GET PERFECT DIY NAILS FOR AUTUMN/WINTER 12

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Over the last few years nails have come right into the forefront of fashion and are almost as important an accessory your shoes or bag. With hand painted designs from WAH Nails, and Nail Porn; nail wraps from Minx, and Nail Rock; and straight colour with gel nails and the old faithful nail polish. We’ve picked out a selection of products you can use at home so you can switch and change as often as you like!

Nailease have launched their new 3D Diamante and Metallic Foil nail wraps! Much like 3D art, these new 3D designs stand out from the nail and have a textured finish – a new take on the original nail wrap phenomenon. They are quick and easy to apply with no heat or drying time needed, perfect for girls on the go wanting to give their nails the extra wow-factor. There are over 30 new designs to choose from, all designs can be seen at www.nailease.co.uk

Get celeb inspired nails in an instant with Nazila Love Glamour’s Nail Glitz! Innovators of nail art and pioneers of all things nail-related, Nazila Love Glamour, has recently launched their fabulous collection of 3D Nail Glitz stick-on nails. The designs are fresh and funky but thankfully require minimum upkeep and don’t involve a celebrity nail technician! The collections start from £9.99 to £29.99 RRP and are available to buy from NazilaLoveGlamour.com

butter LONDON is synonymous with British fashion and a rock’n’roll lifestyle with impeccable eco credentials. The high fashion colours of its ‘3 Free’ nail lacquers (free of Formaldehyde, Toluene and DBP) have led the brand to develop very strong links with the fashion industry.  Butter LONDON’s fashion friends include Alexander Wang, Victoria Beckham, Betsey Johnson, Vena Cava, Calvin Klein and Issa amongst others.

Get the salon look at home with the SensatioNail Invincible Gel Polish kit The Starter Kit contains everything you need for 10 gel applications, to create a glossy, damage-proof, mirror like finish. Acheive up to two weeks of dazzling chip proof wear with this kit. Available in 12 stunning colours, the Starter kit is £60 at Asda Direct and the polish colours are just £10!

WAH Nails/Models Own nail pens are a huge hit with nail DIYers. These nail art pens have a dual application system; the fine line brush is ideal for creating strokes and lines, while the thin nib pen can be used to create more detailed intricate animal print designs. The pens also come with a fine wire top to ensure the nib does not get blocked with nail polish.Available from ASOS for £6

There you have it! You could start your own nail salon at home after all that!

ON TREND SUMMER LOOKS

SS12 COLLECTIONS L-R: TRACY REESE; ALEXANDER WANG; EMILIO PUCCI

Although this year’s summer has not yet been a total success in terms of warmth and sunny days, there is still plenty of time left for the summer to make a stunning comeback and for us to enjoy life on the streets, in parks or in cafés. Without any debate, we want to look great when leaving our houses because every place that isn’t home is like a catwalk for us. To be sure to attract many admiring glances it is a good idea to wear garments in colours and prints which may sound a little unfamiliar, but have been a big trend during all summer. When you check out the streets of portsmouth shopping opportunities for skirts, tops, trousers and scarfs that have huge geometric prints on them and come in bright colours, you can find them in various stores there.

Ways to save on the latest fashion

This rather flashy style is sure to get you attention, but it can be a little tricky since there definitely is a certain danger of overdoing it. So it is a good idea not to completely dress in this way from head to toe. One or two gaudy pieces should be enough to serve as great eye-catchers.

Speaking of good ideas: To save on fashion it is essential to do a certain amount of research beforehand. This includes comparing prices in the various stores, check out offers online and also to look out for vouchers and coupons. These can be found online or in magazines and newspapers. It is a simple and easy, yet effective way to save money and since fashion can be a little pricey you should not shy away from using your vouchers whenever it is possible. When you are looking up prices online, it is advisable to use a website that lets you compare prices. Therefore you will have the prices for a certain product at one glance without having to look them up on many different websites one after the other

By using vouchers and comparing prices online, you can keep up-to-date in terms of new styles and still save a good amount of money.

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ONLINE SHOPPING FOR FASHIONISTAS!

Online shopping has become so popular in the last couple of years that no shop can nowadays manage to do without offering its customers the possibility to order goods online. The reasons for the recent boom of online shopping are diverse: First of all, the sales figures of various gadgets which enable their users to surf the internet on the go have gone through the roof. As a consequence, people have the opportunity to shop online all day and they make use of it more and more often via mobile express payments. Secondly, online shopping is now as safe as never before. Whereas in recent years people were often worried about fraud, misuse of their personal data like credit card information, viruses and hackers, technology now allows customers to buy goods on the internet without having to worry about security issues. This said, what does that mean for us fashion-addicts?

Compare prices on the spot

Mobile payment offers great possibilities for any of us. Let’s for example assume you spot a beautiful dress in a shop window, but you want to make sure that you don’t pay too much for it and rule out the possibility that you can find it cheaper somewhere else. Years ago you would have gone to other stores, asked for the exact same dress and would have compared prices. With the internet having become mainstream you would have searched for an internet café, paid some money and tried to find the dress in question and the respective prices on the web.

Now, however, you can do exactly that directly in front of the said shop window. Compare prices and if you find out that you can’t get it cheaper anywhere else, go in and buy it. If you see it for less money anywhere else, you can order it online instantly. Even if you don’t have enough money on your account at that moment, you can transfer money easily, safely and in a matter of seconds to enable your purchase. This way, you can always be sure to get the best deal possible.

PERSONALISE YOUR STYLE!

Everyone has his or her own style, that’s for sure. Even if two people are wearing the exact same clothes they will definitely not wear them the same way. Everything looks different on different people, but you still might want to create a totally unique look by styling yourself your own way. There are many ways to create your own style and absolutely unique appearance, e.g. you could wear different types of luxury watches, a hat, combine unusual colors, wear clothes with comic strips printed on them or combine the latest fashion with second hand clothing and the like.

The crucial thing: Do you like it or not?

Remember that there is basically just one important rule you have to keep in mind: Whatever you wear, wear it with confidence! Of course this applies only to clothes you like and feel comfortable in. Don’t wear clothes you don’t like, regardless of whether they are en vogue or created by your otherwise favorite designer. Clothes are meant to please you and if this isn’t the case, there is no point in wearing them. But if you wear them, confidence is a necessity. So, this made clear, let’s move on.

Jewellery and accessories can make a difference

A good idea to make one’s own look absolutely distinct is to combine the various garments with different kinds of accessories and jewellery. Bracelets, rings, necklaces, sunglasses, watches, scarves and hats can all give your outfit that extra touch. Furthermore, some of them not only serve an aesthetic purpose, for example the beauty of a Rolex Milgauss, but do also have a practical use. Sunglasses and hats shade head and eyes, while watches enable you to see what time it is at a glance. The combination of various items can definitely enhance your looks and make your outfit a real eye catcher!

GLASSES OF THE WEEK: AM EYEWEAR MERRIDY


This week’s pair is from Aussie brand AM Eyewear, the Merridy is a fave of mine; available in both the sunnies and the opticals. If you like a statement frame but don’t like to go too big, this is the frame for you – available in Black, Old School Tortoise, and Tweed from Eye Respect.