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About The Cat's Claws

The Cat's Claws is a personal nail polish blog by Kitt McFarlane, a nail polish enthusiast based in Australia. It ran from 2011 through early 2016, sharing manicures, swatches, and nail art with a warm and enthusiastic voice.

The blog covers indie and mainstream nail polish brands — from Australian makers like Femme Fatale and Emily de Molly to international names like OPI, China Glaze, and Deborah Lippmann. Posts feature stamping, glitter placement, and creative layering techniques, often using MoYou London plates and Seche Vite top coat.

Kitt connected with readers through Google+ and a Facebook page, and the blog participated in community events including Blog Fest 2013.

What You'll Find Here

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Polish Swatches & Reviews

Detailed swatches and honest reviews of indie and mainstream polishes, from holographic Femme Fatale shades to classic OPI collections.

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Stamping & Nail Art

Step-by-step stamping designs using MoYou London plates, squishy stampers, and metallic polishes — from roses to geometric patterns.

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A Bit More

Kitt McFarlane started The Cat's Claws in 2011 as a creative outlet for her love of nail polish. Over the years, the blog grew into a friendly corner of the nail art community, with posts spanning:

  • Swatches from brands like OPI, China Glaze, Essence, Covergirl, Layla, Emily de Molly, Max Factor, Deborah Lippmann, and Chi Chi.
  • Stamping tutorials featuring MoYou London Pro Collection plates (XL 07, XL 11, XL 14) and Kleancolor metallic polishes.
  • Creative techniques like freehand glitter placement, sponging, and saran wrap dabbing.
  • Seasonal manicures for occasions like Australia Day and St Patrick's Day.

The most active years were 2012, 2013, and 2014, with the final posts appearing in early 2016. While the blog is no longer updated, its archive remains a resource for nail polish inspiration.