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Denim Textured Nail Art with Stamping and Matte Top CoatThere's something irresistibly casual about jeans-and-a-tee style, and translating that worn-in comfort into manicure form has become a quiet obsession across…
China Glaze Frostbite: an icy blue shimmer packed with silver glitterThere's something quietly thrilling about pulling a long-time lemming out of the stash, and China Glaze Frostbite sat near the top of mine for a couple of…
Polka dot nail designs: black and white with a bold colour accentPolka dots have been decorating nails since long before gel formulas and LED lamps entered the chat. From Minnie Mouse's iconic gloves to the mod prints of the…
Soft Hands, Happy Cuticles: Hand Creams Worth the SqueezeEvery nail polish lover eventually realises that the secret to a flawless manicure isn't just the lacquer. The skin around the nail matters just as much, and…
How to create a glitter gradient with a sponge and loose glitterFor anyone who has stared at a jar of micro-glitter for too long wondering how to wear it without flaking it off the desk by lunchtime, a gradient is the…
Emily de Molly Unleashed vs OPI Dulce de Leche: Swatch ComparisonTwo caramel-toned cremes, one from a beloved Australian indie brand and one from a global mainstream giant, have been sitting on my desk for months begging to…
Femme Fatale The Fates: A Copper Multichrome ReviewFemme Fatale The Fates is the kind of polish that rewards a proper swatch session. In the bottle, it looks like a warm copper shimmer with a mysterious,…
Saran Wrap Nail Art for a Marbleized EffectThe saran wrap nail technique has earned a loyal following in the polish community for one simple reason: it produces gorgeous marbleized, veined patterns…
Fan Brush Nail Art: A Soft Feathery Finish for Your ManicureA fan brush is one of those quietly useful tools that sits in the back of a craft drawer, picked up at Spotlight for a couple of dollars, and then forgotten…
China Glaze I'm Not Lion and Its Golden Yellow FoilYellow polish has always been a quiet test of patience in Australian nail collections. Readers of the blog know that even the most promising sunshine shades…