love Lauren xx

Autumn Floppy Hat Loving

This is so 70s it hurts - in a good way. Think 50 shades of amazing, dress up jeans and a jumper or glam it up cray style with a faux fur gilet.

I'm in love. This beauty was from Asos, but pick one up yourself from many of the high street stores, there is so much variety in colour and shape so there is no excuse not to get your hat on!

Happy Autumn,

Love Lauren xx

How to - Leopard Pastel Nails

I know autumn (or 'fall' if you're of an American persuasion), is upon us, but amongst the oxblood, ochres and burnt orange palette - pastel fun can still be injected. Imagine an all black outfit, sleek, stylish and with these nails - perfection.

Chose any five of your favourite pastel nail polishes and apply one to each nail, ideally the same on both hands- but hey mix it up if you fancy...yolo afterall.

Then using a white nail art pen, dot randomly once the base coat is dry. Once this is dry, carefully using a black nail art pen, trace around each white dot, not the full circle, just about half or just over. Not only does this scream leopard but it gives a bit of an extra dimension to the pattern.

Once this is all dry - apply a clear topcoat to protect and you're Grrrr-eat. ( I know tony was a tiger but you get my drift!)

Love Lauren xx